Leeds Banter Archive August 02 2017

02 Aug 2017 19:59:46
Does anyone else think that the money being paid for fees for players and wages. Neymar reportedly being paid £515k a week with a £180m fee. Is completely obscene. Should UEFA and FIFA step in and set a cap on this stupidity for the sake off the smaller clubs. Example off smaller clubs I mean bottom half off prem lge and lower. Anywer less than top 4 la liga. Top 2/3 ligue 1. And top 3 seri A. ? These clubs are pulling further away from the rest off their leagues. And creating a mini league off their own. Is it going to only get worse. ? Or is it, the quicker we get up the better to get a share off the spoils. ? Lol. 👍⚽️😃

02 Aug 2017 21:08:05
Totally agree batty. i heard 650k a week tax free. they can't though can they? its business, you can as a PLC pay employees what you want I believe

03 Aug 2017 04:14:29
Someone get a Leeds fan to go back in time to when Neymar was a toddler and get Publicity to put in a cheeky loan bid for like 30 years in a 3 decade contract. He can mortgage the fish and not buy Seth Johnson. Only the least human looking fan could survive the radioactivity of the machine. Ausman, we'll beam you up once mission complete .

02 Aug 2017 16:57:53
I'm hoping the bids rejected by Bristol City are from wheeler dealer 'Arry at Brum and that they're that p**sed off with him that they refuse to do business with the old cock spappa. Then in comes Radz flashing the big bucks and four year contracts and signs both Flint and Bryan. UTW DTP MM

02 Aug 2017 18:51:43
Flint is worse than Cooper. Really don't get the obsession some fans have with him.

02 Aug 2017 19:15:59
Have to disagree SG, living in Bristol I've been to a fair few games and he looks very solid, very few mistakes and is very similar to Captain Magic Hat, although I would argue a better temperament (less suspensions) I really think that flint could definitely be the answer.

02 Aug 2017 19:24:42
I've not seen him play personally SG so I can't argue, although you're probably the first person I've heard say he is bobbins. MM

02 Aug 2017 19:53:11
Being club captain and has been a few years when ayling was in team and other decent enough players. I'd find it hard to understand to make him captain if he was worse than cooper. Only seen him a couple off times when on telly. But gitbthe impression he was decent enough. Won most headers he jumps for and scores a few goals. So in y opinion would be a good squad member or back up. but I'd say he would definitely be pushing for a starting place. That's if we are even in for him. ? 👍⚽️😃

02 Aug 2017 19:58:06
His passing percentage is something like 55%, he's slow, he's not going to get any better and Bristol City conceded 66 goals, so he's hardly a colossus. He scores a few headers from corners, so fans are desperate to sign him.

02 Aug 2017 20:33:05
Teams defend from the front nowadays. There is a keeper and 3/4 other defenders if using wing backs plus your defensive midfielders. So surely the 66 goals leaked wasn't all his doing. ? Just think he would be a good squad member. My opinion. 👍👍⚽️😂😂

02 Aug 2017 21:45:38
A lot to pay for a squad member matty. A player that's established as a regular and a captain isn't going to settle for a bit part role in my opinion.

02 Aug 2017 22:36:52
Yes slough. In my first post I said I think he'd be pushing for starting place. But with jansson and Pennington who I think under his loan agreement is too start when fit he will ha e to start in squad and push for starting place. Are we even in for him ? Lol. 😂😂⚽️👍

02 Aug 2017 10:59:12
Looks like Kun Temenuzkhov has been poached by Man City instead. Shame as he looked like he could be quality and challenge the first team in a year or so.

02 Aug 2017 11:51:01
Just doing his medical at City's facilities, still signing for us.

02 Aug 2017 12:40:48
Yeah, a Leeds player mate, not going city.

02 Aug 2017 13:28:36
Does anyone know why he had a medical at City anyway? usually the medicals for Leeds are done at Thorpe Arch aren't they?

02 Aug 2017 14:06:43
Yes, it's a canny new trick from Radz and 'Gus. Get the player to go to City, have a look around the stadium, show him the facilities, the trophies etc and then when he's sold on the idea of playing European football, give him a medical, sign him up followed by a clip around the ear and tell him to get down the M62 for 45 miles to Leeds and stop whinging. MM

02 Aug 2017 16:25:20
I've seen it done on deadline day if a player can't make it to the club on time alf however it seems strange in the middle of the window. Two potential reasons for it though 1. We could be doing up the medical facilities at thorpe arch as part of the refurb so ours are out of order 2. City have a state of the art facility, could Rad be sending our team there to see if it is worth upgrading ours to a higher standard?

02 Aug 2017 20:42:23
It's confirmed he's signed now, great stuff. Although why couldn't he have had the medical at Leeds?

02 Aug 2017 22:48:55
See my post above, pure speculation but all valid reasons.

02 Aug 2017 08:41:08
So ladies and gents. time for end of season predictions I think. we've seen pre season, seen the signings. time to put it all together and predict the season! I'm going for top 6, just. I think we will have an indifferent start while everyone gets used to each other etc, then gradually pick up speed. well play some exciting, attacking football and think we will have some 3/4-0 wins for a change. We may replicate Fulham last season. That's me, would love to be proved wrong and do a Brighton, but don't see it just yet. Either way, good luck lads. youll do us proud I'm sure! MOT

02 Aug 2017 08:50:43
Its diff as not seen us play yet. Think we have a better team. Only real loss is bartley and we have that covered. Worried about wood. Midfield should be heaps better. So should be top 6.

02 Aug 2017 10:21:39
I see it differently Aus. i don't think we have covered Bartley. i think that is our real missing link and a big worry.

02 Aug 2017 10:36:15
See the S**r rag has us 10th keep a low profile and sneak in 2nd if it all comes together. Mind you they have Brentford 5th? What are these place predictions based on?

02 Aug 2017 10:58:20
If I remember last year, all the "experts" were tipping us around 16th.

02 Aug 2017 10:58:34
Think they must have slaughtered a Ram (like we will this season) and use where the guts lie to make it.

02 Aug 2017 10:58:49
I think top 6 should be our target this year. Review that in the New year to see if any more is possible. I agree, the team is better than last year, less dependent on Wood, more attacking options and I am sure we will still reinforce the defensive options before the window closes . We also have a much better board, with a clear plan and structure. it will be interesting to see the side against Port Vale. A quick chance for some of those not picked for the Bolton game to lay down a claim. Can't wait for Sunday!

02 Aug 2017 12:08:29
Right this second I don't think we are top 6 sadly. Our attack should be lot better this year but our defense feels really weak. Pennington looks good but not promotion material and Cooper is Lg1, a bit worried for the Bolton game TBH. We conceded 7 goals from set plays all last season, we have conceded what 3 or 4 from set play situations over preseason? If we get a quality CB and a natural LB before the window shuts then top 6, if we dont.

02 Aug 2017 12:38:39
Champions ! ! !

02 Aug 2017 13:22:05
depends on how the new boys do in an unfamiliar league really. can't really determine anything from a preseason devoid of any real quality opposition and almost impossible to judge players who i'd never heard of before they arrived. I'm going top 10 with the potential to improve if the majority of the players plus TC fulfil their potential.

02 Aug 2017 15:48:27
Gummie?

02 Aug 2017 16:16:22
I put 50 quid on Leeds for the outright win, a few months ago (just after Monk left) . First time I've ever bet on Leeds to win any league and odds were 35 to 1. They're a lot shorter, now. You can all laugh as much as you like but, Champions. I genuinely believe it's possible, this season. if we sign another centre-half even on loan. Boro won't get going until Sept. Sunderland will get relegated (I genuinely believe that) . Villa still being rebuilt. Derby sold their most creative player. could well be our season.

02 Aug 2017 20:43:42
Well said CW. There are no teams to fear in this league, we can definitely do it.