Leeds Banter Archive August 31 2016

31 Aug 2016 22:56:48
Anyone else worried we didn't bring in another striker?

31 Aug 2016 23:49:30
Yup I am kebab. We don't have much more than 60 league goals in our locker right now.

31 Aug 2016 23:56:56
As there is no longer an emergency window yeah I'm worried. Monk has brought in a full team now and we have 12 midfield players, squad looks unbalanced.

01 Sep 2016 00:44:05
Deda

Murphy Diagouraga and Grimes won't get a look in. The first two may get their contracts canceled with some compensation which is the obvious workaround to the scrapped loan system. I strongly disagree with its cancelation because we could've certainly put those two midfielders out on loan saving their wages.

Least we are going to have a fairly strong bench but our failure to land another striker will restrict our progress up the league table imo. I don't see Ant and Wood scoring much more than 30 league goals between them. Doukara Roofe Sacko Dallas and Mowatt you'd expect them to score 25 combined for the season with about 5 more coming from the rest. 60 league goals ain't going to get you a playoff berth.

Still it's been the best window we've ever had imo and we are really only 1 player short of a good side. Props to Massimo.

01 Sep 2016 05:05:40
I have liked what Monk has built in general, we have done some really good, and really smart, business. One of the big positives has been us acquiring players with not only skill but (and this is vital without the loan window) also versatility. As a result, though I am a upset that we didn't bring in another front man, we look to have some deptth in most areas. My biggest concern however is at LB and RB. The versatility we have gives us cover, all be it at a slightly lower standard, at other areas across the pitch. My worry is that at RB we have Berardi (Constantly, and currently, injured) and Coyle (Fair enough looks the part) and LB Taylor (wanted to leave) and Berardi (Injured) with Denton (Talented but young and, much like Viera, naive) as third string cover.

01 Sep 2016 07:43:42
Agree with you 100% George. Goals are not coming at a premium for us and we buy another defensive midfielder. Is that because Monk doesn't have faith in the defence? If that was the case, then maybe he should have addressed it. However, we have Antonsson, Doukara, Wood and Sako as known strikers and accrosding to the OS we have 12 midfielders. If we win most games 1 - 0 and are there or there about at the end of the season, then I'll accept it. What do you reckon?

01 Sep 2016 10:29:10
George

Whilst you are correct in your assumption that Murphy, Diagouraga and Grimes may not get a look in. The players are under contract and any release would have to be negotiated with agents. In the case of Diagouraga, we had serious interest from Rotherham, that didn't happen as there was disagreement between the clubs Which must mean Cellino wanted a fee. Grimes, if not good enough to get into the team, must put a question mark over Monk's judgement. Henandez is a luxury player who only slots in if we play the right system. We still look short of goals and our defense can't defend set pieces. The international break has come at the right time for us as there is a lot to work on and we can get players fit and working together. Hard work is what is needed with this squad and good fortune in the injury department.

01 Sep 2016 14:50:22
Deda

You were saying something about the difficulties associated with ending and paying off contracts for unwanted players?

Btw you might want to read about Sol.

Monkey, give Birdcage the armband!

01 Sep 2016 14:55:23
JT

We ain't going to go through a season winning 1-0 all the time. We've never really been that kind of a team. Of course I'd take it but unlikely to happen.

When I said 60 goals in the league I saw that as the ceiling. We'd be doing well to achieve that. Having seen everyone's transfer business my prediction for LUFC finish is 11th finishing about 12 points adrift of 6th. Still an improvement on last season but our failure to land a proven goalscorer will impede us this season. We are better all round the pitch but we just don't have the goals in us. I'm still pleased with Cellino's effort.

31 Aug 2016 21:16:22
Well we have added another decent player and we didn't sell Taylor respect to Massimo.

31 Aug 2016 22:12:07
Respect wexy but are we about to sign Crouch? Would be an excellent signing imo.

31 Aug 2016 18:41:49
Now I know the world really has gone mad. £10.5m for Jeff Hendrick, £5m for Adam Reach. Absolutely incredible!

31 Aug 2016 19:15:01
Hendrick is a good player, but £10.5m?

01 Sep 2016 00:03:56
Whole world has gone mad. £30 Million for Sissoko Hendrick 10.5 and Reach a reserve player who has been on loan in league 1 5 million. Chris Martin on loan with option to buy at £9 million what is going on. We must get a decent price for Taylor in January.

31 Aug 2016 13:55:06
Rico Henry looking like he is Bournemouth bound. Had a medical yesterday and set to join up with his former manager (who handed Henry his big break) so that looks like the end of that.

31 Aug 2016 15:10:24
Not Bournemouth but BRENTFORD mate.

31 Aug 2016 17:54:01
For all the "bigging-up" of the young lad, a 5-year deal at Brentford isn't exactly what I thought would happen to him.

31 Aug 2016 12:54:22
DONE DEAL - NEW SIGNING!

Leeds have landed a highly regarded bright spark in the energy supply business (see what I did there) by signing Utilita Energy as the club's new official energy supplier.

"I am over the moon" said a delighted Gary Monk. "I've been keeping tabs on Utilita for some years now after the floodlights inexplicably went off during a midweek game at Swansea", he continued.

Sol Bamba is reported to be going in the opposite direction and working in Utilita's call centre in a deal that suits both parties.

Sorry guys, I'm bored.

MM.

31 Aug 2016 15:23:13
At least you have the All Ireland final to look forward to MM.

31 Aug 2016 16:25:24
I hope we're not the bridesmaids again Paddy. Those Dubs again aargghh!

MM.

31 Aug 2016 12:02:00
Bournemouth want 6 mil for Grabban and 1mil for O'kane why not bid Charlie Taylor for the pair and splash 1.5mil on young Rico Henry. Everyone's a winner.