Leeds Banter Archive May 09 2016

 

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09 May 2016 21:19:33
Apparently the 'League' are now going to investigate the 'Pie Tax' than Cellino introduced, seems they never got a big enough slice of it themselves.

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09 May 2016 23:37:23
Well maybe they will tuck into humble pie!

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10 May 2016 10:51:19
load of rubbish all pie in the sky.

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09 May 2016 21:26:51
MC cleared, could this be the turning point in our fortunes.
Would not change Evans for Sheridan don't see any great improvement in that .
MC really needs to step up to the plate now or he is just wasting his time .
Its the colour of his money and how much he is going to invest that is the big question!

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09 May 2016 21:10:32
We all know that history repeats itself so I say get Pearson because last time Pearson managed a club starting with 'L', he got promotion and then was eventually replaced by an Italian connection who won the PL. We only missed out on the PL by a few letters of the alphabet as Leeds and Leicester, alphabetically, are extremely close. We may not get 5000-1 anymore but it will be easy money!

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09 May 2016 20:00:55
Sheikh Mansour has given outgoing manager Manuel Pellegrini an original Lowry painting as a parting gift, wonder if Cellino will get Big Steve a Greggs Steak Bake?

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10 May 2016 00:11:11
He should have got bamba and pepe two proper centre halfs

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09 May 2016 19:44:05
Poyet signs 2 year deal at Real Betis so that's one off the list.

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09 May 2016 21:20:15
Er, does that mean there is a False Betis somewhere?

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10 May 2016 17:02:48
Very witty leeds.

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09 May 2016 18:31:37
Ha ha Cellino cleared of Range Rover tax evasion stick that where the sun don't shine FL.

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09 May 2016 20:04:44
Hopefully this will seal some investment from MC in the summer. How about David McNally as footballing director for a start.

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09 May 2016 20:47:43
He may be cleared of tax evasion but the FL have CCTV footage of him jaywalking, and as we all know, that's illegal and will kop a suspension, fine and possible points deduction.

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09 May 2016 21:06:39
Shaun is not going to be a happy bunny.

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09 May 2016 21:17:13
Best piece of news in a long time, Sean Harvey eat you heart out.

, what are you going to do next, investigate the pie tax and wonder why HMRC never got a slice (of the pie) . lol?

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09 May 2016 21:53:38
Good old MC! In fairness I think he claimed the Italian system was 'different' and that this would happen. After all, we know he (and his sons) are "as pure as the white driven snow".

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09 May 2016 17:47:49
CELLINO ACQUITTED the football league can go to French Connection UK themselves.

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09 May 2016 18:12:20
what a shame I bet this will annoy some leeds fans and really upset them as well.

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09 May 2016 18:19:32
Agreed. If the FL allow him to remain as owner, maybe he'll be motivated to put his hand in his pocket this summer. I must admit, if I was him and people said "I know you might be banned soon, but whilst we're waiting to find out, can I have a few million quid", my response would probably be even more outspoken that him, and would end with "off"!

Oh well, at least the acquittal will be food for the MC haters/doubters to have another go at him, he he.

MOT

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09 May 2016 19:13:34
Yes bermo I'm annoyed. I wanted him convicted for 17 millenia.

I'm pleased he got off that charge. Maybe now he will no longer put himself in jeopardy and concentrate on the club.

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09 May 2016 19:38:02
You have to say this is good news for Leeds Utd whether you like MC or not as with the potential ban (well this one) out of the way as some of you have said he more likely to spend to back up his season ticket strategy.
Anyway at least this story is a fact so FL can't ban him on that one so they will have to bide their time again (sure something else will pop up with him) but hopefully he will have time to invest before the next attempted ban.

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09 May 2016 19:48:45
What made you think Bermondsey was talking about you George.

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09 May 2016 20:06:20
Wex
Is it a simple registry office do for you two or a big church wedding?

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09 May 2016 20:18:18
I'll need a best man George you available.

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09 May 2016 20:22:03
it is going to be a big lavish wedding with food drink dancing and merryment, I would invite you but no doubt you would only moan about everything.

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{Ed003's Note - ouch.}

09 May 2016 20:47:53
He said all this to Speedy, just be careful Wex.

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09 May 2016 21:24:46
This is getting bitchy lads. Keep it up!

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09 May 2016 21:55:48
Bermondsey told me speedy couldn't keep it up.

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09 May 2016 22:13:59
I actually believe that was George Wex and not ole man Speedo.

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09 May 2016 22:48:56
Wex please do not discuss our pillow talk on here and speedy I never said no such thing you will always be my first.

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09 May 2016 23:33:52
Knew it still hasn't made the break from Speedy and would go back to him if Speedy clicked his fingers.

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09 May 2016 23:50:00
Don't worry BW, I'm ignoring all these comments
As you well know BW, when you've had the best, forget the rest.

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10 May 2016 08:58:27
indeed speedy and it must be hard for you to forget me and I think you have taken this all very well as I keep threatning the wife, its all down hill after I leave.

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10 May 2016 11:13:04
mmmm
I actually meant it the other way round to be honest, but hey ho.

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10 May 2016 15:48:00
i know what you meant but thought I would twist your words this is part of the reason we grew apart.

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09 May 2016 17:17:21
I'm getting worried now
Sheridan?
Zenga?
Canavaro?
Really, surely anyone with half a brain can see they are no better than what we have.
Perhaps a poyet or Pearson would be a step forward but if it's the others then it seems like change for change sake.
I think let big Steve have a go at finishing the job with a bit of funding to help him along the way.
A man that really wants the job and knows what's required (I think) .

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09 May 2016 18:05:53
Id have Bert. From Bert and Ernie Fame.

But without Ernie, what good would he be, we all know they are a double act.

Hmmmm, the predicament MC has. To stick with someone who has experience in the English game that has built something (how ever small) over the season or revert back to his own self and bring in another unproven European.

Unfortunately I think Stevos days are number. Let the MC roller coaster begin.

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09 May 2016 18:14:55
agree with oringinal post 100% apart from sheridan from what I hear he has some pedigree and experience and is leeds and knows leeds, I think he would be a step up (maybe a small step up) from SE, not sure about zenga although he has won stuff it has been in lesser leagues and cannavro is impossible to tell, he could be useless he could be the next zidane?

pearson poyet for me and the more I think about it the more I lean towards the fat man going. still only slightly though.

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09 May 2016 20:55:18
DS, disagree. It's got to be Zippy from Rainbow fame. At least we can pull the zip if he doesn't stop talking tripe.

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09 May 2016 21:30:56
Trev mate what's wrong with Sheridan?
Done well at every club he's been at. Won promotion and a cup. Kept Oldham up this year after he took over halfway through the season when they looked utterly effed. Almost instantly they stopped leaking goals and played proper football so my Latics mate tells me. Leeds legend he is. What's not to like?

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09 May 2016 22:50:25
Agree cork I'd be happy with Sheridan and that has nothing to do with loyalty as a player as he was before my time this is based on what his done as manager.

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09 May 2016 23:19:03
He's done nothing as a manager. League 1 and 2. A step backwards from Evans. Cellino would have to have Completley lost the plot to even think about this. Won't happen.

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10 May 2016 08:43:17
Evans came from the lower leagues.

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09 May 2016 15:19:10
Why does everyone assume Evans is gone. When you think about it all that's been said about situation is coming from journalists nothing from cellino or Leeds United. Nothing from Evans bar comments made when he was feeling a bit emotional even then he said nothing to confirm he is gone. I don't feel we need to rush an impulsive Italian into a rush decision. At the same time I would like to hear sooner rather than later but a week or two is not going to kill me as long as the right decision is made I will be happy.

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09 May 2016 16:24:48
Wex
The need for a rapid decision is based on following
1. Need for stability. Uncertainty undermines that.
2. Politeness to Evans who deserves better, at least an answer.
3. Pre-season planning. Under your system of waiting til June 30th before springing into action it could be too late to organize. Try win anything in the season without a pre-season.

Clear now?

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09 May 2016 16:52:58
George we still don't need a decision today next couple of weeks won't do any harm there will be managers changing throughout the summer. like I said the right decision is more important than a quick decision.

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09 May 2016 16:55:33
Regarding politeness to Evans. Evans is a big boy and he understood the terms of his contract and the date it ends he didn't sign till last game and it's right Cellino take his time and hopefully get it right.

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09 May 2016 17:08:49
Cellino has called a board meeting 18 May, so we'll find out then. So we'll only be a couple of weeks behind every other club. Good to see Cellino is taking this seriously and is coming to a quick solution.

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09 May 2016 17:49:17
George I never suggested end of June I said a couple of weeks.

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09 May 2016 21:11:48
Well said Georgy boy. Bang on.

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09 May 2016 22:15:35
Corky is the right decision not more important than a quick decision.

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09 May 2016 23:29:40
Are you saying that Cellino doesn't know if he wants a new man in charge or who that might be? Is it going to take him until the board meeting to find if he's going to keep Evans? If he decides he goes, do we then search around for a new coach? When we get one does the new coach decide where we go pre-season? Or are you saying Cellino doesn't know his own mind?

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09 May 2016 23:49:32
Yes Wex. But Cellino, I believe, has known for some time he is going to change manager. So surely in the best interest of LUFC getting the change done asap is the way forward.
We should have player targets in mind already, not wait until June to identify these players as we will probably have missed the boat by then. Its not often I agree with Georgy Boy, but on this occasion I believe he's bang on. Even
a broken clock is right twice a day. Hey George? Only jesting?

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09 May 2016 15:13:56
Basically a good post Oxy but it all hinges on one appointment, the manager. Get that right and maybe we can dream. Espescially if he sorts the defence or just buys a bus?

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09 May 2016 15:59:27
Agree Leo that is the key, and giving him the funds to strengthen with his picks, not MC's - think if Evans had that support he might just crack it for us. let's just hope it is not a journeyman manager but someone with a proven track record as it is undoubtedly a BIG job at LUFC.

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09 May 2016 13:39:21
Walter Zenga could be Leeds messiah I'm not saying he is but could be how will we ever know because he will be called a fool before he even gets off the plane. Slammed even if he wins or loses his first few games probably have his family threatened his car burnt out and we wonder why we can't get anywhere. All I'm saying is whoever we get can we give them a chance. I never heard of Karanka before either.

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09 May 2016 16:27:33
That case you know little about footie wex. Karanka fairly well known defender in his playing days. Once played a few seasons for an unknown minnow called Real Madrid.

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09 May 2016 16:57:50
Zenga played with great teams as well and I'll remind those who might not remember Don Revie never managed a game before Leeds United.

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09 May 2016 16:58:34
I meant never heard of karanka as a manager.

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09 May 2016 18:17:39
trust george to jump on your back we all knew what you meant wex (I got your back hun) zenga is far bigger and better player than karaka who played in two world cups but like karakna we knew little about him AS A MANAGER. good point about don who would hire him now for leeds as a new manager.

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09 May 2016 18:41:05
Maybe I hit a nerve with George about being on his back before he got off the plane.

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09 May 2016 19:11:45
So I suppose when Di Matteo became a manager the first thing everyone said after a 15 year playing career was who has heard of this bloke?

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09 May 2016 19:22:49
Your point George?

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09 May 2016 19:31:15
My point is your footballing knowledge is not up to par.

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09 May 2016 19:51:45
I shall explain it for you again George I meant not a lot of people would have heard much of karanka as a manager seeing as his only other role was as an assistant manager.

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09 May 2016 20:37:17
george the last post and this thread is a little insulting don't you think? also you seem to of missed the point which either makes you dumb, narrow minded or just ignoring facts for the sake of it (which is a mix of the first two)

this post was about knowing knowing zenga as a player, clearly everyone knows him as a player, wex said no one knew (or at least wex didnt) know of kranaka before he joined borough, at which point you jumped on him as he was a bit part player for real for five minutes.

we all knew and made it clear it was as a manager not a player yet you ignore this twice to question his knowledge. why did you not understand the point and post, was it too hard for you to follow or do you just like picking on my dearly beloved?

I want to make this clear no one picks on my loved ones (incldes ex's so speedy is also off limits)

george either be nice, or understand the points made or at the very least have some kind of valid point please

wex and you wanted to invte him to the wedding as an evening guest.

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09 May 2016 21:58:33
But Bermondsey we need someone to throw out later in the night.

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09 May 2016 22:00:09
George is not dumb BW, at least I don't think so.
Answer this question George and be done with them all.

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09 May 2016 22:19:55
Corky my first post was just based on giving whoever comes in a chance by stating not many would have recognized karanka as a known manager.

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09 May 2016 22:53:07
True I might set him up with my real wife that will teach him, cork geoge will never answer this, look over old posts whenever he gets found out, he goes quiet and starts on different thread, bit like my wife in fact.

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10 May 2016 08:46:52
Hahaha. Very true Bermo.

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09 May 2016 13:03:56
Walter Zenga the bookies' favourite to get the job. A man who has never held a managerial position for more than 1 season other than with a Saudi Arabian team. I don't want to ruin the party before it's started for next season. But I'm hardly brimming with confidence.

At least Evans knows the league, knows the players, clearly loves the club and has shown his worth; not only in getting us sorted and playing better football, but didn't walk out, despite working under the frenzied conditions posed by a mentally unhinged man!

Evans needs to be offered the job.

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09 May 2016 12:41:34
Sheridan in the betting now fav. Not sure, has not done much, maybe not had right teams. Zenga although has gone through a lot of clubs has managed two clubs who won their domestic leagues but unproven again in higher leagues. With cellino its usually some one completely different anyway.

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09 May 2016 16:28:24
Cork shall be pleased to hear of Shez.

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09 May 2016 21:18:22
He is extremely pleased George. But unfortunately I can't see it happening. i'm a bookie myself and understand the way firms price up markets. A few 25 plus bets on a particular could make a geezer tumble from 25/ 1 to 2/ 1 fav. But you never know?

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09 May 2016 12:39:16
Really lads take a chill pill. The season is not finished 48 hours we have a manager wether we keep him our not I think some of us want to know who is going to manage us and what players we are going to sign today . As our Italian owner will say Rome wasn't built in a day. Ireland ran without a government for 71 days up till last week I'm sure Leeds can survive a couple of weeks.

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09 May 2016 16:29:29
Wex
Did Ireland then get promoted to the PL?

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09 May 2016 17:00:06
George I'm sorry I keep forgetting your legal, financial, political background.

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09 May 2016 12:14:27
If we are to apoint an italian has been goalie, I will not renew my season ticket. I will wait to see if Evans or another suitable manager is apointed. I won't spend my money before I see some progress in staff and players.

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09 May 2016 12:35:53
Shezza is now 6/ 4 favourite. I really hope he gets the nod over Zenga.

Great player for us which I know doesn't always make a good manager but I'd love to see him back at ER.

MM.

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09 May 2016 21:20:44
Well said Michael. Bring back the best midfielder we had after Bremner and Giles.

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09 May 2016 11:32:06
Another 2 weeks before a board ( there's a misnomer) to describe a meeting and decision taken by one man and rubber stamped by his family, which could be held around a Miami swimming pool. UNLESS, the decision is to sell up and walk away (sorry started to dream) .
I know we are not in the "Mousetrap" class but in the Farce category we must be one of the longest running, with plots far more ludicrous and unbelievable as any that have been seen in Whitehall (thats the theatre, not the Govt Dept. Altho I don't know really? )
To paraphrase Richard 3 "Stability, Stability, my kingdom for Stability".

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09 May 2016 12:30:09
Lets get Sven back from China and it could be

A Norse, a Norse, my kingdom for a Norse.

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09 May 2016 11:06:40
Looking at the betting lists for new manager. It seems that most can be discounted
Because they are managers.
Because they are British.
Some even because they are strong characters. By that I mean the ability to make their own decisions and speak up when they want to.
I think the decision will be guided by "I want a coach" "I cannot work with a British manager" and "he talks too much" which unfortunately gives us the potential for a bland yes man.
Whoever he is he must certainly have the "flexibility" to accept (gentle) advice on the small matters of, well, everything really.
Not that anyones interested but of the names being bandied about bandied the stand out for me (and many fans) must be Gus Poyet. though I wouldn't say no to Mr Pearson but can't see him and Cellino in the same room for longer than 2 seconds before a fight breaks out.

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09 May 2016 12:27:59
Cellino has a 60% ratio of hiring British managers in his time at Leeds. I'm just stating facts.

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09 May 2016 11:54:04
You don't want to mess with Nigel P, looks like a bloke who can look after himself.

Leodis mate will be loads of stories now about everything about us, 90% will be negative you can be sure so no-one knows what is going to happen apart from mad MC but I'm going to think positive until proven otherwise.

for example I saw in one redtop MC "had said" he will go with a British coach and mainly British signings in the summer" (suntwitter I think it was) so really every one has a tale but mainly just guesswork, I still read most of the articles mind ha ha but won't bring me down until something actually bad happens.

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09 May 2016 12:42:20
so just over half. but also it can be said Leeds best managers in his tenure have been British.

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09 May 2016 12:44:57
and a 90% ratio of hiring managers (expecption being Hock) amazing I wonder why press print negitive stuff when even our own fans ignore facts.

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09 May 2016 11:01:29
I cannot believe that the club is letting the players go on their holidays without sorting out their training programmes while they are away. They could all come back looking like Billy's Bunter for those who don't no him he was the one that ate all the pies. I am also under the impression that they have not been told when to return to training. Who's responsible for this shambolic organisation dare I say Cellino without getting my head chopped off. It's not good enough, once again it shows us in a bad light to the footballing world and must be very unsettling for the players especially the younger ones. Come on Leeds get your act together.

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09 May 2016 12:46:13
how do you know this, read it in the press. must be true then. also you are wrong if billy bunter ate all the pies please explain steve evans :)

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09 May 2016 15:10:40
Bamba stated that the players had been given no information. They will be informed by text in the future.

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09 May 2016 10:50:31
Ok I may get shot down for this post but here goes.

I Think that when MC took over he thought what he was buying was sound and it wasn't. I also think that he thought he could get us up with second tier Italian players and he couldn't. I now think he has learned what it really means to be in the Championship and how hard it is to get out and he has pretty much sorted things out financially.

I believe that he understands that if we do not go up next season we are stuck here for a long time because of the increased money for those coming down, there will be six or eight yoyo clubs and that will be it.

Therefore, I think he is really going to give it a go next season and the season ticket offer is the first move to show his intent. Whether Evans stays or goes I really hope he is serious as we d have the beginnings of a team that can challenge for promotion. I may be proved wrong but I think he will buy some quality players in the summer, the biggest thing is appointing the right coach/ manager and I hope he takes advice and doesn't just make a decision himself.

I have been supporting Leeds for over 50 years, good times and bad and have a sneaky feeling better times are just round the corner.

Could just be a looking forward already to next season with rose coloured specs, but I have a feeling and will be in the bookies putting a pony on promotion.

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09 May 2016 12:47:58
think it is a good post, not sure about going up but expect an improvment. Mc has spent his time here clearing up mess left (and adding to it slightly himself) now I expect on field matters to improve maybe a playoff shout next year

anyone who shoots you down for being pro leeds and positive needs shooting themslves.

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09 May 2016 05:50:26
My new avatar is for you Bermo (and Wex) . Mustn't exclude your other half.

It's time to play the music
It's time to light the lights

This should be our new siggy tune to replace MOT. More fitting.

If only I could get my hands on Cellino.

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09 May 2016 08:26:49
The only muppets are Cellino and his son.

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09 May 2016 10:18:23
this really made my laugh and brighten up my morning, my wife is aware of mine and wex's young love and to be honest after the way I was disregarded by speedy she is just pleased I have found someone.

it's time to sell beluchi, it time woods started to score,
it's time for MC to spend because we're fed up of being poor,
it's time to get a sponser, it's time silvestri learnt to catch
it's time mc and his sons stopped being such an a"s

Why do we always come here
I guess we'll never know
It's like a kind of torture
when we kick off at Elland Rd

But now let's stop your moaning
are things really that bad
at least we ain't in league 1 so stop being sad

we're better than under warnock,
we're better than under bates
ok we still got GFH and there a bunch of """"s

so let's all cheer the boys out
lets try and raise a smile
cos things have been worse than this by a country mile

so things have been better and things they have been worse
so will you two stop moaning because it is sounding like a curse
so for one season will you please be happy
maybe like me and wex try and find love
or try changing to team that finsish above (US)

cos if not you have to get use to
taking good with the bad
cos being constatly miserbale is driving me mad
this is being a true supporter
who'd have it any other way
i'd rather support a average leeds team than any other team every day
On the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, leedsentational
This is what we call being a leeds fan.

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09 May 2016 12:17:20
George
Definitely a big improvement!

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09 May 2016 13:15:03
Hate to say it BW (just a warning Wex) but think you are on the rebound from Speedy.

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09 May 2016 15:08:07
I know Bermondsey doesn't do commitment and one look from speedy and he'd be running back.

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09 May 2016 16:01:28
dont do commitment I have been with my mrs nealr ten years and we have been married for one year next week, out of them ten years at least two have been happy and I have only played away from home a few times (yes mainly with speedy)

on the other hand I have been committed to leeds for best part of 30 years dispite it being a long distance relationship and mainly rocky so if I can stick with them I can stick with anyone.

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