Leeds Banter Archive December 30 2019

30 Dec 2019 17:30:19
Looks like Eddie is on his way back in the next 48 hrs. Hope we have a replacement lined up already!?

30 Dec 2019 17:50:33
Brightwhite let’s hope so, Rads are you busy doing the business I do hope so or don’t show up your head will come off, lol.

30 Dec 2019 19:09:21
While I’d like an odd player or two to arrive we have numerous young lads to come in to the team. CB playmaker and a striker would be in most minds I’d say.
What’s the chances of Orta having a “Daniel James” signing lined up and this time get the deal over the line?!

30 Dec 2019 22:06:16
Would it be a big ask to bestow upon the youth if we got into a 3 or 4 horse race? would the pressure be too much on youth say instead of a seasoned pro?

30 Dec 2019 23:19:55
We seem to be lacking strikers ready to step up from the 23’s, and for me it’s no surprise, as it’s a more mature, disciplined role. Ryan is the only one who could come in, and from what I’ve watched, I’m not sure he could cut it yet. Ayew maybe the best bet for a promotion push, as he know the Bielsa way.

31 Dec 2019 08:08:20
Not concerned if Nketiah leaves, good player but if we are going to loan I’d rather have someone with the prospect to buy, Nketiah was definitely going back to Arsenal. Sadly January is not a good time to invest, it’s normally a case of scrapping at the bottom of the barrel or paying extortionate prices.
Think Bielsa genuinely would like to keep Nketiah though.
Personally I would rely on what we’ve got, whatever happens with injuries, folks won’t feel comfortable with that but I think we’ve got goals in most of our squad, that includes the u23’s.

31 Dec 2019 11:37:26
Really want Ryan to get an opportunity against Arsenal, just to see if he can do the job at a higher level.

30 Dec 2019 15:53:10
As Birmingham have been given a meeting with the FA because decision have being going against them do you think we should ask for one as we have had it for the last 14 years and they have done most of it against Leeds.

30 Dec 2019 16:54:19
Ha ha whitey lad absolutely! brummies would only have a scrap bit of paper! theyd have to go through a warehouse full of filing cabinets of our complaints mate! 😃😎.

30 Dec 2019 17:47:06
DJ73 very true mate.

30 Dec 2019 23:45:00
Absolutely. You couldn't make it up. Never seen gamesmanship like it that Birmingham engaged in at ER last season.

30 Dec 2019 13:00:49
Everyone recovered now? never been through so much emotions witihn 90 mins. highlights tho the investment we need in Jan Just hope Radz doesn't make the same mistake twice buts this is leeds who knows? ?

30 Dec 2019 15:54:12
It's very disingenuous when we have radz + Orta + Kinnear tell us squad is good enough . We clearly are a bit short of competition in key places . Dare I say lack of competition can breed a degree of complacency . But equally even if there are signings how long will it be before they are classed as (bielsa ready ) .?
So hope we strengthen but as we all know even that's not guaranteed . Huge match now next where to have win even improves team psychology that indeed this is going to be the year FINALLY .

30 Dec 2019 19:53:49
Strengthen but acknowledge it is for March onwards. Going to take that long to get up to speed with Bielsa but doesn’t mean it won’t be worthwhile - that is when the wheels really came off last year. And they will be ready for peen next year then even if the are only useful for 6 weeks this season.

30 Dec 2019 11:38:24
ok a few good games but we need a keeper he could really blow it for us . flap flap flap and the odd good save.

30 Dec 2019 12:26:42
What's the latest on his ban?
Hope the young kid gets to play against Arsenal as that is a big game that we don't care too much in reality.

30 Dec 2019 14:17:03
Agreed Canada. Meslier, plus a few others should start at Arsenal.
We won’t be replacing Kiko anytime soon.

30 Dec 2019 10:07:35
I am very confused today?
I always said that one day we would put 5 or 6 past some luckless team. I didn't think that on the same day we would concede 4! I don't know whether to dance on the table or just bang my head on it.
If I, for one minute, can ignore our magnificent fightback and concentrate on the shambolic defending. We now seem to have a defence without a sargeant major barking out orders. We have a GK who is slipping back to errant ways (NB Only go for crosses you can get and if you do, take out everything in your way)
As for our LB, Alioski. He was the source of many of our scares. If he is losing the ball, for whatever reason. He then throws himself to the floor, appealing for a, usually undeserved, free kick. As evidence of the crime he sits there on the deck; which does nothing but put a big hole where our full back should be. I think it's time to replace him with a more solid option. Maybe? losing a bit of attacking threat but certainly strengthening the defence.
Sadly I cannot see that happening as Bielsa has his favourites and is never one to change a formulae, win or lose. Let's hope our mean spirited defence regains its scrooge like qualities for West Brom, et al my heart cannot take another rollercoaster ride.

30 Dec 2019 11:34:29
yes but he's not a left back better in attack . that's where he started for us.

30 Dec 2019 11:40:12
Good post and spot on. Alioski never a left back, leaves us too exposed when he is constantly forward. Ayling also falling into this pattern too. We look good going forward at times but the teams know we are fragile to set pieces and the high ball into the box. Hopefully Bielsa also sees this and learnt something from last season. I think we definitely need more cover in the back 4.

30 Dec 2019 13:53:18
I did suggest to my dog before it went crazy second half, bring Douglas on at Lb and push Alioski up

Harsh on Harrison but it was that flank and Bellingham causing us problems

The dog just wanted another biscuit

That Jude kid looks special

Cheeky bid in the summer please victor.

30 Dec 2019 14:12:18
Think that Bellingham is really going to be something special too Wood! Only 16, but strong in the tackle, very composed, and two good feet. When he skinned both Gianni and Jack! 😳😳😳.

30 Dec 2019 16:35:19
The coaching methods used by beilsa when a fullback pushes on Phillip's should drop in to the back line,

30 Dec 2019 17:30:34
Indeed rich but a bit of defence minded nous from the FB is always useful

Re the Bellingham comment, lad might be off to Bayern

Another reason ( If I needed one) to dislike them

Thought Liverpool might be a possibility too.