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27 Jun 2025 06:22:16
Harrison to Rangers, now that rumour I like and hope is true. Always good to have a buddy to take your trash out for you.
1.) 27 Jun 2025 16:17:59
Vid ?????.
2.) 27 Jun 2025 18:54:56
Vid, Is there anyone in Rangers current squad that we might be looking at as a swap deal?
A bit of 49er's internal business?!
3.) 28 Jun 2025 05:30:58
Raskin. Can't see this though as Rangers unlikely to cover Harrison's £90k per week wages.
4.) 28 Jun 2025 12:59:59
Cheers Alf,
Certainly is a problem.
One that Jack would probably fall over and try and claim he'd been pole axed!
MOT.
5.) 28 Jun 2025 17:34:20
49ers cross subsidising his wages alf?
28 Aug 2014 19:23:36
Being reprted on news now that Hockaday and Lewis have been sacked
05 Jun 2014 19:00:08
Well, if all the reports on NN are to be believed its a 3 horse race on saturday, an I don't mean the Derby. Personally I think Gary Mac would make a great coach, managing was too great a task for him I think, but that's just me ;)
1.) 05 Jun 2014 19:45:09
I think out the 3 rumoured names (Hughton, Hockaday and McAllister) I would go with McAllister although I also think Paul Hart would be a good shout.
2.) Do people really rate gary mac? do I miss something? brought some great players to the club as scout but tactics were off, results were poor and motivation was none exsistant. what am I missing? all I remember is poor league results and our darkest moment with the club losing in first round of fa cup to non league opposition. scout yes anything else no thanks 100's of better coaches out there
3.) Wouldn't want any of the 4 mentioned above. My choice would be a proven young manager ready to step up to a bigger club. Step forward Eddie Howe.
4.) Agree totally
{Ed003's Note - this was in reply to Bermondsey btw.}
5.) We played sexy football under him according to many FL pundits. i'd love to have him back. We were without Beckford that dark dark day remember. He'd scored about 5 that day
6.) All the names mentioned don't seem good enough to me. Gary Mac no, hockaday definitely not, the Eddie Howe shout would be good though. But prob not going to be one of the 3 being seen. If I had to choose of the 3 though it would be Chris houghton! Roll on sat!
7.) 05 Jun 2014 21:00:40
Howe is a manager not a coach and the only place he is proven is at Bournemouth. He didn't set the world light at Burnley.
{Ed003's Note - He was shocking there but to be fair that team that went up was mainly his signings.}
8.) Eddie Howe or Chris Hughton
9.) 05 Jun 2014 21:19:47
So the fact that virtually same squad that Howe had got promoted should tell you everything you need to know about Howes coaching ability!
10.) Didnt realise Macca was a scout for Leeds? Just thought he was a good coach who needed a top defensive coach alonside him to get us up. And how can people say he can't motivate players is beyond me. what are they in the dressing room as well! MOT.
11.) Corkwhite, I was not in the dressing room but I did see what happened on the pitch which was in my opinion, lack of passion lack of disire, lack of skill and lack of basic ideas (how many times did we conceed the same goal under Gary Mac? every time ball was in the air in our box we conceded which would suggest bad coach as well?) loved him as a player and seems a nice bloke but coach? manager? not for me think I could name 100 people I would rather get the job
12.) OK Bermondsey I hear what you saying. Bad goals conceded from coners etc were very poor under Macca for a time but I also remember under Wilko a similar situation when the opposition got a corner a goal was on its way in one particular season. Also think about it. under Bates he literally had no cash to spend. Think Huntingdon as number 1 CB! . It just amazes me some folk seem convinced others are well suited for the job with little or no reason! Howe. done very liitle. Clarke. even less. Hughton or Mackay I could take. But give me an ex Leeds player who knows his stuff. and I believe Macca does. I will take him all day him long. Gary Mc is in the running I believe and is probably the best man for the job as the BOSS wants a British coach and he is, I believe, a good coach. MOT.
13.) To be fair, with Cellino in charge, all 3 will be coach at some point in the season
14.) You make a good point about wilko Corky. I rated wilko as one of the best in the world at that time but I do remember that season (Sadly). I also agree some are bounding about managers with little to back it up. If I was MC (id be very happy) but I would go for Kenny Jacket or Malky Macky. Both know the league both good with money and good coaches and get the best out of the squad. But then I am not a bonkers Itailan who wants to be in charge of signings, which raises the point if his signings do badly will he sack himself as I am sure he didn't sack many managers in Italy so it is not like he passes the blame is it?
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05 Dec 2025 16:26:38
It's a bit mind boggling to think, but this week's trio of games that looked so daunting could actually turn out to be The turning point of our season. Expected zilch but if we play the same tomorrow and have two an a half superb performances, well, who knows what we can achieve.
Win and get to 17 points tomorrow and all of a sudden we are in a strong position to keep our status with confidence high. This is SO Leeds, this is why we are Leeds, Wednesday night was just everything brilliant about being Leeds.
1.) 05 Dec 2025 21:22:01
Good post Vid.
2.) 05 Dec 2025 22:12:16
Nailed it Vid very Leedsy!
3.) 06 Dec 2025 01:11:33
Good post vid. Always a roller coaster. But yeah. Who would have thought out of nowhere a change of formation and bam.
05 Dec 2025 14:30:47
Interesting to see what the impact of going to 3-5-2 has on the squad and recruitment. All of a sudden, DJ injury not so damaging, where would he play if fit? Ditto Willy, though I guess he could feasibly play a 10 role akin to Okafor. Piroe all of a sudden has more chance as cover for the 2 amigos.
Can't see BA fitting and JH no chance imo. JJ and Sam now more vital as cover at wing back and Bornauw now is important for back 3. definitely need a quality striker, no wingers required. Mid looks well supported, another CB maybe. Intriguing times!
1.) 05 Dec 2025 16:03:08
We usually play better/ get results without him. Stick to what has been playing unless injuries play a part.
2.) 05 Dec 2025 16:32:50
Piroe in my opinion can't play in this system doesn't have the physicality, I'd sell him in January if the right offer came in.
3.) 05 Dec 2025 19:22:55
Sell Gnonto meslier Piroe and Byram. Sell Harrison if we can.
Buy a versatile JJ style wing back, another midfielder and a striker/ CF.
Don't buy premier league fannies. Buy some European hard nut like Stach, some terrifying looking big bugger who puts the shits up the opponents.
4.) 05 Dec 2025 20:49:37
Erm, sell Byram? Honestly?
Aside from the nonsense, he's still worth having as a squad player.
5.) 06 Dec 2025 01:50:17
Sell Mes and JH by all means, if customers can be found, but don't expect to get much for them.
So where do we need to recruit? We've got 2 GKs, 3 decent wing backs plus SB as an emergency spare, 4 CBs and 5 DM/ CMs, so we're reasonably covered in those areas. What we need most is a half decent striker to mix and match with Nmecha and DCL and a No10/ AM to finally fill the void left by Pablo.
If we can't do that (and that's unlikely in the Jan window) I'd keep Piroe and Gnonto unless we get offerz that are hard to refuse. And if anyone makes an offer for Harry Gray, tell them to go forth and multiply!
02 Dec 2025 23:11:45
Evenin peeps, well, got a feeling DF is going to revert to type tomorrow and bin the 3-5-2. I guess he has this thing about possession and with the new formation you are going to play with less despite it seeming to suit us better. Hope I am wrong but whatever here is hoping for a positive result ?.
1.) 03 Dec 2025 06:19:31
I’m not ruling out getting something out of this. If he goes 3-5-2 then we got a chance of points I think. Over to you Farke.
2.) 03 Dec 2025 10:43:06
Chelsea, and to a degree Liverpool regaining some form. Anything at all from these two games will be an unexpected bonus for us,
3.) 03 Dec 2025 13:52:01
Will be tough but still think it’s possible. Two draws. Clutching at straws. But as we all have said recently. A good performance. Sensible controlled football. No parking the bus or going gun ho.
Read the game and adapt. If possible. Might lose both but I’m more interested in our ability to compete and cause problems. Next two games considering how we unsettled city. Don’t make it a one off.
4.) 03 Dec 2025 15:02:09
Quite right Aus, gung ho is suicide as Fulham found out last night, but equally frightened passive football is a road to disaster. Adept defending while maintaining a press and carrying a threat is what we need a la Saturday second half is what we need.
Tippy tippy possession in your own half achieves nothing and Saturday also showed long balls up to the two strikers caused problems, more please.
5.) 03 Dec 2025 15:21:15
I'd prefer 4:4:2 to 3:5:2, but the 2 is the important number. If we go back to 4:2:3:1 or any formation with only one up front we'll struggle - again!
6.) 03 Dec 2025 15:26:37
Regardless of formation we're gunna effing smash the cockney twonks!
Get into em lads!
27 Nov 2025 22:51:58
On this day 14 years ago we lost the legend that is Gary Speed. Play with pride and commitment Saturday boys and honour the memory of those who have pulled the shirt on.
1.) 28 Nov 2025 09:35:56
RIP Gary.
Great footballer.
Great man.
2.) 28 Nov 2025 16:08:18
Spot on Vid and Ben.
{Ed025's Note - actually there is a tribute to the great man this Saturday before the Everton v Newcastle game, there is talking bench being installed in his memory at the Hill Dickinson stadium...cheers..
26 Nov 2025 06:07:40
Morning siblings, bit of a dichotomy we find ourselves in or what. For myself, well, I was happy with DF and the squad after the first few games, we seemed competitive and unified, all good, but then something, I dunno what, changed. Maybe as early as the second half against Wet Spam and now there is a massive disconnect between the fans and DF. The thing that irks most I guess is his point blank refusal to utilise the squad and adapt. Parker changed his set up to play us, it worked, Emery adjusted, it worked, just 2 examples. Again Saturday good first half but no reaction to the Villa changes and then everything too little too late.
Dumping your manager is a roll of the dice, who knows, but DF has to show something to survive, once you get into a poor run of results it's incredibly difficult to turn it around and then if there's something strange in your football club, who you going to call. There is no silver bullet but we are fast approaching the point where a new broom is the only option left to try and clear away the mess, because after the next few games it could be dire. Here's hoping DF can pull a few rabbits outta the hat and with a bit of confidence who knows. UTWDTP and lots of em!
1.) 26 Nov 2025 06:29:08
Agree 100% with first paragraph.
But our next three opponents have all shown Signs of weakness of late, so I say kick him out now and see if we can get a bounce and sneak a point or two. Might not. But only one way to find out. believe me, if we can’t beat Burnley etc. farke will get zero against the next three.
2.) 26 Nov 2025 07:14:25
Well of course Aus you have to factor in the fact that all things considered, we have about as much appeal as a ten to two bird at a nightclub ?.
3.) 26 Nov 2025 07:43:30
What happens if the new gaffer doesn't get a reaction? Doesn't get bounce points? How long before the impatient become restless and start baying for his head? We biffing him, and all of a sudden, it's 6m down the pan which would be a great loan fee for a capable striker?!
Playing devil's advocate now, as I honestly don't know what's the right course of action for the club to take at this moment.
Not even sure there is a right way.
4.) 26 Nov 2025 08:21:50
I’d give the new gaffer 3 games before I start getting miffed ?
Nobody knows if we will bounce or not and you are right, it’s always an expensive risk, trying a new manager. Shorter contract so pay off Dosent hurt that much. Lower salary heavy on win bonuses. ( not like dcl ? ) .
But it has to be done. And should have already.
5.) 26 Nov 2025 22:33:48
Black smoke see at Elland Road top meeting to look a new manger.
03 Dec 2025 15:05:59
Problem with Jan signings is they rarely work Alf, Gio being a good example. Thing is most decent players are not available, the ones that are, well, they are usually surplus for a reason. Would like the Russian striker tho, can't remember his name, but he suggested he would be open to a move in the winter.
03 Sep 2025 12:43:10
If that is correct LAD then that is an utterly ludicrous and playground attitude to take. Either back the guy or get someone you do trust because doing what they are is only going to impact the very soul of Leeds, its supporters the club and the city. Also if they think that by doing this they are going to engineer a situation whereby they can say told you so and justify sacking DF they are lower than a slugs nadger.
01 Sep 2025 14:38:59
If true they are taking an enormous gamble. We go down their investment and future plans will be in shreds. Would have been far less risky to just chuck a load of cash about and overspend.
31 Aug 2025 17:24:07
Buendia murmurings still abound, viable Alf?
24 Jul 2025 15:38:25
Absoflogginlutely Alf, never a doubt, it's going to be a ride an a half. Leeds 1000/ 1 for the title, just sayin, you know ???.
05 Dec 2025 15:01:35
Absolutely guys, that was everything I hoped for when we got promoted, the boys made me so proud watching, classic Leeds performance, pride, determination, hounding the opposition and not giving them a seconds respite, absolutely brilliant and they left every drop of themselves on the pitch. Fanfekkintastic UTWDTP.
03 Dec 2025 23:05:27
Aye Dave, a totally stonking performance and result, different team since minute 46 on Saturday and credit DF for sticking with it, also for the subs. Long may it last and Saturday should be Very interesting.
03 Dec 2025 21:50:02
OP, no offence intended mate, but you can't have a blatant pop at people for viewpointing a course of action that warrants respect from Saturdays performance, then get peeved when you get a reaction. It's all banter and we are all Leeds after all.
03 Dec 2025 20:46:39
Lol OP, sounds as if like your Murphys, you're not bitter. PS he took the hint.
03 Dec 2025 15:02:09
Quite right Aus, gung ho is suicide as Fulham found out last night, but equally frightened passive football is a road to disaster. Adept defending while maintaining a press and carrying a threat is what we need a la Saturday second half is what we need.
Tippy tippy possession in your own half achieves nothing and Saturday also showed long balls up to the two strikers caused problems, more please.