Leeds Banter

20 Jun 2025 12:12:32
Not sure if there is any valid reason why Bijol's transfer has not been announced. Seems to be dragging on so wonder whether Udinese are holding out for better terms or there is some minor problem with the medical which they're trying reach agreement on.

Some keeper options have already gone. Ramsdale will probably be available but I think a better option is Petrovic who isn't wanted at Chelsea, had a good season at Strausburg but won't be cheap.

{Ed001's Note - how is it dragging on? People are so impatient, it is not just the tests that need to be done, the results have to be assessed and his past medical records need to be examined as well. I would be worried if it took less than 48 hours, that would suggest it was not very thorough.}

20 Jun 2025 13:48:38
I believe he’s left the country now and no1 has said anything about it’s going pear shaped and apparently everything is signed so just when the club want to announce it. Alf said they like Fridays, any reason Alf?

20 Jun 2025 15:01:09
I was under the impression everything was sorted but due to PSR we won't announce until July 🤔🤔
But I could be wrong.

20 Jun 2025 16:20:39
As 51 says, I was of the understanding that it couldn't be announced until July 1st so it is in next years accounts.

20 Jun 2025 16:48:46
Good. Hopefully that explains any delay and why freebies don't count.
But we still need a keeper and hopefully the recruitment team will spring a surprise just like they did with Nmecha.

20 Jun 2025 17:14:50
He wants to get married beforehand, that's all it is as far as I've read!?

19 Jun 2025
New image uploaded to the
Leeds Player Sightings page entitled, Muniz performance last 2 seasons

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19 Jun 2025 22:04:26
Not worth the money.

19 Jun 2025 22:34:24
This explains a bit why we are keen on Muniz. Great returns, high ceiling and EPL experience.

20 Jun 2025 06:02:44
Is it just me, but I am loving the fact we are being linked with all and sundry this pre-season. It just underlines to me that we have achieved promotion. I know most of them are just clickbait, but look at how much better the clickbait is this season than last (or than Sheffield United's clickbait is this pre-season) .

Muniz, is getting almost double figure goals, in the best league in the world, so his transfer price will reflect that. However we have seen Delap, scorer of 12 goals last season go for £30m, and he has the "Englis Tax" on him.

Wouldn't a bid for Fulham's Jiménez be a better idea. He had 12 goals last year in the same team!

20 Jun 2025 06:38:52
As usual I am optimistic we will sit comfortably above the relegation zone next season.
The odds are stacked against us doing that though.
Staying up or going down will solely be due to this transfer window.

20 Jun 2025 08:00:02
I agree Alf, Aus. This is possibly the most important window since our amost disastrous demise!
On Muniz, I think it's worth looking past stats, and delving into the views of fellow pros, former players, and media reports. He is known to be a nightmare to play against, giving defenders a torrid time, not just thro press, movement with and without ball, but physicality too. That's the type of player I love, and just what we need I think. Latest is 28m plus add ons, and I think he will be worth it.

19 Jun 2025 16:12:20
Happy Thursday siblings. Well I have to say perusing media and forums we are definitely marmite! There are some that welcome us back to the prem and appreciate what Leeds bring, but many who want us to fall on our face lol, honestly. I truly believe we can compete, by that I don't mean for any honours, but to be a team to be reckoned with. Just me but I have no concerns about "survival". We ain't there just to make up the numbers. This is the next stage of our journey and I haven't been so optimistic since the early O'Leary days when we danced the dance in Europe. We are in a good place people, it's going to be a hell of a ride. UTWDTP.

19 Jun 2025 17:54:35
To quote my local team wall

F em all f em all f em all,

We are back and here to stay.

19 Jun 2025 15:15:37
Linked with loads of players as per usual, but all quiet on the goalie front, so me being me, who do you think we will get if anyone, only Johansson been mentioned of late so over to you guys and gals.

19 Jun 2025 16:12:26
Oldbri, The Keeper should have no doubt been the first signing!

But! Does DF really want to offload his son IM?

19 Jun 2025 16:45:00
Alf is the man for the rumours. Any news on a keeper?

Bijol should be announced within a couple of hours. He’s at elland road for his pictures.

19 Jun 2025 20:54:40
I often wondered that and it is uncanny the resemblance.

19 Jun 2025 22:39:31
We are keen on Fofana from Angers at the moment I believe. Great talent and only 6m.

20 Jun 2025 00:18:40
Similar build too opti.
He bloody better offload mez.

20 Jun 2025 08:09:55
What Alf? He's 6m tall? I think that might be a disadvantage for him?!

19 Jun 2025 12:38:54
There's a link on the official site that allows you to synch your calendar on your phone etc with the fixture list. very nice. just a heads up!

19 Jun 2025 09:51:47
So the brilliant Danny Mills says we should loan Callum Wilson from Newcastle, he's a free agent soon you numpty.

19 Jun 2025 17:20:42
Danny always was a much better player than he is a pundit!

19 Jun 2025 18:16:52
Could you imagine a pannel consisting of Mills, Ferdinand and Robinson?

19 Jun 2025 08:29:15
As we all know, there will be some difficult days this season with dissapointments along the way, and staying up will be a major achievement. But, to put things into perspective, it is 11 years to the day since David Hockaday was appointed as the Manager of LUFC. We have come a long way since those crazy dark times.

19 Jun 2025 08:52:22
Lol feath. Good times! NOT!

19 Jun 2025 11:20:26
Whackaday and Maddimo Cellino what a pairing that was.

19 Jun 2025 13:53:43
Massi saved our skin. Remember that. A real idiot and his choice of managers. But he saved us. Make no mistake.

19 Jun 2025 14:25:14
Cellino was a tad mad yes , but lads he saved our arses when we was Daffy ducked, and unlike Mr Radrizzani, Mass threw a lot of his own lolly into club.

19 Jun 2025 17:30:01
Mad as a box of frogs, but I loved it!

19 Jun 2025 17:57:20
Cellino was mad however was good for the club and left us far better than he found us.

I remember getting slated for demanding hockaday be sacked three hours after his appointment.

Our first game that season was wall away. I was sat in the home stand and started a sacked in the morning chant, when wall fans realised it was his first game they all joined in.

Safe to say I was not happy however now I’m delighted in farke we trust.

19 Jun 2025 18:18:32
Remember the Pie Tax? The South Standers threw them all on the pitch at half time!

20 Jun 2025 08:10:52
🤣🤣🤣.

19 Jun 2025 07:39:24
{Ed's Note - Shappy has posted a new article entitled, Possible Strikers Manchester United Could Sign

18 Jun 2025 18:33:11
I'd be disappointed if Struijk left as I feel he has been solid and dependable especially as a leader, and has even more to offer. In a back 3 next season with Bijol may work, with attacking wing backs. Not keen on Muniz as he has done nothing more than average to be worth circa £30m.

18 Jun 2025 19:37:05
Fair comments Edge, he’s a goal threat from set pieces so do at pens but he was found wanting against pace last season and every team in this division will have an abundance of pace.

Possibly in a three with a five in front of him, but prices being quoted for Muniz are crazy and I believe above our budget for one player.

18 Jun 2025 21:00:50
Totally agree re Pasc there, Edge! Like class says tho, he may be found out more often in the PL, and difficult decisions will need to be made. Is this why we are looking at Tanganga too?

19 Jun 2025 00:17:11
I don’t agree tbh. He has been a good servant at lower level but not good enough for prem and lacking in leadership skills too.

19 Jun 2025 08:41:03
Pascal is a very good defender and I can’t see him being sold even if Jaka Bjol signs.
Struijk’s only problem is that he can be prone to one or two long term injuries of late. We definitely need cover and it will give some healthy competition at the same time for Bjol to stake a claim.
Can’t keep relying on amps to cover our CB’s when they get injured.

19 Jun 2025 08:47:03
Deals between English clubs is bloody shocking it's nowonder clubs look abroad for players cheaper and better I would buy Coventry City winger motosaca and I like there LB too thems only 2 players that cought my eye at Elland Road last season good players those two.

18 Jun 2025 15:15:38
Hello fellas, how are you all? I hope you are all fabulous and enjoying this completely new banter site without the gripe meister! Thank you all for your messages and kind thoughts, it’s like having a family in my phone, I absolutely love you all for all the kind words you have sent. I lost my lovey mum on 28th April which was my birthday, she passed 3 mins before I was born 58 years ago, she was my best friend and I adored her, so weeks later I’m still struggling but I have been reading posts to cheer me up and the site is amazingly optimistic while edging caution with your posts, it’s going to be a difficult one but and achievable one with good solid signings. Big thanks to Class, Brightwhite, Cleggy, Bermo, Alf, MG, you are all amazing 🤩 oh and one last thing, watch out Ed25 we are coming for you! lol 😂 hope you are ok Ed, thanks lads 🙏🙏🙏👍👍.

{Ed025's Note - im good thanks Woody and thinking of you and the family mate..

18 Jun 2025 16:11:44
Fantastic to hear from you Woody, made my day we certainly are one dysfunctional family and we’re still awaiting clarification on Aus.

Cannot imagine how tough it was to lose your mum on your birthday but I hope overtime this becomes a celebration of both your lives, lost my mum at 17 and she’s still the biggest single positive influence on my life.

Take your time Woody it will still be here whenever you need it 🤍💛💙.

18 Jun 2025 16:23:48
Welcome back Woody! Sorry to hear about your Mum. Hopefully in time your birthday will become easier as you remember the good times.

18 Jun 2025 16:32:10
Welcome back you always bring joy and common sense to this forum.

18 Jun 2025 17:24:38
Great to have you back mate and Oldbri said it perfectly.

18 Jun 2025 17:41:48
Good to have you back on board Woody
Mum’s are a massive influence on our lives!
I’m sure yours will continue to be!
We are always here for you!

18 Jun 2025 18:02:29
my thoughts are with you Woody at this time. I am very close to my dad in the same way and don't know how i will go on when I lose him. we are all here for you mate if you need a chat.

18 Jun 2025 18:06:29
Thanks Corky mate 🙏 you are a gent 👍.

18 Jun 2025 18:16:11
Great to have you back Woodster:)

18 Jun 2025 18:26:51
Great to hear you Woody. One day at a time mate. Your Leeds Family is always here for you.

18 Jun 2025 19:21:25
Sorry to hear about your mum Woody, my best regards mate.
Really glad you’re back.

18 Jun 2025 17:06:08
Bless you Oldbri, what a lovely thing to say mate, and thank you LUFC for your kind words too. Always a pleasure hearing from you Ed25 and thank you 🙏 Class it’s situations like you losing your mum at 17 that makes me grateful and humble at having been able to spend 58 years with my mum, and I can tell by your words you are a genuinely top bloke, thank you mate 🙏
I feel privileged and blessed to have had her and dad in my life and to be honest if someone said you could have your life again I would only say yes, if I could have the same parents, I was very lucky to have them both to guide me and love me.
Thank you so so much 👍.

18 Jun 2025 21:05:12
Well, all I can do is echo the sentiments already shared, and openly state than when I face similarly difficult circumstances I will unashamedly be a complete blubbering cabbage. Irreplaceable that parents are in most cases, I wholeheartedly empathise with those who have already suffered such awful heartache. Stay strong fellas.

18 Jun 2025 22:20:28
my thoughts with u woody, very tough times.
My mum passed away last sep in leeds while i live in Australia, tough being so far away but got home to say my goodbyes.
Hope things get easier and the new season will help.
MOT.

19 Jun 2025 00:21:17
Sorry to hear about your mum wooodster.
I’m 63 and still have both my parents so I too have been lucky. Although my mum has began the slippery slope into dementia. Bless.

19 Jun 2025 02:02:26
Sending love mate sorry to hear of your loss but it was lovely to hear you speak so warmly about her.

It is never easy losing someone but it sounds like you had a wonderful mum fir 58 years which is a blessing.

Hope you are as well as can be expected mate.

19 Jun 2025 01:36:30
Aus I’m so sorry to hear about your mum mate, it is horrible getting older and life becomes so more unforgiving and so fragile. Thank you 🙏 for your words pal and like all the lads have been staying we are all here for you. Melbourne, Deeper Down South and Bermuda, thank you fellas for your kind words, it’s amazing how many of us have never met yet we are all a family on here, it would be great to organise a meeting one night somewhere in the middle, sorry Aus as Australia will have to come here mate, lol. It would be great to meet up as you are all amazing on here and this site is awesome now, no arguments, no negativity and no horrible point scoring, I love it, cheers guys you have made my week 🙏😊👌.

19 Jun 2025 08:31:06
Sorry to hear your sad news Woodster, not an easy time. MOT.

19 Jun 2025 09:38:03
At least when your birthday comes around you will have more reason to celebrate. Do Not Mourn, she would not want that! Celebrate her life and remember all the good times you had and feel so lucky you managed 58 happy years with such a wonderfull lady. Stay strong mate.

19 Jun 2025 12:28:00
Wise words Leodis! 👏🏼👏🏼.

19 Jun 2025 17:58:17
Thanks Leodis, thosee we words are amazing and very thoughtful, thank you 🙏 Brighty my mate you are a legend, cheers pal 🙏.