Leeds Banter Archive August 10 2018

 

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10 Aug 2018 22:05:44
Byram to Forest . Watched Forest the other night v SU, wasn't overally impressed. Think it's the classic case of players needing time to gel. I don't see them as a major threat (could be told otherwise) . I see 'Boro, West Brom, Stoke (glad we played them first) , Derby and Villa as our main contenders this year. Big test tomorrow . MOT.

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11 Aug 2018 06:21:48
Let’s hope we aren’t fighting it out for 13th come the end of the season.

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11 Aug 2018 08:26:04
Hi Alf, i'm good thanks mate, just been bonkers at work so not been on much through summer, looking forward to seeing the lads at ER next Saturday be interesting game today against the rams will be a test and another marker for how much Bielsa has improved the squad physically and mentally since last season! MOT fella 😎⚽️.

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10 Aug 2018 13:25:21
Maybe I'm wrong but do people really think MB has turned the players that finished last season with into promotion contenders in a fortnight.

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10 Aug 2018 17:04:49
We will be better placed to judge that after 10 games, I presume a couple of loan players will arrive which will give the squad more depth, can he get the same intensity when we are playing 2 games a wk every wk? . that will be when we need the squad.

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10 Aug 2018 17:44:29
Wex, it’s not us that think he has turned us into promotion contenders in a fortnight, it’s you who definately thinks he hasn’t! We are just keeping an open mind and waiting to see the evidence. One game is not enough to judge either way. On Saturday, also there were 5 new players on the pitch or bench, so it’s not just the same players, I think by the end of Aug we will have some good evidence, Derby, Swansea and Middlesbrough, let’s see then!

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10 Aug 2018 17:48:34
I don't Wex. Until I see what further incoming loans arrive, still have us finishing 9th. Your negative talk about Radz being a fraud step too far in my opinion. Admittedly LUFC management did mismanage fans' expectations with the "£20m transfer fund" but we are heading in the right direction. Ground ownership, little debt, Bielsa, developing youth, paying larger transfer fees, improving squad, lesser players out on loan, future loans to come in over next 3 weeks. We might not make the Playoffs but we've got a better chance than last season!

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10 Aug 2018 18:05:01
Very specific George, had the crystal ball out again! Who are your top 8 out of interest?

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10 Aug 2018 18:31:39
Wex, I believe so much that he has I’ve had to put my wife down so I can claim her life insurance to have bet on Leeds winning the league by a clear 15 points.

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10 Aug 2018 19:04:16
Lucas your record as a tipster is shocking. Now I'm as bad but I would also wager my beloved that we will be promoted. But either result I'd be a winner.

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10 Aug 2018 19:07:17
I'm in agreement George but I see it as a con job with the most important people when it comes to Leeds. We funded our transfer window on Viera who rightly or wrongly is considered a future senior international.

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10 Aug 2018 20:51:15
Spaniard Top 8 looks something like this

Villa
Boro
Derby
Stoke
Forest
Brentford
West Brom
Swansea.

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10 Aug 2018 20:54:44
The most important people being us fans.

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10 Aug 2018 21:54:50
I'd rather not spend the money on wrong signings than blow it on 2nd rate players.

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10 Aug 2018 23:59:43
Totally Martyn! A prime example would've been 11 million on Vydra.

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11 Aug 2018 06:26:23
It’s not just the players from last season- we have 5 new additions, plus Roberts makes 6 (assuming he can stay fit for more than 5 mins) , Forshaw makes 7 (assuming he can stay fit more than 5 mins) and Ayling back makes 8. That’s a significant number if they all work out.

But I am also in the ‘wait and see’ camp.

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11 Aug 2018 09:24:38
Got my yearly bet on to win and top scorer Bamford. Top eight
Boro
Villa
Derby
Stoke
Brentford
Leeds
Preston
West Brom.

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11 Aug 2018 09:42:30
I'd throw Wigan into the mix as the surprise package.

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10 Aug 2018 11:58:57
Good of Bielsa to give four of our young guns a leg up but I bet there are a few more who are strongly knocking on the door. Some from the U23s and some not even here at the moment (O'Connor, Denton)

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10 Aug 2018 12:30:57
I agree Leodis, another reason not to be too depressed, 2 under 23s in there, centre backs with squad numbers as well, Struijk and Diaz. Often on here, people call for the youngsters to get a chance but there have to be places to put them! This year, I think they will get supported playing time.

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10 Aug 2018 14:25:54
Don't forget Halme too.

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11 Aug 2018 09:26:36
And Coyle, Macucha, Paudi out on loan who are all knocking on the door.

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10 Aug 2018 10:09:17
Morning siblings. I think Jose Mourinho is lurking amongst our posters incognito. Best signing of the year, Bielsa. Trust El Loco, he knows what he has, he knows what he wants. That will do for me and he proved last week that he can make existing players seem like new signings. Onwards mon braves, up the Whites and down more pints.

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10 Aug 2018 11:03:57
Vid Your next stop Planet 🌍?

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10 Aug 2018 14:23:20
Dave you are now a believer 2 weeks ago you wore a cloak, a hat and fake moustache to disguise your Leeds uniform. It's good to see you back with up give Paul in Jennings 20 quid and put it on the mighty whites to win promotion 😎.

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10 Aug 2018 21:57:15
Uh? Bit random.

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10 Aug 2018 22:40:59
Not really Mart i know Vid and he has been very pessimistic this year compared to last so I'm just saying it's good he's changed his outlook. mot lol.

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10 Aug 2018 23:02:27
Happens quite a bit Martyn!

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11 Aug 2018 00:10:52
Vid? You put Dave that's what threw me.

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11 Aug 2018 07:29:22
I call everyone Dave its a cross between Only fools and horses and league of gentlemen.

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11 Aug 2018 15:09:02
"15 years I've had this broom. It's had 7 new handles, and 6 new heads, but it's served me well! " Alright Dave!

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10 Aug 2018 07:55:17
Ok, next stop for the Bielsa bucket, Pride Park, I imagine that bucket will travel with the team, you wouldn't want to trust the home team to provide one! I've heard that from Jan the bucket will be available for sale in the shop in the away strip colours of course. Pre-order now!

The team? To start, same as for me, with Shackleton or Clarke taking Dallas´s place on the bench.

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{Ed001's Note - if they sold them, I would buy one, so long as it came with a Bielsa statue on top. Could you imagine if he ever got a statue outside the ground, it would be him pushing his glasses up his nose while sat on the bucket. Iconic image.}

10 Aug 2018 10:29:43
Ed 😂😂😂😂😂.

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{Ed001's Note - I have been desperate for Bielsa to come to English football for so long mate. You don't know how much I am loving him being finally here. Just want to see him get you up and see what he can do in the Prem.}