Leeds United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours

JokerD

I hope we gets a 'fans forum' sorted soon or some kind of statement from the owners again.

We're in a perilous position and need some questions answered, Redfearn has said "that it would be better for them if it (the selection of a new manager) was sooner rather than later.”



Also Wilkinson said : “All you can say is that is very, very difficult at the moment for any manager to contemplate.

“Any manager taking the job, as far as I can see, would not know who he is going to be working for.

“And that matters enormously. That is the most important relationship within the football club.

“The important line of communication in the football club is between the decision-maker or makers and the manager.

“If there’s uncertainty about first of all the people in that line or the way that line works, you are going to have a problem.”




McDermott has also said something along the lines of...'If I do get a Championship club they will be getting a very, very hungry manager.

"I don't know when I'll be back I don't want to put a time frame on anything. Everything needs to be right - finances need to be right; relationship with the board and the owner.'


Is it linked? Maybe, either way something needs sorting soon, rumours today that Parkin has lowered his offer for the club. Can't see much movement here until we know what league we'll be in.

punk77

fanzhiyidan wrote: »

for feck sake.

that's unbelievable.
this season just gets worse and worse.

Just look at Brown laughing as Charlton are about to score the winner........




......now that is downright sickening!!!! Feckin' IDIOT!!!!

event

The sun are reporting that McDermott is about to be named boss.
not my first choice but id be happy with that

JokerD

event wrote: »

The sun are reporting that McDermott is about to be named boss.
not my first choice but id be happy with that

Seen that, would be happy with this, was impressed with him when he spoke on 'Goals On Sunday'. A young manager with a point to prove.

Ceist_Beag

Knowing our luck they will just ask the Brian McDermott who manages Leeds Rhinos to double job! :P

Kristopherus

SS News reporting that Leeds are in advanced talks with McDermott. Good news imo. Hope he takes over in next week. If he gets 6 or 9 points extra this season, it'll do me. I would expect a serious challenge next season, assuming McD gets some serious resources.

Zaph

Kristopherus wrote: »

I would expect a serious challenge next season, assuming McD gets some serious resources.

And unfortunately that's where it could, and probably will, all go tits up.

Carcharodon

Zaph wrote: »

And unfortunately that's where it could, and probably will, all go tits up.

He must be desperate for a job since taking this job would contradict what he was quoted saying earlier about "everything having to be right at the club" , the opposite of what Leeds is.

Kristopherus

Zaph wrote: »

And unfortunately that's where it could, and probably will, all go tits up.

Ah, man, treat the glass as being half full:D:D:D

Zaph

Kristopherus wrote: »

Ah, man, treat the glass as being half full:D:D:D

I've been following Leeds for over 35 years. At this stage I doubt there even is a glass.

fanzhiyidan

Zaph wrote: »

I've been following Leeds for over 35 years. At this stage I doubt there even is a glass.

It'll look like glass for a week, then everyone will realise that it's only very flimsy plastic.
Yet, we'll continue to pay for the plastic glass week in week out.

it's the leeds supporter's way:o

Ceist_Beag

Good article from Dom here about where he is at right now. So McDermott is in yet no official statement yet. As others have said, wasn't my first choice but given the state of the club right now it's a good appointment as we're not the most attractive option at the moment!

Kristopherus

Comnfirmed. McDermott appointed. 3-year deal. Source - Yorkshire Radio. Roll on the premiership.

Edit:http://www.leedsunited.com/page/Home

fanzhiyidan

i'm hopeful for next season.
i just really hope we can pick up enough points to make a challenge for promotion to the premier league, not promotion back to the championship

punk77

The new gaffer and his assistant Nigel Gibbs. Welcome to Leeds, lads.

I hope we can get the immediate upturn in fortunes that usually occurs when a new manager is appointed and secure the much needed 3pts tomorrow against Wednesday. MOT.

quarryman

Surprisingly subdued in here considering the news...

Mezcita

Can't see how we are going to get out of this league without spending some money. Think he's a good appointment but has his work cut out for him.

event

Im really happy wit him, he will so well. however, we need a serious investment. Let have a look at our squad:

Kenny - Good enough IMO.

Peltier - I dont think he's great but will give him another chance under BmcD
Drury - Sell him
Lees - Solid but needs more experience beside him
Warnock - SOlid enough
White - good player IMO, I like him.
Pearce - Havent seen enough really.
Byram - Very good but will need a rest next year (if not sold)
Bromby - not good enough

For me, we need a first choice CB and cover at RB.

Byram - Lees - AN Other - warnock

Brown - Donkey
Green - Can do a job
Austin - Started well but I dunno. With a more creative partner might do better
Tonge - One paced, meh.
NOrris - havent seen enough of him
Hall - Give him a run FFS
Dawson - Good prospect

Green - Austin - Norris - Hall

There isnt much creativity there. Green is solid but wont do much. Hall is a gamble. Dawson will play a bit more next year but not every week. So for me we need a more creative central midfielder and a winger

McCormack - Top class at this level
Varney - Piss off
Diouf - Same
Somma - was good before his injury, who knows now.
Morison - Hasnt looked great but ill give him the benefit.

Ross - Morison

So in the summer, we need another top striker.
So for me, we need 3 top class starters (CB, CM, ST) and two others (RB, Winger) and we need to shift a lot of dead wood.
We wont suddenly go from a team who are only 5 clear of relegation to a team challenging for the top next year. Expect a summer of frees and loans

But ill give BMcD time, let him build a team and see where it takes us. Tbh, id even just settle for a few years of nice football at the minute

tim_holsters

Pleased that it's McDermott, it was either him or Kenny Jackett for me, never really gave too much thought to anybody else.

If he's not backed mind it won't matter who was appointed, the team is so poor that major change is needed. As things stand now I've got zero confidence in GFH's ability to bring the club forward but of course I hope they prove me wrong.

I'm seething that Brown has got another year, fcuking livid actually. That will be 3 years with him!

championc

Tom Kirwan hit the nail on the head on the radio show last night when he said that with NW, it was all about HIM, his record promotions, his last hurrah, his team etc....

Tom then said how he liked the way BmcD used "we" so much referring to him and his new assistant NG, and their hopes and aspirations.

blaa85

Only tuned in to the match now, is Redfearn in the dugout or McDermott?

punk77

Ya prob know by now but BmcD is in the dug out.

punk77

AH CRAP! 0-1

blaa85

ah feck. 0-1

iseegirls

Normal service resumes . . .

A_Sober_Paddy

Anyone watching this?

blaa85

Think it's a bit quick for BMcD to make any sort of impression today. Although if he turns this around, I wonder if we'll see headlines such as 'Leeds to make late play-off surge' and the like.

blaa85

A_Sober_Paddy wrote: »

Anyone watching this?

Listening on Ustream

punk77

This is the 18th league match in a row that we haven't managed to score in the first half. Dec 26th vs Forest was the last time. Jaysus.

punk77

Diouf on for Norris at start of 2nd half.

blaa85

punk77 wrote: »

Diouf on for Norris at start of 2nd half.

Makes sense. Doubt Warnock would have made a sub this early.

punk77

White on for Morison

blaa85

White on for Morrison.

Bit of pace I suppose. Morrison missed 2 sitters as well.

Kristopherus

Gooooaaaaalllll:D

G.K.

YES

G.K.

Get in!

blaa85

Holy SH!T!!!!

Varney for POTY!

punk77

2 from Varney. :D:D We want 3

Kristopherus

And another Play-offs anyone?:D

punk77

I'm dreading injury time.

blaa85

3 chances for Wednesday in the space of a minute.

punk77

YEEESSSSSSSS!!!!!! FT 2-1. What a crucial win I'm over the feckin' moon

Subs were spot on. Diouf made a huge difference after half-time and pushing Varney up top after withdrawing Morison was inspired

New manager had the desired effect. Well done BmcD. MOT.

blaa85

Seems like an age since a win. Delighted.

Kristopherus

Great start by McD. Onwards & upwards:).

SarahBM

Im in total shock.
I was listening to the game, and by no means have all our problems disappeared, but this win and the new managers might inspire the team, spur us on. perhaps a nice little run.
3 points, my god the relief!

oldyouth

That should be enough:o

event

championc wrote: »

Tom Kirwan hit the nail on the head on the radio show last night when he said that with NW, it was all about HIM, his record promotions, his last hurrah, his team etc....

Tom then said how he liked the way BmcD used "we" so much referring to him and his new assistant NG, and their hopes and aspirations.

Dawson was asked if NW said anything before his debut. he said something like "this might be my last game so i want to give you your debut"
Again, just think about hospital own "legacy"

And i can believe the abuse some of you lot give Varney, top player

:pac:

championc

The important thing now is a top half finish in order to avoid the first round of the Carling Cup

blaa85

Leeds team v Burnley: Kenny, Byram, Lees, Pearce, Warnock, Tonge, Austin, Green, Diouf, McCormack, Varney. Subs: Ashdown, Drury, White, Habibou, Poleon, Somma, Hall.

Another win would be nice.

fanzhiyidan

any links to the game, video or audio?