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04 Sep 2026 14:19:04
Interesting perusing the markets. Was looking at the prices for the Golden Glove. Raya obviously is odds on favorite but JT is 66/1, a very big price given our defence! Donnarumma is 5/2, for instance. Is he and Citeh's defence that much better than us?
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04 Sep 2026 15:08:50
Worth a penny vid. 👍
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04 Sep 2026 15:21:31
Well, guess if you fancy us to keep a few clean sheets this season, could be Aus! 😆
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04 Sep 2026 15:43:22
Have to consider the whole team, not just defence. Citeh's midfield will have so much ball, their defence will have less to do, so can be worse than ours and still concede fewer goals, I guess.
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04 Sep 2026 16:05:25
66/1 with Bookies Davey should tell a seasoned flutterer such as you and I that Leeds United and Johnny Trafford won't be anywhere near it, so don't waste your coin. 🪙
Raya and Goooners likely to win it. Close second, Donna and Citeh. No one else close, imo.
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04 Sep 2026 16:58:47
Prob right, Baz, but if you want a wild card bet maybe go for Martinez at Chelsea.
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04 Sep 2026 17:10:42
Bloody hell, Baz and Canada. Bit of fun. Don't think penny will break vid.
And I'd put us top 7 defense, but until proven otherwise, bottom 7 attack.
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04 Sep 2026 17:49:46
Well, JR, he already let 3 in the other day. Think Chelsea defence a bit suspect. JT already has 2 clean sheets, though 1 was in the cup, so don't count!
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04 Sep 2026 18:59:53
Thanks for reminding me of that, Vid. Just shows that relying on me for accurate predictions is not a good idea.
03 Sep 2026 17:15:23
Hearing that Rodon will be out for a minimum of 10 weeks for his hamstring injury.
We’ll definitely miss him but I’m also pretty confident we’ll cope without him for that period.
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03 Sep 2026 18:01:47
I'd like to not rush him back and have him fully fit around the Xmas period, where fixtures get congested. A big miss as his tackles really get the crowd going.
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03 Sep 2026 19:31:18
Farke said 8-10 weeks in his presser, and 3 or 4 of those are the international break.
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03 Sep 2026 19:33:57
I believe Farke said 8-10 weeks OP.
I think Joe often gets back from injuries quicker than most, so hoping it's nearer to the 8 weeks timeframe.
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03 Sep 2026 19:48:11
As Canada says, Rodon is a very quick healer.
Still, a big loss even if Elvedi or JJ will step in.
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03 Sep 2026 20:27:25
Hopefully Rodon back in 6 to 7 weeks by end of October. Crucial player for Leeds United.
For me only DCL would be a bigger loss to the first team.
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03 Sep 2026 21:17:04
I'd say DCL is a bigger issue, Baz.
Elvedi seems a good replacement to me so far, but I think, without DCL, our holdup play is very weak.
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03 Sep 2026 21:46:25
I 100% agree, Canada, re Dcl. Without Dcl, it would be the biggest issue/problem for Leeds United.
But, after Dcl, Rodon would be the next most missed for me. I would prefer any other defender be out than Rodon.
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03 Sep 2026 22:05:52
I'd have tended to agree on that, Baz, but so far, Muharemovic has looked like he could be our top man at the back. If he can make us all feel that way by the end of the season, we'll all be super happy!
03 Sep 2026 14:04:42
Balogun in January for 25 million anyone?
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03 Sep 2026 15:16:56
That's a no thanks from me, Frogus. Apparently something was picked up in his medical that made Everton renegotiate the transfer. He has been offered around and no takers, so it's too dodgy a risk, I reckon.
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03 Sep 2026 19:32:18
Balogun himself turned the move down after the renegotiation was accepted.
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03 Sep 2026 19:51:48
Not quite correct, Vid, apparently.
Everton were trying to get the price down by saying he had an injury of some sort. Then, when they tried to get Zirkee in, the lad, after being effed about for hours, told Everton to do one. At least this is what I was told.
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04 Sep 2026 13:28:08
This is the story I read:
Whatever was found on his medical, it can't have been too serious, else Everton would not have been prepared to go ahead with the transfer. Everton re-negotiated the deal with Monaco, and, crucially, the player's agreed personal terms were unchanged.
He seemed to still be happy to go ahead, and, as all the paperwork couldn't be completed by the deadline, he signed the deal sheet along with the two clubs, and only later decided to walk out, effectively killing the deal. Why he did that, only he knows.
03 Sep 2026 10:47:38
Stop it you lot. You’re getting me excited about Matteo. That’s not fair. Might have to upgrade to 8-10 window. As I said previously. Hope it’s our new Raph.
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03 Sep 2026 11:36:34
Do not think it's just Bahoya to be excited about Aus. imo it's the best window we have had for many a year. You have to put it in context of where we are in our journey, so we can't compete with well established clubs paying eye watering amounts, offering Euro football, or attracting huge talents.
Our football succeeds in hard graft and teamwork. Having said that, there is no doubt we have bought real quality, and that, on top of what we already have, is very promising indeed. Everyone in our squad wants to be at Leeds and that is massive. Utwdtp to a thrilling season.
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03 Sep 2026 11:44:12
Could have written all that myself! The voice of reason!
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03 Sep 2026 13:27:20
I've already documented how pleased I am with initial signings, vid. Just commenting on the latter. Agree, starting 11 stronger than last season, which should always be the aim.
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03 Sep 2026 14:22:53
Pressure is on Farke now to deliver. He's been given a pretty good first eleven / eighteen this seez.
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03 Sep 2026 19:56:59
100% the pressure is on DF. To be fair to him, he was fairly cool last season when things were going a bit ropey. Most importantly, though, he seems to have a good bunch of high character players, which in my opinion is just as important as talent.
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03 Sep 2026 20:33:27
Definitely, Corkey..
Farke needs a good 6 months of results to be offered an extension by Marathe, imo ..
Marathe and 49ers keeping their coaching options well and truly open moving forward into next seez and rightly so.
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03 Sep 2026 21:24:02
imo one of the reasons we have been able to build sensibly over the last few windows is because we have a consistent, stable and level-headed coaching regime. Change your manager and the new bloke will want to bring in his own men and get rid of some of the existing, and that means a step backwards in terms of squad building. Yes, DF has to perform, but I (and I hope, believe the 49ers too) would be very loath to make a change of coach unless that underperformance is clear and obvious, and the squad togetherness is fractured, rather than the knee jerk reaction that many of the posters on here had last year, which would have seen DF fired and no doubt a dramatic overhaul of the squad rather than a deliberate and focused improvement window by window.
Feels like everybody is pulling in the same direction at the moment, and long may it continue rather than people losing faith at the first few losses which will inevitably happen at some stage.
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03 Sep 2026 21:50:35
It's a fair point, Matt, re stability..
But, we shall see what happens.
A very good or at least solid September, October and November needed imo.
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03 Sep 2026 22:04:30
Ah, excited that Mateo Joseph has been given a squad number, eh, Aus? Don't forget he is out injured until around January.
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04 Sep 2026 01:09:25
All good, Alf. Note the extra t.
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04 Sep 2026 09:16:44
Two or three negative results in a row will get the Farke out banners swinging on here. You can count on that.
That said, the pressures on him (Farke) already are teeing it up for a pile-on as soon as a few bad results come our way, and they will.
The only reason Farke will get the sack is if we are free falling and in the relegation zone, which is unlikely unless we have numerous long-term injuries to key players.
Fans' great expectations for this season should be calmed a little also.
"You can't run before you can walk."
To finish where we did last season, or a position higher, is still good as far as I'm concerned as we stabilize the club into the Premiership.
Making unnecessary comments like "the pressure is on him now" is not welcomed, as far as I'm concerned. Why would you invite "unnecessary" pressure and anxiety on your own club?
Nothing surprises me in football anymore, and the outrageous and unrealistic demands some fans, not to mention some club owners, have on their managers, with the unprecedented number of sackings in recent times as proof.
Nothing good comes out of impatience in football, especially when the signs are positive, no matter how small they may be.
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04 Sep 2026 16:06:28
Very much a signature OP post. 😆
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04 Sep 2026 18:36:19
You bet Baz, I feel very disenchanted with certain aspects of football today, and I worry for the game that so many of us love.
02 Sep 2026 22:29:50
Free agents are interesting, wondering if any player makers out there.
Would love Wilfred Saha, he could play wing, #9 or 10, I is on around 2mil per year.
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03 Sep 2026 00:29:40
Saha's quite a good shout, Melbourne. 👏 And I really liked Mahrez, a quality, talented player, but 35 now.
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03 Sep 2026 01:24:06
I don't even hate Vardy as an emergency bench option if DCL got injured and we needed someone to be a nuisance up front when Nmecha comes off. He managed 7 for a relegated Serie A team last yr.
I like Mahrez and Zaha too. Elsewhere, Zinchenko and Solly March aren't bad shouts.
Easy to say as fans, but I'd invite genuine contenders to train with the squad a few weeks, build the fitness, and see if they fit the 'no idiots' vibe.
Money talks too. Has to be reasonable wages. Ofc not all of them. One if any. But some interesting names out there.
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03 Sep 2026 07:23:40
Apparently, the club have confirmed we won't be signing any free agents. We believe we have enough for the season, with additions in Jan only likely in case of a bargain or injuries.
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03 Sep 2026 08:09:12
Love Solly March, he's a top top bloke too, but sadly injuries have taken what pace he had, and consequently he is too great a risk for us. Pay to play in the Championship; lower leagues would be better suited for Solly.
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03 Sep 2026 09:59:49
Any news on how long Joe R is out for? That might change the stance on a CB, although there is the international break at the end of the month, which will help.
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03 Sep 2026 10:33:48
Joe always seems to heal exceptionally quick.
Haven't heard a timeline yet.
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03 Sep 2026 13:54:37
Just read he's out for 8 to 10 weeks. Quite a bad one!
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03 Sep 2026 14:24:14
Gutted about Joe Rodon's length of injury news. Our best, most consistent defender imo.
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03 Sep 2026 20:01:46
Another injury or two in certain positions and that might change Alf.
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04 Sep 2026 07:06:54
We were supposedly offered Anthony Martial recently.
He was being mooted as a potential Liverpool target back in January and this is what a Liverpool analyst, Bence Bocsak wrote about him a few months ago:
'Bahoya completed 72.5% of his 4.66 dribbles per 90 in the Bundesliga this season.' ⚡
'His best role is as a touchline winger who puts crosses, through balls and cut-backs to facilitate the forwards ahead of him.'
'He had a great partnership with Hugo Ekitike during their time at Frankfurt.'
'Works really hard off the ball as well.
4 recoveries per 90. Won 70% of 5.01 defensive duels per 90. 2.56 interceptions per 90.'
'Extremely fast but technical, too. Quick, shifty feet. Great link-up player, nice one touch passer.'
'In the right system, he will flourish.' 💪
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02 Sep 2026 18:45:35
Good bit of research there, Brighty. Did check a few vids of him, and he does look like he knows how to supply the ball effectively, something that Calvert Lewin desperately needs, some quality balls to him.
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02 Sep 2026 19:07:02
Not the first article I've read highlighting his defensive workrate as being quite high too. Promising signs.
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02 Sep 2026 19:17:40
The more you look at our business this summer, the more impressive it looks. Real quality, Muharemovic looks superb, JT needs no explaining, Wilson gives us another attacking option, Elvedi is class with loads of experience at a high level, decent second keeper and I have a feeling Bard will prove an absolute bargain.
Then we have the X factor in Bahoya who could be awesome. Lots of deadwood cleared out. It's a very promising start to the season, siblings. 😁
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02 Sep 2026 19:44:52
Keeping fingers crossed that Bahoya is the real deal - could do with another Raphinha!
Also fingers crossed that DCL stays fit.
As several have said, it has been a pretty decent window with some quality additions and upgrades.
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02 Sep 2026 20:07:26
I am really liking the attributes of our new signing Bahoya.
- Lightning fast.
- Throughballs for forwards to run onto.
- Lots of defensive duels won.
- Cutbacks for players to strike at goal.
- Works really hard off the ball, etc.
Woah.
A sort of left sided Dan James.
Happy days.
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02 Sep 2026 21:46:38
Ah stop it, Baz. I'm sure we all hope he's not another DJ type?!
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02 Sep 2026 22:36:11
Well, yes Corkey, we probably all expect Bahoya to be much better in most aspects.
Having said that, I am very confident and hopeful that current Leeds United top scorer Dan James is going to have a good / very good 26/27 season. 💪
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02 Sep 2026 23:56:56
Baz, do you dream of DJ every night?
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03 Sep 2026 00:31:05
Hehe CA, nah, just joshing with you peeps.
