Leeds Banter Archive January 08 2013

08 Jan 2013 22:11:05
warnock should look into signing wells. the lad has pace to burn something we lack

The other lad on the opposite wing looked quality aswell

08 Jan 2013 21:59:50
Well done Bradford shows what can be done with effort, co
Commitment, passing on the deck and someone in midfield who can dictate.you put us to shame. JD

Best post in a long time, hope the Leeds players watched what can be done with guts, determination, effort even when you don't have the ball.Oh but i forgot if we go up you will be let go to lesser clubs on lower money so not in your interest to get us promoted!

08 Jan 2013 21:44:40
Bradford's team tonight cost £7, 500. Just saying .....

Bet bates Is gutted our team didn't cost that

Is that not more than our first eleven cost? I bet ours cost less!

08 Jan 2013 21:36:10
its a really poor do when youre watching league 2 bradford, and your thinking any of their players wouldnt look out of place in our team! there is definatley 3 or 4 that would improve our team!!! wtf
otley white

I bet Villa are thinking the same.

Yea they are walking away with league two aren't they. Get a grip they are an average side fired up for a cup competition like many sides before them

08 Jan 2013 21:20:36
Aston Villa and Fabien Delph in a spot of bother.
Come on Bradford!

08 Jan 2013 20:50:09
If Leeds are to sell Becchio I personally think it highlights the ambition and finance that GFH have to offer. Why should Leeds United sell their top scorer to a Championship rival if we have money already? Either GFH aren't as rich as we all hoped, or the team rumoured Nottingham Forest are throwing money at Leeds for Becchio and the club feel they can get a better placement for him for less? Yes Becchio is 29 and may not have years left but when he's scoring plenty of goals in a poor team then he is clearly doing something right......Diouf is in his 30's but has been one of our best players, age is clearly just a number in football, if you still have the brain, and your legs work then it shouldn't matter how old you are! I travel from Exeter home and away to see Leeds United week in week out and the same as most fans, put alot of my own hard money into following the team, and if GFH aren't willing to do the same then why did they buy us? We pay our money as we love our club and are very passionate about them but if GFH won't spend then there really wasn't any point in them buying our great club just to sit mid table in the 2nd tier of English football! I hope we are all proven wrong and GFH surprise us but 8 days into the transfer window Tonge looks like the only real name to be signing no shock transfers! I hope our loyalty is repaid by some near future success as us fans deserve it!

Come on Warnock and GFH get those players in!!

PickersLUFC

See you all at Barnsley.

08 Jan 2013 20:38:59
This nakhi wells at Bradford he can play, go buy him one for the future, he is the kind of player we need, and is ideal for this league, could take it by storm.

His price has just gone up

08 Jan 2013 19:55:45
ED:
Is Bechio Movin ?
Whats the story regarding this ?
Ive seen this on a few sites !
Surely a load of garbage !! {Ed013's Note - I heard a few months ago (November) that Neil Warnock was unhappy with his work rate and would consider selling him in Jan so he could buy his striker target. Since then Becchio has done the business and won Leeds a lot of points and Becchio loves it at Leeds and he quotes "wants to score the goal that gets Leeds to the Premiership" I thought Neil had changed his mind, but with Mick Jones comments the other day, it makes me wonder whether he is inviting bids}

Sack Neil and his crap signings - Keep Becchio and sign a proper manager

08 Jan 2013 23:24:20
Nice reply eddy

08 Jan 2013 19:34:12
so here we are now well into the transfer market, ou rivals signing players left right and centre (and in goal too), and after promising a very busy transfer window, we've signed absolutely no-one, and worse, our assistant manager is touting our leading going scrorer around the premiership...lord help us

08 Jan 2013 18:19:49
Just watched the 2010/11 season review which I purchased for an impressive £1 in the Elland Road store.
It brought back some memories...I could still get passionate about every goal that was scored - the flair of some of the goals was brilliant, however currently I am finding it difficult to find any passion for the new team. Grayson's team had character and sole (although it couldn't defend a bottle of whiskey at a T-Total meeting), whereas Warnock's just doesn't have that same feeling. I don't feel an affinity with any of the players he has brought in - They don't seem to have the same passion for the club - they mostly seem to be mercenaries for hire.
It's quite depressing really...

Quite easy to defend a bottle of whisky in a t total meeting I would have thought?

08 Jan 2013 17:41:14
One thing that constantly annoys me on here is people selling we need to sel Nunez in this window. He is injured for the whole season so like Bromby we can't sell him

Crmd

08 Jan 2013 16:17:28
i think if we get 4-5 million for becchio we should definetly sell him because he dosent have much longer 4 years tops.

08 Jan 2013 16:11:43
Bearing in mind the dwindling attendances at Elland Road... we must assume, now that Bates has all but gone, that this is because there isnt enough investment/quality into the team. How wise, therefore, would it be to now sell either Beccio or Byram? Imagine how empty it would be if we replaced probably our two standout players so far this season with some new Varneys. Surely The new owners and Warnock are totally aware of this. I can't see either of them going this month. I think Jones has just opened his mouth, fairly out of line, without thinking, then people have assessed Warnock's half baked assessment (ie part explained what actually happened) of the deal with Woods going to Leicester, added the two together and understandably 2 plus 2 has equalled 5. It's kind of a PR disaster and one i would be surprised if they havent been bollocked for. Them two open their big mouths and the fans turn on club and owners and no one turns up to an FA cup game. Nice work management.

Sorry m8, don't agree with ya, i think Mick Jones knew exactly what he was saying, inviting bids on our best players, so we can spend a miniscule amount of fee on over aged has beens.We leeds fans need the hope and the faith, which KB sucked out of us, returning or Elland Road will be a ghost town.this is not the way to do it.

You are talking nonsense if you believe what you have just written about us wanting to sell our best players and wanting to replace them with inferior players has beens??, you are still fixated on Bates, please let it go now.

08 Jan 2013 15:26:59
With a transfer kitty of near 16 million, Warnock is looking to bring in a CM in the form of Lampard for around 4 Million, especailly with his contract coming to and end this is possible for Leeds. In addition he is looking for a winger and a defender with one of these on loan, this could possibly be Walcott, on loan, or Gradel for 2 Million. The defender could be Dawson of Spurs, again on loan, or Lescott as he is not getting regular games at City. {Ed037's Note - I think they're very likely mate!}

What are you on mate?! These players arent good enough! We need someone like Messi or Neymar, nothing less!

Leeds Demon

Funniest post ever. Walcott Lampard Dawson & Lescott

As Del Boy would say, Rodney you PLONKER !

08 Jan 2013 17:35:38
We have no money

Ronaldo not happy at madrid so maybe him on loan too? I wished I lived in your world original poster. Vinny.

What about Rivaldo and Scholes maybe even Raul and Gutti

08 Jan 2013 14:55:13
Where is the, "sustained", investment gfh ?, no statements . No nothing. Very disappointed in David haigh. More like sustained asset stripping by the sounds of it. Yes fellow suffering Leeds fans ? So close to at least a play off place. Would not take much investing. Mot. Bob . Wakefield

Mick jones has stated leeds are going to improve 4 positions and neil has been phoning up agents and clubs so far. It seems like GFH have given neil money as he also said in one case the guy over the phone wanted 1.5 million more than the value even though the amount was already high this must give leeds hope obviously that situation with more money being added on isn't good but it must mean they are looking at high quality players.

What assets are they going to strip exaclty? They have only bought the team and they would not even break even on the deal if they sold all the players? Make some sense at least!

08 Jan 2013 13:45:36
I think the Becchio rumours are standard stuff. There is always talk of someone going. I don't think he will go but it raises an interesting quandary.

I like Becchio and his goal count is fantastic and hope he stays. However a large number of his goals have been penalties this year and his pace is a serious concern especially when partnered with EHD.

Its impossible to say if another striker would have got as many goals or contributed more in games but if we are offered significant money for him it would be certainly worth a look.

I realise this won't be a popular post but its about improving the team. At 29 I'm sure he can't have too many golden seasons left. Should we cash in?

What i want to no is, where is the icing on the cake, still waiting

Completely agree with you pal. His knack for goal scoring is excellent, but his speed and touch are average. If we could get somebody like Charlie Austin or Glen Murray what would they be like?

Don't think we'll get Austin would be great... But 2nd option Murrey would be quality EHD could feed him all day long he'd get hatfulls for us

I agree but if becchio goes we have to bring in Austin or Murray . don't think anything else would do . either would prob me more effective in games Karl mot

I hate the fact that becchio may leave, as i rate him highly. But usually when a player kisses his shirt they tend to leave shortly after.

08 Jan 2013 12:50:59
come on chaps lets cut gfh some slack.
il be first to post if end of jan 2 or 3 top players have gone and replaced with journeymen over 30.and gfh will see the likes of 11k grouds more often.
but we have to give them a chance.if becchio, byram and lees stay and we add quality to squad then that shows a statement.i really can't see gfh upsetting us fans so early on.i think mick jones was not very bright when he has openly talked about getting offers but he doesnt really seem like a sandwich short of a picnic anyway.
i actually say yes to clint hill as hes been playing well and is experienced and all we want is to get up.
but we need bright young attacking options.thomas to me a def nono, better about if we can get them.whats wrong with dj campbell as a diff option upfront.
come on gfh get us excited again, get our juices running and youl gain from good crowds and the mighty land of the prem if you play your cards right...shrew leeds

08 Jan 2013 12:09:49
Dyer has been released from QPR, for god sake Warnock leave him alone

08 Jan 2013 11:37:30
danns off to huddersfield. would have been a very good option. Think we need to start making moves now on players or it will be last minute, desperate stuff. we need players who can take us into the premiership and stay in the team. Obviously a few faces will not make it in the prem but bringing in clint hill for now is not bad but we don't really want a brand new team getting to the prem as it will take a while to gel. I'm sure with Howson not playing many games, you think Norwich will loan him back until end of the season. We should take michael owen as he will bang the goals in, saha who is not playing. we really do need a good out and out goal scorer. Any thoughts?

Michael Owen hasnt banged the goals in in half a decade.

08 Jan 2013 11:25:15
i think the neww articles saying celtic have denied a bid for lees just shows that it was all made up so stop going mad ! have faithh you don't spend 52 million on a football club and see first hand the abuse bates was getttiing to then follow in his footsteps and run the club in the same way do you? ?

08 Jan 2013 11:14:56
Kieron Dyer released by QPR, Warncock to try snap him up? decent player if he keps fit.

08 Jan 2013 10:49:30
Zac Thompson loan at Bury extended until the end of the season
MOT!

08 Jan 2013 10:40:26
Naki wells not in Bradford squad due to the 'virus', wonder if he got it from Thorpe arch?.

I wonder who scored bradders first goal then?

08 Jan 2013 10:14:12
Very interesting month, see if the new owners are serious of taking our club forward
We are sat in a very good postion in the league, get quality in and we have a good chance of been in the play offs at the end of the season
If Beccs is going to be sold surely 5-6 million with the form hes on, and get a younger hungry replacement in the same scoring bracket

08 Jan 2013 07:45:53
Imo Warnock has started all this panicking about transfers with his ill advised comments regarding Chris wood .so we don't want to pay a championship player 20 grand a week, if I was on the board at Leeds his position would be untenable how many other clubs went in for wood and were blown away by watt lecister would pay. a lot more clubs than Leeds .but you didn't hear there managers having a tantrum(cos that's watt it was)and in a national news paper to top it off .theb we have his pal mouthing off about big clubs in for Byram I wouldn't be supprised to see both lose there jobs. For grips misconduct that's watt it was IMO, Watt ever happens I have lost faith in Warnock. Acts like a big baby always has done get rid I say.Thing is I was told him being manager till end off season was part off terms off takeover, But surley they could get rid if they wanted.Didnt big gob say he would go if he thought he was not wanted by fans 100%, I'd say more than 50% want him gone reading comments from fans

Not one to slag off warnock normally, but concerned he is getting players in who are past there best as a short term fix.he his probably on a bonus to get promoted this year.By signing these players on medium length contracts, will restrict us moving forward in the next couple of years, with warnock retiring the long term future of the team will not concern him.Write this season off, save any money we may have for the summer and a new long term manager.

Why oh why do you fans keep saying write this season off and go for it next season with a different manager ? Who do you suggest we get? And when we do get your MR RIGHT whose to say the teams coming down from premier(with may I say large parachute payments too boot) will not be competing in all aspects of transfers/ top 6 positions etc etc are not going to be better equipped to not only sign players but keep their team together to mount an assault on championship against us thus making it harder for us yet again.... I wouldn't give up this season without kicking and screaming until the impossibility points wise of failure to reach premier, I don't care if Neil is on a fat bonus to reach Premier, who cares if we get there with over 30 year olds ... On short- mid contract lengths lets get their 1st then we can sack Neil(if you lot so wish) our club persona and profile would be as a large fan based Premier team rather than championship side.so we could attract a better quality of manager/ player to fight the coming season if we fall short and have to yo yo next few seasons so be it We would have EPL parachute payments to help NOT ONLY INVEST IN NEW PLAYERS BUT ALSO KEEP AND INVEST IN OLD AND YOUNG UP AND COMING HOME GROWN TALENTS.
Rant over
Wingy MK
LEEDS FOR LIFE .....MOT

08 Jan 2013 00:14:12
LUST board need to evidence their latest claims and if they don't they should be made to stand down.

They have continuously put out information that is pure conjecture and is easily disproven. They have never been able to actually show facts and evidence to any of its claims or updates.

Why should be believe them when they have lied before, even further to this why should we believe them when available accounts disprove and discredit all claims made by LUST.

Believe what you like pal but the accounts were checked by qaulified accountants including one highly rated by Bates himself. So get off your anti lust high horse as they know more than you could ever hope to know without doubt.

The account figures pre date the takeover. Make of that what you will.

LUST update is pure conjecture that is fact. If they could substantiate their claims then they would have they can't so they haven't. LUST have repeatedly been discredit and proven to put false information in the public domain.

The fact that the claim to represent 8k fans and have their voice adds no legitimacy to what they say. LUST and it's board have little to no credibility remaining.

If LUST have used said accountants as they claim they would have named then and the update would be supported by documentation presented by said accountants.

LUST blow hot air to serve there interest of gaining more money, look at the companies accounts they loose money year on year due to claiming of expenses by it's board members.

07 Jan 2013 23:58:17
one thing we have to admit with all the speculation regarding us at the moment there's something fishy going on no statement from owners to put at ease? mystery bug? more rumours of players leaving than coming in now rumours of debt i feel im more in the dark of my beloved club now than b4 the takeover than ever b4 what is going on??
irish leeds fan
p.s and b4 anyone says anything im a very patient fan!

08 Jan 2013 11:49:13
On twitter lust are now backtracking in this statement and are now saying Its been misread.

I'm not sure what you expect the new owners to say.

The previous administrations books don't look great...nothing to do with us.

Some of the team and management are ill....so is half the bloody country at the moment.

People are speculating that we may sell players during a transfer window.... who cares its speculation. We don't need to sell (which they have already said) if we do it would be on our terms with a view to improve.

I think the above is obvious and an official statement about any of it would be a waste of everyones time.

It will be fine. If nothing has changed in 3 weeks then get on your soap box until then chill.

Hi, a team comes up from London to play, and two weeks later half the club has the lurgy. Just saying.

07 Jan 2013 23:21:04
I have a question for you cos I'm confused What is LUST purpose
I thought they were meant to sport Leeds united our
Club yet they seem to be hell bent on causing
Trouble for Leeds united and why are they still suggesting
Their members stay away from ER
Didn't they say they wanted the best for the club
And wouldn't be satisfied til bates has gone
Well staying away means your hurting the club
And bates has gone all but in name
So you either are with us other supporters with no agenda accept loving our team or your against us and will do more to ruin LUFC than Bates did

LUST board and its chairman can use its members as a revenue stream and a platform to stroke enhance their ego's. In all the time that LUST has been around what have they achieved?

Name me a single success of LUST?

They have repeatedly been disproven and have never ever substantiated any of their claims.

For me LUST are like Bates himself equally divisive and equally bad for LUFC

07 Jan 2013 23:00:35
Calm yourself. Think about it in order to get football
League approval you have to show either no debt or debt will be cleared. Hence the football league fit and proper rules
They have spent the last few years trying to eradicate clubs with serious debt sout certain rules in place they wouldn't allow a take over that included debt

07 Jan 2013 22:53:56
Imo I think Becchio may be sold for around 3 million, Byram for around 4 million, were not going to get 8 for him. As long as the money is invested in the right way NW could improve the squad overall even though I would be gutted to see any of them go. GFH said that they wanted the deal done for January so they could invest, hopefully this is true. We are lucky to be where we are in the league and no matter how much NW sugar coats his players he must know we haven't been good enough. Clint Hill is a good defender but again the pace and age worries me, just like Brown, Tate, Varney etc. NW should have a meeting with the fans as 90% of us agree about everything. To sum up the players who may be sold can be replaced but with top players leaving our club may become less lucrative. Vinny.