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29 Jul 2014 23:06:37
Just got back from the game (live down south) actually played ok lots of positives bianchi looks real good so does murphy now doesn't look so out his depth like beginning of season and dacoura won't get us much goals himself but he will create them in other ways such a nuisance crossed for morisons tap in and won the penalty looked good might just be coming together now for the season MOT
29 Jul 2014 21:49:13
1-2 win, played a bit better according to reports.
29 Jul 2014 21:21:55
Hearing Tom Lees to Wednesday terms agreed between clubs. Player to decide if he goes
30 Jul 2014 04:41:17
Bye Tom
29 Jul 2014 21:04:54
Our new away kit is like millwall leftovers.
29 Jul 2014 21:00:45
Sounds like this doukara had a good 45 mins. Did anyone go to the game that can give us an unbiased view on performances?
He had a really lively game.Austin and murphy looked good in the middle.Bianchi and byram teamed up well.Only down side for me was Wootton who looked a bit lost most of the time, Pearce seemed to be doing more than his fair share
29 Jul 2014 18:30:13
ok I have had enough I agree with all the doom Sayers its going to be a carp season possibly relegation omg the sky is coming down.
but I don't care because even if we get relegated I am
LEEDS LEEDS LEEDS
Come on guys start getting behind the team like it or not.
MOT
29 Jul 2014 23:10:53
I don't think we will have a carp season. I do think we will continue to leak silly goals unless we sort the centre of defence but Byram, Doukara and Bianchi are already showing signs of exciting attacking play which will only be enhanced with the potential additions of Viviani and Benidicic so I for one am looking forward to the roller coaster ride.
29 Jul 2014 18:19:41
Burke to forest
Would he of not done a job at least he knows the league unlike unknown italians long long hard season ahead
29 Jul 2014 15:32:44
I've been perhaps overly influenced by Brazil 2014, however with the players currently at hockawho's disposal I think a 3-4-1-2 or 3-4-3 winger formation could be worth a go.
Remember, BMcD's answer to our lack of out and out wingers was to employ the 3-5-2, which up until Christmas, before Kebe and Stewart arrived, was working very well (top 6 before Xmas I think?)
Silvestri appears to be at the top of the pecking order, I hope he proves the rumours right about his potential.
I would use Byram in the right wing back role, White on the left, and perhaps Warnock and Berardi as cover for them (rotate as needed)
Pearce (surely named captain) Wooton and Lees as a back 3. I really respect Pearce and Lees for the work they put in, but based on last season, an extra body to clean up may be wise. Especially if Byram et al. are bombing forward.
Central midfield is surely our most well stocked position. I would love to see the likes of Mowatt, Dawson and Cook being given chances, Murohy and Austin are probably first choice for now.
Up front, Smith and Doukora could form a potent partnership, but only if smith gets the aerial supply he needs to be at his best.
Not a fan of Morrison tbh, but if he wants to play, he should be given another chance IMO.
What we are really missing is a number 10, a creative, attack minded player with a good eye.
I hope MC can pull the strings required.
Any suggestions or thoughts re the above?
I like your positivity and it's nice to see, but a Lees/Pearce/Wooton combination could surely only end one way.
Also I'm not sure a Doukara/Smith partnership has the technical skills to be potent enough.
Completely agree with your number 10 idea.
One problem with this is that wootton Pearce and lees all playing means if one gets injured, were a bit stuffed
Zan Benedicic would be our attacking Mid
Yes, quite right re the centre backs. I haven't seen Kilock play, but his name has been about the YEP this pre season. Did he travel with the squad to Italy?
With Zakiucas out, another one in would make sense even if the formation only needs 2 CBs.
Not heard of benedicic - but then again, hadn't heard of our other signings either, bar Taylor. Reliable source, or rumour mill?
If we do carry on with 4 at the back, I'd like to see young Charlie Taylor have a go. Warnock doesn't do it for me (heard he was listed anyway) and white (injury allowing) could play in front of him.
Just seen the benedicic article on yep. Hope this viviani deal is wrapped up soon!
29 Jul 2014 14:45:36
Is it me being a fatalistic at the start of the season again or are just signing cheap low rent Footballer?
I have gone from the all too familiar empty hollow feeling and embarrassment of precisely cock all happening in the transfer window. To us being linked with every International Italian operating below the top flight.
I would suggest that the current crop of signings seem to lack of any Genuine quality with at best dubious claims to Serie A clubs (most seemingly never having never made the 1st team)
Where are the replacements for a Striker a Winger the Creative midfielder and plus a settled centre Back pairing?
5/6 or even 7 new players still adds up to a big pile of rubbish the if their levels are below what we have.!
Has Viviani or Benedic signed altho the latter again hasn't any proven track record ( Our own academy lads probably better placed)
Are we going to be a disjointed unsettled side with no out and out goal scorers and a manager out of his depth? I can't escape this horrible feeling we might be!
Hope there is more to come and we do sign some recognised proven footballers
Tell me I am wrong and its all going to be alrite!! #MOT
I have my concerns about the quality of the signings made however just because they are not household names in this country doesn't mean they are poor. My concern is in regards to the lack of leadership and authority on the pitch. If we sign Viviani and the player from AC they could be very exciting players however you need a blend of experience to go with the youth. The likes of Austin, Norris, Tonge are not good enough for the first team.
GRIMES
I agree the names are not household and whatever people say on ere they HAVE NOT watched these guys on a regular basis.
All I can say is MC/Salerno scouted & picked youth at Calgari and found some gems, fingers crossed ;)
30 Jul 2014 19:27:10
And how many Watford players had we all heard of two years ago
29 Jul 2014 13:26:21
If Phil Hay is correct and Viviani has joined then its yet more evidence of how shrewd MC is and how he refuses to take any muck from players or agents. He was clearly calling the bluff on Friday when he said the deal was off and by demonstrating he was willing to walk away he has got his man.
Signing a player as promising as Viviani could be the catalyst for other players who might have had doubts about our direction to join as well and it appears that MC's plan is gradually unfolding - build from the back and strengthen the team from there with players who want to play for Leeds rather than just coming for the money. MC is no fool and knows exactly what he is doing.
I think these next couple of weeks could be the most exciting yet as we apply the finishing touches to the squad and as long as we give the boys a bit of time to gel I fully expect us to be in the mix toward the end of the season.
29 jul 2014 12:40:41
forrest set to sign chris burke
can't we get in there and snatch him from under their noses
be a decent winger for us!
29 Jul 2014 14:42:55
Been saying a number of times on here, he is exactly what we need, he was mom both games against us and would provide the quality of cross for Smith to thrive on. Free transfer with I would imagine wages we could afford please go and try and get him.
29 Jul 2014 17:56:01
He joined Florist.
29 Jul 2014 12:23:08
Surely Morison was unwise to make those comments the last time he left Leeds for Millwall.
29 Jul 2014 12:13:10
Urgent. Cellino's boy needs haircut. Act now.
29 Jul 2014 13:43:23
Issues with signing the barber from saville! Talks ongoing.
29 Jul 2014 12:11:06
If we get agard Murray and viviani I would be well chuffed only other position we need then is a quick centre back to play alongside Pearce. Anyone feel that the 3 mentioned plus a decent CB would have us ready for the season? Think it would be a strong team then.
Nearly you forgot we have no width
Definitely. things seem to be falling in to place now and the Viviani deal may well lead to a few more signings who have been waiting to get a measure of our ambition. Another 4 players to come yet I reckon.
29 Jul 2014 11:51:28
Mornin' Eds, now, brace yerselves, Leeds are playing tonight, unless we win 10-0 the wailing an gnashing of teeth will be heard for miles, with more invitations to join division 1 than you can shake a stick at. I wonder, just wonder, having signed Vivianni, Agard apparently on the way plus a couple more, if we, God Forbid, get some results, the doom may lift? Doubt it lol. MOT to the premiership
Vid
Your hoping aren't ya lol
The Victor Meldrews will find something else to grumble and chew on ;)
29 Jul 2014 11:46:57
Potential
LUFC away kit leaked on FL site.
Dark blue with thin white lines on it, if its true I think it looks VERY nice ;)
#lufc pic.twitter.com/x6iNyKyjhf
ED remove link if its against rules SORRY
29 Jul 2014 10:28:51
Leeds away kit leaked on football league website but has been removed now to is navy blue not confirmed though you can find it on twitter
29 Jul 2014 04:37:46
How about making a move for Carlos Cuellar? Blackburn are interested. He is a free agent would not cost much in waged and has to be better than Lees and Wooton.
Totally agree, seen some players go to some smaller clubs than us that I reckon would do a job for us, Jobi McAnuff just signed for Orient? Watched him at Reading and thought he was a decent player