Yep, fair summary👍.
In terms of Coops, couldn’t agree more. It’s sad that some (on here) think he’s been treated perfectly well. I wouldn’t want to be invited around to dinner at their house😁.
We brought in bodies to fill holes. Doesn't look like a plan to me. I was hoping for a replacement for Aaronson who doesn't impress me with his overall play but has managed to score a couple anyway.
No first choices were signed so we've had to settle for some iffy signings that might come good like raz and Solomon.
I thought coops signed with someone.
Good points made Jonty. I'm sure there will be comments to the effect of 'This is what we've got so let's look on the positive side' but the fact is, whether or not we achieve promotion, the hierarchy of this club are once again gambling by spending as little money as they think it will take, instead of going that bit further (eg by bringing in a marquee signing) to announce a strong statement of intent. Another lesson not learnt is how far good communication goes with fans. Marathe and Co have been notably silent during the transfer period – no explanations of why we've underspent, given the revenue we raised on sales, and importantly, why the club once again left it perilously late in the window before doing most of their business. There are a lot of questions that need answers from the Leeds United board but, as usual, we the fans are kept in the dark. This, at least for me, speaks volumes about the real intentions of our current owners.
At least we kept Willie, that's huge.
Just listened to Schmidt interview, like him already!
So, yeah, underwhelming perhaps. But holes filled and far less gaps in positions than we have seen in past years. Adaptable players, interchangeable players, none more so than Willy, who I really enjoyed watching roam v Sheff Wednesday.
Excited to see Solomon if he can stay fit. Ramazani, thr same, seems to be an exciting prospect.
As typing, just read that Willy has signed until 2028. Great news.
Back on track...the war chest we all imagine was there and not used, will still be there in January. What we have is too good for this league to handle, in theory. But to freshen things up in January, as we have failed to do in thr past, will hopefully see us over the line this time around.
comment by westcliffWhite (U9751)
posted 2 minutes ago
So, yeah, underwhelming perhaps. But holes filled and far less gaps in positions than we have seen in past years. Adaptable players, interchangeable players, none more so than Willy, who I really enjoyed watching roam v Sheff Wednesday.
Excited to see Solomon if he can stay fit. Ramazani, thr same, seems to be an exciting prospect.
As typing, just read that Willy has signed until 2028. Great news.
Back on track...the war chest we all imagine was there and not used, will still be there in January. What we have is too good for this league to handle, in theory. But to freshen things up in January, as we have failed to do in thr past, will hopefully see us over the line this time around.
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I thought Gnonto couldn't be faulted for his effort the start of this season and I applaud him for that after last season and just seen the news of extended deal, let's hope this is start of no nonsense contracts, but we have to wait and see on that.
The inbounds are in now, there is potential there, and for all his strange substitution timings, Farke knows how to get out of the division AND create a real team spirit, as Ken bates once said "our promotion season starts now!"
comment by Jonty (U4614)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by westcliffWhite (U9751)
posted 2 minutes ago
So, yeah, underwhelming perhaps. But holes filled and far less gaps in positions than we have seen in past years. Adaptable players, interchangeable players, none more so than Willy, who I really enjoyed watching roam v Sheff Wednesday.
Excited to see Solomon if he can stay fit. Ramazani, thr same, seems to be an exciting prospect.
As typing, just read that Willy has signed until 2028. Great news.
Back on track...the war chest we all imagine was there and not used, will still be there in January. What we have is too good for this league to handle, in theory. But to freshen things up in January, as we have failed to do in thr past, will hopefully see us over the line this time around.
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I thought Gnonto couldn't be faulted for his effort the start of this season and I applaud him for that after last season and just seen the news of extended deal, let's hope this is start of no nonsense contracts, but we have to wait and see on that.
The inbounds are in now, there is potential there, and for all his strange substitution timings, Farke knows how to get out of the division AND create a real team spirit, as Ken bates once said "our promotion season starts now!"
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I must admit, despite him being the 'star' that I would have accepted leaving, I am buzzing this morning with Gnonto signing a new contract. You are 100% right that he has had a great start, committed start, and his interview on LUTV this morning shows a man who wants to be here and is settled and at home. What a turnaround and fair play to the player and the fans that have supported him on the pitch after the early season shenanigans last year, though I suspect they were agent instigated rather than player.
A solid 3 points today and I think we can look forward to kicking on after the break.
Having been to every home game so far Gnonto has nowhere near had a “great start” to the season. He’s had one great 45 mins last time out.
Hopefully he can build on that and hopefully Farke sees him as more than just a wide player.
Some great points made in the article and follow up comments.
Westcliff's comment on the January transfer window is a key point. Generally our lack of activity in these periods (2022 and 2024) spring to mind) has been pivotal. A tough time to do business as we have had a our fingers burnt, but if handled well opportunities to make the final touches to squads at the halfway mark to be ready for the run in and a test for our recruitment team to identify players and clubs who might be willing to deal with us. I feel Ipswich's business in January proved decisive and got players in and contributing right out of the gates at that time.
On Gnonto I liked the way he played in that second half against Wednesday and wonder if he could be the number 10 we arguably missed out on last night. Great news on the new contract which means one way or the other next summer he either stays to spearhead a premiership campaign or could be sold for a good fee to help pay the next batch of player installments if as the parachute payments step down again.
On the Sergio Leone theme:
The Spaghetti Western ( or transfer activity if you want the analogy) were done on the relative cheap. - They have become legendary and Iconic in terms of Cinematic history.
Hopefully we can experience a parallel sort of experience where the beginnings look relatively underwhelming but the future will show otherwise.
On paper the squad, assuming our new bargain bucket signings aren't duds, looks a lot more balanced and going by the Shef Wed performance a tad more exciting to watch.
I've already stated a few times I don't trust our owners intentions anymore their actions have certainly spoken louder than words on that score and clearly put their investors at the top of their priority list which is of course their right and a direct consequence of the style of ownership we have in control of the purse strings.
The financial numbers Jonty has stated above will be music to Wil Ferrel, Jordan Spieth etc and I sincerely hope Parraig and his crew now pack up and eff off and handover the reigns of power to Red Bull who at least will not be scrimping and scraping on key player acquisitions to appease their shareholders/investors and I am certain if another Hamer scenario should arise the deal will be wrapped up quick smart and competently and not in the chaotic disorganised scattergun fashion we have all witnessed this summer.
It's been bad, let some key players go and not really replaced them. For me that's been our story. I think of Roofe when we sold him, never replaced. I think of Pablo, he was never replaced.
On the other side, the team and squad we had last year weren't good enough. They bottled 2 massive opportunities for promotion. So a clear out is necessary and a rebuild to happen. I'm not sure however that the rebuild message has sunk in
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posted on 31/8/24
Yep, fair summary👍.
In terms of Coops, couldn’t agree more. It’s sad that some (on here) think he’s been treated perfectly well. I wouldn’t want to be invited around to dinner at their house😁.
posted on 31/8/24
We brought in bodies to fill holes. Doesn't look like a plan to me. I was hoping for a replacement for Aaronson who doesn't impress me with his overall play but has managed to score a couple anyway.
No first choices were signed so we've had to settle for some iffy signings that might come good like raz and Solomon.
I thought coops signed with someone.
posted on 31/8/24
Good points made Jonty. I'm sure there will be comments to the effect of 'This is what we've got so let's look on the positive side' but the fact is, whether or not we achieve promotion, the hierarchy of this club are once again gambling by spending as little money as they think it will take, instead of going that bit further (eg by bringing in a marquee signing) to announce a strong statement of intent. Another lesson not learnt is how far good communication goes with fans. Marathe and Co have been notably silent during the transfer period – no explanations of why we've underspent, given the revenue we raised on sales, and importantly, why the club once again left it perilously late in the window before doing most of their business. There are a lot of questions that need answers from the Leeds United board but, as usual, we the fans are kept in the dark. This, at least for me, speaks volumes about the real intentions of our current owners.
posted on 31/8/24
At least we kept Willie, that's huge.
posted on 31/8/24
Just listened to Schmidt interview, like him already!
posted on 31/8/24
So, yeah, underwhelming perhaps. But holes filled and far less gaps in positions than we have seen in past years. Adaptable players, interchangeable players, none more so than Willy, who I really enjoyed watching roam v Sheff Wednesday.
Excited to see Solomon if he can stay fit. Ramazani, thr same, seems to be an exciting prospect.
As typing, just read that Willy has signed until 2028. Great news.
Back on track...the war chest we all imagine was there and not used, will still be there in January. What we have is too good for this league to handle, in theory. But to freshen things up in January, as we have failed to do in thr past, will hopefully see us over the line this time around.
posted on 31/8/24
comment by westcliffWhite (U9751)
posted 2 minutes ago
So, yeah, underwhelming perhaps. But holes filled and far less gaps in positions than we have seen in past years. Adaptable players, interchangeable players, none more so than Willy, who I really enjoyed watching roam v Sheff Wednesday.
Excited to see Solomon if he can stay fit. Ramazani, thr same, seems to be an exciting prospect.
As typing, just read that Willy has signed until 2028. Great news.
Back on track...the war chest we all imagine was there and not used, will still be there in January. What we have is too good for this league to handle, in theory. But to freshen things up in January, as we have failed to do in thr past, will hopefully see us over the line this time around.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I thought Gnonto couldn't be faulted for his effort the start of this season and I applaud him for that after last season and just seen the news of extended deal, let's hope this is start of no nonsense contracts, but we have to wait and see on that.
The inbounds are in now, there is potential there, and for all his strange substitution timings, Farke knows how to get out of the division AND create a real team spirit, as Ken bates once said "our promotion season starts now!"
posted on 31/8/24
comment by Jonty (U4614)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by westcliffWhite (U9751)
posted 2 minutes ago
So, yeah, underwhelming perhaps. But holes filled and far less gaps in positions than we have seen in past years. Adaptable players, interchangeable players, none more so than Willy, who I really enjoyed watching roam v Sheff Wednesday.
Excited to see Solomon if he can stay fit. Ramazani, thr same, seems to be an exciting prospect.
As typing, just read that Willy has signed until 2028. Great news.
Back on track...the war chest we all imagine was there and not used, will still be there in January. What we have is too good for this league to handle, in theory. But to freshen things up in January, as we have failed to do in thr past, will hopefully see us over the line this time around.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I thought Gnonto couldn't be faulted for his effort the start of this season and I applaud him for that after last season and just seen the news of extended deal, let's hope this is start of no nonsense contracts, but we have to wait and see on that.
The inbounds are in now, there is potential there, and for all his strange substitution timings, Farke knows how to get out of the division AND create a real team spirit, as Ken bates once said "our promotion season starts now!"
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I must admit, despite him being the 'star' that I would have accepted leaving, I am buzzing this morning with Gnonto signing a new contract. You are 100% right that he has had a great start, committed start, and his interview on LUTV this morning shows a man who wants to be here and is settled and at home. What a turnaround and fair play to the player and the fans that have supported him on the pitch after the early season shenanigans last year, though I suspect they were agent instigated rather than player.
A solid 3 points today and I think we can look forward to kicking on after the break.
posted on 31/8/24
Having been to every home game so far Gnonto has nowhere near had a “great start” to the season. He’s had one great 45 mins last time out.
Hopefully he can build on that and hopefully Farke sees him as more than just a wide player.
posted on 31/8/24
Some great points made in the article and follow up comments.
Westcliff's comment on the January transfer window is a key point. Generally our lack of activity in these periods (2022 and 2024) spring to mind) has been pivotal. A tough time to do business as we have had a our fingers burnt, but if handled well opportunities to make the final touches to squads at the halfway mark to be ready for the run in and a test for our recruitment team to identify players and clubs who might be willing to deal with us. I feel Ipswich's business in January proved decisive and got players in and contributing right out of the gates at that time.
On Gnonto I liked the way he played in that second half against Wednesday and wonder if he could be the number 10 we arguably missed out on last night. Great news on the new contract which means one way or the other next summer he either stays to spearhead a premiership campaign or could be sold for a good fee to help pay the next batch of player installments if as the parachute payments step down again.
posted on 31/8/24
On the Sergio Leone theme:
The Spaghetti Western ( or transfer activity if you want the analogy) were done on the relative cheap. - They have become legendary and Iconic in terms of Cinematic history.
Hopefully we can experience a parallel sort of experience where the beginnings look relatively underwhelming but the future will show otherwise.
posted on 31/8/24
On paper the squad, assuming our new bargain bucket signings aren't duds, looks a lot more balanced and going by the Shef Wed performance a tad more exciting to watch.
I've already stated a few times I don't trust our owners intentions anymore their actions have certainly spoken louder than words on that score and clearly put their investors at the top of their priority list which is of course their right and a direct consequence of the style of ownership we have in control of the purse strings.
The financial numbers Jonty has stated above will be music to Wil Ferrel, Jordan Spieth etc and I sincerely hope Parraig and his crew now pack up and eff off and handover the reigns of power to Red Bull who at least will not be scrimping and scraping on key player acquisitions to appease their shareholders/investors and I am certain if another Hamer scenario should arise the deal will be wrapped up quick smart and competently and not in the chaotic disorganised scattergun fashion we have all witnessed this summer.
posted on 31/8/24
It's been bad, let some key players go and not really replaced them. For me that's been our story. I think of Roofe when we sold him, never replaced. I think of Pablo, he was never replaced.
On the other side, the team and squad we had last year weren't good enough. They bottled 2 massive opportunities for promotion. So a clear out is necessary and a rebuild to happen. I'm not sure however that the rebuild message has sunk in
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