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13 Feb 2012 22:39:38
Quit slagging off MM he got sacked from a weak prem team which was pretty good last season, just poor transfer window! Managing a middle of championship team(with current squad) he will have easy time of it! MM to be manager! This Chris miller guy would realise this!
13 Feb 2012 19:52:56
Great article written by the Daily Mail, not usually a paper I read but it sums up my sentiments exactly regarding Ken Bates & Leeds.
flblog.dailymail.co.uk/2012/02/leeds-stuck-between-a-rock-and-hard-place-with-bates-holding-all-the-aces.html
That is not a great article whatsoever, just someone else who knows absolutely nothing
As I said it's a great article in my book as it SUMS up how I feel about Bates and Leeds
13 Feb 2012 19:49:35
I am sorry to see supporters of this great club still speculating over who will be the next manager, It's going to be relegation redfern he is the cheapest option, just what Bates wants, Bates has always hated leeds and it's supporters, he will not support the club in any way that does not benefit him directly, that's why there has never been any money invested in the playing side of the club, only in the stands and business parts of the club, because it will make Bates more money when he does decide to let go of the reins. He did not save Leeds Utd he saw them as a meal ticket for his future, he got the club relatively cheap slapped us straight into administration to reduce the debt to next to nothing then set upon his plan to rape the club in any way he could, he hated us years ago and he hates us now, the man is a tyrant and a disgrace and is laughing at us from his little tax haven in monaco, anyone that had a genuine interest in Leeds Utd would have bust a gut to get us in a position to succeed, this man is happy to do every thing on the cheap, he has no intention of re building this great club to it's former glories, 47 years man and boy I have supported this club, and I have never known a man to be associated with Leeds Utd as vial and poisonous as this man, I just wish with all my heart that this era of Bates comes to a quick and abrupt end for the sake of the club and the people of this great city that love Leeds Utd.
The only good thing is watching Bates make a real mess of it I think he's digging a big hole at the moment making him look a real person .
A good passionate post
Sorry but I think you're wrong! I don't like Bates and know what he's said about us years back BUT he's a business man and by the fact he owns us and knowing what people like him are like, I doubt he wants to fail and lose a boat load of cash. He's in to make money first and foremost - that's his main focus. He knows that he has to swallow his pride and try to get us promoted so he can sell up and them make a healthy profit on us - it might not feel like it or seem like it but think sensibly, he wants to make his money just as much as we want the club to do well - money is his passion just as much as LUFC is to us. Like I say, it really doesn't seem like it sometimes but he's not rich enough for him to be screwing the club just for kicks. Keep the faith (I know it's hard right now), when he's gone, things will improve but I for one am grateful that at least he's got us financially stable and isn't doing a Ridsdale and gambling the future of the club (whether he's doing or done it ethically is a completely separate argument!)......MOT
If your clear objective is to make money you obviously want to get the best value in return for your equity - in terms, if Leeds are worth X3 of the current value in the premiership which in turn creates creates more revenue for the bates motel - would you not speculate to accumalte a little - i know i would
Relegation Redfearn?! Give the guy a chance before you condemn him!
13 Feb 2012 19:30:48
Chris Miller was seen on a flight from Manchester airport to Monaco in order to speed up the negotiations with bates!
Miller In Bates out!
MiBo! MiBo!
13 Feb 2012 18:49:41
I live in Scarborough where rumours that david batty is part of a consortium looking to take over leeds utd,may I state at the moment this is just a rumour but a very strong one,but this is true why would i use david battys name randomly unless true.
Why in Scarborough?
I don't know i heard it from a few people also I think batty lives here also so maybe they heard it 1st hand
He lives in Settrington which is 15 - 20 miles away, cant see him having anything to do with football these days but you never know
I've seen him in JJB with his wife and kids in scarborough got his autograph! He lives in Filey by the way!
I live in scarborough and ive not heard anything about this
13 Feb 2012 18:36:06
What is it with darren o'dea and all these interviews with him. A) he is absolutely pants B) He is not even leeds united player is it just me or does it drive anybody else crazy? Where are all other strong voices in our squad. Just makes me wonder where are all the leaders are.
O'dea is speaking up as he is wanting to make a big impression on the club so he gets a permanent contract
It's well known that Darren wants to stay on after this season
13 Feb 2012 18:27:09
Stuart McCall in running for Managers position.
13 Feb 2012 18:05:34
Does anybody know who this Chris Miller is? just googled it...you've got an actor, democratic candidate for us elections, american footballer, web designer....no sign of a wealthy business man
MD of Leeds commercial haulage co.
He made his money in property and oil in the Gulf in the 90's and early 00's and easily has the finnancial power to buy out Bates
Have got to say that I have never heard of the guy but if he comes in then don't forget that if he is a businessman then whether a fan or not it will still be run as a business and so it is likely that nothhing much will change from the present situation. As the old saying goes, "be careful what you wish for". Sometimes better the devil you know!
13 Feb 2012 18:04:51
least the pie shop would do well at elland road with steve bruce in charge lol
13 Feb 2012 17:08:23
Heard from a source close to warnock, that he isnt coming to Leeds and never was.
Thats not true, chris miller is a close friend of warnock's and has worked with him before, and miller would bring warnock in to manage us
13 Feb 2012 16:55:22
Ed - dont you think some of the Zambia players would do well- didn't stop running to the end- Oh and the Manager - from Unknowns to kings of Africa- in your Face Drogba -Toure and all highly paid Ivory Coast players. KB bring them in!!! {Ed013's Note - I didn't see the Final but my guess is they are too expensive for Leeds. They wont play for free!!! Although I agree with you, it would be good to have a team of players that graft for each other and prove everyone wrong}
A lot of the players at elland rd probably couldnt spell the word graft never mind actually do it.where is all the snapping at the ankles of the opposition gone-what all the good young players of our once great club were feared for?they earn their money far too easily at elland rd at the moment.
The problem is the players are on good money for this league and they know if they go up most will be out on there ears and earning a lot less in div 1/2 ,so it suits to stay in the championship ,the likes of snodgrass ,clayton ,lees are all gone in the summer any way hence the lack of effort.
13 Feb 2012 16:28:30
Something for Mr Bate's to ponder over.
Neil Redfern managed 3 non league teams, he took all three to relegation before sacked/left.
He is known as Relegation Redfern in the non league circle's!
We were poor against 11 at Bristol City and created nothing against a Brighton team who offered nothing(until they realised we were there for the taking)
It's a cheap option for Ken, but surely not for the good of Leeds!!
Redfearn is a good coach and an asset to the academy. Would be best he goes back to that role
13 Feb 2012 15:59:05
mick mcarthy manager
terry connor assistant
neil redfearn 1st team coach
this would work well as we have the skill we just dont have the passion and desire to win these would make the team perform harder whilst still having the skill to hurt teams
13 Feb 2012 15:46:33
Please dont hire steve bruce as new leeds boss. He is god awful. Anyone but him. I would happily have redfearn over him, warnock or mccarthy for me. I know mccarthy has had a tough time but he has a passion for leeds. Just dont hire bruce, please. {Ed013's Note - I agree with not hiring Bruce, even KB must know that is a big mistake}
13 Feb 2012 15:10:08
Please oh please dont let it be Mick McCarthy; anyone but him. I dont think I could live with having to listen to his dull drawl week after week. {Ed020's Note - i like his no nonsense aprroach, he's experienced in bringing up teams and keeping them there, would be a great addition.}
He makes poetry sound like a shopping list for Jewson!
If you want to be involved in the PL relegation fight evry year, then McCarthys your man, but not the one for me.
So warnock would be the alternative? least MM keeps teams up
Not necessarily, he's done well with a very poor squad in the premiership and with a small budget.....sounds familiar doesn't it?! Really like the guy - is full of passion and appears to get players motivated. In all fairness with the resources he's had he's done well, especially last season and think if Doyle had not got injured and been out for so long they may well have been better placed and he'd possibly still be in a job. Despite all this, I still think Warnock is our best bet......just have reservations about whether he and Bates would be a huge clash of personalities and because of that, if he's even been considered
So warnock would be the alternative? least MM keeps teams up
Warnock all the way! I said at the start of this year there were only 2 things that would leave me head in arms in dispair...
1) that fish face Wallace & Gromit lookalike Labour drone becomes our 'leader'.
2) that bent nosed drawling Barnsley bafoon becomes our 'leader'.
If either of these things happen i'll have to move to North Korea where i can be lead by the son of the great leader, a 29 year old power crazy imbicile who is nevertheless likely more paliable than either of those nitwits!
Grow up gentlemen. Either Big Mick or Neil W would be heaven sent!
Both are significantly better than anything we've had under Bates' reign of the club
Therefore, unlikely we'll see them - unless they have turned mute and decided to work for free!
13 Feb 2012 13:48:37
Ed Can we do a VOTE please on if we want Mick McC ?
Agree to have him as next manager
disagree not for him to come anywhere near
I am Unsure either way Gj
Ty Ed.
13 Feb 2012 13:33:57
Hearing rumours that Leeds fan and business man Chris Miller is planning on trying to take over the club. What do you think? Miller IN Bates OUT
Ive heard this on a few occasions now from a group of people who know a lot about the inside of the club and they see this as a bright prospect
We want someone who loves the club, I just hope he's not a Bates in disguise
13 Feb 2012 13:13:25
Does anybody know which of the first team (I assume there will be a few) contracts expire at the end of this season.
Aidy white everone else as at least 18 month
Not enough!
13 Feb 2012 12:46:28
Mick McCarthy and Terry Connor would be great at Leeds! Get them in Bates!
So who would the disagreeables want then? Forget Warnock, he'll be off to Wolves!
13 Feb 2012 12:12:42
so mick mccarthy has been sacked by wolves.... what about the possibility grayson taking over at wolves and us getting mack mccarthy?? personaly id love this to happen
It would be awful hes a pillock!!!!
So youd rather a pillock than an over rated, opinionated a***hole like Warnock?
13 Feb 2012 12:12:16
I'd go for Mick McCarthy now! I think he would jump at the chance to come to Leeds. He would love to have the last laugh against Wolves by getting us in the prem and Wolves being relegated. He would be great in the dressing room and is used to not spending money!
13 Feb 2012 11:25:32
McCarthy just got the boot get him quick he can get us out of this division
13 Feb 2012 11:24:16
Mick McCarthy just been sacked. boyhood Leeds United fan. i know he's had bad form recently but he will do a good job at our level.
13 Feb 2012 11:22:09
this manager NR reminds me of david o leary not making subs till the last minute no thought put into em ya i know im not the manger but this is what i'd do see 4-5-1 leave ross up with rogers just behind! snoddy right or left white other wing saves him messing up at the back cos he's simply a crap defender but still has job up and down touchline the team are just not chasing down the ball round its just like watching statues the problem with this team is gonna be if NR is given the job till the end of season if so were finished
we need a man in thats not afraid to drop players who don't perform cant stand a manager sticking to same systems regardless of previous performances that simply don't work bring in some of the youngsters up the ranks they cant do much worse of a job than some of the players in 1st team were not gonna get promoted now that assured but we wont be relegated either so a chance to change things around big time start dropping under performers cos they need a good kick in the ass and realise there's no guaranteed place in the 1st team for players bar goal keeper only then will players start to look at themselves and there performance cos its starting to look like the players want NR to replace SG simply cos they get an easy ride knowing there in the 1st team for next week even after mondays training session its total madness!
never watched the highlights of game against brighton too pissed off to watch it! well just a thought ppl! irish leeds fan
If u didnt watch it how the hell do u know they deserved a draw and brighton are the form team in the division at the mo and i for one want redfearn if its between him and warnock lambert if he is availible please dont comment on the team performance if u cudnt b a***d watching it
Ross aint a lone man mate, needs a partner
How do you know rodgers (a winger) would be any good behind the front man? he hasn't even played
Rogers isn't just a winger also plays as 2nd striker
13 Feb 2012 11:18:07
Wolves fire Mcarthy- how does that fit
in with odds?
13 Feb 2012 11:11:26
mccarthy sacked!!! wolves to go for warnock! hope we dont get mccarthy MOT
13 Feb 2012 11:11:05
McCarthy sacked at Wolves would love him at Leeds
13 Feb 2012 11:10:08
MM sacked, think hes our next manager
13 Feb 2012 09:35:05
bates lying through his teeth again to us good fans, is it hell the first time he has refused to sign a player, we sold a player for 2 million? but it wouldve cost 1.5 to fund the contract, so wheres the money from the sale of the other players gone ken? oh yeah i know, your back pocket
Well if you noticed bates was saying we had over spent on player budgets for the yr jan 2011 to jan 2012 by 2 mil so he welcomed the sale of howson which now we are evens on player budget. bates is not bothered as long as he is not making a loss
A loss please dont make me laugh leeds turnover 35 million a year 13 of which is spent on club staff players facilities etc and seven for the development he just doesnt want any of his profits tapped
Who did we sign for this 2 mil please tell as I seemed to have missed them?
If thats aimed at me i said sold not signed lol
Miller in Bates out! Chris Miller is due to complete takeover within next couple of weeks. The saviour!
13 Feb 2012 09:33:19
Latest odds for the new manager, steve scum bruce now favourite!!!, then neil not upto it redfearn, the neil hope we get warnock, then paul scum ince, got i hope its warnock and none of the others!!!! MOT
Dougie Freedman would be as good as warnock and younger and doing quite well with palace
Doing quite well, great guy no form never won or done anything yet! we need someone who as been there seen it and DONE it
13 Feb 2012 09:20:29
'were gonna stay with you forever, at least until the world stops going round'
WHERE IN GODS NAME IS THAT WITH SOME OF US THESE DAYS!!!