Leeds United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours 2024/25

Zaph

I suppose it's a different situation from Kewell and to be fair Alioski will just be looking for the best deal he can get for himself, regardless of where it is. However I do hope that he's at least aware of the history and will have been made aware that his standing will diminish with a portion of the Leeds fans. Not that that should necessarily make him change his mind, but personally I'd view any player going there with a least a bit of disappointment, rather than hatred. But on the plus side at least it's not Man Utd.

Seathrun66

Jimmy Two Times wrote: »

Seems to be a bit of a storm brewing on some Supporters Social Media groups around the possibility of Alioski signing for Galatasaray when his contract runs out with us at the end of the season.

Interested to hear what people think.

Don't have an issue with it myself but obviously not from Leeds and probably don't have the same depth of feeling that some supporters do about this particular issue.Having said that I would have been extremely critical of Kewell when he signed for them,given that was with us at the time it happened,played in the games and would have been under no illusions as to what making that move would mean.

Anyone else got a view ?

I'd go along with all that you say. Alioski had done the club great service and is entitled to move where he wishes.

Our club has historically also been involved in much bad behaviour by our fans and the events in Istanbul were preceded by pretty awful stuff. I've seen the English fans at games in continental Europe (last time was Madrid 2001) and it ain't pretty. No other nationality would visit another country and behave so despicably. Can you imagine half-naked Turkish fans in the centre of Leeds urinating into fountains, hassling women, breaking glasses, littering and puking on the street. All the while taunting locals. What happened in Istanbul was truly horrific, I'm just surprised there's not been more events like that.

Hijpo

Seathrun66 wrote: »

I'd go along with all that you say. Alioski had done the club great service and is entitled to move where he wishes.

Our club has historically also been involved in much bad behaviour by our fans and the events in Istanbul were preceded by pretty awful stuff. I've seen the English fans at games in continental Europe (last time was Madrid 2001) and it ain't pretty. No other nationality would visit another country and behave so despicably. Can you imagine half-naked Turkish fans in the centre of Leeds urinating into fountains, hassling women, breaking glasses, littering and puking on the street. All the while taunting locals. What happened in Istanbul was truly horrific, I'm just surprised there's not been more events like that.

I couldn't begrudge him for going there. He had nothing to do with what happened. As a professional footballer without a club this summer he has a chance to get 1st team starts with a club that can challenge for some silverware domestically at least.

So, in the wise words of Marie Antoinette "let him eat saksuka".

adaminho

Hijpo wrote: »

I couldn't begrudge him for going there. He had nothing to do with what happened. As a professional footballer without a club this summer he has a chance to get 1st team starts with a club that can challenge for some silverware domestically at least.

So, in the wise words of Marie Antoinette "let him eat saksuka".

This. It's not like he has 3 years left on his contract! If he has no other offers on the table then why not? I would admit though that I'm in the forgive Alan Smith camp as I thought he had the clubs best interest at heart!

Zaph

Klich has tested positive while on international duty with Poland.

is_that_so

Zaph wrote: »

Klich has tested positive while on international duty with Poland.

That could be the end of his season in the 1st team.

Zaph

is_that_so wrote: »

That could be the end of his season in the 1st team.

Potentially, although apparently he's asymptomatic for now

event

Jimmy Two Times wrote: »

Seems to be a bit of a storm brewing on some Supporters Social Media groups around the possibility of Alioski signing for Galatasaray when his contract runs out with us at the end of the season.

Interested to hear what people think.

Don't have an issue with it myself but obviously not from Leeds and probably don't have the same depth of feeling that some supporters do about this particular issue.Having said that I would have been extremely critical of Kewell when he signed for them,given that was with us at the time it happened,played in the games and would have been under no illusions as to what making that move would mean.

Anyone else got a view ?

Kewell unforgiveable. That coupled with the way he forced the move to liverpool has him as worse than Smith in my eyes. He was the only player I ever had on a back of a jersey.

Nothing wrong with Alioski tbh

Though the fact itis coming close to the 21st annniversary doesnt help either

whiterebel

I'd prefer Alioski didn't go there, but he has to look after his own future. I presume the club have told him that his chances will be limited next season, so he goes with my best wishes. I still think he'd be a better backup left winger to Harrison than Poveda and Costa.

event

We better be getting a LB so

Seathrun66

adaminho wrote: »

This. It's not like he has 3 years left on his contract! If he has no other offers on the table then why not? I would admit though that I'm in the forgive Alan Smith camp as I thought he had the clubs best interest at heart!

Enough time has passed to entirely forget that. Though I'd really hate to see Raphinha go there of all places. And maybe I'm being naive but I don't expect him to leave this Summer.

event

adaminho wrote: »

This. It's not like he has 3 years left on his contract! If he has no other offers on the table then why not? I would admit though that I'm in the forgive Alan Smith camp as I thought he had the clubs best interest at heart!

Yeah I've forgiven Smith. Kewell can p!ss off though

Carcharodon

Seathrun66 wrote: »

Enough time has passed to entirely forget that. Though I'd really hate to see Raphinha go there of all places. And maybe I'm being naive but I don't expect him to leave this Summer.

Hopefully not, I think it would suit both him and Leeds to stay another season at least, if he keeps on going the way he is going then I don’t see any reason he wouldn’t get interest off the big clubs in Europe $$$$

event

Not this year. There isnt going to be loads of money this year with he impact of COVID still. But if he has the same form next year and ends up goin to the World Cup next year, that could be it. We should offer him a new contract in the summer at least to reflect his performances so that we will get it back in transfer fee if he were to go

whiterebel

We aren't going to keep anyone interested in him playing at LB. He looks really poor there recently. I can't blame him, though, its not his natural position.

10000maniacs

Klich has tested positive for COVID. He is ruled out of the Hungary and Andorra games.

Seathrun66

10000maniacs wrote: »

Klich has tested positive for COVID. He is ruled out of the Hungary and Andorra games.

No harm for him to have 2/3 weeks rest, particularly if Covid doesn't have a great effect on him. For us also it fits in well with the international break.

10000maniacs

Seathrun66 wrote: »

No harm for him to have 2/3 weeks rest, particularly if Covid doesn't have a great effect on him. For us also it fits in well with the international break.

To be honest, he looked jaded for the last few months. He needs a rest.

PabloAndRoy

10000maniacs wrote: »

Klich has tested positive for COVID. He is ruled out of the Hungary and Andorra games.

I thought his second test came back negative.

Jimmy Two Times

PabloAndRoy wrote: »

I thought his second test came back negative.

Defo read that somewhere too.

Ceist_Beag

Phil Hay reported that yesterday (that second test was negative). Was there another (third) test today that came back positive or something?

https://twitter.com/PhilHay_/status/1374783525426237443?s=20

event

If he has COVID and gets symptoms, let me tell ye its not a rest he'll get

Seathrun66

event wrote: »

If he has COVID and gets symptoms, let me tell ye its not a rest he'll get

Absolutely. But several reports from pals of zilch symptoms when diagnosed. And seemingly the same for many of these top athletes. Varying immune systems.

event

Phillips played the full 90 for England tonight, was very much their 2nd string. He's a cert to go to the Euros anyway

Damo 2k9

Id imagine most of this is rubbish

https://twitter.com/Sport_Witness/status/1375387705266278400

But only a matter of time before this type of stuff started to pop up. Injuries have done him no favours, but being played out of position for so long surely has to have an effect on him.

whiterebel

One thing that strikes me about Rodrigo, is how well he fits in to this system. No questioning his workrate or commitment. He looked suitably pi$$ed off when he was subbed last time, but didn't throw his toys out of the pram, as Pablo had done previously.

adaminho

https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1375413751952896001?s=19

event

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

Id imagine most of this is rubbish

https://twitter.com/Sport_Witness/status/1375387705266278400

But only a matter of time before this type of stuff started to pop up. Injuries have done him no favours, but being played out of position for so long surely has to have an effect on him.

I like him. But if we got our money back, I'd have no problem selling him tbh. I dont think he'll ever make the midfield position his own and he wont get a look in with Bamford.

But we dont know his home life. Maybe his missus/fella isnt over here with him, living alone in lockdown, Leeds is a grim enough place tbh. I never mind when players want to go back home or to better climate. But when that arises, just get rid, if it is true

Jimmy Two Times

event wrote: »

Leeds is a grim enough place tbh.

Grim compared to Valencia I'd definitely agree.

Ever been to Middlesbrough,Blackburn or .... ( Insert the name of any other Northern UK city / town with the honourable exceptions of Whitby and possibly Harrogate :D )

When we went to the Boro away game last season,ended up staying in a small town near Durham called Stanley ( don't ask,just suited the logistics ). Talk about grim.

event

Yeah. I got a train once from Birmingham to Cardiff. It was like hell