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24 Aug 2024 13:56:28
From the rumours it sounds like another two signings will be coming in.
With how few names are being passed about, are the next two deals being done in the utmost secrecy? Will they be two, big unexpected names?
1.) 24 Aug 2024 14:47:53
I’m pretty sure there will be something unexpected. It wouldn’t be Leeds if there wasn’t!
2.) 24 Aug 2024 16:15:14
Aarons and Mejbri?
3.) 24 Aug 2024 17:11:40
Salomon medical supposedly underway right now, so he ain’t the surprise!
08 Aug 2024 14:23:50
Rumours that Gnonto will be sold on the final day.
Everton bid 23 mil which we rejected.
Anyone heard owt?
1.) 08 Aug 2024 16:55:01
Who picks a specific day someone's going to sign, unless it's a pre contract like Mbappe did because he was a free agent. Doesn't sound right to me that, mate.
2.) 08 Aug 2024 17:59:45
Don’t think we will sell anyone on the final day, but I’ve been wrong before.
I can understand people worrying about it, but as for a rumour that it’s actually going to happen, it’s a bit too specific for me!
3.) 08 Aug 2024 18:10:45
Reeks of bull and why tne final day which would suck also
Keep it quiet from Woody.
4.) 08 Aug 2024 19:54:56
Glad to hear it's shot down. I would rather we keep Gnonto but if he goes, he goes.
5.) 09 Aug 2024 07:50:11
I’m definitely in the camp of keeping Gnonto at all costs tbh. I think he has the ability to return better figures playing on the left than Cree did last season.
6.) 09 Aug 2024 12:11:55
Gnonto possibly sold before the final day.
I wonder what the odds are for a final day sale.
7.) 10 Aug 2024 14:34:44
Would have thought it would be obvious to b e sold then pocket the money and maybe come up with a loanee if we r lucky
Happened with similar last season.
25 Jul 2024 12:25:53
Poveda has signed with Sunderland.
1.) 25 Jul 2024 14:19:03
The lad has undoubted talent. IF he can translate that onto pitch with assists and goals. well.
BUT. so far he hasnt.
2.) 25 Jul 2024 16:05:00
He can and has looked lively, skilful and capable, but only very, very sporadically. No loss to us, but I do think he will come good one day. Great character too. Hope he does well there, and they let us have Jack Clarke back!?
3.) 26 Jul 2024 03:46:41
Poveda more than twice as many games for Leeds than Leif Davis had. You aren't going to kick off about him leaving in three years are ya, Baz? ?.
4.) 26 Jul 2024 08:40:15
Dill I informed you previously of the facts of timing when I actually " kicked off " re LD .
Hey ho.
5.) 26 Jul 2024 09:46:00
I'm sure he will Dill.
6.) 26 Jul 2024 10:07:46
Just having a laugh mate.
03 Jul 2024 10:46:48
Llorente bid turned down.
Kamara receiving interest from France but Leeds have said they do not plan on selling.
1.) 03 Jul 2024 13:18:12
The Llorente deal will get done next week sometime imo. Smart to retain Kamara.
2.) 03 Jul 2024 13:18:12
The Llorente deal will get done next week sometime imo. Smart to retain Kamara.
3.) 04 Jul 2024 00:22:41
Agree. Keep wober and kamara.
Give liorente and coops away.
02 Jul 2024 11:12:58
Any word on Summerville or Gnonto leaving?
If we lose gray and keep those two.
1.) 02 Jul 2024 11:47:43
There will be very good offers for Summerville . he will leave
Not sure there will be for Gnonto. so may have to stay.
2.) 02 Jul 2024 12:10:17
£30m price tag on Gnonto.
3.) 02 Jul 2024 12:41:53
Baz Don't be so sure. There's been a moderate backlash from fans for sale of AG. 49ers may not wish to test the fans again this window.
4.) 02 Jul 2024 16:24:56
After the shenanigans Gnonto pulled at the start of last season, would be fans be sad to see him go?
£20 mil would buy us one heck of a striker.
5.) 02 Jul 2024 19:50:25
They probably don't want to test Cree either if he ends up downing tools.
6.) 02 Jul 2024 20:22:38
I would be happy to see him go. Needs a heck of a lot more development imo to make a real impact.
7.) 03 Jul 2024 08:05:33
I’d like to keep Gnonto more than Cree. I think the bad advice he received last summer from his agent has been forgiven and forgotten, and he can switch to his favoured left side if Cree goes, with DJ on the right still. A decent CF signing will transform this team.
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02 Sep 2024 21:43:26
When we return from the break, who would your starting 11 be and in what formation?
Would you drop Amps back and slot in a new midfielder? Would you play Gnonto in 10? Solomon on the wings? Ramazani on the bench?
Share your thoughts!
1.) 02 Sep 2024 23:43:18
Meslier
Bogle
Firpo
Struick
Ampadu (defence)
Gruev
Tanaka
Solomon
James (assuming fit)
Gnonto (in the 10)
Joseph
I'd drop Rodon right now. He'll win his place back. I'd also ensure Amps joins the DM position as often as possible as we've seen from him.
2.) 02 Sep 2024 23:51:01
Think we'll see the same starting 11, providing there are no injuries on int duty or in training.
Longer term I think Ao comes in for Gruev. Clear that Gruev has been tasked with being the more advanced of the pivot with Amps. I think as time goes on DF will see that Ao can fulfil that role better. And we see some rotation between Largie, Aaronson, Gnonto, Solomon, which means DJ will be used less this season, imo. Long term I also think Rodon may cause us issues, but he's fine for right now.
3.) 03 Sep 2024 00:49:47
It’s good having the options. Both above opinions have some merit team wise. I think back 5 for away games and 4 at home. Ao gives the ability to juggle now. Ao and Gruev could cover if Amps goes back.
Agree dill. Think Dj will struggle for starts from here on barring injuries.
What’s happened to Rodon. Crazy drop in form. Maybe he not settled with struik as partner?
4.) 03 Sep 2024 01:08:37
Is Gruev that much of a weak link that he can be parked in favour of AO? Likewise James and Solomon and Gnonto and Arronson?
Or is it that we have a very dynamic team and we can chop and change the tactics if breadth or depth are needed?
I think amps Rodon and struijk should be the backline trio. Amps will do well anywhere but it seems he prefers to be on the backline to have eyes on the full team.
5.) 03 Sep 2024 01:38:03
Dill I respect your opinion greatly but Gruev is a Bulgarian I love.
6.) 03 Sep 2024 02:58:04
DJ used less Dill?
Blasphemy.
7.) 03 Sep 2024 05:53:18
Gruev isn't a weak link by any means. In fact he played really well Saturday. My thought process is just that Ampadu is captain so he's a guaranteed starter. He'll be the one sitting in at 6 as I don't think he's needed in that back line given he drops back so much throughout the game anyway (something I don't really like tbh) . Gruev seems to have been given the impetus to push on a bit more. So the options for a more advanced player in the pivot boil down to him, Ao and Rothwell. Long term I think Ao is the player more suited to that role. He's pretty elegant, technical and more of a proggressive passer and I think he'll offer us more goal involvements from that position. Gruev should probably start in tough away games to give us a more robust pivot defensively.
And unfortunately, Baz. With Bogle becoming a defacto winger while we are in possession, the need for someone hugging the line (DJ) becomes lesser than someone with the ability to play inside forward and drift into the half spaces. Plus I don't think DJ is that intelligent of a footballer compared to the others. He found terrific form last season, but we have better options available to us when all are fit and at their best. DJ should be utilised as an impact sub, imo. But that is only my personal preference.
I like the idea of chopping and changing tactics to suit MoT. Whether Farke does is a different matter. Hopefully he doesn't rule it out.
Regarding weak links, I'd probably say Rodon is my main worry so far this season. Although not to the point where I think he needs replacing. He just needs to find his form again. Out of form he just seems so scattered brained, getting pulled out of position and being caught under the ball. Although positionally he does have to cover Bogle a fair bit so maybe not so much his fault. Also hate how we split the CBs so far apart when Mes is in possession. Leaves us way too exposed given Mes is not the greatest distributor. Hopefully the three back to back to back clean sheets and some positive international results gives Rodon a much needed boost for when the break is over.
8.) 03 Sep 2024 11:39:27
I think Farke likes Gruev there because it give Firpo license to get forward. Whether that’s needed is up to debate.
9.) 03 Sep 2024 12:10:21
Good point, Corky. He does cover when Firpo bombs on.
10.) 03 Sep 2024 12:37:34
I’m agreeing with George here. I know lots of top Bulgarians tho, so I’d expand that part.
11.) 03 Sep 2024 13:04:06
Guruve played well Saturday and was good last season. I think so takes his place but great competition
Rodon has had dip but I think it’s just a blip
I agree with James being dropped more he is technically the weakest player in our attack and very hit and Miss.
12.) 03 Sep 2024 13:35:56
how dare DJ get all those goals and assists last season
Luckiest player on planet. pure flukes eh Berma lol ?.
13.) 03 Sep 2024 14:49:32
Don't need to be a technical player to score and assist, Baz. In fact, I do seem to remember DJ tripping over in front of an open net, falling on the ball that then went to Piroe, who then scored ?
Bermo is correct here. Technically the least gifted of our wingers/ inside forwards.
14.) 03 Sep 2024 15:36:59
DJ criticism is somewhat deserved but imo his inclusion creates tactical issues for the defence with his pace especially for the opponent LB. Not exactly an abundance of capable LBs in this league. To use Bielsa words, that imbalances their defence creating opportunities for others. He starts for me. I also like his effort as well as his goals.
15.) 03 Sep 2024 17:40:36
What me bro Georgey said
apart from the opening 5 words.
16.) 03 Sep 2024 18:21:55
Fair comment, George. Its for that reason why I think he'd be good used as an impact sub later on when legs are tired. Can't knock his effort at all. definitely a team player and eill do the dog work others don't enjoy doing.
17.) 03 Sep 2024 19:57:52
The main thing is it’s great to have these options. Up to the manager to utilise them all correctly.
18.) 04 Sep 2024 08:05:45
Dan James biggest asset is his speed, it’s very difficult for defenders to track him. He’s not the greatest technically but an honest worker who has improved under Farke with his assists and goal scoring.
Still prefer him to be an impact player from the bench rather than starting though.
31 Aug 2024 10:41:05
Gnonto has signed a new contract to 2028.
I wonder if the club did this because they thought he could leave?
29 Aug 2024 23:02:12
24 hours left until the close of the window but so far, we have had some great signings with a few more hopefully closing out.
It looks good to be a Leeds fan and much better than it did two weeks ago.
We will walk this league this year.
1.) 29 Aug 2024 23:20:53
hmmm this walk the league stuff .
its gonner have to be a hell of a final day of incomings then.
2.) 30 Aug 2024 01:35:49
Did we actually sign anybody on Thursday? Yesterday.
3.) 30 Aug 2024 02:16:04
Burnley were the team predicted to finish 1st, with Leeds 2nd. Our squad has just been strengthened beyond doubt while Burnley have been decimated.
The club's that finished in the top six (minus promotion spots) last year are weaker this year, with the exception of Leeds.
We got this.
4.) 30 Aug 2024 06:29:02
Love me a strap line, I do .
Walking it
We got this
Going to be our year
Etc etc etc
When a team can play like we did at smoggies and even worse at Baggies,
There's massive reality check needed
We got to put in a big effort to get anything from this league.
5.) 30 Aug 2024 09:01:42
Another couple o strap lines for yer then Chris; “taking ugly points”, and “still settling in”………??.
6.) 30 Aug 2024 10:49:54
Accurate post Chrissy.
7.) 30 Aug 2024 10:07:06
And dropping them too brighty to be fair.
8.) 30 Aug 2024 13:50:26
I believe they will be seen as valuable points come the end of the season Aussie.
29 Aug 2024 10:26:47
Will we see a last minute surprise incoming/ outgoing before the deadline?
1.) 29 Aug 2024 12:12:01
Club want 2 more ideally - FB and 1 more.
2.) 29 Aug 2024 12:30:26
I have a strange feeling about Gnonto going to Everton before the window closes, especially with them struggling to get points. Also his buddies Cre and Rutter gone and I believe he wants out.
3.) 29 Aug 2024 13:47:02
Bermuda Hooksie . aren't Everton supposedly with serious finance issues to be able to splash out fairly big on Gnonto
Palace perhaps might be interested and definitely have the cash.
4.) 29 Aug 2024 14:44:33
Everton can’t afford gnonto’s used bog roll. That ends that one.
5.) 29 Aug 2024 18:26:30
Smythe saying 3 more signings before window shuts….
20 Aug 2024 11:36:56
Can someone with footie knowledge help with two questions I have?
1) what was the point in pre season if the formations/ players we played didn't work out on day 1? It feels like a waste of time. I assume there's something I'm missing?
2) is Rodon off form because he was promised a squad that would x, y and z players in it, only for them to leave/ not materialise?
3) Why haven't we signed/ re-loaned Connor Roberts and instead bought an unknown (Bogle) ?
Not much is making sense.
Answers on a postcard.
1.) 20 Aug 2024 12:20:54
You asked 3 Mo ??.
2.) 20 Aug 2024 13:05:36
My bad. I added the third and forgot to edit.
Pick two of the three if you want ?.
3.) 20 Aug 2024 13:07:49
Pre season is all about fitness and building match fitness.
The team tactics etc. Can come as the weeks of the season proper commences.
No team starts a season at full strength or with everyone on top form. Rodon has just moved clubs maybe looking to permanently move up nearer leeds.
3-4 games in and you will see the squad finding match sharpness.
There is usually a few mad results in the league till teams settle.
Same with bogle. He needs time to integrate and find his feet.
4.) 20 Aug 2024 13:18:51
Burnley wouldn't sell Roberts.
I fully agree, Rodon seems to have regressed
Pass regarding your first question.
5.) 20 Aug 2024 13:38:32
Maybe Rodon thinks he a shoe in to start. Taken his foot off the metal. We got struik, amps, byram and wober presently that can play central. Drop him if next game not an improvement.
Having said all that. I don’t think any of back 5 have covered themselves in glory. Just Rodon has regressed more.
6.) 20 Aug 2024 13:38:56
1) I think we will see more variety in formations this year but the outgoings may be making it difficult to play those same formations without new recruits
2) Rodon looked better next to Amps imo - could be struggling to get a partnership going with Struijk
3) Because Farke preferred Bogle's attributes.
7.) 20 Aug 2024 14:40:20
What Alfonzo Cuppa said
with the extra point that it's patently obvious that the club hierarchy spun a pile of bull promises to Rodon about team and squad strength incomings and outgoings. and have so far failed to deliver
And as such Rodon is understandably peeved, which is also likely affecting his performances.
8.) 20 Aug 2024 14:48:42
Oh ok. Rodon like cooper. Not.
Rodon bit of a touchy feely type of guy.
Feels let down.
Understandable.
Need more of him.
9.) 20 Aug 2024 17:17:16
I don't think the club would have spun any bull to any incoming players or existing players. They would have told them how it was at the time, what they hoped would happen and what they were doing to make things happen. They probably said what might or could happen, but no one associated with Leeds United with anything between their ears, was predicting anything different; even you Baz straight after the play-off was predicting exactly what has happened. Rodon knew the likely consequences, as did all of the players of not getting promotion. In my opinion, it was going through their heads during the play-off final!
As for Rodon's performances; they tailed off pretty much the same time as everyone else's, i. e. after that International break. Aside from the Norwich game, we haven't played anything like since.
10.) 20 Aug 2024 19:39:59
Ani .
Rodon noticeably started to get increasingly annoyed with the si called " star performers " back end of last season .
And I was uber surprised he signed for Leeds in summer . no way would he sign if he knew by August 20th . Leeds had sold all their star players and not signed anyone for 1 month with significant weaknesses in team and squad.
11.) 20 Aug 2024 20:19:04
Well he did sign Baz. despite all of your predictions of an EPL player never wanting championship football. Rather ironic really because you spent the whole of last summer saying we should only sign EPL quality!
Nonetheless he and everyone knew our star players would likely leave so in my opinion it is irrelevant to his decision (likewise the likes of BA and the rest)
12.) 20 Aug 2024 22:00:22
Ani . most people ( including you ) did not really forsee Rutter going. there were rumours of a £50 million release clause
Rodon would have expected CS to leave but we were told players would be replaced . they still haven't.
13.) 20 Aug 2024 22:44:21
I honestly thought before the German friendlies that Summerville would stay and Rutter would go. To be fair, once Summerville did go, I thought Rutter would stay…I think the club did too. I think Farke picked his teams for the friendlies thinking the worst had happened.
Watching Rutter v Valencia (and the rest of the squad) , I, thought the worst was behind us and I was very optimistic about the moral in the squad.
I will reiterate I don’t think any of this has anything to do with Rodon’s performances with the exception of the Middlesbrough game, when it transpired the whole team knew of Rutters decision.
30 Aug 2024 22:45:39
It's done. He has signed, unless the BBC are taking Schmidt.
29 Aug 2024 16:00:37
Agree Brighty.
The tactical versatility along will be brilliant.
Tanaka feeding balls to Joseph, arranson, gnonto/ ramazani or James/ Solomon will be fun to watch.
I'm excited to see what we look like when we return in September. It's going to be fun.
29 Aug 2024 15:58:45
Genuine question for the football eggheads; why do we need another midfielder?
We have Gruev, Rothwell, arranson and amperdu. Is it for extra cover incase people move around in the formation?
29 Aug 2024 12:22:05
Rumours are sallai deal is done.
29 Aug 2024 12:17:04
Now that's interesting.
07 Sep 2024 12:49:40
Karma for going mad at Arranson for missing the goal at the end of the Plymouth game?
03 Sep 2024 01:08:37
Is Gruev that much of a weak link that he can be parked in favour of AO? Likewise James and Solomon and Gnonto and Arronson?
Or is it that we have a very dynamic team and we can chop and change the tactics if breadth or depth are needed?
I think amps Rodon and struijk should be the backline trio. Amps will do well anywhere but it seems he prefers to be on the backline to have eyes on the full team.
02 Sep 2024 21:42:06
In positive news, young Crew has been called up for Wales. He might get some minutes to see what he's capable of.
02 Sep 2024 21:40:43
Ten Hag's next role will be leading Leeds to promotion victory.
Wouldn't that be a twist?
01 Sep 2024 11:43:06
That's a shame to hear. The poor lad had a lot of talent. I hope his year improves.