Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sun Sep 17, 2023 8:08 am  

Seth wrote:

A complete stay away from the home fans next week would speak loudly to the action that's needed.

You trying to turn the sport into football? I want out if it ever gets like that…..

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sun Sep 17, 2023 8:18 am  

Once were Loiners wrote:

Well the wheels have fallen off completely now, but I don't think these results will influence signings much. I reckon that we have a couple signed up already. The only one we won't have sorted is a replacement for Nene.

We know a number of the first team that played these last two games either won't be here next year or won't be in the first choice 17, and our spine will be completely different. But none of the senior players have shown a lot of pride in their own performance or any hint of leadership - including the sainted Cameron. That shouldn't be forgotten either.

Unless we have some exciting signings we are likely to see a big drop in crowds next year. Regardless, Smith is going to be under all sorts of pressure. The team will be largely his, including key positions, and he'll start next year under a huge question mark from many fans. Even if he is seen as the long term bet by GH, I just can't see him having any leeway for a slow start.

Can't argue with a word of that.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sun Sep 17, 2023 8:41 am  

Harry Newman getting a lot of stick on Sky, with the pundits suggesting that Leeds should sell him because of his inability to reign in his temper.

Newman should look at the game of someone like Keith Senior. He played aggressively and even managed to put a few opposition players in their place (Wilkin?) but mostly kept his discipline.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sun Sep 17, 2023 8:51 am  

Exeter Rhino wrote:

Harry Newman getting a lot of stick on Sky, with the pundits suggesting that Leeds should sell him because of his inability to reign in his temper.

Newman should look at the game of someone like Keith Senior. He played aggressively and even managed to put a few opposition players in their place (Wilkin?) but mostly kept his discipline.

Perhaps this is already happening, but if I were GH I’d be asking Keith if he’d mentor Harry for a while.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sun Sep 17, 2023 8:55 am  

Shabino wrote:

You trying to turn the sport into football? I want out if it ever gets like that…..

You never go anyway so I wouldnt worry. Not sure I've ever heard of that happening in football? While ever the crowds and subsequent revenue from attendees remains the same and season ticket holders return with faith and hope each year I genuinely don't think there's a sense of real urgency to do whatever is needed.
JJBs comments were particularly erratic over the last couple of weeks, from performance across the club is bigger than just the playing side 'changing lives through sport', to the total 360 this week of I'm not going to paper over cracks, it's not good enough for the fans, questioning the players desire and telling Newman to wind his neck in. The clubs in disarray, on the pitch and the dressing room at least. There would be real cause for action if people voted with their feet too.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sun Sep 17, 2023 9:12 am  

If you want a football comparison, we've taken a look at Manchester Uniteds fall from grace and gone 'hold my pint...'

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sun Sep 17, 2023 9:21 am  

Wow! I am so glad I didn’t rent a car to drive from Nice to Perpignan, it would have been a very big waste of money (I am certain the England game is a better performance than that garbage! And they have been poop) What a two weeks of a horror show. You can tell by the performances that there is an huge unrest at the club, which I can’t find anymore about and it’s all gone very quiet. No one looked interested at all and it’s like they have wrapped this season weeks ago. Smith has zero control over his players and it’s embarrassing to watch. What happened to Oledszki after his injury? He isn’t the same player anymore. O Connor is a great defensive hooker but has the pace of a slug! Not replacing Leeming was just a Leeds thing, saving money! I am genuinely embarrassed to be a Leeds fan, I considered lying to a bunch of England fans! I am going to say this again! GH has to go, but he won’t! The vision and ambition with signings, players out of position constantly is just awful. I don’t have the words still and they do more we need to pick apart!

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sun Sep 17, 2023 9:31 am  

I’d say a fair comparison for Smith is he’s in the same position Powell was at Wire at this point last year. Short leash for the start of next year and barring consistent improvement he should/will be gone.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sun Sep 17, 2023 9:33 am  

...so, no talk of top class unexpected signings this week then.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sun Sep 17, 2023 9:38 am  

Seth wrote:

...so, no talk of top class unexpected signings this week then.

Just what I was told in my last update, nothing else! So I still expect that to be happening! I am just very disillusioned by this club at the moment and no massive signings, etc will fix this. That on PAPER yesterday wasn’t a bad squad. But to throw up that and last week was just vile!