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01 Sep 2025 14:49:11
What about a free agent Alf?
Some rumours about Josh Brownhill possibly?
1.) 01 Sep 2025 15:08:38
Harry Wilson a go apparently.
2.) 01 Sep 2025 15:16:22
haven't heard anything about Brownhill myself. adding free agents is possible at any time as far as I know.
3.) 01 Sep 2025 15:47:47
SSN just confirmed we are in talks with Fulham for Harry Wilson.
4.) 01 Sep 2025 17:53:10
Brownhill has been in talks with Leicester, Southampton and Wolves. Looking for minimum £100k per week. A free agent so he can wait until after the deadline when deals have fallen through. I'd still take him but with lower wage but a signing on fee.
5.) 01 Sep 2025 20:02:28
Brownhill to Wolves. Done deal.
6.) 02 Sep 2025 12:39:30
Seems Brownhill hasn't gone to Wolves as reported on the Beeb. Sorry for the false info gents. Personally I would take him for us. Good player.
23 Jul 2025 10:55:23
Livakovic, age 30 Croation goal keeper from Fenerbahce for £6 million currently the latest new number one Leeds are linked with. penalty save specialist apparently so could be a decent deal but Lucas Perri also still heavily linked to us but I'd imagine he'd cost at least double that of Livakovic closer to the £15 to 20 million range.
1.) 23 Jul 2025 14:17:16
Yes totally agree but his age and price wise I think is a must to get perri because we have nt had a tidy goalie since Nigel Martin, and it would be money well spent to just get the deal done.
2.) 23 Jul 2025 16:11:54
Agree JH get Perri.
3.) 23 Jul 2025 16:34:46
Six million! Sign him up. He’s a top keeper and at that price an absolute bargain.
4.) 24 Jul 2025 06:30:33
Get them both. Make them compete for the slot.
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28 Jan 2026 17:32:22
I agree with with OP and really fancy us to pull off a shock sit up and see headline victory on Saturday because I think our set up will frustrate Arsenal and our quick counter attacking play will hurt them similar to the way Man U beat them last weekend.
21 Jan 2026 18:27:25
Like every other Leeds fan I'm really enjoying our transformation from an almost guaranteed relegation candidate after 12 games to what has become a well oiled machine playing to it's strengths and firmly establishing itself as a tough nut to crack and dare I say comfortably finishing above the bottom 3 and now with realistic ambitions to finish mid table.
So yes I owe Daniel Farke a huge apology as I certainly did not think he had the coaching skills or flexibility to lead us on such a remarkable upturn in form and consistently doing so and I was as wrong as a person can be wrong but I am genuinely delighted for DF proving me and I think many others too that he has EPL management quality and deserves all the accolades going.
The same goes for Aeronson who I also did not think he was EPL standard but he must be now definitely worth his transfer fee and
one of our most important players
in the starting line up. His engine is second to none in this league and now he's weighing in with more goals
too he must be in the Poch's World Cup plans as a starter also.
So there you go humble pie well and truly eaten and hopefully we will see
another remarkable Leeds United story write another glorious transformation page next Monday night when DCL returns to his old club. Onwards and upwards. MOT.
1.) 21 Jan 2026 18:39:16
Excellent post Cheshire. Don't eat all of the humble pie yourself, I too need a good slice of it:)
2.) 21 Jan 2026 20:25:25
And me.
3.) 21 Jan 2026 21:51:14
I think we all need a slice . but the question still remains what prompted the change against chity and why that game, why did it take him so long to change .
As for BA - same thing what happened for him to start playing, yes he has an engine, but he had no sense of what to do with the ball - now a player has emerged .
4.) 21 Jan 2026 23:09:09
Good point Cheshire although I will pass on the pie. I was right. He was useless and taking us down. Now he has improved and we are likely to survive. He most likely gets a chance at second season blues.
We will probably never know what happened at half time to cause the biggest transformation of a manager in history. Maybe he just thought he was about to get sacked in the morning and threw the kitchen sink at it. And was surprised it nearly worked.
I am suspicious that all the things all the fans and press had been mentioning pretty much got fixed in a week or two.
Change formation, change line up, in game management and correct use of subs ( still learning ) .
One final thing. I’d like to give a mention to gruev. Him and arrenson in midfield biting at legs is a real pain for opponents. They remind me of the equivalent of flies over here, incredible annoying cause they won’t go away. Whole team minus Perry and struik have stepped up and as has been said look like a well oiled machine.
5.) 21 Jan 2026 23:15:53
Fully agree CA can't figure it out but whatever then reason let's hope for more of the same.
6.) 21 Jan 2026 23:51:18
DCL and Amps at half time Vs Citeh apparently. In the case of BA probably playing in a different formation agrees with him and his confidence is up.
7.) 22 Jan 2026 00:55:44
The same thing happened to BA as the rest of them, they suddenly discovered a little thing called confidence, and long may it continue.
8.) 22 Jan 2026 06:18:26
Im certain he’s still not good enough for the Premiership and if he hadn’t been reading posters advice from here we would be bottom right now.
9.) 22 Jan 2026 07:01:43
Possibly opti. Press were also saying the same thing so maybe he can listen and read. As Alf said above. It has been widely rumoured dcl and amps put him right. One thing I can rule out. Self improvement.
10.) 22 Jan 2026 07:30:56
I find it highly illogical for anyone to serious believe as opti does, that he did this on his own. Leopards don’t change their spots unless they are repainted. I’m not knocking him now. He is doing well. But he wasn’t before and was as stubborn as a mule.
11.) 22 Jan 2026 09:27:05
I think OP hit the nail on the head. He's been sneaking in for a read, and wants to appoint Aus as his senior adviser from next season. 10yr contract i heard.
12.) 22 Jan 2026 12:11:11
As I’ve said before Aus, why have a coach, just let the players coach themselves. It is very evident that Farke doesn’t have a clue what he’s doing and is purely winging it.
13.) 22 Jan 2026 14:26:37
You are hanging on to the past opti. Embrace the present and look forward to most of us hope for the future.
In short.
Stop being an smartaas. Nobody agrees with coincidences.
14.) 22 Jan 2026 17:40:26
Then why not credit the man for the job he is doing?
All I’ve heard from moaning fans like yourself is that he is a stubborn coach who won’t change his ideas, yet when he does it’s like, how is this possible? it can’t be just him deciding to try another tactic or formation, it must be something else!
Give the man credit and stop your bull crap and that goes to others too.
15.) 23 Jan 2026 07:44:08
Spot on OP. Force feed him humble pie! ?.
08 Dec 2025 16:40:59
Farke's dramatic turnaround in his pro activity towards his previously rigid tactics and predictable poor game management is truly remarkable and long may it continue.
Thankfully for all Leeds fans and himself I think he has finally seen the error of his ways and has grown as a person and improved his standing as being regarded now as good enough to remain in charge and earnt the right through his own merits to spearhead our survival campaign.
Prior to these last couple of games and half a game at Man City where his transformation began he was rightly criticised for his many failings so don't let's conveniently forget that and try and sweep it under the carpet as some posters on here have chosen to do.
Infact it is the overwhelming pressure from supporters like myself to change his ways or else be replaced that made him as a last resort play a more direct style that proved us all to be correct for suggesting so but his changes against Liverpool were his call and I was very impressed the way the team adapted with twenty odd minutes to go to a 4 4 2 and was cheering from the rafters like everyone else when we equalised.
So I am perfectly able to say I was wrong to say that Farke will never be an EPL quality coach because since the second half at Man City he has shown he is but before that he certainly wasn't but now it appears we are watching a new Leeds this season so what's past is past and we all move forward, united and enjoy this exciting new revolution.
1.) 08 Dec 2025 17:40:38
Excellent post Cheshire, spot on.
2.) 08 Dec 2025 20:07:19
Excellent post CW, I decided to take each game as it comes, (cliche I know) once it became clear board weren’t going to act.
Think Citeh was a turning point, despite the defeat and in a nothing to lose scenario Daniel has stumbled on something.
Agree, it’s very much credit where is due in Daniel flipping the formation again to earn that tremendous point Saturday.
But irrespective of whom we are playing the current attitude, level of fight, must be standard maintained to season end now.
Same players and same coach, all responsible for those simply abject displays at Forest and Brighton.
The change in formation and a returning AO timely substitutions are all down to Daniel being proactive, the atmosphere was unbelievable against Liverpool, but we have to maintain this level of performance away from home now.
Hopefully Namecheck injury is not too serious I thought we missed him on Saturday so we definitely need reinforcements in this area in January, I’d take Simms or Wright, although Coventry unlikely to play ball even Maja at Brom if we really don’t have much money, it seems a season for size, strength.
3.) 08 Dec 2025 20:34:20
I don't disagree but still can't understand why it took so long for DF to decide to change tactics, when virtually everyone on here was screaming for change, take BA off put subs on earlier etc a lot were calling for his head and yes I was one of them, I suppose only time will tell if keeping him or changing coach/ manager was the right choice.
If DF keeps up his current form I will stand up and be counted and apologise, however at this moment I am not totally convinced.
4.) 08 Dec 2025 21:24:47
I suppose the only true test Oldbri will be if he sticks to this new formation and it keeps us in the prem.
At which point, I'll be joining you in standing up to be counted!
5.) 08 Dec 2025 23:06:17
Agree all above.
He should have been sacked. But he wasn’t.
He has now earnt the right for more time.
But the last two games needs to be the norm from now on. Different formations.
In game management. Tactic etc. be versatile.
Same with players. Leave it all on the pitch. Every game.
We won’t win them all but I now feel confident we possibly will win more than we lose.
03 Dec 2025 17:05:07
So we'll find out shortly after 7 pm tonight if Farke will swallow his pride and stick with the far more suitable 3 5 2 for our squad that most Leeds supporters were calling for a couple of months ago and he was forced to implement as a last resort against City or stubbornly stick to his passive 4 3 3.
Im fearful Farke would rather die on his 433 hill than play 352 which would be an admittion that Leeds fans knew better than him and his wilful blindness or tactical ineptitude has probably cost Leeds about 8 points this season imo.
You can lead a horse to water and all that but if pride and ego mean more to Farke than what is best for Leeds United then he certainly deserves to be replaced.
1.) 03 Dec 2025 19:55:19
I suggest that a small select group of Leeds fans take the position of Leeds coach and do away with Farke and for that matter any other coach, who needs needs one when Leeds fans clearly know more.
2.) 03 Dec 2025 20:04:06
I believe he will change from start tonight, to go against it would be lunacy now especially if we get turned over
C'mon boys, we are rooting for a win this evening.
3.) 03 Dec 2025 20:38:03
O " Baz " P ?, repeat, repeat repeat seemingly that's all Baz used to say,
Let it go OP it's renting a space in your nut at this stage ?.
4.) 03 Dec 2025 20:46:39
Lol OP, sounds as if like your Murphys, you're not bitter. PS he took the hint.
5.) 03 Dec 2025 20:59:42
Well you guys can make other posts look like they perfect sense so long as it fits your agendas.
Don’t give a monkey’s nut.
6.) 03 Dec 2025 21:04:26
5:3:2 it is, or 3:5:2 depending on circumstances. My only reservation is that we're short of width up top unless both wing backs push forward, in which case we'd be light at the back and vulnerable to quick breaks. Maybe DF is half expecting it won't work so that then he can say "there I told you so".
7.) 03 Dec 2025 21:07:56
I see what you are trying to do in your responses to my posts Chris, by undermining them to make it look like I’ve got some issues.
Doesn’t work mate, just makes me laugh at some of the pure nonsense that's spewed out on here at times.
You can suck it up like a a lemming if you want, I won’t, that goes for you too Vid.
Disappointed in you fella.
8.) 03 Dec 2025 21:46:28
Jeez Op, I suddenly realised your being serious .
It's a game of football OP, there's far worse and far more important things going on in all our lives
There's no ulterior motives or subliminal message in my replies
?
I shall leave it there now , as this has now clearly gone beyond differing opinions with you.
9.) 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.
10.) 03 Dec 2025 21:51:53
Ed is your clock still on British Summer Time, I put a post up just after 8:00 pm, and it came up timed as 21:04:26? Earlier posts seemed incorrectly timed also.
{Ed033's Note - ok, i'll look into it
11.) 03 Dec 2025 23:12:34
Yeah well everything looks rosier when we win eh.
Enjoy your evening.
I guess it will be business as usual the next game we lose.
The reactions of the likes of yourselves who just feel so entitled and expect us to win every game is a little tiresome for me.
Serious about football, you bet your life I am.
01 Dec 2025 18:43:49
I've been Farke out since Forest away and after Arsenal away along with a massive majority of Leeds supporters seeing the make up of our squad strengths, couldn't understand why Farke didn't implement a 5 3 2 system which we all saw finally how effective it was against Man City 2nd half.
I was left hugely encouraged despite another loss but also quite angry with Farke for being so stubborn and resistant to a system that I think if it had been used after Arsenal away would have the side on another 7 or 8 points so for that reason Farke still deserves to be replaced.
Gary O'Neil is the new favourite which I think is an improvement on Farke's stubborn ways and i'd feel more confident with O'Neil picking a side and formation that compliments the squads strengths than Farke who i'm not convinced after Saturday would stick with 3 5 2 and his post match comments make me nervous he'll revert to 433 if not against Chelsea and Liverpool but soon after.
Farke out this week whatever the result Wednesday and we have a far better chance of staying up.
1.) 02 Dec 2025 09:08:25
How long will it be if Gary O’Neil became manager that he will be accused of being too stubborn in his methods and tactics.
Any manager if selected to replace Farke will ultimately lead Leeds United back to the Championship in my opinion.
I’m not saying Farke has a future at our club but he I believe is the only one capable with the players we’ve got, to survive this season.
It would be a huge mistake to sack him.
2.) 02 Dec 2025 13:04:12
That would neither placate fans, nor be anything more than a short term stop gap. Totally pointless imo. Nice guy, and quite capable, but we need something more long term. The same people who wanted Farke gone after promotion would want him out within 6 weeks and use it to slag the board even more.
3.) 02 Dec 2025 15:23:57
Im not saying Gary O'Neil would be my first choice but of those rumoured compared to say Bo Svenson or Stevie G or even Big Ange as I doubt Ange would play a more direct 3 5 2 system then for me Gary O'Neil with his 2 successful stints at keeping Bournemouth and Wolves up has the experience and know how to give Leeds a better chance of survival than Farke as I think O'Neil would continuely play the more direct system we finally saw 2nd half against City as opposed to fleetingly used by Farke which after Liverpool I suspect he would go back to his passive possession style that we clearly don't have enough EPL quality players to make that successful points wise.
I also think O'Neil is a safe capable and competent set of hands to get us promoted straight away if we do end up getting relegated although I still believe this squad can with the more direct system get to the 38 point safety mark.
But that's my opinion and of course there's always an element of risk and doubt changing a manager but I personally think Farke has taken us as far as he can and a change is urgently required in the best longterm interests of Leeds United whatever the results Wednesday and Saturday.
Thanks Daniel and all that but time for a new chapter/ journey and hopefully a successful one.
4.) 02 Dec 2025 18:26:20
Totally understand your perspective Cheshire!
Its just, for me anyway, the clamouring is for a major upgrade, and for all his strengths, G o'N is possibly only a slightly different option with a slightly better PL record. That said, if he came and did keep us up, he'd be god like in my eyes!
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03 Feb 2026 14:30:23
Well said JR16 and I think from now on I certainly will be more inclined to take future transfer speculation from so called ITK's posted on here with a pinch of salt because from past experience concerning our owners, 9 times out of 10 they keep things hush hush and no one has any idea on this site or any other site until an official announcement from the club.
02 Feb 2026 18:55:21
Waccoe and someone called Ash making up rumours seems to be the case today.
02 Feb 2026 18:20:22
Alf that is not what Graham Smythe is saying as apparently this rumour is just mischievous attention seekers. Others saying Rodon out for 2 weeks though and DCL no one knows. what will be will be so pointless worrying about it, nowt we can do.
05 Dec 2025 10:53:57
Ivan Toney and Harry Wilson would be a very eye catching couple of signings in January and maybe Kalvin Philips on a loan deal or a free as cover for one of our midfielders and if needed in central defence as I think Bielsa used him well in that position and was surprised Pep didn't try and do likewise at City where sadly his form and confidence has fallen off a cliff but maybe it's worth Leeds trying to help KP make a comeback.
02 Dec 2025 12:04:32
O'Neil is not what you'd call a sexy appointment and no doubt it will split the fan base but imo his successful EPL survival experience would give us a far better chance of staying up than Farke and his stubborn self sabotaging 433 passive possession style which i'm sure it is only a matter of time before he reverts back to this.
O'Neil i'm certain would recognise instantly like the vast majority of Leeds fans how to get the best out of the limited creative quality the squad possess which is setting up in a more direct 3,5,2 system and even if we still go down we'll be going down fighting and I genuinly feel O'Neil is just as capable if not better than Farke to get us promoted out of the Championship straight away.
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22 Feb 2026 00:01:57
If that's true, Oldbri, then I think we can expect 3 or 4 top-quality signings for £100 million, plus a loan or two, that will improve our current squad considerably and, imo, see us secure mid-table next season, maybe a chance of a Europa Conference spot.
05 Feb 2026 21:09:58
6 points for spending £200 million compared to Leeds £33 million that 2023/ 24 season seems rather lenient. They finished 7 points above us so imo should have been deducted at least 8 points because without those extra players they bought in and kept on very high wages I seriously they get anywhere near automatic promotion.
02 Feb 2026 21:54:36
Raheem Sterling is a free agent talking to a number of clubs and some rumours Leeds are one of those clubs. DCL and Sterling up top could be a very good partnership.
02 Feb 2026 19:15:05
West Ham losing on Saturday means realistically
38 points will be more than enough to survive so I think our owners probably aren't feeling the same sense of urgency as most supporters do to make a couple of new additions to the squad today and think we have enough to finish at least 17th.
I think that even allowing for injuries Leeds will be able to get at least 14 points from our remaining 14 games that includes home games against Forest, Man City, Sunderland, Brentford, Wolves, Burnley and Brighton.
Looking at those fixtures I personally think we can expect to win 4 of those, draw a couple and lose one so there's the 14 more points plus whatever we get away from home against Chelsea, Villa, Palace, Man U, Bournmouth, Spurs and West Ham which I think we can expect at least one win and a couple of draws so that would mean in total we finish the season with 45 points.
31 Jan 2026 18:01:12
I genuinely thought before today's game we'd give Arsenal a run for their money and could cause a shock by winning but unfortunately yet again I was as wrong as you could be. Arsenal spanked our backsides good and proper and it really showed how far we still have to go to even be a top 10 side but we can learn from this and fingers crossed with at least one new signing to come Leeds can get this thrashing out of their system ASAP starting next Friday night.