03 Aug 2012 21:33:49
Pointless speculating that Crainie will be no.6 as Warnock stated he is a squad player and that he is looking for THREE key signings..
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03 Aug 2012 20:51:11
Still no icing.we are like a left over fairy cake with no topping.peltier will improve defence but no topping is he.
Come on confirm McCormack to stay,bring in Boyd or dj.then cms or for me the icing and chocolate sauce is beck ford.then watch the hundreds and thousands come ack and take us to cookie prem heaven.yum yum...shrew leeds
Don't want Beckford. I would rather go for a fresh face with same talent. Players that come back are never the same as before.
This is new look Leeds and everyone that jumped ship are not invited. This is are party and are cake.
mot4life
He may be fond of leeds but he willl not take a drop in wages, wold love the lad back but cannot see it.
Susssex white mot
03 Aug 2012 20:33:43
play for the name on the front and they'll remember the one on the back? numbers dont matter!!
Never a truer word said.
mot4life
Wow, brilliant statement. Best on here yet. well done.
03 Aug 2012 18:48:00
the squad numbers which are left which will be given to players:
2: peltier
6: craine
9: cms/dj campbell
17:boyd
peltier, cms/campbell and boyd being the icing on the cake.
possibly another cb to come in to replace aob.
gyw
03 Aug 2012 18:26:51
Don't know if we signed him but nick Montgomery opened a butchers in rothwell with paddy kenny earlier today. Any thoughts on this.
He's originally from Leeds mate so probably visiting friends and family
I went to the park with my friend today, It doesn't mean he's going to come and work with me... Doughnut!
03 Aug 2012 17:44:53
We used to be great in attack with Beckford Gradel Snodgrass etc but had a carp defence so now we will have a strong defence and a carp attack, the midfield of Snodgrass Howson Johson and Gradel have been replaced with Austin Green Norris and Varney, now I really hope they work out but on paper I'm not impressed but like I say at least the defence is a hell of a lot better than it's been in years.
I disagree. Snodgrass I would put in the best four of that eight, Johnson wouldn't make the eight, howson went missing too much, gradel was too greedy. There was no steel in the previous four, perhaps the second four doesn't have enough, but I was choose the second four over the first any day.
Snodgrass would take the place of varney or Norris in my four.
I always thought there was something fishy about our defence. :-)
DP
You may not be impressed mate. but id prefer to have a good defence and keep a clean sheet and im not bothered if our attackers score 1 and we win 1-0 we still got 3 points at the end of the days ..JDS
03 Aug 2012 17:01:34
Just a thought guy not a rumour, Paul connoly gven a squad number! Seems very strange to me are we gvng hm a squad number cause we are gong to keep hm as 2nd choce rb(very unlkely), maybe to send a message to an ntrested team that we wll keep hm f a bd s unacceptable(very unlkely as any bd would be acceptable) Ths got me to thnkng could the connolly be matthew from qpr? ed have you heard anything about hm or were he movng to? Mght be way of the mark just hard to explan why he of all people would get a squad number. {Ed013's Note - Only through speculation on here mate}
Connolly injured august so won't be sold so this month so given a number as our only current rb
Not sure where your looking he hasnt got a squad number ?
On the OS - number 24 mate.
03 Aug 2012 17:03:00
For all who dont rate Beckford and dont want him back. what are your top 5 highlights over the last 10 yrs being a Leeds fan ?
If you are honest I bet the winning goal against Man U is on that list along with the winning goal against Bristol Rovers that clinched promotion. Cmon fellahs this man has done the business and can again. I would prefer him to other suitors any time
Why does that mean he can do it again, maybe we should have deb Coe running in the 800m at the Olympics , he did it once............. Why do people want ex players back, time to move on, yes he was a good player, the key word being was, how can you say he CAN do it again, fav moment over last 10 years was his goal at manchester tho
My highlight was seeing him leave ;-)
03 Aug 2012 16:49:36
Anyone else not on OS that number 14 AIDAN White.. Erm we got a new player then? Where's Aidy White?
Can't even get that right!
LoveLeeds BatesOUT
That's his full name.
You do know aidy is short for aidan
Hi, Ken Bates here. you are a person sir.
Wow that's a whole new level of stupid right there!
Oh my god some people
So stupid it's beautiful
03 Aug 2012 16:07:03
Leeds have been monitoring George Boyd throughout pre-season. Leeds are sending scouts out to watch Peterborough against Stevenage. Leeds expected to bid for George Boyd on Sunday.
ConnorMOT!
Dreaming
03 Aug 2012 15:43:33
Just looking at the squad numbers and there seems to be a few missing that were neither release or transfer listed...
re: Paddy, Somma, Bromby...
Any reason for this do we know. Is it because of injury, or league restriction?
03 Aug 2012 15:20:10
squad numbers are out, with 2,6,9,10 all available, do you think that maybe we have 4 new recruits coming in? peltier 2, who will get the 6? new midfielder? 9 & 10 available, two new forwards? CMS? who else? any thoughts? simo MOT
Becchio 10
Have another look pal is number 10 free !! i think its taken
03 Aug 2012 13:38:09
with the squad numbers announced, its clear that NW is looking for a right back (2) and a striker (9) any suggestions? from what ive red lee peltier will be the right back but i for one am excited to see who the striker will be. JIM_LUFC
03 Aug 2012 13:29:41
Looks like Warnock left squad numbers empty in 3 positions in first 11 , looks like peilter will take no.2 who for no 6 and 9 ??? Any clues ed ??? Mikeire
03 Aug 2012 12:41:44
Squad numbers out, 2,6 & 9 left blank so you don't have to be a genius to see where NW is going with signings. Peltier, CMS + either Boyd or Templeton to fill in the gaps.
Baywhite
Perhaps no.6 will be Martin cranie would be a bit frustrating as I would prefer boyd or templeton but wouldn't be surprised to see it be cranie
03 Aug 2012 13:25:09
Squad numbers announced. 2, 6 and 9 left vacant.
If Peltier takes 2 who do we reckon will take 6 and 9 ?
I'd guess Cranie for 6 and Mackail-Smith for 9!
03 Aug 2012 13:20:31
shirt numbers 2-6-9 still available as squad numbers announced !
Simon
03 Aug 2012 12:51:09
If a fantasy football league is set up I would definitely be interested
David
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03 Aug 2012 12:50:39
where's Somma gone? No squad number and not heard Warnock mention him once.......I for one really rate him
Hes injuerd so probally wont take part this season
Somma is OVERATED.
kezza
Lie, lie . lie thats all that comes out of that club since the risdale era..... just waiting on the massive lie now about the take over...but sucker i am i shall still be there...
He recently returned to light training. we probably won't see him til the winter at least.
Still in rehab after setback - will be out another few months yet
03 Aug 2012 12:35:50
Squad numbers released:
Michael Brown gets a number: (Has he signed the new contract?)
Paul Connolly gets a number: (Thought he was leaving?)
And three numbers below double figures left blank?
Peltier, CM Smith, & ??
03 Aug 2012 12:19:33
Please let's get Beckford back then i will be happy
03 Aug 2012 12:12:33
Squad numbers announced on O.S. shirt numbers 2,6 & 9 are free.looks like Peltier is gonna get the 2 shirt so we looking for a creative midfield and a central striker any ideas ed ?
Probably reserved for mackail-smith (9) and boyd (6)
03 Aug 2012 12:12:16
Squad numbers are out. Strangely from what I can see, theres no squad numbers for Kisnorbo or Somma, Bromby ?? Not so strangely, no number for Paynter , Nunez , Rachubka. What worries me mosti Connolly DOES have a squad number. Seems we are stuck with him for another year.
I'd be happy to give peltier no 2 tempeltion no 6 and Beckford no 9.
He will be backup
03 Aug 2012 11:52:14
Injured trio Kisnorbo, Bromby and Somma haven't been officially allocated shirt numbers this season on the website announcement. Kisnorbo's old number 3 has been handed to Drury.
I presume Bromby and Somma will stay as 26 and 27, and they've just forgotten to announce Kisnorbo's new number.
03 Aug 2012 11:51:12
17 is usually for a winger which is free??
03 Aug 2012 11:47:16
Squad numbers released and that should give us all a big clue as to what Warnocks remaining plans are.
Clearly number 2 is set for Peltier, 6 is free which suggests another centre back, possibly Crainie.
Number 9 is a new striker, who it is, is anyones guess.
The most interesting one for me is that 7 was given to Green, and 11 to Varney. Suggests that as much as we would love to see a big signing to replace Snodgrass, i don't think it will happen.
looks like 3 signings to go. Peltier, Crainie and a Striker.
Macca72
I think 6 is for tempeltion if he signs or Boyd.
03 Aug 2012 11:46:19
wonder who will be wearing the number 9 shirt could it be a new strike or a old strike what your thoughts (ED) {Ed013's Note - CMS, Beckford or Maynard are the names linked.Or just give it Billy back :-) }
Its rumoured Brighton are close to signing Sam Baldock from West Ham,expect CMS to sign for Leeds at same time.
03 aug 2012 11:34:33
leeds united kit numbers are now out !
03 Aug 2012 11:34:28
Kisnorbo, Somma & Bromby not given numbers? Nunez, Paynter & Rachubka understandable. & Connolly is?
03 Aug 2012 11:28:51
So the squad numbers are announced, with 3 numbers not being allocated in the top 11.
Are these the 'icings on the cake'?
2 - Peltier?
6
9 - CMS/Beckford/DJ Campbell/All the others we have been linked with.
And for number 6, i have no idea if this will be a def/mid or who... any thoughts ed? {Ed013's Note - 6 could be for Craine or Boyd}
03 Aug 2012 11:21:33
This isn't a rumour, but why have no championship teams tried to sign Buzsaky? He isn't good enough for the perm but was good for QPR when they were in the championship, does NW have something against him? He would be a great free transfer
He doesn't rate him. Didn't play him much at qpr
03 Aug 2012 11:20:29
Why is everyone so obsessed with somma, he's been out injured and players never recover and go back to good form.
This post is absolute nonsence... Somma is a qualty striker and will prove you wrong this season. Once he gets back out there he will be a big part in our promotion push.
03 Aug 2012 10:59:28
Our squad p****s on what we had this time last year. NO matter how much the players cost. But we do need Ross to stay.
Not really this time last season we had a midfield of
gradel
howson
clayton
snodgrass
we only needed a defensive mid and we would of had the best mid in league ,now what we got
rogers - unknown
green - not as good as howson or clayton
austin - unknown and unproven
varney - not as good as snoddy
Thats really negative... If you think like that lets go back a year or so to our so called "great" midfield.
Gradel... Released by Leicester, unpredictable.
Johnson. Struggled to get into our league 1 team, went out on Liam to Brighton for half a year.
Howson... Young, promising but inexperienced.
Snodgrass... Struggled to make our team when Larry took over. Complete unknown.
Clayton... Released by Man City... Spent a season on loan at MK Dons and Colchester or was it Peterborough... Anyway, unknown and unproven.
Is our new midfield of Norris, Green, Varney, Austin, White, Brown, Rogers and probably another player better? just depends on perspective. Personally I think it s stronger with more depth, you obviously disagree.
03 Aug 2012 10:40:48
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TeejLUFC
03 Aug 2012 09:25:36
Hi all, posted few times about takeover and although slated initially in may when stated takeover wouldnt be completed till end ov transfer window. Few people started listening as time went on.
I have had an update that, all talks have now halted till transfer window shuts. theres no clitches or anything. All delegence done etc. the only stumbling block is value of club by bates. I stated before they are waiting to see final squad with transfers in and out so true value of player assets can be assessed. Bates is valuing the club based on leeds being a promotion challenging team, faves to go up. Whilst owners currently think team needs more and are unsure of further exits!
the takeover will not even be discussed or commented on till sept 1st!
hope more start to believe now as said this in may and now august. many have posted to br completed tommorow, next wed etc etc and disapear after that date.
Im still here printed what told. although not really commented on transfers before as not really got contacts on that side, i have heard rumblings of warnock main target being rhodes with NW looking to send few other way who grayson wants. Also interest in afobe at arsenal on loan. Speak soon! Leeds forever NB
Nonsense, the final value of the club may reflect the cost and worth of the players, that could be calculated in a matter of hours but you can't sell a club on the likelihood of promotion, anything could happen.
Anyways, take over or not, I'm liking the way things are going irrespective of who's at the top, I don't care if alkhida own the club as long as we keep up the signings MOT
Poster:
You really do believe you're in the know don't you.
It's all guess work, regardless of what you say. Most of what you say is bo**ox.
I too could post the same as you and not leave my mark, the difference is I certainly wouldn't be getting my kicks out of it.
JB
03 aug 2012 09:22:39
the transfer listed players very slow to depart. obrien gone and paynter going. anyone any news on connelly,nunez,ruchubka.
03 Aug 2012 08:50:39
Tbh i hope the transfer in the pipeline is indeed pertier! He looks solid, hes young and for the rumoured £750k i think its good business. Then we have built a back 4 which looks as though it could be tidy for £1.25m!
Also, if we do sign pelts i think it shows a bit of ambition as us and hudds were in the race for him and usually when this is the case due to kenneths ridiculous wage offers we get pipped to the signing by other clubs! I'll be glad if we get him that we've finally landed a long waited target! In Neil i trust!
Scot MOT!
03 Aug 2012 08:47:35
Everybody whinging baout CMS only getting 10 goals need to think about 1 thing... how many did rossco get in his 1st year at leeds? just beacuse he only gets 10 goals in 1 season doesnt make him a bad player! Have faith in the players, have faith in warnock, and most importantly have faith in LEEDS!!
L3EDS
03 Aug 2012 08:38:31
I see a lot of people placing teams up having CMS replacing Becchio, IMO CMS is a poor mans Becchio, before you all jump on the "Give CMS a chance" bandwagon I am not saying he is rubbish I just believe we have a striker in Becchio that can and more than likely will as has done over previous seasons produce the goods, CMS is a hardworking honest player but I don't feel he has the same strength or goalscoring ability as Becchio. MOT SussexLeeds
I agree. Becchio had a not so good season last season but I think he'll come storming back this. No replacement needed.
JB
Have you not seen how often becciho falls over! Love the guy but feel we've had the best out of him
I agree mate a lot of people forgetting we have Becchio! The guy has been one of our best players in the football league years! So obvious he loves the club and with warnock being a huge admirer of him I think we will get a great season from him!
03 Aug 2012 08:33:46
Has anybody else noticed that since we've been buying a lot of players and building a really good squad nobody is slagging of Ken Bates?
Whos? :-)
Because thats all we've ever wanted is a bit of ambition!
Probably due to gagging order inforced by an actual gag, ie restraint PUT into a persons mouth. LOL
Bates isnt spending any money we sold snoddy, clayton and lonners that is where the money is coming from
They soon will be doing if this takeover does not happen.
Hope i'm wrong but i am starting to get a bad feeling about it - it is taking far too long now.
MOT
Bates out! bates out! bates out!
Is that better. I think it will always be bates out. The ride is over for the fisherman.
mot4life
Bates in! Bates in! Bates in!
03 Aug 2012 07:29:05
lets face it we are no better off than last season cash wise.ok it may happen but it looks like one in one out,not much of a fee.
smith would prob cost snoddy money in the end so not much change there.
yes couple of good signings,especially pearce who could be a great in the future.
one week till shrews and no flair to set up goals and need someone else besides ross to bang them in.not sure becchio is the same as he was.just my opinion.
now get in smith or beckford,boyd and peltier but keep ross and we look lot better quality wise.im from shrews and wont live down a defeat next week.they are no mugs....shrew leeds
Leeds agreed a fee with foxes for peltier 850 grand we have not spent that sort off money for a long time, let alone on a right back.I can't see Warnock spending nearly all the 1.5 mill we got up front for snoddy on a right back. so money must be coming from somewhere.If your right Neil has left himself 650 grand to buy his 2 big players off the summer
03 Aug 2012 05:56:12
Speed, mcallister, strachan, lampard, Cole, giggs, bex, scholes. Anybody getting the pic. These were free scoring midfielders. Guaranteed 10+ a season. We need two strikers capable of 35-40 between them and at least one speed etc. We got none of them. In the old days. I used to enjoy watching the cup games to see how many we would bag against the minnows. Now we rarely beat them. Warn k team is average at best and will struggle in this
League. I think his sell by date is nigh!
Let's hope I'm wrong. Been Leeds since Bremner and co,
Just boring team to me now
Ausman
I agree. Warnock wants 11 battlers but you only need about 5 battlers. What's the point if running around crunching tackles if you can't puck out a player 30m away when you get the ball. King batty won the midfield on his own them passed to the creative midfielder onto the striker and bobs your uncle. All this current team will do is win the ball and give it away again. Worrying times.
Mm dont agree entirely but i hope we see a couple of flair players upfront to finish us off.i think pearce,green and austin are good sinings but we need the person to do something special with a great pass and we need it in the net...shrew leeds
Where your getting confused my friends is they are all top flight players and we ain't there, get out of this league first before we start thinking about champagne days. We ain't there anymore guys!! Ketlufc
I agree. In the Championship, I believe that you need a strong defence, two half decent forwards, and by that I mean someone like Rosco & Boyd/CMS/ or Beckford that can score, as Ausman says, 35 - 40 goals between them, and one (better two) midfield generals for want of a better word. Given the strong defence can keep a few clean sheets and between the 35 - 40 goals from the strikers and the 12 - 14 that Austin will knock in, we will be well placed come May next year.
What NW is putting together IMO is the basis of a good team. We already have midfielders that can knock in a few, hell even the defenders we now have can contribute in front of the net........I believe happy days are here again...I would love Boyd or Beckford to sign, but alas I don't think it will happen.
Fredh MOT. In Warnock we trust.
03 Aug 2012 02:24:20
Any news about Leeds trying to sign David Templeton from hearts ed, I think he would be a great replacement for snodgrass! MOT {Ed013's Note - Neil ruled him out, he would demand a transfer fee of around 1 million}
I'd pay that and more cos I think he's class.
03 Aug 2012 01:04:11
Yes CMS may have only scored 10 last season but last seasons is irrelevant, becchio got 10 last season but we all know he can score goals! Warnocks system suits CMS, he'll be able to run forever off becchio's flickons and Ross provides that much needed touch of class, sign the lad up!
LouisLeeds
03 Aug 2012 00:10:57
Love reading all the posts on here, just shows that football is all about opinions and we leeds fans have opposing yet equally valid ones. I am glad that the eds allow all opinions to be aired that's fair and democratic.
take the varied opinions about CMSmith. If he is really one of NW's targets then I will be happy especially if George Boyd comes too. They linked up well together at Posh and can do so again. Imo we shouldn't compare CMS and Ross's goal tallies for last season different teams, different roles.
If CMS comes to us he might score shed loads of goals, who knows? But at least give the lad a chance and get behind him not slag him off. I think we could be pleasantly surprised this season MOT Ron
02 Aug 2012 23:39:47
In all probability, the takeover will be announced once the final signings are made. NW has been allowed the extra funding needed to buy the players required.
They didnt want to pay over the odds for any new players.
It makes sense that this why the takeover has not been announced earlier