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31 Jan 2025 23:07:54
Having read the interview with Ivan Juric on whether Archer may be released, reading between the lines I would say there is a hint of possible negotiations of his departure.
Archer could be considered as a decent number nine whose performances have been stifled at Southampton. We are lightweight in that position and there could be something happening on that front.
It might be an interesting development over the coming days.?
1.) 01 Feb 2025 01:27:00
Would be nice to get just one in. Just to show they were actively looking and not smoke screening us. Think he would be a useful addition. He will see an opportunity to start regularly if he hits the ground running.
2.) 01 Feb 2025 02:29:06
Any striker that can shoot outside of the box will either score or assist 20 goals this season.
3.) 01 Feb 2025 08:20:13
Despite an injury scare it looks like Lath will leave Middlesbrough for Atlanta for an inflated fee. They'll maybe be looking for a replacement striker despite signing Whitaker and Wolves could well be in the market if Cunha pushes for a move to Arsenal who are in greater need than us.
Like many of the posts it's a concern that it's all left so late. The others have strengthened and Wilder is still saying we're in the market a CB, their fifth signing. They've completed with us and have now added half a team. What have we done? Sold and loaned out although they were probably correct decisions.
4.) 01 Feb 2025 09:57:47
Archer has a good record in Champo . fingers crossed.
5.) 01 Feb 2025 12:11:07
Exactly dun. Look at the 90 min transfer page. It’s lacking one team only.
6.) 01 Feb 2025 13:26:10
And sounds like Clarets adding to the squad with Marcus Edwards, attacking midfielder.
7.) 01 Feb 2025 14:02:05
Archer not even in squad vIpswich. Surprised as they need a win. Suggests he's not up for it or he's going, or both.
8.) 01 Feb 2025 14:22:34
Nah Aus . not under handbrake Farkey
speaking of teams that DO actually score FIVE or SIX or SEVEN
NUNO and CHRIS WOOD masterclass
Forest 7 vs Brighton 0.
9.) 01 Feb 2025 20:42:03
Imagine scoring FIVE or SIX or SEVEN!
10.) 02 Feb 2025 01:43:38
Lol Cuppa.
30 Jan 2025 12:12:11
Southampton possibly succumbing to the inevitability that they will be relegated and may offload Cameron Archer for a loan with a view to buy. Saints have debunked the talk but a few more days to go yet?
1.) 30 Jan 2025 12:50:15
All we singing/ saying is " Get us some players "???????.
25 Dec 2024 07:22:11
Looks like it’s Joe Gelhardt the player that is likely to depart for Wrexham in January and not Paddy.
Bamford’s Premiership wages being the problem potentially.
I think for Gelhardt he does need to consider his future career as it doesn’t seem likely at all he’ll get any game time with us, especially if we make it to the Prem.
Good luck to the young man if it happens.
1.) 25 Dec 2024 12:15:23
Joffy definitely better at Wrexham rather than the much touted move to Rangers.
2.) 26 Dec 2024 03:29:01
Yep. Either or. Maybe get 3 mill for him.
Gelhardt that is.
3.) 29 Dec 2024 16:23:45
Sounds like the agents of Mes, Bamford and Geldhardt are putting out stories to see which clubs take the bait.
I hope Geldhardt goes and sets the league on fire. He has some real talent that needs nurturing and he has to do it sooner than later. Leeds have missed the chance with him, best to let him go and grow.
4.) 29 Dec 2024 17:21:54
I would say it’s the other way around to be fair MoT; he has missed a massive chance, not us. I do however he will do as you say, and go on elsewhere, albeit a less competitive arena, and do well.
5.) 30 Dec 2024 09:36:55
Joffy . talented and never given a prolonged proper chance when he was causing panic in opposition defences in EPL . home to Wolvea and Norwich. Played well at Chelsea
But has also had many injuries . and as such he seems to have slowed down and regressed past 2 seasons.
27 Aug 2024 13:39:51
If the Max Aaron’s rumour is true that would be a real scrap for that right back position with Bogle already starting there.
Can’t see it myself but you never know, CB for me would be the more important signing, losing Rodon or Pascal or both at the same time, God forbid could be a hideous situation for us.
1.) 27 Aug 2024 14:25:50
Agree Opti. Cb more important.
Plus ham of course.
2.) 27 Aug 2024 14:30:54
Yep, it would be strange to only have youth cover for those two if Wober is leaving.
3.) 27 Aug 2024 17:43:25
OP If Aarons comes in, Bogle could be deployed RM/ RW as cover, rotation for DJ.
4.) 27 Aug 2024 21:37:41
Aarons can also play left back so he covers us on both sides. Have a feeling we might sell Firpo in January so Aarons and Bogle will end up being first choice.
5.) 28 Aug 2024 22:51:01
God forbid is right.
08 Feb 2023 08:22:40
Hearing that Harrison, Struijk and Bamford won’t be playing tonight, does anyone know if there’s any truth in that?
Losing Bamford again could be a big problem for us.
1.) 08 Feb 2023 09:01:04
Don’t think any of them played well against forest prob for different reasons. Harrison cause of deadline day debarked. Struik cause he can’t play well and Bamford not fully fit.
So no surprise if it’s true. Trouble is except for gnonto and wober everyone was crap so be interesting to see.
Worth giving Tyler Weston and maybe gyabi a go.
See what Rutter can do.
Def don’t even have Aron on bench.
2.) 08 Feb 2023 12:50:57
Rodrigo injury remains a disaster
Thank gawd that Brent has gone. worse than the Hock as all time worst Leeds coach.
3.) 08 Feb 2023 13:12:06
I think that’s fair tbh, all 3 were woeful on Sunday, especially Struijk and Harrison, Bamford was very isolated but still had a stinker. Hopefully he starts a solid 3 in midfield with McKennie replacing Jack and Rutter false 9. Suppose Firpo will start LB but can’t be any worse than Pascal has been lately (I’ll regret saying that by 20:05 tonight I’m sure)
4.) 08 Feb 2023 20:20:35
All 3 starting.
5.) 09 Feb 2023 09:03:53
Sack your snitch opti.
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17 Feb 2025 22:27:34
Inspired substitutions, you could see we were not going to break their defense in open play.
Well done Rothwell and Pascal. ??.
1.) 18 Feb 2025 01:59:16
Yes indeed OP as Rothwell and Struiyk got the assists and goals but I do think Farke got a tad lucky as I think we could all see by half time that we were missing the magnificent delivery from set pieces of Rothwell and a central defender that could get on the end of Rothwell's pin point accurate crosses so those changes really should have happened at half time or certainly by the hour mark.
I think Farke has improved during this 15 game unbeaten run with a more positive approach which has been a pleasant surprise for me but I still worry about his stubborn 70 minute substitute policy that tonight paid off just and although I have doubted his EPL credentials I do like the guy as a human being and you would have to have ice in your veins not to be moved by the glorious celebrations at the end with Farke soaking up the Elland Road acclaim.
Well done Leeds on a really gritty win dug out from the bowels of defeat and turned into a breathtaking and momentous victory that just feels like it's our destiny to see the job through this time with no late season collapse.
2.) 18 Feb 2025 06:10:43
Another excellent post Cheshire.
3.) 18 Feb 2025 06:41:33
Why was Rothwell sub in such an important game?
Gruev is so negative and in no way as clever as Joe with ball .
Farke. clearly prefers Gruev.
4.) 18 Feb 2025 07:29:41
On the contrary Cheshire, I believe it was his game plan. Sunderland were always going to be a tricky customer at Elland rd, they did everything right in the first half and I was beginning to feel, where was our goal coming from?
Second half you could see that we were relentless and were gradually wearing them down, their players by third quarter mark were beginning to tire and concentration was letting them down and they were giving away too many set pieces.
Earlier in the game they probably could have dealt with Rothwell’s accurate set pieces but by that stage of the game they were becoming more disorganized in defense. It was great timing to employ a set piece aerial attack and it worked to perfection, something we are not known for but Struijk does possess a decent aerial threat.
I thought Gruev was the better player to start this game in midfield, we needed his steely no nonsense tenacity play when they were fresh.
I honestly feel that Farke got this game bang on and was patient with his game plan and tactics.
You make your own luck in last minute match winning goals.
As a footnote it should be mentioned because I know it won’t, Ilan Meslier also had a very tidy game and a double save at the start of it that could have made a different outcome to the match had he not made it. His positioning was very good as well as his distribution. Well done him and well done our team and coach.
Onwards and Upwards.
5.) 18 Feb 2025 07:43:50
Tend to agree with a lot of that OP
Didn’t look like getting anything from all those set pieces with Gruev delivering!
Really pleased Mes got to have a great celebration at the end!
6.) 18 Feb 2025 11:14:03
Nah OP
What Cheshire and Chris said.
7.) 18 Feb 2025 12:04:05
Only because it fits your agenda Baz. Nowt more than that.
8.) 18 Feb 2025 12:28:27
Correction Brighteth:it fits my neliefs.
9.) 18 Feb 2025 13:00:19
Well there’s no surprise in your response Baz, anything that goes against your entitled agenda is just pure luck.
Just about sums you up really.
10.) 18 Feb 2025 14:37:03
LUCK was definitely a large factor last night ; many others concur with that Chris, Corky etc
Them be the facts fella.
11.) 18 Feb 2025 17:14:28
Them not be facts tho, just because you deem them as such.
Them be “opinions”. And everyone can have them.
Your agenda led agreement doesn’t promote them to fact! ??.
12 Feb 2025 07:01:18
For those that were disappointed that we didn’t get Hamer in the summer and not offload Piroe for him plus cash, our player has scored twice as many goals in less than half the minutes played this season compared to Hamer. Plus his assists.
Doesn’t get many plaudits and possibly we wouldn’t be where we are now without him.
Well done Joel Piroe who is too slow to be of any use to us. ??.
1.) 12 Feb 2025 07:25:57
Agree with that opti. Think his slowness and tad laziness gets the negativity. Give him the ball in the box and it usually finds the net. He has done well with the time he has been given. Good to see him net 20-25 ?.
2.) 12 Feb 2025 07:28:10
Great post OP. I for one wanted Piroe gone after the final in May, so glad nobody at Leeds had the same thought, he is producing and his stats are great.
He has had some games where he has been missing, but think he is growing stronger as the season progresses, which is perfect.
What a front line!
3.) 12 Feb 2025 07:46:46
I agree with that Midfield, Farke does have a specialist label concerning him coaching strikers and Piroe with some defects is finding the best out of his game.
Aus, Farke has given him a target to reach 20 goals or plus by the end of this season. I think it’s fair to say, he might just do it.
4.) 12 Feb 2025 07:59:27
Always been a fan of priole you can’t argue with his goal involvement per 90 minutes it’s up there without best ever.
5.) 12 Feb 2025 09:07:07
Credit where it's due to both Farke and Piroe, but he's come on leaps on bounds since the start of the season. He closes down more, is in a better position to mop up stray balls (like last night) and seems to enjoy playing more than he used to.
I think it helps knowing Solomon and James will be sending the crosses in to one another, so Joel can wait to pick the loose balls.
All in all, bloody good.
6.) 12 Feb 2025 10:47:03
He did an interview last week saying he loves being at Leeds and playing in front of the crowd. Good on him.
7.) 12 Feb 2025 15:23:37
Piroe has now also registered more assists this season to date, than he has in any full season in his career. He was also quoted in the Dutch media recently complimenting Farke, and the set up at Leeds, and the impact it’s having on his game.
11 Feb 2025 22:06:50
Clinical, we are by far the best team in this league right now, no one can touch us.
It’s quite possible that we could win all our remaining games.
What a send off that would be, lovin’ every minute of it.
Onwards and Upwards to the Premiership we go.
1.) 11 Feb 2025 22:29:59
We'd eclipse Reading point record in that event and probably also their goal difference record too. Hope it happens. 106 points and +67 the targets. ?????.
2.) 12 Feb 2025 08:50:53
I was thinking the same OP, but it couldn’t happen, could it? ?.
08 Feb 2025 15:22:35
Too many changes for me, we looked very average with that tam on the pitch.
A bit disappointed with some individual performances, thought Ramazanni could have been braver with his attempts on goal,
Guilavogui was poor, don’t know really what he adds to our game?
Pascals pen was a tragedy, and the game was effectively over for me after that miss.
Chambers was the only real bright light for me.
We looked half the team we normally are and perhaps understandably so with 10 changes.
We move on.
1.) 08 Feb 2025 15:35:09
Chambers and Schmidt looked great. The rest were poor. Gnonto's form is shocking. Joseph a better 10 than 9 and chambers the better 9.
I'm not happy we lost, but I am happy we didn't risk our players and we have no commitments other than promotion.
I fully support Farkes decision today. Farke in.
2.) 08 Feb 2025 16:04:37
Dames if he does damed if he don’t
Pretty much everyone calling for changes 90 minutes later farke messed up… hindsight’s a wonderful thing
Personally couldn’t care less, the cup is a distraction and has cost us in the past.
We didn’t want to win and got a great result
To all the experts calling for darlow… that’s why farke stuck with the brilliant mess!
We top of the leauge we top of the leauge… Daniel farkes army is top of the leauge.
3.) 08 Feb 2025 16:09:51
Yes motagain. It was probably what was needed a bit of a rest for the first team. Not at all bothered about a cup run but I am disappointed with the manner of the loss. No one really grabbed their chance to play a full 90mins and push the first 11.
You could see one or two rusty passes and players not on the same page. Second half just fizzled out really.
We have a championship to win so let's get on.
4.) 08 Feb 2025 16:45:23
Agree with sentiments above its all about the next 15 Champo matches top2 must do.
Wasnt at all interested in the Leeds cup match
However 2 important observations
1) Darlow getting beat at neat post for 2nd goal was not a good look and prime deja vu Meslier mode . seen Mes get beat at his near post to concede a goal COUNTLESS times.
Man we need better keepers next season!
And
2) Farkey needs to get a frigging grip and assign a confident competent penalty taker (if JP not on pitch)
As PS has missed several now and looked very skaky taking it!
5.) 08 Feb 2025 17:39:53
Personally wasn’t calling for too many changes, we made less changes against Harrogate and were pretty awful that day.
Totally understand Farke resting players and have no qualms over that.
We do have bigger fish to fry and nothing should stand in the way of that.
Hate losing against dirty Millwall though, one of those really irritating teams. ?.
{Ed025's Note - i agree OP, you could have picked up injuries and that may have scuppered your promotion claims mate, bigger fish to fry indeed..
6.) 08 Feb 2025 17:48:23
I like mess asyou probs worked out, however 2 deflections for the millwall goals. Darlow did everything he was asked but for 2 unfortunate events.
Agree with OP, once the penalty was missed game was finished.
I’m not saying we couldn’t have necessarily had both but I personally think a cup run would of been beneficial in my opinion i am glad we rested keys players and Watford looked tired towards the end V Sunderland where as HOPEFULLY we will be fresh.
7.) 08 Feb 2025 17:50:31
Don't worry, Op, Millwall will come to Leeds next month, thinking it will be a walk in the park, and they'll be walked all over the park.
Farke will have something to prove, and 11 players to prove it with, next time they meet.
8.) 08 Feb 2025 18:21:27
What MOTalaw said. the game to win is the Champo home game against Millwall. send the soft Sarf London lads packing with an absolute thrashing!
9.) 08 Feb 2025 18:29:16
WOULD NOT HAVE been sorry.
10.) 09 Feb 2025 08:34:55
Meslier didn’t even play but he still gets slagged off?
11.) 09 Feb 2025 09:16:32
I don't know how the Cup has cost us in the past Berm. We hardly ever get past the third round!
12.) 09 Feb 2025 09:50:50
Lol OP. Sad but true. Hey ho.
13.) 09 Feb 2025 11:35:26
Leauge one feath
Twice we had great cup runs beating bigger teams and our leauge firm suffered
As many said we have a small squad think aus said 16 players why risk them when items in touching distance
Ed’s non baised and he said the same, think we can or should all accept that.
06 Feb 2025 08:48:09
Great performance again last night, this is all proving now that the character and the momentum of all the players is getting bigger with every game we play.
For the Stato’s there’s undeniable facts that breaking club records vindicates that we have what it takes to win this league.
It’s visible to see the confidence oozing out of the players on the pitch, everyone plays for each other with maximum intent. It’s exactly what we lacked towards the end of the campaign last season, that will not happen again, that is for sure.
Meslier showed also what he is more than capable of doing and still is in my estimation, by far the best keeper in this league in a global sense.
We create so many goal scoring opportunities which we might not have so much in the Premiership and it’s something we have to improve on, to turn those chances into goals. It’ should have been a 5/ 6-0 last night. Piroe and James are good quality in the Championship and I hope they can improve on that quality in the Premiership as they will definitely need to.
Big praise to Farke also, he’s got this team bang on where it needs to be to get this job done. The Championship is the hardest and toughest league in the world, winning promotion from it wins the ultimate praise and respect.
1.) 06 Feb 2025 09:29:41
But if we spent £100 million in January we might of won 3-0 OP. can’t believe you are happy with only a 2-0 win against the form team away from home. If the worst keeper in the league didn’t get lucky and make 2 camera saves then we might of lost.
FARKE OUT
AK (who has no relevance to transfers) OUT
49ers OUT
POSITIVE (company men) FANS OUT.
2.) 06 Feb 2025 09:33:58
You know. Sometimes I think posts are written purposely to wind people up. I think quite a few do it intentionally.
I agree wholeheartedly with your first and third paragraph. But you got to be honest, your second is comical. Anyway. Your opinion and that’s fine.
Let’s hope fourth is true also but I seem to recall he had us there last season too.
So. So far this season despite him lacking in Certain areas. Yes. A big shout out to Farke. Let’s hope he can finish the job this year.
3.) 06 Feb 2025 10:55:14
It’s only comical in your point of view Aus. I don’t expect anyone on here to share the same views I have on Meslier or our club for that matter. I’m just glad that our coach has the same opinion.
Doubters will always express their caution, we are fans of a very emotional club that carries more than its fair share of baggage. I understand it but I choose not to be a part of that self deprecating view of our club.
Although the Revie period was a sort of successful period for the club on the same hand unintentionally it has created an enormous amount of emotional pressure of the many years after and even today.
Hence those self deprecating views, like (we will probably finish in the play offs and lose again) !
You will always attract what you believe in.
4.) 06 Feb 2025 11:05:11
Good post OP, was very wary of an ion form dangerous Coventry team, and a certain manager who has recent history of wishing to derail our ambitions.
Was out last evening, but have now watched the highlights, my summary was another excellent professional performance, and I give all due credit for Daniel Farke getting this team performing to the highest level in the league bar none. Plus, excellent rotation of our midfield, especially on the back of the previous victory.
Well done Mes for two excellent saves (Have previously noted his biggest strengths are close quarter reaction saves and 1vs1) but it’s two saves, and he’s playing behind the second meanest defence in the division.
But all kudos to Farke for his convictions when keeping him in, when it would have been very easy to have tried Darlow, it has clearly boosted the lads confidence.
Personally, I don’t get, understand all the piling in on Baz, for his previous opinions (from many posters) who had previously said in writing, they wouldn’t fall under “I told you so” mantra?
Yes Baz does do this at times, but two wrongs don’t make a right, nor does Farkes ongoing achievements make one posters opinion more superior than another, or take away his right to retain his own opinion.
With regard to Stats, we must not let the truth get in the way of our individual narratives, of course we should justly hold and praise Farkey and the team for this season’s magnificent statistical achievements.
But factually, statistically, Mes currently ranks 8th for overall save % in the league and 12th for expected goals saved which is an improvement of one place, possibly as a result of his two excellent saves last night, keep improving Illan.
Petty digs about Bielsa, Dan James (top of key chances created in this league) in order to score points against other posters (Baz) , is still criticising a magnificent legend of a Leeds United Manager and current player, under the guise of its getting back at other posters (Baz) perceived criticism of players, oh the irony of it all!
Why can’t we just enjoy the moment of our team performing so well, posters don’t need referencing and certainly we don’t deserve any credit or kudos it’s just a banter site, not FIFA manager.
And if we are insistent on making positive statistical references, then we should not denigrate other posters for simply extolling the same truthful statistics, even if it is contrary to our own beliefs, narratives.
Brilliant win, now Daniel, please rest our key players (Rodan, Piroe, Solomon, DJ) to avoid any unnecessary injuries, against those Wall thugs.
5.) 06 Feb 2025 11:10:20
'Global sense' OP?
Wuat Aus said re 2nd paragraph.
6.) 06 Feb 2025 11:57:50
Utterly superb post Class . as ever very logival and crucially very WELL BALANCED class post!
I have said several times before there is very good reason why I ( nor anyone) can counter yout posts . they are so well balanced.
Top poster.
7.) 06 Feb 2025 12:18:34
Will you marry me class. That post is perfection.
I’ve just chucked my wife out. You can cook right?
8.) 06 Feb 2025 12:26:41
Lmao Aus ?? brilliant.
9.) 06 Feb 2025 12:48:21
Can’t boil an egg Aus, sorry but always fancied a trip down under!
10.) 06 Feb 2025 14:06:53
Which site you using class? I have mes 6th on overall save %. Better than Sunderland in the top 4. So not even the worst of the top 4 keepers like claimed.
On the same website I have Meslier on
1st matches played
1st on match started
1st on minutes
Proves that farke trusts him and he stays fit
2nd on goals conceded per 90 mins
1st on team wins when playing
2nd on clean sheets
2nd on clean sheet % of matches played
Amazing how all these stats are ignored. But the one that digs out the keeper is the one that’s provided.
11.) 06 Feb 2025 13:58:35
I can see your point of trying to make a balanced post Class but I’m not having not responding to Baz’s very much opinionated points of view, with his more than a fair dollop of piss taking with it. He of course is entitled to his points of view like we all are but is it not discussion and debating to oppose other’s opinions?
Baz does love his point scoring on here, I for one couldn’t care less about it as I find it a little childish
But if he wishes to continue doing that then good luck to him as I certainly won’t be competing with him in that game.
I’m quite happy to have his opinions on here, gives me plenty of ammunition to counter his opinions.
I seriously don’t think posters are ganging up on him ?
and if they do retaliate with a bit of spice then all’s fair in love and war as Baz and George have both enjoyed at bit of that.
You are right in saying two wrongs don’t make a right but do you honestly believe that atmosphere on here amongst some is going to change anytime soon?
I take a certain amount of flak on here for supporting our keeper and that really doesn’t bother me, it’s my opinion and I’m more than happy to argue that point with anyone on here as with any other subjects.
I find it truly bizarre that we are enjoying some brilliant football at our club yet still so many want to condemn Ilan Meslier, even when he does pull off an excellent game?
In my opinion I find that quite sad in all honesty.
12.) 06 Feb 2025 15:25:42
Keep pumping those stats out LAD, they will most likely be ignored but they must be stated. Meslier does not deserve the over the top abuse and cancellation of his talents of being a very good goalkeeper.
What counts the most for me is that his coach believes in him, the rest is just noise in the background.
13.) 06 Feb 2025 15:36:46
LAD I use Fotball
With regards your stats presented, it’s the same on here too in a slightly different format m.
On the same website I have Meslier on
1st matches played
1st on match started
1st on minutes
Proves that farke trusts him and he stays fit.
Fully agree LAD this confirms his longevity and the trust our manager places in him?
2nd on goals conceded per 90 mins
1st on team wins when playing
2nd on clean sheets
2nd on clean sheet % of matches played
Again, I fully agree LAD exactly the same results although the second set of results are a collective reflection of the whole teams’s defence from front to back.
For the avoidance of doubt, LAD I’ve never posted any personal opinions, or any derogatory names with regards to our young keeper, (I know you haven’t said that) but it’s important to me, I gave praise where fully merited for his two excellent saves last night.
The reason, I personally give greater credence to the individual stats in relation to the saves he makes as a % is it’s based on much fewer shots faced, (Johansson at Stoke) and I fully accept it may be harder for Illan to maintain absolute focus when we dominate the opposition for such long periods.
But the expected goals stopped metric, places Illan 12th it just does, therefore, I posted it because it’s factually correct, I’m not doing it for any other reason than it’s factually correct, and it reflects how he performs when our defences are breached and it’s all on our young keeper to make the save.
I personally like stats, BUT they can be misread, and of manipulated to a particular agenda (look at politics) and they are certainly not the be all and end all.
And there are always anomalies like Pascal being the most efficient passer of a ball in the league even though it’s probably never more than a few feet each time.
Largie having the most attempted shots % although he’s played very little of late.
No surprise that DJ creates the most significant expected goals chances in the league with 13 although only 6 ended up as goals for us, but that’s down to other individuals wasting the opportunities and I fully agree they are not judged the same way as keepers are, but that’s uniformly across all football.
We win and lose as one complete team, but please read my original post, as I very much praise Illan for his saves and Farke’s powers of conviction in sticking with him.
14.) 06 Feb 2025 17:03:40
I am not suggesting you have Class, just posting other stats too.
I am glad you mentioned young keeper too because he is 8th / 6th on saves % but is the 2nd youngest keeper from 8th upwards so we could assume he is still to get better with age, and if he does get better then that surely benefits us unless he is driven out of our club by negative fans and then becomes better elsewhere at our expense.
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08 Jan 2025 18:17:44
Imagine Meslier playing Champions League with Man United!
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19 Feb 2025 11:43:24
I concur Bright, reinforcement of agendas are being made with weak and futile excuses.
I can even read some of the posts right now after winning the league and securing promotion, "He was very privileged with good players and got lucky with his very poor management”.
Very sad.
19 Feb 2025 08:57:42
Oh come all ye unfaithful, let’s all glorify our shjt coach.
So sending on a CB for Tanaka was to reinforce our defense when we are chasing the game.?
Struijk was sent on to try and create another option to score a goal.
I mean come on Chris why have coach at all, just let the players go feral and see what happens.
Thats just being plain arrogance in my opinion.
It’s quite strange how shocking management as you brazenly call it sits us at the top of the league. ??
Unbelievable mentality.
19 Feb 2025 07:46:59
I’m not sure what that means George, yes all successful coaches are possibly improving themselves all the time but is that to say he was tactically inept or impaired when he won the Championship twice with Norwich?
Having said that i'm glad that you can see what I see, that he is a successful and impressive coach in the Championship and not that it is some uneducated and arrogant theory that he got lucky with a so called cheat code and flukey tactics.
19 Feb 2025 05:46:10
Unbelievable, so there you have it, Farke, making the decision to send on Struijk and Rothwell to potentially find a way to score a goal against a defiant and resolute Sunderland was all down to a pure fluke.!
If i actually and truly believed that i would honestly give up on football and become a fan of beach volleyball or synchronized swimming or something.
18 Feb 2025 23:12:55
But the anti Farke parade banners are still waving furiously aren’t they Baz. Funny how some just can’t accept that the reason we won that game last night was because of a superb tactical substitution and not because of a huge slice of luck.