01 Jun 2019 07:02:06
I have viewed a lot of posts, recently, that are all saying we should sell Casilla.

Can I just come out and say I am on the side of keep

I totally agree he hasn't had a world class start to his Leeds career but those in front of him have not made it easy. Of the defenders, Pontus is the only one who doesn't have a communication/ positioning issue and I believe that is because he is the only one who is used to playing in front of a sweeper/ keeper that are more prevalent on the continent.

Casilla is having to come to terms with defenders that chase the ball all the way back to the 18yd box, thus nullifying a keeper's ability to move forward on to the ball and observe the best pass from the many option. the defender running back tends to be looking for row Z.

With the "old fashioned British" keeper there tends to be a lot of long boots out from the back. Either clearances or out of hand. A massive weapon when your No9 is Mick Harford, Duncan Ferguson or some similar monster. However Leeds Utd have Roofe, Bamford and Roberts. None of them known for there aerial dominance. So a long ball is giving the opposition the possession. Hence a more accurate passing keeper is preferred in order to keep possession

I also feel that Casilla is Biesla's first signing (can't see he had much impact on those that came in last summer as he wasn't in charge til late on in the pre-season) . Biesla is setting out his stall for how he wants to play. Its obviously possession based, so why would he work on 10 outfield players to keep the ball and yet let the goalkeeper hoof it to the opposition every chance he gets?

For those who want Westwood or McCarthy etc, I have no qualms but, factor in the transfer fees for 2 strapping centre forwards (the second to cover injuries and loss of form) to challenge for the long balls.

1.) 01 Jun 2019
01 Jun 2019 09:36:54
Spot on axe in my opinion. Just couldn’t be bothered to type that much! 🤣👍🏻.

2.) 01 Jun 2019
01 Jun 2019 09:40:40
Excellent post! Completely agree, need to give him at least another season.

3.) 01 Jun 2019
01 Jun 2019 10:00:45
Axe, you obviously haven’t read Georgies post “ every Leeds fan knows we should sell Casilla”! Your post is very well thought through. Hard to see us moving him on this summer unless under the guise of personal reasons and he too prefers wandering the streets of Madrid in preference to Leeds! Also not sure who would match the size and length of his contract. Suspect he will stay and we will be hoping that in year two his understanding and the understanding around him will be a lot better!

4.) 01 Jun 2019
01 Jun 2019 10:32:10
Bright

Can you tell I have too much time on my hands at the moment. Hopefully normal service will be resumed soon




Spanish

I so apologise, Georgie's post had missed me. I shall look to re-edit my tome to reflect my new viewpoint from the comfort of my Sunlouger of Shame.

5.) 01 Jun 2019
01 Jun 2019 11:41:38
I should think so too! Enjoy!

6.) 02 Jun 2019
02 Jun 2019 14:29:24
If we do keep Casilla, someone had better go buy a safety harness from a sports shop and attach with ultra short leash. Selling him much easier guys. Canna teach old dogs.