13 Sep 2026 08:57:42
Both Ipswich and Hull started strongly. Leif Davis was brilliant yesterday. Would have liked to have taken him back when they were back in the Champo. Also delighted for Lewie Coyle top lad, top pro, for ruining my preseason prediction that Hull would beat the least points record in the EPL, but genuinely pleased for both teams and that the big spenders are having their noses bent.
Long ways to go of course, but agree with earlier posts of how Europe may see an established team, Villa, Palace fall into the relegation scrap.
Sadly think spuds will get it together eventually but this could be the least predictable league season for the past few years, which is thankfully more exciting even if the title is only between 2/3 teams again.
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13 Sep 2026 07:05:33
It is quite embarrassing that Hull managed a draw against their A team and we got pounded.
On a happier note.
How good would Cov Spuds and Villa going down would be. Won’t happen but let’s enjoy their woes while they last.
13 Sep 2026 09:30:40
My Spuds-supporting brother is not answering calls or texts, Aus. Can't think why, only calling to see how his team are doing?
12 Sep 2026 19:57:01
Spuds winless and goal-less after 4! Still reckon they'll click and be fine, but the longer it continues, the better (and funnier!)
12 Sep 2026 22:11:04
Yep, Spuds misfiring so far, but they're only 3 points behind Leeds, and we have a very difficult October coming up, where conceivably we pick up just a point or so.
Away to Arsenal, Sunderland and Bournemouth.
And just one home game, Man U.
In my opinion, it's imperative Leeds United pick up at least 4 points in the next 2 matches vs Newcastle and Palace.
Otherwise, pressure might start to really build on Farke come November.
12 Sep 2026 22:51:39
Let's be serious here, it is hilarious. 😂
12 Sep 2026 23:17:12
Baz, if we do manage to beat Newcastle tomorrow, then we'll be joint third with show stoppers Hull.
That'll get yer juices following, I'm sure.
Put a lid on that pressure cap, doubting Baz.
13 Sep 2026 00:11:23
Well, hopefully Leeds United do manage to beat Newcastle, OP.. But Leeds haven't won in 3 matches, fella.
And, there's no doubt we've got a very tough run of fixtures in October.. have we not?
Pressure can mount very quickly.
13 Sep 2026 07:09:30
Ofc we play Monday..
12 Sep 2026 17:50:40
Well that Hull result makes us look like a right set of mugs.
12 Sep 2026 18:24:33
Sorry, genuine question: based on the past two seasons, mugs because?
12 Sep 2026 19:07:49
Maybe a tad harsh from Staffs, but only a tad.
Hull gave Chelsea's billion-pound squad a right good scare, and could have won. Whereas Leeds United folded like a deck of cards, getting thrashed by Chelsea.
Hull have been very impressive so far, and those predicting them to accumulate a record low EPL points total have clearly misjudged them.
It's very bad news for some other EPL teams, including Leeds United, if not only Hull, but Ipswich too, have strong seasons and stay up.
12 Sep 2026 19:22:31
Mugs, because we folded like a deck of cards, having spent how many millions on new players. Result was a disgrace.
12 Sep 2026 19:39:08
There's a long season to go yet, and Hull will probably get found out eventually, but if they don't, it won't really surprise me. Blades have done it with Wilder, and us with Marcelo in the first season up.
The sad part is, though, when you do get found out, you drop like a stone.
Leeds United are no mugs, mate. Was your mouth out.
12 Sep 2026 19:41:52
I'm not sure it's very bad news for us if Hull and/or Ipswich stay up.
If we're good enough, we'll stay up. If we go down, it'll be because we deserve to go down. Good on 'em if they manage to stay up (hopefully not at our expense) .
I think Coventry are for the drop. Palace and Fulham look poor. Fulham have lost two six-pointers already vs. Palace and Sunderland. Sunderland have had an alright start (Ipswich defeat was poor, Brentford point excellent) . They and Palace have Europe starting soon, which will be hard to juggle if they get sucked in.
Palace already have Henderson and Disasi at least injured and suspended when they face us.
Any more defensive issues from Europe on Thursday, and they'll start to look thin. An excellent chance, irrespective of the Newcastle score, for us to put some distance between us and Palace.
Ipswich have looked competitive in all their games for £171m they ought to. Hull had a similar, very vibe-y start under Phil Brown, beating Spurs and Arsenal back in the day and survived by the skin of their teeth that year. Not saying it'll happen the same way, but maybe they'll be 'found out'.
We've had a very solid start. Keep it up and we'll be fine.
12 Sep 2026 19:50:45
Hull are so far pretty tight at the back and even more surprisingly scoring goals against good teams.
But it's a pretty long seez .. see how it goes in next 10 matches.
12 Sep 2026 19:55:25
Fair points, Ealing.
Yes, it looks like an opportune time for Leeds United to play a somewhat weakened Palace team, who are also busy with a European tie before our match with them.
12 Sep 2026 20:03:35
If we're good enough to stay up, then we will, irrespective of what others are doing. Personally I think it's great that (most) of the promoted teams are bloodying some noses. It would be great if all three stay up and we get some real fresh blood in the EPL.
We seem to have another weird EPL developing, with established teams, like Villa and Spurs not playing to expectation.
12 Sep 2026 20:26:55
Conversely, Ani, in the 23/24 season, Forest were pretty woeful, but stayed up by default because the 3 promoted teams were absolutely.
12 Sep 2026 20:42:49
I agree. Very embarrassing to ship 6 to Chelsea in 35mins when they couldn't even beat Hull with their full strength team. Needs sorting out, and fast.
12 Sep 2026 20:55:46
That's all as maybe, but I'll make a wager with you now that Hull City finish the season in the bottom half of the table, maybe even fighting to avoid relegation.
12 Sep 2026 21:03:56
Don't mind Hull and Tractors staying up, Ani, but won't be able to suppress a giggle if Fat Frank & co straight back down.
12 Sep 2026 21:05:43
That would be a good seez for Hull JR.
12 Sep 2026 21:32:36
Only if the possible fight to avoid relegation is successful, that is, Baz.
12 Sep 2026 22:10:13
What I do think is that, though we might be ok if our first three games are anything to go by, I think the league will be tight in terms of points. We could be 14th and only 6-7 points clear again. I think the way that Hull and Ipswich have come out of the blocks says they're going to at least fight.
I predict Fulham to be this year's West Ham - the established team that sinks quite far.
They've staked their survival on Arbeloa and signings like Palacios, Garcia, Charles, Affengruber and Larsson. It's a big unknown because none of them have prem experience. Not a negative, necessarily, just an unknown.
Remarkably, according to Transfermarkt, our net transfer spend is lower than Fulham's for this window. And yet they feel like a much weaker team.
12 Sep 2026 22:48:24
Villa and Newcastle also have had the hearts of their teams ripped out this summer, and may struggle this season. Villa especially have also got to fit in at least 6 Champions League fixtures with their depleted squad, and are my tip for an established team that may flirt with relegation.
13 Sep 2026 08:04:46
Stubs, totally different game, cup to league, two different teams. First half they were excellent; second half, a different game with 5 different players. Come Monday our full team will be out and we are going to win 2-1. Everyone will be happy again, you will see. We are Leeds.
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11 Sep 2026 21:17:06
I wonder who is actually lying? Robbie Evans or Paraag Marathe? Interesting stuff today.
12 Sep 2026 08:34:14
I was very pleased to read that contract talks with Daniel are progressing! Hopefully, all will be tied up very soon, giving good stability to our great club!
12 Sep 2026 14:43:50
I got a feeling that it'll be sorted out during the long international break.
Evans stated that they do want Farke to commit to a new contract.
Likewise, Farke wants to continue at Leeds.
There's so many little details in contracts of managers and players these days that they can drag on a bit. It's certainly nothing about waiting to see how he fares with results at the start of this season.
Both parties are aligned, which is the most important part of getting his contract signed.
12 Sep 2026 14:53:20
If we can achieve mid table this season, I think DF would want commitment on squad strengthening.
We have done well last season, and improved the quality of the squad again this summer.
We are only going to tread water, or go backwards, if we don't keep bringing in the players required to bring us up to a top half side challenging for Europe.
12 Sep 2026 15:22:26
Realistically, we are only two windows away, if used sensibly, from Europe. Do you really want Farke in charge of Europe and that revenue?
12 Sep 2026 15:46:06
Tell yer what, that Hull manager, wow.
Hull currently top.
Chelsea 1 vs Hull 2, what the heck.
Their manager is having a blinder of a seez so far.
12 Sep 2026 15:48:22
For me, it would depend on whom the Leeds hierarchy could actually get instead of Farke, Aus.
12 Sep 2026 16:22:12
To answer your question, Aus, yes, I would really like to be in Europe with Daniel Farke, because, by implication, for that to have happened he would have done a special job.
12 Sep 2026 17:06:36
Don't think any success will come by changing manager.
All the great teams, who have not totally bought success, did it with stability and building year on year.
Look at Arsenal under Wenger and then Arteta.
We need to keep building and investing.
Top half and challenging for Europe is the number one goal atm.
12 Sep 2026 18:27:54
It took Brighton four seasons to find relative safety season after season, and Brentford were similar. For some reason we're expecting to do it sooner than that?
12 Sep 2026 19:10:20
Brighton have had 3 managers in past 7 seasons. They change managers.
Bournemouth, Forest, Brentford, many others too.
12 Sep 2026 19:34:22
Yes, because those managers were poached by bigger clubs, Potter to Chelsea for example.
12 Sep 2026 19:42:43
Yes OP, but you miss the point. They have actually improved each time they have replaced their poached manager.
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11 Sep 2026 11:54:31
Just watched the highlights from the game the other night, I honestly believe we should lay off Zetterer. Their goals wer perfectly placed, Zetterer was blind sided by 2 LU defenders for Palmers 2nd and Welbecks 2nd was a massive deflection. He did seem to have boots of lead, he didn't dive but he would have not saved many of the goals from going in.
Hate to say it but Chelsea's superiorioty shone through, 1/2 time subs simply out powered & classed us. If we'd started with our 1st team and been 2 or 3 up at HT then it could've been a different result.
We move onto Monday night, play our first team and I'm sure it'll be a different performance.
11 Sep 2026 12:19:01
We are Leeds United, a great club.
Leeds United need and deserve better than a number 2 who "he did seem to have boots of lead."
Even Farke called Zet out in his press conference for not diving, and for not trying to save the 2nd goal, etc.
Just as with Perri, who Farke also called out publicly, it looks like neither were on Farke's wanted list.
11 Sep 2026 13:37:09
You don't know that, Baz.
Agree with Koch, they were all unsavable goals, maybe the 5th? But I doubt it.
Farke's comment was meant in the sense that you have to look like you are trying even if you know you are not going to save the shot, and I totally agree with that.
He had the proverbial nightmare for any goalkeeper on his debut and you have to feel sorry for him. I doubt very much Trafford would've saved any of those perfectly placed shots.
Trafford was lucky he wasn't playing in that game.
His save from Gittens on his inside post was a very good reaction.
If you want to blame any players, then it should be the defenders, as Farke said in his interview, "they were not switched on" and didn't react fast enough.
In the end, no individual player was to blame in this game, just a random Cup game with a freak result.
It's better not to dwell on it and certainly not to pick out Zetterer as the sole blame.
11 Sep 2026 14:04:47
Some managers never call out their players publicly, always preferring to take the blame themselves at press conferences
Farke never blames himself publicly, and rarely calls out any of his players, but when he does do so, OP, you can bet they are destined for bench warming at best.
And, if Trafford isn't saving the 2nd, and especially the 5th, goal, I would be seriously questioning a whopping £45 million outlay.
11 Sep 2026 16:58:23
Spot on regarding DF Baz.
11 Sep 2026 15:54:46
But he is the bench warming keeper and will spend most of his season on it unless Trafford is injured.
Don't worry Baz we all know how you love to dig Keepers out.
11 Sep 2026 17:32:15
Indeed, Corkey, it's so true re DF .. Farke never takes the blame at pressers for his team's or player's failings.
11 Sep 2026 17:36:46
Yes, OP.. But the point is, will Zet be here next seez, or be bombed out like Perri?
And, I appreciate good Leeds United keepers.. thankfully there's been plenty over the years, apart from some of the recent ones.
11 Sep 2026 19:20:02
Bombed out? I don't think so. Perri came to Leeds expecting to be the number one keeper, sadly for him it didn't work out, which happens, so he wanted to leave and now has.
Zetterer has arrived at Leeds United knowing he is only going to be back up to Trafford.
I know it's difficult for you to understand these things, Baz, perhaps try not to look at everything football in a black and white context, there are reasons why certain situations arrive, and they are not always as simple as you want to make them out.
11 Sep 2026 19:43:16
It was reported for months that Zet wanted to stay in Germany, with Frankfurt competing to be number 1.
So, it's not exactly unlikely, OP, that the number 2 Leeds United gig doesn't exactly float his boat. #short-term move for Zet.
So, next summer, leaving of his own volition, or eased out, or even bombed out by the then Leeds management. Either way, I doubt Zet stays beyond this seez.
Think it through very carefully, OP. 😆
11 Sep 2026 20:17:35
Baz, I already did. Have a splendid evening and a wonderful weekend.
11 Sep 2026 21:36:31
Two things.
Perri will be back at ER next pre season.
Farke will never ever take responsibility.
11 Sep 2026 21:48:01
Two things Cork, how do you know that ?
and sounds like you have your your own personal dislike of Farke, what kind of manager do you want, a perfect Prince Charming ?
12 Sep 2026 06:30:00
OP, you seem to get way too worked up about posts contrary to your beliefs. It means nothing what's said on this site, just fellas giving their opinions, that's all.
Nothing depends on it.
Nothing will ever get done by it.
Nothing will ever get changed by it.
Baz will never change your mind.
You'll never change Baz mind.
12 Sep 2026 09:33:47
Op, unless Perri has an outstanding season in Italy, he most likely will be back at Leeds for preseason.
I have nothing against Farke. I was just agreeing with Baz's statement that he never takes accountability after a defeat.
For instance, he would never admit that he picked the wrong team or the wrong tactics. And he definitely would never say that maybe he waited too long to make substitutions!
12 Sep 2026 09:56:34
I'm pretty sure Daniel Farke has openly stated, after certain results, that the blame lay with him. That's based on memory, tho, rather than Google addiction!
12 Sep 2026 10:18:04
Yes, Corkey.. Perri will be back next summer..
But then he'll be shipped out again on loan or sold.
And, yes, Corkey, OP is wrong. It's nowt personal re Farke, but a valid, factual critique.
Good post, Chris.. but OP may yet see the light.
12 Sep 2026 10:50:28
No, it's not factual criticism. Look, I'm sure he's admitted occasionally that he's got the odd thing wrong, but which manager do you know openly throws himself under the bus, especially a team that is fighting to stay in the Premiership? That would be like shooting himself in his own foot.
A manager's existence in the EPL is difficult enough as it is. You can forgive him sometimes, can you not, if he doesn't fall on his own sword every match day.
You blokes really don't get it, do you, and Chris, what's wrong with making banter on a banter site? Am I not allowed to have an opinion of my own about someone else's opinion, or is that not the done thing on this forum.
It's banter, it's debate, who says I am right all the time?
It's all opinions, is it not, who cares who is right or wrong.
12 Sep 2026 11:40:25
Chris what a great post,
100% agree.
It's his view/ opinion because he knows everything no one knows nothing he should be on a site call I am so right you're so wrong because you know nothing I am never wrong.
You have to feel sorry for people like that is sad really.
12 Sep 2026 13:10:44
Get over it, Whiteman, and post something useful about football.
12 Sep 2026 14:09:42
Dead right, OP. Banter and opinions are what this is all about.
12 Sep 2026 14:54:44
Appreciate that Corkey, there is nothing personal going down, how could there be, we are all strangers here that happen to be Leeds fans. I have nothing against anyone on here who has a different opinion to mine, in fact, I am happy for it, there would be little to post about otherwise.
Whether anyone likes or dislikes my opinions, it really does not matter.
It is just Banter.
12 Sep 2026 15:26:10
Agree. All above. 👍
12 Sep 2026 16:46:31
Well, I think you're all just wrong and misguided, bless you. Fact.
12 Sep 2026 18:01:56
OP, I will if you can any time soon.
12 Sep 2026 18:12:16
Bright, in hindsight we all probably are, but we can see others' posts as opinions, and freely express them. Most of us can say that we are not experts, but are still Leeds fans. We all have views, which are clearly expressed in the stands week in, week out.
Some do question Farke as a manager, some say he's great, but never have I yet met a Mr Right, and I will never expect someone else's views other than my own. I think I know what could happen if there ever was one.
12 Sep 2026 18:13:38
I being honest here, OP, I not being smart with my post, just I find that you seem to get a bit excited at times with some posts, in all its forms I like banter and taking zee urine for a giggle.
So I certainly not saying what you think, pal.
12 Sep 2026 18:37:33
To be clear, taking zee urine is exactly what I was doing above!
12 Sep 2026 19:12:16
As Chris, Whitey, Corkey said, it's a bit of banter amongst us. Enjoy it.
12 Sep 2026 23:06:26
I obviously didn't say, it's only banter, but I agree with you, Auntie Baz.