01 Jan 2025 17:24:04
Still can't understand the lack of gameplay for Schmidt, if he doesn't fit our system why waste money on him, tonight was an opportunity for him to show his worth yet yet again nothing, something wrong here for me. I can't say he should play as I haven't seen much of him but is he another misfit or something. Just seems a waste of money buying someone as cover for Bogle then not using him?
01 Jan 2025 17:45:43
Oldbri it’s all very strange just think we will start to drop point same old thing. but you never know.
01 Jan 2025 17:54:28
Totally agree Bri. I read an article a couple of months back that DF wasn’t impressed with his performance in training. Not sure if that’s correct or not, but the few cameos he’s had, looks like he can contribute to the team. I think he gets the last 5 minutes in a game, normally to run the clock down. Isn’t there a coach on the sidelines that says to Daniel, you can’t be taking manor off? Clearly the most effective player on the pitch, and only a couple of minutes earlier, almost created a goal for Dan James. Very strange substitution. And doesn’t matter what level of football it is, always have men on posts at corner kicks. Why is willly Gnonto always designated to mark the biggest opponent at set pieces as well? You’ve got Rodon and Bamford both 6 foot plus lads standing, not picking any player up?! Still it’s a point, and we never lost, and still top of the league. Marching on together.
01 Jan 2025 18:12:34
Oldbri, why don't the leeds media ask the question in our press conferences? Then again, they never ask the manager any tough questions do they.
01 Jan 2025 18:25:48
? correct.
01 Jan 2025 18:48:00
? That's a very pertinent point. No media questions about Manor sub.
01 Jan 2025 18:52:04
Always a risk of putting a number of offensive players on. Frailties at defending set plays. People not picking up at the far post.
01 Jan 2025 19:00:04
Schmidt was never a purchase for this season, and he has had an injury, so none of this is particularly surprising.
01 Jan 2025 19:13:07
So we bought him for next season when we may be in the premier league, despite being injured surely he needs some games under his belt to get ready for epl sorry doesn't make sense to me.
01 Jan 2025 19:18:40
Maybe bringing on crew and chambers with Schmidt is the mix-up we need? Two young lads who want to impress who are unknown to the opposition.
01 Jan 2025 20:00:20
Alf Who told you Schmidt not a purchase for this season and only for next Iseason?! When has that ever happened? So he’s purely been brought on in games not to have any influence in the game, other than to wind the clock down? Is that what you’re saying? Can’t believe that. If he’s carrying an injury he surely won’t be included in the squad. Leeds United have a famous youth academy, yet no one coming into the senior squad. Mot I would like to see crew or chamber used in games but don’t see that happening unless we are down to the bare bones of our squad unfortunately.
01 Jan 2025 21:43:04
Excellent post C&J
The short answer is Noone told Alfonzo.
01 Jan 2025 21:44:07
Leeds don't intend to buy Schmidt in the last window but wanted to keep an eye on him. The opportunity to buy for a good price cme up so we made a move but with the idea to integrate him into the team as opposed to him being a major part of this season's plan. If he does play a big part it will be a bonus but not the main aim. He is young and will improve.
01 Jan 2025 22:03:22
Nice gesture from the board to inform you of their intentions and rationale Alf.