Leeds banter 10

09 Feb 2026 13:44:38
Pascal out for the Chelsea game and no like for like replacement .

09 Feb 2026 18:09:00
Isn't Bijol available again?

09 Feb 2026 21:18:12
Bornauw should be if not even if Farke won't play him.

10 Feb 2026 07:31:12
I imagine it will be Justin, Rodon and Bijol for the back lineup.

10 Feb 2026 09:11:34
Spot on imo OP. I'd guess JJ will fill the left sided position, with Jaka central and Rodon RS.

10 Feb 2026 09:24:09
Think Farke is clearly not convinced about Browncow’s abilities, maybe it’s because he’s prone to injury but I thought he did very well at Liverpool, and gives us height and balance on the left.

Think OP is right with JJ deputising for Pascal but I’ve a hunch he will play at right back as we revert to a back four.

Very tough game tonight against form side in the league would love a point but no more injuries please.

09 Feb 2026 07:39:24
{Ed's Note - Shappy has posted a new article entitled, United’s Summer Priorities: Midfield First, Then Balance

08 Feb 2026 21:29:36
Because of new rules Bouenotte can play for Leeds in the FA cup v Brum … so should see him next Sunday …as for the rule change it seems a strange one.

09 Feb 2026 04:58:15
Hope so. Depending on the formation Farke chooses, I’d rest a few. Bogle. Rodon. Gruev. Ba. Dcl. Could all do with a breather.

09 Feb 2026 12:31:11
This is the 3rd round so he didn't and couldn't have played for Chelski in an earlier round, so he's not cup tied. I thought that always meant he could play for us without any new rule, but correct me if I'm wrong.

09 Feb 2026 14:14:04
4th round JR.

09 Feb 2026 15:35:40
Played for Chelski v Charlton.

09 Feb 2026 16:42:46
I think he played in the 3rd round.

09 Feb 2026 21:03:49
Silly me, this will be the 4th round not the 3rd. I'd completely forgotten our 3td round match against Derby.

08 Feb 2026 21:27:12
So tough little run coming up peeps, but after those 3 not so bad. Given how we are playing, fortress ER, my humble opinion is, minimum 5 points from next 3, finish around top half and of course win the FA Cup. Another pint please barkeep 😁.

09 Feb 2026 07:21:19
Can't see 5pts from next 3 hope I'm wrong but for me your looking at 0-2pts max.

09 Feb 2026 09:05:57
I can’t see 5 either vid. Think Chelsea will return the favour and beat us, villa in a bit of a dip so could sneak a point and city pretty much chasing gunners so need to win every game. 15% chance of a point there maybe.
On the bright optimistic side. Think we will spank brum.

09 Feb 2026 12:46:09
I hope we beat Birmingham, married into a bluenose loving family. 2 brother-in-law's been constantly giving me earache since the draw was made. Hope we take this game seriously as they have a good home record and will raise their game against us. Having to have Sunday lunch with one lot of the family and to watch the game with them.

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.

08 Feb 2026 14:04:42
Maybe it's already been said, not been on for a few days, but for me this is a massive day for Palace. Not because of who they're playing, they'll have more winnable games, but because in the 2nd half against 10 man Forest it was obvious they desperately needed a central striker so if JSL doesn't work out then they are as good as down.

You heard it here first. Or maybe 2nd, or 3rd .

08 Feb 2026 15:55:23
they are winning unfortunately.

08 Feb 2026 16:09:02
Welcome to the party Brighton.

08 Feb 2026 17:03:02
How poor did Brighton look.

08 Feb 2026 17:07:09
Absolutely Bobby: )

40 points seems to be an absolute must this season and Brighton ain't there yet!

08 Feb 2026 17:40:49
Big win for Palace in their derby game with Brighton, thought Strand Larsen played ok not £50 million ok, but if Palace stay up due to his signing they’ll have got their money back.

Lots of angry Brighton friends at the end, my coaching mate talks of genuine concerns in the Brighton board level.

08 Feb 2026 17:45:54
From Palace in 13th down is looking dicey.

08 Feb 2026 01:46:50
Could be a triple feature this week. Dyche. Parker and Howe.

08 Feb 2026 10:58:13
Frank, make it a quadruple.

Dyche to Burnley
Howe to spurs
Frank to Newcastle
Parker to forest.

08 Feb 2026 11:56:27
Frank too would be too much to ask for. Thought Ipswich would catch them but looks like a lot might. Binocs out for last game whoever they play. N.

08 Feb 2026 12:01:22
My bad. You meant Tom frank. Mine was wishful thinking. Two franks in a week would be awesome.

08 Feb 2026 12:12:09
I could see Dyche to Burnley and Parker to Forest, but not the other two. On this subject, what next for Glasner I wonder, and might Iraola be minded to move on from Bournemouth?

08 Feb 2026 23:19:10
Glasner to Man Utd unless Carrick puts a spanner in the works.

09 Feb 2026 08:01:32
Carrick got to get the job if he carries on like this. They’d be mad not to.

07 Feb 2026 21:34:27
Lief giving the Derby fans the binoculars after scoring. Spot on!

07 Feb 2026 21:56:04
Lol! Brilliant!

08 Feb 2026 07:11:51
Very good, Davis.

08 Feb 2026 12:19:37
Nice one Leif!

07 Feb 2026 19:17:53
Well it's going to be an interesting 13 games. With the hammers winning puts 5 teams into the mix, spurs, palace, us, forest . which hopefully means one of the other 3 teams mess up more than us . beat burnley, wolves and hammers, and palace and we should be safe .

07 Feb 2026 21:05:53
I can see a record number of points being needed to stay up this year.
Two are dead and buried with one to go. Let's hope palace continue their free fall.

07 Feb 2026 21:57:32
And Spuds! Tho I can't see them continuing in this terrible vein! Will be wanting another Man U win tho midweek! Dammit!

07 Feb 2026 22:32:30
It's going to be fine CA, these players aren't just prem players, they are M&S players, no additives needed. The mentality is iron, they have proved it by reacting to adversity several times and at this time of the season mental strength is everything. Look up not down. UTWDTP.

08 Feb 2026 01:15:45
OH I am looking up, palace and spuds wobbling . especially palace
even tho we are still only 6 points from sham it's going to be squeaky
but 2 more teams added to the party makes it more interesting . we play sham last game of the season, hopefully we'll be safe by then

Looking forward I hope we don't loose gabby in the off season, he's mint for a dane.

08 Feb 2026 07:18:49
What is the record number of points so far?
38 to 40 got to be enough Shirley.
Gonna be a right royal battle that’s for sure. If I was a forest or palace supporter I’d be worried most. Although I’d dearly love spurs to go.

08 Feb 2026 10:13:59
Don't forget, Spuds, Palace and Florists all have to negotiate one or two (or maybe more) European ties sometime in the next few weeks/ months which could present them with problems like fatigue, fixture congestion and maybe additional injuries.

08 Feb 2026 11:11:42
Let’s hope they get thru to semis jr.

08 Feb 2026 11:22:58
41 is record highest I think.

We won't need that many. Minus wolves and Burnley, there are five teams in for the last relegation place.
Chances are one of the five will go on a great run, and one will have a terrible run. As long as that's not us, we will be fine.

08 Feb 2026 11:57:35
Think 39 enough although thing we will get 44.

08 Feb 2026 12:37:55
My pessimist side says we'll get 38, and my optimist side says 46. Think 38 will be touch and go, and 46 easy peasy!

07 Feb 2026 17:42:34
Right, you guys are going to think I have lost the plot, but I keep getting this sneaky feeling, not the one that gets me up in the night for a wee, that's me medication, but I have just had £100 on us at 28/1 to win the FA Cup. There ya go, I done it 😁🤪.

07 Feb 2026 18:36:02
Wow, the phrase 'more money than sense' springs to mind, but I hope I'm wrong.

07 Feb 2026 19:05:26
wouldn't want to be a relegated cup winner!

07 Feb 2026 19:13:51
Tooo many pints vid?

07 Feb 2026 19:56:10
I like it Vid. A man after me own heart.

07 Feb 2026 21:00:00
I hope you win, Vid. Those are tasty odds.

07 Feb 2026 21:07:17
Well I dunno guys, just got a feeling! But we got Brum away, winnable and then who knows. But I doubt many teams are going to want to come to ER. I think, in a one off game, we can beat anyone, those guys are so unified, they fight for each other, its wonderful. Beat Brum its last 16, then all of a sudden its quarters. Why can't we?

08 Feb 2026 07:17:48
Well good luck Vid. We would have to win not once, but twice at Wembley to be successful as well. Hasn't always been out happiest hunting ground but anything can happen in a cup tie!

08 Feb 2026 07:42:39
You better hope Arsenal don’t make the final then Vid.

08 Feb 2026 10:16:14
Are you sure you're taking the rigjt medication Vid?

{Ed025's Note - nobody will fancy playing Leeds JR, a bit of luck with the draw and who knows mate?..

08 Feb 2026 11:53:55
It's a brave shout, but I don't think we will field a full team at Brum, and go out. Bigger fish to fry, but if the second string can do it, then great!

08 Feb 2026 16:09:08
You're right Vid, most teams aren't going to want to come to ER, but you forget our terrible record of nearly always being drawn away, so that won't be a factor.

08 Feb 2026 12:17:20
Agree Ed. If we can finally get some overdue home ties. Who knows. Lend me 100 vid. Might have a punt myself 👍.

{Ed025's Note - you dont need the money Aus.. :)