Leeds Banter Archive January 07 2019

07 Jan 2019 21:21:33
Ibai Gomez. What's that all about? We seem to be missing out again. Was it just paper talk. It surely can't be financial. Does he not like Yorkshire? I can tell him the weather can be cold in Bilbao and just as wet. So, were we just not that interested in acquiring winger?

07 Jan 2019 22:52:42
Never heard any real links to him tbh, would've been nice, but well sign another winger, maybe that Steven Zuber bloke. Can play multiple positions, typical Bielsa player.

08 Jan 2019 00:39:13
I think we've been linked with about every man and his dog so far, as always, any signings will be made public only when the ink is dry on the contract :)

08 Jan 2019 05:24:29
Still not sure there will be any signings. It seems like we may have to do with what we got.
Only time will tell.

08 Jan 2019 08:20:28
Lots of paper talk and newsnow site rehashing old stories, like Aus I doubt that our management team are wanting to bring anyone in this transfer window. I believe we are waiting to see how the squad react to the next few matches, favourable results and we will stick with what we got. Lose a couple and if injuries still biting then maybe they might act. I think other than spending money on a goalkeeper we will only look to the loan market. Please don't get sucked into the thought that Radz and co are going to spend big money, not this season anyway.

08 Jan 2019 08:28:54
If they spend a bit now. We will have more chance at going up. And all the riches that brings.
It’s a gamble but one worth taking especially taking into account our league position. $15 mill now might bring in $100s mill next year.
If it doesn’t then we will still be in a better position to go at it next year.
He has done well and he may even pull promotion off without spending but that’s a big ask of the youngsters.
The whole squad has put a shift in this year when needed. Well, minus one that is.
I just think most of them are too young for the dogfight coming.

08 Jan 2019 09:25:44
Agree with aus, what's a few million invested now if we get promoted, I like using the youngsters and agree with Spanish in what he says about them, but I think we need 2-3 first teamers with quality.

08 Jan 2019 09:40:29
FA Would prob change rules and say newley promoted teams who, s name starts with L and end in S and has EED in the middle only get premier league money after 5 yrs of staying up.

08 Jan 2019 10:28:33
Our problems, such as they are, were known in December (and before) so any new faces could/ would have been sorted prior to Jan therefore the lack of recruitment means that either, a) MB has decided that with the team and the returning injured he has enough for success (and it suits AR not to spend) or b) there just is no money about. Again have we found the only multi-millionaire with no money and a failing business?
Let's hope it's the first and MB is right. Personally I think there is a bit of b) but that a) will see us through. Onwards and upwards.

08 Jan 2019 17:34:10
If Bielsa has a couple of targets in mind Radz, Kinnear and Orta should be doing everything to get them. We may never get a chance like this to go up for years. With Bamford and Douglas potentially out for some time, Baker on his way back to Chelsea and the other injuries we do look a bit threadbare.

08 Jan 2019 20:54:16
Radz, orta and kinnear. Wonder if any of them can play in goal, midfield or defence? May have to start using them if we keep letting players go.

07 Jan 2019 18:30:53
If you have the app, have a look at the last 2 under 18 goals in their last game. Talk about house style! Well executed as well!

07 Jan 2019 19:46:51
Fantastic football Spanish, who is the very large midfielder that strolled through to create the second goal, like a young Patrick Viera!

Really have got some promise in the youth ranks now.

08 Jan 2019 20:41:27
Not sure who that was, anyone any ideas?

07 Jan 2019 14:43:38
Just looking and it seems we have a defining 4 weeks coming up soon. Starting 2 FEB Norwich, Boro, Swansea, QPR, Bolton, West Brom. If we go into March sitting in the top two then even the Titanic iceberg won't sink us.

07 Jan 2019 15:24:12
It’s getting to twitchy ring time! 😳😳😳.

07 Jan 2019 16:04:57
That's your own business! Bright.

07 Jan 2019 16:35:26
Jesus Leo, don't tempt fate, I read somewhere the Titanic iceberg could still be out there :- (.

07 Jan 2019 21:26:31
It’s an every day issue wex, I apologise.! 😳.

08 Jan 2019 00:10:31
No such thing as Titanic iceberg.

{Ed033's Note - Correct George, it was switched for the Olympic. Look up the Titanic, Olympic switch.

08 Jan 2019 16:14:20
Great story that edd
It convinced me.

07 Jan 2019 14:15:54
Bailey Peacock Farrell is an interesting discussion point at the moment with previous threads making comments about his perceived ability. I for one believe that there is a top quality keeper within him but those qualities will not come to prominence for a number of years and therefore we need an experienced keeper to see out the rest of this season. Positioning appears to be a fundamental flaw at the moment and I believe George correctly made the point that BPF has a bad habit of trying to "pinch yards" at set pieces which has been costing us goals of late. Goals conceded from free kicks i. e. Lawerence and Mulgrew he has lined up the wall and then moved about 5 yards off his line which has opened space at his near post (I accept that Lawrence's free kick went over his head) . The pinching of yards is to anticipate a cross ball into the box and therefore not being totally confident in his own reactions (which I think are ok) . BPF has plenty of positives i. e. distribution, shot stopping etc. but is getting found out on this achilles heel. Time is on his side, but for me, a goalkeeper learning his trade is not ideal for a team chasing promotion.

07 Jan 2019 15:08:54
Then maybe what we need to sign is the best goalkeeping coach we can find. Not a new goalkeeper?

07 Jan 2019 16:33:06
Possibly leodis, but goalkeepers tend to peak later than out field players. Playing for the first team is great experience for BPF and he will probably learn more about himself than he would on the training pitch. It can be a fine line between building experience and shattering confidence through being solely reliant on BPF. Being "one of our own" should not exempt him from being judged by the same standards that other squad players are. As I have said, bags of potential but needs to learn from his mistakes.

07 Jan 2019 17:05:41
Regarding BPF, I appreciate that being a child of the 50's some of my ideas may seem outdated now but why the hell don't we put guys on the posts at each corner? Look at QPR's winning goal and you can plainly see that even a smaller player like Shacks would have stopped that goal. Maybe we are not helping BPF as much as we could.

We had this drilled into us as kids at school. another good one was “If in doubt kick it out! ” but I don't think Bubba would like that :-)

07 Jan 2019 17:29:05
Good point sheds.

07 Jan 2019 18:09:25
I think we both agree Notts. He should keep playing but in the background a good goalkeeping coach would put his arm around the young lad. Remind him how good he is Tell him he is not quite perfect yet but this iswhat you need to do to eradicate your faults. Eradicate them on the training pitch and practice the solution in game time.

07 Jan 2019 18:10:25
Great point Sheds, I was screaming at the tv get someone on the post, would have been a simple clearance!

07 Jan 2019 18:23:59
Sheds, totally agree with you.

I posted on here before about "Big Jack" knowing when to hoof it out of the ground.

As for putting players on the posts it is a no-brainer. How many goals did Paul Reaney stop in his career being there? Luckily I saw most of them. I love Marcelo (not in any carnal way you understand) but I wish he would look at and adopt this strategy.

07 Jan 2019 19:25:58
Let's get Sully back as goalkeeping coach instead of this one that's never played the game.

08 Jan 2019 00:13:53
Staffy I agree.

08 Jan 2019 16:15:15
Thanks George, I always thought Sully was one of the best we've had.

07 Jan 2019 12:59:42
As someone has already pointed out; one of our failings is the poor conversion rate we need to score a goal. Maybe? an extra striker would help but it would also go against Bielsa's history of lone striker. Looking at the charts the problem lies elsewhere when you see Roofe-13, Hernandez-7, Klich-5, Alioski-4, Cooper-3. Other than Roofe none are prolific for a number 1 team. The failing seems to be in the support workers and particularily the No.10 position (the great Saiz? - 1) No, I think the striker is doing ok (school report-could do better) the area we need to brush up on is midfield/ wingers. I know it's not a simple as just telling them to "have a go" but a little bit of tweaking and a few extra goals may save a lot of squeaky bum time come April/ May. The other area that concerns me is our ability to ship goals from set pieces. Other than find two 8ft 6in Centre Backs with the feet of Messi then that's just, get out on the training pitch and practice, practice, practice 'til it's second nature. I have had one heart attack so have my trusty spray but I worry for all you out there, who are a heart attack waiting to happen. Other than find the prettiest girl you can and teach her mouth to mouth there is not a lot I can advise. Just remember. We are Leeds. We do nothing easy! Be Prepared. It could go down to the last kick of the season.

07 Jan 2019 13:37:38
Maybe young Tyler playing no 10 might help, didn't see the QPR game but read some good reviews, and unlike Saiz he's not afraid to pull the trigger.

07 Jan 2019 14:28:02
Very fair post Leo, and it’s been applicable for quite a few seasons now, if I recall correctly from the top of my head!? Harrison has had chances, Alioski has scored, but missed a few too, as well as being somewhat unlucky too. You’re right, the full burden does not lie solely with Roofe.

07 Jan 2019 18:15:16
Tyler has the potential to get a few, wherever he plays. He came into that ball very well and quickly on Sunday. At first looked as if the player next to him was closer. He hit it well, only very bad luck kept that one out. Would have done his confidence a world of good and could have changed the game.

07 Jan 2019 08:26:15
well Mb might be a great manager but he can't beat the curse of Bermondsey White. another game another loss

only cup so don't mind, think manager made the right choice with changes ect

i like roberts a lot but he needs to show more. I would say similar to early days with roofe in he showed flashes of class but not always enough

baker really not sure about and seems manager is in the same boat

fair play BPF decent performance

so many injuries but douglas is the one that worries me the most, he has been verp impressive and we don't have a replacement

leeds sqaud seems to be cursed just like me. Pretty sure my curse started when I upset a rather large gipsy woman. not sure what leeds did

MOT.

07 Jan 2019 11:44:21
Think Pearce was brought on to prove his fitness for Derby, and was rightfully hooked to protect him, while enabling Kun the oppo to help us chase the game. We will miss Douglas, yes, but young Pearce has proved himself capable before. With you on your other points!

07 Jan 2019 12:19:48
Bermo, go out. Find her, and buy some bloody pegs!

07 Jan 2019 12:34:30
Forgot you were going to the game Bermo - no wonder we didn't get a result. I should have put a bet on.

at the start of the season a lot of fans, myself included, were hoping that Pearce would get more of a chance in the first team so hopefully this will be his opportunity to shine. Douglas has been class when fit and a big loss but i think Pearce is a great prospect as well so won't be too unhappy if he gets a run of games now.

07 Jan 2019 12:53:58
Bermo step away from the cookie jar and Elland Road! If it looks like three points at home against Millwall are going to be vital, stay at home mate! Otherwise we might have to kidnap you and leave you in the peacock! Surely the curse won’t count if we keep you outside the ground!

07 Jan 2019 13:25:37
I think bermo should be kidnapped and held hostage on match days and released back into the wild after the game.

07 Jan 2019 13:54:01
Martyn, think you and me are the first volunteers for the kidnap gang!

07 Jan 2019 15:28:24
I can get a van, and a potato sack for his head. I’m in! 😂🤪.

07 Jan 2019 15:31:25
yeah I really like pearce and think he could do a job, unlike leeds to have a good youth product to solve the answer. yeah this curse started as a joke and now it is now running so thin even i don't find it funny and i love a re run of a bad joke.

think kidnapping me might be the only answer to make sure leeds get the win otherwise this curse will get the better of me!

I was considering going to leeds v leeds under 23s but then thougt it would be a draw.

07 Jan 2019 17:11:26
Looks like the gang has been formed, I’m sure George has a well equipped cellar we can use! See you in the peacock Bermo.

07 Jan 2019 17:11:59
Bright, a tatey sack for his head? Whatever are you trying to imply about the size of berm's head? ;)

07 Jan 2019 20:33:33
my head ain't too big but might need a few of you to lift me after me xmas weight gain, there is a reason i played jumbo in my last play.

07 Jan 2019 21:31:37
Ssshhhh Bermo, ssshhhhh. Sleeepy time. 😀🤓🤪😂
To be clear to any rozzers who may be following my posts, as you always do, yer gits, I have no intention of being involved in the abduction of Bermo, ok? Over.