Understand that everything is on hold until the EFL gives the green light and the coach can be recruited. Although we have very little time and it seems frustrating when we all know there's a hell of a lot of sorting out to be done, but let's look for the positives?
We have a proper interview process for the head coach position - I read the 49ers do a lot of analysis. Any appointment would not therefore be necessarily dependent upon an impressive powerpoint presentation or gut feeling.
Marathe and Hammond have more time to assess the squad and persuade those they want to stay that there is a new project under development at the club. I certainly hope Wober will stick with us and pick up the Pontus Jansson baton.
Hammond will have time to explore connections for players who want out so we avoid any "firesale" and recoup as much as poss on the best terms poss.
He also has more time to sound out for incoming players. I would hope that we will at least be looking to sign a proven striker, a creative midfielder, and a good left back, minimum.
Anyway, although it's absolutely scheisse to find ourselves back where we were three seasons ago, nonetheless it's a new project and a fresh start at Elland Road. Reasons to be cheerful, one, two, three.
Recruitment
posted on 27/6/23
There is zero evidence to say they are good owners or bad owners. We know zilch, nada.
We were told last week by Phil Hay no managerial announcements until the approval. God knows what is happening with that. Seems to be taking far too long. Who knows if we already have a manager in place behind the scenes. We seem to be getting linked to players (in and out)
posted on 27/6/23
comment by Outwood White (U9610)
posted 3 minutes ago
There is zero evidence to say they are good owners or bad owners. We know zilch, nada.
We were told last week by Phil Hay no managerial announcements until the approval. God knows what is happening with that. Seems to be taking far too long. Who knows if we already have a manager in place behind the scenes. We seem to be getting linked to players (in and out)
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well, when you have so many people involved ed in this consortium to buy us, they all have to be checked out, intakes time.
I imagine it's not helped by the fact that Peter Ridsdale is on the EFL board
posted on 27/6/23
comment by Jonty (U4614)
posted 45 minutes ago
comment by Outwood White (U9610)
posted 3 minutes ago
There is zero evidence to say they are good owners or bad owners. We know zilch, nada.
We were told last week by Phil Hay no managerial announcements until the approval. God knows what is happening with that. Seems to be taking far too long. Who knows if we already have a manager in place behind the scenes. We seem to be getting linked to players (in and out)
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well, when you have so many people involved ed in this consortium to buy us, they all have to be checked out, intakes time.
I imagine it's not helped by the fact that Peter Ridsdale is on the EFL board
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What does Ridsdale have against the fans of Leeds?
posted on 27/6/23
I think Ridsdale wont be happy that I'm not to keen on his badge!..
So if he has anything against that, than sh!t!..
posted on 27/6/23
Good grief, I did not know Ridsdale was a part of the EFL board. How in the blazes is he allowed to hold such a position? It beggars belief.
Yes my gut feeling that we are in good hands is only based on some flattering tweets over the way the 49ers are run and I will keep that feeling until there is solid evidence to suggest are new prospective owners are not conducting themselves in a similar professional fashion in the club's best interests but if as I suspect the delays are out of their control then I am okay for now with being patient.
I'm as eager as everyone else to hear the news that we have a new boss and I'm hoping yes there's that word hope again that Stephen King's The Shawshank Redemption so beautifully immortalised in book and then film and is what I prefer to cling to and hope for the best but if there is still no news by next Monday then obviously I will then start to have serious concerns but until then I'm on the side of no news is good news.
posted on 27/6/23
Nat Phillips being attached to us now.
posted on 27/6/23
Perkins being linked away on loan. That seems strange as i thought hed be pushing for a first Team place this season
posted on 27/6/23
I've gone from frustration to intrigue on this summer's
activity. I'm starting to think think the 49ers group will
surprise us. Even if it is later than we hoped.
posted on 27/6/23
*not 'think think' just 'think'
posted on 27/6/23
Sam Field also attached.
Are we going to shift to players taller than hobbits?
Hammond at work.