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27 Jun 2025 06:22:16
Harrison to Rangers, now that rumour I like and hope is true. Always good to have a buddy to take your trash out for you.
1.) 27 Jun 2025 16:17:59
Vid ?????.
2.) 27 Jun 2025 18:54:56
Vid, Is there anyone in Rangers current squad that we might be looking at as a swap deal?
A bit of 49er's internal business?!
3.) 28 Jun 2025 05:30:58
Raskin. Can't see this though as Rangers unlikely to cover Harrison's £90k per week wages.
4.) 28 Jun 2025 12:59:59
Cheers Alf,
Certainly is a problem.
One that Jack would probably fall over and try and claim he'd been pole axed!
MOT.
5.) 28 Jun 2025 17:34:20
49ers cross subsidising his wages alf?
28 Aug 2014 19:23:36
Being reprted on news now that Hockaday and Lewis have been sacked
05 Jun 2014 19:00:08
Well, if all the reports on NN are to be believed its a 3 horse race on saturday, an I don't mean the Derby. Personally I think Gary Mac would make a great coach, managing was too great a task for him I think, but that's just me ;)
1.) 05 Jun 2014 19:45:09
I think out the 3 rumoured names (Hughton, Hockaday and McAllister) I would go with McAllister although I also think Paul Hart would be a good shout.
2.) Do people really rate gary mac? do I miss something? brought some great players to the club as scout but tactics were off, results were poor and motivation was none exsistant. what am I missing? all I remember is poor league results and our darkest moment with the club losing in first round of fa cup to non league opposition. scout yes anything else no thanks 100's of better coaches out there
3.) Wouldn't want any of the 4 mentioned above. My choice would be a proven young manager ready to step up to a bigger club. Step forward Eddie Howe.
4.) Agree totally
{Ed003's Note - this was in reply to Bermondsey btw.}
5.) We played sexy football under him according to many FL pundits. i'd love to have him back. We were without Beckford that dark dark day remember. He'd scored about 5 that day
6.) All the names mentioned don't seem good enough to me. Gary Mac no, hockaday definitely not, the Eddie Howe shout would be good though. But prob not going to be one of the 3 being seen. If I had to choose of the 3 though it would be Chris houghton! Roll on sat!
7.) 05 Jun 2014 21:00:40
Howe is a manager not a coach and the only place he is proven is at Bournemouth. He didn't set the world light at Burnley.
{Ed003's Note - He was shocking there but to be fair that team that went up was mainly his signings.}
8.) Eddie Howe or Chris Hughton
9.) 05 Jun 2014 21:19:47
So the fact that virtually same squad that Howe had got promoted should tell you everything you need to know about Howes coaching ability!
10.) Didnt realise Macca was a scout for Leeds? Just thought he was a good coach who needed a top defensive coach alonside him to get us up. And how can people say he can't motivate players is beyond me. what are they in the dressing room as well! MOT.
11.) Corkwhite, I was not in the dressing room but I did see what happened on the pitch which was in my opinion, lack of passion lack of disire, lack of skill and lack of basic ideas (how many times did we conceed the same goal under Gary Mac? every time ball was in the air in our box we conceded which would suggest bad coach as well?) loved him as a player and seems a nice bloke but coach? manager? not for me think I could name 100 people I would rather get the job
12.) OK Bermondsey I hear what you saying. Bad goals conceded from coners etc were very poor under Macca for a time but I also remember under Wilko a similar situation when the opposition got a corner a goal was on its way in one particular season. Also think about it. under Bates he literally had no cash to spend. Think Huntingdon as number 1 CB! . It just amazes me some folk seem convinced others are well suited for the job with little or no reason! Howe. done very liitle. Clarke. even less. Hughton or Mackay I could take. But give me an ex Leeds player who knows his stuff. and I believe Macca does. I will take him all day him long. Gary Mc is in the running I believe and is probably the best man for the job as the BOSS wants a British coach and he is, I believe, a good coach. MOT.
13.) To be fair, with Cellino in charge, all 3 will be coach at some point in the season
14.) You make a good point about wilko Corky. I rated wilko as one of the best in the world at that time but I do remember that season (Sadly). I also agree some are bounding about managers with little to back it up. If I was MC (id be very happy) but I would go for Kenny Jacket or Malky Macky. Both know the league both good with money and good coaches and get the best out of the squad. But then I am not a bonkers Itailan who wants to be in charge of signings, which raises the point if his signings do badly will he sack himself as I am sure he didn't sack many managers in Italy so it is not like he passes the blame is it?
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06 Aug 2026 11:28:03
Hey Baz, breathe deeply and put the Tena back in the chest of drawers, Trafford has passed his medical ?.
1.) 06 Aug 2026 13:25:37
No way we signing Trafford, according to Baz. ??
2.) 06 Aug 2026 13:33:57
Yep.. Welcome aboard, Jimmy Trafford.
Now for a much needed striker and LB, please.
3.) 06 Aug 2026 19:53:40
Brilliant signing for me.
We have been crying out for a top top keeper for many a season now, and this is a real show of intent from the club. Four or five further additions of a similar standard, and we're on for a fantastic window.
4.) 06 Aug 2026 19:57:51
All official on the LUFC website. Should be a great signing!
5.) 06 Aug 2026 20:34:31
He was Inside & outside ER for a few hours today, signing, greeting, speaking, and getting snaps taken.
Shame he didn't do a Lukey on it and lob a grand or 2 behind bar over in Peacock. ?? I missed that day also.
6.) 06 Aug 2026 21:43:47
Excellent signing. Very excited by it!
Most important position imo.
A strong, reliable keeper behind a strong defence gets a thumbs up from me. ?
Welcome James.
7.) 06 Aug 2026 22:05:15
A good goalkeeper and a very large fee.
A large outlay on a quality striker would have been my first choice.
8.) 06 Aug 2026 22:07:45
Not sure I would agree gk is the most important position.
Midfield general, striker, and then goalkeeper in that order.
Bremner, then Clarke, more important than Harvey / Sprake.
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06 Aug 2026 23:11:03
Why does it not surprise me, Baz, that you ain't happy.
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07 Aug 2026 00:34:53
Lad
Well, I am relieved/glad we signed Jimmy... A couple of other quality signings in other key positions and I will be uber happy.
23 Jul 2026 16:31:49
Looking like Trafford is close peeps, that would be a real statement!
12 May 2026 18:42:26
Well siblings, in the words of Imhotep, death is just the beginning. We have been there and suffered it. The rebirth is upon us, decent owners, ambition, ground improvements, a strong and unified unit.
If we can't have optimism and hope now, when can we? The future is Bright, the future is White, UTWDTP, laze on the beach and dream, cos without a dream, how you gonna have a dream come true ???.
1.) 12 May 2026 20:44:01
Staying up was massive and a tad unexpected.. The confidence from the FA Cup run spilling into league form, with the unexpected 3 points away win bonus at Man U, all crucial.
Along with the Elland Road ground expansion to 55, 000 capacity now definitely and finally commencing.
All good news.. Best news. Huge developments.
2.) 12 May 2026 22:14:53
Staying up was massive, but I'd not say that it was unexpected. Yes, we all feared going straight back down, but equally thought we had enough to stay up, and so it proved. Onwards and upwards.
3.) 12 May 2026 22:29:50
JR, at the beginning of the season, I hoped and expected Leeds might finish above Burnley and Sunderland.
The unexpected part is Leeds finishing above more than one of the established EPL sides, West Ham, Spuds and Wolves, which was required to stay up!
4.) 12 May 2026 23:28:24
And mebbe Palace & Newcastle by the end. ?
5.) 13 May 2026 12:57:31
For me, the Cup run added confidence for our league form, and the team spirit was there for all to see. Despite the semi-final disappointment, the league form has been maintained and safety secured with three games to go. Farke has answered his critics and thoroughly deserves to carry on if he wants to. I predicted on here a while ago that we would stay up and have a Wembley appearance. We would have all taken that when we were warming up for the first game against Everton.
I hope we can win on Sunday, especially for the fans, then give it a good go at West Ham to finish off a fine season. Lots to look forward to in the summer. We will be linked with every man and his dog, and hopefully our recruitment team and Farke will secure their targets and unload those surplus to requirements and build on what has been achieved. Enjoy these last two matches with the pressure off, and sink a few beers on Sunday!
{Ed025's Note - sounds good to me Feath, you done brilliant this season mate but it will be just as hard next season...if not harder, recruitment will be paramount and same again would be excellent imo..
6.) 13 May 2026 15:06:59
Fair point Ed.
12 May 2026 14:16:54
Loved DCL doing the Okafor goal salute.
1.) 13 May 2026 02:52:45
Yeah. That was good.
08 May 2026 15:30:15
Well peeps, there are 20 clubs in this league, dunno about you, but for me it's all about 1. I don't give a monkey's uncle what other teams do because we are Leeds and we are back and proud. Only 6 teams gained more points than us since December. Only 4 defeats in that time. Taking the game to top sides et al with the exception of Arsenal lol.
Filling stadiums with White noise and pride. Reaching Wembley. More than holding our own as a promoted side. This is no mean feat and we should stand and applaud everyone involved in our wonderful club. But that's just me ?.
1.) 08 May 2026 16:29:28
So you don't give a monkeys uncle if Arsenal beat West Ham, or vice versa? ?
Hmmmm.
It could confirm Leeds United are mathematically safe from R..
All good. ?
2.) 08 May 2026 16:52:17
Baz, what will confirm our safety is us, no one else. All teams have their agenda, and they don't take into consideration others. It's like saying I have backed that horse, and all I need is the favorite to fall to win. Honestly, trust the boys.
3.) 08 May 2026 16:53:15
As an addendum, I hope Spam win to pile the pressure on Spuds!
4.) 08 May 2026 17:02:13
You say you hope West Ham win, Davey? What the heck.
I wouldn't rely on Leeds confirming their own safety.. at all.
Okafor is out for next 2 matches, possibly all 3.
5.) 08 May 2026 17:13:00
You don't rely on Leeds confirming their own safety, Baz? Do you support Leeds or revel in doubting them? After this season's performances? Wow, dude, get behind the boys and believe. ?
6.) 08 May 2026 17:20:00
Extremely happy for Arsenal to beat West Ham and for it to be over. Finally!!
No West Ham win, thanks. ?
7.) 08 May 2026 19:37:28
Not even a draw, that would just drag it out even longer.
8.) 08 May 2026 19:48:30
Love the optimism vid, but the PTSD of being a Leeds fan means I also appreciate Baz's POV. Will be glad when safety is confirmed either way.
9.) 08 May 2026 19:56:57
I am going on Monday, and an Arsenal win will make the journey down and pub stop on the way very enjoyable!
10.) 08 May 2026 20:25:07
After 35 games so far this season, we have managed to keep ourselves out of the relegation 3 places. I see no reason why, in the remaining 3 fixtures, we need help now. Whether Arsenal does us a "favour" or not, we will stay up because of home we have done, not others.
11.) 08 May 2026 21:51:11
I'd take a draw even though we will smash Spurs!
12.) 08 May 2026 23:35:24
A little bit Steve Naive there, Vid.
13.) 08 May 2026 23:44:28
More than a little bit, Corky.
14.) 09 May 2026 01:00:52
I kinda hope MC beat Brentford tomorrow, so's to put a bit of extra pressure on Arse to beat Wet Sham on Sunday. Now, I'll go wash my mouth out with soap after saying that.
15.) 09 May 2026 05:42:43
The sooner the better. Who gives a flying turd if Arsenal assist us. Get it done.
16.) 09 May 2026 06:59:54
Think Vid was after a few Babycham's with that 1. ? That warming glow, that everything is fab you get from said Babychams, definitely had a hand in writing it. ?
No offence intended, Vid.
17.) 09 May 2026 13:21:14
Same poster said Leeds would beat Chelsea. Look what happened. We need to turn up, play as we know we can, to win these games. Clubs are not just coming to play, they are going out to win, and we need to do the same.
Play like we did at Chelsea. Well, you know the answer. We all can be positive, but need to be realistic too.
18.) 09 May 2026 14:20:58
Indeed Whitey 100%
Realism needed
19.) 09 May 2026 17:35:34
Lol, no worries, Chris, probably close to the mark. ? No Tena required here, chaps, it's gonna be fine. The occasion done us v Chelsea, White, but we proved at OT what we are capable of.
31 Jul 2026 09:19:49
Interesting that the forgotten man, Bornauw, had a good game. He could prove very useful cover for our back 3
17 Mar 2026 14:38:03
Lol, wrong Gray GS.
25 Feb 2026 12:46:39
Trouble is, MoT, if we sell players like that, we are ripping up a recipe for success. It's so hard to recruit the right players who complement each other, and if some go, the whole thing is broken.
It doesn't matter how much dosh you get, you cannot replace that combination. Buying big does not guarantee it's going to work. We simply must keep the core of what makes us tick.
25 Feb 2026 11:57:48
I would hope the days of us selling our gems are over. If we want to establish ourselves, we have to keep the foundations of the side: Amps, Stach, Bijol, Boges, Gabi, Okafor, DCL, Rodon, Okafor, etc.
04 Feb 2026 14:47:58
I guess as usual opinions and views are divided by individuals perceptions and wishes. The media certainly does not help. For example, some were very disappointed and angry at the lack of incoming. Dome expected it on past performance. Some, like me, are quite happy.
My reasoning being, as I have stated before, I don't like January signings, they rarely work, involve players that are available for a reason and are hugely inflated prices. It takes time to integrate and there are limited games left and finally incoming can disrupt the unit.
It was well advertised by the club we were unlikely to add unless it was a too good to miss opportunity. DF likes a tight squad and let's face it this squad has proved they can compete, everyone was happy in December! I believe it will be fine and the bonus is we will have more funds in the summer.
04 Aug 2026 08:20:45
What problematic, messy window, Baz? We are on the outside looking through blacked out windows, with only chaff and click bait to view, so how on earth do we know the real situation/targets etc? I would suggest wait til the end of the window, then see where we are.
01 Aug 2026 11:42:19
One of my faves, Bright, along with Kung Fu and David Carradine as Grasshopper Caine, lol. Persuaders was jolly good too. Love the title music.
01 Aug 2026 08:46:05
Ah, maybe you are too young, Bright, alas that Alas Smith & Jones was a pun by Griff & Mel on the famous western series Alias Smith & Jones about two outlaws seeking pardon, Kid Curry & Hannible Hays. ?
30 Jul 2026 14:56:00
Fair points in there, Baz, but as in life, it's not so much what happens as how you react that's important, and DF has certainly upped his game despite all the criticism and pressure he has endured. Don't forget you were barking for Nuno, who ended up somewhat less successful than DF. I often think it's not just about ability, you need a manager who "fits" the club, as you do players, and that is not easy to find.
Whatever you think of DF, there is no doubt he is totally invested in LUFC and has created a brilliant environment, and has, in 3 years, delivered on the pitch. His record is no mean achievement, imo.
30 Jul 2026 12:34:14
Sorry, Baz, but I would have to disagree there. What exactly makes people think Howe is so good? Toon have consistently underachieved under him, and he looked like a rabbit in the headlights at times to me. I see no reason to bin DF, and I have confidence he will continue to prove himself and guide Leeds to the top. Tin hat on. ?