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25 Nov 2025 12:55:14
some reports in forums that Farke will be sacked today or tomorrow. Reporters have not got proven credibility so we will see.
1.) 25 Nov 2025 13:49:46
Popey on Don't go to bed just yet podcast said 49ers will not knee jerk a reaction and sack Farke because he has dipped below 1ppg once. Apparently they will give him this run of games.
However, since that podcast, the 49ers have sacked their top two blokes at rangers. So who knows?
Maybe Evans and Underwood and Paraag will be joining farke.
2.) 25 Nov 2025 16:32:48
as I've said they will only get rid if they have a replacement lined up that they want.
20 Nov 2025 12:33:51
Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Garcia could leave in January.
? Leeds United are preparing a €25-30M bid apparently.
1.) 20 Nov 2025 12:50:41
Packet of crisps and mez dcl bourn bij done deal.
2.) 20 Nov 2025 13:07:36
Keep Bij Aus, the rest can go as a swap plus cash deal for me.
3.) 20 Nov 2025 13:36:35
Possibly mid.
4.) 22 Nov 2025 21:34:57
Will he be happy playing in the championship?
5.) 24 Nov 2025 12:56:28
We couldn't spend £8m on Wilson without breaking FFP so we're obviously not signing a £25m striker.
17 Nov 2025 07:43:23
Fair bit of noise about Bo Svensson as next manager but I haven't heard the name from any of my more connected sources.
1.) 17 Nov 2025 09:13:29
What names have you heard from your connected sources?
2.) 17 Nov 2025 23:27:44
The ones already mentioned. Rodgers, CC, Carrick.
13 Nov 2025 09:42:05
allegedly DF was given a taget of 5 points from the 5 games starteing with Forest. Therefore, he now needs 5 points from the next 4 games to stay.
1.) 13 Nov 2025 13:41:18
And if he gets those is he safe or is it a rolling target?
Absolutely pointless.
49ers want booting out as soon as possible. We will be relegated.
2.) 13 Nov 2025 13:41:18
And if he gets those is he safe or is it a rolling target?
Absolutely pointless.
49ers want booting out as soon as possible. We will be relegated.
3.) 14 Nov 2025 06:43:41
If he can’t get 5 points from spam forest and Burnley I doubt he Will v next four. Pointless as mot says. Let’s waste another 4 games.
4.) 14 Nov 2025 09:55:27
Feels like kicking the can down the proverbial road, especially given the fixtures we have not taken points from compared to what’s coming up.
It can only be, they have not identified anyone deemed better or willing to take on a relegation battle with a poor squad and no money available under PSR.
Just a personal view, I would still change as I do not recognise the dna of these current Leeds performances and would like to see us take an FA cup giant killing mentality for every remaining game.
Just me though, other views are just as warranted.
5.) 14 Nov 2025 10:38:58
Spot on class. Nail head.
6.) 15 Nov 2025 13:43:28
The dna we won’t change. Which should have been changed but
Now unrecognisable.
7.) 20 Nov 2025 13:03:19
Completely agree Class.
I think that's the challenge, finding someone decent enough that want to come. Apart from a foreign manager who is desperate to work in the EPL, we are only going to attract those who are available and are happy to go to any EPL for a payday, and therefore we will likely get relegated.
There is also the question, if they are available, why are they available?
I still have a feeling (but it might be indigestion) that Gerrard will end up coming in, but wouldn't feel too optimistic about survival in that instance.
I think we need a manager who has the balls to go out and attack, to try and win games in the first 30 minutes. We would lose some for sure, but think with the players we have (and hopefully those who come in during January) , we would climb high enough to avoid relegation.
Not sure who that manager is though, someone Bielsa'ish, but who is open to changing tactics if things are not working out.
11 Nov 2025 11:06:33
Fulham looking at getting rid of Silva- would love him at Leeds.
1.) 11 Nov 2025 15:48:30
No thanks.
2.) 12 Nov 2025 08:57:15
Would hazard a guess the sound received back from both sounded like NO.
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22 Nov 2025 06:49:46
Premier League clubs have voted to overhaul the league’s financial regulations from the start of the 2026-27 season.
Squad cost ratio (SCR) will replace the league’s current profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) , which limit club losses to a maximum of £105million ($137m) over a three-year period.
1.) 22 Nov 2025 07:14:54
Does that help or hinder us Alf. I read it but couldn’t really understand it.
2.) 22 Nov 2025 08:17:06
Under SCR, a club’s squad-costs (player and coach wages + agents’ fees + transfer amortisation) must be kept to around 85% of its football-related revenue (ticket sales, TV deals, sponsorships, merchandising, player sales) .
This makes the rules more predictable and harder to “game” with last-minute sales. It also rewards clubs that grow their revenue, as higher income means a bigger spending allowance.
In short: PSR looked backwards at losses, while SCR looks forwards at how sustainably a club is spending based on what it actually earns.
It would possibly help us as our future earnings as a EPL club would be greater than our historic earnings in the Champ. We have a large revenue as a club, however, overheads are high also so that might balance.
Definitely still favours the status quo though.
3.) 22 Nov 2025 09:15:40
Also makes the proposed ground expansion a bigger positive! Plus expanding our market reach thro 49ers and AO!
4.) 22 Nov 2025 10:19:02
Some inaccuracies Alf. I believe it's the profit on sale of a player that is included in the turnover figure. This will often be significantly less than the sale proceeds and could even be a negative figure if there is a loss on sale.
Both systems PSR and SCR are based on information in the financial statements, that one focuses on losses and the other on revenues makes little difference. It would stop clubs like Chelsea fudging things by selling their ladies' team (possibly) .
Finally, both systems favour clubs that are financially more successful as they are both based on the P&L so in that sense any system will favour the bigger clubs who in general are financially stronger. If there were exemptions for clubs like ours for say the first two years after promotion (to either set of rules) then that's something that would make a major difference but don't hold your breath.
5.) 22 Nov 2025 10:39:08
Well we voted against Aus along with Brighton, Palace and Brentford, so I think that shows in terms of riches the divide is only going to increase over time.
They have voted to ban selling assets back to subsidiaries of the clubs (hotels, women’s team) but of course the proverbial horse has already bolted for the likes of Chelsea who flagrantly scammed the PSR regulations. And don’t hold your breath on Citeh receiving their sanctions.
Super league sadly, is firmly working already the addition of foreign clubs only a matter of time.
6.) 22 Nov 2025 11:43:24
Shame it won't help us next season when we're in the champ.
7.) 22 Nov 2025 12:34:09
Got it. Didn’t realise it was so simple ??.
02 Nov 2025 18:09:11
Lots of knee jerk reactions after the game yesterday. It was inevitable that there would be days like this in the Prem and there will be more. Just don't let the losses get you down too much and don't get carried away by the wins. Lots of football still to play and we are still on target for 1 point per game.
1.) 02 Nov 2025 20:47:33
Alf, are people mad because we lost, or because of how we lost? There's a big difference.
2.) 03 Nov 2025 08:20:54
Knee jerk reaction Alf? Funny.
Poor v spam. Spanked by gunners. Lucky to play Everton pre grealisisish. Shoulda beaten Bournemouth and Fulham. Lost to Burnley. Yep Burnley. Only good display was wolves. Deserved point.
23 Oct 2025 08:02:21
Two builders go into the pub after a hard day's work. They're sat drinking for a while when a very smartly dressed man walks in and orders a drink. The two began to speculate about what the man did for a living.
"I'll bet he's an accountant. " said the first builder.
"Looks more like a stockbroker to me. " argued the second. They continued to debate the subject for a good while until eventually the first builder needed to use the toilet. On walking in, he saw the smartly dressed man standing at a urinal.
"Excuse me mate, but me and my friend have been arguing over what a smartly dressed fella like you does for a living? " the builder said to the man.
Smiling the man replied, "I'm a logical scientist. "
"A what? " asked the builder.
"Let me explain" the man continued, "Do you have a goldfish at home? "
A bit puzzled, but intrigued the builder decided to play along, "Yes, I do as it happens. "
"Well then it's logical to assume that you either keep it in a bowl or a pond. Which is it? "
"A pond" the builder replied.
"Well then it's logical to assume that you have a large garden. " The builder nodded his agreement. So the man continued, "which means it's logical to assume you have a large house. "
"I have a 6 bedroom house that I built myself. " the builder said proudly.
"Given that you have such a large house, it's logical to assume that you are married. "
The builder nodded again, "Yes, I'm married and we have three children. "
"Then it's logical to assume that you have a healthy sex life. "
"Five nights a week! " the builder boasted.
The man smiled a little, "Therefore it's logical to assume you don't masturbate often. "
"Never! " the builder exclaimed.
"Well there you have it" the man explained, "That's logical science at work. From finding out that you have a goldfish, I've discovered the size of your garden, all about your house, your family and your sex life! "
The builder left, very impressed by the man's talents. On returning to the bar the other builder asked, "I see that smart bloke was in there, did you find out what he does? "
"Yeah, " replied the first, "He's a logical scientist. "
"A what? " the puzzled second builder asked.
"Let me explain" the first builder continued, "Do you have a goldfish at home? "
"No" replied his mate.
"Well, you're a w@nker then! "
1.) 23 Oct 2025 08:39:33
?, sometimes we all draw those conclusions Alf ?,
2.) 23 Oct 2025 16:13:44
The old ones are the best Alf! ?.
02 Oct 2025 15:16:38
DJ out for 6 weeks the latest so not as bad as we feared.
1.) 03 Oct 2025 07:55:08
Might even be only 4, but like someone else said in a different thread, bring him back slowly, and only when 100% fit.
2.) 03 Oct 2025 08:49:03
Don’t think that will be the end of it. Think we won’t see much of him this season.
3.) 03 Oct 2025 12:33:08
He's been a bit off the pace every time he's come on this season, so needs to be brought back slowly and carefully.
25 Sep 2025 13:51:07
Bogle fit, James back training but Gnonto out.
1.) 25 Sep 2025 15:05:45
Pretty sure swap ba for James and we good to go. Same 10 as before. Although James needs to step up quickly.
2.) 25 Sep 2025 16:29:14
not much you can do about an injury.
3.) 26 Sep 2025 00:02:26
Rest James and Bogle. Don't risk it.
JJ can help BA on the wing. It's going to be a magic combo and a Brenda redemption arc.
4.) 26 Sep 2025 04:30:59
I suspect both James and Bogle will be 70 min subs. James maybe 80.
5.) 26 Sep 2025 07:35:01
Definitely start Bogle, it was only a bruised foot, can always sub him later in the game if necessary.
Also need Dan James upping the anti, but agree that his inclusions should be gradual as his fitness perhaps is not quite there yet. You can’t fault Aaronson’s work rate, like Harrison but for me neither has any end product, both need to occupy the bench in my opinion.
6.) 26 Sep 2025 08:04:36
I'm with Mot on this, and wouldn't personally risk either as starters. BA can run himself into the ground for an hour and give them no time to breathe, and we can give JJ a good run out. 2 great subs then to help us nick the win.
7.) 26 Sep 2025 17:04:08
Do we need James upping the anti, the ante, or the Aunty? I feel this is important.
8.) 26 Sep 2025 22:36:29
Auntie Alf are you my new spell checker?
You can if you want, I really don’t mind.
9.) 26 Sep 2025 22:49:51
How about Justin at RB and Bogle at RW?
10.) 27 Sep 2025 10:58:35
I know you keep banging that drum JR, and I totally agree with you on it! Just maybe not for this week if Boges is just back from a knock. I think it would be exciting attack wise, and a brick wall defensively! ????.
25 Nov 2025 16:32:48
as I've said they will only get rid if they have a replacement lined up that they want.
17 Nov 2025 23:27:44
The ones already mentioned. Rodgers, CC, Carrick.
13 Nov 2025 09:41:06
apparently talks progressing well.
12 Nov 2025 11:44:07
And Michael Carrick.
11 Nov 2025 11:08:49
i can genuinely see that being in the monds of the 49ers joke or not. i don't think they are too fazed by relegation should it happen but would be looking to bounce back and we have a proven promotion specialist already.
27 Nov 2025 23:38:16
Because they want to get a manager that they want.
27 Nov 2025 15:40:37
he was only ever a caretaker after promotion Aus. Unless he did something to convince the board he was the right man but it has gone pretty much as expected so far.
27 Nov 2025 15:39:29
both definitely out for Citeh. Longstaff out for 4-6 weeks apparently.
27 Nov 2025 13:11:32
i put a splinter where DCL couldn't possibly miss it but somehow he did.
27 Nov 2025 13:06:57
depends on the terms of the contract doesn't it? One of the reasons the 9ers didn't give an extension. He was only ever caretaker after promotion.