Leeds Banter Archive July 31 2014

31 Jul 2014 22:52:41
I think everyone will agree that lees had a poor season but I think its a mistake letting him go would have been decent backup for us most of our defensive issues last season were simply down poor discipline and massive space between back four and midfield if rumours of him going on a free are true find it strange as with a proper coach he would have been fine can only see high wages as the issue how and ever got to move on cellino and salerno i'm sure have something planned feeling optimistic we can have a decent season don't think we will get playoffs or anything but think 8-14 be good as so many italian league players adapting and think the season after this will be our time to shine

I seem to remember Warnock having a go at him in public after a poor display, he has never recovered, poor management from Warnock though Lees needs to man up. Good luck to him.

I agree stickey poor mangement on warnocks part lees is a bit of a strange one he has all the tools to be a top centre half except the mental side of things when a mistake was made by him last year you could see his confidence dropping until eventually it was non existant think a good sports psycologist could turn lees into a top top player bit disappointed he has been allowed to leave but good luck to him just hope we get a decent replacement

31 Jul 2014 20:23:45
Mass brawl at northern Ireland's match last night. Just looked at the clip where our boy McDaid got sent off along with three Mehicans. The player who took a running kick to the Ireland lad on the floor should be banned for life. disgraceful!

MM

Yeah just watched it myself, couple of disgraceful mexicans with cheap shots. They want lengthy bans.

Agree Mick. That lad isn't a football player, he is a thug, no place for it in the modern game. Kick him out.

31 Jul 2014 15:36:47
Watched young Dawson play at Glenavon last night. I reckon that young man is one for the future. Ran his socks off and attacked for 90mins - rewarded with 3 goals. Worth a go this season. Also nice to see Healy play again, was well received by all in Mournview Park. ahh the memories of 2005 and England!

The new Italian RB looked assured, but nothing exceptional?

31 Jul 2014 15:07:21
Looks like Nile Ranger will be signing for leeds on Friday!

31 Jul 2014 18:45:32
Great stuff I can barely contain myself another freebie only this one has got the biggest attitude imaginable . Is it just me that's getting fed up of false promises I mean Nile Ranger for heavens sake!

31 Jul 2014 21:54:15
Perhaps MC should nip to Strangeways and sign up Ravel Morrisson, and what's Marlon King up to these days!!

31 Jul 2014 10:58:53
All the best Tom Lees. Hope all goes well for you. Sad to see you go.

It is a shame that Timid Tom has left as he had all the attributes to be a top centre back however along with the physical you also need mental attributes to realise that potential. Lees had an inability to concentrate for a full 90 minutes and when he made a mistake you could see the little confidence he had drain from him. It has been noted in other posts that Sheff Wed identify a player, make an offer, agree terms and sign a player in a matter of days whilst we continue to pass about. Granted our targets are overseas however technology has advanced from the pigeon post so I don't except that as a reason for not sorting paperwork

He never seemed the same to me after that violent u21 game he was involved in.I was hoping that would be the making of him after what happened

If a player is on £5k a week and its a straight sale then the paper work can be done without delay in a matter of hours. However if a player is on more money and it includes bonuses, injury clauses, possible buy out clauses after the loan spell expires or any other amount of pre-contract agreements then this will take CONSIDERABLY longer.

Where can I find this advanced communication technology? I'm fed up with my pigeons letting me down.

Days maybe Andy but not weeks

If you are correct Andy, the Viviani contract is going to be longer that War and Peace. I could have read it, and probably written it, while we've been waiting!

31 Jul 2014 14:57:38
Good point and m. You are right. He is best moved on. Cellino doesn't mess about.

Should have Harry Rednapp in charge of closing signings he manages to sign three players in the last hour of a transfer widow whilst Leeds take 3 weeks to complete a loan signing. Being based in Italy should delay a transfer for a matter of hours not weeks.

Notts
The players we are rumoured to be signing are rumours, hence that's why they are NOT at leeds now. Weve even been linked with players that are out of our league!
DONT believe everything you read ;)

Sorry Andy think you are missing the point, I was referring to the Viviani loan deal. I assume this is not made up?

Ahhh
Right Notts you NEVER mentioned a name and as we have been linked with EVERY Tom, dick n harry I take everyone with a pinch of salt a lately.
As for Viviani i'm sure MC wants the lad but has the BEST INTERESTS of the club at heart and he's trying to strike the right deal.
(Something we are not use to at ER)