Leeds Banter Archive March 09 2018

09 Mar 2018 14:25:30
Play offs of course are impossible. Too many would have to collapse. The test now is getting as many points as we can against some of the lesser opponents, who are probably in better form than us. Those fighting for survival are always difficult to beat and we will have a struggle. At least we are safe, but next season is a worry.

09 Mar 2018 14:34:37
Ok. Unless we sell two of saiz. Janson. Viera we will be fighting relegation. We need 8 players at total cost of $16 mill for defenders. $8 mill more for mid and $14 for strikers!

09 Mar 2018 15:53:32
Australian dollar not worth much here Aus

09 Mar 2018 16:01:12
Trouble is there are plenty of expensive duds that will be available. let's hope we've now know how to avoid them.

09 Mar 2018 16:21:42
There isn't any duds left we've got em all

09 Mar 2018 16:46:57
Next season is nothing to worry about I feel excited and confident about it already. Just like I have for every pre season, until my medication wears off.

09 Mar 2018 18:35:13
I took my meds and have renewed my season ticket . what have I let myself in for? ;)

09 Mar 2018 19:23:46
Good day out on the beer with the lads if nowt else ⚽ 🍻

09 Mar 2018 10:18:46
Will hecky be here at end of season Thumbs up yes thumbs down no I'd like to see what ya think. we are going from bad to worse

09 Mar 2018 10:51:38
come on 6 games.6 games against top teams. TC lost six points to millwall. millwall and other rubbish teams, hecky has not been able to turn it around against wovles and borough. different kettle of fish. for the rest of the season let's get behind the manager and behind the players so Saiz and co have a reason to stay and next year get us in the promotion mix

09 Mar 2018 11:18:34
You sound like radz making excuses

09 Mar 2018 11:19:07
That’s good argument. I’m not saying he should go just putting the question out see what ya guys think

09 Mar 2018 11:37:36
The performances have not improved and his team selection as left a lot to be desired, but he as to see whose up for the job and worth staying, Radrizanni can't sack Heckingbottom without sacking Orta now surely, its worrying having poor players on long contracts could be hard to shift them on in the summer we can't keep getting players in without getting rid, I like to think they'll be a different approach in the summer on how and who we recruit.

09 Mar 2018 11:40:03
That will be rubbish millwall who are above us

09 Mar 2018 13:40:25
the performances I saw under TC from Hecky have been a world of difference. under TC men got sent off every game, we folded everytime we were behind, we had no passion no fight no orgainsation and no clue. Under Hecky everything has been better we have fought and played much better. Ok last two games have been poor but against one very good team and one of the greatest teams of this divsion ever so can't really compare that to falling apart and letting in four goals in consective home games can we? Hecky will do better if the fans are reasonable and give him time

09 Mar 2018 13:52:57
In regards PH, whether I like him or not rate him or not I will back him, but ask yourself this if any of the teams looking for promotion at the beginning of the season had sacked there manager how many would of gone for him, villa no Boro didn't derby no even Sunderland went elsewhere wolves no the Windies didn't, Fulham no.

09 Mar 2018 14:14:19
Milwall have been doing well since you saw them at ER tbh Bermo - you must have brought them good luck! Agree with what you are saying though we are definitely making improvements under Hecky - the next handful of games are certainly more winnable on paper and will hopefully give the opportunity to start getting a bit of momentum and BELIEF together which is much needed for an under-confident squad. Hecky has spoken about a winning mentality and I completely agree that is half of the battle in football.

09 Mar 2018 14:32:02
Your right Richiem no one else would have gone for him we got him because he's a yes man to Orta and cheap, that's not to say he won't turn out to be any good two wins in 22 championship games doesn't bode well for him but more importantly Leeds.

09 Mar 2018 14:40:22
true Alf I have brought them luck. as for bigger teams going for Heck that is true but donesnt make us wrong, who went for wagner? still a great appointment, I suggested going for pulis and many on here said no thanks. The only reason we should get rid of heck is if big sam is sacked from Everton in which case we have to get him in the role, he will get any team in this league performing better and get most of them in play offs at least, but then again many would say no to big sam as well, maybe go for Marco 'over rated' silva

09 Mar 2018 15:07:29
Can i agree and not agree bw?

09 Mar 2018 17:29:28
We got him because he's cheap and radz is cheap

09 Mar 2018 20:33:57
Having listened to most of his interviews, I really don't think he is a yes man. He's already come out and said that the squad isn't good enough to be in the playoffs, and we deserve to be where we are, plus he's dropped Felix and De Bock. If he was just a yes man, both would still be playing, and he wouldn't dare to speak out against any of the playing staff.

09 Mar 2018 09:48:24
This summer's transfer window will be Rads 3rd in charge. Everyone to date accepts the fact that he needed to turn things around. Despite Rads claiming we would progress this season, to date on the pitch we have not advanced in any way. Serious investment in the standard of players is required, failing this Rads could find the court of public opinion quickly turning against him. It would be nice to see even £15m spent on 6 or 7 players that would really make a difference. If Rads has not got that level of funds to invest he is just wasting his time

09 Mar 2018 10:06:43
I don't think you can get 6-7 players for $15 mill that will def make a difference. I think a player that will def make a difference will be $7-8 mill.

09 Mar 2018 10:27:45
Aid look at the Saiz Janson Foreshaw Green Barts and Brids costs which was about £10m or so. Another 6 or 7 along those lines would make a big difference

09 Mar 2018 10:38:38
I don't even think we need that much Aus. If we buy 3 or maybe 4 players, for critical positions supplemented by U23s then I think we can be a force next year. The key is finding the right players whether that be from L1 or abroad it does not matter. If they have the right ethos to succeed AND Orta is not involved. Hecky should i'd the players and only then should Orta show his face, to negotiate a contract. On that basis we should pick up 3 good players for approx 5mill each which should cement the spine of the team. I am really praying that BPF comes good for the rest of the season for his sake as much as ours. If he does there's 5mill and a headache saved. PS Buying from abroad/lower leagues will also help with the wage bill every year.

09 Mar 2018 10:41:40
Forshaw was $4.5 and green bridcutt are not good enough. Poss janson as well.

09 Mar 2018 11:20:42
Barts is a 8 mill player

09 Mar 2018 14:11:03
Mart With his injury lay off I believe Bart could be picked up for around 6m now.

09 Mar 2018 14:28:10
Not 2mill as leodis expects that's 3 players out of the 7?

09 Mar 2018 06:53:19
{Ed's Note - Tris Burke has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 9th March 2018