Leeds Banter Archive August 18 2014

18 Aug 2014 22:57:13
I done a post yesterday about the possibility of Wickham joining us. I agree with most replys that it is most unlikely but never the less not impossible. Andy mot seems to think that it is totally out of the question, because he seems to think why on earth would he join Leeds United! Why would he drop a division?! Why would he take a paycut?! Well it was only last season when he was doing the rounds in the championship in Yorkshire. His contract is nearly up. He is not on massive cash at sunderland, about 30,000 a week. So why would he not want to come to Leeds United mate?! Answers on a postcard Andy. Because I can't see your logic pal because even though we are a work in progress we are still a draw for most professionals and i'm sure Wickham would take a paycut with performance related bonuses. We are Leeds after all!! MOT.

For me, I would think it is a question of professional progress. Surely it is a safer bet that he will learn more with a more qualified coach / management team - someone with a healthy, respected reputation and history. I think this is one if the reasons Viviani backed off.

{Ed003's Note - How much more qualified as a coach would you like him? give it a rest and see how he does Dan.}

Hi Corkwhite.
Appreciate your comments pal, but disagree.
Yes He was a journeyman last season and we dropped lucky in getting Him on loan, despite McDipstick playing Him out of position! However, from the moment He went back to His club He showed exactly what premiership quality He is! I agree with wanting him at our club my friend and the asset He would be! Sadly I don't share your dream of it becoming a reality! He will definitely be playing Premiership football this season! MOT my friend

CORK
ONLY my opinion mate (we are allowed an opinion are we not?)

I REALLY hope he does sign i'm just stating the obvious but hope i'm WRONG.

1. £30k a week is that fact or a guess? (that would break MCs wage cap) & that's not a guess.
2. A few premier league teams looking at him, would you stay in the premier league or drop down to the championship?
3. Last season he did drop down to us but on what wages? ONLY guessing but might be half the reason GFH were in poo poo land paying his (allegedly) 30k a week.

SAE evelope provided CORK

Have to say sadly I agree with dan and gman, After Saturday I am prepare to give Hock a chance as performance was much better and showed good qualities. However I think Dan has a point it could certainly be seen as a reason to put players off. It may of been a factor with players not signing and I certainly think it was a big fact in Ross leaving. Ed03 you ask how much more qualified a coach would you want? why I agree with giving him rest and see how he does as a player you might want a coach with a proven track record, a better c.v. and win rate and that could be a reason not to sign or sign for someone else. Also gman makes the biggest point, he 'slummed' it in the championship last year then lit up the prem when he went back. His form at the end of last season in Prem probably means he won't want to or need to drop leagues anymore. Sunderland may still want him and if not I think he will get a lot of suitors that would be far more attractive than leeds. Shame but sadly his form probably means either a pay cut and league drop is unlikey certainly not both. Still we got other options so not all bad news as good as he would be for us

18 Aug 2014 20:59:39
In the last few hours Kevin McDonald has laughed off talks of him joining Leeds and has said he is "not interested in the slightest" believing it to be a step down.

Have to agree it would be a step down for him to come here. Would never leave Wolves for us.

Source: journalist Olivier Tagliatelle.

18 Aug 2014 20:45:03
Chris Woods is staying with Leicester, especially since his equaliser for them v Everton. We could have got him earlier, but I think it's too late and he's out of reach now. Shame

18 Aug 2014 17:21:52
Surely bellusci doesn't need international clearance because he's apart of the EU?

Its a Leeds thing, anything to scupper us ;)

18 Aug 2014 13:46:35
Hock saying Sam will stay. Personally I think he will go to Dunderland before the transfer window shuts. If he wants to go and we get 8 mill, I'll say thank you Sam, and good luck. If he stays, and plays his heart out, I'll be delighted. This looks like a win-win for us either way!

MC holding out for £10 mill ;)

19 Aug 2014 07:35:23
He's staying

Let's see when window has closed!

18 Aug 2014 13:42:29
Football Italia, HITC, Inside Futbol all reporting that Adryan is set to travel to Leeds today with a tour of Elland Road, meet club officials and hopefully a medical.
He is apparently happy to move to Leeds and I for one am really excited. This kid is quality and will bring Braziian flair and vision that nobody else in the Championship will have.
He can score his fair amount of goals and is a demon from a free kick!
Happy days!

Hope he is half the player of our last great brazillian roque jrn leeds legend. Looked this guy up and hope it pulls off would certainly bring something different to what we have and be a different option even if he is no where near as good as sir roque 'The Rock' jrn

I do hope you are joking about Roque Junior?

MM

18 Aug 2014 19:21:24
Good old Rocky, what a quality central defender he was! Ha ha ha

No way roque jrn made radabe, woodgate, charlton, hunter and ferdinhand all look like fools. greatest defender ever. I have partitioned to get the bremner statue replaced by one of sir rouqe. for some reason it only got two signtures mine and his mothers and even she didn't want to sign it

18 Aug 2014 12:47:01
Straight swop byram for connor wickham if wages can be agreed

Barnzi, u better be right mon frere

Yes please - but no way

18 Aug 2014 11:38:38
Paddy Kenny has left by 'mutual consent' mot

Amzing what some people will agree to for a box of krispy krem

18 Aug 2014 09:35:50
Just a bit of banter on a monday morning lads n lassies.

Does Warnock deserve to be removed from the transfer list after saturdays great performance?

I know its ONLY 1 good game but he's got a lot of knockers over his performances or his name who knows.
Whats your feelings as he did put on a match winning performance and his work rate alone was emense!

Warnock has taken a lot of stick from fans, but he had a great game on Saturday, I have always liked him, so let's keep him

He played for england and had a good career so must have some talent/class and for me anyone who works that hard for the badge and team should not be on transfer list. I have always liked him and think he should stay he would be my first choice

Looked to me like he was playing for the shirt. I'm sure that's what was asked of him and he delivered. It would be nice to think the entire team played with that same desire over the entire season as the improvement was there for all to see. I hope this is part of a new togetherness and team spirit and it brushes off on some others who have been guilty of tossing it off over recent times. If so, we could be onto a good thing. and in answer Andy, yes, I think Warnock should come off the transfer list.

MM

Have to admit I had him as man of the match long before the end of the game.

Ive always liked him
Dont know why he gets knocked
100% player

Ausman bang on. for a change!