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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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18 Dec 2025 09:15:32
I have to say that with the new 3-5-2 counter attacking formation, it does look effective but only in periods as it has shown against Liverpool and Brentford. The weaknesses is that we do lose possession more often and our pressing is affected also whereas with our usual back four we are more comfortable on the ball and our attacking.
Watching the game against Brentford and I did a replay of it, the entertainment value of our game has diminished somewhat, we are more now hustling and bustling our opponents, in all it now appears it’s about making it more difficult for them to play football rather than us playing football.
But when we transform during a match to a flat back four we appear to have more fluidity. and control.
So how does this work for the rest of this season? and will we get found out when making these transformations mid match or whenever?
Certainly for the moment we are creating a difficulty for our opponents, I’m also not sure if this is just a reflex decision by Farke who had all and sundry on his back only recently or is this genius on his behalf and is he adapting to situations and finally becoming a bonafide Premiership coach?
1.) 18 Dec 2025 09:49:19
Well as you said OP, doubt very much DF would listen to or be pressured by the fans, so hopefully the latter.
2.) 18 Dec 2025 10:11:56
I think first and foremost we have to stop teams playing. Make them uncomfortable and make mistakes. We have to constantly think on our feet. Even if this means multiple changes in formation to suit the game as it unfolds.
3.) 18 Dec 2025 10:39:04
I think any coach in the Premiership who feels he has to listen to the fans for advice how to coach his team or be pressured by the fans to make changes that some of them want is not a professional football coach, he may as well be just a greasy German meatball as some have already called him.
In fact there is no point him being at the club if you believe that nonsense.
It appears so difficult for some fans to give Daniel Farke any credit whatsoever, I truly find it hard to comprehend.
4.) 18 Dec 2025 11:05:05
Time will tell re farkes credential. As of now as the owners weren’t good enough to find a replacement and stuck by him. We shall see. As of now he is flirting with failure rather than being successful.
5.) 18 Dec 2025 12:21:14
I will be interested in your opinion should we get relegated opti. For what it’s worth so far only Alf thinks we will. I don’t by the skin of our teeth.
Can we wait until the end of the season though?
Is it like a marriage with you. Thick and thin. Sickness and health. To death we depart? Or does realism kick in at some point?
6.) 18 Dec 2025 13:25:03
Aus. Plain and simple, but not personal, your desire for potential multiple switches in formation in a game, is total pie in the sky and complete twoddle! Never happening. If it did, Farke, or anyone, at any level would be labelled a lunatic.
Yes, formations can be fluid depending on possession, but multiple straight switches? Nah.
Anyone with a lengthy involvement in the game, at playing and / or coaching level knows this, which is why I've taken issue with it.
Again, nowt personal, just pointing it out.
7.) 18 Dec 2025 13:43:59
For me Aus it’s very simple, with the quality of players we’ve got, which is not at lot, Farke and his staff who have worked with some of them for two and a half seasons now and after winning the Championship title, is in my mind, the best man available to scrape a survival bid to stay in this league.
As I’ve posted before, if we do survive then is he the best coach to take us forward?, that is the question the 49er’s will have to decide and for me I truly don’t know.
Seeing how this season ends might give us a better picture, but make no mistake Aus, Farke has not got a quality Premiership team to work with, West Ham, Forest and arguably Wolves do.
So I think he deserves for the time being to be given the credit he very much deserves to be keeping us out of the relegation zone, even if it is a small margin.
All the stats would most definitely show that we are destined to be relegated with or without Daniel Farke.
The sad thing for me is that the next time we have back to back losses and we will, there will be another big call for Farke to be sacked again, that my friend is a given.
8.) 18 Dec 2025 15:48:43
Aus where do you get that from Farke is flirting with failure?
Bar a couple of games we've had chance to take at least a point!
He's changed formation to help the team and still people calling for his head! In Farke we trust and his Big German SAUSAGE ???.
9.) 18 Dec 2025 17:12:00
It’s very simple. Who signed the lot of non quality players, DF being one for sure other teams spent the same as us doing very well. Funny.
10.) 19 Dec 2025 08:04:36
Which other teams, who have just been promoted, and spent the same as us, are doing very well Whitey?
11.) 19 Dec 2025 08:27:28
Sunderland look at them they may have spent a little more but the point is they got quality.
15 Dec 2025 16:38:25
So glad DCL is getting the opportunity to prove his many doubters wrong, you can guess perhaps what he was telling Willy after the match, keep sending in those kind of balls and I’ll make sure it goes in the net.
He has lacked good service into the box by his w.
1.) 15 Dec 2025 16:56:36
I think my only frustration last night was that we didn't get that ball across at the first opportunity; we seem to want to create the perfect cross - which of course Willy did in the end. Amps did well to get that ball to him.
2.) 15 Dec 2025 18:34:20
That’s what Gnonto can do unlike Aaronson who probably would have fell over.
3.) 15 Dec 2025 19:24:21
I think they may have been working on the supply to DCL, I hope it wasn’t just a one off from Willy, they really need to target him with quality crosses, I think he can out leap any defender in the Premiership, Ronaldoesque if you like.
Still concerned that we’ll lose him to injury at some point though, fingers crossed and that goes for Okafor too. Lose both of them and we are in trouble.
4.) 15 Dec 2025 20:54:53
Last season Bogle supplied lots of first time crosses, hasn't got forward as much this season as expected, but this formation will hopefully allow him to get back to his best.
5.) 16 Dec 2025 04:45:19
He had the opportunity for the first 11 games opti but failed. The new system obviously suits him and long may his hot streak continue. He is currently doing what he is paid to do which is my prerequisite. He wasn’t before.
6.) 16 Dec 2025 06:45:24
There were some chances that he could have done better with but in the main the service he received was little to poor. Bogle who last season was impressive with his assists but not so far this season and with no James and Gnonto it meant very little was coming his way.
More to do with that in my interpretation than the change of formation.
7.) 16 Dec 2025 08:53:45
So farkes fault with choice of formation and tactics opti? Not dcl?
8.) 16 Dec 2025 08:59:46
I believe it has everything to do with the change of formation Opti but that’s what makes it a banter site.
Agree service was poor previously, but that’s because we had three defensive midfielders sitting deep zero creativity, and Gabby and Bogle seldom had the opportunity to cross the halfway line let alone create something when our wide players were an unfit Okafor and BA.
DCL missed some very easy chances but we knew he was far from fit and all players need match sharpness.
In the new formation DCL has a partner to share the workload Namecheck/ Okafor consequently DCL looking fitter for longer each game.
Don’t matter who or how we score them but the Brentford goal aside the DCL goals have been tap ins or pens, but the signs are promising of late.
Brilliant cross from Willy and can’t DCL leap!
Onwards and upwards and whoever was instrumental in the installation of the software update of DF 2.0 Thank you! (Aus? )
We have fight and passion back and a team to be proud of again, rather than clinging onto reasons, excuses to explain the previously inept performances witnessed at Brighton, Forest and Burnley.
Credit where it’s due Daniel keep going and make hay whilst teams lose players for AFCON.
9.) 16 Dec 2025 09:38:39
Like he said himself, he's fitter than ever, and that's another game under the belt with a full 90.
Re Boges. I did get twitchy a few times the other night when Rodon of all players was interchanging passes with him down the right in very advanced positions! Was it just me?
10.) 16 Dec 2025 10:07:29
Spot on class. Can’t wait for version 3. He will be a monster manager ?.
11.) 16 Dec 2025 10:43:56
Without doubt the 3-5-2 has given us another option that works well, it should be noted that against Liverpool it wasn’t working until we reverted to 4-3-3.
I’m very happy that Farke has been more flexible in his tactics but definitely not accepting that the players were disinterested and couldn’t be bothered against Forest and Brighton, they were in my opinion both much better teams than Brentford and playing them both away they did play the better football and made us look poor, that’s also down to our low quality.
We will still struggle in away games with whatever formation he plays and that's simply us being essentially a Championship club.
DCL’s involvement is getting better and as Class points out that will be down to fitness and not forgetting having to gel with his new teammates which quite often doesn’t happen overnight.
Stach and Gudmundsson are also players who have also needed time to adjust to their new teammates.
This all bodes well for us so long as we can avoid a calamity of injuries at the same time like we did with Bielsa with a thin squad.
I’m glad fans are happy for now and not calling for Farke to be sacked as I felt this would not be necessary in the long run of this season. However I haven’t changed my mind that we are still in a battle for that 17th place, it’s that or relegation as far as I’m concerned but I’m very hopeful that we will just nick survival.
12.) 16 Dec 2025 12:40:16
It wasn't just you Bright, he may have heard me yelling from here to get back in position!
13.) 16 Dec 2025 12:52:10
That's a really great point too, Opti! Let's face it, the equalising goals have both come from subs in good time, and a reversion to a flat back 4.
Stach and Gabs both starting to shift up a gear, plus Amps starting to settle back into MF is a huge bonus.
And Brendan, for all his detractors, has injected energy and a spark as a sub too.
Also worth pointing out the lack of B plans from opposing coaches when Farke makes tactical tweaks!? Maybe limpness in tactical nous is part and parcel of gaffers these days?
14.) 16 Dec 2025 17:22:43
Lol Canada! I was yelling too! ??.
13 Dec 2025 09:18:35
To play like we did at Elland rd against Liverpool in those last 20 mins in a whole game away to Brentford is very unlikely.
Most of our away performances have been less than mediocre and when we have played well it’s only in spits and spurts or only in one half.
I don’t think this a question of motivation and desire because I see it on the pitch, a lot will say it’s because of the formation which I also believe is not the case.
Our sole handicap is that we simply do not possess enough quality in our squad.
We rely mainly on adrenaline which is created with our fans at Elland road.
The players will be buoyed by the recent results and will give a performance but I doubt it will be for 90mins. As I’ve posted before a draw will be a very kind result against a Brentford who have a good record at home with Kieth Andrews.
I think we’ll start with a 4-3-3 and if so Farke may change that if we go behind in the second half. Preserving our strikers is imperative.
1.) 13 Dec 2025 18:08:07
Absolutely no reason why it cannot be a similar level of application from here on, it’s the same team same coach, fully accepting of the lift our home supporters give to the players, however….
Forest and Brighton game (I attended) was absolutely woeful I recall Amos petulantly hacking down a Brighton player and getting a silly yellow card and that’s honestly the only agression shown by the whole team, a good section of the Leeds supporters left before the end it was that bad.
For myself the 3 at the back moves our best creators (Gabby and Bogle) forward and we have seen the second striker sharing the load up top certainly helped DCL finish stronger.
I think Brentford have a strong midfield and Jordan Henderson has been a shred buy for them, I’d be very happy with a point, but want DF 2.0 to maintain our current formation and proactive decision making substitutions.
11 Dec 2025 12:50:22
Looking towards the game on Sunday against Brentford and I’m getting a little nervous if Farke does stick with the 3-5-2 formation with Namencha now injured which will mean again DCL and Okafor up top.
How long will it be before one or both of these also injury prone players are out with injuries.
It maybe that Farke had contemplated using his old 3-5-2 formation that he used with Dortmund already at the beginning of the season, but on reflection of the evident frailty of our strikers, chose to use them very sparingly, hence the 4-3-3.
If we lose DCL now it will be a complete disaster for us, as much as some believe him to be inaffective, I believe he has similar attributes to Paddy but better. There’s a lot more to his game than some want to believe, I also didn’t rate him when he arrived but I have definitely changed my opinion on him now and I do believe he is vital to our survival this season.
It’s a nightmare situation for Farke, I hope he can avoid these crucial injuries to our already very thin squad.
1.) 11 Dec 2025 13:48:28
We should have kept paddy. Poor decision to get rid while golden boot warms the benches instead of topping up the coffers
I think we will beat Brentford. A scrappy game for sure but we have shown we can do it and a big bonus for us is that our goal threats are everyone on the field.
How does a defence prioritise threats when the majority of our team have scored goals?
Imagine trying to defend a corner against us when bijol, struijk, Rodon, DCl, Nmecha, tanaka, stach and even arronson can score.
2.) 11 Dec 2025 15:19:39
It think Bamford with his injury history would be lucky to feature in two games this season.
I did like Bamford for what he contributed to the team but let’s be honest he was rubbish at scoring goals.
Also can’t see any sense in one crocked player warming the bench for another potentially crocked player.
We walk on very thin ground with our strikers, praying they don’t get injured is all we can do.
As for the rest of the team contributing with the odd goal, so they should. We need every swinging dick in the field to give their maximum for us to stay up.
3.) 11 Dec 2025 15:23:39
Also in my opinion a win at Brentford is extremely generous, our away results are bad, a draw would realistically be a very good result for us.
4.) 11 Dec 2025 16:07:28
Well OP if is a very big word! Now if DCL stays fit and scores in every game left as he has in the last 3 he will probably win the golden boot. If. I find that it is less than pointless fretting over anything that is out if your control and I guess that is a big part of supporters frustrations, we can only watch on as things unfold before us.
If DF is as good a manager as you believe then he is paid to deal with and solve these problems when they arrive. He will need help from the board in January to bolster so he can. As for Sunday, I would have said that the results against Chelsea and Pool were generous if predicted, but they happened. The big plus for me was the manner of those performances.
5.) 11 Dec 2025 16:33:40
Plus of course mate, changing your opinion on DCL? Blimey, is that not a bit fickle dude? ??? Sorry, couldn't resist!
6.) 11 Dec 2025 17:25:03
Vid you can’t expect those recent results to continue throughout this season, it’s simply just not realistic. We are one or two long term injuries away to key players from us falling like a stone in the relegation zone in my opinion.
Our season hangs on a thread and expecting a bounty of reinforcements in January is very unlikely.
Personally i'm keeping my expectations very low and I will be hoping for a miracle for us to stay up. Farke and his players will have to perform well beyond their own capabilities until the last game of the season for us to survive.
7.) 11 Dec 2025 17:53:00
The expression of fickle fans applies to us all Vid, you’ll be happy to know that I am no exception. ?.
8.) 12 Dec 2025 01:26:04
I'm glad we didn't have Bambam taking the pen against Liverpool else we'd likely have ended up losing.
9.) 12 Dec 2025 07:18:00
I think we forget how often Bamford missed the target, he really did miss so many goal scoring opportunities. But rightly so he was praised for his other contributions on the pitch and worked very hard, when he wasn’t out for many months with injuries.
10.) 12 Dec 2025 10:09:16
With regards injuries, we all knew our strikers were prone to problems, so why oh why haven't we started to blood young Harry, can't you just see the rubbish will hit the fan and he will be chucked in at the deep end then all and sundry will say see he isn't ready. Sorry guys but Mr Farke should at the least have given him a run out in cups and such.
Everyone says how good he is and can be from under 21 matches etc, is he that good I don't know but good enough old enough either give him a go or he will rot in the reserves, Archie made the step up and Harry is supposed to be even better won't get experience unless he plays a little bit.
11 Dec 2025 07:39:20
{Ed's Note - OptimistPesimistt has posted a new article entitled, Daniel Farke Is Still The Right Man For Leeds United
1.) 11 Dec 2025 23:08:43
Decent appraisal OP.
2.) 12 Dec 2025 07:28:28
Many thanks Alf, I was beginning to think that I was not going to get a written response at all for that post. If some wanted to disagree with it or add to it it’s fine, I’m not going to bite your head off like Whiteman seems to think, it’s only my opinion.
3.) 12 Dec 2025 08:19:46
Personally I appreciate different viewpoints. Makes the site interesting. I don't personally agree with everything you wrote but I respect your opinion and who is to say who is right or wrong? Only time will reveal that so post away fella.
4.) 12 Dec 2025 09:36:19
Cheers Alf, criticisms are welcomed as far as I’m concerned, that makes a discussion does it not.
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!
OptimistPesimistt's banter replies
13 Jan 2026 18:47:17
Don’t think there’s any need if any to bash all Harrison’s time with us as not all of it was that bad, I’ve definitely seen worse by others.
The bottom line for me is that he doesn’t in my mind have enough quality for our club to continue in the Premiership.
His time at Leeds is finished and it already was when he departed for Everton in my opinion.
11 Jan 2026 22:44:49
Willy Gnonto I feel still has a lot offer if he keeps working hard. Mancini when he was head coach for Italy saw the potential in Gnonto and gave him starts for the national team.
I think he needs more game time to improve himself, I hope they give him that opportunity like they did with Aaronson.
Harrison should’ve never come back to the club, his heart is not in it and it shows.
I’ll be amazed if he’s not gone in the summer.
For him his level is most definitely in the Championship, not a natural talent but can work hard.
His days at Leeds are well over.
11 Jan 2026 05:21:34
I think the point about hiring and firing coaches in the Premiership is a very valid one.
A coach today in top flight football is the most expendable person at any given club. Although he is paid very well but no where near what some footballers receive, his existence from day one hangs literally by a thread
A football coach’s contract at a club can be terminated sometimes in a matter of weeks with the what it seems, extreme demands by owners and fans.
Personally I find it ridiculous how a coach can implement his ideas to his players and that's quite often, not with the players he has contracted, then get instant results from his barely used methods.
For me any new coach should be given a minimum of two full seasons before being judged and assessed, you can double that amount of time at a elite club.
Sadly in todays climate of instant success, coach’s are left with little to zero time to applicate their methods and nurture a team of players to become a more successful team than they were.
The heavy demands for success at both Chelsea and Man United has proven in recent times that hiring and firing their coach’s simply isn’t working.
Why they can’t see that to me is very curious, Man united have been more generous in the time they have given their managers but I still think it’s not enough, especially at an elite club.
When does it finally sink in when season after season by just throwing what translates, another lamb to the slaughter, that you actually realize that your coach/ manager needs more time to reach success.
08 Jan 2026 17:35:24
I think it’s right what Ed is saying, it is a testament to how we are playing and the desire to get something out of every game we play.
Newcastle this season aren’t great but they still have by far better quality players than us. To go to their ground and make the statement that we did says everything. You only have to look at the way they celebrated at the end of the game with relief that we came very close to taking all three points on their patch.
They are an attacking side like us and goals were on the menu, it’s got nothing to do with our defending or our keeper, this was just a out and out full on attacking game and a great spectacle for the fans.
We were on the losing end of this game, but we won’t be when we play them next season.
{Ed025's Note - you were easily as good as them OP and very unfortunate not to get at least a point, things are going very well at the moment mate..
08 Jan 2026 13:38:58
We push Newcastle all the way and caused them havoc, only to lose the game by an extraordinary amount of time added on, and the blame is on Farke and his players?
Sounds like there’s massive expectations with our team of Championship quality players.