Leeds Banter Archive July 25 2018

 

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25 Jul 2018 22:51:36
Surprised nobody has gone after Troy Deeney. He isn't the main man at Watford anymore and was fighting for minutes on the pitch. He would rip up the Championship (as he did when Watford were there a couple of seasons ago)
Maybe we should go after him?

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25 Jul 2018 23:52:14
I believe we could be.

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25 Jul 2018 23:58:57
Pies to tempting for him I reckon.

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26 Jul 2018 00:01:07
Would 100% for him, a leader and a real team player aswell as the goals.

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26 Jul 2018 08:43:29
He's a beast. Defenders hate playing against him.

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26 Jul 2018 18:30:09
We could pay him the same as Viduka, £10 a week and as many chicken balti pies as he can eat ;)

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25 Jul 2018 22:02:21
£3 mill for Douglas they're saying!? Bargain!

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25 Jul 2018 22:47:21
Absolute snip and that is "rising to £3M"! incredible bit of business, credit where it's due to Orta.

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25 Jul 2018 23:01:45
And breathe. no one has signed yet guys. just last week everyone was building the Wickerman for Radz. Now, after a couple of articles in newspapers, we are building the Taj Mahal. I will celebrate once the ink is dry. BUT, how optimistic is it when we are shown to have ambition. My fingers are firmly crossed and I am holding my rabbit's foot tight (it's a genetic infliction)

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26 Jul 2018 03:26:45
Prob won’t happen. Prob want $50 more than we are willing to pay and radz will blame him.

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25 Jul 2018 20:24:53
So hope we don't get bamford, got 2 mates who are season tik holders at boro and they say he is really poor, I replied he got a hat trick against us and they said it's the only half decent game he had all season!

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25 Jul 2018 21:05:16
He’s a bit timid to lead the line, can’t see he’s what we need.

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25 Jul 2018 21:58:29
Agree. Shane long from Southampton? . Hernandez still not signed for anyone, presume he’s not even training, think Marriott would have been worth a punt for an initial 3 mil, when you think we wasted 3 mil on cibliki and sacko. makes you wonder how much Peterborough want initially for Maddison.

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25 Jul 2018 22:11:40
Agree. I'm a no for Bamford. Another monk splash.

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25 Jul 2018 22:49:39
No to Bamford from me, and a bigger no to Long, I'm sure he breaks the trade description laws by calling himself a striker.

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25 Jul 2018 23:53:57
Danny Ings would be acceptable.

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26 Jul 2018 12:44:02
Ings would be outstanding George, but so would his wages unfortunately.

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25 Jul 2018 20:22:10
Anyone here getting fed up of the Vydra saga. On, off, on, off, on again. Is he really That Good? Better pound for pound than some of the others around? For goodness sake let's walk away with our begging bowl and if necessary get someone half the price, half the salary (yes I know someone will say "half as good" but will they be? really? Does he come with a guarantee of 30 goals? because I would want that with the sort of figures bandied about. There are players out there just as capable. It just needs the supply to be good from the rest of the lads.

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25 Jul 2018 20:53:47
It’s a number 9 we need, we have two who can play the 10 role, unless maybe we are thinking of selling saiz if we get him.

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25 Jul 2018 21:38:39
Put Saiz at centre forward?

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25 Jul 2018 23:03:53
Shane Long. What a bloody good shout. So underrated.

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25 Jul 2018 23:38:27
Won’t be fed up if we sign him. Just finding it hard to believe the double digit fee too. We should go for the guy from Ipswich that derby are replacing him with. That may put the car amongst the rams.

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25 Jul 2018 19:58:28
Talking of centre backs, if we're willing to spend money, why not go for someone like Ben Gibson from Middlesbrough or Alfie Mawson from Swansea. If one of these guys signed, that would be class.

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25 Jul 2018 20:54:16
Either would be nice but prem clubs are linked with both.

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25 Jul 2018 21:06:00
Both more likely to go to premiership I think.

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25 Jul 2018 19:19:08
Thumbs up whose got a Bremner stone 👍.

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25 Jul 2018 20:07:09
Show off.

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25 Jul 2018 22:13:17
I have a Kidney stone. Does that count?

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25 Jul 2018 22:50:34
Pass on that one Bright ;)

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25 Jul 2018 23:56:18
Sorry to hear that Bright. Wish you better ⚕.

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26 Jul 2018 08:03:21
Got Rosetta Stone i'm learning Argeninian to translate for the players😁.

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25 Jul 2018 16:41:13
Got a feeling that by the end of next week there might be a lot of fans on here feeling happier. Things starting to happen and by lAugust with the buys and the acquisition of a couple more loanees it might all look like a very well thought out and executed window. I think we will have a strong first team with reasonable back up and some good prospects in the under 23s and out on loan. Also don't agree with those saying Bielsa is not going to hack it in the championship. This is not just about the money for him it's a real chance for him to turn all the praise into a real achievement with a club side . I think it's going to be a very exciting ride!

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25 Jul 2018 17:18:23
Absolutely Spanish!

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25 Jul 2018 18:29:08
Not sure Wex and Ausman will ever be happy.

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25 Jul 2018 19:13:36
I hope you’re right Spanish.

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25 Jul 2018 16:19:30
Looking like Marriotts going to Derby, sum in region of 4.5 million, if they're after Waghorn and all hopefully Vydra is coming to us to finance it, good buy for marriott considerring 3.5 for Mbakogu and 11 or 12 for Vydra, heres hoping,

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25 Jul 2018 16:02:24
Looking like LUFC taking George advice. Maddison. Our left-hand side is going to be awesome if we get him. Also, Vydra may still be coming as his personal wage demands reportedly decrease in no small part due to Derby needing him off their books due to FFP as Marriott and Waghorn on their way to Frank.

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25 Jul 2018 14:32:49
Rob Green having a medical at Chelsea! Who'd have thought that 12 months ago?! We should have held out for £50million!

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25 Jul 2018 16:09:48
Another Orta classic. At least we got Wally.

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25 Jul 2018 19:38:15
B*ollock well and truely dropped with that deal.

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25 Jul 2018 20:08:59
We got more than one Wally george.

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25 Jul 2018 14:15:28
Theyv'e done it again. Weeks of speculation A then B then C etc all coming. Splashed all over the media, then, out of the blue - Barry Douglas? What's that all about. Do they not read my posts. I never mentioned Douglas once but they go out and get him anyway. Sometimes I wonder if I am just wasting my time advising Radz on Best Buys.

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25 Jul 2018 14:32:11
Barry Douglas would be an amazing buy if we can complete, we need a left back especially if we are playing wing backs and he made 14 assists aswell as 5 goals from that position last season. All the wolves fans are going mad about his potential sale to us as he really is that keg in their eyes so a bargain at 5 million.

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25 Jul 2018 20:10:06
Don't mention Messi leodis 😉.

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25 Jul 2018 21:41:29
Reports that Douglas only £3 million depending on appearances, . bargain.

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25 Jul 2018 13:07:58
I think everyone knows that my faith in Radz making some quality signings never wained. At last a player of quality.

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25 Jul 2018 14:01:36
LMAO 😆.

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25 Jul 2018 14:12:18
PMSL Wex.

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25 Jul 2018 15:33:52
In WEX we trust. lol.

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25 Jul 2018 17:22:36
Lol wex. Glad you never lost faith pal! 😜.

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25 Jul 2018 20:10:47
Turn coat lol.

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25 Jul 2018 20:11:48
I don't know what ye guys are laughing at.

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25 Jul 2018 12:29:49
Barry Douglas would be a great signing. not mentioned in any speculation or links. Leeds keeping their business in house, expect a few more surprises over the next week or two.

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25 Jul 2018 13:03:43
Best way to do business - shrewd and under the radar.

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25 Jul 2018 14:02:59
Him and Maddison down the left-hand side would make us very dangerous going forward.

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25 Jul 2018 17:23:28
Spot on George! Let's hope eh?

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25 Jul 2018 19:40:31
Just want to see us get the deals done then everybody will be more optimistic for the season ahead.

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25 Jul 2018 10:33:44
Barry Douglas pack that in.

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25 Jul 2018 10:44:06
Would be a good signing.

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25 Jul 2018 11:25:27
If he can produce the form he showed last season will be a good buy. Would rather have seen a good CB in though.

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25 Jul 2018 12:24:23
Agree Samo, not going to happen. Get your season tickets before the start of the season as we are going to buy Ronaldo.

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25 Jul 2018 08:00:13
Positives from last nights game, Jamal, Roberts, Baker and Klich. First half poor but Klich showed signs of control from def mid. Second half moved farther up and involved much more some very good touches. That brought Baker into the game who played better with Viera in Defensive mid. Roberts looked lively and a threat as did Baker, should have been 4 - 4 as on onside goal was disallowed for offside. Intensity and pace in the 2nd half sometimes tore oxford defence to shreds.
You could see Bielsa influence. Need to see it with first 11 and some decent CBs on the pitch as defence was very lightweight and bullied by older experienced players.

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25 Jul 2018 09:14:52
Interesting report Ox, thanks. Great Leeds crowd! I was listening to the radio and it sounded like Shackleton also played quite well?

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25 Jul 2018 10:49:28
Hi Spanish

Yes, you are right one or 2 others including Shackleton showed a bit of promise, I just focused on those who have a shout for first 11. Huffer had an absolute mare in goal and the defense in first half all over the place. Jamal really controlled the area and brought a lot of confidence into the defence 2nd half. Played very much like a sweeper keeper and caught everything that came near him. Made a stunning tip over save too, looks the real deal. Roberts and Baker will scare defences too and if Klich keeps playing as he showed at times last night he will feature this season.

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25 Jul 2018 07:45:54
Our best team at the moment based on pre season for me is:

Blackman, Cooper, Jansson, Phillips, Ayling, Forshaw, De Bock, Hernandez, Baker, Roberts, Roofe.


Personally think that if we get forestieri and bryan this team will look far far better.


Blackman, Cooper, Jansson, Phillips, Ayling, Forshaw, Bryan, Hernandez, Baker, Forestieri, Roberts.


To me is a greatteam for this level. We have the nucleus of a good 11, we don't have 15 that are good, maybe 13/ 14? Big last week before stoke for us.

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25 Jul 2018 08:30:32
Could I double check with you Samo, you have de bock in your best 11?

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25 Jul 2018 09:15:38
That also leaves Hernandez, Saiz and Aloioski as impact players, agree with Lucas about De Bock. Maybe a more controlled Berardi for some bite.

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25 Jul 2018 09:27:02
based on this pre season i'd say so yes. watched both his games, thought his distribution was initially poor. Defensively he will do and I think he's got the experience card on his side over pearce. Are you thinking dallas instead lucas because I could see where you're coming from, dallas just doesn't excite me and never gives me a buzz when I watch him play. I don't expect it from de bock as he is just a standard LB, but with dallas there I expect him to get forward more and he has gone missing in games. your answer to this si just joe bryan.

Based on last season though lucas I couldn't agree more de bock was pathetic. I think only 4 players positions are certain as it stands, jansson, ayling, Forshaw and Hernandez.

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25 Jul 2018 11:12:36
I trust your judgement Samo as I haven't seen any pre season games. Not normally too bothered either but may go to ER this Sunday if I've got a spare few hours. Dallas doesn't excite me either but he reminds me of a Milner type player, you can always put your faith in him to try his best whichever position you put him in. Never a 9 or even a 10/ 10 but more often than not he'll get a 7 or 8/ 10. Don't think any player should be certain to start but I would maybe add Roofe if we don't buy or loan another striker or until Roberts gets fully fit, he took his goal well yesterday. Not sure about Pablo either, maybe coming into the twilight of his career and not guaranteed to start every game.

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25 Jul 2018 11:59:07
Watched 2, went to oxford last night, and I feel as though pearce is still learning very much so. Not to worry about dallas or de bock now though, hello barry douglas. saying that it was 'hello vydra' for some time so. Still feel we'll sign a striker as bielsa has said he needs one. kinnears words of 'exciting transfer window' might not just be a lie after all.

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25 Jul 2018 12:59:26
Jenson hasn't played pre season samo.

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25 Jul 2018 13:01:39
We forget de bock played for belguim or got a call up and there one of the best teams in the world.

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25 Jul 2018 13:40:52
That's what i'm saying martyn, due to the fact that majority of defenders, particularly U23's imo, have been poor in pre season, and the fact that only really phillips has done well as a midfielder come cb, jansson will walk straight back in.

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Review Of The Day 25th July 2018

25 Jul 2018 06:38:04
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 25th July 2018

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