Leeds Banter Archive November 05 2018

05 Nov 2018 18:25:02
Browne, Bamford, Beradi and Ayling all hopefully back fit in January will give the squad a great boost . Looks like we only have Alioski on the left . I would try Saiz there with the instructions to keep it simple and not try and beat every player on the pitch every time he has the ball. Knock it about and one touch first time passes. He needs to model his game like Hernandez plays. Then add 3 players, a centre half, left wing and striker in January, hope they hit the ground running and we could be in the mix. 16 games down and 30 to go. Top 2 place needs what, 90 points probably a little less? 2 points a game, the old home wins and away draws should get us there . Fitness and fatigue are the big questions now. Honestly don't think the managers style is all about pumping the players up to get performances out of them, this form of management style runs out of steam over a whole season, MB's style of play is all about how the players perform collectively as a team unit, this is becoming more and more evident with every game . Our possessions stats away against an unbeaten at home Wigan team are absolutely amazing.

05 Nov 2018 20:14:36
I agree 1970 with your assessment. Our business in the January Window will be crucial. The only thing missing yesterday was another goal which we deserved. We played well, and played as a team with spirit which is great to see.

05 Nov 2018 20:19:18
Not sure that Beradi will be a certainty for Jan and Brown is a big gamble after so much time out. I think how good he is and how quickly could be a key part of our second half season. Seems like a game changer . Ayling also a key returner out if that group, stability back on the right. Finally Bamford could be that additional striker, if he comes back fit and ready. The advantages of the injuries are that some of the players are not going to have been overworked.

Think we need to be realistic about comings and goings in Jan. Even with the 4 players mentioned above, on Saturday there was no place in the bench for Pearce or Shaunessy. With three new players in and no outs where do they all go and who makes room for them.

I think we will only see 1/ 2 coming in that will effect the second half of the season, people Bielsa is sure about. Any more and it might be because we lose someone, Pearce is a possibility, Roofe will definitely be wanted by some of the PL strugglers and even Saiz, if he is still on the bench could be a gamble for a PL struggler.

Have confidence in what Bielsa and the team can do with what we have already.

05 Nov 2018 23:15:56
I wouldn’t let Saiz anywhere near the first team atm. His attitude and effort stinks. Alioski by far the better option.
In fact if we can get $6-$10 mill in jan I’d consider moving him on.
Not sure Ayling and Bamford will help too much when they return either as both in poor form.
Def need 3 in January or give younguns more time to shine.

06 Nov 2018 06:57:49
Yes, that Bamford has been a waste of money. Came into squad later than the rest, started the season on the bench getting limited game time, then picked up an unlucky injury during an U23s game. Shame on Bamford! He should have 20 goals by now 😂.

06 Nov 2018 06:58:52
Bamford barely got the chance to settle in before he was injured - bit harsh to judge his form from that!

06 Nov 2018 07:52:02
Not sure about the evidence that Saiz’s attitude or effort stinks! He’s going through a tough patch but he remains one of our most skillful and creative players. I think he’s got frustrated by his own form and the tackling that he constantly receives. As a sub, he can still be a powerful option for us. Let’s not right him off. A challenge for Bielsa and his team to get him back to his best.

06 Nov 2018 09:17:10
I think 20 is optimistic notts but you are right. He should have a few to his name.
I’m afraid I don’t like the guy as a footballer. I have not seen anything from him recently that suggests he will achieve his early potential. I’m happy for him to prove me wrong for 2 seasons like woods did. But I doubt it will happen.

06 Nov 2018 11:45:39
Totally 100% agree re Samu, Spanish.

06 Nov 2018 11:50:10
You must have given Wood a chance to prove himself then, so why not Bamford?

06 Nov 2018 12:53:37
I've always said there's something about Saiz, match-winner, game-changer when on form but how often is he on form? It says a lot that, for all his talent and creativity, he was playing Spanish second division and now the championship at his age.

06 Nov 2018 16:15:19
If he keeps attracting attention (on and off the pitch) then I can see Samu moving back to Spain for an easier life.

06 Nov 2018 19:50:59
Sis didn’t give Wood a chance but he had no choice 😂.

05 Nov 2018 12:49:34
Not sure it's an under 23 side or even a B team today! Saiz joins, Roberts, Baker, Harrison, Shaunessy, mixed with some of the best under 23s this year, Gotts, Davis, Odour McAlmont and Stevens with Blackman in goal . Clarke, Shackleton, Dalby and Diaz on the bench. That is quite some lineup!

Really interested to see how Saiz performs, not sure he has played at this level certainly for some time. Will he grab the opportunity to show he is revived and revigorated!

05 Nov 2018 13:23:30
Great for the young kids to be able to play alongside some of these first teamers. Also for Corberan, a chance to manage a more senior line up.

05 Nov 2018 13:27:47
Bielsa has bothered to travel to a grey and drizzly Crew ti support and watch the team. Great management and great incentive for the first teamers and kids to take it seriously!

05 Nov 2018 13:51:44
Well great team on paper but losing 1-0 at half time. Possibly similar as we have said before the first teamers effecting the flow of the under 23s.

05 Nov 2018 14:25:42
Well, 3-0 down and the under 23s with reinforcements heading for their heaviest defeat for some time. Doesn’t appear that anyone has dieses the opportunity to impress.

05 Nov 2018 15:42:09
Maybe a bit disjointed due to all of the changes Spanish? What did you think?

05 Nov 2018 17:18:36
From the report I've just read I think young Mr Saiz had better look out for Bub.

05 Nov 2018 17:39:06
Has to stop putting so many first teamers out there. Roberts adds nothing, Saiz just kept getting frustrated. Baker always looks ordinary. Young lads who have missed out on this game must be cursing them. Glad in a way i can't get to many matches now with work, would be slapping some of them, teams worked hard to get to top of table then they perform like that.

05 Nov 2018 17:41:03
A bit of a hiccup really considering how well things have been going! These first teamers weren’t getting fit after injury they had a chance to shine and didn’t really take it. Creer deserved the win and we didn’t really get going. Clarke came on at half time, sparked things up a bit and got a goal which would be good for his confidence. Saiz, our of sorts and increasingly frustrated. Just a bad day at the office with Bielsa watching. No evidence here for any changes to the line up for West Brom and Saiz played the whole game!

One word on Pearce, missing from the match day squad last Saturday and again today, is he injured?

06 Nov 2018 10:35:05
Think Pearce will be gone in Jan if any PL clubs come in for him. Bubs should be looking at introducing Gotts to first team action soon. Dallas will struggle against attacking teams with pace.

05 Nov 2018 10:00:36
Something wrong with my phone.
It cuts me off and deletes my messages after a certain period of times me. This means I can only write short post. Sorry about that lads👍.

05 Nov 2018 12:10:57
Thank you Apple. There, I said it before you all did.

05 Nov 2018 12:21:19
Apple we are forever in your bebt.

05 Nov 2018 17:10:12
AI at work doing some good for a change 👍.

05 Nov 2018 17:19:44
AI? the phone or Aus? ;)

05 Nov 2018 19:56:52
No need to apologize. last message was still about 28 words too long.

05 Nov 2018 23:03:40
Insert teary face.
I’m distraught!
After my 100% team and score reductions. Many of you should have scooped millions on your bet and be retired now.

{Ed001's Note - if any of them did we would never know as they would be too busy sniffing coke off hooker's breasts to bother with us lot. A bit like Berm these days, now he has gone all big-time and been on TV!}

06 Nov 2018 09:19:29
Yeah ed Was going to post a reply but got hookers Brady firmly implanted on my brain. Lol.

{Ed001's Note - Brady, is this a hooker you are particularly familiar with? Maybe a regular?}

06 Nov 2018 10:20:02
Auto correct. So funny. I can assure you nobody called Brady is on my mind. Just breasts.

{Ed001's Note - how does breasts end up as Brady? That is an odd one that. I sometimes think autocorrect was purposely designed to make sending messages to someone you don't know very well really awkward.}

05 Nov 2018 09:57:06
Is it me me or does berm go absent when kp has a blinder?

05 Nov 2018 11:26:13
Haha yes seems
That way doesn’t it.

05 Nov 2018 12:17:12
I’m sure he’ll say it doesn’t count when he plays well against such a weak team with such a poor home record!

05 Nov 2018 08:10:32
Under 23s back on the road today, Crewe Alexandra 1pm if anyone happens to be around. Could be an interesting lineup again as Baker, Harrison, Clarke, Roberts and Saiz all just sat and watched on Saturday .

Wanted to mention Carlos Corberan as well, I think Bielsa recognized his importance and broadened his role. He is now a key link between the under 23s and the First team squad and clearly very involved in what Bielsa does. Means we have a real synergy between the two squads and really the pool of available players is much bigger than the 18 plus of the first team. Most of the under 23 regulars could plug a short term gap if needed, surrounded by first team regulars and some like Clarke would probably make more of the opportunity if they were given it.

We are in a healthy position and really important that any January additions fit in. Personally, I can't see Bielsa wanting many new recruits in January that he isn't confident will immediately fit into his style and approach. Possibly people he has worked with before or people that we have had a lot of contact with before.

The three points against Wigan take the pressure off the West Brom game a bit and we can enjoy it.

05 Nov 2018 09:53:47
I think bielsa is moulding corbaran like his apprentice. Could be our next manager ya never know.

05 Nov 2018 11:32:21
There’s a lot worse managers out there and we’ve had a fair few of them already. If Bielsa moulds him into our next manager. I’m happy to give him my usual 6 games before I judge him.

05 Nov 2018 15:26:50
I said a while back that hopefully we can get a "boot room" type of one manager out and the next is in place thing going, although, I thought Pablo would be the one to take over.