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23 Jan 2026 10:46:38
A bid for JSL of 26 Mil has been turned down by Wolves. I can see this going to 30 Mil and possible sale if no other club intervenes.
1.) 23 Jan 2026 11:34:56
His reps have been in Leeds at ER and training ground to check out the area. He seems keen on the move. Just a sale price to be agreed. This started around the 6th Jan when the reps were first met (possibly even earlier, but that’s when I was told they first met) .
Shows how complex these transfers can be, that after 17 days or so the bid finally went in. Or they just couldn’t find a better alternative? Who knows.
2.) 23 Jan 2026 12:09:32
One thing in our favour is that his agent is a season ticket holder at ER.
3.) 23 Jan 2026 13:26:01
Good intel away mate. 20 tops for me as days tick ticking.
4.) 23 Jan 2026 23:36:12
Yeah his agent is a huge Leeds fan.
5.) 24 Jan 2026 00:50:00
The BBC are claiming that the bid that Wolves turned down was £33M, but hey what do they know?
6.) 24 Jan 2026 03:42:55
Don’t want us splashing that much. Think 30 absolute max. Rather struggle on with what we have. Or look elsewhere. Running out of time though.
7.) 24 Jan 2026 07:21:46
What do any of them know JR? Zero.
8.) 24 Jan 2026 10:56:26
Still feel it is to much for an average pl striker although in fairness when he had Cunha with him at wolves he scored more but after losing him to Man U he has lost a very good feeder/ 10.
15 Jan 2026 12:20:29
Facundo Buonanotte Signs for Leeds.
1.) 15 Jan 2026 12:58:30
Should've signed for us in the summer really! Good signing tho.
2.) 15 Jan 2026 13:13:56
Should be a good signing and gives us more options. Just need a striker and. CB and that will be a good window.
3.) 15 Jan 2026 14:31:34
Is that actually confirmed as with what happened last time, he would be a good signing.
4.) 15 Jan 2026 14:31:58
Signs as in has already or expected to?
Nothing on the official website yet.
5.) 15 Jan 2026 14:34:44
And gk dun.
6.) 15 Jan 2026 16:14:14
It's not official until it's official.
7.) 15 Jan 2026 16:43:07
Don't think we'll get a new keeper Aus. Think it will be Perri and Darlow as first two choices, but not necessarily in that order.
8.) 15 Jan 2026 19:42:40
Official. Well done 9ers they kept that very quiet.
9.) 15 Jan 2026 22:20:24
They played a blinder here. Not one sniff of a leak.
49ers in.
29 Jul 2025 05:50:48
Looks like Schmidt wants to leave now which will give the recruitment team more work to do to find a replacement for him. Don’t think we should rely solely on on a semi crocked Byam to cover both RB and LB positions.
The reality is Schmidt is a young ambitious player but it doesn’t look likely that he will be claiming Bogles position any time soon., even though he looks promising.
1.) 29 Jul 2025 07:12:45
A real loss to the team if Schmidt goes, and a bit of an unusual move to Leeds to agree to let him leave when we need cover back there.
Byram isn't a replacement for Schmidt.
2.) 29 Jul 2025 07:28:17
I don't even think he's looked that good when he's played. All huff and bluster. It's a lesson for the board this one imo. If the gaffer doesn't want him, don't sign him.
3.) 29 Jul 2025 07:58:40
Brighty - if you’ve got an impression that it’s all huff and bluster, it’s probably just the lad’s desperation to prove himself to Farke in the pitifully small amount of time he’s been given on the pitch. He’s actually a decent player. If Byram, who Farke put his total trust due to their established player/ manager relationship, hadn’t been here, Schmidt would have had far more opportunity to show what he’s actually capable of.
4.) 29 Jul 2025 09:03:34
Agree clue. I was impressed with him everyone he was on the pitch in whatever position. I’d go as far as to say that mostly when he was on the pitch, he was our best player at that time. Clearly a Farke issue here. Bit of a Shame cause lad can play.
5.) 29 Jul 2025 09:46:09
Agree Schmidt is an international player of decent quality who has not been given a chance, it's a shame but can't blame him wanting to leave and you guys are correct Bryan is not sufficient cover for one position never mind 2.
6.) 29 Jul 2025 09:56:25
Huff and puff
Step forward the 1 and only
Mr Aaronson,
Will we be lucky enough to offload this fella?
Will get torn apart next Seez.
7.) 29 Jul 2025 10:12:29
We see these players wants a week if you get the drift mot.
8.) 29 Jul 2025 10:31:17
We aren't looking to offload Aaronson as far as I know.
9.) 29 Jul 2025 10:35:58
Schmitt has shown nothing to say he was a good buy IMO.
Always seemed to have to think what to do rather than just be instinctive. No loss.
10.) 29 Jul 2025 11:54:35
Lol Chris. Very true!
11.) 29 Jul 2025 12:28:11
I suspect had Aaronson only cost us £7 million and not the outrageous £25 million he would have been released quick smart and although I truly hope I'm made to eat my words and Aaronson surprises us all I think the owners are hoping BA can look like he belongs in the EPL and his market value increases because atm I can't imagine any club would want to splash more than £7 million on the fella so a big PSR loss.
12.) 29 Jul 2025 12:32:13
Schmidt never got a look in but he's played at a decent level. The problem is that we have two FB's who are going to be playing the majority of the time. Byram can cover but has injury issues so we need at least one more FB if Schmidt goes. So you buy bench warmers who're not as good as your two main men, will play very little and then get criticism when they do come on and don't perform.
I know Farke likes to run with a small squad but the Premier League is completely different to the Championship in intensity and I think we want decent cover who we can trust because there will be injuries and fatigue and rotation will be important.
13.) 29 Jul 2025 13:35:44
I don't get why some of you are so keen on Schmidt? I've seen every minute he's played for rhe first team, live when it comes to home games and I've watched him off the ball and he's shown absolutely nothing. Barely gets over half way when he plays full back. I've got nothing against the lad, I'm sure he does his best but he just doesn't have the talent for the Championship, never mind the Premier League. What am I not seeing?
14.) 30 Jul 2025 00:00:30
Talent dogood .
15.) 31 Jul 2025 23:48:16
Well really lads if you look at Schmidt, on YouTube he does nt look half bad, he can hit the ball he s pretty energetic, and doesn’t look bad but what you ve got to remember he s had no game time, and your saying he has nt really gone over half way line, but is that what he s been told you surely can t judge him off what he’s done because if you watched him before coming to us he played wing or left back for club and country, so I don’t think he s that bad, and the other thing is farke, wanted him but has nt played him, so again is it something there, because we will see if mr farke, is any good this year when he s got to pick the team, who do you leave out stach, long staff, griev, amps, and mr tanaka, then struick, rodon, bijol, bogle, guds, and he s also bringing in more so good luck, and like I’ve said before you can t keep everyone happy.
31 Jan 2025 23:07:54
Having read the interview with Ivan Juric on whether Archer may be released, reading between the lines I would say there is a hint of possible negotiations of his departure.
Archer could be considered as a decent number nine whose performances have been stifled at Southampton. We are lightweight in that position and there could be something happening on that front.
It might be an interesting development over the coming days.?
1.) 01 Feb 2025 01:27:00
Would be nice to get just one in. Just to show they were actively looking and not smoke screening us. Think he would be a useful addition. He will see an opportunity to start regularly if he hits the ground running.
2.) 01 Feb 2025 02:29:06
Any striker that can shoot outside of the box will either score or assist 20 goals this season.
3.) 01 Feb 2025 08:20:13
Despite an injury scare it looks like Lath will leave Middlesbrough for Atlanta for an inflated fee. They'll maybe be looking for a replacement striker despite signing Whitaker and Wolves could well be in the market if Cunha pushes for a move to Arsenal who are in greater need than us.
Like many of the posts it's a concern that it's all left so late. The others have strengthened and Wilder is still saying we're in the market a CB, their fifth signing. They've completed with us and have now added half a team. What have we done? Sold and loaned out although they were probably correct decisions.
4.) 01 Feb 2025 09:57:47
Archer has a good record in Champo . fingers crossed.
5.) 01 Feb 2025 12:11:07
Exactly dun. Look at the 90 min transfer page. It’s lacking one team only.
6.) 01 Feb 2025 13:26:10
And sounds like Clarets adding to the squad with Marcus Edwards, attacking midfielder.
7.) 01 Feb 2025 14:02:05
Archer not even in squad vIpswich. Surprised as they need a win. Suggests he's not up for it or he's going, or both.
8.) 01 Feb 2025 14:22:34
Nah Aus . not under handbrake Farkey
speaking of teams that DO actually score FIVE or SIX or SEVEN
NUNO and CHRIS WOOD masterclass
Forest 7 vs Brighton 0.
9.) 01 Feb 2025 20:42:03
Imagine scoring FIVE or SIX or SEVEN!
10.) 02 Feb 2025 01:43:38
Lol Cuppa.
30 Jan 2025 12:12:11
Southampton possibly succumbing to the inevitability that they will be relegated and may offload Cameron Archer for a loan with a view to buy. Saints have debunked the talk but a few more days to go yet?
1.) 30 Jan 2025 12:50:15
All we singing/ saying is " Get us some players "???????.
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14 Mar 2026 11:31:19
I think these next two games against Palace and Brentford, Farke and his players need to be looking at throwing the kitchen sink and everything else at capitalizing on a possible six points to put the most pressure possible on the three teams below us before the upcoming international break.
Of course football matches don’t always work out the way you would like them to, but I would like to see the intent that these two games in particular that we are squeezing every last drop of energy out of all the players on the pitch.
1.) 14 Mar 2026 12:41:25
100% opti. As Matt said below. Let's go at em. Create havoc. Teams can't live with our energy. Specially first half. Get 2 goal lead. Make nec changes to defend it in second half. Easy innit.
Do agree opti. We have to be smart. Pick our battles, not the war. Switch tactics and formation accordingly. Keep em guessing.
Fingers crossed.
2.) 14 Mar 2026 13:41:05
Totally agree with both of you! Poo or bust!
05 Mar 2026 07:10:56
Not a surprise to me that this will go down to the wire, in fact I still believe in who stays up and who goes down between potentially four teams will be decided on goal difference on the last game of the season and we are one of those teams.
It will be interesting to see if Spurs cope with the pressure of relegation now a reality for them in their game tonight.
04 Mar 2026 05:50:38
I don't think we played poor at all, it's clear to me that Sunderland came to Elland rd knowing they couldn't beat us at a game of football and bought their spoiling tactics, wasting time and getting in the refs ear and for most of the game getting all their players to defend against us.
On any given day these type of games end up in a nil nil draw but they got lucky with an accidental hand ball decision.
I'm frustrated we didn't get a point out of this game but that's football and we move on to the next game.
1.) 04 Mar 2026 06:19:49
I tend to agree in the main, but for me, our play was a bit too frantic, and a bit too "hopeful". Too many balls just pumped into the air.
When you consider the way we played vs Citeh, at a player by player level, every player had a good day that day. Last night everyone was not at the same level, which is partially to be expected after their exertions a few days ago.
Someone, I think Mo, suggested resting players last weekend? In hindsight, that could have been wise?
How we didn't have a peno is beyond words.
Finally, Sunderland's gamesmanship was an effin disgrace, and something, other than added time, needs to be done about it. They're being allowed to destroy matches as both sport, and a spectacle! Stinks, and boils my wazz!
2.) 04 Mar 2026 07:00:51
Thing is, Bright, they defended in numbers, and you could see that it wasn't easy to break them down. Even with pace, we were limited in getting the ball in the box.
This grappling needs to be sorted out. It can't surely go on like this. It's not football.
3.) 04 Mar 2026 07:23:02
Agree, Sunderland came with no intention of playing football, spoiling and disrupting at every opportunity, and a weak ref let them away with it. These were the games we struggled with in the Championship. Without a strong ref, it's difficult.
Ampadu was at fault for the pen, no doubt. If that's what Sunderland have been watching all season to be where they are, then I would rather be us, generally watching decent football. On to the next. MOT
4.) 04 Mar 2026 08:05:20
Think Mo captured all the main points in his excellent post below. We looked a good way off the pace, and we played everything in front of them in what was a very organised Sunderland defence, who clearly came for a point, something we have done many times ourselves this season.
Ballard (I can't stand him) is a very good player, but he would have been delighted to have seen us line up with a lone striker and very little pace out wide.
Norwich is a good game for us.
It is a chance to return to 3/5/2 and get a partner for DCL. JJ takes Gruev's spot, who, sorry to say, is not EPL level, and please get Bijol back in, who looks our biggest chance of a goal just now.
I get we are still ahead of our point-a-game target, but as Wolves are showing, momentum is huge in football, and ours is trending in the wrong direction just now.
Statement performance needed against Norwich, and here's hoping the boys and DF are fired up to deliver.
5.) 04 Mar 2026 08:12:35
No, you're all wrong. We played well; it was the other side who cheated. ??♂️
6.) 04 Mar 2026 09:46:08
I have to remind you it's just your opinion, Whiteman. Some of us have our own.
7.) 04 Mar 2026 10:09:44
And less of the cheek Whiteman, no one has said we played well against a team that came to Elland road to frustrate the game of play.
We tried our best in the circumstances.
Knocking the players and coach is something you are a specialist at.
8.) 04 Mar 2026 12:23:35
It's a chuckle, eh, Whiteman.
9.) 04 Mar 2026 12:44:02
Surprised you haven't got your Farke out flag again, Aus. Losing a game is usually your cue for it.
Could give a monkey's what you two self-proclaimed experts on Leeds United have to say anyways, apart from chuckling material.
It's all very well bleating on about rotation, but when it does happen, certainly with Longstaff and Tanaka, they've been terrible.
However, there is an argument for Bijol, and I would like to see him given more opportunities to showcase his qualities.
10.) 04 Mar 2026 14:58:41
What a contradiction. ??♂️ It blows one way, then turns around and blows the other. They came with a game plan to frustrate; they knew they couldn't beat us, and exactly that is what they did. ? So now our manager had no game plan? Didn't know how to handle your opposition? Question from 49ers to Daniel: What would you do as the manager if a team came to frustrate you, defended well, and didn't want to score goals? How would you set up your team to deal with that? Don't know.
Good news, Daniel, job's yours.
11.) 04 Mar 2026 15:33:39
Just let me have a little snigger before I start this post. ????
I think Farke pretty much tried everything he could last night, one thing he has been this season and that's multi dimensional in his tactics, it's only fans like you who blurt out what some other pundit, journalist or other fan has spewed out and repeated.
I'd say the one thing we did lack in last night against Sunderland's performance and that was brutality, we should have shown more aggression.
12.) 04 Mar 2026 16:01:15
No, I was really quoting what was said. I didn't make it up; it's all there for all to see.
I really feel that in that box on your head something is trying to get out, but I'm not sure what it is. Onwards and upwards. Bring on the next game.
13.) 04 Mar 2026 16:52:23
Thanks for that information, Whiteman. Next time I look in the mirror, I'll see if there's a box on the top of my head with something trying to get out of it.
If there is, and something jumps out of it, you'll be the first to know.
14.) 04 Mar 2026 21:43:15
I think we need to criticise Farke, not Farke out.
His selection was over cautious, three defensive midfielders, dcl on his own up front, with an attacking midfielder who Farke picks cause he is the best at defending.
We were at home to a mid table side who, as Farke said, were narrow and expected to hit us on the break. How are we going to break them down by playing for a draw up to 60 mins and then going for it, waiting to see how Sunderland do with Xhaker? What is he, Pele or something?
We can moan about VAR, but our negative team selection contributed more.
We should have gone out and taken that game to them, whatever their tactics, and the reason we didn't is down to Farke's negative team selection.
01 Mar 2026 09:45:02
This always reminds me of how games usually turn out when teams around the top of the table play against play against ones near the bottom in the Premiership.
It's the defining moments in a game that the team with the quality players like Man City will always make their moment count.
However we did play very well against them but in our defining moments the ball does not go in the net because we lack, and obviously so as a newly promoted team, that extra quality the will bury at least one of those chances we had, in the net.
It is also not a surprise and this might sound like sour grapes, but referee decisions will always go against the team struggling at the bottom than those reaching for glory at the top. It's always been like that and I accept it as part of the game.
Long before this game was played out I have had no doubt in my head that under Farke and these players we have, we will survive this season and survive is at best, was all we could do in this first season up in the Prem.
I'm the kind of fan the doesn't want to see his team punch above it's weight like Forest did last season and Sunderland have in this season. A slow and progressive building of our team in the Premiership is what I prefer without the unrealistic great expectations that are forced onto some teams in these sometimes over fortunate and over elevated positions that some recently promoted teams might find themselves in.
Well done to all the lads playing yesterday, they gave their max as they have all season and I truly believe they will be rewarded for their hard working efforts. Same goes for the coaching staff and especially Daniel Farke who has surprised many with his adaptability in the most competitive league in the world.
Never doubt his commitment to succeed with our club, picking up that red card for remonstrating with a ref who is rubbish at his job shows his passion and his emotion that some seem to think he does not posses.
1.) 01 Mar 2026 12:13:04
Excellent post, Opti.
27 Feb 2026 19:08:51
With all the recent talk about the time restrictions for throw ins, on the subject I wonder what others thought about the range of Ampadu's throws and whether they are effective.
For me he's just short of throwing it far enough to cause a problem, relies on flick ons to be any good in my estimation.
The talk of 5 seconds for a throw ins will end Ampadu's ritual of drying the ball etc which is more like 30 seconds plus.
1.) 27 Feb 2026 21:26:10
Don't think it will happen tbh.
When would the timer start, how would it be monitored, and by whom, and what happens when 99% of throw-ins go to the defenders because there's insufficient player movement on the pitch in 5 seconds? Plus, how frustrating would it be for fans when throw-ins keep getting "turned over" to the opposition, maybe even back-to-back? Another Stoooooopid idea from the power people! (Sorry OP for only picking up on that 1 aspect of your post!)
2.) 28 Feb 2026 05:45:07
I agree, Bright. It is a ridiculous idea, the 5 seconds bit. But what could be done is it could be deemed as time wasting, God forbid, at the referee's discretion, like with goal kicks when it's taking a noticeably long time.
But I was more wondering about the effectiveness of long throw-ins, especially by Amps, which I think are a bit short of causing havoc in the area.
3.) 28 Feb 2026 07:05:05
I think it's more about getting the ball into the penalty area and seeing what happens. Maybe a bit shy of the danger zone. But if a short throw is taken there, there is less chance of getting into the penalty area. I think that's got to be the goal. If you get my drift.
4.) 28 Feb 2026 07:31:16
I'll jump to your main bit now, OP. ? I think you're right; he's about a yard and 1/2 off causing mayhem. The first touch / flick on is vital, as we've seen. I do, however, see its usefulness tactically, even when it doesn't create a scoring chance. It makes the opposition revert to full defensive formation.
We get the initiative, and are on the front foot. And, cynically, and bang in line with the context of your post, it takes up time. In our position, that's something I've noticed more and more - taking time when it's beneficial.
5.) 28 Feb 2026 09:26:17
For me, work out the average time the ball was in play last season, around 65ish mins I think I read. Move the timer up a little, for example 70/80mins, then, when the ball goes out of play, stop the timer. This means long throw-ins can take 30 seconds to sort himself out, with no consequence for the losing team.
I think that's what they do in rugby, and I guess it works? Also, when a player is down injured, let the physio come on whilst the game is playing. If the injury is serious, the physio can stop the game, but then the timer stops and the player must be substituted.
6.) 28 Feb 2026 10:35:39
Agree, Amps throws a couple yards short. Only time they cause problems is when Bijol is playing, because he wins every first header to flick on.
7.) 28 Feb 2026 13:31:53
Banning long throws was going to happen if it was a useful tactic against the top six clubs. Though, in reality, keepers are only meant to have the ball for 8 seconds, and look how well that's enforced.
OptimistPesimistt's rumour replies
26 Jun 2025 07:58:26
You are entitled to your opinion as I am mine and I don’t like your opinions of Meslier and Farke.
25 Jun 2025 23:17:58
Yeah right ? is that disrespectful?
You bet your sweet Fanny ass.
15 Apr 2025 22:26:12
I’d rather have pope Francis.
08 Mar 2025 16:06:51
Harrison has always struggled to reach the levels required to be a Premiership player. Just not good enough and I’m sure he will go back to the MLS as it’s unlikely that he wants to play Championship football which is and always has been his level.
Long contracts are given to a lot of players now so to spread out payments and avoid over spending with PSR.
08 Jan 2025 18:17:44
Imagine Meslier playing Champions League with Man United!
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21 Mar 2026 11:51:45
They were a team that came with a 0-0 draw intent to play a heavy low block.
Sunderland had a temporary lack of form due to them not having Granit Xhaka, who was out injured.
He was back for the game against us; therefore, they were very organized and a lot tighter in defense and midfield.
Did you watch the game, Baz, or did you get your report from your favorite Leeds Utd content creator?
21 Mar 2026 11:12:36
Sunderland got very lucky amid some very dodgy refereeing. Everyone should know that.
21 Mar 2026 09:04:06
As far as I'm concerned, we only need to focus on us winning as many football matches as possible between now and the end of the season.
I'm pretty sure that's Daniel Farke's message to all of his players.
We are in control of our destiny.
21 Mar 2026 08:54:33
I would like to underline that if it wasn't for the slow runner and penalty misser Calvert Lewin's goals this season, we'd definitely be relegated.
I don't think Harry Kane is particularly fast at running, so I wouldn't know what that's got to do with scoring goals either?
20 Mar 2026 18:21:25
Well done Calvert Lewin, totally deserves the call up, and good luck to him in securing his place in the England team in this World Cup.
Don't understand why anyone wouldn't think he deserves the chance?
Especially a Leeds fan!