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01 Sep 2026 12:19:28
Latest rumour says we're after Hwang Hee-Chan from Wolves, but we'll probably end up getting beaten to him too.
1.) 01 Sep 2026 12:45:27
Five goals in his last 56 prem games. Doesn't really inspire.
2.) 01 Sep 2026 12:54:20
Agreed, but is a superior alternative on the cards? If not, I'll take him.
3.) 01 Sep 2026 13:11:36
Agreed, JR.
4.) 01 Sep 2026 13:12:56
He had a good run 2 or 3 seasons ago, but he's very inconsistent and more of a striker. Be interesting to see whether Willie goes, as the stance was he won't unless we bring in a winger (Mudryk presumably) , and Hwang isn't a direct replacement.
If he's all we get, then I'd take him, but at the moment, it seems a bit of an underwhelming statement of intent.
5.) 01 Sep 2026 13:13:52
Always admired his work rate, but his scoring record isn't inspiring.
6.) 01 Sep 2026 13:17:57
A classic case of just wanting players through the door for the sake of it. Then, the following season, when they've not played & go on loan for free or sold for peanuts, the same fans crying that we're s*** at selling players..
7.) 01 Sep 2026 13:26:24
Definitely would take Hwang. Can also play wide and behind front 2.
8.) 01 Sep 2026 13:32:09
Finch, so you would prefer that other Korean striker "Mr No Wan"?
Hwang is decent, versatile and a good option from the bench.
Plus Leeds would sell a shed load of shirts in South Korea. lol.
9.) 01 Sep 2026 14:16:27
He was offered to us. No chance we are in for him though. Not at the level we want
We want £50m players, but at a £10m price tag, hence we aren't getting anyone.
10.) 01 Sep 2026 14:54:44
He is s***.
11.) 01 Sep 2026 15:58:18
The Italian window closes at 7pm BST, so Willie has three hours to get his transfer done. Doesn't sound like we have an alternative taking a medical.
12.) 01 Sep 2026 16:12:20
No Baz, I'd rather leave it to the club & trust their judgement, as they know the finances of the club & the targets, rather than crying & moaning on here, because they didn't sign someone who, I heard, Dave down the chippy, whose mate knows Farke's postman, said we were signing.
Half of the lads are crying because we didn't sign players X, Y & Z, when we weren't even in for them in the first place.
13.) 01 Sep 2026 16:41:55
Too trusting, perhaps.
And I am 100% sure, Finch, that before this summer window commenced, you would have had thought it necessary that Leeds signing an additional striker would be a must..
Leeds not signing a striker is a mistake, imo ..dont blow over half your transfer budget on a gk perhaps.
14.) 01 Sep 2026 17:02:02
Well to be fair Baz, you've already doubled down on your keeper transfers.& were wrong both times.
Not too trusting, but not prepared to throw my toys out of the pram. yeah, we all wanted a striker & it was supposed to be the main target, but for one person on here to say "I'll be furious if we don't sigh Flemming" is hilarious :)
I'm just back from Seoul actually Baz, saw a few man utd tops, so definitley a market to exploit, although baseball is their thing.
15.) 01 Sep 2026 17:26:45
Yep, Korea is a very nice place, Finch. I know South East Asia very well, I used to work and live in Japan.
Football is a very close second behind football in Japan and Korea.
I agree re your comment on the poster's comment on Flemming.
But (with ref to Chris' point) , Leeds have spent over £60 million on keepers transfers in past 2 seasons, and none on strikers.
16.) 01 Sep 2026 17:28:01
* Behind baseball.
17.) 01 Sep 2026 17:42:03
Yeah Baz, I get that about the keepers. Perri was a big gamble, or rather a compromise of who they really wanted. Had he worked out, then I'm sure the striker would've possibly been a record-breaking transfer this season. However, it didn't, so we have to play with the cards we are dealt. Providing we see this season out, then that may be the next big thing & perhaps the 10 that we've been screaming for for the last 4 seasons!
I honestly don't think the club are that stupid that they think they can get through the season or to Jan, with just 2 strikers.
I'm prepared to do the walk of shame later today if that's the case.
I visited Japan a few years back. It's some place. I recommend it to everyone as a place to go.
18.) 01 Sep 2026 17:52:06
Good follow up post and points, Finch. ?
29 Aug 2026 09:47:15
New name (to me) appeared on the rumour mill today, Emerson Pata, a 22 yr old LW with Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle. Ipswich, Bayer Leverkusen and Sunderland (them again) also allegedly sniffing.
1.) 29 Aug 2026 13:05:31
Zero chance of a work permit for a 22 year old.
18 Aug 2026 11:21:20
Leeds Live says we're interested in FC Midtjylland striker Darío Osorio.
1.) 18 Aug 2026 19:45:53
We're one among many, JR.
2.) 18 Aug 2026 21:27:30
Seems unlikely given he's a right winger.
3.) 19 Aug 2026 13:26:26
Left footer, though, so possible. Would love us to get him.
29 Jun 2026 10:52:47
According to Calciomercato in Italy,
Leeds United are ahead of Aston Villa in the battle to sign 23-year-old Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Serie A side Parma.
1.) 29 Jun 2026 14:27:16
Prefer the derby bloke tbh. But motorbike is better than Perri. Not sure either would agree to be back until, if Darlow is given the first choice nod, which I expect, he woulda been to see off Devon interest.
2.) 29 Jun 2026 15:26:27
Apparently Darlow wants to stay at Leeds, partly due to him and his family being settled here, and also being with his Welsh teammates, but not necessarily pushing for 1st team football. He mainly wanted better wages.
3.) 29 Jun 2026 15:56:51
There's absolutely no way we spend £25-30m on Suzuki to be back up to a 35-year-old Darlow.
I wouldn't be too surprised to see Perri or Gnonto go the other way to "cheapen" the cash involved in any deal.
4.) 29 Jun 2026 16:25:47
I quite fancy the Freiburg goalie Noah Atubolu, but he's also rated at £25M. However, Freiburg want to sign Willie Gnonto, so some sort of PX deal could be possible.
5.) 29 Jun 2026 20:02:08
Apart from Darlow our recruitment of keepers over the last few years has been abysmal. I don't think Perri is a total lost cause at the moment but FGS just strike a deal with KD and shut down the rumours that we're about to spend £25 m plus on a replacement.
There are other areas that need more urgent attention and cash.
Fabrizio Romano confirming that the Harry Wilson deal is now done?
24 Jun 2026 12:58:58
At 12:39 today Leeds Live announced that "Leeds United have agreed a deal to sign Harry Wilson as a free agent, with a medical to follow in due course."
Looks like the rumours are finally coming to pass.
1.) 24 Jun 2026 17:14:21
Great news, JR.
2.) 25 Jun 2026 01:03:02
Of course, contrary to what some people would have us believe, I'm pretty sure it won't be a "done deal" until after the medical. I know I'd not sign the contract on behalf of the club until that is complete. Those of us with long memories only need to cite the name Asa Hartford in that respect.
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22 Sep 2026 20:56:09
Leeds United U21s 4, Barnsley 3. Hat trick for 18 yr old Callum Mills.
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1.) 22 Sep 2026 23:31:36
It was 4 - 0 after 80 mins! They played really well though for 60 mins.
2.) 22 Sep 2026 23:44:59
Three goals conceded to wee Barnsley
Oops.
3.) 23 Sep 2026 01:05:50
We are talking teenagers against grizzled older pros, so any win is good, even only agin wee Barnsley.
At the same time, Accrington Stanley beat Sunderland U21s, Crewe Alexandra beat Aston Villa U21s, Bradford beat Newcastle U21s, Leicester beat Fulham U21s, Luton beat Ipswich U21s and Plymouth Argyle beat Crystal Palace U21s. Also Liverpool U21s only beat Rochdale, and Notts Forest U21s beat Burton Albion after penalty shoot outs.
Leeds United were the only Prem U21s to win in regular time, so don't be too hard on them.
4.) 23 Sep 2026 07:51:44
Read that Callum Mills is the youngest hat trick scorer in the cup!
5.) 23 Sep 2026 08:55:39
I watched it, and as I said earlier, it was an impressive performance. I was pleased for them that they hung on at the end as an equaliser would have been totally undeserved.
6.) 23 Sep 2026 10:36:15
So 2 things
1) Perhaps the authorities wanna have a look at clubs fielding a team of grizzled old pros in a suppposed U21 comp.
Imo ahould be one or two max older players above 21
And
2) Hopefully at least one or two of these young Leeds players actually make it at Leeds
ie eventual first teamers.
7.) 23 Sep 2026 11:03:09
The EFL Trophy is not a U21 competition. It's a knock-out tournament for clubs in EFL Leagues One and Two, as well as the "academy teams" of 16 invited Premier League clubs.
The rules state that for the invited teams, there must be a Minimum of six players in the starting line-up who are aged under 21 on 30 June 2026, and can be a Maximum of two players on the team sheet who are aged over 21 and have also made forty or more senior appearances.
8.) 23 Sep 2026 11:14:46
Ok JR thanks for info; makes sense
I no longer follow the U21 team.
9.) 23 Sep 2026 12:39:26
I don't think a manager has the time to bring any youth through the ranks and into the first team, unless they are exceptional.
Generally most youth players don't make it to the first team because perhaps they are simply not good enough.
Ultimately young players need to be thrown into the deep end from time to time so to develop but that needs patience and perseverance, and patience doesn't exist in football anymore.
It's all about hitting the ground running and being an instant success or you're out.
A managers existence hangs by a thread on a weekly basis in modern day football, he can't afford young players not performing to the level the fans demand.
The youth system which we were very proud of at Leeds United is possibly a derelict place now and that maybe very similar at many other clubs these days.
I honestly can't remember the last academy player made it to the first team as a regular.
10.) 23 Sep 2026 13:50:12
OP - Harry Gray, Kalvin Phillips, Archie Gray, Lewis Cook, James Milner and Danny Rose to name a few. Latterly Joe Gelhardt and Pascal Struijk came in and played a few games for the U21s before advancing to the first team squad.
11.) 23 Sep 2026 14:04:29
Not sure that made any sense opti. Managers are supposed to do best by the club and team. Not self interest. But yeah. Not so many coming through these days but nothing wrong with blooding in cups. I don't care about cups.
12.) 23 Sep 2026 14:05:56
Yes indeed JR.theres been some.
Also doing well Charlie Cresswell, Leif Davis and Max Dean.
13.) 23 Sep 2026 19:35:37
With due respect JR, Harry Gray is not a regular first team player, Archie is not with us in the Premiership. Gelhardt and Struijk didn't come through the academy as such, Gelhardt played for Wigan before arriving at Elland rd.
Milner, Rose etc were nearly 30 years ago.
We can buy youngsters from European clubs but there's no homegrown young lads coming through the system since the likes of Milner, Smith and David Batty. etc.
14.) 23 Sep 2026 20:09:20
I watched the first 60 minutes of the game and I was blown away at the quality of our play, and all I could think was, at what point is all this quality coached out of them. It's probably a bit far-fetched, but no one on last night first hour wouldn't do a job [a better job] in the first team.
Vincent, on the right week, beat his [grizzly old] man and sent some stunning crosses in. I'm a bit like Baz in that I seldom take the time with the U21's, but given it was on, there was little else competing with it, and it is Leeds after all, I watched. I'll definitely watch some more.
15.) 24 Sep 2026 00:39:51
OP, your exact words were "I honestly can't remember the last academy player made it to the first team as a regular". Your memory must be a little hazy because both Archie Gray and Kalvin Phillips did just that, so did a number of others over many years. OK, none are playing for us now, but many more have done so before moving on to play for other clubs, Lewis Cook at Bournemouth, Leif Davis at Ipswich, Lewie Coyle at Hull, Charlie Cresswell at Rennes. True, Joe Gelhardt and Pascal Struijk did not start in our academy, but both came from other clubs and spent a whole year playing for the academy team before moving up to the first team squad.
Equally, the current Leeds squad has a number of players who came through the academies at other clubs, James Trafford at Man City. DCL at Sheffield Utd, Joe Rodon at Swansea etc etc. That's the way the football world works nowadays. Harry Gray and Callum Mills may end up playing for Leeds Utd, or may move on to other clubs, but it is still worthwhile having an academy and cultivating such talent.
16.) 24 Sep 2026 06:35:49
I don't dismiss the fact that there are few players that still do come through the youth academies at football clubs including our very own. My point was more about how it has vastly diminished and the reason or reasons why.?
It is still only a small handful of academy players over recent years compared to what it used to be.
My guess as I have mentioned already
is that it is more likely to rising financial stakes which is shifting the focus toward immediate results and more global recruitment and perhaps managers not wanting to risk their precious time and positions in guiding potential youth players to the first. team.
There is an undeniable decrease in the top six clubs today using academy players compared to previous eras.
My memory is fine JR, you just miss my point is all.
19 Sep 2026 18:01:09
Brighton's performances on Wednesday and today make our 1:1 draw against them at home look quite encouraging.
1.) 19 Sep 2026 18:10:38
True JR re our draw.
and we should / could have beaten Brighton even.
Surprised by Gooners performance today.
2.) 19 Sep 2026 19:11:04
Agree both Brighton and Brentford results this weekend put our performances against them, and more generally in this first part of the season, into context. Agree Baz we perhaps could/should have beaten Brighton but equally I think we could/should have lost to Brentford, so 2 points from those games seems "fair”.
But our (IMO) excellent form so far really needs the cherry on the icing on the cake with a win against palace tomorrow. Then I am in dreamland.
3.) 19 Sep 2026 19:24:42
I was just thinking the same JR.
And as Baz has said, we should have beaten them - our first half performance was excellent but simply couldn't finish off our chances.
Let's hope we can tomorrow vs the Palace.
4.) 19 Sep 2026 20:01:54
Agree. We got away with a draw against Brentford but should have had the win against Brighton. But take the points and move on.
I think the lesson is that we need to establish ourselves as a Premier League team over a few seasons and not think we're entitled to European football within a couple of years just because we've played in European finals.
Brighton and Brentford and to a lesser extent Bournemouth have worked their way into becoming established top tier teams and we need to do the same. It's a marathon not a sprint.
5.) 19 Sep 2026 20:27:06
Totally agree Dunelm, although our progress looks great right now, I still think there'll be some disappointing matches we'll encounter, with several Farke Out moments, but I can see positive evidence of improvement in our team.
I don't think we'll have a very stressful relegation ordeal this time, but I also don't envisage a European qualification either.
In truth we are not ready for any European football and It can be a poisoned chalice to some football clubs.
In my opinion if we can finish mid table this season I'd be totally stoked, I don't want to be the club that freakishly overachieves, this season, it will just set us up for massive expectations the following season, followed by massive disappointments the season after.
It's usually how it ends up.
6.) 19 Sep 2026 21:05:14
Interesting listening to a Brentford supporter on 606 tonight saying that with all due respect to Watford, Burnley, WBA, etc it's the likes of Brentford, Brighton and Leeds who will become the disruptive clubs that the top six don't like and also praised Farke's contribution to United's development.
I agree OP, mid table will be fine at the end of this season. Increase the capacity at Elland Road and develop the off field commercial income and we can kick on to European football but maybe not for two or three years. We need to put in the foundations before we build the fortress.
7.) 19 Sep 2026 21:36:59
100% fellas! Feet firmly planted!
8.) 19 Sep 2026 23:20:09
Bang on Dunelm.
9.) 19 Sep 2026 23:48:44
Jaysus lads can you not show some verve for this season? Stop all the hoping for mid table nonsense and walk before you can run crap. I'm hoping for top six and I don't see why we can't. As for clubs over achieving, is there really such a thing? If say we finished 5th this season would that be overachieving? No it wouldn't.
It would mean we've had a good campaign and thoroughly deserved our finishing position.
10.) 20 Sep 2026 08:06:47
Last time we got promoted with Marcelo we finished 9th in the league, the next season we were in a relegation battle. Blades did the same and Sunderland might go the same way this season although I don't think they will be battling relegation. For many promoted teams they can have a big bounce for one or two seasons then they suddenly are swirling around the plug hole of relegation, it also happened to the Florists more recently.
You can never predict these things it's just the way things turn out in football.
Like any football fan I certainly won't be unhappy if we achieve European football, which the media are eagerly building us up for, but you got to achieve to same or better the next season as the fans and media will expect it.
I prefer us to be below the radar and gradually build our team into a sustainable and a complete weapon of a football club in the future, bit like Brentford and Brighton are now.
So yes, it's learn to walk before you can run for me.
Overachieving happens often in football.
11.) 20 Sep 2026 08:50:51
Can't agree OP. Where you finish in the league is where you deserve to finish.
If we were to qualify for Europe and the following season came say 16th but we won a European trophy I'd take that all day long. Aston Villa and Newcastle have shown what is possible in recent seasons after promotion.
12.) 20 Sep 2026 09:33:33
Understood Corkey, just our differing opinions.
Winning a trophy is what football is all about, I feel building a squad with depth and quality with time, can give a club a better chance to deal with the Premiership and European football in the same season.
It's arguable that Villa and Newcastle have overspent, they got European football but at a cost of losing their best players to balance their accounts.
They are not role model clubs for me.
13.) 20 Sep 2026 12:42:25
So let's do a Brentford or Bournemouth and finish mid table every season and win eff all.
14.) 20 Sep 2026 13:47:53
Brentford are now I believe tapping on the door for a Champions League spot, they are never going to win it, but the money would come in use.
15.) 20 Sep 2026 15:08:43
I give up. The money would come in use for more mid table obscurity? It sounds like you want us to be another Everton, win eff all but never get relegated? We definitely have different opinions. You want to tread water and I want to reach for the stars.
16.) 20 Sep 2026 21:45:48
Corkey I don't think you are even reading all of my post if so you wouldn't have posted what you have.
Never mind and good luck.
16 Sep 2026 22:27:48
Devon 2, BHA 3. ???.
1.) 17 Sep 2026 00:05:52
Tell you what JR.I am starting to look forward to Leeds United playing Man United at home in 4 weeks.
Could this be a great time to play them ?
.and beat them at home since a 1 nil Harry Kewell header dispatched them!
2.) 17 Sep 2026 00:34:51
It'll be an interesting encounter, we've got the better defence, and they've got better forwards, let's see who comes out on top. Comparing recent performances, BHA only managed to hold us to a draw on their home turf, but playing away at Old Trashyard they managed a 3:2 win.
3.) 17 Sep 2026 06:49:05
Why would you not look forward to a Man U v Leeds fixture ?
They also haven't been a threat for a long time. The three points against them is very achievable, even at Old Trashyard.
I honestly can't see Carrick holding on to his job longer than December, but hey, let's all hope does because this is going to get very messy for them in my opinion.
4.) 17 Sep 2026 03:58:31
Think Devon owner will have his feelers out already. Using who is available and who wants it. Not sure how long Carrick will get. End of October most likely at least. Will could put the final nail in his coffin ?.
5.) 17 Sep 2026 08:55:19
Agent Darlow, Leeds Banter here. Congratulations on helping remove Devon from the League Cup. Your next mission is to get into the first team then your objectives will be issued to you. We'll done on completing your first task. Over and out.
6.) 17 Sep 2026 08:56:11
I don't get that comment opti about not looking forward to playing Devon. How's our record against them over the last 5,6 or 15 years. I for one are not looking to playing gunners, city, probably Chelsea and Liverpool too. I don't like losing.
You just seem to pick at all the innocent reflective comments by everyone. It's perfectly reasonable to not looking forward to a fixture that there is a good possibility we will lose. Although I don't think we will this time.
7.) 17 Sep 2026 11:00:23
Spot on Aus.
8.) 17 Sep 2026 11:02:40
JR, did Darlow make gaffes? nope.
9.) 17 Sep 2026 11:08:57
Personally, i look forward to watching every Leeds match, whats the point otherwise?
10.) 17 Sep 2026 11:18:51
Didn't look at the line up, feath. Hilarious. That's what you get eh. 5.4 rating. Oh well. That's his lot until fa cup. Or not.
11.) 17 Sep 2026 11:19:39
Are you kidding me, Aus?
Do you seriously not enjoy to watch our team play against our greatest rivals Manchester United?
I've missed this fixture for so many years in our exile in the Championship and League 1.
When the Premiership fixtures are announced, it's the first one I look for, both home and away.
I think yourself and one or two others need to ease off a bit at singling me out as some self obsessed, vindictive and hateful poster on here.
It's just football banter on a football banter site. If you don't like my posts then don't read them.
12.) 17 Sep 2026 11:45:12
So you enjoyed watching Leeds concede 6 v Chelsea in the second half?
Seeing as you enjoy watching Leeds every game, does that mean that you also enjoy every performance as part of enjoying the game?
13.) 17 Sep 2026 12:30:37
I think OP has been picked up wrong. Seems like he was saying there's no need to worry about playing Man Utd anymore and based on the last few years I agree.
14.) 17 Sep 2026 11:58:29
Lol Aus, ? you just pick pieces out of posts to contend with that suit your point of view. What happened, happened v Chelsea, but we were great first half. Of course it hurts if we lose, but are you saying you refuse to watch us if you are scared of the result.
We are Leeds and we fear no one, i will send you some tena for the Arsenal and Man Utd matches. I for one can't wait to see how we measure up and you may be surprised, you never know! ?.
15.) 17 Sep 2026 13:05:19
Well said cork, seems ever post OP post has some waiting to pick apart. But others jump to defend their own right of opinion.
16.) 17 Sep 2026 14:17:17
Arguably Baz, Darlow was slow off his line for the first Brighton goal, but blameless for the other two. The back 4 were all useless, but Carrick didn't bring on Harry Maguire from the bench, a bit slower now, but still hugely experienced. DCL will looking forward to playing against them if that's their best defence.
17.) 17 Sep 2026 13:09:01
I would also point out Aus, at no time did i say i enjoyed watching Leeds get beat, just that i look forward to watching our boys. What happens in the game is another conversation. Again you interpret a post as it suits your argument.
18.) 17 Sep 2026 13:47:44
No vid. I'm saying I don't enjoy losing. I don't enjoy playing badly. I don't look forward to playing against the likes of gunners ( I wonder why ?) . You are saying you always look forward and enjoy watching Leeds play. So in theory we never play badly.
Or you enjoy us playing badly. A perfectly harmless comment by Baz saying. I repeat. He is looking forward to watching Leeds play Devon. Because we have a good chance of winning. Was pounced on by opti and you as a negative. When it was a positive. Pathetic.
19.) 17 Sep 2026 15:34:08
Way too much sensitivity going on here.
No football fan is happy to see his or her football team lose, thats just daft.
I think our team, probably more than any other big name team has lost the most games against non league teams in the Cup.
They are not feared teams, but it also shows how unpredictable Cup games can be, especially when so many changes are made, in reference to the Chelsea match.
Yes Cork, Man Utd are not the team they once were, we beat them last season away and a game on our turf I fancy us big time.
I don't fear for us against any team, even Arsenal and they thumped us last season, home and away. I always see games like the Arsenal one this season as a challenge to do better, do I think we will beat them ? probably not, but the excitement for me is how we can challenge them them better this time.
No team that we play this season will think they are guaranteed to win, we do already have some respect.
20.) 17 Sep 2026 16:07:58
Very well said Aus. my initial post was 100% a positive.
21.) 17 Sep 2026 16:13:21
I don't know, you pop off to France for a month and everyone is getting far too emotional, it's a banter site on your phone, you can delete it, ignore it, or pick and choose your way around it, but it's your free time. never waste ya time on something that, annoys and irritates ya!
I've only ever known one individual who was personal in his posts and he was barred long ago, so enjoy, all Leeds aren't we! Petit pois as Del Boy would say ?.
22.) 17 Sep 2026 16:27:49
I'm sure your post was meant in a positive sense but in your post you say "I'm starting to look forward to the Man Utd game" as is if you doubted it before they played Brighton last night.
That doesn't sound so positive to me.
Were our results against them last season not convincing enough for you that we can beat them this season ?
Ultimately Baz, Man United are not the same team post Ferguson era.
23.) 17 Sep 2026 16:34:15
Bit confused Aus an Baz, don't quite see how saying i look forward to watching Leeds is an attack on Baz when i am basically agreeing with him? But hey ho.
24.) 17 Sep 2026 16:42:02
I for one, can't wait for the Arsenal game; it will be a benchmark of how we are progressing.
The most disappointing game for me last season, was Arsenal at home. I was convinced we would give them a game. Arguably we played better at their place, even if the score line suggests otherwise. Away, we were terrible for 10 minutes either side of half-time; at home we never got going at all.
If we're on it, we can beat anyone in the league in my opinion.
I'm just happy we get the opportunity.
25.) 17 Sep 2026 18:04:23
Toughest for me Ani was Brighton away, didn't help that I was sitting with some Brighton coaches, Forest away was the worst to watch, however given where we are I always expect they fight for the badge but cannot be shocked to be turned over by the Gunners who are probably in top five sides in the world just now.
26.) 17 Sep 2026 18:44:22
I agree with Ani + OP here, right here right now our club should fear no 1 in this league, we are a solid outfit who cause issues for opposition all over zee park.
Our tempo / intensity is now akin to a 12 lth man along with our fans,it's others who now are feeling a bit nervous about once again coming to Beeston to try and win a game
All Leeds aren't We !
27.) 17 Sep 2026 19:11:44
Think some peeps are being a wee bit too prematurely giddy after the Newcastle win.its one match vs a mediocre team nowt more
Facts are Leeds have played so far
6 matches
Won 3 Drawn 2 Lost 1
Goals scored 12 Goals conceded 9
Good start but hardly all conquering
We/ Leeds United may not / should not fear any team.but there still remain two teams this seez who are without doubt much,much better than us.
Arsenal for one.and I dont believe there's any one on this forum confident or expecting a Leeds win at the Gooners in a few weeks time.
28.) 17 Sep 2026 19:15:11
Ani.both matches vs Arsenal,away to Brighton and Forest were all demoralising.
But even more uber annoying was the Newcastle 4 Leeds 3 match.
29.) 17 Sep 2026 20:29:30
You obviously didn't see how much we improved especially towards the end of last season and continuing that momentum into the beginning of this season with some pretty decent new recruits.
Stats are always misleading, one bad cup game makes it look like we've been leaking a lot of goals in the Premiership, which we all know is not true.
On the contrary we haven't looked so solid in defense and goalkeeping since God knows when, not to mention how Bogle and Justin have and are linking up so well, with DCL looking like he has a new lease in life with zero injury problems.
By the way, what do you mean that we don't appear all conquering ? Do you really expect to win the league this season, I'm confused.
For me it's either a blind person or someone with a personal agenda who believes in everything contrary to any improvements at Leeds United, which obviously doesn't appear to be working out, while we sit third in the league, would only dismiss our clear improvements. and momentum in the Premiership.
Don't know why you would want to piss on everyone's chips with your fears and mistrust of pretty much everyone concerned at the club ?
Before anyone says stop trying to change his opinion, I'm not !
For Baz and others that feel this is all going to end very badly for us this season, be my guest.
You can't please all fans that is for sure.!
30.) 17 Sep 2026 20:51:21
Baz, what are you talking about? Giddy after Newcastle game?
I'm sure we've all seen it somewhere. Leeds United, since we lost to Man City last November are 5th in the league table. One point behind Liverpool in that period.
So actually myself personally I don't get giddy beating any EPL team with the obvious exception of City Arsenal and, well that's it.
31.) 18 Sep 2026 00:01:52
OP.I have already stated in several recent posts that Leeds are doing pretty well with 2026 being Farke's best year as Leeds coach.
let's see how next 5 matches till end of October pan out.
If we are still 3rd by then.excellent stuff
Corkey.key words. I said some peeps ( not all peeps)
32.) 18 Sep 2026 06:58:30
Jeez, no wonder some posters post less, or not at all anymore ?♂️.
33.) 18 Sep 2026 07:35:17
MG. Thank you. That is all.
34.) 18 Sep 2026 08:12:46
Indeed MG.
13 Sep 2026 18:28:17
Today Middlesbrough U21 4, Leeds United U21 4. Ilia Gruev had a run out and played 85 mins, which is a good sign.
Also, Carrick Njinko played only 45 minutes and still helped himself to another 2 goals. He's out of contract at the end of this season, and if they've got any sense they should be talking to him now about a contract extension.
1.) 14 Sep 2026 12:57:57
There's also another lad in the U18s who's banging them in at the same rate, which is another academy positive! Pleased for Ilia!
2.) 14 Sep 2026 16:25:55
Notice Ditmir Hodja 6ft 4 striker from North Macedonia was on the u21 bench for first time. Looking forward to seeing him soon. Read good reports.
02 Sep 2026 01:25:15
So fellow banterers, deadline day has come and gone, and the transfer window has slammed shut, so how have we done? I rate our window at 7 out of 10, certainly we've added more quality, but the overall strength of the squad has not improved as much as I'd have liked. Six of our new players are just straight replacements for ones that have left, Muhremovic for Struijk, Trafford for Darlow, Zetterer for Perri, Elvedi for Bournouw, Bard for Byram and finally Bahoya for Gnonto, the only significant "net addition" to the squad being Harry Wilson.
Crucially we have not added more firepower up front, and are left hoping that Calvert Lewin and Nmecha stay fit, we tried to get Strand Larsen in Jan, but seemingly nobody similar this time. Certainly we've managed to move out quite a few who were never going to be used regularly, but even then far too many have been loans rather than sales. As my old headmaster would have said, "could do better"!
1.) 02 Sep 2026 02:41:20
Yep, I hear your concerns, of course, re strikers, so yes, defo could do better, but still.
The final day hours of the window were a pleasant surprise to boost my score to 8 /10 for the window.
A quality out-and-out striker signing would have upgraded to 9.5/10.
2.) 02 Sep 2026 03:03:25
I think you're wide of the mark, JR. Clearly, under the new financial rules, it is far better to upgrade the squad than expand it. We still only get to name 25 players, so it is prudent financial management to have 25 better players to name. Even Chelsea, who traditionally have mowed up every prospect and his dog, have realised there is no merit, under the new rules, in paying for 50 players. They have brought in something like 12 players and sent out 34!
As for loans, well, maybe that was the only option; e.g. trying to sell, or waiting to sell, may have hindered or curtailed some of the incomings. The whole saga is a continuously moving and evolving thing, and judging when and how to move in and out takes far more skill and judgement than many here can appreciate, especially when you don't have unlimited funds.
Frankly, despite obviously being one of the "usual crowd," I think our recruitment team have done a phenomenal job over the last 3 or 4 windows. The team is infinitely better than the team that won promotion, and all done within (mainly) two sets of rules, without wrecking the club's finances, and whilst spending on the ground upgrade.
Our club is probably being run better now than at any time in the past.
3.) 02 Sep 2026 03:30:41
One of the usual crowd. The usual crowd like categorising, eh. Anyway.
Agree JR. 7/10. A good last-ditch panic signing, though. Probably didn't even realise Bahoya was available until Hull tried to get him. Maybe.
All done now, and we can forget what we wanted and didn't want and got and didn't get.
We play with the hand we have.
Very impressed with upgrades and Elvis and Bards quality.
Bahoya is a suck-and-see as stats are pretty underwhelming but still young, so let's hope he is a Raph.
The horse has bolted, and they will be judged on what they didn't do as well as what they did. Down to you dcl and Namecheck to prove me wrong. Please.
4.) 02 Sep 2026 04:06:44
In terms of "depth": most have been clamouring for the removal of unnecessary "dead wood". That has, by and large, now been done.
Is it not pointless just replacing it with more floaters, simply to have the full player allowance? Especially if they cost money! I dare say we may yet pick up a free agent somewhere along the lines to pad out, if that's deemed necessary?
5.) 02 Sep 2026 04:22:06
"...You will get the usual comments from the usual people who actually believe everything our club does is right..."
The "usual crowd", Aus, just for reference.
6.) 02 Sep 2026 04:57:15
What Ani said.
7.) 02 Sep 2026 05:22:13
Lol! It was the other "usual crowd" that liked to categorise the more positive "usual crowd". ??
8.) 02 Sep 2026 06:18:13
Way over the top, senseless panicking yesterday.
Judge the club on what it is doing now at the end of the season or, better still, in the next two or three seasons.
Some fans will always want more than is available, whether it's realistic or not. It is a game of many opinions, and I think our current custodians of LUFC are steadily and sensibly turning this great club of ours in the right direction to achieve sustainability for the long-term future in the Premiership.
Boom-or-bust, short-term successes never work, and I see our owners being very diligent in making our club a significant one in the future, again.
Complain, moan and stamp your feet in anger if you wish. It's your right as a fan of your football club. We all have the right to moan or praise our football team. It's also our right to complain about each other's opinions of our club, and we do that oh so very well.
9.) 02 Sep 2026 06:18:45
Nah fella. Both crowds did so/do so, and fairly equally. It is what it is, and adds to the debate in my opinion.
10.) 02 Sep 2026 06:24:07
I heard the new fella can play up front as well as across the front.
But would have loved an out and out striker too!
I'll give it a 7. Ask me again after seeing him play.
11.) 02 Sep 2026 07:29:30
I'm gonna give it a 6 for the transfer window. imo.
12.) 02 Sep 2026 07:48:10
7? 6?? Wow, what a tough crowd. I would go 9/10. We have improved the first 11 and the squad immeasurably, not merely "straight replacements". How you can say Struijk-Tarik isn't a massive improvement, or Darlow to Trafford, or Byram (?!?) to Bard, etc., aren't huge steps forward, I'm not sure.
Not only that, but we have removed a lot of players who would barely have played, and probably even more significantly kept hold of our beat players such as Amps, Stach and DCL.
I'm not sure I remember a better window in my lifetime, relative to the stature of the club as it is now and the limitations imposed on us.
And still potential wiggle room for January if needed.
Flabbergasted by the reaction I honestly am. It just shows how impossible to please some people are.
13.) 02 Sep 2026 07:50:54
I gonna say our best windy in years,
Let me see, Strujik or Gary?
Traff or Karl?
We have brought in solid players.
There's a lot more positive issues now within our club, and I for 1 am happy.
If Parrag could now sort out a proper Guinness tap inside ER for matchday, I would be most appreciative. ?
14.) 02 Sep 2026 08:10:13
He could do with getting rid of that Amstel, Chris. It's the worst lager we have had on for years! Regarding the transfer window, probably one of the best we have had, so let's see how it translates to performances on the field.
15.) 02 Sep 2026 08:11:41
The two big positives are the big improvement in the defence and the moving on of surplus players, often for money, rather than the usual loan.
Those deserve a 9/10.
The midfield has basically stayed the same.
The big disappointment is not getting in a striker where we are thin on the ground, especially as Piroe went.
There may be a free agent still available to cover that role, but I think we will have to handle the two we've got with care.
Overall 7/10.
16.) 02 Sep 2026 08:13:21
Like Alf, I give it 9/10.
We have an unrecognisable and far superior defence, with quality backups in most areas, the addition of Wilson, who will get the front line ticking, and speed in abundance, with DJ and Le Road Runner.
Disappointed we didn't land a striker, and I was fully expecting Haaland to arrive, but hey ho, if DCL continues to stay fit and succeed with this system and the improved players around him, the future looks bright.
Hats off to the recruitment team, they have surpassed my expectations.
17.) 02 Sep 2026 08:29:00
If Chris is happy [aside from the Guinness issue!], then we should all be happy!
Well said, Chris.
BTW, it's the pies, man, they have to sort out the pies!
18.) 02 Sep 2026 09:02:05
Noted. Amstel is urine, pies gone massively downhill, definitely, Ani.
19.) 02 Sep 2026 09:08:56
I'd say a solid window. 8/10.
No striker, but who would we have signed & how would we have played them? Are you wanting to spend £40m-ish? The system works perfectly for DCL, so who do you bring in & sacrifice on the pitch?
The new Boy Bahoya wasn't a last minute panic buy. Alf Cuppa had mentioned they were looking at him on here a few weeks back. Let's see what he can do.
He could be the next Raphina.
Mudryk - not played for 2 seasons & attitude problems. We've just sent Ramazani away for attitude. So we've dodged a bullet there (IMO) , especially with the price tag.
Personally, I think the signings are improvements not just on the pitch, but in general. Look at the last time we came up & some of the crap that we signed & then failed to improve on.
20.) 02 Sep 2026 09:44:08
What a largely sensible and un-acrimonious debate there. I certainly wouldn't argue for a bloated squad where some players rarely get a game, but still think we should have added a good out and out striker, which would then have made it a 9 out of 10 for me. I still think that some of those who've gone out on loan may end up as problems to resolve further down the line, but if all goes to plan, potentially they could yield a further £43M by this time next year.
Good that we've managed to permanently move on 7 players, most of whom only one would have played, rarely if at all. The die is now cast, and whatever our views, it's time to get behind the team. I don't go in for predictions, cos in the past, mine have had a habit of going tits up, but I'm hoping for a top half finish - fingers crossed.
21.) 02 Sep 2026 11:09:29
Much prefer a pre match drink in the City, followed by another couple in the City before heading home on the train. Prices and plastic in the ground, no thanks, not for dish water.
22.) 02 Sep 2026 12:17:32
I like White Locks & Scarborough + Becketts Spoons in town for 1-2 before games, and have to stop in Peacock before every game.
23.) 02 Sep 2026 18:22:15
I walk past [rather than enter] the Drysalters. What a mess that has become. I truly don't know what went wrong there. It was always heaving?
26 Sep 2026 15:19:33
If there's no time limit before a final decision, that's a shame, because the lawyers will string it out as long as they can to maximise their fees.
Whatever the verdict on appeal, are further appeals allowed, or is that it?
25 Sep 2026 21:05:39
I fervently hope you're right Dun, but I have a nagging feeling that they'll get away with a mega fine (a few £10Ms) and a huge points deduction (say 30-50 points) but crucially will still be in the Prem the next season, because they'll be seen as too big to fail.
25 Sep 2026 19:03:34
This is probably not yet the end of the story, but my bet is that they'll eventually wriggle out of it somehow or at worst just be given a rap on the knuckles and no significant punishment.
I recommend a £50M fine and relegation to League 2, but hell will freeze over before that's going to happen.
20 Sep 2026 16:01:01
Got his boots dirty for a few minutes agin Palace - first steps.
18 Sep 2026 22:54:46
They said a couple of days ago that they will "not rush into a decision as to whether they trigger their option to buy him", which sounds to me like code for "we're not sure whether we like him or not." I was disappointed he didn't come on late in the Newcastle game, as it would've been a low risk strategy when we were 4:0 up, but then I'm not the one paid to make those decisons.
We're out of the League cup, and the FA cup 3rd round isn't til Jan 9th so we may have a long wait to see him.
27 Sep 2026 23:06:40
Not disagreeing with you Ani, you stated the case very succinctly, and as far as you and I and most of the rest of the football world is concerned they're guilty bang to rights, and deserve the maximum level of punishment available.
But, we, they and everyone else cannot finally draw a line under the affair til the appeal has been heard and it's verdict delivered. That's all I meant by "final judgement".
27 Sep 2026 16:29:42
Whiteman, if you think Trafford was "cocky" last night, you can't have been watching the same game as me. I commented above that last night, with the ball at his feet, he never let the Spanish players get too close before moving it on, and his distribution was generally good, I hope he starts playing like that for Leeds.
And Cleggy, if you thougt Harry Kane's headed goal was questionable, I recommend a visit to Specsavers, the camera behind the goal showed it was bang on target, which is why it was awarded to him pretty much straight away and no thought given to making it an OG for Cucurella.
His slip when taking the Pen was maybe down to the modern obsession with having the sprinklers on right up to kick off, and the surface being a little greasy. Yes he could have passed to Gordon instead of shooting himself, but most strikers in his position would've done likewise. HK is a top top striker, and I'd have him at Leeds like a shot.
27 Sep 2026 15:40:58
You didn't see the game Aus, but I did and can tell you that he was in no way cocky last night, but always moved the ball on in good time before the Spanish players got too close. He was badly let down by the defenders for goals 1 and 2, and for goal 3 one might say he was just a tad slow getting off his line if being really hard on him, but then a top striker like Oyarzabal would have still found a way past him after having been allowed to go 1 on 1 by the defenders.
27 Sep 2026 11:46:46
Whilst I know what I think of their guilt or innocence, we'll have to await a final judgement before deciding their fate. If their guilt is confirmed, they should be immediately expelled from the EPL which should complete the season with 19 teams, and at the end accept 3 promotees from the Championship, but only relegate 2, all lower divisions would need to do likewise.
They would then have to apply to the EFL for admittance, but the EFL should declare their current owners as having failed the Owners and Directors test, and require a change of ownership before they could be admitted. Then and only then would the swamp have been properly cleaned.
27 Sep 2026 11:20:39
I noted two points regarding our players.
1 - Trafford did not dilly dally on the ball like we've seen him do occasionally in PL games, and his distribution was by and large quite good. He was totally blameless for goals 1 and 2, both of which came from errors by Man City players, I wonder if they were in quite the right state of mind for such a big game after recent events. It would be very hard to blame for goal 3, but he may think he could have stopped it if he'd been a fraction quicker off his line, but that's being very picky.
2 - DCL didn't have any real scoring opportunities, but I did see he was always finding the right positions, and only needed a good final ball from a teammate.
England were rocked a bit by the early 1st Spanish goal, but after that it was a close contest, and on another day the result could have been different.