Leeds Banter Archive December 20 2011

20 Dec 2011 16:21:04
im not a simon lover or hater, i do feel he should have strengthened more in the summer to anticipate a tough season and injuries/suspensions, not given enough youth a chance unless forced. i dont feel he should be sacked immediately but i do feel this jan will not just be big for leeds but also for him, he really needs to do better than any other window as he has purchased alot of dire players in the past, if he spends wisely and strengthens he will win babk some faith from the faithful but if he has another horrendous window and we fall away again then i think his time will be up in the summer,

He did try and sign three on the last transfer window

I believe for Leeds to move forward Simon should go now. This would give ample time to offload the terrible squad players that he has acquired, and cancel a loan contract or 2. Then give a mixture of current squad, youth and new signings the time to develop under a manager and coaching team that are tactically capable to ensure this happens. Hopefully Grayson might be approached by Blackburn then we can get rid without having to pay a penny, let’s face it the chicken people are clueless just like Grayson match made in heaven.
Imo Simon has a terrible record with utilising his squad, terrible record in the transfer nd loan market, terrible record with dealing with the media, and a terrible record with tactics. This season we have gone backwards, under Grayson we are lucky that this league is so poor. You only have to look at Blackpool’s progress when Grayson left.
I also blame Grayson for the split in the supporters with his comments in the media, the pitch performance and results but worst of all he keeps saying that he has transfer funds and freely admits that he money is available and that the profit from the deals in the summer was available. However as he doesn’t spend the money people keep on blaming Bates for no funds. If you believe Grayson then you have to accept he has money to buy players he has a squad of 28 players that takes up a huge amount of wages, he has players like Bruce, Bromby, Rachubka, Parker, Kisnorbo, Brown, that could all go and would not see any change to our performance on the pitch Leeds could then strengthen I wouldn’t mind seeing the back of Connelly (not that he is bad, he is steady but you will never win anything with him)
Under Grayson we will achieve nothing we will slowly decline and get dragged into relegation battles in years to come, the crowds are already falling you can’t argue with that if the football was good and we was competing then they would be up, Grayson is a long ball man since the days of Beckford till now that’s all he knows.
I love Leeds but under Grayson it’s depressing going to every home game knowing what’s happening. {Ed003's Note - 'you only have to look at Blackpools progress when Grayson left.' Grayson bought the spine of the Blackpool team that progressed and had lined up the Charlie Adam deal before Parkes took over, I agree with Ed 001 with his opinion earlier on........Jeez }

He might have well of bought some of the team but was they going anywhere under him....no there fans laugh that we have him as our manager there fans laughed when we took him is that really a sign of a good manager {Ed003's Note - He took them from relegation candidates from league 1 into the championship and kept them there with the lowest budget apart from Scunthorpe,his managerial record is fantastic for a relatively young manager }

Im original poster and to 1st replyer he tried getting them on deadline day after season began

Ed003 - absolutely spot on.

His record has been for from fantastic, if he was so good why does no body else want him!

Actually he was approached by at least one Premiership club a couple of years ago and knocked them back. Which proves how much you know.

20 Dec 2011 13:11:14
Does anybody have that feeling that where not going to sign anyone in january apart from pugh/keogh

I think he will and it will be Simons final test, especially after Bates said our position isn't good enough. So I think he'll spend but if we don't get promoted Simon will get the sack. I love Simon but I think that Bates is losing patience with him.

I agree with the 1st response - I like Grayson, think he's done well but I get the impression Bates isn't going to settle for much less than promotion whether automatically or through the playoffs (more likely as West Ham and Southampton are looking strong and both have cash to spend along with very strong squads).

I think Grayson has until the end of the season and his fate will be decided by what league we're playing in next season. If he goes though, I'm at a loss as to who we would replace him with. Really hope we can get a couple of good players in and buck the trend of the last few seasons where post January we're hit and miss and struggle to perform. Big test for Grayson and I hope he does it

20 Dec 2011 10:53:08
In my opinion, the left wingers Grayson should be looking at are Paddy McCourt (Celtic), David Templeton (Hearts) and maybe, although it would be a long shot, Jobi McAnuff (Reading). McCourt could be tempted as he's not playing games, Hearts aren't paying their players wages and a move to Leeds could tempt Templeton and well, as I said McAnuff would be a long shot but still, good to show interest! MOT!

Mcanuff would be brill but hey wont be able to get him

20 Dec 2011 09:32:22
First major rumour of January ins, Robbie Rogers, for a massive fee of nothing, available on free, hope we do sign him up. Need a winger so could be a very good addition, and we would still have "money" to spend on much needed defenders and holding midfielder

20 Dec 2011 04:27:09
Simon have to strenghten the defence and the
midfield in the squad.From the Reading game,with
out Howson the midfield was light.The defence
was no difference.No one covered Lonerganwhen
he came off his line.A holding midfielder is the
answer to the problem.Leeds need more bite and
aggression in the midfield.Someone like Bowyer
or in the same class like David Batty.A centre
back is a must.Kisnorbo has lost it after his
injury.Too slow.A quality centre back with pace
and leadership qualities.Time is runnig out for
Leeds and Simon.If Simon does not stenghten
this 2 departments in his squad when the window
opens,chances of even in the playoffs are nil.
Leeds are still not consistent.Anyway hopefully
the players that Simon brings in during the Jan
window will be quality players that will help Leeds
to get promoted in to the Premier League.MOT.

Every Leeds fan knows this, just gonna have to sit tight till January and see if we can sign these players

SG has said looking for just one or maybe 2 additions to freshen things up, dont expect major changes.

That’s the problem with Grayson he is absolutely clueless freshen things up. The squad needs a massive clear out not a spring clean.