Leeds Rumours Archive July 02 2013
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02 Jul 2013 23:19:14
Daily Reflection reporting that Crystal Palace are to bid £2.5 million for Byram. (Apparently Warnock has told them about him in gross detail. )
Doubt he'd go to them, but they'd have to stump up nearly double what they are paying for Gayle in my opinion, as he has far more potential and we have no need to sell (hopefully)
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I doubt we would let him go for that, I am pretty confident he won't leave like all of our previous stars as by the looks of things we don't need to sell and he seems to want to stay for another season at least to see if we do get back to the Prem.
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Can't see that we really need to be selling Byram if the rumours of investment cash are true. Can't see that Byram wants to go. The lad seems quite happy.
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Daily Fail also reporting with a £3m figure.
If Palace believe Zaha is worth £15m & Dwight Gayle £6m then either of the figures quoted for Byram are laughable.
Byram has no desire to leave Leeds but IF he were to leave it would be a more established Premier League team to further his career.
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I wouldn't sell for less than £12mil. if zaha commanded £15mil then byram is in the same ball park as he too is a future england international
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Wilfried Zaha is already an England International
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LOL zaha is much better than sam byram. {Ed013's Note - Different types of player!}
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I do agree that byram is worth loads more than 3mil but never 12 attacking players do seem more valuable than defenders
wud hope for near 8 mil and to keep him on loan for next season
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Zaha was in Byrams back pocket for 2 games last season!
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If, as many of us suspect, Byram is shifted into a more attacking role as a wing or wingback, you can expect his value to soar, next season.
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Would not at all be surprised if warnock as been telling palace to go in for him, thankfully that clown is no longer our manager.
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Zaha has been around for more seasons in and around the palace first team. He only has one england cap (not exactly an integral member of the squad). Byram was called up to the u20 World Cup and if he has a decent season again I could see him getting a full call up in a friendly soon
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Zaha is a great player, byram is work in progress
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02 Jul 2013 23:12:10
Apparently palace making a 2.5 mil bid for byram. Not a bad bid but wouldn't let him go for less than 5 tbh. Young, very talented and a fairly new contract. I know he could fund signings but I would really like to see him stay to show we can build for the future and do have the financial power. But to be honest if a bid around 7 mil come in, I think we'll have to accept. Cumon McDermott don't let us loose this star as easy as we lost the others.
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03 Jul 2013 09:13:27
2.5 million is not a bad bid? YOU must be joking, he's worth at least 8 million.
Nige
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02 Jul 2013 23:00:14
seen Mark Albrighton's name been thrown around.
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02 Jul 2013 22:43:35
Mark albrighton on year long loan with option to become permanent. {Ed013's Note - Very nice if it happens, I get the feeling Brian has a lot more respect in the football World and can tempt better players to Elland Road than other Managers!}
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02 Jul 2013 22:39:38
Apparently Liverpool hoping to send stirling on loan to a championship club. Got info from spouse mate. Would love him to come to Leeds as we need a winger.
Liverbird
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Is that meant to say spouse or scouse
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02 Jul 2013 22:38:00
Heard an interesting one tonight - a tricky winger, yes. But not one that has been mentioned before-
Marcus Albrighton from villa - season long loan with a view to a perm deal!
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Was mentioned about a month ago on here
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02 Jul 2013 19:29:49
Expect Hunt and Wabara to join in the coming days, Mackay-Steven and Mills to complete a deal in the coming weeks, not sure if Mills will be permanent or loan.
Looking good for next season IMO
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Hunt wabara and mackay Stevens probably all them. 3 pertinent an matt mils season long loan
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Can see Wabara coming in.
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02 Jul 2013 18:31:25
Paddy Kenny to be loaned back to the Blades on a percentage of wages, so McDermott can bring in one of Federici or McCarthy.
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Can, t see kenny dropping down to league 1 to be honest, if he were to go it, d be to another championship club, or a lower ranked premier league club needing a back up keeper.
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Lets hope Warnock becomes the new Leicester manger, he'll bugger off there then!
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Heard that rumour twice this evening!
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Hey Flipperlincs, any relation to the Belgian lady who just qualified for the semis at Wimbledon- Kirsten Flipkens?
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03 Jul 2013 01:45:46
I'd suspect Leeds would be in for Ross Turnbull (out of contract at Chelsea) rather than looking at the Reading pair. McCarthy would be perfect but his profile has gone sky high and out of our reach.
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LOL no chance with alex mac
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Ross Turnbull would be a great shout. He'll be champing at the bit to be number one.
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02 Jul 2013 18:19:26
Noel and Stephen Hunt both set to sign?
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Think it, l just be noel, few years ago i'd have been happy with stephen hunt coming here, but not now.
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02 Jul 2013 20:56:29
Are we only interested in players that are good rhyming slang?
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Noel hunt and stephen deals both agreed. maybe upson also after pearce chose to stay at reading.
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At least one isn't called Mike
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Or Isaac.
JP
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02 Jul 2013 18:03:59
Beckford has had a medical but contract still not signed. McDermott has just put in a very late counter offer. Hope we can get Beckford back - proven goalscorer - his goals at ER badly missed. Come on McDermott, make Beckford your third signing.
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Lol, jesus, get over him! not the becks we had
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02 Jul 2013 18:50:58
Jermaine or agent - or couz etc - please stop dreaming - its over
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No he hasn't put a counter offer in. Get over it, let it go. He's the past. he's div 1. I for one would not be pleased to be taking backward steps now, after taking a few giant strides forward in the last couple of days. So, let's hear no more about Beckford.
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You seem 2 forget he was a proven goalscorer in league 1 and far from proven at this level, failed at leicester. would b a bad deal to get him I prefer noel hunt more as he's atleast scored better goals in higher clubs
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Its noel hunt, just the 1 hunt and no beckford, dare I say it FACT
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Worked on a building site with a few evertonians a while back, they said they had no time for him at all. lazy attitude and needed 6 chances to score 1.
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Signing for bolton.
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Id like to extend a warm welcome back to the Beckford rumour. PS by the way the alan smith rumour has announced its retirement from all lufc rumour sites to concentrate on 'going-into management-rumours'.
You heard it here first,. and last probably.
LLHB MOT
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02 Jul 2013 16:35:01
Not a rumour but according to YEP Hunt has signed for Leeds today (never saw that one coming lol)
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02 Jul 2013 16:19:38
leeds sign nole hunt today and a tricky winger at end of week
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Noel hunt is the striker and Gary Mackey Stevens is the tricky winger the price on the winger is believed to be 800,000 to 1 million sounds good mot ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Brian McDermott
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His brother
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How is Stephen hunt a tricky winger
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02 Jul 2013 15:52:02
Hunt is confirmed, waiting of press conference. Everyone knew anyway. Rumour that Mccormack has had a bid on him from blackpool aswell, hope he doesn't leave. Game plan: Smith knocks em' down and hunt or Mccormack bangs em' in! just a quick winger now hopefully, Gradel isn't going to happen so pipe down. #LUFC #MOT
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02 Jul 2013 17:30:47
Didn't we call that hoofball?
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Hunt is a lot better in the air than smith, one of his best assets!
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Hoping Hunt is NOT coming to Leeds - another Dinosaur and definitely not a goalscorer!
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Is this the same McCormack people started moaning about last season? One minute he isn't good enough, the next minute he should be worth 2.5 mil?? Gimee a break!
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I think you've got them mixed up there mate. Smith is 6'6" and Hunt is 5'7".
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How the heck is hunt better in the air than 6, 6 smith? lol he never scores headers and infact hardly scores atall. smith was playing 2 leagues below hunt and is far better and younger
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Just because smith is a lot taller than hunt doesn't guarantee he's good in the air, look at crouch a lot better with the ball at his feet. you will be surprised how good hunt is with his head.
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Hunt is amazing in the air. Who said smith is better? His goal scoring record is awful. Wish people knew what they were talking about before posting!
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I suppose shane long is s*** in the air? You don't have to be 6ft plus to be good in the air.
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McCormack isn't going anywhere, new captain
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Smith's ariel ability is his best asset. He's not great with the ball at his feet but he wins almost every header with some accuracy.
Hunt is being signed as an experienced squad player who can cover across the front as needed and bring on the youngsters. This is a sensible move. Wish folks would get some perspective.
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Even with Noel Hunt signed, we still need another striker now Morrison's gone.
Hunt, Smith, Poleon, McCormack. we're one short. A loan signing would do.
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LOL well here is a stat 4 you to prove smith is better in the air. in 3 years hunt has scored 3 headers, smith has scored 15 headers so obviously smith is better
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Tim Cahill a prime example of a smaller player that was class in the air!
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02 Jul 2013 15:43:02
Apparently Noel Hunt has just signed up! I bet know one got that predicted, lol
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02 Jul 2013 15:36:32
READING POST: Former Reading striker Noel Hunt should sign for Leeds United by the end of the week
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02 Jul 2013 15:16:05
Phil Hay has tweeted the following
Noel Hunt to #lufc has been agreed - done deal pending an official announcement.
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Phil hay is usually 2 months behind, so sounds about right, when we all knew 2 weeks ago
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02 Jul 2013 13:24:15
Blackpool make a 1 million bid for ross mcormack. bloody joke worth at least 2. 5 for sure
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02 Jul 2013 16:08:55
just hearing William buffet investing into club 3rd richest man. made his money investing like gfh
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It's Warren Buffet.
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They can make whatever bid they want, leeds wnt sell for that so who cares, unless its 3 mill atleast then its not worth it as he will score goals and he's proved 1 ok season dnt make him a bad player
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Doesnt matter what anyone bids, RM intends to stay at Leeds and BM intends to keep him
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No chance in hell would Warren Buffet invest in Leeds. Too small and investment, he's far beyond this level on his dealings
Where did this rumour come from?
Crmd
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Like Chelsea was too small for Abramovich?
Happy to see the super-rich investor rumours.
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He's 82 think he might just be enjoying the later stages of his life buying a football club is more than likely out of the equation!
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02 Jul 2013 13:10:32
Just in: Gary Mackay-Steven has been a long term target for Brian McDermott and there is indications the player could leave for less than £1 million.
Brian McDermott has had conversations over the phone with the players agent and will make a bid this week.
The bid is thought to be in the region of £800,000 plus add ons. Player is keen to move away from the SPL.
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Fingers crossed! would be a bargain for £800,000 though! personally would put a £1. 5-£2M price tage on him
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Fallen giant U putting ya reputation on the line as U usually come up trumps, hope ya rite mate mot
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Can tell this mackay stevens name will keep getting mentioned a bit like before with quinn and montgomery
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If we could get him for a million then if he proves himself in the epl if we go up then he will make big big profit on this guy even though I would never like to sell him
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02 Jul 2013 16:30:07
And the rest
very talented lad don, t think 2 m would get him but then I could be wrong would love to see him in the white shirt
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Hello. Forgot to mention Mills deal may be off due to player not wanting to come which sounds very odd.
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McDermott sold Mills whilst at Reading. There is no truth in the 'Mills to Leeds' saga.
One bloke we are trying to bring on loan is Marc Albrighton from Villa
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02 Jul 2013 12:15:38
Palace looking at Dwight Gayle for £6mill up front plus add-ons.
However much BMD likes him, I hope we're nonchalantly walking in another direction.
That'd pay for a whole new midfield. {Ed013's Note - To think Snoddy only went for 3 million}
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I know yeah edd but that's because our chairman was a money hungry so and so! and now talks of ross leaving for a million come off it! scotland international well sometimes lol but still got to be worth more than that surely shouldn't sell him anyways! {Ed013's Note - I really can't see how Gayle is worth 6 million either}
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Snoddy was in the last 6 months of his contract. He might have commanded £5-6m otherwise.
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Dwight gayle is worth every penny of that money as he's young hungry and scores for fun. he will double atleast in value next season u watch.
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02 Jul 2013 11:51:13
Since the signing of Luke Murphy Leeds have been linked with a number of players. Players we were previously linked with and players that we haven't been linked with before. So far I've seen;
Beckford
Gradel
Rowe
Mackay-Stevens
Forrester
Adomah
Mills
Hunt
Mackail-Smith
As I say these are just links and rumours that I've seen or heard. Not sure how many of these are true.
Would love Gradel back though! - JLM
MOT
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The same gradel who got sent of a few times in a short time? he's 2 good 4 us now anyway but for the money he will cost there are a lot better around. I tend to like players who can stay on the pitch for the whole game and not hotheads like him
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Beckford has signed for Bolton so can finally stop talking about him. Think if other signing this week is Noel Hunt then forget about any other strikers. Would definately take Mills and then a couple of wide players
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Beckford reported to be having a medical at Bolton today so unless BMcD puts in a late bit like he die with Murphy we can put that one to bed for another year
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I think now we've spent a million everyone assumes we're loaded and the silly season will now begin in earnest with posts linking us to players we are never going to buy. I expect to see some more incomings and outgoings but not for huge signings (hope I'm wrong though). With regard to Murphy, he is an investments and a very shrewd buy.
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I'd take Adomah in a flash, Mackail-Smith possibly. Sack the rest off, dead wood and wantaways I dare say.
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02 Jul 2013 03:56:59
Mark scwarzer has just been released from Fulham. now there's a keeper. don't know how much his wages would cost but would be bargain at free
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He's nearly 40, can you imagine the moaners having a field day if we signed him lol Great keeper though.
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Good younger keepers out there. Experience counts for a lot in goal, I concede but, Scwarzer really is playing past his use-by date
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A great keeper but he's over 40 now. We haven't had a settled keeper for some time now, Kasper, Lonergan, Kenny all 1 or 2 seasons. I want to get back to Martyn and Robbo, having a reliable keeper who will be there for a good 5 years minimum.
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Lol if we could get him on a free we would have 2 b crazy not to try and get him, 1 of there best gks in the prem last season
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I heard he was looking for £25k per week
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Leeds can't afford him simple
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He is going to roma, apparently
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Too old now, if kenny were to be replaced would hope leeds would go for a younger keeper, or give ashdown a go.
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02 Jul 2013 00:50:11
Leeds have bid of 1. 25 million turned down for Albert adomah of Bristol city according to 'club source' I am unable to reveal. Leeds mulling over reported 2 million fee requested.
Not sure if the lad is worth 2 million, although he ripped a few teams up last season, can't really think of a decent alternative, any suggestions anyone? Dannyleeds85 mot
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Hes worth max 1.3 mill and anything over is a rip of, good player but lacks goals
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Not worth 1.2m.
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Club source?
Captain Caveman's club?
If you're willing to make stuff up and give completely unrealistic valuations, why don't you invest in Leeds and stump up the cash yourself?
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If we were to pay 2m for anyone I would rather it be Mackay Steven, but saying that Adomah has done the business at Champ level, but Mackay Steven should be more than capable of bossing the champ
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02 Jul 2013 09:18:03
I think your putting 2+2 and getting 5!
He does not fit the McD mould of young and hungry? More likey bidders are Crystal Palace
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Its wigan who have tabled 2 bids for him, both rejected. mot
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Adomah not young and hungry? lmao there ain't many more hungry than him u tool
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Good player, would like to think we are intrested in him.
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My club source is from bristol not leeds trust me its true dannyleeds 85
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