Leeds Banter Archive July 12 2014

 

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12 Jul 2014 22:12:34
“Having spoken to the Manager, very quickly, I realised that this was the club for me, ” explained Ross to fulham “The transfer took a little longer than I initially anticipated, but I’m just happy to be here now."

So obviously Ross didn't ever feel WE were the club for him then?

The more I see about this transfer the more it is obvious Ross has only one loyalty and that is to WHOEVER is paying his wages, and if someone offers more, then his loyalty will change.

Sorry Ross, you have lost any kind of respect I had for you, can't wait to see you kissing the Fulham badge just to prove me right.

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Absolutly agree with you, mate. All he cares about is how bigger pay rise he can get by kissing the badge, cellino wouldn't bite, so he wanted out. He had one good season, the rest was carp. It won't be long till he's kissing the fulham badge saying i've fallen in love with this club and i'd never ever ask to leave. Let me tell you this moneybags ross, leeds fans have long memories. let's see if fulham fans are as loyal as us leeds fans when your carp

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12 Jul 2014 22:05:16
Ed - why are there numerous feeds on this site? I've been on here for months and the banter and rumours pages have identical content, and no one uses the teams page. Can you combine them all into one and make life easier?? This isn't a moan, as I really enjoy the content, Cheers

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{Ed013's Note - It shouldn't have identical content, I will have a look in case an error has occurred}

When I said "identical" I didn't mean the exact same messages appearing on both main feeds, just that one doesn't just have "rumours" on, and one "banter".

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When I said "identical" I didn't mean the exact same messages appearing on both main feeds, just that one doesn't just have "rumours" on, and one "banter".

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Snutt
Did you really say that twice after your tantrum ;)

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You know phones, at least it didn't auto correct :-)

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12 Jul 2014 22:04:00
Just read that the Fulham manager said:

"Everyone has seen what a good player Ross McCormack is, but at the moment he is not in his best shape. He played 90 minutes but he has only been with us three days. But I am very glad to have him on board. "

Maybe we gave them Paddy Kenny and they didn't notice then.

. or maybe Paddy wasn't the only person who came back unfit?

Really sad, too, that the picture of Ross on the Fulham site still shows him wearing a Leeds shirt?

A picture tells a thousand words.

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12 Jul 2014 20:35:13
Ed, can we have a poll on who we all would like as captain now RMc has gone.

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{Ed013's Note - I will sort one after the Pearce Poll has run its cause}

12 Jul 2014 20:13:15
Love to see Cacia and Pavoletti signed - think they would give us plenty of options and dare I say goals - MOT can't wait for the MC era to get rolling

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12 Jul 2014 19:11:11
I'm not expecting to be top 6 next season, I'd be more than happy with top 8. Top 6 would be a fantastic season and would love us to finish there. Sure up the defence, get some goals from midfield, get some consistency and we'll be thereabouts. In the championship isn't that hard to finish in the top third
What position would everyone else be happy with?
MOT

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If we got top 8 I'd be disappointed we didn't get top 6!

Top half for me.

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12 Jul 2014 20:34:06
More happy with 8th than say 1st?! Yeah m too 8th it is for me.

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For me it's got to be 7th. Particularly if we finish on the same goal difference as 6th but lose out on goals scored. That would be much better than first.

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I will be happy with any progress we make at this stage, as anything has to be better than the last ten years.

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13 Jul 2014 05:13:57
We need to complete our incoming signings before we can make predos on where we finish.

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12 Jul 2014 18:31:44
Can someone tell me what positions our new signings & close to signing players play in?

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Silvestri - 23 year old keeper. 6'5 so a big lad


Rossini - 25 year old Swiss centre back. Ball playing defender

Bianchi - 25 year old central midfielder. Former Italy U21

Doukara - 22 year old powerhouse. Not too prolific but a raw talent




Other players linked

Berardi - 19 year old from Juventus. Scored a lot of goals last season on loan at Sassuolo :)

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13 Jul 2014 09:27:41
Petagna is the 19 year old striker from Milan. Berardi is a 25 year old right back.

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12 Jul 2014 17:05:29
Ed. Is this bianci any good. Any one know much about him?

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{Ed013's Note - I don't know anything about him, only time will tell, but he can't be any worse can he?}

Seen him a few times, really good player, skillful with the ball and good passer. Question mark is whether he's quick and strong enough for championship.

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12 Jul 2014 10:38:12
ED I know people are for and against our new owner but I feel a few people are warming to him in the last few weeks, any chance of a vote on is MC the right man for LUFC before the season starts please?
Maybe again at xmas after we see some of the signings we have paid good money to watch.

Tks

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{Ed013's Note - No problem, keep checking the polls page for it}

Will do ED tks.

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{Ed013's Note - Its on now}

I Voted ED tks hope you voted lol very interesting results ;)

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{Ed013's Note - Of course}

Ye he's got everyone who voted 100% behind him yet still have the bloody wingers/ doubters still giving him rubbish on here saying he's not done what he said he'd do ie buy e/road Thorpe arch back etc and moaning that he's not spending millions on players he's recruiting. I think as long as he's bringing quality in who cares about costs being low . theses seem to be sought after names.MC /Salerno are obviously very we'll educated in European players and must be trusted as each signing so far are being chased by others and there coming to LEEDS,!you doubters ask yourselves why?
Start getting behind the new guys and owner when ever did we have such a positive pre season in last decade as this one thus far!
WE ARE LEEDS UNITED SO FOR. GODS SAKE let's ALL BE UNITED FOR ONCE. turn it into a fortress again
then other teams will fear E/Road once again! not enjoy atmosphere of us turning on our own tea m as in past
LEEDS for life
MOT

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Great post wingy MK, I have my doubts about signing so many young foreign players as it may mean our own good young players may not get a chance. You are 200% right when you say we must stay with the team & not get on at them if things are not going right, however I fear if we don't get off to a good start it won't take too much for the crowd to turn. we are our own worst enemies at times

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Shagtastic you're
correct but we have to be much more patient with team especially when we are at home, away we seem to be more tolerant to players trying something and failing but when we are at home we get on at players who make mistakes. quicker. this don't help as players need to know if they try something and don't work E/ Road ain't going to erupt on them, let's be patient and applaud when something's attempted good or not so good this will allow players to be confident in their abilities and who knows we may get a team that chooses to play good attacking unrestricted football! After all that's what everybody wants to see . ISINT?
LEEDS for life
MOT

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Lets hope this is going to be the year we turn things around.

Keep the faith - MOT!

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Couldn't agree more wingy Mk, as I said we need to be patient as fans & help the lads on the pitch, I only hope that with all the positive comments on here that is the case

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12 Jul 2014 09:57:21
New kit, extra-fit - we have beautiful boys.

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{Ed013's Note - Are you feeling OK Dr T}

If he doesn't reply he's fine if he replies call an ambulance ;)

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We look good in the new kit. We look very fit. Cellino calls the boys beautiful players. But thanks for the concern

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{Ed013's Note - OK mate ;-)

Glad your still with us DrT ;)

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12 Jul 2014 09:51:36
Ed Astori had a post on here last night about MC being a business animal wanting something for everything even if it has no value. a good post can I ask why it was pulled?

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{Ed013's Note - Unsure unless it got into a debate with abuse or name-calling. I will have a look for it}

12 Jul 2014 09:46:59
The great Don was extremely superstitious - they talk of "lucky" managers.

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12 Jul 2014 09:43:56
RmC first interview with Fulham today. Sounds like he's only just joined.The usual guff.

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Also says he isn't fully fit and that he realised 'this team' is where he wants to be.

Glad he's gone with comments like that, to be honest.

He is obviously interested in only one thing - money.

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12 Jul 2014 08:26:28
I'd love a couple of big name signings but under MC I can't see it happening, he sees this as a waste of money it's just not the way he works.
Think of the past the likes of Brolin-Fowler-Keane we wasted some serious money, not only in paying millions for them but we were even paying there wages when they were at other clubs.
On account of the above wouldn't it feel a lot better if MC found us 2 or 3 300k players and turned them into £10mill pound guys like he's been doing for the last 2 decades!

What do you think?

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Andy it would be better if he found 5 6 7 etc lol

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I think you're spot on Andy. Seth Johnson £9m says it all really! I think Salerno will prove his worth over the next two years and will unearth some gems. Just because no-one over here has particularly heard of them doesn't mean they are crap players. Honestly, who heard of Silvestri before we signed him and he's tipped for the very top and I also think Rossini will be a top player too.
Plenty to look forward to this season.

MM

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I'd love it too but can't see it happening. We need to balance the books first, get stability on and off the pitch & then kick on.

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I agree guys and i'm guessing half the players he brings in will be mediocre-good with the odd superstar so be patient lads.
One things for sure under MC if they don't earn there keep it won't be long before there butts out the door.

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12 Jul 2014 17:50:53
I just think that once the guys get to know each other as the season goes on then the team spirit is going to be fantastic this season. With a bit of tweaking here & there although I don't expect promotion this season we could surprise the doom mongers & do quite well. Fans could have a big part to play so let's ALL get behind the lads. MOT

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Bang right Degsy only thing is fans WILL have a big part to play.

Come on Leeds Leeds Leeds ;)

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12 Jul 2014 07:53:18
So the foreign signings this summer will be Rossini, doukara, Bianchi, Silvestri, Berardi.

Berardi swiss guy from Sampdoria

MC says close to signing swiss player from Sampdoria and that will be the end of foreign signings this summer

So what British players we signing?

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If he signs British players he has to ask the hocks opinion (can't see it happening)
He might bring the odd one in but I think MC will wait till Jan after he's scouted/watched a few games before splashing ANY serious money on players from uk.

Only my thoughts Spain but MC is as tight as a Yorkshireman lol
At least the club won't be run as it has been for the last 20yrs ;)

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Andy I think everyone is now talking from the same hyme sheet. We now understand better how MC works and tbh most are comfortable with it. We would all love to see a big signing but we all understand about balancing the books. MC says prem in 2yrs from what I have seen that is realistic. I think the squad now playing together would be better than 15th in table if we could add 2-3 more British players 1 old head on his way out and cheap and 2 young and hungry in the right positions and we could be pushing play offs. Could being the adjective word there. This season is about consolidation of position but who knows we may be pleasantly surprised.

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Spain
Totally agree mate, if MC suceeds or fails he's a breath of fresh air the club badly needed.
One things nailed on we WONT get any lack lustre performances or someones in for a rude awakening ;)

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Agree totally with the posts guys . Talking about big name / money signings, I wouldn't have been happy if it was us paying 11 mill for Mac, a so called big name signing lol Sturridge only 12 mill to Liverpool, big difference there . Just saying lol

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Agard is the only English player linked that in excited about. We need some experienced championship players though.

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12 Jul 2014 00:05:51
Who do we think will be the next captain now dmc has gone?
My money is on Pearce. Never anything less than 100% every game from him. Great example to the whole squad.
Who are the other candidates for the capt's armband.

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Dmc I'm confused now!

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Gary Pearce for me also now David McCormack has left

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