08 Feb 2026 15:31:42
Bounenotte wasn't on the bench Vs forest.
Farke said he needed to work harder in training.
FB has warmed a bench for six months then has come to Leeds, which is an intensive club.
Either FB has not been able to keep up with the training and has said "sod this for a parcel of potatoes" or has genuinely struggled and Farke has tried to save face for him.
Better for the player and club to agree with the message of "mentality required to be a Leeds player is high" Vs "he's a knackered old donkey and needs two months training to get up to speed".
08 Feb 2026 17:40:25
Farke has never really used loan players much I think?
Likes of Spence and Roberts never given a run.
Oh there was Solomon to argue my point.
08 Feb 2026 20:39:03
Attitude, fitness and opportunity. That's what loanees need to succeed under Farke.
Solomon got into the side because ramazani was injured. He agreed with the boss and worked hard and kept his place.
Rama kept spinny jumping whenever he scored, even though Farke had reprimanded him about it.
08 Feb 2026 21:20:59
It's an interesting point MoT, there seems to be very specific requirements for our recruitment which may well explain why its not as easy as people would like. For a start they have to fit physically and mentally to integrate well into the squad, attitude and personality are important and why not? A tight knit harmonious group is a big plus and if you are investing big dosh it makes sense.
09 Feb 2026 12:24:18
So should we have bought maybe at least one first team player rather than a lone. What’s the point. 2-4 games to get at it. And he ain’t going to buy into the passion. He don’t care. Getting paid anyhow. I like him. Think he a good player. But why?
09 Feb 2026 13:09:02
Feels like “try before you buy”. Don’t think he is really for this season (or next few months at least) . If he gets up to speed and has the atttitude and fitness and shows what Farke needs on the training pitch then we buy him for next year.
Added bonus in that case that he might be useful in the run in too. If he doesn’t cut the mustard then the search for a CAM who will fit DF’s needs goes on.
09 Feb 2026 13:49:51
To replace the bit part player that no1 really liked or warned too but was there as a training partner better than the u21s who we loaned out and replaced with a loan. Nothing gained nothing lost.