Leeds Banter Archive June 09 2011

 

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09 Jun 2011 23:09:33
smith not signing.
cork not signing

no good signings thats why other clubs are starting and leeds as usual are not doing anything other than ken bates lying and offending people
same old lufc

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Stop talking rubbish leeds will sign some qaulity players even if smith doesnt sign

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Don't rise to him mate, this bloke talks the same bollocks every day.

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Its the 10th of June an ur goin on about players not signing. Get a grip

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I'd be inclined to agree about waiting except the same thing happened last year.

Early doors we got Kasper and it looked like there would be other good signings to follow, with the Chairman saying the lack of signings was just down to players being on holiday and that money was available - even though other clubs seemed to be making signings ok.

Two months or so later and we'd signed Billy 'one good division 3 season in my career' Paynter as a free transfer replacement for Premier league bound Beckford, and picked up all the dross that other clubs in the championship knew weren't good enough for their first teams: Connolly, Bruce, Bessone, Collins as other free transfers.

By January these players had been shown not to be good enough and we were desperately trying to get loan mercenaries in to replace them.

My heart says give it a few weeks and we'll see some quality signings coming in but my head says it'll be another frustrating summer where our transfer targets all go to seemingly more ambitious clubs like Sheff Utd, Watford, Coventry and Derby and we again pick up the leftover dross; while the Chairman replays the same old excuses and false promises as last year while he keeps the club down at his level.

I hope the heart wins this year.

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09 Jun 2011 22:41:47
Latest rumours are we have made an approach for the skilful George Boyd of Peterborough. Posh chairman Darragh Macanthony insists he will not sell his star players unless a large bid is made. However, with Craig Mackail-Smith set for a £3,000,000 move to the Premier league, Boyd is likely to hand in a transfer request as the sale of Craig shows a lack of ambition for the new Championship club
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Craig Mackail-Smith is available on a free contract up so thats not true

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09 Jun 2011 22:25:17
To all those people quoting the Bradley Johnson Twitter account... IT IS FAKE. I don't know how many people need to tell you that on here until you realise... IT IS FAKE!!!

Seriously, Paul Dews the Leeds United Press Officer has confirmed this on Twitter. Let it go, he's going to Norwich. {Ed003's Note - aahh,but what if Paul Dews twitter account is fake ??}

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Dews is in contact with many of the people involved with leeds, and Thom Kirwin chats to him regularly on twitter (all the leeds players follow him). Dews is not fake

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09 Jun 2011 22:20:04
Yes not a rumour, but . . .
Anyone know when the new kit will be available? Seems to be taking forever

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I was told a couple of weeks ago a new sponsor hadn't been agreed yet.

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We are going down the bara route and will be paying a charity to have their logo on our shirt. This will ensure Bates gets his well deserved knighthood but does mean there will not am a transfer kitty. Arise Sir Ken...

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09 Jun 2011 21:27:20
Millwall only want somma coz he destroyed them at elland road last season and they have sold there best player. Going down millwall. Somma going nowhere. Leeds leeds leeds

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09 Jun 2011 21:04:32
Come on then guys who will be captin next season howson or someone else. ??????

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Definitely Alan Smith if he comes or it will be Howson if he doesn't.

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09 Jun 2011 21:03:51
I'm a friend of Physio at Leeds, David Scrivener, he mentioned that Grayson isn't looking to replace Naylor with a new CB, and that he's going to trust that Andy O'Brien, Kisnorbo, Tom Lees and Paul Connolly (after lots of re-training, and focus on a new position) will surfice. The coaching staff and Grayson are happy that with Connolly's experience, pace, height and strength he will easily make the switch from RB to CB. They are confident that Monty Gimpel has what it takes to suceed at this level in a few months so he will also provide cover at CB. Grayson will be going back to Villa to enquire about Lichaj on a season long loan after impressing at the end of last season. And now one is overly concerned that Parker won't be fit enough by the begining of the season and therefore searches from a LB are being kept to a minimum. Aidy White to provide cover there. With the Turner twins encouraged to press those two, whether they can make the grade or not is out to the jury. And Howson is to start a programme on the weights which will see him bulk up in muscle with a view to him playing DM if we aren't lucking enough to find a suitable player. Nunez to be to forward going CM.
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Makes alot of sence but to be honest Grayson would not change one thing about howson and I don't think anyone else would.

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Get off FM 2011, fool.

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09 Jun 2011 21:00:32
I'm a friend of Physio at Leeds, David Scrivener, he mentioned that Grayson isn't looking to replace Naylor with a new CB, and that he's going to trust that Andy O'Brien, Kisnorbo, Tom Lees and Paul Connolly (after lots of re-training, and focus on a new position) will surfice. The coaching staff and Grayson are happy that with Connolly's experience, pace, height and strength he will easily make the switch from RB to CB. They are confident that Monty Gimpel has what it takes to suceed at this level in a few months so he will also provide cover at CB. Grayson will be going back to Villa to enquire about Lichaj on a season long loan after impressing at the end of last season. And now one is overly concerned that Parker won't be fit enough by the begining of the season and therefore searches from a LB are being kept to a minimum. Aidy White to provide cover there. With the Turner twins encouraged to press those two, whether they can make the grade or not is out to the jury. And Howson is to start a programme on the weights which will see him bulk up in muscle with a view to him playing DM if we aren't lucking enough to find a suitable player. Nunez to be to forward going CM.

Would be totally depressed if all this was true but strangely can't bring myself to click unbelievable such is my faith in KB

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Absolute utter tosh, try again.

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09 Jun 2011 20:26:40
asked about new kit in club shop yesterday and was told there is mo def date as its being held up due to sponsorship issues

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09 Jun 2011 20:20:56
Bradley Johnsons twitter account is fake!

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09 Jun 2011 17:55:56
Dennis wise coming back haha! What next tomas brolin opening a fitness shop outside elland road

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09 Jun 2011 16:39:24
Yes not a rumour, but . . .
Anyone know when the new kit will be available? Seems to be taking forever!

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09 Jun 2011 16:03:05
Can just imagine Alan smith and Lee bowyer returning and playing alongside howson. Then we will see who's faves for promotion

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Smith and/or Bowyer are NOT coming back. Let it go, they're yesterday's men.

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09 Jun 2011 15:49:21
Do we really think Smudge is coming back? I personally would rather look elsewhere for a CM. Having said that - we could/have done alot worse so he would do a job.

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09 Jun 2011 15:01:34
we should sign that marcos flores just checked out you tube. he looks a great player, come on ken don't waste time get him now before someone else doe's

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Youtube? anyone remember seb sorsa? or da costa? that's how wise used to scout players, and it hasn't worked in the past.

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Unfortunately there's no way he'd get a visa, very good player though

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09 Jun 2011 14:40:27
I live near thorpe arch, just seen robbie savage and jimmy bullard in the area? Why would tbey be round near thorpe arch???? Could be new signings??? Leeds leeds leeds!

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09 Jun 2011 14:17:42
STRIKERS
Alan Smith - Newcastle
Adam Le Fondre - Rotherham
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Alan Smith is a midfielder now and has been for a few years i doubt he will suddenly go back to being a striker

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WE DON'T NEED A STRIKER!!

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09 Jun 2011 13:30:43
09 Jun 2011 12:45:08
09 Jun 2011 08:59:10
Leeds looking to sign Sunderland's Boudewijn Zenden to add experience and quality to there midfield.The former PSV, Barcelona and Liverpool player is available on a free, much to the delight of KB.

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I hope your talking rubbish cause this guy is crap!! Plus he looks like girl trying to look like a man!!

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Are you actually joking mate? Zenden would be a great signing for leeds. Would add lots of experience to the side, be great cover to Gradel and Snodgrass, help younger players develop, known to be a very positive character in the dressing room, still very fit despite his age (played 26 prem games last season), will fight for his place in the team as he actually wants to play. Can't really fault him, would be a great addition to the squad.

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Yes i agree but can u not read mate he looks like a girl trying to be a man so we cant sign him

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09 Jun 2011 12:59:28
Personally i would like to see smithy back at leeds, he is just the sort of player that we need - someone to strengthen that midfield and provide cover for our very leaky defence! another good possible signing would be neil danns, who would need johnson and kilkenny then? MOT

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09 Jun 2011 12:47:30
news of a young english striker was caught havng dinner with KB around christmas time and was said to want to move this summer to a successful club. His name has not been confirmed yet but the chat with KB was very 'helpful' as he claimed and Kevin confirmed that he is interested in looking for a new forward to partner Becchio. Could he possibly be leed's key to championship football or automatic promotion? hopefully, KB wants to make a move and get in contact with him.
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Not sure who Kevin is but KEN Bates has stated on OS that we will NOT be signing any strikers as both he and SG are happy with the firepower we have (though hopefully they don't include Paynter in this as he has less 'firepower' than a spud gun!)

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09 Jun 2011 12:36:26
09 Jun 2011 11:52:50
news of a young english striker was caught havng dinner with KB around christmas time and was said to want to move this summer to a successful club. His name has not been confirmed yet but the chat with KB was very 'helpful' as he claimed and Kevin confirmed that he is interested in looking for a new forward to partner Becchio. Could he possibly be leed's key to championship football or automatic promotion? hopefully, KB wants to make a move and get in contact with him.------------------------------------------

'Kevin'? 'Leed'?

Hmm, how much faith can you have in a rumour from someone who doesn't know what the chairman's first name is and even what the club is called!

What absolute meaningless and vacuous bollocks, mate.

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09 Jun 2011 10:39:55
Ken Bates said in his interview yesterday that Leeds have already missed out on 2 transfer targets. Who have both joined premiership teams. One was Billy Jones, 24 year old centre back from Preston who joined West Brom over Leeds. I think the other one was Steve Morison who joined Norwich. I dont know why Grayson would have wanted another striker tho.

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09 Jun 2011 09:24:41
'Add Joe Jordan to that list. Oh and a large proportion of the best leeds team ever the 60's/70's team, we bought a whole lot of them from Scum, but still they remained loyal to leeds didn't they'

Eh? Apart from Johnny Giles who was struggling to get into scum's team as a winger - who else did we buy from them during the Revie era?

Answer - No-one....

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I agree apart from johnny giles we never got " SWEET.F.A" off scum until wee gordy seen the light!........but they had plenty off us...

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09 Jun 2011 01:27:48
08 Jun 2011 22:26:56
08 Jun 2011 18:28:42
Leeds United are rumoured to be preparing a £2million bid for Marcos Flores, currently of Adelaide United. Flores is an Argentinian winger, and has been playing in Australia for the last two years. Source: Various rumours pages all over the internet.

Reputedly a very good player but not sure KB would part with 2 Million for Lionel Messi, has he spent that much in total since he took over. Bear in mind he said today he would be interested in signing Alan Smith if he would sign for 5% of the wages he was on at Newcastle - source pretty well every sport site in UK

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Is an outstanding player, far too good for the A-League but don't there's anyway he could possibly get a work permit/Visa to sign for us.

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09 Jun 2011 00:50:10
bates has already said that no first team leeds player will be sold as we have told every club who is interested in snoddy to ''shove it where the sun doesn't shine'' it is on official leeds website.

but every player has a price

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09 Jun 2011 10:12:21
Darren Pratley says he will leave Swansea, so presumably he's coming down a division!!

Sky Sports

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09 Jun 2011 10:09:41
Johnson is currently undergoing a medical at Carrow Road (Norwich)

Source: SkySports.com Transfer Clockwatch 9:00am

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09 Jun 2011 09:24:41
'Add Joe Jordan to that list. Oh and a large proportion of the best leeds team ever the 60's/70's team, we bought a whole lot of them from Scum, but still they remained loyal to leeds didn't they'

Eh? Apart from Johnny Giles who was struggling to get into scum's team as a winger - who else did we buy from them during the Revie era?

Answer - No-one....

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09 Jun 2011 01:27:48
08 Jun 2011 22:26:56
08 Jun 2011 18:28:42
Leeds United are rumoured to be preparing a £2million bid for Marcos Flores, currently of Adelaide United. Flores is an Argentinian winger, and has been playing in Australia for the last two years. Source: Various rumours pages all over the internet.

Reputedly a very good player but not sure KB would part with 2 Million for Lionel Messi, has he spent that much in total since he took over. Bear in mind he said today he would be interested in signing Alan Smith if he would sign for 5% of the wages he was on at Newcastle - source pretty well every sport site in UK

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Is an outstanding player, far too good for the A-League but don't there's anyway he could possibly get a work permit/Visa to sign for us.

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09 Jun 2011 00:50:10
bates has already said that no first team leeds player will be sold as we have told every club who is interested in snoddy to ''shove it where the sun doesn't shine'' it is on official leeds website.

but every player has a price

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09 Jun 2011 10:39:57
bradley johnson having medical at norwhich today :(
smith looks certain to sign but no news on woodegate or others so far hope grayson knows what hes doing needs to hurry up

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09 Jun 2011 10:09:41
Johnson is currently undergoing a medical at Carrow Road (Norwich)

Source: SkySports.com Transfer Clockwatch 9:00am

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09 Jun 2011 09:24:41
'Add Joe Jordan to that list. Oh and a large proportion of the best leeds team ever the 60's/70's team, we bought a whole lot of them from Scum, but still they remained loyal to leeds didn't they'

Eh? Apart from Johnny Giles who was struggling to get into scum's team as a winger - who else did we buy from them during the Revie era?

Answer - No-one....

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09 Jun 2011 01:27:48
08 Jun 2011 22:26:56
08 Jun 2011 18:28:42
Leeds United are rumoured to be preparing a £2million bid for Marcos Flores, currently of Adelaide United. Flores is an Argentinian winger, and has been playing in Australia for the last two years. Source: Various rumours pages all over the internet.

Reputedly a very good player but not sure KB would part with 2 Million for Lionel Messi, has he spent that much in total since he took over. Bear in mind he said today he would be interested in signing Alan Smith if he would sign for 5% of the wages he was on at Newcastle - source pretty well every sport site in UK

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Is an outstanding player, far too good for the A-League but don't there's anyway he could possibly get a work permit/Visa to sign for us.

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09 Jun 2011 00:50:10
bates has already said that no first team leeds player will be sold as we have told every club who is interested in snoddy to ''shove it where the sun doesn't shine'' it is on official leeds website.

but every player has a price

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09 Jun 2011 00:48:30
Would love to see Alan Smith back at Leeds. Him and Howson, 2 born and bred Leeds lads bossing the midfield? Sounds a lot better than an Aussie and a greedy Cockney in midfield just there for the money eh? Smith is Leeds through and through and remember 2 things

1. He moved to further his England career ( albeit Man U )

2. He waivered a massive fee owed to him by Leeds which must have gone a long way into helping us avoid complete administration or liquidation.

I say get smithy back along with a couple of other quality free transfers and let's get back where we belong....... 4 Eva Leeds MOT

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Hear, hear! :) I fully recognise it is a big risk with the injuries but its been widely reported that Smithy would take a wage cut, it appeared cut and dried that hed come back in Jan til the injury. Really really hope it happens

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He WASN'T coming back to ER in Jan!!

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09 Jun 2011 00:00:42
08 Jun 2011 22:40:15
Bradley johnson chance to stay at leeds as he said on his twitter account he'll think about his decision and make his mind up in a couple of weeks
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The Johnson twitter account is fake!

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08 Jun 2011 23:08:19
Went to hair dressers and bumped into cristiano ronaldo said he is going to make his dream move to Leeds united for straight swap with Richard naylor

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Using a player who isnt even at leeds anymore, kind off killed your own joke mate

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I heard it was Bessone going the other way not Naylor

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Using a player who isnt even at leeds anymore, kind off killed your own joke mate

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Using a player who isnt even at leeds anymore, kind off killed your own joke mate

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08 Jun 2011 23:02:05
Bradley Johnson does not have a twitter account.

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