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30 Aug 2023 08:59:24
Thomas to Leeds? We need a left back. Hope it's not hi jacked.
1.) 30 Aug 2023 11:53:34
Reported this morning that the clubs have reached agreement over the transfer.
2.) 30 Aug 2023 16:46:56
I’ve read he’s going to Blunts.
29 Jun 2023 19:29:21
Leeds official saying appointment NOT imminent. Probably tomorrow then.
16 Jan 2021 23:55:08
15th to 17th most realistic ambition but we will have to play better and hope a miracle happens with the pitch. When you rely on a system of play with average players you get found out at the top level. Casilla, Struijk, Rodrigo and Bamford the spine. Not good enough. Roberts, Hernandez and Lovers off the bench. Not good enough. Raphinia on wrong wing. Dallas and Alioski not good at this level. Bielsa showing his age? We were good to start with but we could always concede and we only looked certain to get three points when we were three goals up.
29 Jan 2020 07:55:37
Papered over the cracks. Very good second half but we were very poor in the first half. Even playing that bad we made chances against a very average Millwall team but couldn't convert. Hanford as usual the main culprit but others were wasteful as well. We need to sort out the defensive frailalties at set pieces but how you do it with Cooper at the back and a system where Alioski is marking a player six inches taller than him I don't know. We are top of the league but other results keep us there at the moment. Great result in the circumstances but still a worry.
1.) 29 Jan 2020 09:33:55
Got to agree hess, this season we have either been tight at the back and miss firing up front or poor at the back but scoring a few. Last night's game and the Brum game, both wins but easily have lost them. We have done well to stay where we are but worry that failing to strengthen the back line will again cost us this season.
2.) 29 Jan 2020 10:03:18
I think we rode our luck a lot in the first half of the season and some wonder saves plus mistakes from opponents contributed to our good defensive record. There were a few games where I thought if we'd have conceded we might have lost but we kept them out. we haven't been as lucky since Cardiff and that, too is changing games. Maybe we can't be both defensive and score goals and have to accept that we need to be a bit more gung ho and try and outscore the opposition. Worries me with the amount of chances we miss though. Hope the new recruits can go some way to address that and Bamford somehow goes on a scoring streak now until the end of the season.
3.) 29 Jan 2020 18:20:51
Totally disagree. would not have flattered Leeds if it had ended 6-2.
4.) 30 Jan 2020 13:47:07
not sure where you have been all season Whitelight but almost every game we could have had 6 if we had taken our chances. The fact is we don't.
20 Jan 2020 15:40:17
Seems we have a good chance of signing an 18 year old Italian goal keeper. Promotion guaranteed then!
1.) 20 Jan 2020 16:21:35
He’s been training with us for the last ten days, and is expected to be understudy to Meslier when he steps up following Kiko’s expected ban. Miazek not seen as good enough yet.
2.) 20 Jan 2020 17:30:27
And supposed to be top class too.
3.) 20 Jan 2020 18:59:23
Arent they all Martyn.
4.) 20 Jan 2020 20:30:46
Meslier looked pretty handy vs gooners, (and 23’s) , so if he’s anything like him, then great!
5.) 21 Jan 2020 09:45:11
Was just going to reply the same brighty old boy.
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04 Oct 2025 17:55:28
We deserved a draw today but in the end you can see that money talks. We played pretty well overall but hadn't the quality to transfer our god play into goals. We restricted them to just a few chances but they still managed to score twice. I like DCL ability in the air and link up play but a finisher he is not. Aaronson is quick and nippy and has skill bu the lacks balance and body strength and gets knocked off the ball easily. Compare that with some off the possessional play showed by the Spurs players. Time and again we had two or three players jostling a diminutive opponent who still had the strength and balance to hold the ball and drive through. Its a testament to our defensive organisation that we still restricted them to just a few chances. However, I was just berating DCl for failing to to hit the target when give a gift when we made a mistake at the other end and did exactly the same. The frustration was although we created many more chances we still came away with nothing. Labouring a point that I have made about 'lower order' teams - they tend to drop points in the last few minutes but fail to save points when given the chance. We often came away with points by scoring late when we were bossing it in the championship so far we have lost 3 points in the last few minutes and failed to convert chances to save them at the death. Its a common thread when teams play reasonably well but still flirt with relegation. However well you are organised you need quality finishers/ predators up front to make it count. That is what we haven't got at least till January at the earliest. Even so a good performance today. We should have come away with more.
1.) 04 Oct 2025 19:09:58
Can't argue with anything above Hess. Excellent post.
2.) 04 Oct 2025 19:33:53
Very well thought out post.
3.) 04 Oct 2025 20:30:44
Heads up boys - we won5 be getting a top finisher in January either.
4.) 04 Oct 2025 21:01:43
Thought it was a pretty even game all up. I genuinely believed we would get an equaliser.
We’ll get enough points if we continue to play like that.
In the end, our two deflections went against us, whilst theirs allowed their keeper to get a toe on it.
I know we were at home, but we didn’t look out of our depth at any time. It’s hard to judge how good this Spurs team is, but we more than matched them.
Harsh outcome (again) , but we’re going to click sooner than later.
5.) 04 Oct 2025 21:11:35
I doubt it 1970 we don’t have 80 million plus and that’s when they cost. Nice way to bring down a good thread.
6.) 04 Oct 2025 22:40:53
Bermo Raph cost 17 so there's that negated . bermo as much as the lengths you go to demonize any poster you feel sounds like. Baz ( which I always liked ) you can also be like a dog with bone at times.
7.) 05 Oct 2025 00:42:43
As you liked Baz so much Chris, here's his weekly quote to help you reminisce
The Burnley game is a 'must win'.
8.) 05 Oct 2025 08:32:40
Chris raph was a gem of a buy at 18 million but even in short space football has changed
Some bemoan no striker, I get that but look at the strikers being brought, arsenal, Newcastle, Man Utd and Liverpool all improved fire power but at what cost where these players?
Strikers ain’t cheap and gems are hard to find otherwise everyone would be getting them.
Dcl has scored one which for the price ain’t bad so far that’s my point.
13 Sep 2025 18:30:25
Very unfortunate but how often does that happen to teams that are going to be struggling at the bottom. A lot to be positive about though. We look solid at the back. However that translates into we appear to be set up for no-score draws with a bonus if we nick a goal. Have to slightly alter my view of James. He's clearly not right and looks like he could be out for a while. Let's see how he does when he gets fit. Hope the Farke effect sees him right.
1.) 13 Sep 2025 19:43:29
Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but could he have brought Bilol on to help defend that corner.
2.) 13 Sep 2025 20:00:24
Agree LUFCfeath few minutes from a point, bolster defence, on to Wolves let’s get the points. MOT.
3.) 13 Sep 2025 20:13:57
Agree we held our own for much of the game but against a pretty poor opposition. - Muniz looks overvalued on today’s performance. Defence the major positive again. Ampadu and Longstaff good together but we miss Tanaka above everything. We’re fortunate at the moment that there are sides below us that are doing even worse, but I think if we don’t get a result at Wolves, Daniel could be on his way.
4.) 13 Sep 2025 22:12:01
Agree right one Mainz at 45-50 million I’ll have dcl looked better and was free.
13 Sep 2025 11:50:22
I have stopped contributing for a while for all sorts of reasons so this is just a cameo appearance. I have just seen that Farke has said said that James needs to shake off the difficulties he has had in the last few months. If he is talking about performances it was entirely predictable. Unfortunately for James and the team now he is a very good Championship player but what makes him that in the championship doesn't cut it in the premiership. The 30 million we paid for him from Man U was extortionate but probably worth it to help us get promoted but that's all. We've bolstered the defence but we've lost Soloman, Largie and no one has stepped up to replace Bamford. I am hoping DCL anfd co. can step up. We still haven't got a real attacking midfielder (Bogle perhaps - thinking outside the box) . It will be hard but we might get results that keep us up but it will be hard over the season.
1.) 13 Sep 2025 12:05:59
Fair post Hess. Think the final 3rd additions is a big Let down. It’s a poor bottom 8 this season so fingers crossed.
2.) 13 Sep 2025 12:33:22
Hess it’s not going to be easy for any of the teams that were just promoted. The reality is surviving your first season up is as best you can hope for even if it’s down to goal difference, it really doesn’t matter.
As for James you can see he is not on it atmo, hamstring injuries can linger, then there comes the mental part in your mind that you don’t want to repeat it, so you hold back that fraction in sprinting or tackles.
It’s been over six months since that injury occurred so it could be his mind that's dictating his lackluster form at present.
Last season he was one of our best players and his performances plus goals has improved, he doesn’t just have pace anymore, I think Farke and his coaching staff have improved him as a player and those vastly improved performances should in my opinion translate into the Premiership.
We wait and see.
3.) 13 Sep 2025 13:22:21
Good to hear from you Hess, I hope you are ok. Good post and fair points. Regarding recruitment, I agree, injury prone players signed in attacking positions does worry me. I hope they keep fit and do the business, but I aren't holding my breath. After a promising start to the transfer window, the last couple of weeks of it were a big disappointment.
4.) 13 Sep 2025 14:03:03
Good post Hess and welcome back.
As OP says James has lost his dynamic pace and that was his game really.
5.) 13 Sep 2025 15:52:04
Good to see you mate and good post as always
Whatever is going on personally for you mate I hope you’re well and wishing you and the family the best.
6.) 13 Sep 2025 18:25:13
We can only wait and see. I hope he can step up. Unfortunately he has never performed well at the top table. Hope Farke has done for him what Bielsa did for Philipps.
19 Apr 2025 18:45:47
Likely that it will be us and Burnley to be promoted. If so interesting to speculate who would have the easier job to rebuild for a successful premiership season ie not getting relegated. Burnley with the superior defence to build a team around or ourselves with the superior flair, organisation and creativity? Who would need to lose the most players/ recruit the most to build a decent premiership team.
1.) 19 Apr 2025 20:10:46
Ain’t we conceded less than Burnley?
That said I do see what you are saying we conceded less as we have the ball more rather than being a good defensive team
I think you need goals in the modern game so think the balance is in our favour next season plus our recruitment so far has been class.
2.) 19 Apr 2025 20:13:23
Burnley (nor Sheffield United) don’t score enough goals to survive in the premier league. Premier league attacks would also be a different proposition for the Burnley defence. I think Scott Parker is a class act but he’ll have a massive job keeping them up. I don’t think SU have the quality to survive promotion. But if they get it good luck to them. I think we have the most balanced squad - though we will def have to add quality in certain areas. I think we’ll have more spending power and attraction too.
3.) 19 Apr 2025 20:25:20
If we go up that is!
I’ve watched my team too many times over the years to say it’s a formality etc.
But I think Farke has the squad in the right place at this moment.
13 Apr 2025 10:02:34
Quite an enjoyable game and great result. The game itself summed up, I think, our current situation. On a different day we could have won by three or four goals but again on a different day we could have dropped points. Currently we have quite a few players who can score great goals but no great goal scorers. Piroe for example had one of his better game except for the finishing which was reliable up until a few games ago when his all round game wasn't that good. I heard a few fans saying we were missing James. I tend to disagree. Gnonto played very well until he missed the sitter in the second half and he was poor after that. Yes James would probably scored it but then again on another day so would Gnonto. The only 'additional' benefit we definitely would have gained by James playing is that he works his socks off getting back covering as well as going forward. We have a very good championship side with excellent championship players who should get promoted but lack of consistency in front of goal could still by our undoing. If we do go up we could easily be a Leicester and almost a Southampton unless we invest very well in the Summer.
1.) 13 Apr 2025 10:52:01
Gnonto doesn't press as well as James which causes issues and breakaways when he stands off too much. Sweet shot on him though probably the best we have at that.
2.) 13 Apr 2025 12:29:18
Piroe hasn't scored since sheff utd. 8 games and our strikers hasn't scored. The last time this happened, Piroe was benched and come on as an impact sub to great effect, which boosted his form.
Why Piroe is still playing in the starting 11 is beyond me and needs addressing, not just for Leeds, but also for him as a player.
If a striker, or anyone else, is automatically given a starting spot - especially with several players waiting in the wings, what insentive does that player have to play well?
Bamford should be brought on as the starting 11, to give Piroe that push. He didn't play well last game, missed shots he himself would have scored in other games, looks lost, doesn't run or charge at the defense like bamford, joseph and arronson do, and seems to be lethargic.
Bench him for a match, let him rest and get back on form. As it stands, he's a dead weight.
3.) 13 Apr 2025 14:08:51
As much as I like Piroe I have to agree MOT.
30 May 2019 22:58:19
Miracles? - Yes to a degree but in real/ concrete terms we are no better than before. - In the championship. When someone gets us out then it will be a miracle.
13 Sep 2025 18:25:13
We can only wait and see. I hope he can step up. Unfortunately he has never performed well at the top table. Hope Farke has done for him what Bielsa did for Philipps.
30 Mar 2025 14:01:02
I'm not keen on James for the reasons he couldn't cope with the Premiership. You are not keen on Messlier for the same reasons as I am. However Farke knows that Messlier is necessary for his play out from the back style. Should we get a better keeper? Yes, If one is available. I've seen a lot of keeper making real howlers in the premiership this season who cost a lot of cash. Good keepers like good strikers are difficult to come by. Splashing the cash does not guarantee you'll get either. Our best striker, by the way, and by a country mile was Bamford in our first season back in the Premiership. Before and since not so good! The lack of an all round striker means the load has to be spread around among lesser mortals.
30 Mar 2025 12:51:06
The point about James that he platters to deceive. Yes he has those stats but they should be so much better given the opportunities he has. goals and assists are shared because of our style of play. Piroe can score more but he has been given a job. Joseph has the same job. Do that job and score in that order. He / they patrol and cover an area if they score as well its a bonus as far as Farke is concerned.
25 Feb 2025 02:46:59
Any one of Tanaka, Firpo Bogle IMO. DJ having a better season than previously tough.
28 Jan 2025 19:06:50
Because he (DJ) had a couple a couple when there were no others doesn't make him a star in that context it just means we haven't a creative player who can unlock stubborn defenders or a striker who can conjure up a goal when its tight. The point remains as I said we struggle against packed defences no amount of simple optimism will alter that. We need players to step up or recruit new ones. I dread any play off scenario because teams know how to play against us in those situations and we often come out second best.