Leeds Banter Archive January 31 2020

31 Jan 2020 23:09:33
When Ighalo finally flies into Manchester, I wonder whether he'll have to spend two weeks in quarantine, as a number of coronavirus cases have already been confirmed in Shanghai.

01 Feb 2020 09:19:29
I hope so.

01 Feb 2020 09:37:06
Probably not but as he is playing for team with united at the end and his plane flew over leeds, EFL will investigate us, dock us points and suspended any player who knows were China is.

01 Feb 2020 14:16:10
Thought same Clueless, Arnautovich transfer back to hammers was supposedly shelved over Corona.

31 Jan 2020 18:46:11
Brightwhite - was it you who said Orta was agitated after the game the other night!? Sounds like him and our Head of Media and Comms. (you couldn't make it up! ) have had a right go at the officials at half time. Shouldn't laugh - but I'm going to. Good on you Victor - there's def. some Leeds blood in there! Ditto the Comms. man. On On On!

31 Jan 2020 20:21:57
Yeah, it was MP. He was going crazy at us getting the result, but obvs went a bit nuts at the ref at HT too! Good on the fella!

31 Jan 2020 20:35:44
I tell ya

He’s Leeds now

We stand as one.

31 Jan 2020 20:49:09
Victor Orta is Leeds through and through. Why that’s? Because he’s caught the LUFC bug!

31 Jan 2020 16:57:33
With white playing midfield when Philips is injured, and coopers tendency to lose form and also get suspended or injured I'm still baffled why we haven't signed a centre back.

31 Jan 2020 14:55:14
Hey folks last day of transfers can't see us getting anymore in but got me thinking how much would you think our team is now worth? since bielsa took charge and even though it's mostly the same squad when he took over, who would be our most expensive player if we were to sell anyone metaphorically speaking of course. MOT.

31 Jan 2020 16:10:38
KP most sought after and would command the highest fee.

31 Jan 2020 16:29:40
What part of Ireland you from Irish I love Ireland me!

31 Jan 2020 16:45:32
I'm from youghal in cork where Moby dick was filmed it was me that finally caught him.

31 Jan 2020 16:49:46
Yeah kp no doubt would cost a pretty penny we turned down 30 million I believe and please god we do get promotion not to jinx it he be worth double that I reckon and what about rest of our squad klich 25 million? Ben white same bam bam worth 2 billion I suppose.

31 Jan 2020 13:04:54
Surely we should start with mcalmont in Philips position so white can go back to centre back . Mcalmont looks assured and confident when I've seen him .

31 Jan 2020 14:00:08
A gamble Mighty but it makes sense.

31 Jan 2020 14:03:23
Agree mighty, and worth a shot against Wigan for sure!

31 Jan 2020 14:44:11
According to a number of reports, and Klich himself, despite what Bielsa said at the pre-game presser, it was actually he who played DM for the majority of the game on Tuesday's game, with White only stepping forward towards the end of the second half.

Overall that seemed to work, with Klich very effective in driving the team forward from deep. It would be interesting to hear Berm's view of it, given his continuing misgivings over KP in that position. Kind of surprised that Klich was not Bielsa's first choice as cover as DM, given his initial view that Klich could be converted into a CB, as cover at least, and that we probably have more players capable of playing CM in Klich's place than we do at CB in place of White.
Will be interesting to see what set-up he goes for tomorrow.

31 Jan 2020 14:45:40
I'd already have played him. Will he be Championship stamina for 90 minutes yet? Probably not but the only way fringe players get match tight is by playing them. Is he good enough? Only way to find out. Keep Ben in back 4 but that's just George's opinion. George not as good as Bielsa.

31 Jan 2020 17:18:29
I do indeed George, and he’s very hungry 😂😂.

31 Jan 2020 19:55:02
Agreed clueless. Keep it the same as Tuesday., Klich is such a versatile player with boundless energy.,

31 Jan 2020 09:59:13
There’s never a guarantee with a new player coming in if he’s going to hit the ground running. I’m sure it’s going to be challenging for JK. Augustin, slotting into Bielsa ball not to mention the language barriers. I’m pretty sure Bamford is going to keep his place and let’s all hope he starts netting his chances now.
JK will be used as a impact sub should Bamford not get injured or suspended. It’s the Premier league where JK will have match day starts, I’m not wholly confident of Bam racking up 20 goals or even 10 in a season there.
Another point, I was not that happy that we lmade a loan for Neketieh, very good talented goal scorer but he was never going to stay at Leeds. He was definitely Arsenals man.
It’s the one thing that slightly concerns me about Ben White, I really don’t want him going back to Brighton, he’s value has definitely soared since being at Leeds and I think you’ll find Radz will dig deep to acquire him in the summer.
On a final note will Bielsa stay at Leeds?
My answer to that is Yes.
With promotion the big clubs will without doubt prick up their ears, there’s already the words being spouted of him going to Manure. Bielsa will become hot property, they are all waiting to see if can do it.
For me though, Bielsa is a football purist, Leeds United is his baby and the lure of fame and fortune will not deter him away for a while yet.
These are without doubt, very exciting times for our club.
MOT.

31 Jan 2020 14:05:17
Can’t disagree with any of that OP. If we go up, I think White will be our #1 priority signing.

31 Jan 2020 09:31:59
On a positive note
Without a doubt overall most people will agree we are the best team in the division despite our frailties- others have more
We are effectively 8 points clear to get a top 2 as I think we will finish above W Brom and Fulham, so Forest and Brentford are the opposition
We have 3 good new signings who will help
Lets see where we are on Feb 12th? If as I predict we are still 3 points clear of at least one of Forest and Brentford then all will be good for promotion push to end of season.

31 Jan 2020 10:27:51
Agre with that except i think it will be us Brom and Fulham in the top three. Win our next two and i think we have a better chance than last year. Need to hold onto first or second this month as March should see us get a lot of points so can not see us slipping up in March. Then its the run in in April with a packed out ER in May celebrating.

31 Jan 2020 11:24:11
Game by game we should be thinking not going to get ahead myself over the heart break from last season 8 points clear effectively? Where do ya get that from only 4 points ahead of florist in 3rd are we not. still a lot of twist and turns I just don't want play offs at end of the season heart couldn't take it and I'm 36 feel sorry for some of the older posters here no offence by way love ye all MOT.

31 Jan 2020 12:29:42
Know what you mean Irish but you must be very disciplined. Sure not looking at Forest game and thinking beat Wigan and them then the gap is seven points, i am.

31 Jan 2020 05:29:37
Is just me but I'm still buzzing after beating millscum on Tuesday night and surely the players must b on a high after that game . just go again lads and beat Wigan sat . ALAW 😄.

31 Jan 2020 07:23:29
It was a massive win! Can you imagine the fall out if we had lost! Really hope everyone can build on this and get a decent run going! Hopefully new signings will create energy and competition! Let’s go! MOT.

31 Jan 2020 08:38:50
It was an awesome turn around and so important at our lowest point in the season. Come on boys Use it’s a springboard for the rest of the season now.

31 Jan 2020 09:37:57
With yer Tad! It was just what the doctor ordered!
And DSW, I think the new lads will lift the whole squad. From what I’ve seen, heard and read, the two key signings are both real characters as much as they are good players, and that influence alonebwill help left pressure, and lift spirits. They are saying the right things, doing it in training, and bonding very quickly. 2 class signings whose personalities will add to the mood of the squad! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻.

31 Jan 2020 13:43:28
Need to start matches at a much higher tempo . early goals will calm any nerves. and should ensure more comfortable victories.