Leeds Rumours Archive May 09 2013

09 May 2013 22:04:08
Beckford was ment to be at Huddersfield today to sign a 3 year contract he dint turn up, he was actually in Bolton signing for them! Money talks now please no more beckford to Leeds links

09 May 2013 23:04:42
. Thanks for the update. I agree. No more Beckford talk. MOT!

Never wanted him back too greedy no loyalty

Must admit I can't think whe he hasn't played more games for Leicester this season, but he is obviously still scoring a few goals.

I don't particularly want him back, but good luck to him - he'll need it if he joins Bolton.

10 May 2013 08:19:07
How is he signing when transfer window not open? he might be negotiating, but can't sign.
About him not being loyal, he saw out his contract to see us over the line, when he could have gone in Jan.
You saw how much we meant to him when he came back, Leeds salutes to the Kop ect and he was in Headingley after the game drinking with us and said he would love to come back.
If Brian wants him because he thinks he's good enough then I would love him back, but not if its just as a crowd pleaser.
Maybe its just time to move on and bring in younger players and let Brian build a team in his own style. I and lots of my fellow Leeds mates trust his judgement. MOT

Yes you can sign out of the transfer window. All deals, contracts etc can be completed and submitted to the football league at any time. The window just means that the player does not move teams until the defined window opens.

He will be back at leeds trust me

Firstly, he hasn't actually signed yet, how many players have been reported in papers that we were close to signing that never materialised?

Secondly, if people want to believe he will come back, let them, after all football is all about opinions, if that's who they feel is needed then that is their opinion.

Thirdly, I'm undecided as to whether it would be a good idea him coming back or not. If he comes back and it backfires then them good times he had with us will be a distant memory, however if he comes back and delivers he would be what we have been missing from a forward from the season just gone. goals.

MOT SussexLeeds

This guy has history, why does this surprise and disapoint you? He has only ever produced in league one anyway. Over rated and probably over paid in my opinion. let's get players who want to wear our shirt!

How can anyone not want him back? I fail to see it. He left us, yes. Probably for more money, maybe even because of the lure of playing in the perm, and also as he wasn't getting any younger but just because he left all you bitter fans keep saying, 'nope', 'we don't want old players back'. But he finished joint top scorer with Everton that season and in my mind, he is a proven goalscorer.

He can score from anywhere, good in the air, fast and has a great first touch. Plus, judging by his actions when he has returned to the mighty Elland road, still has us in his heart.

I would much prefer to see leading our front line with Morrison or McCormack than to see Varney up there. The guy is our worst player!

I completely agree with Thailand whites post, he did a great job for us, could of left in Jan & stayed & was tempted away with a big contract & premier league football. I would also love to see him back in a Leeds shirt. since he left us has anyone scored more goals than he did for us? no. to many haters. mot

He scored a lot in league 1.
He also destroyed our chances of getting promoted in the same season by not scoring for, what-was-it, 11 games when Grayson refused to drop him and he was pointless dead weight up front?
He's BAD NEWS. Huddersfield were doing well until they signed Beckford.
Leicester have done very well since they got rid.
Sign Beckford, lose your dressing room.
Shouldn't be anywhere above League One, in my opinion.

The knee-jerk negative reaction to past players is becoming a bit tedious. What's important is whether the player in question would improve us at the current time. In Alan Smith's case, it was always going to be a no, for that reason alone. In Beckford's case, recent form suggests that he's still got it. Beckford or Varney / Morison? It's a no-brainer -if we can afford him, and he wants to come here, then I personally would take him. The so-called loyalty issue is a bit of a red herring -no one can seriously have any issue with any player having left a middling Championship club for a shot at the Prem. People are deluding themselves if they think they'd have done any differently to Howson, Snoddy, Becchio, Beckford et al. In 2013, the rewards, financially and fame-wise, make it impossible for any player not eventually to succumb. And don't forget these guys were giving their all at a time when their efforts were being undermined by Bates' self-serving Chairmanship. Chapel A

Hes only ever produced in league 1? he did well in PL with everton and was one of there top scorers!

I for one would love him back but i'm sure there's better out there.


MOT!

He scored only 8 league goal for Everton. How is that doing well? Moyes was quick to sell him as he fell out with him over his lack of effort. He was not their top goalscorer. Their top goalscorer was Cahill with 9 league goals

Beckford scored 10 that season coming off the bench for everton, I think he has still got a lot to offer, he fits leeds like a glove, but his grafter ie becchio has gone, he left everton because moyes would not annichebe play up front with him, I think he would be great in a four at leeds don't know if we can afford his wages that's the problem

Man, come on Beckford was great for us but we had his best, he went for a last pay day at Everton, which I don't blame him

His best years are behind him now and he is truly a Div 1 player and needs to go back to that level

We don't need him, far more better players out there

09 May 2013 17:51:15
New owners got no money so billy sharpe isn't coming its another season off free transfers and loan players unless they sell byram which with Leeds is very likely to happen, so let's stop all these untrue and very unlikely transfer rumours

Can you please at least wait until the start of the transfer window before you get all doom and gloomy.

Some of us like to be optimists, or just have a little bit of faith, or even just be simply mad, but can you just give us a short break without all the negativity.

Optimism at its peak right ther

Your a barrel of laughs aren't you. We will be spending this window - make no mistake

IF THE GFH HAVEN'T GOT MONEY etc rumor was true I really think Brian mcd would of at least given us. A clue to that in his recent comments he has made to us when commenting on targets etc etc so really let's drop the negativity towards ANYTHING LEEDS let's maybe start believing till we no other wise as Brian mcd seems to be very truthful in all he says at present. Leeds for life
MOT

We are LEEDS. we are SKINT.

new owners own nowt. no money, no
ambition, and no hope

Sad but almost certainly true. : (

I fully agree with you, mate. It's same old same old at Leeds United.

Mr Happy.

Next is going to be a mixture off youth players and players not good enough for anyone else it's defo all gloom and doom at er and no amount off spin what David haigh puts on it will help and to the clowns who think bates would sell the club to people who are going to spend money surely now u have to admit that once again bates has put another Nail in Leeds coffin!

Big Mac has mentioned that he hasn't talked transfer budget with GFH so he has given forward a list of 7 or 8 players he would lik to bring in and see who they get for him.

heres hoping GFH

I agree unfortunately were skint!

Why don't you quit the rubbish and give GFH a chance

Do you seriously think a manager of Mac's reputation would have come if not guarantied funds to improve the team? Get over the negativity and wait and see. The window isn't even open yet FFS

I'm delighted I don't sit next to any of you lot. either at ER or in the bar. Make sure you always have someone with you to ensure you don't do yourselves harm.

It's time to trust brian McDermott guys. he may not spend the money that some on here would like but he will bring in quality players and will also give the academy players their opportunities. just watch.

Somebody needs some happy pills.

Brian McD will have wanted reassurances before he joined and after seeing the shower we currently have would not have joined unless he was guaranteed at least some funds?

We spent close to 2 mil last summer, although NOT enough, if we got 2 mil to spend again it is better than nowt.

I am giving GFH a chnce and will judge after the summer window. Big Mac will bring in only players he thinks fit whether they be 3 mil or 300,000 or indeed FREE

I'd like to do a survey on the number of people who call The Samaritans and see the football clubs they support.

Whilst Leeds has one of the best 12th men with a packed Elland Road on their day, s*** the bed is it depressing reading some of the posts on here some days!

Lighten up guys! The Champions League semi is a lifetime ago! We are where we are. For once can we just start a season with a new manager, new owners and a new positive attitude from our supporters!

Why do some if you seem incapable of a little faith?! Marching on Together. apart from all you borderline suicidal pessimists!

Or alternatively we could just cheer the f*** up and not just assume the worst about everything and make up horrendous situations which as yet have no basis in fact.

Brian Mc said he has had assurances about GFH's commitment. He can only go with what they say. I'm optimistic we will have a transfer budget to play with, I just hope it's not from selling Byram. Still if that's what it takes to go forward (Sell one excellent player and get three good players in), then so be it. Let's be optimistic for now, let's face it, if it does turn out we ain't got money we have got a long season to moan about it :)

Is it all about the money?
go and watch Uddersfield they have a couple of quid. Stop moaning and see what the season brings.

You havnt stated how you've got inside info on an Islamic investment company, would have thought it would be difficult to get the inside info that you have, well done

Although I would like to think the original poster is wrong, I suspect he maybe correct. GFH already sold our top goal scorer and brought in Morison to replace him, so the writing is on the wall for all to see.

09 May 2013 11:39:49
blackpools out of contract neal eardley and craig cathcart on brian mcdermott

Both quality players but both are not really what we need. Cathcart isn't a big solid, strong centre half ( needed) and eardley is another right back, which we already have two top quality ones.

09 May 2013 13:28:38
What a weird 3some :S lol not bad players but we need something better like a big signing (not a big fee, but a sign of intent)

Great wit luckyluciano gave me a giggle. but agree not quite what we need now. Leeds for life MOT