Leeds Rumours Archive January 24 2014

24 Jan 2014 21:27:56
Jermaine pennant released by Stoke. Would be an decent freebie

24 Jan 2014 21:42:36
Why do you think the mighty Stoke are letting him go!
Cus he is rubbish!

A player who had loads of potential as a youth, had reasonable loan spell with us some seasons back but he has never lived up to that potential IMO. Wouldn't want him, not consistent, but hope he manages to settle at another club.

You know what, the horrible truth is that even now he's probably in a different league to those two duds Brian's just treated us to. Oops, sorry, I know we've got to let them 'bed in' blah blah blah. Pennant may be soiled goods now, but for those of us who watched us losing our Prem status first hand a decade ago, his mazy dribbles were one of the few redeeming features of that dismal season -for that reason alone, I won't hear him described as 'rubbish.' Chapel A

{Ed003's Note - rubbish was edited in by me the other word was worse lol.}

24 Jan 2014 23:20:03
Good player

Had him did nothing no way!

He's a dingle.
Andy J
Wakey White

Just another example of how a pro should not behave.when will they learn just what a privileged life they leadwas a good player as a young man but thought he was better than he was apologies chapel a but he is now rubbish!.

25 Jan 2014 12:07:38
Exept that goal against chelsea first tym around looked no better than sacko and olembe

He is trouble and a bad egg

24 Jan 2014 18:08:41
Betting on Julio Cesar's next club was suspended this afternoon amid rumours that QPR's Brazilian goalkeeper could be on his way to Leeds United. stopped offering odds on Cesar's next destination after it was reported that Massimo Cellino is set to acquire Leeds from GFH Capital.Cellino owns Italian club Cagliari and they were recently linked with Cesar, who has not made a league appearance this season.QPR have not had an approach but would be happy to let the 34-year-old leave on a free transfer or help cover his wages if a club wants him on loan.Despite reported interest from a host of clubs since Cesar was made available at the end of last season, recent interest from Sunderland was the first approach Rangers had received.They have not heard from the Black Cats since but have had enquiries from a number of European sides in the last few weeks.Betting on Cesar joining Arsenal was suspended last summer following reports he was on the verge of a move to the Gunners, who showed no serious interest in signing him.

Antz mot

Keep up with play bud, Cellino has admitted he's in Leeds on an advisory capacity with no intention of buying Leeds, why regurgitate old stories.

Old news where u been for the last 2 days haha

Why have a go seen this in a london news paper just telling the rumour isn't what this site is for or is it called leeds fact site

Why on Earth would we want another 34-year old goalie with his best days behind him? Chapel A

24 Jan 2014 16:09:26
west ham bid for ross mc oh god!
irish leeds fan

Yes, I just saw that. Here we go again. One step forward, 25 backwards. Really fed up

If the deal goes through, it will show that there is no money in the club, and that we are in for more doom and gloom in the near future.

This is where the owners are really going to come into the lime light; whether good or bad. Will they accept a ludicrous bid (because that's what it'll take) and give MD funds finally or keep a much beloved prolific, fans favourite, who does much more than score much needed goals. Only time will tell. I for one would not want to see the back of our best player and I think the majority of fans would agree. Time to step up and give fans some much deserved good news.

I feel sick, if he goes then it's season over.
Please ross don't go, Yorkshire men don't usually cry bur if this happens many will.
Iam in shock.
Snoopy MOT

24 Jan 2014 16:55:17
he will end up at norwich part x for becchio and we will give them cash.lol hope not but if he does bates is back

Oh know, this is terrible news it could prove to be a disaster if it is accepted, so so worried, west ham dioufy will fit in with you lot much better!

3million? What are they after a pair of his unwashed sweaty socks? Do one Fat Sam! You paid £17 mil for Carroll, You may be a mug but we are not! Oh and PS Ross if you want to move to the PL don't pick a club that will be playing championship football next season

Gutted Ross is the only Quality player we have and our captain. Thought the takeover meant we were going to bring quality players in not sell them? Lennon, Milner, Delph, Howson, Snodgrass all gone and we bring in Tonge and Habiboo etc when will the Nightmare end? MOT

God clam you lot, it is just a potential bid, can't stop teams wanting our better players so chill out.

If they offer silly money then everyone has his price (Van Persie to Man U and Arsenal are a better team now) and hopefully use cash to strengthen team in the areas we need.

Get really fed up with everyone always thinking the worst cause guess what if you think negative then that is how thinks turn out, well known that. So hopefully t/o all sorted by summer as that when it will be vital, not Jan when harder to get quality at a good price, keep the faith
Mr G

Last week duffer this week ross, spammers just testing the water for a cheap cheeky bid, wet spam won't give the silly money needed. so won't happen unless ross wants to go.

Just been confirmed on tv Radio Leeds but neither club have confirmed it.

He was on the radion yesterday saying how proud he was to be Leeds Captain so I hope he doesn't go!

Lifelongleedsfan

Look, he ain't that good! If he were you wouldn't have the likes of poor teams like Middlesborough and West Ham bidding for him would you! The better teams would want him if he were any good. I can't see him going, although I wish he would, he's the reason we don't get anywhere as we rely on him and him alone, get rid then we can build a team

Why are people worried its only a bid and will get rejected ://

If we could do a cash plus Carlton Cole deal now we're talking

24 Jan 2014 18:08:34
2 the last post ROSS MAC stays . end of story. we want to move FORWARD not backwards, have faith inBMD, give him the funds and he will sign the players we need.lets just get the t/o done and dusted once and for all.

Atleast Austin ain't leaving, surprised nobody has gone in for him, quality player most of the time

To the last post, that's your opinion, others have different ones, I for one am with the poster who says cah plus Cole and get it done

24 Jan 2014 21:09:58
Don't rate Cole at all, rather keep Ross least his work rate is decent. Cole's a lazy player not that I mind a lazy player if they score, but Cole just doesn't score enough in my opinion

25 Jan 2014 00:57:15
Carlton cole + cash . Ok stop this rubbish now, unless the cash is 10m & cole is prepared to play for nowt. Rossco is our lifeblood at the moment . Without him our season is on the slide.

Ross is the reason we don't get anywhere? you having a laugh? without ross we'd be propping up the yeovils and barnsleys. how about we build a team while he's still here, doesn't that sound better than lumping off the leagues top scorer to build a 'team' that couldn't hit a barndoor

25 Jan 2014 11:38:06
Not his fault they rely on him, it's the teams fault they can't play without him. And sayin he's no good. 18 goals, leading scorer not only for leeds but in the whole league. With a below average team behind him. Don't know about anyone se but that says a lot to me

24 Jan 2014 15:52:30
Flowers
Virdee
Cellino
Red Bull
San Francisco 49ers

Surely there is a link with some of these parties.

Peter Virdee has nothing too do with the Leeds takeover!

Your right, there is. there all taking us for a ride

24 Jan 2014 12:57:04
On Newsnowleeds showing an article from Norwich saying that Leeds want to take Bechio back but can only do this if we ship out Diouffy and get him off the wage bill? wouldn't that suggest that there isn't any money for transfers only one in and one outs?

Yes think you are right same as all the rest transfer windows promies so much delivers so little we are a shambles a laughing stock

24 Jan 2014 15:04:58
Becchio would be a terrible signing fast to abandon us for money plus his a confidence player who will take over 20 games to get scoring goals his had about 9 games at norwich not scored once we really want someone whos hit 30 and hasent been scoring who couldn't wait to leave no thanks leeds are bigger and better than that we should be getting decent players not bottam of the table reserve players

24 Jan 2014 15:06:08
Becchio would be a terrible signing fast to abandon us for money plus his a confidence player who will take over 20 games to get scoring goals his had about 9 games at norwich not scored once do we really want someone whos hit 30 and hasent been scoring who couldn't wait to leave no thanks leeds are bigger and better than that we should be getting decent players not bottam of the table preimership reserve players

I agree, Haig is no better than the rest, empty promises, it will end as another shambles. Geordiewhite

24 Jan 2014 15:27:52
Its almost jod done for publicity Dave(haigh) one more week and window closes with no money spent!

Becchio was not quick to leave for money. Colin orchestrated himout of the club. This should be called Leeds garbage site. All the rumours aren't even rumoured they're made up and the site exists to sell advertising.

fawksey

24 Jan 2014 18:11:24
Looks like it's not just ehj seems Ross is up for sale aswell now!

Cant say I blame the owners, Diouf is being paid in excess of £12,000 a week, Becchio would likely want more than that, to come back, and given the amount of fringe players on biggish wages from last season (Thanks Warnock), I would say our overall wage bill is huge, when we offload the likes of Norris, Tonge, Drury, we won't be giving out massive wages on player.

24 Jan 2014 21:52:27
Becchio - Why Why Why do we keep bringing him up! let's remember him for what he did BUT He left last season SO for gods sake let's move on.

I agree with the 9th reply, but Beckford still gets linked, and he was years ago, and even last season, and the past few seasons, we were still being linked with Alan Smith, Bowyer and Woodgate, people never move on it seems.

Why would we want the Argi back?
AJ
MOT

Cos we can't score?

24 Jan 2014 10:24:03
el hadj diouf on his way out of eland road after the recent acquisitions of stewart and kebe, however BMD is looking at options for the centre of midfield with Darren Ambrose and Peter Whittingham being the first choice options however Whittingham is extremely unlikely in my opinion, would be an amazing pull if BMD could sort it.
adam le fonder still on the radar aswel
Rosco44

Due to the current uncertainty and rumour surrounding the potential imminent new ownership including a possible change of manager, which continues not to be officially denied by club, plus GFH pulling the plug and refusing to financially fund transfers- why would a) Brian Mac be even attempting to recruit new players? b) Does BMac still have a mandate to recruit for our club? c)Which players in their right minds would contemplate a move to Leeds at present time? let's be realistic and accept there will be no recruiting until the deal is done and we know who our manager will be and whether he/she has pounds or pennies to spend.

Ambrose is a winger.

I'snt that why we paid 1 Million for Murphy?

Well A/ because he is the manager. -b, his mandate is he us the manager. And C, because we are a massive club with huge potential and only a few points off the playoffs despite recent form.
I hope this answers your incredibly negative post.
Remember we Match on Together
Snoopy MOT

The same Darren Ambrose who signed for Apollon Smyrni on Jan 14th

You'd have a good chance of getting Whittingam. We've got loads of midfielders now. Better move fast though.

Redbird

25 Jan 2014 14:41:49
would be great to sign whittingham, also barry bannan looking at moving on from palace, could be worth a shout, would do a good job at championship level

24 Jan 2014 09:22:50
saw this last night on twitter.
Dont know much about Mr Austin, but I hope his info is good.

Hopefully he will put this out on the web for all Leeds fans to see.

Simon Austin @sport_simon


"Just spoke to Massimo Cellino.Says not trying to buy #lufc himself but is 'adviser' to consortium.'We are just talking, looking at numbers.'"


Thame white

Sick of hearing about this takeover i'm not bothered what is happening with the fools that run the club i'm more bothered about what's happening on the pitch and getting back to winning ways.
ROBBO MOT

24 Jan 2014 05:37:30
Reports continue to suggest Massimo Cellino has agreed to buy a majority share in Leeds United, for a price of €50m.

The current Cagliari owner was rumoured yesterday to have reached an agreement to take over the English Championship outfit, who have otherwise been in talks with a British consortium over a proposed takeover since November.

Reports in Italy are suggesting that Cellino had been in secret negotiations with Leeds United owners Gulf Finance House, which in recent days have accelerated to this point where a €50m purchase of 75 per cent shares in the club has apparently been agreed.

Cellino’s son and current Cagliari Vice-President Ercole, is seen as part of a delegation to have travelled out to Yorkshire to define details of the deal today, and has posted images on Instagram of the English side’s ground.

Speculation is already turning to eventualities of the deal, including Cellino targeting QPR goalkeeper Julio Cesar as his first recruitment at Elland Road, as well as where this may leave the Miami-based entrepreneur’s current side Cagliari.

L’Unione Sarda, who this week ran an interview with Cellino that indicated his increasing frustration with the Isolani’s current situation, believe that the club are increasingly likely to be sold, should the Leeds buyout prove successful.

This is a story on football italia- seems pretty legit to me. Couldn't hurt to link up with a serie a team, watch this space.