Leeds United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours 2020/2021

is_that_so

Shlippery wrote: »

Seemingly Kalvin's another one in negotiations with a risk of departure

The difference is that he seems much more inclined to stay and wants a deal. Roofe's intentions are not at all clear. Both of them want to match Bamford and Casilla. I reckon 1 out of 2 will stay and optimistically both. Given a choice Phillips is more important.

The more I hear of issues with contracts for other "first names on the teamsheet" type players, the more it looks like Jannson's exit was all down to a need to balance books rather than his social media use, the Villa thing etc.

maximoose

Deleted User wrote: »

the more it looks like Jannson's exit was all down to a need to balance books

I suppose we'll know when the window is over and whatever else happens happens (please god hold onto Phillips), but I just can't see this being true right now.

Danny Mills chirped in yesterday and said it was a strained relationship with Bielsa and Pontus looking for extra holidays that was the final straw.


Being linked with Gary Cahill now. Do not want.

It just seems too coincidental that the club's best centre half goes for peanuts, around the same time that the best striker is linked to a club that might have a worse financial history than Leeds and we're told that there is just "hope" that the best midfielder will stay.

adaminho

https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1149000328970293248?s=19
Team for tonight. It's free on the website and app.

Zaph

Well that didn't take long - 1 up after 3 minutes. Harrison the scorer.

Zaph

2-0, Roofe

Zaph

3-0, Pablo

Eggs For Dinner

Playing well. Harrision looking sharp

. 5 ��

adaminho

https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1149364877049454592?s=19

Team for tonight. Live on the app and website. Costa and White make their debuts.

Eggs For Dinner

That was a proper workout. Fair play to Guiseley, they gave it a proper go

iseegirls

Decent goals as well. Happy to see Costa get a goal

Wingman2010

I see Biesla is going in person to see Ryan Kent playing tonight. He would be a great addition. He did well with Rangers last season and Gerrard wants him back also.

I read that Roofe is linked with Brighton and Crystal Palace. We really can’t lose him.

Are we expected to get any more forwards before the season starts? We saw how costly it was last season when Roofe got injured with our lack of options upfront.

Keyzer

I can't see roofe going to either of those clubs - lets be honest, he's a decent championship player, I don't think he's premiership material.

NuckChorris1

Think with Orta and Radz in Australia not much will be done this week. Think we need a CB and would like a forward option. Bogusz is getting a lot of attention from the club by being unclided on tour and being in videos and signing events. Wonder will he fast-tracked to the first team squad this season. Saw a screamer of a free kick from him in one clip.

J Cheever Loophole

With the benefit of hindsight of course, has Ben White been brought in to replace Jansson? I'd love to see further strengthening (goalkeeper, centre half and a striker) take place to be honest.

Keyzer

J Cheever Loophole wrote: »

With the benefit of hindsight of course, has Ben White been brought in to replace Jansson? I'd love to see further strengthening (goalkeeper, centre half and a striker) take place to be honest.

Same...

Shlippery

Bleak enough game this.

Kingp35

Shlippery wrote: »

Bleak enough game this.

Let us never talk of it again.

davedanon

Never talk of what?

Keyzer

davedanon wrote: »

Never talk of what?

Precisely...

Eggs For Dinner

It wasn't that bad. When you consider they brought on a full fresh team in the 2nd half and a lot of our regulars didn't travel. Striker is a big problem. Both Bamford and Roofe were bit players. Very poor marking for the 3rd and another stupid challenge by Cooper for the peno.

In Bielsa we trust

Zaph

I'm really not happy with our central defence. Cooper gives away far too many stupid free kicks and penalties, and Berardi is likely to get himself booked every second match. We need better players who can be depended upon not to do anything rash.

Eggs For Dinner

Some good movement in tonight's game. Clarke looks as if he has bulked up a bit

maximoose

Saiz is off to Girona for ~£2M

Oriol Rey has also left for Valladollid - not sure if a fee involved

Orta said at press conference before Utd game that the squad is about 90% where they want it to be, hopefully there's a CB incoming....

10000maniacs

davedanon wrote: »

Never talk of what?

Just for the record, Man Utd pasted us 4:0 like a fly being swatted. I watched the game and still a lot of weak links and a crap defence. Roll on 2019/2020.

is_that_so

maximoose wrote: »

Saiz is off to Girona for ~£2M

Oriol Rey has also left for Valladollid - not sure if a fee involved

Orta said at press conference before Utd game that the squad is about 90% where they want it to be, hopefully there's a CB incoming....

Seems like Hadi Sacko has officially gone as well.

NuckChorris1

NuckChorris1 wrote: »

Bogusz is getting a lot of attention from the club by being unclided on tour and being in videos and signing events. Wonder will he fast-tracked to the first team squad this season. Saw a screamer of a free kick from him in one clip.

Looking good for Bogusz!!

Eggs For Dinner

Defence is all over the shop

GoldFour4

Ah lads it’ll be a sad day whenever Pablo leaves the club

Zaph

malistheman wrote: »

Ah lads it’ll be a sad day whenever Pablo leaves the club

Yep, incredible winner from him.
More worryingly, Roofe and Bogusz both went off injured. Hopefully neither is too serious.

Eggs For Dinner

That defence will be torn to shreds next season

is_that_so

Eggs For Dinner wrote: »

That defence will be torn to shreds next season

It's pre-season with White, Alioski, Davis, Shackelton and many others left at home. Just a runout. That not scoring chances is a more serious problem.

Wingman2010

Surely we will get another person for up front? Are you only allowed 5 players on loan? How many have we on loan now?

iseegirls

Wingman2010 wrote: »

Surely we will get another person for up front? Are you only allowed 5 players on loan? How many have we on loan now?

Only allowed 5 players in the match day squad. So could have more, but all wouldnt be in the squad for the same games.

GoldFour4

Wingman2010 wrote: »

Surely we will get another person for up front? Are you only allowed 5 players on loan? How many have we on loan now?

White
Harrison
Costa
Clarke

That’s all from my reckoning so should have room for another 1 at least?

is_that_so

Roofe in a leg brace after Australian adventure. Makes you wonder if he's going to be just as injury-prone as last season. Some speculation on Edmonson being thrown in but definitely need more backup for front line.

maximoose

So the long rumoured documentary from last season is real, trailer leaked and it looks fantastic!

Amazon Prime original, out in August

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY5Slz1-_90

Ceist_Beag

Narrated by Leeds fan Russell Crowe no less, nice touch!

Keyzer

What we do this season, will echo in eternity...

PabloAndRoy

maximoose wrote: »

So the long rumoured documentary from last season is real, trailer leaked and it looks fantastic!

Amazon Prime original, out in August

Trailer

Looks excellent.

Zaph

I might have to sign up for a Prime trial subscription

Zaph

Roofe out for 4 weeks. Hopefully this might prompt the club to look at signing additional cover up front.

NuckChorris1

Zaph wrote: »

Roofe out for 4 weeks. Hopefully this might prompt the club to look at signing additional cover up front.

Doubts over Roberts' fitness too. Could be starting season with just Bamford and Edmondson. Everything seems quiet but I'm praying we go for a striker and CB. Surely the cost of them is worth giving us a real shot at promotion. Apparent tightness is baffling.

Ceist_Beag

Zaph wrote: »

Roofe out for 4 weeks. Hopefully this might prompt the club to look at signing additional cover up front.

On the positive side at least it means he is unlikely to leave now! I'm not overly optimistic we will be signing any cover up front at this late stage given all the signs from the club are that they were only looking at loan deals. It has been a somewhat underwhelming summer so far.

Think the club was in better shape this time last year with Jansson on board and the element of the unknown. It seems that as the season wore on teams were set up better to deal with Bielsa to the point where even Lampard figured it out.

NuckChorris1

Deleted User wrote: »

Think the club was in better shape this time last year with Jansson on board and the element of the unknown. It seems that as the season wore on teams were set up better to deal with Bielsa to the point where even Lampard figured it out.

We need Costa to stay fit and perform. A second playmaker in the team (like we had for a while with Saiz) should give Pablo lots more space and less pressure to save us.

J Cheever Loophole

Deleted User wrote: »

Think the club was in better shape this time last year with Jansson on board and the element of the unknown. It seems that as the season wore on teams were set up better to deal with Bielsa to the point where even Lampard figured it out.

I honestly felt that the second Derby play-off game at home was lost due to the individual errors of our players rather than any insight Lampard brought through his tactics.

QikBax

Looks like Phil Hay is off to join The Athletic when they launch in August.

They've poached some huge names from The Guardian, BBC, The Times and more

Kingp35

I think we badly need another centre back and a striker. Unfortunately I can't see up replicating last season with them. Doom and gloom seems to be setting in for me for some reason.