Leeds Banter Archive June 15 2017

15 Jun 2017 21:41:44
Ok. Now it's sunk in enough to post. Never heard of him (obviously) . BUT. I'd rather give him a go than, say, Steve McLaren or David Moyes or Sven or virtually every other name who was a realistic rumour. So welcome TC and let's start the roller coaster. Again ! Oh, and please keep Pep

15 Jun 2017 23:18:29
I kind of agree - especially the bit about Pep, if we keep him there will be at least some stability and who knows TC might be a genius

16 Jun 2017 08:49:18
i agree, i wanted pearson but also called for the next wagner who he could be prefer him to, Mcclown, Hollway, Woy silly Boy hogson, di mattio and pretty much all of the other names in the hat. could be a great signing?

15 Jun 2017 21:20:04
Give the new coach a chance, Wagner was a bit of a no name when he turned up and now look ! from the YEP :
Christiansen is understood to have run the Italian through a lengthy presentation, analysing the individual players at Elland Road and identifying areas of their squad which required improvement. He also dissected a number of United’s fixtures under Monk and outlined the changes he planned to make to the club’s style of play. At the end of their conversation, and on the strength of Christiansen’s homework, Radrizzani began the process of appointing him immediately.

15 Jun 2017 20:08:12
Personally, a disappointing decision. We spend money on creating an executive team (nice to have) but not necessarily the same in the choice of manager, cheap option. No experience of English football which will take time to develop if he stays the course, particularly with choice of players being selected by another party - DoF. Being a businessman the approach is to create a structure (business perspective) but as a football team, no direction.

15 Jun 2017 20:22:16
Bit premature- give the guy a chance - wonder if the Cypriots said the same thing when he rocked up there? In fact - wait - yes they did! I have relatives in Cyprus and they are raving about what he's done - different league - same ball! It's what you do with it! I for one am prepared to give the guy a chance to prove himself.

15 Jun 2017 21:49:14
Schooled at Barcelona by the great Cruyff, has a good relationship with Pep at Citeh (potential loans) , hasn't done much wrong in his brief managerial cv so far, gave a real in depth presentation to Radz apparently, going through our entire squad and highlighting areas we are strong and where we need to improve, has a plan B and C and was pointed out elsewhere: every manager has been an unknown at some point. It's a thumbs up from Mick and he could be a diamond. Let's give the bloke a chance. He is no Hockaday that's for sure! MM

15 Jun 2017 22:16:10
Well said pp. give the guy a chance. Can understand people knocking him if we knew him but not before he's had chance to see what he can do.

15 Jun 2017 22:30:44
I agree with with the guys wanting to give him a chance. Let's face it. No matter who was named would it been known or not known some still would not be pleased. We won't attract a top top manager and we just have to let the guy have a go. I'm actually looking forward to the next 3-4 weeks to see the standard off signings. Then I might have to eat my pie ( humble )

15 Jun 2017 20:01:15
I can just about remember him playing, so don't really know much about him . everyone has to start some somewhere, so maybe we are the place where the new special one finally has his big break. Yes cyprus is it renowned for its quality football, so doesn't that mean his achievements in Europe are even More impressive? We need to give him a chance. Honestly I'd be surprised if we bettered last years position, but that doesn't mean it's not the start I of something special.

{Ed001's Note - I am shocked that people are disappointed, I have to wonder what did they all expect? Surely the options are basically 3 - an older manager on the way down in his career. A career lower league manager or a young, up and coming manager that might just become something special.

This is the Championship, Leeds have been in it for years. The ground isn't full every week, who did you think was going to look at the situation you are in and think 'I want that job!'? People have such unrealistic expectations.}

15 Jun 2017 20:14:10
Agree ed. think people think the name is still enough to attract the biggest names

15 Jun 2017 23:59:44
Exactly Ed. We won't attract top managers . simple ! so to be honest. I'm glad it's an unknown . makes it more exciting to see if he's the man we have craved for years. OR NOT. 👀👍😃. Onwards and upwards. MOT ⚽️⚽️🇪🇸

15 Jun 2017 19:53:12
Thomas Christiansen! The most ineffectual! Thomas Christiansen Who's intellectual! Close friends get to call him "T. C, Providing it's with dignity! Thomas Christiansen The indisputable leader of the gang. He's the boss, he's a VIP, he's in the championship. He's the most tip top, Thomas Christiansen Yes, he's the chief, he's a king, But never won anything (of note) He's the most tip top, Thomas Christiansen Top Cat!

15 Jun 2017 20:04:41
It might take us South stand boys a while to learn all that, mate.

15 Jun 2017 19:45:29
Well at least now that we've got a big name manager with a proven record of promotions we can finally set about attracting some big name players who are desperate to play for TC and buy into his world famous footballing philosophy. Oh hang on.

15 Jun 2017 19:35:21
Have a look at the guys stats in the Europa league. Topped a group that included Olympiakos and Young Boys. Then beat Athletic Bilbao before losing 2-0 over two legs to Anderlecht who then pushed in the next round. A 60% win ratio, obviously very organised and whilst the Cypriot league is not full of quality, to me he seems to have the basics of someone with promise. Whether that is a good enough grounding for the Championship time will tell. But then is the new guy at Sunderland coming from the Scottish Prem any better qualified or the Russian at Hull? Villa will walk it, followed by Derby, Wendies, Fulham and hopefully ourselves. All to play for and who knows AR just might have unearthed a gem. MOT

15 Jun 2017 19:45:39
Pretty good - here's hoping!

15 Jun 2017 21:08:51
Villa will walk it? methinks not, Derby might be there or thereabouts, Fulham maybe, if they set off winning and not drawing so many, and the Wendies I can see falling away . which leaves us ! ! not to mention S'land, Norwich etc etc

15 Jun 2017 19:02:28
David Wagner, previously a reserve team manager, now a Premier league one. Just saying.

15 Jun 2017 19:53:56
Quite right. Let's give TC a chance

15 Jun 2017 18:50:26
Give the guy a chance, ok it's a little disappointing after being linked with various bigger names. I mean, who'd ever heard of Wenger, Wagner, Pochettino before they came to England. Judge him after a handful of games in the league. What we need now is for radz to splash a little of cash, keep key players and hit the road running at the start of the season.

15 Jun 2017 21:10:45
Give the bloke a chance, win the first 10 games and then we'll see :)

15 Jun 2017 18:36:21
Well, he's clearly the cheap option and someone that is willing to work with a DOF - from his record he seems to put out very defensive minded teams so exciting times ahead

15 Jun 2017 18:19:42
Well I can't believe it! I was hoping and praying it would be Christiansen, but didn't want to tempt fate by mentioning him. Of all the leagues in the world to go searching for a top coach there can be none better than the Cypriot one. Premier league here we come! 😜 Seriously though, you never know it could be a masterstroke. Then again I thought that about Hockaday! 😱

15 Jun 2017 17:52:19
Well that was not expected. We signed the invisible man. Done very little anywhere at any time. let's hope some one knows what they are doing. Hope the players we sign come with a bit more pedigree. Gobsmacked.

15 Jun 2017 17:11:46
After the longest game of Who Is It?, we are left with the new manager of Leeds United. The question still remains - Who is it? MM

15 Jun 2017 17:38:45
Better off with Manuel from Fawlty Towers

15 Jun 2017 18:34:23

15 Jun 2017 15:50:05
Its that danish spainish guy! ? Thoughts? i'm going to sleep on it.

15 Jun 2017 11:03:14
Looks like Ramos then?

15 Jun 2017 15:45:43
Hans Christian Anderson! Someone is having a laugh 😜😃😆

15 Jun 2017 17:12:36
It's like a fairy tale

15 Jun 2017 17:28:25
A mermaid would probably be better. We're certainly adrift and all at sea with this appointment. Muppet Show

15 Jun 2017 09:59:58
Today's the day. Finally. I'm moist with the anticipation of disappointment

15 Jun 2017 10:24:44
I'm moist most mornings Speedy. Maybe I should learn to get out of bed before I go to the toilet.

MM

15 Jun 2017 00:56:08
Well when I wake up tomorrow (1pm Leeds time) I think this nightmare will be over.
We'll have a top notch manager announced and we'll all have something to be exited about.
I can look forward to reading some good transfer rumours instead of bad jokes!
Or maybe I'm so confused I'm dreaming now!

15 Jun 2017 05:52:10
No news yet and its 1pm aus time.
Hope we not going to settle for just anybody after this.
Cmon radz. Do the deal mate.
Pleeeeaaaaasssseeeeee. Put is out of our misery.

15 Jun 2017 15:54:47
A bit under-whelmed but at least we have someone now!