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01 Feb 2025 14:05:10
Archer not even in Southampton squad v Ipswich. Is he off somewhere?
1.) 01 Feb 2025 19:53:49
If he's coming here he will have to try hard to dethrone Piroe and Joseph.
2.) 02 Feb 2025 09:09:59
Agree Mo. Piroe was excellent. Involved, clinical and didn't drift out of the game as he sometimes does. Good to see Joseph get on the score sheet. It should boost his confidence and remind him to keep making those runs in to the box. We have the wingers to provide the service and chip in with goals as well.
Scoring isn't usually the issue but I think we always look a better team when we've two dynamic full backs on the pitch. Bogle and especially Junior looked dangerous and link well with the front line.
Lot of rumours about a signing or two before the deadline but if I had a choice I'd buy a full back who can defend but also has the energy and pace to attack. The FB's put in a shift and although Byram and Wober are sound they don't have that threat going forward.
18 Jan 2025 21:05:08
As much as I like Bamford and what he's done in the past, it seems that he's reached the point where he can't be consistently fit. Gelhardt has gone on loan so the leaves Piroe and Joseph. Piroe is the standout as Joseph has talent but not found a way to deliver it. There are glimpses but nothing consistent. There is a definite need for a striker. Lath and Ihenacho are out of our league financially at the moment. Louie Barry is a good alternative with a good pedigree and scoring in League 1. He can't score any less than Joseph?
Need for a centre back if Pascal's hamstring rules him it for a couple of months plus. Farke knows Omobamidele so that's his call.
Need for a full back so maybe Mumba might be another decision for Farke.
We've missed out on the likes of Burrows in the past.
Buendia maybe available short term.
Alvyn Sanches is mentioned as another midfield alternative but don't know enough about him apart from his reputation which is good for a young player.
Ben Sheaf? Ok but not exciting.
Goodrham at Oxford keeps coming up. Another with potential but maybe not in the area we need at the moment.
The thing is, it Will be those clubs who have strength in depth and/ or avoid a big injury list who will get promoted. Burnley are adding to their squad and I think the Blades will as well. Not concerned about the rest. We are a bit thin up front, at the back and a number 10.
With regards to GK. That won't change. We'll have to put up with our eccentric Frenchman.
1.) 19 Jan 2025 07:20:56
A professionaal ambitioys successful club and hierarchy would never put up with a woeful ( or as you put it " eccentric" gk.
As for Farkey he does so in his doubling down to try to save face
of his oft repeated wholly deeply erronoeous" Meslier is best keeper in Champo" gaff.
2.) 20 Jan 2025 13:41:13
I agree Dune - can't see a new keeper arriving this window.
3.) 21 Jan 2025 13:27:01
That first sentence is hilarious. Try stand up dune.
30 Aug 2024 21:05:21
Has Schmidt signed yet?
1.) 30 Aug 2024 21:52:03
That was my big question!
Reckon it’s delayed, so as to be the final news of the night, looking at it cynically! Still a better window than most, for incomings, at least.
2.) 30 Aug 2024 22:25:17
Signed. 4 year deal. Good signing imo. Very offensively minded!
3.) 30 Aug 2024 22:45:39
It's done. He has signed, unless the BBC are taking Schmidt.
4.) 30 Aug 2024 22:45:51
He's signed.
5.) 30 Aug 2024 22:50:03
Yes he signed club have also confirmed that ends Leeds transfer business in or out for this window.
6.) 31 Aug 2024 11:28:46
Willy has.
25 Aug 2024 19:56:05
No info re Manor Solomon. It's dragging on so either there's a problem with the medical or other clubs are making offers and his agent is weighing up if there are better options. When it becomes complicated it's better to move on and look at the next choice.
1.) 25 Aug 2024 21:03:47
BBC saying the deal is done and dusted.
2.) 25 Aug 2024 21:13:18
Also just heard a rumour Leeds have another option on a permanent who is higher up the wish list who has just been made available. Certainly something has happened, if all was fine it would be announced by now.
3.) 25 Aug 2024 22:12:46
Might just be as simple as waiting for Monday tho?
4.) 26 Aug 2024 07:28:04
Agree with Bright, I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s just that it was Sunday (and today being a Bank Holiday similarly may not see an announcement either) .
5.) 26 Aug 2024 10:17:04
His agent has stated he got thro the medical fine.
6.) 26 Aug 2024 11:06:10
Aaaaand, now it sounds like there’s a sticking point over the loan terms……??.
7.) 26 Aug 2024 11:40:00
Send him on his way. To hard basket. Next.
8.) 26 Aug 2024 12:02:44
Yeah looks like we have other targets lined up now, surely we would have known the finances involved before he arrived for medical, smacks of us either getting cold feet over something picked up in the medical or a player not previously available now is.
9.) 26 Aug 2024 13:22:52
Word is that we prefer Benson from Burnley?
10.) 26 Aug 2024 13:37:28
Benson isn't good enough for Leeds unfortunately.
11.) 27 Aug 2024 11:43:39
In your opinion of course.
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20 Jun 2025 12:12:32
Not sure if there is any valid reason why Bijol's transfer has not been announced. Seems to be dragging on so wonder whether Udinese are holding out for better terms or there is some minor problem with the medical which they're trying reach agreement on.
Some keeper options have already gone. Ramsdale will probably be available but I think a better option is Petrovic who isn't wanted at Chelsea, had a good season at Strausburg but won't be cheap.
{Ed001's Note - how is it dragging on? People are so impatient, it is not just the tests that need to be done, the results have to be assessed and his past medical records need to be examined as well. I would be worried if it took less than 48 hours, that would suggest it was not very thorough.}
1.) 20 Jun 2025 13:48:38
I believe he’s left the country now and no1 has said anything about it’s going pear shaped and apparently everything is signed so just when the club want to announce it. Alf said they like Fridays, any reason Alf?
2.) 20 Jun 2025 15:01:09
I was under the impression everything was sorted but due to PSR we won't announce until July ??
But I could be wrong.
3.) 20 Jun 2025 16:20:39
As 51 says, I was of the understanding that it couldn't be announced until July 1st so it is in next years accounts.
4.) 20 Jun 2025 16:48:46
Good. Hopefully that explains any delay and why freebies don't count.
But we still need a keeper and hopefully the recruitment team will spring a surprise just like they did with Nmecha.
5.) 20 Jun 2025 17:14:50
He wants to get married beforehand, that's all it is as far as I've read!?
6.) 20 Jun 2025 17:20:20
He's gone on his honeymooon and the reports are that he's waiting for his British Work Permit to be sorted. Although there should be no problems, Leeds won't announce until it is finalised.
Info courtesy of IGerLynch. great channel, buddy, keep it up!
7.) 20 Jun 2025 18:25:12
As per Leeroy and Feath, why close a deal that is primed when it would impact PSR for this year, there is no urgency if all is good, I believe Alf stated a little while ago we need to wait for the new year come July. 40ers aren't going to advertise their moves anyway and we only know what's in the media, a lot of which is pure speculation. Trust in our recruitment team peeps ?.
8.) 21 Jun 2025 01:13:21
As far as I know. We can announce the transfer but not register it until July 1.
9.) 21 Jun 2025 09:51:40
Yeah you can announce it whenever you like. It's registering that is date sensitive.
24 May 2025 17:25:18
Good news that Wilder can't boast that he has the joint best team in Yorkshire. It won't be an easy season for the Blades next year.
1.) 24 May 2025 18:56:32
Can't believe Sheff didn't win, I have it on reliable authority from someone who used to post on here and has never been wrong that's he's the best coach in the division by a mile and so much better than Farke. No clue how they could possibly have failed ?.
2.) 24 May 2025 20:15:09
Happy days well unless you are said former poster.
19 Apr 2025 10:52:48
Of course we want to be promoted but we should want to go up as Champions, not runners up.
We're capable of winning all three matches, especially as two are at home. However, Bristol may be desperate to consolidate their play off place and the finale against a team that may or may not have anything to play for except pride and a contract.
Some, however, might argue that's a dangerous combination.
A lot will depend on Mondays result v the Potters but at the moment I hope the Blades win, put some pressure on Burnley and give us a cushion at the top. I don't want the Clarets to win all three remaining and maybe take top spot by a small margin.
1.) 19 Apr 2025 11:12:58
Defo want to be champions but definitely don't want blades to win! That would lead to more squeaky bum time. Let's get promoted then become champions.
2.) 19 Apr 2025 11:42:48
If we are already up then zero nerves should make games easier. A draw in the Blunts game and a win Vs Stoke would be the best scenario.
3.) 19 Apr 2025 12:02:50
Darlow in goal all season we would have already been confirmed Champions several games ago.
4.) 19 Apr 2025 12:24:41
Promotion 1st please! Don't want blunts to win, God forbid they do and we loose.
Don't even want to go there ?.
5.) 19 Apr 2025 12:26:39
100% Agree Alf - that's the best option; guaranteed promotion and probably Champions.
If Sheffield win, then everything still on the table; that could end up very "Leedsy".
So, we just need the Blunts to drop points on Monday and we win; period.
Hopefully, Bristol City would have secured their spot by the time they play us; in any event, I think we will beat them anyway.
6.) 19 Apr 2025 13:39:20
Love to be champions but also don’t care in the sense that promotion is a game changer and all that matters.
7.) 19 Apr 2025 14:19:36
3 points on Monday and Burnley to draw best results. Imagine the atmosphere v Bristol if promotion is confirmed.
8.) 19 Apr 2025 15:16:18
Complete hypothetical BS Baz. It's impossible to know, so a futile statement to make. And you have the cheek to prattle on endlessly about an adjective OP used once after Burnley signed Jonjo Shelvey!? ??.
9.) 19 Apr 2025 15:38:47
AIMO Brighty.
Facts remain since Darlow came in 10 points from 12 and no goals conceded due to gk error.
10.) 19 Apr 2025 16:53:38
No doubt clean sheet down to Darlow ?.
11.) 19 Apr 2025 17:12:08
Fair enough Baz. It just reads like a statement of fact. Opinion it is.
12.) 19 Apr 2025 17:24:40
Hopefully Plymouth will want protect their players, injury wise, so that they can keep their value.
13.) 19 Apr 2025 17:40:49
Darlow could easily have been sent off; got mugged in his box and last night pushed his save right into the path of an Oxford striker if he had been more switched on.
Don't get me wrong, we all want it to work on the goalkeeping front, but let's not pretend all our issues have been solved.
It could be as easy to say we have won the last three because James has been injured? That would of course would be a silly thing to deduce. Facts are, we are top because the Blunts had a terrible week, nothing more, nothing less.
14.) 19 Apr 2025 18:02:47
It is and always has been in our hands Mon braves. It was Leeds that knuckled down and still secured points during a stutter. Its Leeds that had the fortitude to then string 3 wins together and it will be Leeds that secure promotion and a title. What the others do is up to them, it matters not to us, but if things pan out well, the promotion party against Bristol will be a riot ?On to glory bruvvers an sisters UTWDTP.
15.) 19 Apr 2025 18:32:42
Can't see what all the fuss is about. It's surely simple. All we need to do is win our remaining games and up we go! what's so difficult?
16.) 19 Apr 2025 20:54:57
Agree 100% Leodis. Finish with a bang, and say goodbye to the champo with 9 points from 9. Jobs a good 'un!
17.) 20 Apr 2025 07:10:08
Darlow in goal for the whole season and improving it is pure hypothesis and is based on zero facts.
Basically the post means nothing but only to falsely enhance your egotistical agenda.
18.) 20 Apr 2025 10:08:43
To add to that it is no different to saying, if we had played Schmidt all season rather than Firpo, we would’ve won this league easily.
Absolute nonsense comment, what you should be doing is praising Farke for his decision making rather than your constant hindsight and forever changing opinions.
19.) 20 Apr 2025 11:32:44
The goalkeeper ( not left back fgs) position is THE most important position on pitch OP. Jeez.
20.) 20 Apr 2025 12:46:00
8 thumbs up for that hypothetical nonsense? Looks like someone has caught Walter disease.?
Very sad indeed.
21.) 20 Apr 2025 15:40:52
Don’t worry Brighty
There’s enough of us who think differently!
13 Mar 2025 08:35:19
The assistant referee is the same one who disallowed a goal for offside v Coventry. Thought it was a tight call BTBH I have more problems with the referee, Dean Whitestone.
In 22 games he's had 74 yellows and 1 red card. Last night none. Maybe trying to get his average down? There's a difference between letting the game flow and keeping control and protecting players.
Missed the blatant penalty calls.
Keith Hackett said the ref shouldn't have delayed play when there was pushing and shoving at a corner but apart from that he had a good game! Must have nodded off just after kick off.
1.) 13 Mar 2025 09:41:55
Completely agree Dun, and how did the defender get away with the forearm smash on James at the end!
2.) 13 Mar 2025 10:17:26
More terrible officiating for LUFC.
3.) 13 Mar 2025 12:09:56
Yet another phallus jockey ref….
09 Mar 2025 22:38:23
There's a lot of banter about how we're badly treated by referees and Mancunian ones in particular and how Sky try to undermine us with kick off times. I think most clubs in the Championship would complain about the standard of refereeing and the reason we have early kick-offs is because we're top of the division. Who wants to watch Plymouth v Derby on a Saturday lunchtime?
We were awful today and bullied by a team with much less ability. Very scrappy game which suited Pompey and we didn't have the pressure in the second half which we've come to expect. We had our chances but didn't take them so we got what we deserved.
I think Burnley will be champions because of their defence. 10 goals conceded and we're the next best with 23. They've now started to score more so combined with their defence I think they are favourites although they're in third place at the moment.
Regarding selection. I think Ao and Rothwell should start. No point been negative. I would also "rest" Aaronson and try to find an alternative no 10. Willie, Raz or Solomon. Not sure which ( sort out on the training ground) but BA has either been worked too hard or hasn't got the ability for a no 10.
I said before the WBA game that the hard work starts now and we haven't grasped it. Hopefully 6 points v Millwall and QPR will put us back on track to automatic promotion.
1.) 09 Mar 2025 23:59:18
QPR away is the classic example of a bogey fixture for us.
2.) 10 Mar 2025 00:52:47
Some good points well made Dune.
Definitely concur on positive changes needed to starting line up
My line up vs Millwall
Meslier ( would love someone better)
Bogle
Rodon
Pascal
Firpo ( or Schmidt)
Tanaka
Rothwell
DJ
Gnonto
Rama
Piroe
rest Solomon to bench
dont want to see BA or IG start in remaining games this season.
3.) 10 Mar 2025 01:04:16
and yesss it wouldn't surprise at all now if the Desperadoes ( aka Burnley ) finish as Championes.
4.) 10 Mar 2025 05:26:34
You only wish they would as yet again, it suits your agenda rather than supporting your own team.
Very sad.
5.) 10 Mar 2025 12:04:03
Nah top 6 OP
However after your very unwise dismissive comments of Burnley it wpuld be so typical for them to do so.
11 Jul 2025 13:09:11
6ft 4?
11 Jul 2025 07:04:18
Agree with Aus. Boga's return last year was poor for both goals and assists and his scoring record over his career isn't good. Solomon had the chance of a long run of games last season and showed what he can do with both goals and assists. Even when he was subbed and didn't like it he came back with another performance. Kudus already signed by Spurs and rumours that they've triggered Gibbs White release clause and medical booked. Solomon won't get much if a look in.
There is talk that Trabz have bid £7m for Boga. Even at that price I'd rather pay double for Solomon.
09 Jul 2025 19:07:27
When we signed Nmecha out of the blue on a free, Bijol at a lower fee than expected and Bornau for a relatively small fee things looked fairly good. Ok, Gudmonson came for £10m but that wasn't to be unexpected for an established FB.
Sunderland, however, have made the decision to splash the cash and have already spent over £100m. It might turn out to be a waste of money but their view is you go in for the player you want, pay the fee with limited haggling and work on the basis that staying up will make it worth it financially.
We seem to be in a Trumpian situation that we want the deal more than the result. There can't be much between selling club's valuations and our offers. If we want the player maybe we should just pay the difference, get them signed and move on to the next one.
There were rumours that we had £120m plus to spend. To date we've spent 25%. Hopefully the remaining £90m are going to be spent fairly soon on the right players in the right positions.
09 Jul 2025 16:01:37
Lyon just reinstated to L1 so don't have the pressure to sell.
08 Jul 2025 18:55:41
Agree. Relatively cheap cost to the club and at this stage of his career he must gain some satisfaction that he's still around the Premier League. Good back up and one we know.
11 Jul 2025 13:14:39
I haven't seen his games, only clips, but that's often the case with the players we're linked with.
However, his stats look good and the articles about him suggest that he's more at home at Hoffenheim where they play him as an out and out defender, no 6 or 8, rather than the more advanced role he had at Mainz.
11 Jul 2025 09:29:25
Agree. We need someone like that to break up attacks. Maybe we offer more on add ons such as staying up to sweeten the deal. we don't lose on that basis.
11 Jul 2025 07:13:34
If we do bring in only three then I can't see us spending this rumoured £120 to £150m unless we go really big on a striker and CM. I would like some more cover at FB and I think there's more chance of Solomon coming back now that Spurs are spending on wide men. They're over run with them.
09 Jul 2025 21:50:23
If we missed out on an occasional target I could accept it but we seem to have several players on our list who we lose to teams who we are likely to be battling with next season. It's not new. There is a long list of players who went on to better things who we were interested in but couldn't clinch the deal-Gakpo, Cunha, etc.
09 Jul 2025 19:38:01
Entirely agree. We seem to be more interested in the deal than the end objective. The best deals are where you both come out feeling a bit miffed, not I got one over on the other guy.