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08 Feb 2024 21:38:23
Bournemouth have activated clause to make Luis Sinisterra deal permanent from Leeds United.
Documents being prepared, it will be signed and announced this week.
? will pay £20m fee,
1.) 08 Feb 2024 22:00:29
Relieve a bit of the ffp burden. Use some of it to sign Rodon.
Happy to let him go. Might mean having to keep Willie though or getting a newbie.
2.) 08 Feb 2024 22:38:33
reasonable for all parties . Sinisterra and his agent evidently want a permanent move from Leeds.
Leeds will recoup their transfer fee. potential talent wise he may be worth a bit more say £25 million plus
but then on terms of his actual stats and being injury prone maybe not
Played 153 games 33 goals in 7 pro years . not impressive.
3.) 09 Feb 2024 06:56:26
Pleased. Rat.
Hope we have a sell on clause in there tho.
4.) 09 Feb 2024 09:33:19
Rat? Brightie? Bit harsh.
5.) 09 Feb 2024 09:41:38
Oh. Thought you were referring to Alf ??
Not sini. Gotcha now ?.
6.) 14 Feb 2024 14:53:04
I've absolutely been called worse Aus.
01 Feb 2024 21:05:21
Poveda will join Sheffield Wednesday on a permanent deal.
1.) 01 Feb 2024 21:55:10
No goals no assists in his LUFC career .
2.) 01 Feb 2024 22:57:18
And?
He is not a bad player.
I wish him the best.
3.) 01 Feb 2024 23:02:28
How much Alf?
4.) 01 Feb 2024 23:15:20
Barely any minutes.
5.) 02 Feb 2024 01:25:47
Even in U21s he did not impress .
Normally I bemoan young players leaving. but zero end product so far.
.,
6.) 02 Feb 2024 02:24:51
Leeds website says it's a loan till the end of season.
7.) 02 Feb 2024 02:25:49
On the Leeds wesbsite it says loan till the end of the season.
8.) 02 Feb 2024 02:36:05
Leeds website says its only a loan till season end.
9.) 02 Feb 2024 07:06:05
He is out of contract end of season. and has not been offered a new one by LUFC
Probably a correct decision amongst other unwise recent ones.
10.) 02 Feb 2024 19:32:31
Alright Si - calm down.
11.) 03 Feb 2024 04:03:46
Sorry chaps, IT issues, repeating myself ?.
30 Jan 2024 22:33:04
Reportedly interested in Joe Worrall at Nottingham Forest.
1.) 31 Jan 2024 09:30:32
6 mill apparently. Would have thought that was value ?.
2.) 31 Jan 2024 22:13:25
No thanks.
Seen him at rangers and they couldn’t get rid quick enough. Not for us. … IMO.
3.) 31 Jan 2024 22:32:39
We sure as heck won't be paying £6m this window.
4.) 01 Feb 2024 06:38:01
Why are we being so strongly linked with CB’s? That’s not what’s needed! We need RB/ LB and a CAM!
5.) 01 Feb 2024 08:40:18
We can juggle them about Rambo. Play them out of position. Farke is a master at that.
6.) 01 Feb 2024 12:24:54
Add Harry Souttar from Foxes to that list….!
7.) 01 Feb 2024 15:03:04
That’s true Aus, Farke would probably give Haaland a shift at RB if he signed.
22 Jan 2024 14:03:54
Leeds United have registered their interest in signing Liverpool youngster Mateusz Musialowski, who has impressed for Liverpool’s Under-21 side this season with six goals and two assists in 11 games in all competitions.
1.) 22 Jan 2024 15:12:10
Alf One of those goals against us.
2.) 22 Jan 2024 20:52:05
Good fact George I did not know that.
22 Jan 2024 14:02:53
Leeds have officially approached West Ham about a potential January deal to sign full-back Ben Johnson apparently.
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27 Apr 2024 07:14:52
Out of interest, what difference does the league we are in genuinely make to your lives?
1.) 27 Apr 2024 07:51:06
Nothing in truth Alf…. I guess it’s human nature to want to be the best, play the best, watch the best etc.
My own personal feelings whilst I was watching last night. I kept asking myself the question why do we want to go up and why do we put ourselves through these emotions, and I kept thinking because I have empathy with this team and I know that if we don’t go up, it’s broken up and it’s no longer this team, but the truth up or down, the team would be different anyway, so it’s all irrational.
It’s not the same, but the situation, for me anyway, was the same in my professional life. I ran a European arm of an international business for the last 20 years. The “quarter” was the be all and end all. Those quarterly results were the only focus and at times we were riding on the brink (of closure) if we didn’t make the quarterly numbers. Our reward for scraping together those numbers, was the privilege of being able to try again for the next quarter, all the same stress, anxiety, risk of failing again. I often pondered how much “better” life would have been, had we missed one of those quarters.
Being pragmatic, the EPL means for most teams and fans, more exposure, more money, more TV games etc…. for Leeds, aside from the money (which is irrelevant to the fans) , our ground is full every week, we’re never off the tele.
Personally, I despise what football is in the EPL, I despise VAR, have no empathy with the “star” players. The only thing the EPL offers me, if we were there, is a higher probability of European football. Before I push the daises, I would like to follow Leeds around Europe one more time.
The EPL probably means an expanded and refurb of Elland Road…. that would also be nice before I pop my clogs!
26 Apr 2024 23:28:43
Sad to see tonight. A fortunate deflection for their first and we crumbled. Lack of experience showed and the same happened tonus as happened to Saints the other day. At the end of the day our heroes are only human and that's what can happen when disappointment and shock set in. Anyone saying the players don't have the talent or desire, or that Farke doesn't know what he is doing are ludicrous. We are still 2nd, we have got a huge points haul and we have broken countless records. The season isn't over and even if it was we will be back bigger and stronger than before. I know it's disappointing but take a deep breath and try to see it in perspective. We march on, together.
1.) 26 Apr 2024 23:59:22
Naive post.
2.) 27 Apr 2024 00:15:57
Agree alf. Like bielsa's first season the team have lost form right at the death and are looking like they're running on empty.
Personally I would have liked kamara in the middle for his experience as grays inexperience showed. He was a bit anonymous in the first half.
Our defence was too passive and blocks were too late.
It is going be hard to in the playoffs if that our fate.
A bridge too far for an inexperienced side.
3.) 27 Apr 2024 00:25:00
Not naive Baz, purely Alfs opinion and reasoned take on the situation. Its a hell of a battle for 46 matches, no player or team can perform at their pinnacle game in game out or even for 90 minutes at a time. We have to take the achievements of the season in context and to have 90 points is phenomenal. What Alf has to say is very viable I believe but that's also just my opinion!
4.) 27 Apr 2024 00:28:18
What Baz said.
5.) 27 Apr 2024 00:30:05
agree baz. Not naive at all
Big gulf.
In between optimism and negativity is realism.
Alf and vid etc missed the middle.
6.) 27 Apr 2024 00:43:50
Speaking of realism Aus.
Vid its more than a tad hyperbole to refer to 90 points as " phenomenal " when Leicester have potentially 7 points more
AND even more pertinently Ipswich a team that was 2 leagues below Leeds last season will also have more points!
7.) 27 Apr 2024 00:58:55
Imo Bielsa's Leeds ( with a midfield of Pablo, Klich, KP, Dallas) etc beat this Farke's Leeds.
As for Farke 's "coaching" evident all season that Farke's main/ only tactics is for team to just give ball to Summerville and Rutter and rely on their ability.
Buendua and Pukki carried Farke and Norwich to EPL
SF49ers have a tough call to make.
8.) 27 Apr 2024 01:08:52
Well Baz I would suggest that for 3 teams to achieve 90+ points in the same season in such a competitive league is unheard of, so yes, the achievements of all 3 is indeed phenomenal and I doubt will ever be seen again.
9.) 27 Apr 2024 01:37:31
Vid ; Leeds finishing on 90 points ( or 93 at best) counts for nowt if they don't get promoted.
Farke has also considerably underachieved with a front line of £130 million ( Rutter, Gnonto, Summerville, DJ, Bamford, Piroe . to be topped by Ipswich fgs!
And as for " phenomenonal " 90 points, just last season Burnley finished on 101 points ( 11 points more ) and Sheff Utd on 91 points . and one has seen how woeful this season they have been .
Realism.
{Ed001's Note - it must be being so happy that gets you through the day!}
10.) 27 Apr 2024 01:51:56
It was a disappointing night, that’s for sure. However, if Ipswich fail to win either of the next two games, then it goes to the last game, irrespective. …most fans, even those who supposedly deal in realism, would have taken our position even a few weeks ago, nevermind at the start of the season.
Overall we have had a great season, far better than anyone might have hoped and certainly better than most predicted. As for 90 points, well, we have only ever done it once before, so an amazing achievement. I’m for one appreciative of what the lads have done in the name of Leeds United this season, and if it turns out, that they fall short, then so be it.
11.) 27 Apr 2024 02:05:37
Shame still not enough vid.
12.) 27 Apr 2024 02:32:13
Ani ' a few weeks ago ' Leeds were 1st with auto promotion in our hands
But yes what will be will be.
26 Apr 2024 11:57:09
Im nervous for tonight and with the kind of football that I imagine QPR will employ (a draw is worth gold for them in their relegations scrap) I am not too expectant of a Leeds win. However, I just wanted to say regardless of how we do tonight and for the remainder of the season i have loved it this year and that doesn't depend on whether we go up or not. If we are still in the champ next season then great - another season under Farke with a few shrews additions will be just as much fun and arguable more of a prospect than the EPL. Bring it on but win, lose or draw I will be back next year with the same appetite for all things Leeds.
1.) 26 Apr 2024 12:44:26
Not sure signings shrews next season Cuppa is going to help . they be very small with no ball skills .
2.) 26 Apr 2024 12:48:51
But Cuppa surely you, Berma and others believe that best manager ever in Chsmpo DF can outwit and overcome little ole QPR
And what's this pessimistic nonsense about Lèeds not getting top 2!
Be positive Cuppa!
3.) 26 Apr 2024 16:46:57
Baz farke is the best manager in the leauge statistically. that’s just a fact
Bit like bubs getting mugged by relegated Wigan and Ipswich being a fact… funny how you get facts and stats muddled depending on your view point.
4.) 26 Apr 2024 17:41:01
Completely agree Alf.
Apart from a few hiccups at the start and recently, it’s been a great season and one where I have managed to get some tickets to watch them live in a long time
ALAW.
5.) 26 Apr 2024 17:44:01
Fair post Alf. We all expect them to sit back and pack midfield.
What about someone lashing in one from outside the box for a change?
Or maybe someone scoring from a powering header from one of the ten plus corners we normally get in a game? Come on lads, an early goal (for us! ) to settle any nerves, then have a right go at them. It’s always the other team’s cup final against us, but tonight it really is our cup final.
6.) 26 Apr 2024 17:51:51
Disingenuous Berm
Why refer to a meaningless match?
That Ipswich away game in 2019 season match 46 for Leeds of EFL season utterly meaningless with top 2 already confirmed
Hopefully not a deja vu of this season match 46.
7.) 26 Apr 2024 19:02:13
It's not about the manager now it's down to the players who can be a bit naive when teams park the bus and play anti football.
19 Apr 2024 22:09:22
Maybe Farke reads this site after all:
"This young team needs your support. Choose to be a believer, because it feels much better than to be a doubter and a moaner"
1.) 19 Apr 2024 22:39:18
The Leeds United supporters at ER for Blackburn match were palpably nervous
But losing points to Coventry, Watford, Sunderland does that.
2.) 19 Apr 2024 22:48:53
Alf Not according to the font of all knowledge Brighty.
3.) 19 Apr 2024 22:56:35
Also, young? If it was young, MJ would start and the crocked aging deer ? on the bench. Want moaning and doubting to ?? Play MJ from the start. Furthermore, don't take off the Bulgarian (the one I do like) until the game is won and done.
4.) 20 Apr 2024 01:10:58
George I thought you and Brighty were besties ?
As for this Leeds team being a young team. its not really that young.
DOL dream team " Oleary babes " far younger for starters.
5.) 20 Apr 2024 04:46:15
Alf Perhaps a certain potentially imbibing industrial drain cleaner poster keeps him updated.
6.) 20 Apr 2024 05:08:56
Sorry George, but you will never know that information. Besides I don’t think I want to share my opinion on threads anymore that are monopolized mainly by a couple of wums, whose opinions of Leeds United football club are somewhat dubious. in this present day.
You can get Farked!
7.) 20 Apr 2024 07:30:22
George (and others similarly afflicted) , will you ever be able to resist the itch of school playground name calling? - it’s not funny and it’s not clever, even if combined with what you seem to consider ‘clever’ wordplay. This site would be all the better if you could - and more folk might stick around/ contribute.
8.) 20 Apr 2024 07:50:07
Baz - Farkes‘s Leeds is the 5th youngest Leeds team ever. 22.4 years behind Bielsa (18/ 19 also 22.4) and three Revie teams (youngest being 22.2 in 66/ 67) .
DOL’s youngest team was 23.0 in 00/ 01 ranking 16th. All according to Transfermarkt.
9.) 20 Apr 2024 08:51:15
Well said OP and Cluey.
George’s immature, playground jibes and PP attempts at intelligence are as effective as an ashtray on a motorbike. The bosom buddies need a “by the hour” hotel room to thrash out their frustrations.
What was once a daily part of my morning coffee routine is now more painful than a trip to IKEA with a very indecisive ex wife and two toddlers!
It’s amazing how it only takes two ants to make yer butt very irritatingly itchy.
10.) 20 Apr 2024 08:52:55
Great quote there too Alf!
11.) 20 Apr 2024 09:15:41
Come on Brockley, don't let facts get in the way of Baz's verbal diarrhoea. That's not fair!
12.) 20 Apr 2024 14:10:26
22.2, 22.4, 23 so all very similar indeed in average age
So this DF ( without Coops ) doesn't have older players in its 30s to bring up its average age
ok fine.
But it doesn't have a plethora of teens in it either just AG and WG
( unlike other Leeds teams in history with 4 or 5 teens in team )
13.) 20 Apr 2024 14:12:54
The Leeds United content creator Kagey TV made an interesting point how about DF concentrate on getting his team winning matches and giving tne Leeds fans in the grounds something to cheer about.
14.) 20 Apr 2024 17:58:51
You got to admire (not) Baz and his outlandish “expert” claims.
…. DOL’s team was “far younger” and once that factoid debunked with facts, it becomes “similar age. ” even though they were older, rendering the original claim totally wrong. Does Baz say “I was wrong, ”…. nah, changes the metric to the number of teenagers.
Classic!
15.) 20 Apr 2024 18:54:17
Never once claimed I was an expert Ani just giving one's justified factual criticisms ( which other content creators also held ) on relegation, Ipswich have NOT gone etc etc
0.8 of a year is hardly " debunked "
16.) 20 Apr 2024 19:44:50
…. hardly right either Baz!
I may have said Ipswich were gone from auto promotion (time will tell) , but I only wrote off Ipswich once; you’ve been writing off your own team all season!
17.) 20 Apr 2024 20:21:09
No Ani .1st place Ipswich have been proving you wrong EVERY week.
As for Leeds United I predicted Leeds finish 6th in playoffs; Leeds currently are indeed in playoffs.
Some people prefer realism such as I . others prefer happy clapping fantasy and excuses ?
It is what it is ole chap. ☺.
18.) 20 Apr 2024 20:27:00
. and ' time will tell ' Ani? Ani. jeez. give head shake
. you said that 6 months half a season ago.
Only 3 matches left . Ipswich top
Whatever happens in these final 3 matches . Ipswich most definitively had never gone.
19.) 20 Apr 2024 21:30:42
Pretty damned sure that Leicester are top, no?
20.) 20 Apr 2024 23:23:29
Indeed Bright…. another example of Baz realism, that is what the rest of us call nearly real.
21.) 21 Apr 2024 04:41:01
Yep Ipswich now in 2nd . and have " gone " Ani ?.
22.) 21 Apr 2024 11:10:29
If we can win our next two, I believe we will be ahead of Ipswich before they play, by 4 points. Big pressure for them vs Hull and Cov. Think that’s right, without checking anyway?
23.) 21 Apr 2024 11:43:41
All true Bright re putting pressure on Ipswich.6 points a must. anything less won't he pressure for Ipswich nor enough for Leeds.
13 Apr 2024 20:22:30
Honestly the goldilocks mentality that I though belonged purely to the youngsters of today is all too apparent on here from our elder members. You wanted changes, you got changes and it didn't work. Clearly what we have here is a young inexperienced team who are struggling under pressure. So are Ipswich and Leicester and even Soton. This is football - if you don't like it then I suggest you pick up your dummies and maybe find another hobby - might I suggest Crown green bowling?
1.) 13 Apr 2024 22:10:27
Good post Alf. In saying that Farke obviously thought changes were needed as I don’t think he reads this site.
Personally I wanted changes made basically to freshen things up. But as you say it didn’t work ?
We still in it though!
2.) 13 Apr 2024 22:23:57
Cuppa, whilst you put kettle on (black coffee, 2 sugars, thanks).
Did MJ start? Did DJ start?
I agree teams are feeling pressure obviously.
But DF is plenty experienced and it sounds like your goldilocks nonsense is just bitterness on your part you having championed him, and him coming up short.
A slice of cake would be nice too Alf. cheers.
3.) 13 Apr 2024 22:30:52
Love it alf my thoughts exactly
Yes I’m dissapointed and gutted but still think we’ve done well. And still proud to be leeds.
4.) 13 Apr 2024 22:36:21
DJ has been awful since international break, MJ did zero after coming on.
5.) 13 Apr 2024 22:50:17
DJ almost scored ; has 21 goal contributions
MJ given just 9 mins this match 7 mins previous match . Ridiculously by Farke
Leave your bias to one side Alf.
6.) 13 Apr 2024 22:54:57
. and perhaps go easy on the young rhetoric
AG and WG yes
But DOL babes team was younger overall
Smith, Woodgate, Kewell, Harte, McPhail, Robinson. all teens .
7.) 13 Apr 2024 23:09:00
Great post Alf ?
Baz, DJ didn’t warrant a starting place after the last couple of outings, he was truly awful against Sunderland.
8.) 13 Apr 2024 23:19:11
James has been piss poor for a number of weeks now and well before the international break.
But because Baz bigged him up pre season he won’t let it go.
9.) 14 Apr 2024 00:54:39
Alf Oversimplified analysis. This is what you get when you ignore tiredness.
10.) 14 Apr 2024 01:33:54
Whar yer on about Corky . take 3 matches immediately prior to international break DJ was scoring winner against Stoke, scored against Millwall .
MG . no one played well against Sunderland. prior to that DJ scored the wonder goal against Hull
Keep it real fellas.
11.) 14 Apr 2024 02:54:38
Baz They can't. They also ignore how we correctly predicted our demise. Name me any trade or profession where tiredness doesn't affect performance. Sport and football ⚽ not exempt. This is why rotation is a thing. All stemmed from there. One person responsible. Farke.
12.) 14 Apr 2024 09:12:15
DJ has been terrible, like Alf said. I wouldn’t have even brought him on yesterday.
13.) 14 Apr 2024 14:26:59
Incredulously not much " hot tubbung " by the hot tubbers bashing DJ . without his 21 goals contributions Leeds wouldn't even be in top 6
Furthermore DJ player rating higher than many other Leeds players
Leeds Live ratings vs Blackburn
JP 3, CS 4, PB 5 GR 5
DJ 6
Graham Smyth YEP
JP 4 CS 5 PB 5 GR 5 DJ 6
Keep it real fellas.
14.) 14 Apr 2024 15:06:09
We are talking form there Baz. You can’t deny he has been off it since the internationals. No one has slagged his performance as a whole this season, only sung his praises.
15.) 14 Apr 2024 15:07:34
I’m not sure what saddens me more.
The defeat yesterday, or reading someone revelling in predicting a downturn of results, and wanting credit / recognition for it. Very, very sad.
16.) 14 Apr 2024 15:16:47
Bright keep it real / factual fella
Last 5 games I have predicted Leeds wins.
17.) 14 Apr 2024 16:05:07
Wasn’t talking about you Baz!
18.) 14 Apr 2024 16:17:30
No credit or recognition sought. Gives me no pleasure. I saw it coming and advised OP strenuously for Farke to rotate but my warning wasn't heeded. Usually, when you ignore George advice, you pay the price.
19.) 14 Apr 2024 16:17:58
Bazadamus Bright referring to yours truly.
20.) 14 Apr 2024 16:48:11
OK Brighty and George.
21.) 14 Apr 2024 17:22:03
Erm. OP can’t influence team selection, and no one here has the influence at club level to “heed” any warnings at all. You have the wrong website, and / or, are talking to the wrong people George!?
22.) 14 Apr 2024 18:24:49
Brighty the ???.
23.) 14 Apr 2024 20:21:27
Lol! Wow! That doesn’t even make any damned sense! ????.
12 Apr 2024 22:49:14
Everyone is for sale at the right price. Plus we need to be careful not to demotivate a player.
14 Feb 2024 14:53:04
I've absolutely been called worse Aus.
07 Feb 2024 14:56:02
I think one of the reasons given was so we don't lose him on a free.
02 Feb 2024 19:32:31
Alright Si - calm down.
01 Feb 2024 23:15:20
Barely any minutes.
26 Apr 2024 23:03:58
Available.
26 Apr 2024 23:03:43
Not yet.
26 Apr 2024 19:02:13
It's not about the manager now it's down to the players who can be a bit naive when teams park the bus and play anti football.
26 Apr 2024 11:53:39
I havent, but I know that people who have have already been informed so i would also guess that you missed out. i think if there are returns you may still have a chance, or if you just keep checking the ticket portal sometimes one or two come back available.
23 Apr 2024 17:59:54
alot depends on the style of the striker though as it needs to work for Farke's system. Not convinced Latte is the one for that although admittedly I haven't seen him much this season.