Leeds Banter Archive February 01 2014

 

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01 Feb 2014 23:48:30
The two convictions Cellino has are both spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. His last offence was in 2001 which was over 10 years ago. These are both therefore irrelevant for the Football League's Fit & Proper Person Test. The fact that he is involved in an on going case is however relevant for the test.
If he is therefore a director of the company or a 'shadow director' (someone who influences and directs the management of the company, even though not appointed a director) then his on going involvement in a criminal investigation will be relevant for the test.
Just saying.

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I was looking for his conviction dates last night to see if they were spent but then a mate called and forced me to go to the pub.

Useful post, thanks.

The rules are a bit vague around pending charges so it could go either way but I reckon he'll pass on the basis of 'innocent until proven guilty'.

I think it's right that past convictions should be ignored, everyone deserves a second chance in life, but it's treatment of McD and his attempts to sign players without the manager's approval that bothers me. Owners interfering with team selections never ends well.

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02 Feb 2014 10:21:46
Apart from maybe Chelsea, Manchester City, Barcelona it doesn't usually end well. The fact is Cellino will want a coach not a manager. The interference at Spurs resulted in AVB losing his job and now they have a head coach which allows Baldini/Levy to carry on chosing players. It is a fine line and the success of the system obviously depends on the individuals involved. To suddenly tell McD that he no longer chooses the players, just coaches them will mean a big compromise on his part.

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I think the football league would not be able to take the ongoing case as a reason to prevent Cellino from taking over as you are innocent until proven guilty, I think the Football league would be too concerned of the ramifications.

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First response.

I don't believe Abramovich interferes much these days. He was made to look a complete fool over the Shevchenko affair and I reckon he's clever enough to learn from his mistakes. I doubt Mourinho would have returned without having a non-interference clause agreed since he was in a much stronger position this time round.

I've also heard no evidence to suggest that Sheikh Mansour takes a personal interest in buying players either.

Accepting Cellino's money is one thing. Having him force players onto the manager is a very different issue and one which, in my view, can only do harm

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01 Feb 2014 23:26:26
Ed, here's one for you and all other Leeds supporters, having failed 3 times if he passes the test now does this prove that the FL truly have it in for us? We all no they do but.

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01 Feb 2014 23:15:55
One day someone will make a roller coaster of a movie about this club and it will be better than Dallas! This sort of publicity can only enhance the phenomenal worldwide name that is '' Leeds United ".

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As they say there is no such thing as bad publicity. Everyone is talking about us. Good post. Mot.

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Suggest they call it the life of brian
or the Italian job

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01 Feb 2014 21:51:27
Hi ed

When does the loan window re-open?

Thanks MOT

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{Ed013's Note - I believe next Friday mate}

02 Feb 2014 00:00:22
I agree with you Notts White, I think the Italian will only sack BMcD once takeover done. McD is a proud man so I would doubt he would come back, he will have worked out Cellinos agenda.

Great win today and fantastic turnout, here is to many more results like today.

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Cellino has said he wants Mac as manager, and has no intention of replacing him with Festa, wether that's due to both player and fan pressure well never know, if he keeps Mac as manager and pumps substantial money into the team the least we can do is give him a chance, we haven't had an owner with his financial clout for donkeys years, hope we can all work together in getting us back where we belong.

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01 Feb 2014 22:12:57
What a prize turd David Haigh is. After being at the centre of this debacle, he makes the grand gesture and resigns, only to retract his resignation less than 12 hours later. What a bullsh** merchant

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{Ed013's Note - I am not sticking up for him mate, but there is a lot more to it than that. He didn't want Brian sacked and wanted to take this club forward. A lot of anger needs to be aimed at Hisham Alrayes as he wanted Brian out and acted on his own}

Ed, don't disagree with your point however I feel that Haigh displays all mouth and no trousers. His constant use of social media to report half truths has caused a lot of ill feeling. I am not sure he can win back the supporters trust hence bullsh** merchant

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01 Feb 2014 22:07:26
Despite the news from GFH that BMcD has not been sacked I would be suprised if he returned to the role. GFH have done a u turn in fear of being sued for unfair dismissal, as the italian jumped the gun in acting for the club before owning it. It is clear that when he does take charge he will sack Brian anyway. I hope Brian takes GFH to the bloody cleaners.

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I understand where you are coming from, but it ill be Leeds that get taken to the cleaners GFH will see to that .

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01 Feb 2014 21:57:13
Whatever happens from here on in there is no doubt in my mind that ROSS loves the club, fans, and city and will do more than one man should have to for the cause.
Forget about his goals and man of the match performances for a minute, he has been the one shining light, ray of hope to come out of this mess and his attitude alone means he is already an LUFC legend MOT

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Must agree I was pretty peed off last night when I seen what he was saying re mcd last nigh (im still pretty sure he was looking for a move but was blocked) but his performance today and listening to him after the game can't be more professional

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01 Feb 2014 21:28:13
There seems to be a view doing the rounds that cellinio will fail the f and p test from the fa. my understanding of the test is to prevent people taking over clubs who are filing for bankruptcy and/or have significant controlling interests in other Football league clubs. The fact that he. Has. A conviction for fraud in Italy is unlikely to have a bearing on this test as I do not believe it will form any part of the assessment criteria. As undesirable as it may seem tosome, the facts that he is very unlikely to fall foul of the test(such as it is). Also it is worth bearing in mind the legality of effectively barring someone from conducting a legitimate business transaction, having a criminal record does not prevent people from continuing to work(one assumes he was convicted and thus 'rehabilitated') To me it looks like this chap is over the line in business terms.

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01 Feb 2014 21:24:50
First time post.
Been today in level 4 box. Next box was Gianluca Festa & a long haired lad presumably Tarindelli or whatever his name is.

Festa had a team sheet and small pics of players continually made notes, jumped about a lot, probably just because he knew a few people had noticed who he was. The noise about Brian McDermott was very loud. Hope Festa noted this. He has no experience of this league, team or players.

As John Lennon said "Give Bri A Chance"

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The player we got on loan shaved his hair

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01 Feb 2014 21:14:10
We the fans are Leeds United
Owners, players and managers come and go but the spirit and heart of the club go through the turnstiles week after week regardless of positions in the table, we follow round the country and support because it's in the blood. Be it next week, next month, next year we will have good times again regardless of who thinks they own the club. It is us and let's not forget that. MOT

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01 Feb 2014 21:01:59
Ed what the hell is going on? Has Massimo Cellino bought 75% of the club? Or is it he has to pass the F.L Test first? Who is the manager? It looks like GFH don't want to say he's sacked as they will have to pay compensation? Have we signed Andrea Tabanelli and Danilo Avelar? Tabanelli's name is on official site.

Sick of this crap going on at Leeds. Why the bloody hell does it have to always be us. Can't understand why we weren't bought before this. A one club city with a massive fan base and a good history yet we can't be bought except for a couple of dodgy don's! The way BMcD has been treated is a disgrace! People slating him then haven't a clue, there really is some persons following the club. If BMcD doesn't come back we get Festa's massive wealth of football knowledge and managerial experience at the mighty Lumezzane in Lega Pro Prima Divisione. We've already lost two major sponsors so god knows what's next. MOT

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{Ed013's Note - He has agreed terms with GFH, my gut feeling is he will pass the football league test, but I can't see how when he has failed 3 times before! If he came and got to know the club first, supported Brian, then the fans would react better to him}

I don't think his previous bids have been accepted Ed - that means he's never reached the point where he's actually been subjected to the test.

There's a very well-written post above which spells out his position with spent convictions but there is some woolliness in the test rules around whether the current charges might prejudice his chances. I think you're right though. The more I read and think about it the more I think he'll pass the test.

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{Ed013's Note - I read an article last night that says he should get accepted due to his problems not being football related}

01 Feb 2014 20:49:43
Ed013; Are you back yet?

What is your opinion after the match today? Are you willing to give the Italians a chance and do you want McDerott back? first win in ages for us So dead pleased

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{Ed013's Note - I am back buddy, I would give the Italian a chance if he went about his business in the right manner. All I am asking for is Brian McDermott to be given time to build a squad as he knows how to get out of this league. I do not want Festa, an Italian 3rd division coach when he has no experience of the club or league. What has gone on over this last 24 hours is disgusting, except for the 3 points and the fantastic crowd today. I was shocked when I walked up the steps of the Kop to my seat and saw how packed out the ground was. Leeds United has a massive amount of potential to the right owner and today proved it again, brilliant support}

Thanks for the feedback Ed013; keep up the good work.

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{Ed013's Note - Cheers pal}

01 Feb 2014 20:32:43
Im confused we don't win in 8 including been hit for 6 by sheff, getting knocked out by rochdale in cup. We sack our manager win 5-1 in a local derby then are pleased we get him back?!?

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01 Feb 2014 20:53:03
McDermot picked the team and formation so would of probably won the same score.

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01 Feb 2014 20:23:42
If bmd has come back he should get his contract reviewed so he has a Claus in it so that new owner can not sack him till his 3 years is up and he has full control of the squad otherwise he may only be there a couple weeks at most if all paperwork goes throu that way he no's his job will be safe

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01 Feb 2014 20:17:16
Why is it that every time some guy wants to buy Leeds he is labelled dodgy . We seem to be very unlucky. I mean all those other millionaire and billionaire owners are really nice guys and just saved very hard to achieve their riches. Not one of them ever pulled a dodgy deal. Only the ones that want to buy Leeds do that!

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Also no other Business has ever used false accounting or have 3 sets of books or ever done anything illegal have they, NO not here in thr UK NO sireee!

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01 Feb 2014 20:16:49
All sensible knowledgable leeds fan would agree, GET BRIAN MAC BACK. Mot

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The result WOULD NOT have been 5.2 today without the injection of red blood needed at this club - BM is a nice guy but the motivation behind this team was not BM today - how do you inject that drive into a crowd and a side? You rile them up - you get a REACTION and five goals - sorry Brian your way is a slow way and 8 games without a win?

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Yeh ok mate, but get him to stay home on saturdays, we're much better without his tack tics!

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01 Feb 2014 19:57:35
I for one, am looking forward for this Italian to run Leeds,
He has Money NOW! No need to finance, also He has already stated He is going to buy back "Elland Road"
I can't wait . Great times ahead for "The mighty Italian whites"

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Agreed - the man has INTENT that can not be matched by a bunch of suits chucking in loans and mortgages - - i'm sick of that steady as she goes bolloxs . let's get some passion back : Italian Whites MOT

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I totally agree

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01 Feb 2014 19:50:43
Got to applaud the teams performance today. With all the turmoil that is going on off field. Especially ross. Can tell he loves the club despite everything. The two wingers. Stewart and kebe. Both much better too. But well done to all the players. let's hope Brian is back in charge too on Monday.
Bob. Wakefield

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Well said, Brian macs signing, the mans quality, get Mac back.

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I bet we wouldn't have seen that performance if it hadn't been for what's happened over the last 24hrs

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01 Feb 2014 19:46:39
Well, this is not a rumour, just my thoughts. I guess the last 24 hours has encapsulated everything about being Leeds, I am totally drained! But today was about respect. Huge respect to the Leeds Faithful, yet again we proved we are The most passionate, The most loyal, THE BEST supporters in this land. No one else understands that's why they hate us, they can never have what we do, we have breathed LUFC in and we are intoxicated and totally hooked. Big respect to BMD, that was your team out there today, the team you had faith in that could play like that. Big respect for your dignity, honesty and love for our club. Finally big big respect to Ross for leading that team from the front and producing such a display at, let's face it, a traumatic time. God bless you all

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Great post mate


Sydney Itai White

MOT

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01 Feb 2014 19:31:24
If this italian criminal does gain Leeds united I will truly expect everyone to boycott the club?

today has been extraordinary with the OS doing a total U-turn, maybe they now realise it is US who own the club, not them?

MOT forever!

Leeds4alongtime

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I for one, and many like me want to give the Italian chance.
He HAS the money, willing to buy back Elland Road, and get us decent players.
Time has come for the change to get us where we belong, and he has the contacts and cash to get us great players.
Eventually, things will calm down and we will be "The Mighty Italian Whites"

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He is hardly a major criminal can't see what is wrong with BMD back and a man with hundreds of millions as the owner, if he did not have a minor conviction we probably would not have said anything but I do agree whatever happened yesterday with Brian was a poor decision so hopefully he will have learned from that and better understands the fans and makes more informed calls next time. Boycotting games is a stupid call does not help anybody.

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Why? We always wanted someone to throw money at the cub. Vinny.

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Not sure I'd call fraud minor but that's not really the problem. He's not even the owner and he's already plunged the club into chaos and divided the fans. Anyone at the game today knows the club is in meltdown right now and that's down to GFH and Cellino. Not the most auspicious of starts is it really?

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Get used to it - Italian versus a mild man from Reading - = arguments;
This can work but can't see it being with brian now? Its up to him to come back in and accept the new Chief whos paid his own money up front for this club - more than anyone else has - they all club together and dither as a consortium this club needs one man in charge - with a vision. and a Head Coach with balls . so De Cannio or Zola could light the fire

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01 Feb 2014 19:25:21
It could be worse. we could have Moyes in charge!

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FORK Moyes and Man U! this is a Leeds United site.

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01 Feb 2014 19:18:04
looks like gfh realise the italian will never get approved as a fit and proper person,

Lets hope we can now kick gfh in too to touch for the shysters they obviously are.

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01 Feb 2014 19:17:49
My question is did cellino pass the football league test when bidding for West ham or did it not get that far.

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Don't think his offer was accepted. FL doesn't get involved until a deal is agreed in principle.

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01 Feb 2014 19:16:29
After todays match i'm at a losss to find words but what I will say is brian thankyou and after how u have been treated I wouldn't blame u if u decided to walk your dignity is worth more than this shower of owners! Nickybee

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01 Feb 2014 19:13:41
From now on I absolutely insist we fire our manager each Friday night then reinstate him some point during Saturday.

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01 Feb 2014 19:10:30
I think GFH have realised that the itilian is never going to get approved by the league as a fit and proper person.

Unfortunately they have already allowed the italian to dictate the state of the club

GFH f**k off

We don't want or need you, you aren't Leeds and never will be.

We will be here long after you've gone

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01 Feb 2014 18:58:57
cum on the mighty italian whites! maybe just maybe this could be the begining of a resurgence of lufc .we have needed an owner with real money for years.i know this could backfire big time, but if it works the potential is limitless elland road bought back, quality street signings, not bargain basement and possibly the promised land playing against old rivals on a level playing field .dare we dream!

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01 Feb 2014 19:22:14
F**k it I am with you on this after years of S**t management no money, bargain basement transfers and selling our only the product of our acadamy

I say let's live dangerously at least it will be exciting!

Replace the pies and pint at half time with pasta and vino

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It would be nice to have money which isn't a loan, bring it on! Vinny.

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01 Feb 2014 18:52:07
What on earth is going on at the club. New owners, no new owners, manager sacked, manager not sacked, no one knows who is running the club. Total confusion, total chaos. All I can say is long may this continue if it brings results like that!

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01 Feb 2014 18:51:25
I thought yesterday was a bizzar and unforgettable day. But today has just beaten it!!

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01 Feb 2014 18:33:49
wots to say that as soon as this fella dots the i's and crosses the t's BMD is sacked for propper
Hope the FA step in asap

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I hope the FA do NOT step in. This will just mean more confusion. This man has the money to buy Leeds and invest in Leeds and if he is spending the money we need to get promoted then let him sack BMc. Yes this take over is a mess but the sooner all this can calms down the better and I hope the fans get behind the new owner and which ever coach he appoints.

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01 Feb 2014 18:33:48
How can this Massimo guy think he'd get pass the FL fit & proper tests. I definitely think he shouldn't pass them now after what has happened this week. He is an absolute disgrace. Come on GFH pull the plug and sell to the (dare I say it) ex guys consortium.
BTW great win today lads.
MOT

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01 Feb 2014 18:55:01
I don't think Cellino will even try to pass the test, it will be his son or some other family member hence Eloenora buying the club not Massimo Cellino in his own name.

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OK then Ed, ex man u guys consortium

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I definitely think he should pass the fit and proper test as I am pleased that someone wants to buy the club and invest, all the other proposed investors are all mouth and no trouser, cellino has not asked for exclusivity he has said yes I will pay GFH the money they want, and this is the attitude we need. I think that the fit and proper test will be passed as it is a company buyng leeds not Cellino.

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Read the rules of the test - they also list people with influence as well as legal ownership specifically to prevent people placing friends and family members as puppets. celling is known to be involved and the FL will judge on that basis.

The fact that it's a company is irrelevant - all acquisitions are made by companies - it's the directors and owners of the company who are subject to scrutiny.

Having read the rules properly since yesterday though it's all a bit vague. His conviction are in the past and could count as spent but the rules state that an owner director is disqualified 'in respect of any offence involving any act which would reasonably be considered to be dishonest.'

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01 Feb 2014 17:59:50
I really hope that GFH keep some control in the boardroom, this italian sounds mental, if we can have his money with the sensibility of GFH our club would definitely become far more able to succeed

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01 Feb 2014 19:17:10
Cake And eat it!

I am a lifelong Leeds Fan and here for the ride - bring on the Italian nutter if today is anything to go by, can't say it has not been an entertaining 24hours - Can't deny he's got the money, some passion and commitment (22 years at Calliagri) and ain't rubbish scared of making a decision

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01 Feb 2014 17:38:54
This is 100% FACT

I'm confused and haven't got a beano about what's going on!

Is BMcD our manager or not? Have we signed these loan signings or not? Has Haigh resigned or not? Has cellino taken over or not?

The only thing I know is that I am in desperate need of a beer!

Great result today though!

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01 Feb 2014 18:51:57
I can't see him coming back if Cellino takes over because Cellino is already bringing players from Calgiari (Tabanelli given squad number). I think there will be too much interference and Brian's position will be untenable.

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01 Feb 2014 17:31:59
"Brilliant! love you for this Ross. now a hatrick tomorrow will do nicely. perhaps a teeshirt under the lufc shirt tributing Bmc would be a nice touch for when you score. he's done noting wrong, simply made the best of a bad lot imo."

Ed- I called it last night, my response to Ross announcing he was staying. Knew he would be pumped for this, he's approaching legend status!

Im offering my services to all broadcasters as a pundit!

Gr8 2c McD back, sense prevails.

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George Lucas Films have cancelled the release of " 48 Hours at E.R." because compared to Star Wars, the script is too far fetched with the Star of the Film Ross McCormack (is that his stage name) rescuing Brian Kenobi from certain death from the evil Sardinian Suits

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01 Feb 2014 17:24:20
Brian McDermott still the manager, club statement on official website. Now I think I can speak on behalf of every proper leeds fan, I really hope GFH see sense and sell to a more suitable group.

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No let them sell to the italian as he's worth millions! Just give the dosh to Mcd to take us back to the premier league! MOT pa

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That statement has been issued by GFH to avoid any compensation payment to Brian McDermott or legal case/fees. GFH can say they didn't sack him and as they are the owners nobody else had authority to sack him. If Brian doesn't return to work he will be in breach of contract and be deemed to have quit his post. No compensation or legal action can be taken by him. He now has to return to work knowing he will almost certainly be sacked if Cellino completes take over. Its as if GFH are trying to get him out without paying compensation etc.!

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His agent said he'll be returning to work on Monday. However, IMO he'd have a watertight case for constructive dismissal if he decided not to and as an employer I'm pretty knowledgeable about employment law.

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Correct!

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Sorry I am a Leeds fan and I am happy with Cellino, he may be ruthless but you have to be ruthless in business, if he is spending the money and investing then he is better than GFH, what have GFH really contributed to Leeds United?

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If you think business has to be ruthless then I guess you don't actually run one. I run a very successful business and I am not ruthless, nor is anyone I know who does so. I make decisions, some of them not very kind and not pleasant but I always give people a fair chance and treat them with respect, even when I've had to dismiss them. What Cellino did to McD wasn't fair, wasn't respectful and that's what has divided the fans. How can that make you happy?

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01 Feb 2014 17:22:59
Club statement on OS states BmcD has not been dismissed. and remains as first team manager. WTF is going on?

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01 Feb 2014 17:21:44
Bro Mac not reinstated he was never sacked in first place mot wakey white

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01 Feb 2014 17:20:14
Mac is back!

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01 Feb 2014 17:19:49
leeds OS stating that BMD is still our manager. Wtf is going on

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Mac is back! Mac is 0 for 8. Do the math.

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01 Feb 2014 17:16:31
official website saying mcdermitt still manager, what a farce lol great result though up yours wells and clayton MOT

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01 Feb 2014 17:12:10
Who knew kebe thrives from off-field turmoil.

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Remember Lee Bowyer?

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01 Feb 2014 17:11:57
BM NOT SACKED! this is madness

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01 Feb 2014 17:08:54
Apparently McDermott is still the manager of Leeds United. Ok.

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Well if he is tell him to stay at home every saturday then and we'll be ok

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LAWYER - Is that Brian? Sorry about my phone call last night, I hit the wrong speed dial button, I was looking for David Moyse! - No hard feelings eh!

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To the lawyer comment:

You, sir, have made my day. Please accept all my man points as a token of my appreciation :P

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01 Feb 2014 17:07:38
OS says that BMcD is STILL the first team Manager. What The F**k is going on?

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No way Brian will come back! Probably tactical move from club owner to prevent or reduce his pay-out!

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01 Feb 2014 16:57:13
Mcdermot who!

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01 Feb 2014 16:52:31
Whatever you do, DO NOT get BMD back, best performance today since he took over. MOT

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01 Feb 2014 16:57:32
5-1 and 31000. What's the problem?
CJS

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01 Feb 2014 16:53:26
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC!!

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01 Feb 2014 16:52:16
Ross McCormack what a player, on another note killock being sent of for Chester today just incase anybody interested. What a result today amazing. let's do this every week! Being ill all day but this has made me feel great!. ish.

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Why would we be interested?

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01 Feb 2014 16:49:01
Five One to the Mighty Leeds :) (so far. ) Brian McDermott whereever you are huge huge credit is deserved and Ross McCormack what can I say? Congratulations Kebe and Mowatt too. Hashtag happy (ier)

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01 Feb 2014 17:02:35
That team was set upby Bmcd. Weldone Brian. Will miss you.thx.

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He appears to be back. Yippee!

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01 Feb 2014 16:38:31
One more positive about our italian owners.

Maybe we will get some quality midfielders with a bit of flair (like italian league). rather than hoof ball

Well done Ross on the Hat trick (he is quality)

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01 Feb 2014 16:37:06
Leeds 4-1 up

Ross Mcormack Hat-trick

I don't think anyone expected this

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I posted this morning 3_1 to leeds Ross to get 3 so nearly got it right

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5-1 who would have put money on that before the game, Well played guys and congrats to Ross on his hat trick, And a nice first goal for Alex Mowatt

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01 Feb 2014 16:34:43
4 -1?
Three goal cushion?
Whats going on?

Bellissimo! (Am I allowed to say that word yet)!)

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01 Feb 2014 16:27:24
rejecting 6mil for ross its probably one of the best things that's happened at Leeds for some time, here hoping the new owners can show him they mean business so he doesn't leave in the summer!
how about a hat-trick ross? :p

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01 Feb 2014 16:23:20
On a positive note GFH were always going to sell us. that was guaranteed at least with Eleonara Sport Ltd - Cellino's company he is likely to keep us for 20 odd years based on his ownership of Cagliari

So maybe some stability, the question is how much will he invest. "before he goes to Prison" if the FL approve the 75% sale

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01 Feb 2014 16:22:40
Our defence is playing a blinder again NOT, Lees ball watching AGAIN, and Warnock seems asleep.

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01 Feb 2014 16:15:07
Kebe sounds like he's playing really well, is this the case?

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01 Feb 2014 15:25:20
I don't want to open the door to a torrent of abuse but we do need a reality check.
BMD was a nice guy said the right things and seemed to care but had us in free fall would have been lucky to stay whoever was in control.
it was only a year and a month ago that we had Bates in charge and to my mind GFH have been no better no investment just a smokescreen.
The Italian may turn out to be a nightmare but I don't feel we are in a worse place than we have been for a long while and just maybe he might be able to take us to the places we deserve to be.
Only time will tell

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01 Feb 2014 15:19:44
First time post, after becoming addicted to the site. Certainly can't understand the timing of the sacking, but money talks, if Ł25m is injected I can't see any investor doing this lightly and must want to protect this substantial sum. I've never been able to understand why investors with means have not come forward for such a big club, with an even bigger potential, but they haven't. Current team is by far the worst I have seen in 40 years, something needed to change. Let's hope over the coming days we find out more and finally get some good news. The passion and size of the fan base is enormous, it's about time it was rewarded. Proper sustained investment will yield massive returns, recent owners just haven't had or weren't prepared to commit the required money. Here's hoping Cellino has spotted the investment opportunity that Leeds United undoubtedly is and is prepared to invest to fulfil the potential. I can't wait to see platers of the calibre of Currie, Strachan, Speed, Jones (V), Sterland, Dacourt, Radebe etc etc being proud to don the famous shirt again.

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Thank you Sevenoaks
After 24 hours of madness a voice of reason
Some serious investment likely at long long last. sympathetic to BMD in the manner in which he went but 8 games without a win? come on!

MOT and let's embrace a new start

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01 Feb 2014 15:08:23
Now we want BMd back! WTH!!

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01 Feb 2014 15:01:15
Neil Redfearn will steady the ship this afternoon. If he still has a job. Oh hang on, Brian McDermott appears to still have a job.

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01 Feb 2014 14:55:24
Ed- Do you have any word on Bmc being re-instated?

Really hope its true.

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{Ed001's Note - none of us are quite sure what on earth is happening. Hopefully Ed013 will be able to find out something today while at the game.}

01 Feb 2014 14:22:55
I love being a Leeds fan, never ever is it dull, yes were chit but were Still Leeds and Proud

Ed013 is at the game, I am waiting to see what he says, he's one guy I believe!
Lets hope this Italian is a great thing, he is spending money already. ;0)

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01 Feb 2014 14:43:26
He has a last chance to prove he can do the job

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01 Feb 2014 14:39:54
The weirdest thing is that Warnocks sacking was on lufc web page almost instantly and McDErmmot still YYet to be confirmed by Leeds

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01 Feb 2014 13:42:07
Irony is they could be our saviour given GFH have apparently amassed losses of £12m+

Let's face it all the other intersted parties seem to talk the talk but have trouble raising the money, not the case here Cellinio doesn't seem to have the same problem - they paid £25m and did not need a consortium to raise it

22 years with Calliagri would suggest they are here for the long term which can't be said of GFH who started trying to sell the minute they walked through the door

Also taken them from the 3rd league to Seria A and more importantly kept them there - one conviction was related to trying to build them a new stadium, can't think that our previous owners were all squeaky clean and definitely would not go to prison in a fight for the club

Maybe what we need is someone with the balls to run a broom through Elland Road - I guess we will just have to wait and see?

It's all another day on the roller coaster ride known as Leeds United and one we all as supporters of this club will have to endure like all the others - let's hope for better times ahead

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01 Feb 2014 13:32:46
You really could not make this up Hunt out Hunt in, Haigh out Haigh in, McDermott out McDermott possibly back.Sponsors out but may come back in, new owner in but maybe not?

How about this for a end position Haigh MD, Hunt CEO, McDermott manager, sponsors remain, new owner with real money, Elland Road bought back and big money to spend in the summer I think most would be happy with that situation should it arise

What do you think ED

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{Ed001's Note - I am trying to get my head round what is going on here. 013 has gone to the game and he was at a really low ebb when he left, but I bet he is now too confused to know whether to be happy or down!}

How can McDermot come back, if he was sacked illegally as Cellino hadnt yet taken over, surely once its done and dusted he's for tha chop again, its a farcical situation, don't expect an English manager to be in charge once the deal has gone through, good luck Brian and move on.

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01 Feb 2014 13:24:11
Ok so after a few bad days what do we have

A New rich owner.
McDermot back as Manager(hope he improves with cash at hand now)

Buyback Elland Road saves £1.3 million a year in rent

Lets hope this is good times ahead. give the Italian time before we judge

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01 Feb 2014 13:20:34
Two web site stories now suggesting McDermott was sacked before the deal was done. Haig back and trying to reinstate him. apparently. Anything is possible given the pantomime that is taking place currently.

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01 Feb 2014 13:13:16
Bmd could be re-instated Jeff stelling words

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01 Feb 2014 13:12:33
Band could be re-instated Jeff stelling words

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01 Feb 2014 13:17:10
Don Cellioni & his family may be buying elland road and throwing a shedload of cash behind the team and saying what special fans we are
but he is not the messiah

he is a very naughty boy

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Yes but he's is are naughty boy now

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01 Feb 2014 13:13:24
Just been confirmed on the official site that the cellino family are going to buy 75% of us and are working on football league approval.

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01 Feb 2014 12:55:31
Leeds web site been updated now it's all true :(

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Its all over the place that GFH and the board are now trying to reinstate Brian, WTF is going on, can't wait for the next chapter.

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01 Feb 2014 12:33:13
A positive that can be taken out of this is the 6 million bid rejection for Ross. Shows that the Mafia must have very good money behind them to be rejecting an offer of that size. MOT

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01 Feb 2014 12:28:32
It would appear it wasn't just BMD who got the bullet yesterday, I think the person running the Leeds website did too!

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Ahaha we to got an update now pal

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01 Feb 2014 13:27:09
i'm glad some have still got a sense of humour lol

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01 Feb 2014 12:24:25
Who do you guys want as the new manager?

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Malky mckay! can't see that happening though as he wants a coach not a manager

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01 Feb 2014 13:42:18
Brian McDermott

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01 Feb 2014 12:18:34
EMBARRASSED!
Going to game today, if I crash my car and die on my way home, anyone who finds me please remove my leeds shirt and replace it with stockings/suspenders and a nice frilly dress, it would be less embarrassing to my family and friends to find me looking like Roy Croppers latest squeeze than finding me with my beloved leeds utd shirt on at this moment in time!!
Parky Donnywhite!

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Well you made me laugh on a truly dark day mate

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01 Feb 2014 12:05:35
One Festa for another Festa it seems eh!

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01 Feb 2014 11:43:27
if cellino takes over i'd for one be happy if he spends money in summer all fans against him will love him leeds fans always moan that leeds don't spend yet when some one who is ment to be willing to spend buy club all they do is moan yes he sacked mcdermott which I don't agree with but you have to give him a chance if he gets leeds back to top flight that's all that matter because sports capital bid or mike farnans consortium wouldn't have had the money to take us to top flight we would have been always in mid table championship club zone I welcome cellion to leeds if he does takeover and enterprise insurance legal challenge is only because there jealous they didn't get control which is there own fault for changing the offer so I say good riddence to there sponser there a lot better companys who would sponswer us

a lot of fans will disaagree but I don't care you have to give every one a chance and for peaple who boycott games and boo the owners your not real leeds fans real supporters back the club no matter what leeds 2k14

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Real supporters are the ones who care about the long term future of the club, not the ones who want a bit of pot-hunting glory.

Some of us also care about our club's reputation. Do we want a twice convicted fraudster running our club? Do we want a man who has sacked 36 managers in 20 years running our club? Do we want a man who has treated our current manager in such an inhumane, disrespectful way running our club? Do we want our club being run by a man who isn't even the legal owner, hasn't yet been cleared under the fit and proper person's test, yet has already sacked a manager, alienated the captain and brought in an inexperienced Italian 3rd division manager, running our club?

Not for me thanks.

And I've been paying good money for 44 years to watch my team. That qualifies me as a real supporter.

I'll boo and protest as much as I want thanks, and patronising glory seekers like you trying to tell me how to behave can just go and do one.

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Totally agree with you, and Flowers is as crooked as anyone else involved in football. Leeds at heart? yea sure. Money at heart he meant to say.

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I totally agree, whilst Mcdermott's sacking was a bit harsh and seemingly abrupt this guy seems to be willing to spend money. We need to spend money to get out of this league. FACT. We need to achieve a respectable league position this year and then build in the summer. I believe we have the foundations of a promotion winning team- Lees, Pearce, Zaliukas, Byram, Austin, Murphy, Mowatt, Kebe, Stewart, McCormack.

Get rid of any deadwood and then build a solid team by spending and we have a real chance to do something next year. We need to give this guy a chance if he has indeed bought the club.

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I agree. Cellino has made this happen very quick so he is obviously serious, all other bidding parties have messed about promising this and that to the fans but have tried to buy Leeds on the cheap and not even been able to provide the funds. I feel Cellino is going to invest the sort of money we have been crying out for. OK maybe BMac was treated harshly but we have to move on and support the team managaer who ever it is and Leeds United.

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01 Feb 2014 11:36:21
Looking at the official website, it just sums up how low we are now, still saying that Brian is focused as the main headline. Please be honest with us for once.
Welly white

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01 Feb 2014 11:34:37
Please look at my Leeds rumours question at 10.15 yesterday morning

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01 Feb 2014 11:32:30
I won't rest till I get Poyet back in the summer

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I'm with you buddy.
He was a brilliant assistant to Wise
& he'll be a brilliant assistant to Cellino.

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01 Feb 2014 11:22:34
I don't blame GFH for selling to Cellino, why wouldn't they? He has the money. Sport capital and flowers let us down not the other way round, it's obvious now they didn't have the money and trying to worm their way out by blaming GFH. At the end of the day BM's record since December has been awful, takeover or not. And we know GFH wanted investment and that's what they have got. I feel bad for the way BM has lost his job but it's a results business, I felt a lot worse for Grayson to be fair, only time will tell but I imagine Cellino will spend his money on getting us promoted. Have faith because this takeover could be a blessing and agree or not their is a chance that Cellino could be the best thing at Leeds since the champion league era. MOT whatever the situation, Vinny.

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Totally agree! Some fans are so fickle its un true, if the new owner puts 20 million in and we get promoted, he'll be god! Mcdermotts results since Christmas have been shambolic, have we forgot Rochdale, Sheffield wednesday, and having to accept a 0-1 loss to Leicester because we played a bit better, we still LOST.

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Totally agree.
CJS

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Well said, totally agree we need change and one owner with money.

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Fickle for sure, one guy said he's supported leeds for 40 years but no more, a true fan can't stop supporting even if they wanted to, ER will soon be owned again, nice one. MOT, Vinny.

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01 Feb 2014 11:20:27
Andy Flowers is a complete tool - what will legal action aim to achieve? It is only going to damage the club more!

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{Ed013's Note - He wants his 6 million back mate}

01 Feb 2014 10:45:52
I'm as unhappy as the next person about yesterday's event's but we have to remain positive. GFH were never going to get us anywhere on their own, they have always been in it for a short term profit. Which means we were always going to have upheaval when new owners came on board. I admit BMD seems to have borne the brunt of this but look, everyone was expecting Ross Mac to go, Varney and Green as well but they haven't. With no-one coming in, what would our strike force have looked like? At least we appear to be getting an owner who is football not business orientated, and like any major change in an organisation, we will have to go through a period of transition before we can judge.
CJS

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I admire your blind optimism. Take a look at his record and add to that the fact that he hasn't even passed the fit and proper person's test yet. He may well fail and that will cause very serious problems. I think we should be very concerned.

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Still maintain we have to be positive, we have no control or influence over ownership issues so our comments count for nothing at the end of the day, sorry!
CJS

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01 Feb 2014 10:39:07
The owners don't have the Bollo*** to even put the sacking of BMD on website hope the takeover falls through for the Greasy Italian Waiter.

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01 Feb 2014 10:29:34
All fans to wear purple today

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01 Feb 2014 10:17:02
WARNING!
Be very careful when shouting shoot today.

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01 Feb 2014 12:02:55
I thought Italians shouted ''don't shoot'' and then surrender!?!

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01 Feb 2014 10:12:13
For those of you who don't know what Gianluca Festa looks like.
He'll be the uncomfortable looking fellow, sat in the dugout who nobody wants to sit near.
The guys in suits, carrying violin cases sat either side of David Haigh are Mr Cellino's ahem "Legal team"
For those of you who don't know what David Haigh looks like. He'll be the scared (out of his depth) looking guy sat between 2 burly looking characters in suits, carrying violin cases.
For those of you who don't know what Mr Cellino looks like.
He'll be the one in the technical area on the touchline calling the shots (literally)

ps apparently Nakhi Wells hasn't shown up for work today. He was last seen, late last night, taking a pleasant stroll by the River Aire, with 2 burly gentlemen in suits, carrying violin cases and some concrete boots.

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Made me smile :)

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Ditto wot a brill post brightened up my day

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01 Feb 2014 10:00:07
Just sat here thinking about all the situations where foreign investors have taken over clubs and the mess and poor results they have had
Man city
Chelsea
The ones that we never mention

Dreadful aren't they (?)
Come on all . the way bm went was bad but having gone through the embarrassment of no win in 8 we need a fresh start

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Carson Yeoung Birmingham, Gillette Liverpool, Indians at Blackburn yeah its great having investors like that were just the same now with the Italian fraudster.

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Well done. You've managed to name two successful Premiership foreign owned clubs. For every Chelsea there are 10 Blackburns.

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Original poster here
well done to you both. what you fail to mention though is Blackburn and host of other clubs that you refer to never had or will have the potential we have

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To original poster so leeds have more potential than liverpool can i have a pint what your on

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And what you forgot to mention was blackburn have won the premier league title have we nope

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No we haven't won title yet. and the lack of investment and the dross we have bought is the reason why.
As for the Liverpool poster . we have just as much potential.

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There is more potential at Leeds for an investor than there is at Liverpool, Liverpool have nowhere to Leeds do .

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01 Feb 2014 09:57:08
How sad is david haigh beggin cellino to keep him on!

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01 Feb 2014 09:53:50
Noo it's the start of Watford mark 2 :(

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01 Feb 2014 09:37:45
{Ed013's Note - After last nights shambles I decided to vent my frustration on my new blog titled "GFH - The toy that went wrong" Please visit the blog and polls page underneath Leeds teams and have your say, thanks in advance. Here is the link http://leedsrumours.co.uk/leeds-blog-14-gfh-c,-the-toy-that-went-wrong.php MOT}

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01 Feb 2014 09:26:35
Think we have now stooped to a new low. From Mickey moues to a spaghetti western. What a mess.

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01 Feb 2014 09:23:05
ive said it time and time again u need consistancy through out a big club like ours we havnt had that for years hate them as I do man u had that with fergi and it brought success until we get that long term forget us going anywhere! as for brian mcdermott yes he would of been great longterm choice if? we had also had long term backing not dribbles of wish makers making us laughing stock!! nickybee

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01 Feb 2014 09:19:25
Its fair to say the last few hours have shocked and appalled everyone at leeds. What we do today is anyones guess. Some will boycott, some will march, some sadly will fight and others will support their team through the darkness.

Gfh did this. The italian asked for it but gfh did it and with all the hard work done after bates left they should know better. Shame on you gfh.

If the italian has taken over which seems the case I will continue to support and back my team and continue to go to Er but as he doesn't like the colour purple I will wear everybit I can find come Saturday.

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01 Feb 2014 09:04:55
Jimmy Kebe must have been the final nail in the coffin!

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Yep and we are no better a year on than we were with Warnock, just more crap to get rid of, at least the italian will make them play, or die!

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01 Feb 2014 08:46:27
Mackay(ex-cardiff) should be next manger but the owner will probably bring an unknown Italian manger in and some unknown players

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01 Feb 2014 08:21:05
Is it actually legal to sack the manager when the new owners have not been passed as fit and proper by the football league?, nothing on OS yet either

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{Ed013's Note - GFH sacked him, so yes}

According to Phil Hay GFH didn't know about the sacking until after the event Ed. As for the FL test, his 25m will be converted into a loan if the takeover os blocked. GFH are thought to have lost 12-14m in the year they've been in control. And we thought Bates was inept.

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{Ed013's Note - It is a sad day mate}

01 Feb 2014 08:09:59
Don, t agree with what, s happening to my beloved leeds but hey oh let, s move on, yes brian was a nice chap but didn't, t really cut the mustard we have to give the new regime a chance and you never know we might and I say might play well today and actually win ( if we can remember what winning is ) and then watch the posts change to oh actually he, s not a bad guy after all and perhaps we might start to creep up the table, be positive leeds 3 town 1 Ross to score all 3
Forever leeds no matter what

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01 Feb 2014 07:47:38
All will be forgotten and the world will be good again if we hammer that strange lot this afternoon 4-0
Let's see what this King Of Corn brings to the table, might just suprise us all. At the very least the dodgy burgers might get swapped for corn on the cob and we become healthy!

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Come on owners who ever the f*** that is at least put something on os about brian disgraceful we all love leeds

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01 Feb 2014 10:45:41
Of course it was not legal for the potential new owner to sack Brian McDermott. However GFH will confirm that they made the decision and proffer reasons for same.
I would wonder if the football league has any power to sanction the behaviour of GFH by virtue that they appear to have opened talks with the Italian when a period of exclusivity was still in operation. The bottom line is that no one should have had to go through the treatment that Brian had to go through. It was pretty disgusting. Brian's only sin was commit his allegiance to Leeds United and the fact that he had the courage to speak up for the fans calling for the takeover to be completed in a timely manner and one that would be beneficial to the Leeds community appears to have been the real reason why GFH fired Brian. Like all bullies if you stand up to them they cower behind their inefficiencies and hide away until everything dies down. I would suggest that all Leeds fans whether they agreed with Brian's appointment or not should write to Brian and pledge their gratitude for the dignity he showed while under appalling adversity. I would welcome him back under the right conditions.

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01 Feb 2014 07:39:14
Its like the London riots all over again panic merchants whipping up a storm when nothing has happened. Brian's gone and yes that's poor form but in any other situation managers go for five losses and a draw. Let the Italian bed in then judge him. He is not stupid he knows there is way more money in Leeds being a prem side, he may end up stopping a real mud slide we are currently in. Also having players on tap is not a bad thing. I was at my lowest against Wednesday remind yourselves that was under the old regime. Brian I wish you all the best thanks for all you have done and the passion you showed it was appreciated.

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How can you say panic merchants. Our club is creaking at the seams;
Takeover collapses
Manager sacked by someone who might own the club
Main sponser pulls out
Academy sponser pulls out
One chairman stands down
Next in line is sacked
Potential owner can't get out of ER.
Great PR for our great club

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01 Feb 2014 07:31:40
We're rubbish and we know we are

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01 Feb 2014 07:26:30
Sorry to see mcd go. He did seem to have hit a wall and there were a few panic buys but that just his keeness to turn it around. Good geezer and good luck!
Im sure he will ve back in prem before us!
So - question. Can somebody who hasn't been deemed fit and proper yet run the club? Like block transfers. Sack manager. Put good friend! In the dugout? Seems a bit arse about face to me!
He may well in the long run work out to be good for us, only time will tell but jeez. He has certainly f. Up his entrance!
Festa is unproven and I reckon will be like dicanio to the players and get on their wrong side. Most are lacking a bit anyway abd if they don't like the manager, it could be the ruin of this season!
Cellini or watever his name is should have trod a bit lighter I think.

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01 Feb 2014 05:24:10
no rumours, nothng! my beloved club, my pride and joy, I have to listen to them glory bas. rds agan, even they taking the pi. once again, loved brian McDermott, you will always be leeds, not your fault you had no backing, same simon grason. oh brian mcdetmott, oh brian McDermott. whos next terry venables. lol

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01 Feb 2014 05:17:32
every single day I look on here for answers, today got to be the worst ever!

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01 Feb 2014 05:07:53
to brian McDermott, you were the best manager we have had for a long time, and I so respected you, you will never be forgotton.

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Really, better than who exactly?

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Grayson was better imo.

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01 Feb 2014 03:50:23
BMcD sleeps with the fishes. McCormick will wake up with a horses head in his bed if he's not careful. Massimo C is the new Don and we all thought it would be the usual boring transfer dead line day. Obviously a man of action not words. Manager sacked and he hasn't even past fit and proper person with the FL. Seems we have no choice but to kiss the ring but then look what happened to the last big head who tried to push Leeds fans around. 44 days to beat Don Celoni.

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01 Feb 2014 03:40:36
The FL hate us so much they will probably issue approval for the Italian TO immediately so we are lumbered with him and can laugh. We are going to turn into a better Watford! Heart and soul and identity of Leeds and Yorkshire ripped away.

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01 Feb 2014 02:19:20
Agree if your attending tomorows game and disagree if your not rember we can still listen to the game without paying the owners a penny ;)

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Call me whatever you want, I am a LEEDS fan first and foremost and will follow them until I meet my maker. What they did to Brian was wrong. Football is all about money now unfortunately.

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Everyone needs to quit with the doom and gloom. Nobody knows who sacked Brian last night but to be perfectly honest winless for EIGHT (yes 8 games) is far from good enough and is not acceptable. A 6 million bid for Ross rejected shows that whoever is taking over the club wants it to succeed and it will be a very interesting run in from now until the end of the season. Something needed to happen and maybe this is what we need! Flowers is an person who is throwing his toys out of his pram, withdrawing sponsorship indeed what a plank! Do need him and he hasn't enough money to even meet a 25 million buy out price so we would hardly have had a flurry of top signing if this guy was at the top! Over and out rant and sanity check over. Come on Leeds 3 points today and get behind the players! MOT

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Good post, the new owner has shown his intentions by tuning down a massive offer for Mac and I would imagine Festa is just a stand in until a permanent manager comes in, at least he has ths financial clout to make a big improvement to this team, at least let's give him a chance, shame for McDermot but Leeds go on, MOT.

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01 Feb 2014 02:11:29
Leeds fans blocked an entrance to elland road in search of answers off cellino he did not stay and chat (who can blame him) cellino left safely no arrests was made

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01 Feb 2014 02:08:00
Gary nevile tweets I don't like leeds united and the fans certainly don't like me but they don't deserve this also game to be boycotted tomorow it will send a clear messge to the italian

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F. k off neville worry about the s. m owners
ps moyes doing excellant job keep up the good work

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01 Feb 2014 01:50:21
if true leeds turn down 6 million bid for ross .if that isn't a statement of intent from the new owner what is?

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01 Feb 2014 01:48:12
i have been a leeds fan for 40+ years and thru EVERYTHING. SPAG etc. this is the first time I have actually CRIED over the happenings at MY club
. money rules over all, GOD BLESS MIKE FARNAN xx

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01 Feb 2014 01:27:46
Only a couple of words.

No matter what the news. more downs than ups but "White Forever". Marching on Together

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01 Feb 2014 03:25:44
We might have the best fans in the world but we are also pretty well up there when it comes to being the most pessimistic. Sure, Cellino is no Sheikh Mansour, Abramovich or Glazer but he has obviously more money than any of the consortiums trying to buy us. Give the bloke a chance. I bet west ham fans are glad he didn't buy them. I feel sorry for Brian but also felt sorry for Billy, Eddie, Howard, David blah blah blah.That's life in football. Wouldn't give a toss if Bernie Madoff was our owner as long as we move forward. let's face facts our last 2 owners were only in it for the money, I don't think that is the case with Cellino. Get behind the boys and start by stuffing those stinking dogs on saturday.

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01 Feb 2014 01:08:34
I don't understand why we can't give this owner a chance, the worst that could happen transfer wise is that we end up with a bunch of seria A players on loan and I don't think that's bad, and let's be honest Brians not being doing good enough recently

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Whats a matta you

Gotta no respect

What you thinka you do

Whya you playa so bad

Itsa not so sadda

Leeds a nicea place

Ah shut uppa you face.

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Mama mia!

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01 Feb 2014 01:03:44
Bring on the revoloution, what have we got to lose with the italians.
Remember what our leeds fan ridsdale did.
MOT

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01 Feb 2014 00:57:53
In a moment of clarity intertwined with the onset of a cold, a few beers and a herbal cigarette - I have realized the answer to the ultimate question, no not what is the meaning of life, but what should a real Leeds fan be feeling right now, and I know all genuine supporters who understand the Leeds United 'religion' will agree!

Right now we are angry, shocked and disgusted by the treatment of our manager Brian McDermott. But at the same time there is some perhaps inappropriate excitement - because now, things may happen - good or bad right now we cannot predict, but it's something new. I think to be fair the anger comes from 'who the f*** is this Italian c*** that comes from nowhere, sacks 'one of our mates (Brian McD) and gives his mate a job? In our moral world that's just not on mate, thus the taxi blocking etc ALSO the fact that Sport Capital with good fans & yorkshire folk get fooked off by GFH, AND Lucas Radebe's consortium get fobbed off too. The excitement comes from wondering if this madness may ultimately lead to a speedier return to the promised land - if he's a c*** then Madsimo mate, you think 44 days is short? Bring on the wrath of the Might Leeds faithfull unless he delivers quick!

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What would you rather have?.potless chancers or somebody with cash and 20 yrs expirence of top flight football.get a grip.out with the old and in with the new.it couldn't get any worse than it has been for last 10 yrs could it

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01 Feb 2014 00:57:07
What the f### is going on? This can't be real, we have a convicted fraudster who is awaiting trial on embezzlement charges, who is so confident that he is going to get FL approval as a fit and proper person to own one of Englands biggest clubs that he can persuade the current owners to sack the manager and replace him with one of his buddies? Honestly, you couldn't write this s###. Wait a minute, I just did.

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01 Feb 2014 00:39:33
In Brian we trust and we loved . the new owners can . off we are Leeds and we are proud of it. , I personally won't pay my money to that have bought us, we are a laughing stock now, a cowboy club

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Brian did an excellant job, but only for fans of clubs who want promotion . a NICE GUY but not much better than warnock . always talking about reading this and that .we need a fresh start because the shower of s. te we have need to spill blood for leeds and the shirt not just pick up a very large pay packet roll on the changes .

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01 Feb 2014 00:34:34
I've seen it all as a leeds fan but a gut felling tells me this celinia takeover is a good thing from the start here's the evidence
1 Took a relatively unknown club up 2 divisions
2 He must have a financial motive look outside football around the ground and leeds and it's potential.
3 he's corrupt or streetwise enough which ever to compete in football at all levels. Fit and proper my arse name me one straight squeaky clean football director.
4 these dealings were not really football related mainly to do with building contractors and bungs, what's new there and he is not guilty.
5 we don't know him let him have his say what's his vision.
6 he's ruthless enough and right enough to sack nicely nicely mr McDermott straight away.Its a results business and we weren't getting them, Let's be honest would he have done it if
we were top.
7 finally name me a McDermott signing that's actually in the end panned out value for money.
8 just to add McCormack gobbled off on ssn then tweeted rubbishting bricks I think a word in his ear there and maybe surprised as to what the future may hold.

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Totally agree on all points, now time to move on mot barnsley white

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Leeds are my home town club supported them since 66, agree with the comments the rot has been festering for too long total clear out and start again, don't want a dictator but we do need a ruthless common sense leader at the helm. redders has done well with the academy but I think naylor will be a better No2 for festa.

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Its easy to feel sorry for BMD a thouroughly honest likeable manwho sincerely wanted the best for LUFC. In reality he was not the best tactician and his player recruitment was so bad even he didn't select them to play. On the btight side who can remember when Leeds last turned down 6m for a player, clearly the new owner ( if approved ) has the financial clout and commitment so sadly lacking for so long

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01 Feb 2014 00:25:26
What a day, who would have thought that a transfer deadline day where as usual nothing happened might turn out to be the most defining day in the history of Leeds United. Just want to thank Brian McDermott, you tried your best pal. Be assured that 90% of us wanted you to take us back up and believe that with the support you needed you would have done it. Really have no idea how this is going to turn out. Won't be there tomorrow but I hope that people just go and support the team tmrw. The world will be watching, don't give them any more negative headlines.

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Nice post pal. Big Mark

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Word is Cellino is looking for new investors to take Leeds forward, papa joes our new sponsors along with the theme tune from godfather 2 as the new tunnel song.No more is Lucas the kop cat he is called Calzonie the cat, ve got loads more but i'm tired . ADIOS LEEDS FANS SEE YOU IN 24 HRS. MOT.BIG MARK

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01 Feb 2014 00:25:15
Wtf is going on? The treatment of BMD is an absolute disgrace. It is time that the Leeds fans made their feelings clear by showing a united front and getting rid of these jokers. Never in my forty years of supporting the club have I ever seen such wrong doing. We are the laughing stock of world football. All the best Brian you deserved much better. A gentleman to the end.

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01 Feb 2014 00:09:17
I would just like to thank you ed, for all the work you put in for this site, on night's like this you have no respite. I was unable to attend tomorrow, but with what is unfolding I have to. Gone on to OS to get a ticket, and, non available. I can't believe it has sold out, so what is going on? Anyway thanks again for all you do, I'm sure I speak for many who enjoy this site. Still MOT

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{Ed013's Note - Thanks mate, really appreciate the feedback and its you lads and lasses that make the site. I have a feeling tomorrow will be another one of those days that we will look back on and think "did that really happen"}

Yeah totally agree. Well done Ed! PA

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Cheers ed!

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{Ed013's Note - Thanks buddy}