Leeds Banter Archive July 21 2020

21 Jul 2020 19:23:17
Very sorry to read the report that Berardi could be out for nine months plus. His ability has sometimes been questioned, but his commitment to the cause has never been in doubt. Hopefully he will have a speedy recovery and maybe get a chance to wear the white shirt again.

21 Jul 2020 15:15:21
Some clever sod said at the restart, that 14 points would get us promoted. Yes, it was me! 😂
I am the "New Oracle"🔮.

21 Jul 2020 17:31:18
Enjoy your moment Danum. Your achievement is not quite up there with Bielsa and the boys, but enjoy anyhow matey.

21 Jul 2020 09:22:25
Suggestion for tomorrow - Meslier; Ayling, Struijk Cooper, Douglas;; Shacks? ;;Poveda, Klich, Pablo, Harrison.
The? means that we know what Shacks can do so maybe try Bogusz/ McCalmont in the holding role. I would even think of trying a few more new faces but then I think it would not be fair to other teams fighting relegation. Forgive me Bermo/ Spanish if I am missing more deserving U23s.

21 Jul 2020 13:34:14
No he will revert back to the usual team . Bamford will be back . I don’t think Bielsa gives starts unless he feels they’ve earnt it .

21 Jul 2020 13:59:24
I think there was probably a reason why Bielsa choose, Struick, Shackleton and Poveda and all three deserve another go in a really competitive match. Leif Davis is another one who has not had much of a shout this year but last year was getting closer. Feels as if Bogusz and Mcalmonrt have dropped down the list. On praising the three who played on Saturday Bielsa mentioned how well they had done in training.

21 Jul 2020 14:34:52
I am against, I believe it should be:-
Meslier,
Ayling,
Alioski,
Dallas,
White,
Cooper,
Costa,
Klich,
Bamford,
Roberts,
Harrison,
subs
Casilla
Douglas
Struick
Shakleton
Henandez
Steven
Gotts
Bogusz
BERADI

The squad that won it should be the team that finishes the league. The youngsters will get their chance.

21 Jul 2020 15:59:45
I think Costas still injured as is Berardi and Phillips, so they can be close without taking up spaces on the bench. You can finish with close to that lineup but I’m sure Bielsa will be thinking ahead already and Struick, Shackleton and Poveda got a lot to prove . Nice chance to see them in a very competitive game, but I think we can allow the god of the bucket to make that call.

21 Jul 2020 17:04:08
You cannot say that any one of the three put a foot wrong so I would very much like to see them again in a competitive match. Maybe start and then finish with a first eleven. Tho sadly not to be cheered off the pitch.

21 Jul 2020 07:16:20
Some great posts about the kids on here. Remember now we have got the challenge of playing in premier league 2 which is a step up for the youngsters as well. Development in itself.

Also Bielsa had had a lot of time over the last few months and great opportunity to see the 23s at close quarter. He'll know the ones he thinks he can use and rely on.

Bermo right about Edmondson, needs a move away in some form. Think Bielsa really likes him but not good enough, Huddersfield? Carlos knows him better than anyone.

One final point on a different matter. Radz two years of full ownership, first Target playoffs achieved, 2nd automatic promotion achieved. Some talk of relegation on here, not going to happen with the current leadership. Challenge will be if, when Bielsa goes. But I have faith in the 5 year plan. Key is making mid table survival sexy enough for Bielsa.

Loved championship football but not going back there!

21 Jul 2020 01:05:39
Horrible what happened to Berardi in last game. (ACL out for minimum 9 months) Guy is a real professional signed up for the last few games no prima donna none of this i got to protect myself for new contract at another club when so many others would have done. He has a rash challenge in him but its because he wears his heart on his sleeve and I can live with that. I don't think he's prem quality but in this situation i don't think its about that.

I think the club owe it to him to offer him a new 1 yr deal on very similar terms (he was never close to being one of our highest earners anyway) and maybe use the time to fast track him through coaching C/ L1 whatever they call it.

I seem to recall Leigh Bromby went through something relatively similar and ended up doing a fine job in the academy with Naylor for a spell. Could do a lot worse than have Gaetano do that (assuming he's up for it of course) .

21 Jul 2020 07:08:21
Agree, can’t see him being forgotten by this Leeds set up! Hopefully some kind of insurance cover as well as the injury was incurred working for Leeds. Could def help the young lads.

21 Jul 2020 07:19:04
Ealing Agree completely, whatever his limits on technical ability, he has been 100% committed to Leeds!
I don’t know what his plans were for next season but he’s not going to be playing much football!
So let’s hope the club keep him around the place for another year! He deserves that much!

21 Jul 2020 07:51:14
yes, a good point. Berardi seems to be a good pro so we could certainly have worse role models. Maybe he could do a job for the youth if Carlos is leaving?

21 Jul 2020 07:59:03
He deserves to looked after by the club as he’s loyal and hard as nails, true pro and never complains just comes on and does a job when asked to.

21 Jul 2020 08:34:10
Totally agree.

If Eric dier can play in the premiership so can this lad

You’d be surprised how many players are labelled “ not premiership quality” but do a job there.

21 Jul 2020 08:56:38
My thoughts exactly. We won't be facing one of the best forwards in the league tomorrow because his contract has ended and he didn't want to get hurt. Our lad signed an extension and got on with it. His attitude is first class, and it would show our "Side Before Self" attitude if we looked after one of our own.
Maybe we have him in and around the U23s and let them see how a true Leeds player acts 24/ 7.