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10 Nov 2026 14:30:34
I’ll tell you what lads, we have brought in some serious talent in defence. Trafford, Tarik and Elvedi are among the best in their positions in the whole league. Bard looked a really good player at the weekend too.
If we stay up this season we need to get similar upgrades in the forward areas during the summer.
1.) 11 Nov 2026 02:12:45
Agree Corkey, we have good or very good options right across the back 5, and now need to strengthen further forward. Find us a Hernandez quality AM and a Viduka quality striker, and we'll give any team in the PL a run for it's money.
2.) 11 Nov 2026 06:54:43
Yep. Our defence is exceptional. Gonna be hard to keep them all happy. Bijol already sulking and now Rodon back. Likely elvis or Justin will miss out. At least we got injury or sale cover.
3.) 11 Nov 2026 06:54:46
Viduka quality and Pablo quality JR ?
Leeds United would very likely win a lot more matches and be a more exciting and better team to watch!
4.) 11 Nov 2026 14:42:39
Well, I can dream can't I ?
5.) 11 Nov 2026 18:28:04
Pablo prime or Bowyer prime Baz?
6.) 11 Nov 2026 19:46:40
Both Pablo prime and Bowyer prime please. if I had to choose one only.Bowyer.
7.) 13 Nov 2026 11:59:08
If we do everything, (every clause met, every option taken)
Muharemovic (£34m)
Trafford (£45m)
Elvedi (£8.5m)
Bard (£5m)
It takes us to about £93m. Bard and Muha would have insane profit value, Trafford rn is young and proving very solid in Prem so I'd call him as retaining value. Elvedi's age means we probs wouldn't make much. but i dont want to. on any of them rn.
16 Oct 2026 20:57:15
Having a chat about transfers between Leeds n Man U and there's been some major ones.
Man U to Liverpool n visa versa not so.
Looks like the last one was in 64!
Jaysus I thought we hated them.
1.) 17 Oct 2026 00:45:00
No direct transfer between clubs for indeed a humungous 61 years Corkey.
And only a few high profile players have even played for both clubs throughout their careers such as Paul Ince and Michael Owen.
{Ed001's Note - and Owen will never be forgiven.}
2.) 17 Oct 2026 05:20:54
Indeed Ed001.
15 Oct 2026 12:50:03
Apparently Perri has had a not so good start in Italy, already making three bad errors. Early days but I have a feeling he'll be back at ER next pre season with Torino not taking up the option to buy.
1.) 15 Oct 2026 13:13:14
Corkey pretty sure Torino's highest incoming transfer fee in 2026 summer window was a mere 5 million Euros
so yep extremely unlikely indeed Torino exercise a buy option of 14 million Euros for Perri,even if he was good, ( which he evidently isnt)
So Torino got a not good keeper for one million ( loan fee) for the seez.thats all this deal is. nowt more.
2.) 15 Oct 2026 17:08:20
Thing is Baz if he plays well there's a very good chance another club would buy him if Torino are skint. It's not looking that way at the moment unfortunately.
3.) 15 Oct 2026 17:33:22
Yep good point Corkey.
4.) 16 Oct 2026 00:33:01
We clearly did not do our homework on Perri. Paying that much for a keeper who is proving consistently bad is confusing. Another transfer loss.
5.) 16 Oct 2026 01:31:25
Aus the Leeds recruitment seemingly bought Perri on the back of his one full seez at Lyon where he ( somehow ) produced good shot saving stats.
6.) 17 Oct 2026 15:59:25
I remember reading or listening to some podcast, possibly the square ball, where they said agreeing on Perri was a middle ground. Recruitment had a preferred target. Farke had a different preferred target.
No one could totally agree. They agreed to compromise both principles with Perri. Imagine coming in where neither side was truly backing you, not a nice environment. And neither championed you for good reason it seems.
04 Oct 2026 19:56:13
Jack Moylan. Signed for Cardiff from Lincoln this summer. Definitely a player we should be looking at.
I think the lad has talent:
1.) 06 Oct 2026 07:56:52
Will watch out for him, Corkey, as he's a player I know nowt about!
18 Sep 2026 20:17:19
Got a feeling we won't see Bahoya in a Leeds shirt this weekend or any weekend for that matter: He's probably heading back to Germany in January.
Like I say it's just a feeling I got.
1.) 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.
2.) 19 Sep 2026 08:22:54
Aren't there two obligations connected to the loan? The option becomes an obligation if we stay in the Premier League and Bshoya makes 10 appearances?
If Corkey is right then this is another bench warming Buananotte situation and doesn't do much for the credibility of those who are making key transfer decisions.
Hopefully Farke is giving the player time to settle in before he gives him a run out.
3.) 19 Sep 2026 09:48:48
Bang on dun. Bit like keep fans happy we bought an attacker.
4.) 19 Sep 2026 12:44:42
Farke has already stated separately that he's not gonna chuck the lad straight in, due to the ever growing number of wolves who tear players to pieces if they don't perform from the word "go".
I recall Gio getting completely panned when he first joined.
If its one where it doesn't work out tho, which is always possible in loans with an option, then so be it.
5.) 19 Sep 2026 14:17:18
Surely a cameo against Newcastle when we went up by four? If he ain't getting on in that game.
6.) 19 Sep 2026 14:37:12
Maybe Corkster, and I did wanna see him too, but do understand why DJ got the nod first.
7.) 19 Sep 2026 19:05:20
But by bringing him on are you saying to Dan James that he is no longer the preferred back up option. Dan James knows the way the manager wants him to play. Yes we were 4-0 up but it's still the premier league and bringing players on that will need to be carried by the team isn't going to do anyone any favours.
8.) 19 Sep 2026 19:34:26
I read that farke leveraged connections to bring him in and he's on the bench regularly unlike Buononotte who got dropped a lot even from the bench.
I dont think Farke would leverage connections like that unless he was on board. I also believe the signings from Bundesliga probably have more input from Farke than others.
This could all change if we dont see him before christmas.
9.) 19 Sep 2026 23:56:48
Need to be carried by the team? If that's the case and he's that pony send him back now. Ridiculous statement LAD.
James is back up right wing back. The new winger is Okafor back up on the left.
10.) 20 Sep 2026 11:21:45
What Corkey said.
11.) 20 Sep 2026 12:50:53
Who is Wilson and aaronson cover for then. Can't keep everyone happy. He clearly preferred Wilson on this occasion and I think Farke is probably a little better placed to make on a decision on what he thinks is right at the right time. Yes he does get it wrong sometimes but don't think anyone has seen anything to suggest otherwise at the moment regarding Bahoya and I'm sure the club will bring him in when he's ready otherwise we will have people on here going nuts if it turns into a JKA situation and we are obliged to buy someone who is "pony”.
Maybe get him up to speed, make sure he's the right fit for the team and squad and then let him play. At that point we can make a genuine assessment on whether he's worth playing him enough to make the loan signing permanent. Don't want to waste 5 games brining him on for 10 mins here's and not knowing if he's ready.
12.) 20 Sep 2026 13:09:48
JMB in past 2 seasons has played 51 times for Frankfurt in Bundesliga one of the strongest leagues in Europe.
I doubt he will be happy not playing.
13.) 20 Sep 2026 15:59:31
Aaaand that one's put to bed! Two and a half full EPL minutes!
14.) 20 Sep 2026 16:01:01
Got his boots dirty for a few minutes agin Palace - first steps.
15.) 20 Sep 2026 16:03:24
He'll probably be brought on today in injury time? Oh wait.
16.) 20 Sep 2026 16:41:21
I admit I wish I didn't post that so close to kick off ?.
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15 Nov 2026 15:46:58
The so called next boy wonder is not getting in to div 1 side sheff wed. One goal all season.
It took Harry Kane a good few clubs and seasons to get going
11 Nov 2026 17:16:03
Does anyone else feel like Farke doesn’t know how to utilise a squad and keep the fringe players happy?
He’s definitely a manager who likes to play the same eleven week in and out, unless results fall off and then he might change one of two.
Every other team seem to make regular changes weekly including the newly promoted clubs, yet we trot out the same team time n time again. Surely for fitness and tactical reasons the lineup should be changing more than it normally does?
1.) 11 Nov 2026 17:47:49
And Corkey
We will lose 2 CBs next summer
Tarek and Bijol.the latter will be Farke's fault.
2.) 11 Nov 2026 19:08:56
I think thats pure nonsense, you can't play the whole squad on match day !
Farke picks the players who he thinks will win football matches, it's not personal and absolutely nothing to do with favoritism.
Bijol will have to knuckle down and prove he is better than Elvedi, Tarik and Rodon, that goes for any other fringe players.
Even Joe Rodon in my opinion has his work cut out to better Elvedi and Muharemovic.
That's football and damn right it must be competitive to earn your place.
3.) 11 Nov 2026 19:28:15
OP backs Farke yet again. there's a shock ?.
4.) 11 Nov 2026 20:29:43
I get behind my football team, not against it especially where we are now. This is not 1970 !
5.) 12 Nov 2026 08:33:26
Thing is, a big part of our defence is the relationship between Gary and Elvedi, alas Bijol is a victim of that. As OP says i think Rodon is gonna have to fight to get back in. Makes sense to keep a winning formula and the form of our defence at the mo suggests it is set in stone, there is no profit in changing players for the sake.
If we are gonna experiment it needs to be in attack.
6.) 12 Nov 2026 14:01:32
Maybe OP is right Baz ? The current back 3 are playing well, it's always a struggle for players to dislodge them, like DJ !
It would be daft to play him just to make sure he's getting minutes if it risks a result ?
Not saying he doesn't deserve a place in the back 3, I am a huge fan, but it's probably why he is frustrated and possibly why he may look elsewhere, but that's the same for any player not playing.
7.) 12 Nov 2026 15:06:33
MG.JR comes back in all day long into our defence for me.
8.) 12 Nov 2026 15:32:55
At the expense of who Baz? There is the dichotomy, surely would have to be JJ or Elvedi and how can you drop either?
9.) 12 Nov 2026 16:10:54
Davey. Easy
JR is a better defender than JJ imo.
JJ was asleep for the Mbuemo Man U goal.
07 Nov 2026 14:48:23
That’s more like it especially second half. Great to see excellent movement and getting bodies into the box for a change. Great save from Trafford at the end. MOT.
1.) 07 Nov 2026 15:09:19
Sounds like we were lucky that Bogle wasn't sent off but likewise Spurs were lucky that we weren't awarded a penalty but a very much needed home win that hopefully won't take another 5 weeks to get our next one. Farke's ugly but effective keeping the shackles on style wins the day and we sit 8th which is where we should definitely be finishing this season with the talented players we have despite DF's insulting inference to the contrary, so we will see if Farke can keep us there.I doubt it but for now delighted to feel that rare feeling this season of a win for Leeds and if giving a damning verdict of Farke's management of the team before kick off reeps a rewarding Leeds victory then expect more of the same from me this season.
2.) 07 Nov 2026 18:21:06
Cheshire what's with the Anti Farke agenda all the time??
Farke brought the subs on changed the game we got the win!
3 Points from a team what was inform & cost 300 million!
Up The Whites Down The Pints ???.
3.) 07 Nov 2026 19:00:28
I think CW extremely annoyed at Farkes comments in Thursday press conference, saying Leeds forward players lack the finesse of passing to a team mate. Words to that effect anyway.
07 Nov 2026 12:00:44
Strange and surprising team selection today.
Looks like we going to be playing direct n aggressive.
03 Nov 2026 19:14:57
Leeds 0-2 Tottenham
Chelsea 3-0 Leeds
Leeds 0-1 Coventry
If these next three games were to finish as above should DF be sacked or would that be premature?
These results not far fetched especially with recent form.
Would it depend on the performances or would three defeats with zero goals again be the end of Farke?
Probably a stupid question but I’m at the airport waiting on a delayed flight.
1.) 03 Nov 2026 19:28:29
Yes Corkey,
auf wiedersehen to Farke with those 3 results and rightly so.
Just 2 goals scored in 8 games.
A run of 5 defeats in 8.
No wins in 8.
3 points in 24 R stats.
1 win in 6 home games.
Jessie Brenty Marsch was sacked with better stats.
2.) 03 Nov 2026 20:00:25
Normal chain of events
Delayed flight
Extra bevvy time
Less stress inducing posts ?
You are risking serious lambasting with that hypothetical situ Corky pal ?
Take. cover pal.
3.) 03 Nov 2026 20:08:07
Dont worry Chrissie; Corkie geezer can more than handle pro Farkers.
4.) 03 Nov 2026 20:23:44
Farke has earned the right to continue at our club, for Christ sake we are not like Sunderland who most on here were revering last season and are now sitting at the bottom of the league.
He definitely has credit in the bank to have the time to stabilize our situation but let's not fantasize to much about where we should finish this season.
Staying up is the prime objective still, but of course we hope that there is an improvement from last season.
I think the majority of Leeds fans still believe in Farke and trust him to deliver.
That wouldn't include some staunch anti Farke posters on this forum i'm sure.
Patience is required, swapping and changing coaches destabilizes a club, we don't need that.
I don't see Farke as a Jesse Marsch for example, I feel Farke is calm and dedicated enough to make sure our team is safe in the premiership.
5.) 03 Nov 2026 20:57:26
Of course TPFCAK, those scores are perfectly feasable, especially the Leeds 0 bit, which is where the frustration comes in. We know we are better than that, we have seen us play better than that. Trouble is you cant stand still, you have to evolve, adapt, be flexible and unpredictable or teams work you out.
This i believe is DF's biggest flaw. Stick with the same, persist despite it not working. Take a risk, try utilising the squad, mix it up. Not in defence so much, tho we miss Rodon big time, but with attacking options. We are becoming stale. I dont know the answer, but we need snother dimension.
6.) 03 Nov 2026 22:16:09
Becoming stale after only three games is a little unfair in my opinion. The premiership is such a tough league with very fine margins, it's not like we are being blown away by the opposition.
I can't help feel the gathering of discontent is rising yet again for Herr.
Farke and it will very likely leave his doubters making their excuses yet again that it was just luck that got him out of it again.!
Such impatience I find is intolerable and annoying in some fans.
7.) 03 Nov 2026 23:04:47
Good God, it's getting very depressing on this site! You are now making up negative results and responding to them!
Anyone would think we were floundering at the bottom of the league with no hope of survival! I swear some of you guys wouldn't be happy if we were sitting in the top 3
We don't have a team of superstars, we do have a great team spirit and great work ethic!
I love my football team and support them every step of the way! What other way is there?
8.) 04 Nov 2026 00:19:28
Corkey posed a "what if "feasible scenario with outcome determined in a couple of weeks. a common question which is prevalent in all aspects of life from politics to sport DDSW.
We all love our football club but are you suggesting you have never considered/ wanted a change of manager during your decades of being a Leeds supporter?
As Victor would say " I dont believe it" lol ?.
9.) 04 Nov 2026 05:45:22
It's becoming a very common read on this forum about how our team is going to completely implode and nosedive into oblivion.
Is it possible by any stretch of the imagination that we won't ?
10.) 04 Nov 2026 11:27:46
If MU have a run of 9 games drawing 3 and losing 6 they're bound to sack the manager aren't they? Or maybe not - yet!
So if we suffer your purely hypothetical sequence of results who's to say what the outcome might be.
11.) 04 Nov 2026 11:35:37
He who talks about the man who won us promotion and kept us up comfortably with low quality players and is still doing a very good job with our football team.
Why change what isn't broke and which superstar coach do you have in mind that would want to coach our team of these particular set of players that would be disposable to him.
Unai Emery is not coming to Leeds United.
You are dreaming again Baz.
12.) 04 Nov 2026 13:29:18
Yep 49ers likely very relunctant to tin tack Farkey as they wont be confident of being able to successfully find a better alternative esp mid seez. they couldnt attract better in summer either
We shall see what happens next 9 games.
13.) 04 Nov 2026 19:20:21
Why don't you stick to telling us your opinions Baz, rather than pretending you have any insight whatsoever into what the 49ers are thinking, when you clearly have no clue what they are thinking, but still try to present it as some sort of fact.
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04 Nov 2026 20:16:35
When was Gallagher ever a creative player? Very strange pov. As for 15-20 million not a chance in hell.
03 Nov 2026 19:04:02
Larsen is a good striker in the tight team. Would that right team have been us? Dunno.
Nit even sure we were really in for him at anywhere near the asking price.
03 Nov 2026 19:00:45
I agree Ealing Suzuki is looking mustard. Trafford despite his error at weekend has looked assured and his command of the area has come on loads. Hard to say who's the better keeper at this moment in time.
03 Nov 2026 18:56:41
Farke wouldn't even risk calling on a double headed coin!
15 Oct 2026 17:08:20
Thing is Baz if he plays well there's a very good chance another club would buy him if Torino are skint. It's not looking that way at the moment unfortunately.
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15 Nov 2026 10:49:55
John Sheridan against I can't remember. A free kick rolled back to him, he flicks it up with his right foot and then with the same foot volleys it in to the top corner from 25/30 yards. Unbelievable.
15 Nov 2026 10:43:57
JT will play.
08 Nov 2026 18:31:03
Fair comment CC. His crosses were very good though.
08 Nov 2026 17:00:23
He hasn't got Gabbys dynamism but his crosses, at least yesterday, are far superior.
He deserves to start next game but I'd be surprised if he does.
07 Nov 2026 20:57:24
Tongue in cheek Chris.
If OP wants to work this way and possibly alienate certain posters then that's his choice.