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18 Aug 2023 12:57:50
I always treat the rumours I see online with a certain scepticism but, if this bloke Cannon from Everton really was a target of Farke's and is any good, it would make sense to me that we think about incorporating him into any deal if they want Gnonto.

My logic for this is:

* we desperately need a good striker

* We need to get rid of Gnonto.
There is no benefit in keeping a bloke that does not want to be here and in fact it could have a negative impact on the rest of the team.

It might mean less in actual sale price, but I think that would be compensated for by filling an obvious hole in the squad and removing a distraction/ disruptive element.

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1.) 18 Aug 2023 14:04:24
100% jungle. Do it.


 

 

 

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11 Jan 2024 19:52:34
I know that I am in the significant minority but, at this level, I am not yet ready to give up on Firpo.

On the occasions where he had been able to string a few games together, the players in front and beside him were often changing and he could not develop an understanding with them.

It is clear that Farke is not changing the team around much so, if (the if part remains a big question) Firpo can string some games together, I think we might see an improvement in his performances.

That is why I am reserving my judgement at the moment.

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1.) 11 Jan 2024 20:02:52
With you jungle…folks had written James and Rutter before and look at them now.


2.) 11 Jan 2024 20:23:03
He’s clearly an asset on the left going forward. But he is suspect as a left back. That said - Archie Gray gets exposed at right back. We need to get a left back but retain Firpo for duty further up the pitch. His control of Rutter’s chipped pass and the subsequent assist for the goal was top drawer.


3.) 11 Jan 2024 20:36:26
I have said this season when he is fit if he can get a run if games working down the left with summerville it could be quite a dangerous partnership
Plus it’s got a stage now where we don’t have much choice.


4.) 11 Jan 2024 21:10:21
I think he'll do fine in Farke's system as he's less exposed, due to us retaining possession higher up the pitch and not being caught in transition as much as we were last season.

But would still like to see and incoming LB.


5.) 11 Jan 2024 21:26:49
Good post Jungle and some sensible replies too.
No arguments from me re Firpo posing a threat going forward and as many have said on here, we need a right and left back sooner rather than later (the square peg in round hole scenario which has dogged us for a few seasons now) .


6.) 11 Jan 2024 22:17:03
Interesting posts fellas.


7.) 11 Jan 2024 22:56:45
Agree above.


8.) 12 Jan 2024 05:57:40
Peterborough have some very good, pacy, flair players attacking both flanks, and he wasn’t exposed then. I think you’re right. The bloke hasn’t had any chance to settle, and clearly is excellent going forward. Cree tracks back well generally, tho not always, but that should offer extra protection.
I had hoped to see Spence develop a similar understanding on the right with DJ, but not to be. We need the specialist RWB asap, so we pose a bigger threat on both flanks.


9.) 12 Jan 2024 07:41:29
Firpo 49 games for Leeds United (thats plenty) , . gash throughout.


10.) 12 Jan 2024 09:43:17
If firpo gets a run of games he needs someone to cover him at cb. He got done a couple of times against Peterborough but it came to nothing luckily.
Good going forward but very suspect going the other way.
He would be nowhere near the starting squad if we had any other lb.


11.) 12 Jan 2024 10:37:19
His main role should be defending and he isn't good enough at it. Never has been whilst at Leeds.


12.) 12 Jan 2024 10:57:02
Its incredulous Ben that there are some who even now still fail to realise Firpo is a serious liability defensively.


13.) 12 Jan 2024 13:54:33
Its team work chaps. Maybe a striker dosent score if winger dosent distract defenders. Maybe we let a goal in if our fb overlaps and long ball catches him out.


 

 

09 Jan 2024 21:01:11
All the talk about Bam Bam's goal has got me thinking.

Is he better when he does not have time to think too much about what he is doing?

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1.) 09 Jan 2024 22:40:50
Definitely

And he is much better with no crowds or pressure

Better away than at home also.


2.) 09 Jan 2024 22:46:48
Chatting to a mate the other day and we both said exactly the same thing Jungle!


3.) 09 Jan 2024 22:52:01
I've always thought so.


4.) 09 Jan 2024 23:00:02
Yeah jungle. Or maybe that shot was really a second touch to control the ball and he just got too much on it. ?.


5.) 09 Jan 2024 23:25:24
That is exactly why I think Patrick has never hit the heights jungle. He is obviously an intelligent lad. Over thinking and not playing on instinct is in my opinion is one of his downfalls.


6.) 10 Jan 2024 05:45:18
Good post, and true Jungle.
Think Ben is spot on in his assessment; he is far too intelligent by football standards, and that is not a slight against football. He could make a cracking gaffer one day tho?


7.) 10 Jan 2024 07:10:27
Jungle Psychologically I think this is what was behind his peroxide hairdo. Less he thinks better he does.


 

 

02 Jan 2024 07:39:21
Hi all. Back from a few months travelling so, first and foremost, Happy New Year to all with wishes for a safe and happy 2024.

Given the new year and a new window, I started with optimism, thinking about a few good signings in key areas, to enable a big promotion push in the second half of the season.

But then the financier in me kicked in and I remembered that the powers that be will still be operating with one hand tied behind their back thanks to our previous owners.

In any of their plans, there remains the dark cloud overhead of the large wage expense potentially returning at the end of the season with the players that are out on loan.

I don't know first hand how they are performing, but from the reports I've seen (would love for these to be wrong) not many are setting the world on fire and therefore are unlikely to generate permanent offers for their services.

I'm far from expert about FFP rules, etc, but it seems to me that this must have an impact on what business can get done during the window.

I'd be very happy if someone here with more knowledge than me, can tell me that my understanding is flawed and I have nothing to worry about.

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1.) 02 Jan 2024 08:06:29
Not sure about ffp rules but to me to try and sell mez and gnonto for maybe 20 each and as much as I love the guy Harrison too. That would give us enough
For Rodon and the other 3 essentials. Goalie, left back and central mid.
Get rid of deadwood. If poss ???
Loosen up the wage bill. Reduce squad size. Currently way way too big with foreign outs and has beens.
It’s hard window but if sensible and ruthless can be done.
Said many times. Take a hit on some. Get off wage bill. Sell whom we can.
Keep Jimmy Jamie and Rutter.
This is our only final tilt at promotion.
Gets a whole lot worse in the summer.


2.) 02 Jan 2024 08:49:55
Would never claim to be more knowledgeable than any other poster on here, but contrary to what you may have been informed on concerning the loan clause players, some have been doing reasonably well with their adopted clubs.
Whether they will be sold is another question though. The only player that has gone backwards, if that were even possible is Aaronson.
I’m certain he’ll be loaned out to another club in the summer because the club will be keen to recoup at least a portion of that 32Mil € spent on him.

As for this January transfer window, FFP rules maybe an issue for the current owners but I imagine some loans to buy if the right player is available could be on the agenda?


3.) 02 Jan 2024 09:01:35
Aus, we'd be lucky to get £20m for both.


4.) 02 Jan 2024 09:07:51
Bottom 5 prem clubs would have to be tempted by gnonto. Harrison I believe is sorted. Mez a concern.
I’d keep klass as back up. Get rid of other two.


5.) 02 Jan 2024 15:30:10
If we don't recruit some defenders in this window, come the end of the season we'll only have Struik.
Cooper, Ayling, Dramah, Byram, Shackleton are in their last 6 months
Creswell and Firpo rumoured to be going in January, plus Spence and Rodon are season loans
I hope the owners and DF are switched on to this ??.


6.) 02 Jan 2024 18:28:47
Leeroy there should NOT be any doubts they are switched on. yet there a few . we shall find out soon enough .


7.) 02 Jan 2024 21:14:12
Anyone wants to watch a short video which explains what are considered the prevailing factors regarding FFP, then I recommend this Tifo video. (Hint; it's not really about transfer fees)


8.) 02 Jan 2024 22:52:07
An interesting vid Dill.


 

 

29 Sep 2023 22:27:57
For me this game against Southampton is a big litmus test of just how we are going.

We are a form team heading to play a team out of form and most pundits are predicting a win.

But I think most of us remember that gnawing feeling in the gut we got for these games historically, because they so often resulted in a loss.

I do not think this season is a false dawn and I think it will be a win scoring at least 3, but my gut is still grumbling. ?.

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1.) 30 Sep 2023 01:16:38
Saints 1 Leeds 2 ( Piroe and Georginio )


2.) 30 Sep 2023 03:24:28
Baz My prediction. Saints 1 Leeds 4.


3.) 30 Sep 2023 03:54:54
Yeah. Think after Watford game it’s easy to get carried away.
I’m expecting a win but have that gut rumble too.
However they will not park the bus unless they go one up. So could play into our hands.
It’s live here so really looking forward to it. Team selection will be interesting too.
I’m going to go 2-4 but only 51 % sure.


4.) 30 Sep 2023 08:02:30
In the Championship no matter what team we play against they will always raise their game against us, even if they are currently out of form and if it’s not all eleven players then it’s the opposition goalie who pulls off saves that he’ll never do again in his career.
No game in this league is a given.
That’s why we didn’t beat the Wendies, the poorest team in this league
We’re doing well now, let’s hope it continues.


5.) 30 Sep 2023 08:09:50
I think Farke has approached this wisely. 4 losses on the bounce is not a reflection of that team, and they will have been doing a load of work on sorting it, as you do. Not going to be easy, so I think a point away, will still be a good point on the board. 1-1. I’ll be delighted with a win tho! ????.


6.) 30 Sep 2023 08:20:13
Agree. They will raise their game against us. Or as you say opti. Def the goalie.


7.) 30 Sep 2023 09:23:05
Agree, not a given with the win, we are Leeds UTD, nothing comes easy. Every team, no matter how bad their form is seem to play differently against us. I think we will win, but a tight 1 nil Leeds and very late goal.


8.) 30 Sep 2023 09:30:37
Apparently Southampton are playing decent football but cannot defend.
So I'm predicting a few goals. Maybe 3-1 or 4-2. Could even be a score draw.
But as has been said this is a test against a side who should be pushing at the top come may.


9.) 30 Sep 2023 11:50:35
Their home form is decent and they have beat us 6 out of the last 9 games. However they do not have their talisman Ward-Prowse anymore who was always a big threat for them.
Even with their raised game which I have no doubt they will, I feel with our confident momentum and recent clean sheets we will still beat them in a very close contest.
I’ll be staggered if there’s a rout in this game, a 0-0 draw could also be a likely outcome.


10.) 30 Sep 2023 14:08:25
I will still be happy if we snatch a draw from this!


 

 

17 Sep 2023 22:47:45
Overjoyed with the result last night from the team's perspective and it also felt nice to get a prediction right for once. ?

Thankfully, from the comments I have read, I think one of my other predictions was wrong.

It seems Farke has been able to get the team much closer to playing the way he wants much quicker than I thought he would.

The only parts of the game I have been able to watch were the highlights on LUTV (hopefully the full game will eventually be posted) .

Because of this I have only one observation to make. Trying to listen to a call of the match instead of watching it is one of the most unsatisfying experiences of my life.

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1.) 18 Sep 2023 03:08:32
You not got Bein sport jungle. Only $20 a month and Leeds been live twice so far.


2.) 18 Sep 2023 09:10:11
I thought I had it as part of one of the packages we have Aus, but obviously my smart TV has a higher IQ than I do.

Expecting my son to visit this week, so he will probably be able to tell me how to find, or that I don't have it.


 

 

 

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11 Jan 2024 19:28:39
I for one hope this is not the last we have seen of Luke.

I wish him all the best for the rest of the season and, if he wants to continue playing, finding a contract thereafter.

But when he has finished playing, I would like to see him back in some sort of role with the juniors.

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18 Sep 2023 09:17:41
I know it is early days Aus, but I think Farke has done a great job so far, both with the squad and all the other s**t he had to deal with.

I had high hopes when they signed him and, for me, so far he has not disappointed.

Sure Bermo made a big call, but let him get caught up the the euphoria of a win that was more important to him than most.

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18 Sep 2023 09:10:11
I thought I had it as part of one of the packages we have Aus, but obviously my smart TV has a higher IQ than I do.

Expecting my son to visit this week, so he will probably be able to tell me how to find, or that I don't have it.

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17 Sep 2023 13:10:24
When I was a young lad (late 60's early 70's) we didn't have a lot of teams to choose from, as the only coverage we got was Match of the Day (1-2 week delay I think) and Shoot magazine a few weeks after it was published in the UK.

I think the first thing that drew me to Leeds was that they were not one of the fashionable, popular sides amongst my football following mates and I have always had a weakness for following unfashionable teams.

I liked that they were not necessarily the best players compared to some of the other teams, but they never seemed to leave anything behind on the pitch and always seemed to back each other.

Having made my choice all those years ago, I have stuck with them ever since. I have never been one to change teams, or even have a second team.

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17 Sep 2023 08:47:35
Not born or ever lived there.

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