Leeds Banter Archive July 06 2011

 

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06 Jul 2011 22:55:41
I think last seasons kit is better looking at first glance, Has any 1 got a clue wot colour the away kit will be? When will they release the away kit? {Ed017's Note - Chelsea blue...

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We've already got a blue away kit. The new one will obviously be yellow. It's hardly rocket science

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True, it'll be yellow although alot of fans have been banding the colour black about.

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I dont rate this kit at all, looks cheap and tacky I prefer our away kits lately.

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Macron is Italian for tasteless

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Those macron men are embarrassing

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06 Jul 2011 22:44:41
the new kit is awful. I hope it grows on me but the sponsor looks really poor and makes shirt look plain. Have u seen it ed? {Ed017's Note - We have had better.

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My word, this really is the summer of negativity isn't it? I think the new shirt looks smart.

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Smart? Since when has cheap and Tacky equaled smart?

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Tinpot=smart apparently

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06 Jul 2011 22:32:46
So did lonergan sign or not....

seems like he didn't???

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06 Jul 2011 22:31:36
Is it just me or is The NEW Leeds shirt.... Terrible, i would rather have the Skybet hoax than that. Gj

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Improvement on last year me thinks

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Last years was miles better.....did you even see it?

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06 Jul 2011 22:10:28
Probably a long shot but would anyone be interested in Robbie Savage? He just posted on his twitter.. "3 league one , a championship and abroad 5 requests all turned down " He then went on to say.. "An offer also off an ex premier league club ". I've also heard that he said something along the lines of.. "I'd only ever play for Leeds again if I came out of retirement". Possibility maybe?

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No Ta. Robbie Savage is a publicity addicted knobend.

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Now come on that IS desperate ;)

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Robbie savage hates Leeds as much as Brian Clough did.

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Only time I want him anywhere near elland road is when smith cones back to deck him one (I wish)

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Yeah we no *Yawn*

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06 Jul 2011 22:06:21
Seeing as how we're all for giving some old boys a 2nd chance what about Tomas Brolin as goalkeeping cover :-)

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Not all want to give old boys a chance, newbies are whats needed pal

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06 Jul 2011 21:33:42
Whatever the shirt is for next season perhaps its time to show mr bates we as fans are sick of paying exorbadant season ticket prices with seamingly only moderate efforts on his part in the team by boycotting shirt sales unless there is significant investment in the squad IMHO {Ed017's Note - He says four signings to come and three lost to the top flight lets see what happens.......

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06 Jul 2011 21:22:51
ed - is that twitter kit real...

if so, one of the worst ones ever...

seeing as its got Jonny plus a beard its probably real..

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Can Leeds fans do anything other than moan? It could be worse, at least Kevin Blackwell is long gone

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Some dont like the shirt, deal with it. It has nothing to do with constantly moaning. I normally rate the leeds home kits but this is not decent at all.

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06 Jul 2011 20:21:59
New kit

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06 Jul 2011 19:12:38
It's quite apparant that Bates is holding out for this new Shirt Sponsor before allocating funds for SG. He might have a bit more / less than originally expected.
The new shirt sponsor is looking to be Nationwide. However LV Insurance are also looking to make an improved bid.

Andy Lonergan passed a medical this morning but the deal has hit a barrier in regards to personal terms (wages no doubt). Him and his agent are to discuss fresh terms with Shaun Harvey tomorrow to see if a deal can be agreed. If so, expect the news to be broken mid-aftenoon.

Lee Bowyer is ' heavily expected' to sign for Ipswich tomorrow according to his agent, therefore Leeds have ended their interest.


From a reliable source within the club.

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The Lonergan deal was all but done. then Leicester came and said they'll double what we were offering for him to challenge Kasper.

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06 Jul 2011 19:10:04
Someone put a rumour about Friend from Doncaster...heard anymore or just passing the time?? Let's start seeing rumours with hard evidence. MOT

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None of them have any its a rumours site mate, 99.9% of them are just bored/attention seekers

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06 Jul 2011 19:05:10
Eveyone is talking about centerbacks I have seen
Alex Bruce ont tellie he looks bang tidy (as a player)
am I missing something.

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06 Jul 2011 18:29:26
RE my last post just been tweeted that new shirt and sponsor on official site and Evening Post 2morrow
KeithLUFC

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06 Jul 2011 18:28:39
I'm very close friends with Jonny Howson's sister and she's told me that all the rumours about him having talks with barnsley and bimingham are un-true and he will be with leeds to captain us next season sorry barnsley and birmingham but he's ours M.O.T

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Jonny won't ever leave unless he's forced.

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He will eventually dont be daft, players either want to progress for money or for their careers sake if Leeds remain static he'll move forward no doubt about it, how dillusional are some of you?

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06 Jul 2011 18:24:58
just shows how much bull us leeds fans get fed from grayson n bates , A few weeks back grayson said he wants 2 players fighting for each position . Then today shister bates says 4 players only , So 1 golie 2 middfeilders grayson said 2 days ago we need to replace jhonson killkeny , But 2 weeks ago defence was main area , hence why we sold goalkeeper . That leves one player to come in , But we only have 1 right back 1 left back as grayson said he sees aidy white as a winger , That leves parker injury prone not good enough. Bet becchio is paniking over paynter pushing him for target man role , And snoddy and max whith sam pushing them to limit not. NO Wonder grayson in yep saying going to be hard to better seventh off last year whish he would just say i can not compete whith the money bates his giving me and its going to be hard to get players in , I for one would respect him a lot more . HATE BATES LOVE LEEDS

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Get a grip We are talking to 4 players AT THE MOMENT. THERE IS NO WAY WE WILL ONLY SIGN 4 PLAYERS. I would have thought that was obvious, but there are so many doylems out there at the moment

MOT

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Watt part off were after 4 players dont you understand , I heard him say it my self on yorkshire radio . So your the one who should get a grip key board warrior. Hope we do pull out off lonergan deal if its true he wants 10 k plus a week , IN program last year it said that eaither jhonson or killkeny wanted 11 k n bates said lufc dont pay those sort off wages , I dont want us to go out and pay silly money we all know were that got us , Just want us to compete . But that will not happen till bates goes wich he wont till massive proffit paid . Watt ever happens i will be at er next year who ever we sell or buy , Wether we will be in the mix only time will tell.Hope im wrong and old beardy gives grayson a chance to improve

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06 Jul 2011 18:14:26
New kit and main sponsor announcement tomorrow in YEP and www.leedsunited.com #lufc

(Source - Paul Dews Twitter)

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06 Jul 2011 18:08:13
Leeds United manager Simon Grayson has hinted he could re-sign Aston Villa's Eric Lichaj if new manager Alex McLeish lets him leave.

The USA international joined Leeds on loan from Villa Park last season and he made 16 Championship appearances as Grayson's troops finished just outside the play-off places.

Lichaj operated in both full-back positions and Leeds' manager liked what he saw from the 22-year-old, who is seen as one for the future by Villa.

The club now have a new man at the helm in ex-Birmingham boss McLeish and Grayson is keen to ascertain whether the Scot would be willing to let the defender depart on loan once again.

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"Eric did really well last year and it could be an option if Aston Villa allow us to go down that route again, " said Grayson. "But the new manager (Villa's Alex McLeish) might want to keep him there.

"If we're going to go with the loan scenario then I'd want the loans to be for the whole season. Then you know that you've got the player for that length of time.

"But the problem is that most clubs are reluctant to let fringe players out too early, unless they're really not figuring at all in pre-season."

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06 Jul 2011 18:02:21
Leeds have been back pre-season training for a week - so why has this only come out today?
Here's a picture of Snodgrass (23) training a week ago

www.leedsunited.com/news/20110701/boss-hits-back-at-speculation_2247585_2384749

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06 Jul 2011 17:58:43
CHeck out my picture I've posted on dodgy sightings of Alan Smith outside LUFC club shop.

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Very amusing :)

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06 Jul 2011 17:45:54
"I can confirm we are in serious discussions with a number of players, " Bates told Yorkshire Radio. "We are looking to sign four players.

Wait it out thats 4 players obviously they might not all sign but i hope its 2 def and 1 mid and very magnificent gk to replace kasper

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06 Jul 2011 16:31:32
what would everyone think if we signed owen hargreaves

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06 Jul 2011 16:21:41
This is the guy we are looking for. Rudolph Austin, who is currently playing for SK Brann. Tackles, passes, passion, he got everything.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q49hKuRYDzU

He will probably cost about £2,000,000, but is is definitly worth it The wages shouldn't be a problem at all

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06 Jul 2011 16:16:59
my mates work in the club shop says we have a green away shirt this season what you use think

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06 Jul 2011 17:29:44
Does Papa Smurf mean 4 permanent signings and a few loan players to add strength to the squad.

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06 Jul 2011 16:52:49
Whilst i like this site for the info flying round about Super Leeds...is it just me or do we seem to rebuilding the 98/99 side in transfer rumours - Smith, Bowyer, Woodgate and now Kewell. Lets go the whole hog Mr Bates and try to find Mcphail, Harte, Wetherall and Hasselbaink. Very tongue in cheek i know...but these lads with a few more did finish top 4 PL.........MOT Keep the faith

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Those 'fans' are annoying.

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06 Jul 2011 16:45:25
All i can say is if we have a brilliant start to the season all you fans on your being negative saying we wil struggle will be on here saying how great grayson is and good leeds are. SO SHUT UP STOP GOING ON AND SUPPORT YOUR TEAM .

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06 Jul 2011 16:44:25
I simply ignore of all posts here of overseas players being mentioned that we're interested in. Grayson hasn't brought in any foreign players that I recall, and simply buys League 1 & Championship players and the occasional Premiership players. (Somma was here on trial first)

Honestly I hope the club changes transfer policy and does look at some overseas players - some could be much better than what we get (Bessone, Paynter, Collins, Bruce etc). Wages could also be cheaper. It would be so great to find gems like Radebe and stars like Becchio.

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06 Jul 2011 15:47:15
Olivier Dacourt spotted in Wetherby today, and headed off towards Thorp Arch in his 4x4. When I caught up I got him to roll down his window and asked if he was coming back to Leeds, he said "hope to coach, to play maybe" and he had a cheeky grin on his face...

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He's retired hasnt he?

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06 Jul 2011 14:56:49
sg


"It's going to be hard to beat seventh place but, with the squad that we're going to put together, we do feel that it's a very capable objective

so chill out all of u.....

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06 Jul 2011 10:29:01
I wish all the Leeds fans belly aching over players and Leeds in general would sit back take a moment and think what happened the last couple of seasons.

Promotion from League one and narrowly missing out on the play offs in the Championship, with a squad of hard working players with little or no cash injection for signings.

The last 2 seasons saw us romping at Christmas before falling away and certain players were found wanting when it got tough.

Grayson has seen this and is clearing out players that are not required:

Bessone - Truly awful
Naylor: Found wanting at this level.
Killkenny - On decent money but a bit part player of average ability.
Johnson - Hit and miss at best.
Schmeichel: Potentially good, but did not command box and too casual for my liking. £1.5m good business.

We have some good young players who have been out on loan gaining great experience and some of those will feature much more this year. Paddy will be back and with the addition of 2 - 3 proven players (which we will get) we will be stronger this year.

Dont worry about players going to this club and that club, would you want them if they were only concerned about money? I want players with hunger and determination who want to win things with Leeds.

Bates may be tight, however he is no fool and Grayson has got us going in the right direction after years in the wilderness.

Wait and see before writing the season off.

MOT

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Would you want them if they were only concerned about money?

No

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06 Jul 2011 10:16:06
I wish everyone would just chill out, look at Norwich the last couple of seasons, they didn't do "big" signings, they were solid though and hopefully we can take comfort in that.
Lambert had faith in who he had and obviously knew how to really motivate them
We have some class acts at ER and I, for one, have belief and faith in Grayson and his back room staff to use Norwich as an example and really push on this season.
Yes I'd like to see more happening because the squad is obviously not "full", but let's face it, there's still 4 weeks until the start of the season In Grayson we trust...right?
COME ON PEOPLE, GET BEHIND YOUR TEAM AND STOP ALL THE NEGATIVITY FFS ON ON ON

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Leeds may have some class acts but they had some shocking results last season...they would have been in the top 2 if they had not thrown the season away....

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I hear you mate , leeds 4 preston 6 springs to mind. 4-1 up against a team in the bottom 3 with the worst attack in the league at that time. the worst result i can remmeber since i have followed leeds. garyd MOT

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I do agree, but let's hope the signings we do bring in are the weld that we need to pull the team together? We HAVE to stay positive tho guys, I mean come on, we ARE the greatest in the land

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06 Jul 2011 09:21:18
Robert Earnshaw to sign for Cardiff on a free another good player signs for one of our rivals. Although forwards are not our priority it makes you wonder who these targets are that we are waiting on.

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Shut up you sad t**t, and just let SG get the players he wants not the ones you want

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If SG could sign the players he wants our squad wouldn't have so many massive holes in it. You are truly deluded if you think he can attract decent players on KB wages

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06 Jul 2011 08:23:10
If the Lonergan signing is true I still don't see him as the natural No 1 replacement for Kaspar, we've nearly always had 3 squad goalies so expect 1 more signing, possibly Dudek. Tho by virtue of the fact SG has commented on Dudek I'd guess its smoke and daggers and he isn't the one being targeted. I'm also guessing that the Smith, Woodgate & Bowyer are also smokescreens for real targets. if I was a betting man, which I am - Montgomery is target

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06 Jul 2011 06:54:11
LONERGAN: The Sun this morning states that LEEDS have made him the No1 keeper. I'll reserve judgement but LEEDS do not have buying power with KB and are not a 'main attraction' for any player these days. OK were a major fan based club but now regarded as tight arsed club in North not worth consideration of any decent player. Pulling power ? More chance pullin a pint.

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Give Lonergan a chance.

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People on here and Leeds fans in general need to get real. I agree I would have preferred the likes of Shay Given, but do you really think we could afford his wages? Lonergan is a highly rated keeper, what more do you want?

I wish people would get off the back of Grayson, Bates and the club in general. If we're near the bottom of the league after ten games, then fair enough. In the meantime, have some trust.

MOT

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06 Jul 2011 06:35:04
Just seen Nigel Martin leaving Elland Rd in a red Vauxhall Vectra (blacked out sun roof), registration plate EGLNDNo1, could he be making a come back?

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Pointless post

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Get a life you muppet.

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Hmmmmm possible but why was he driving Calamity James car?

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That just shows how ridiculous the rumours are getting

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