Leeds Banter Archive January 24 2012

24 Jan 2012 23:22:13
Just to clarify a few things re Mr Leeds Jonny Howson, I can't believe I have heard so many people wish him luck. I also can't believe people are trying to say he was pushed, or that he was trying to secure his future.

This is a guy that decided to allow his contract to run down despite several attempts by the club to extend his contract, the contract offered to him was 15k basic plus bonus payments. I think he would be very secure on that. As for Ben Parkers apparent comments if they are true I find it unforgiving that a player with his injury record and performances for the club, who has been looked after so well and supported, and paid a healthy wage it smacks of ungrateful hypocrisy and his contract should be terminated if true and keep hold of his registration, because it is gross misconduct.

Regarding people comparing it to a promotion is it really, being a squad player for a bottom of the table team who will go down at the end of the season. Read the comments of Steven Gerard about leading and playing for your club for life and being a true legend, Howson hasn't even been to any matches since he was injured. It's clear to me that Howson is not a true fan and he has moved for the money, why would you turn £15k per week down. When he's crying when they go down I'll have my pint then.

Don't wish him luck, does he care about Leeds, Does he give a flying fish, come on people smell the coffee he couldn't care, he's dirty stum. Mr Leeds yeh rite!

So you were there during contract discussions then? Of course you weren't so what would you know. Howson played over 200 games for us and has earned the right to the move.

What utter b****cks you give fans a. Ad name pal. I wonder how you would act if you were offered more money to move jobs. Also he has done fantastic for the club. Don't be a winger and wish the lad well becuase he deserves it grow up and stop moaning

And you know for a fact it was 15k a wk he turned down,that my friend is SPECULATION,he's gone to play premier league football,i am sure money didn't come into it,we have had 6 yrs with him in the side trying to get it and are no nearer now than at any other stage,he has grasped the opportunity to play in the top flight,he is now a premier league player something most of our current squad can only dream about

You talk absolute and utter sh** he was forced out, plain and simple this is Bates' plan and tbh FairPlay to Parker for saying it as it is, as he too is a Leeds fan! I cannot even be bothered to divulge in explaining the ins and outs of this corrupt hierarchy we are under, but attacking a lad who I know as well as most Leeds fans have his all for us and probably still would have; if he'd even been given a sniff at £15k a year which I suspect he wasn't (The führers wage cap remember).

I actually totally agree with this - but be ready for the flood of idiots who love any excuse to kick Leeds United. The club made him a good offer. It's interesting to think back to peoples' attitudes on Beckford. I also vividly remember Bradley Johnson being booed last season when he wouldn't sign a contract. What makes Howson different? Oh yes, he's from Leeds, so he loves the club just like Alan Smith does. Pah!

I also agree with the comments about Ben Parker. He had no right to stick his nose in like he did. One thing's for certain, he'll definitely not be missed and I hope we end up selling him to Carlisle.

Finally, I don't think this has been said in general, but I must admit I'd be less than impressed with the signing of Howson if I was a Norwich fan. He's not a Premiership footballer, he gives the ball away far too cheaply.

Original Poster here I do know this for a FACT! Which most of your replies are full of conjecture and. I forgive your naive replies he is Mr Leeds so he must have been pushed yeh right, 15k it's the truth the whole truth, and nothing but the truth so help me god. 15k people thats what he turned down!

Strange that there is no camera footage of Ben Parker spilling the truth in the world of camera phones no one thought I know i'll record this. OF course not because it's more BS.

To the first post. Jonny's girlfriend has just had a baby. Of course he probably hasn't been to any games, he has much more important things to take care of (his young family) . . Thanks for everything Jonny! Here's to hoping you can break into the England set up :)

If Howson plays for England I'll expect a call-up myself!

Harsh, considering he plays in the Lampard/Gerrard position, and those two's days are numbered internationally. i can see it if he makes the step up.

Howson will never play for England at full international level. You heard it here first.
When the going gets tough little Jonny goes missing.

Dirty scum? what an absolute muppet you are

24 Jan 2012 23:04:44
Think leeds should try signing giovanni dos santos on loan as he had no gameplay at tottenham what you think ed ? {Ed003's Note - No.}

Going to Bolton on loan, Leeds should only get permanent players unless there is an agreement for a future fee! e.g. Pugh

Our record signing pugh,who realistically is a squad player,White is better than him at left back,townsend better on left mid,clayton and delph better in the middle...i agree we need to purchase rather than loan but if we want to get out of this league they need to be better players than danny pugh,and we aint gonna spend that type of money...so get ready for loan players

Dos Santos would rip this league. we couldn't afford though, hence we brought Townsend instead.

Our record signing Pugh?

Did you forget all about, pretty much every player signed by Howard Wilkinson, David O Leary etc?

He obviously meant under SG

Would be a fantastic signing but probably not going to happen

24 Jan 2012 22:13:35
Jamie Vardy scores again as Fleetwood go top of the Conference. Was that his last goal for the 'Cod Army' as he is soon to ply his trade with the Mighty Whites?

He is a conference player get a grip! Your probably him trying to get scouted!

What was beckford before he joined us? muppet!

24 Jan 2012 22:03:18
Really think that we should look at signing Luke Chambers from Forest. His contract is up in the Summer, and he is easily one of the best central defenders in the league on his day! Having a tough time of it at the mo with dodgy managerial decisions and team falling to pieces. Could do a great job for us!

24 Jan 2012 21:57:13
Posted earlier saying I was worried that if Paynter scored against Celtic he may be in contention for the next match. Guess what - he did. Be afraid, be very afraid !!

I would expect to see him on bench against Birmingham instead of forrsell

Paynter's on his way out. He won't play for Leeds again.

24 Jan 2012 21:46:11
Snodgrass in talks TONIGHT with West Ham & Leicester, riots at Elland Road if this continues...

No Way.. Go to bed.

Source??

Go to bed why waste time textin s**te like that.

Must be a long night

Can really talk to two clubs in one night?

The only thing thatll cause riots is you posting utter crap like this,Snoddy will be going nowhere,keep taking the tablets.

24 Jan 2012 21:06:57
To be honest I'm less interested in who we sign and more interested in our players looking like they are motivated to play well when games start. I'm sick and tired of reading "we started slowly", can someone focus on how we make that happend because whatever is being tried at the moment is not working

Well said. SG needs to motivate the players and not rely on the ref to help us out every week. We only seem to start playing when the opposition are down to ten

Do you think he can get leeds to play real football?

24 Jan 2012 20:31:08
hi ed is smithy signing for leeds lots of talk about it on here ? {Ed013's Note - Sorry I have no idea. If he is its not in the news and is being kept very quiet}

If he's spotted at any more fast food places he'll be about 20st by the time he returns.

24 Jan 2012 20:10:21
Anybody giving Johnny Howson stick on here should be ashamed of themselves.
16/17 years of service before giving himself a new challenge is not good enough for you.
Sacrificing his own position this year for the cause, to play a holding role whilst itching to play in a more advanced role and been slated by the fans for his performance, all the time whilst never publicly complaining.
Not to mention leaving the only club he's ever known to fulfil his potential.
Leaving a club doesn't mean you don't love the club.
He may feel he has become stagnant & needs something new or he is unhappy with the direction in which the club is going (like some of the fans) either way we are talking about an honest dedicated lad who has always given 100% & will be looking at our results with interest.
Me personally I wish him good luck and thank him.

If you love something why would you leave it

To response#1 have you ever wanted a promotion at work? End of conversation. Good luck jonny. MOT.

According to Ben Parker he was forced out and given a ultimatum to leave now or leave in the summer

According to Ben Parker, a guy that has had more chances and more support than anyone. If Ben has said this his contract should be terminated. By the way Howson turned 15k down, money money, money. A promotion what for 6-7months then back to the old job for 3 more years haha. He's a dirty money grabber, there was no forcing read his words he wanted out, he does'nt love leeds, and leeds owe him nothing.

24 Jan 2012 20:07:34
looks like alan smiths been everywhere over last few days.. ive heard he was at thorpe arch yestaday, elland road and boston spa main street today eating burgers. people dont realise that no matter what there views are on smith, he will not come back for the simple fact that we cant afford wages. making up rumours that messi is joining on a free are more believable.....

Hope he doesn't have one of our match burgers,he will be out for the season if he finishes one of them

24 Jan 2012 19:30:50
Leeds seem to be signing a lot of players or is it perm any one from ten

24 Jan 2012 19:18:44
Wow, just list below anyone we're not signing.

Me coz im past my best...lol!! but im still a league above our defenders lol!

24 Jan 2012 19:14:57
Good luck Jonny thanks for the highlights of promotion, hatricks at burnely and play-off smi goals. A genuine great lad who deserves a chance on the big stage. Hope it goes well for ya.

Why would anyone begrudge him his move to a premiership club after the derisory contract he was offered and all he's done for us? I hate to say this but some of our fans are utter morons - no sense of perspective whatsoever. To everyone who clicked 'disagree' - GO GET A LIFE. Depressing...

So £15000 a week is "derisory"? What do you earn? GO GET A REALITY CHECK!

24 Jan 2012 18:40:00
last 10 posts 10 diffrent players can,t see it some how 2 if where lucky

24 Jan 2012 18:25:20
Sargent grayson barmy army?

I'll agree that most of them are f******* barmy.

24 Jan 2012 18:01:08
norris to leeds for 1.2 million from portsmouth so they can pay off there tax man {Ed013's Note - He is out for the season}

Even more likely then.

24 Jan 2012 17:09:32
leeds are going to bid 28 million pounds for bridge source : i am graysons shoe shiner

Your post does'nt deserve a response {Ed013's Note - but you have!}

I didn't give a response. I could have gave a response but doubt you would post it! {Ed013's Note - I try and post as much as I can without the swearing or digs at people}

Is that Stamford Bridge with Abramovich coming the other way?

24 Jan 2012 17:05:21
I see Johnny's gone to Norwich,good luck to him.Now its time to get on with winning promotion.its time for every Leeds United fan to ask themselves wether they'd prefer to spend 90 minutes on match day cheering the team to promotion or 90 minutes slagging Bates off and our beloved club dropping points left,right and c ntre..i know which i choose.Its time to MARCH ON TOGETHER ,all the way to the premier league,for we are UNITED and we are the BEST,we are UNITED and you know the rest.....MARCHING ON TOGETHER......ALWAYS.

24 Jan 2012 16:47:28
Think Leeds need to put a few cheeky bids in for Portsmouth centre back can't remember his name but he's only about 24 and with Portsmouth oweing 1.8m to Hmrc may have to accept ed any idea of further transfers

They will probably be given a transfer embargo, no buying or selling, probably throw in a points reduction as well.. If it where to be us it would have already took effect.

24 Jan 2012 16:46:41
lets get real,
we wont sign anyone for a fee,
so no Clingan, St.Ledger or Wellens

we won't sign players on big wages,
so no Alan Smith, Craig Dawson or Danny Collins

we will sign the cheapest option
so expect Matty Pattison, Ivar Ingimarsson and Stuart Parnaby

24 Jan 2012 16:34:13
Good luck to jonny howson for the future?

You shouldn't wish ex players good luck, I think it's a stupid statement is he wishing us luck, if so why didn't he stay. We owe him nothing.

24 Jan 2012 16:08:46
see ya later jonny, best of luck in the prem you deserve it kid

Deserve it how? if he had deserved it he would have captained Leeds there!

Wasnt capable of taking leeds there.might prove to be a different player with a different squad around him.but,no good here anymore.

No "I" in team fella

24 Jan 2012 15:56:19
Howson has completed his move to the canaries!o.s

24 Jan 2012 15:35:50
Billy 'barn door' Paynter and Matty Pattison on target as Leeds beat Celtic 2-0 in behind closed doors game today

24 Jan 2012 14:09:30
I've just been told by my mate who works at elland road that johnny howson can't agree personal terms with Norwich. Apparently johnny would rather take the 15k a week Leeds offered than move to Norwich for 20k. The story is set to break at 6pm tonight apparently.

More nonsence, even if true, put the following words in the correct order, bridges his burnt, he is a splitter, I feel sorry for him, someone at some stage must have told him he is good, he is not, he is average

Funny that cos he's agreed a 3 and a half year deal!

Think you'll find he's now officially the new Norwich number 24. Why do people feel the need to make this stuff up.

24 Jan 2012 13:29:22
I have just been on Leeds web site and it say that Adam clayton is not going any where.
He states that he is happy at Leeds and likes the new midfield playing along side delph. Also he said he is here for the forseable future.
Come on grayson let's get delph on a deal for the rest of the season now and push for the premier league were are club belongs.

Marching on together !!

Thanks for that, some of us are able to access the official site ourselves, is that the best you can do? Hardly a rumour if Leeds are saying it publicly, go look up the meaning of rumour sometime soon. {Ed020's Note - no need for the sarky comment, some people come to this site before the official.}

Hoping so but Gradel said the exact same thing, he wanted to play for leeds 'for years' to come, 3 weeks later he went

Heh Ed, lighten up, is this not a banter site? Anyhow, I was being facetious. {Ed020's Note - haha ok i'll let you off this one time}

Hey ed go give your head a shake {Ed013's Note - I did and my team flew out!}

What does facetious mean lol {Ed013's Note - it means - not meant to be taken seriously or literally: a facetious remark! I meant to put teeth, not team! my bad}

24 Jan 2012 12:53:05
Good news for Leeds fans. Jonny Howson has failed his medical at Norwich as he only has 5 fingers on each hand!

That was a last week joke!!!!!!

Haha you pinched my joke!

Actually pinched it from facebook.

24 Jan 2012 12:44:54
Matt Mills and Richie Wellend anyone? I for one would be happy to see these in a Leeds shirt :)

No chance of affording mills

Mills cost leicester 5 mill and is their captain so i doubt we could prize him away with £50 a week wages

Mills is apparently on £32k a week at Fester so it would ake us, by my calculations another 26 seasons to save up for him.

24 Jan 2012 12:36:08
la galaxy intrested in alex bruce...........why?
source:ssn
jem

I love you jem your always correct!

24 Jan 2012 00:29:44
leeds wanting to keep delph to end of season. also been hearing rumours that we may have a bit of money coming our way any news ed? {Ed013's Note - Only money that im aware of is from previous signings. Delph has stated that he wants to stay}

Ive seen something about investment supposedly but could be abit away yet but its supposed to be enough to give us a chance of promotion {Ed013's Note - Lets hope so mate}

24 Jan 2012 10:18:16
according to sky sports twitter La Galaxy are in talks with leeds for alex bruce

24 Jan 2012 09:46:20
Just saw highlights from ipswich game on fox in Australia. Embarrassed to be a Leeds fan with all that anti bates crap. If your a true fan you support your boys through EVERYTHING! I own a business and understand sometimes decisions made will be unpopular with the customer but they are for the long term SUCCESSFUL future. Seems to me this current situation is the same. C'mon let's have some vision, howson decision the right one. Keep your eye on the prize all, still a lot of games left. MOT

I thought you watched it on your yacht Ken!

So you own a business. And you may make unpopular decisions that upset customers. But in the long term you will be successful?! Arrogant ar$e.
How about; if you don't listen to your customers you may go out of business?
Thought of that one? More businesses fail than succeed due customers voting with their feet, and arrogant 'businessmen' thinking they are always right. Ken Bates, Fred Goodwin = no difference.
KB is already being severely hit were it hurts him the most.....

Arrogant im not and I take customers opinions seriously - your a fool if you dont consider feedback. BUT they don't run my business same as we don't run Leeds. Not always as simple as you might see from a customer/supporter side of the fence. Understand where you are coming from as sport carries a lot of emotion though.

24 Jan 2012 07:25:00
come on Leeds united fans we could find ourselves in 4th place after the game against Birmingham next Tuesday with a bit more luck on our side .so lets get behind the team.WE R GOING UP