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29 Jul 2025 05:50:48
Looks like Schmidt wants to leave now which will give the recruitment team more work to do to find a replacement for him. Don’t think we should rely solely on on a semi crocked Byam to cover both RB and LB positions.
The reality is Schmidt is a young ambitious player but it doesn’t look likely that he will be claiming Bogles position any time soon., even though he looks promising.
1.) 29 Jul 2025 07:12:45
A real loss to the team if Schmidt goes, and a bit of an unusual move to Leeds to agree to let him leave when we need cover back there.
Byram isn't a replacement for Schmidt.
2.) 29 Jul 2025 07:28:17
I don't even think he's looked that good when he's played. All huff and bluster. It's a lesson for the board this one imo. If the gaffer doesn't want him, don't sign him.
3.) 29 Jul 2025 07:58:40
Brighty - if you’ve got an impression that it’s all huff and bluster, it’s probably just the lad’s desperation to prove himself to Farke in the pitifully small amount of time he’s been given on the pitch. He’s actually a decent player. If Byram, who Farke put his total trust due to their established player/ manager relationship, hadn’t been here, Schmidt would have had far more opportunity to show what he’s actually capable of.
4.) 29 Jul 2025 09:03:34
Agree clue. I was impressed with him everyone he was on the pitch in whatever position. I’d go as far as to say that mostly when he was on the pitch, he was our best player at that time. Clearly a Farke issue here. Bit of a Shame cause lad can play.
5.) 29 Jul 2025 09:46:09
Agree Schmidt is an international player of decent quality who has not been given a chance, it's a shame but can't blame him wanting to leave and you guys are correct Bryan is not sufficient cover for one position never mind 2.
6.) 29 Jul 2025 09:56:25
Huff and puff
Step forward the 1 and only
Mr Aaronson,
Will we be lucky enough to offload this fella?
Will get torn apart next Seez.
7.) 29 Jul 2025 10:12:29
We see these players wants a week if you get the drift mot.
8.) 29 Jul 2025 10:31:17
We aren't looking to offload Aaronson as far as I know.
9.) 29 Jul 2025 10:35:58
Schmitt has shown nothing to say he was a good buy IMO.
Always seemed to have to think what to do rather than just be instinctive. No loss.
10.) 29 Jul 2025 11:54:35
Lol Chris. Very true!
11.) 29 Jul 2025 12:28:11
I suspect had Aaronson only cost us £7 million and not the outrageous £25 million he would have been released quick smart and although I truly hope I'm made to eat my words and Aaronson surprises us all I think the owners are hoping BA can look like he belongs in the EPL and his market value increases because atm I can't imagine any club would want to splash more than £7 million on the fella so a big PSR loss.
12.) 29 Jul 2025 12:32:13
Schmidt never got a look in but he's played at a decent level. The problem is that we have two FB's who are going to be playing the majority of the time. Byram can cover but has injury issues so we need at least one more FB if Schmidt goes. So you buy bench warmers who're not as good as your two main men, will play very little and then get criticism when they do come on and don't perform.
I know Farke likes to run with a small squad but the Premier League is completely different to the Championship in intensity and I think we want decent cover who we can trust because there will be injuries and fatigue and rotation will be important.
13.) 29 Jul 2025 13:35:44
I don't get why some of you are so keen on Schmidt? I've seen every minute he's played for rhe first team, live when it comes to home games and I've watched him off the ball and he's shown absolutely nothing. Barely gets over half way when he plays full back. I've got nothing against the lad, I'm sure he does his best but he just doesn't have the talent for the Championship, never mind the Premier League. What am I not seeing?
14.) 30 Jul 2025 00:00:30
Talent dogood .
15.) 31 Jul 2025 23:48:16
Well really lads if you look at Schmidt, on YouTube he does nt look half bad, he can hit the ball he s pretty energetic, and doesn’t look bad but what you ve got to remember he s had no game time, and your saying he has nt really gone over half way line, but is that what he s been told you surely can t judge him off what he’s done because if you watched him before coming to us he played wing or left back for club and country, so I don’t think he s that bad, and the other thing is farke, wanted him but has nt played him, so again is it something there, because we will see if mr farke, is any good this year when he s got to pick the team, who do you leave out stach, long staff, griev, amps, and mr tanaka, then struick, rodon, bijol, bogle, guds, and he s also bringing in more so good luck, and like I’ve said before you can t keep everyone happy.
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.
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04 Nov 2025 07:33:30
There have been several posts already this season stating before games that this is a must win game. For me these kind of statements are not necessary until the math starts to show the un probabilities of survival are imminent. With only being just over quarter way through the season it is not necessary to be overly concerned just yet.
However, it is likely that we will be in a relegation battle this season and in the respect of keeping on track with more or less a point a game, considering our three very tough matches after Forest, I feel we must not lose this particular game.
With West Ham playing Burnley as well, if there are negative results for Burnley and us there will be a bunching up effect looming at the bottom, bar Wolves I expect.
So not losing to Forest will retain that little buffer zone that will hopefully continue for as long as possible.
We need at least West Ham or Forest to continue their struggles as well as Burnley to give us a chance of staying up this season.
So all considering, this game for me is a must not lose one, if we can pick up a point at Forest it will be quite significant for our cause in my opinion.
1.) 04 Nov 2025 08:17:20
All very logical OP. Logical vs emotional is the only way to be this season. It is, and will continue to be a rough ride, whoever is the gaffer, and whatever point in time. A point against a Dyche Forest, who should, on paper, comfortably stay up, would be valuable.
2.) 04 Nov 2025 08:46:15
West ham just thumped Newcastle as opposed to us not.
I agree only in last 5-6 games will it likely be must win scenario.
Let’s hope for a reversal of our recent form and tactics and we start with a confidence boosting 3 this weekend.
8 points from next 5 games should be achievable imo.
3.) 04 Nov 2025 08:58:56
Just saying
The run of fixtures after forest into almost February is scary OP,
Qué Sera Sera is now only mantra for me ?
Speedy recovery pal, and no doubt we will be crossing swords again soon ?.
4.) 04 Nov 2025 10:11:43
So Aus, you are saying we will lose just one of our next 5 games if the possible 8 points is achieved? It's possible but highly unlikely though.
5.) 04 Nov 2025 11:01:04
Over the next four games it is possible to pick up four points which for me would hold us in a positive continuing position which should keep us on target for survival.
Any home game for us we must at all costs get a result, bar the elite teams but if we do it will be a huge bonus.
6.) 04 Nov 2025 11:11:21
the term 'must-win' does get banded about too often these days. a result against Burnley in October doesn't mean we are or are not relegated, but I think people mean if we don't win a certain game it could cause serious damage to our hopes. We lost to Burnley yes but we may pick up an unexpected win elsewhere (e.
g. Citeh or Liverpool) to keep our points total on track. Its not genuinely must win until a loss of 3 points means it is mathematically impossible to stay up but I do get why that term is used even this early in the season.
7.) 04 Nov 2025 12:50:19
Love that word Alf. May.
8.) 04 Nov 2025 12:54:21
I’m saying. It’s possible to get wins v forest vila and points off Chelsea and pool. None of those 4 are consistent and setting the world alight.
Or am I being too positively optimistic?
As Alf says. It may happen.
9.) 04 Nov 2025 12:55:13
Can see both sides of the argument in relation to ‘must win’ games for myself.
Of course only the passage of time will validate as to whether any game was truly a ‘must win’ game, conversely, team momentum is so very important in the EPL especially for a newly promoted side as Sunderland continue to show.
We will never know if the board (all in attendance) for the Wet Sham game at home, would have dispensed with DF had we lost that game, but that would have met the criteria for a must win game in relation to DF future.
Irrespective, someone stating they considered a certain game is a must win game, it’s just their opinion, aren’t we always saying variety is everything on a banter site, and everyone has a right to share their opinion, truly don’t understand why anyone should be bothered about the phrase of must win.
We can’t pick and choose what is valid opinion just because it doesn’t marry with our own personal views, so long as it’s never personal, it should be a free for all.
10.) 04 Nov 2025 13:35:12
Way too optimistic Aus, it could very well be weeks after next game before we take. points again, lack of goals is beginning to show,
11.) 04 Nov 2025 16:50:39
Correct Aus, West Ham thumped Newcastle as opposed to us not, but also we beat West Ham as opposed to Newcastle not. What that tells us is the league is variable, and with a few exceptions anyone can beat anyone.
Agreed, only towards the end of the season can we start talking about "must win" scenarios. Maybe we could class the Forest game as "must not lose" though.
12.) 04 Nov 2025 21:00:28
We can't beat Burnley and scraped a win at wolves and we will magically make points appear against city and Liverpool?
I need to go sit down.
13.) 05 Nov 2025 07:29:20
It's not unheard of, and we've done it before, Mo.
25 Oct 2025 15:05:34
I’ll be interested how Sunderland get on today against Chelsea, they haven’t really faced an inform team so far apart from their draw against Palace. I can see the slippery spiral downwards starting for them sooner than later.
1.) 25 Oct 2025 17:01:22
But not today buddy?! ???.
2.) 25 Oct 2025 17:14:53
Eating my words right now.
3.) 25 Oct 2025 17:41:35
I wouldn't worry what others are doing lads, it's all about Leeds ?.
4.) 25 Oct 2025 21:40:16
Chelsea aren't really in form tbh.
5.) 26 Oct 2025 07:24:21
True Alf, especially when you watch their exceptionally poor defending for that last minute Sunderland goal. Astoundingly bad is all I can say.
20 Oct 2025 14:06:09
Anyone know of the allegation where police are involved of which Burnley player allegedly spat at one of our players during the game yesterday?
1.) 20 Oct 2025 17:35:37
Hannibal mjebril.
As Jack Charlton once famously said : "I'd have chinned him! ".
2.) 20 Oct 2025 19:45:42
Hannibal quickly becoming Pub enemy ¹№1 too Leeds fans.
3.) 20 Oct 2025 20:25:42
The same Hannibal who alleged a racist remark by a PNE player at the end of last season, an issue which is still inresolved 8 months on. Trouble seems to follow some people around.
4.) 21 Oct 2025 12:36:51
For won't of a better phrase, the guy is a privileged turd shute!
17 Oct 2025 16:34:18
Looking to the game against Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday, I see contrary to what some pundits are saying in that Burnley will have to come out and attack.
I can see them playing a very similar game to the last fixture in the Championship, they will I expect defend large parts of the game with a few counter attacks in the hope of getting a lucky goal.
I can’t see Scott Parker changing his tactics that he has instilled into his players.
I won’t be surprised if it’s a nil nil draw and quite a tedious and boring game.
Of course I will watch it but I’m not expecting a spectacle with goals reining in.
Since we are playing away I would still be happy with a point if the result is a draw.
1.) 17 Oct 2025 19:12:35
I agree with all of the above OP except the last bit.
We need the three points. At least eleven wins are needed this season and this is one of those games where a win should be prioritised.
2.) 17 Oct 2025 22:01:00
nothing but a win is acceptable . if we can't beat burnley twice we are going to be in a dog fight.
3.) 17 Oct 2025 22:24:17
Agree corkey. This should be a win. They are below us with less points and we should be beating them. I won’t be happy with a point.
4.) 18 Oct 2025 07:22:53
Problem is that Burnley will be more up for this game than for any other opponent this season, you can be sure of that. Don’t forget we are also virtually wingerless. I think we are going to need a bit of luck to take all three points today, which incidentally we are due.
17 Oct 2025 15:10:39
I did mention on here when the summer transfer window closed that I was concerned about the fact that we could of dispensed with buying a new keeper and that another winger would of helped our cause better this season.
We now have three of our four wingers on the treatment table with only a make shift Aaronson and Harrison who does not get my heart racing when I see him on the pitch.
For me this is a very big concern that I hope this is only short term? .
Ramazani being loaned out might have been a mistake but then again I’m not sure he would have made an impact in the Premiership. Then there is Solomon, arguably our best player last season, did we make an offer for him? Thomas Frank didn’t want him, was he a political hot potato being an Israeli?
For me he would have been a good fit even with Okafor who will not play a full season with his injury issues.
I really hope this will not be a big regret if our recruitment come the end of this season.
1.) 17 Oct 2025 19:16:00
I remember you saying a keeper or at least an expensive keeper should be ignored and another big signing forward bought instead.
I and many others disagreed but in hindsight you may have been correct mate.
Time will tell I suppose?
2.) 17 Oct 2025 22:30:04
Agree opti
Don’t think injuries were considered in our transfer policy as we also bought injury prone players and loaned out Rama and didn’t buy solo. Two recently fit players.
These injuiries can be of no excuse as they planned their transfer window.
I also don’t see the point of four gk. Silly. As prev said. Don’t see point with 3 on the bench either.
OptimistPesimistt's rumour replies
26 Jun 2025 07:58:26
You are entitled to your opinion as I am mine and I don’t like your opinions of Meslier and Farke.
25 Jun 2025 23:17:58
Yeah right ? is that disrespectful?
You bet your sweet Fanny ass.
15 Apr 2025 22:26:12
I’d rather have pope Francis.
08 Mar 2025 16:06:51
Harrison has always struggled to reach the levels required to be a Premiership player. Just not good enough and I’m sure he will go back to the MLS as it’s unlikely that he wants to play Championship football which is and always has been his level.
Long contracts are given to a lot of players now so to spread out payments and avoid over spending with PSR.
08 Jan 2025 18:17:44
Imagine Meslier playing Champions League with Man United!
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07 Nov 2025 14:55:23
Let’s get Jesse back Aus, he kept us up, just.
As you rightly point out it doesn’t always work to change the coach.
07 Nov 2025 14:33:34
For me it isn’t such a exact science to say if we fail against Forest it tells us that we will not likely survive the season.
Farke has over the last two seasons got more from his players after the mid way.
No fit James of Gnonto has left our right flank weakened, I’m looking forward to having Bogle and James uplifting that side of the field. You also have to consider the potential impact of a new signing or two might have also in January.
Forest are struggling this season as their position in the league would suggest and that has been continuing since last April. However since a recent merry go round of coach’s recently, they still have a large squad of talented players who are more than capable of getting the better of us at their ground.
To beat them easily is a bit fanciful, but I do love the confidence MOT.
I’ve never really rated a Sean Dyche team largely due to the way he plays the game. He is now blessed with a team of very capable individuals which I believe he will be incapable of getting the best out of them.
I don’t fear their scoring ability, I’m more concerned about scoring against them.
In my opinion a nil nil draw looks very likely.
Hope we get a bit of luck and break them, it would be a sensational result to get the three points.
07 Nov 2025 09:44:12
Corberan is hardly using him at Valencia although he hard a injury for a while. But it does look like Corberan does not favour him.
In respect of a recall in January he might be loaned out to another club.
The whole point of loan was to gain more experience and improve himself because clearly he’s not good enough, especially for top flight football.
He no doubts has mercurial talents but there’s a lot more to football than doing a bunch of back flips.
07 Nov 2025 08:07:22
It’s not easy for any coach to turn around a relegation bound team. It’s probable that Slot and Iraola even with their current successes would have failed at keeping us up.
Poor recruitment was our downfall, Bielsa wasn’t given decent players to work with apart from Raphinha and he didn’t stay long.
You can’t polish a stinking turd.
It’s only speculation that says Bielsa couldn’t of turned it around. Surely you can’t be saying that Jesse’’"Monkey dancing" Marsch was a better coach than Marcelo?
I like to think what players we could of attracted in this summers transfer window had Bielsa been at the helm. I’m sure Paixao would’ve signed for us instead of opting for Dezerbi at Marseille.
06 Nov 2025 16:42:49
Aus, question for you, bit dated now but do you think the gamble to sack Bielsa for Marsch was a good one in the long run.?
I still believe that Radz should not have pulled the trigger in Bielsa, it would have been a better gamble to of kept him as long as possible in my opinion.