Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Wed Jan 15, 2025 2:31 pm  

Interesting that Trebor and hopefully things will start to improve.
It does seem a shame that those I mentioned and I`m sure there`s others were all deemed the next best thing.

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Wed Jan 15, 2025 7:49 pm  

Trebor1 wrote:

Our academy system has been underperforming for years. It's only just getting back to anything like with the Niners putting good money in and good coaches but it will take time.

Previous successive owners ran it into the ground.. one of my best mates, his lad is at Man U academy (He's 12, just signed for another 2 years and been with them since age eight) was telling me when his lad went to Man U he had the pick of loads of clubs and Leeds was one of them but the academy was really badly run (he's a big Leeds fan too so it was a horrible decision to make) so he chose Manchester to give his lad best coaching and set up etc.. he says Leeds have been well behind the big clubs in England for a long time.

My mates 6 year old has been training with a few diff clubs, Leeds, Man U, Shef Utd and Sheff Weds this past year and he said Leeds were the worst set up. so still seems like a lot of work to do.

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Fri Jan 17, 2025 9:47 am  

6 year olds being at professional clubs shouldn't be a thing.

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Fri Jan 17, 2025 4:25 pm  

Struijk out for at least 3 weeks, could be months if ligament damage.... looks like we will bring someone in if thats the case according to Farke. Ampadu to CB then at the weekend.

Apparently we've made an enquiry for Buendia according to Ger Lynch.. any deal could be difficult as Villa want to sell, could be a late window one.. we'd need to agree a price subject to promotion which could be tricky as Villa may want guarantees..

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Fri Jan 17, 2025 6:51 pm  

I`d prefer Wober in there for Struijk if he`s fit enough.
Get Ben Davis signed up on loan with an option to buy if we go up.
Iheanacho now been linked with us.

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Fri Jan 17, 2025 8:07 pm  

isn't davis injured? and given spurs are decimated by Injuries to centre backs I'd be suprised if he was released.
inheacho would be a very good signing imo

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Sat Jan 18, 2025 9:11 am  

See James Trafford saved the day for Burnley again last night.. what a keeper that lad is. Good result for us though

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Sat Jan 18, 2025 10:26 am  

yes both dropped points.
you don't get anywhere without a good keeper. I'm a bit suprised at farke if I'm honest. he needs to be ruthless. that was bielsas downfall too. in that respect wilko was miles ahead of both

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Sat Jan 18, 2025 10:42 am  

It's so obvious even a new mediocre GK improves this team more than any other signing we could make.

Honestly, we've never properly replaced Rob Green!

Re: ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD : Sat Jan 18, 2025 10:45 am  

have we ever replaced Nigel martyn?
we've had some decent keepers but never a real quality one