Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Tue Feb 18, 2025 1:14 pm  

I was disappointed he didn't start Rothwell, i was saying to friends last night at the start of the match. Rothwell is much much more creative than Gruev. Ampadu is better than Gruev also in that role. I'm not saying Gruev is poor, far from it, i rate him, but against teams who are good defensively and especially when we're at home, i don't think he's the right option, away from home against a good team, different conversation (though i do think Ampadu is the better player).

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Tue Feb 18, 2025 2:26 pm  

I think Rothwell will have felt a bit cheesed off that after starting in the 7-0 against Cardiff he hasn’t started a league game since. He’s had a really good season and I don’t think many people saw him being dropped for the last 3 games. There was a theory that away from home against the bigger teams Gruev gives us better defensive cover, and against all the other teams Rothwell’s your man, especially at home. It’s a massive headache in the best possible way for Farke now. Your set piece specialist who’s had a really good season has just helped topple a big rival with two top quality deliveries to win the game, and you have the joint best team in the league next up. We’ll have to trust Farke on this one, and in fairness to the fella, he keeps churning the results out.

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Tue Feb 18, 2025 4:56 pm  

Leeds' away record with Tanaka and Rothwell starting is something like 2 wins in 9, so I think adding a more defensive midfielder in there was right IMO. Also, with Struijk injured, Gruev is the only option, and I think given the amount of space Bellingham got in the away game, Gruev was always going to start this game, and from a defensive point of view, I thought it worked. Sunderland couldn't play through us and Bellingham was very quiet for most of the game.

I do think if Struijk is able to do 90 minutes, he'll start, and Ampadu will move into midfield with Tanaka for the rest of the season.

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Tue Feb 18, 2025 6:47 pm  

agree with everything you said

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Thu Feb 20, 2025 2:00 pm  

It looks like the 49ers are buying Rangers to start their multi-club model.

It also looks like Angus Kinnear is in talks with Everton to become their new CEO.

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Thu Feb 20, 2025 3:43 pm  

shame about kinnear. done a good job

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Thu Feb 20, 2025 4:44 pm  

Yes i like Kinnear, but we have some top people in charge so we'll be fine. Interesting re 9ers and Rangers, personally i'm not a big fan as it can feel like it will dilute resources and attention. As long Marathe remains only as an investor then fine and doesn't head it up.

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Fri Feb 21, 2025 11:02 am  

The 49's are preparing the future when the sell to Red Bull.

If they get promoted I would expect a sale of the controlling shares - it is the least risky time to maximise their returns.

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Fri Feb 21, 2025 11:43 am  

absolutely totally and utterly wrong.
the best time is when the ground is finished and leeds are established in the top flight.
this is what they have consistently said. ,

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Fri Feb 21, 2025 3:13 pm  

Yea, there's no way they sell before the ground is finished.

Steinson was also promoted from Leeds' technical director, to head of 49er's international operations a few months ago, so if AG does go, they'll probably look for a CEO with experience of working in a multi-club model.