Re: OT - All New Leeds United thread : Tue Aug 03, 2010 3:00 pm  

Leeds Utd need a 20+ goals a season striker or 6th from bottom would be seen as acceptable by Bates. He has always been the same, maximum return for minimum investment. Runs a football club just like a business, which might not be a bad thing in some people's eyes.

Re: OT - All New Leeds United thread : Tue Aug 03, 2010 3:03 pm  

batleyrhino wrote:

Leeds Utd need a 20+ goals a season striker or 6th from bottom would be seen as acceptable by Bates. He has always been the same, maximum return for minimum investment. Runs a football club just like a business, which might not be a bad thing in some people's eyes.

I'd much rather we had a genuine fan in charge like Peter Ridsdale.

Re: OT - All New Leeds United thread : Tue Aug 03, 2010 3:10 pm  

Israel Rugby League wrote:

Forgive me but do the Leeds Utd have a thread on their forum devoted to Leeds Rhinos?

Yep, WACCOE has a thread for just about every Rhino's match

Re: OT - All New Leeds United thread : Tue Aug 03, 2010 3:19 pm  

Sibbs Rhinos wrote:

Heard were sniffing around at Michael Chopra, although the fee will probably scare Bates off. But you never know considering the financial troubles Cardiff are in.

Yeah heard that one last week, I just can't see Bates spending what would be required though... he didn't score that many though last term IIRC.. but a top player at Championship level anyway IMO

Re: OT - All New Leeds United thread : Tue Aug 03, 2010 3:27 pm  

Tony Soprano wrote:

I'd much rather we had a genuine fan in charge like Peter Ridsdale.

Go easy on the sarcasm, there are some on here who don't see it when it's laid on that thickly.

I wouldn't prefer a return to the Ridsdale era, but it would be nice to see a Chairman who is willing to back his manager a little more than we have seen so far this off season.

Re: OT - All New Leeds United thread : Tue Aug 03, 2010 5:22 pm  

Israel Rugby League wrote:

Forgive me but do the Leeds Utd have a thread on their forum devoted to Leeds Rhinos?

No way. Why would they?

Re: OT - All New Leeds United thread : Wed Aug 04, 2010 9:57 am  

Excited for Saturday. EEEEEp.

Re: OT - All New Leeds United thread : Wed Aug 04, 2010 10:01 am  

batleyrhino wrote:

Leeds Utd need a 20+ goals a season striker or 6th from bottom would be seen as acceptable by Bates. He has always been the same, maximum return for minimum investment. Runs a football club just like a business, which might not be a bad thing in some people's eyes.

I'm not as concerned as you seem to be. I think with our new 4-5-1 system that Grayson is using there is a less of a need for a striker you talk about. I also think Paynter has been dismissed far to quickly considering the amount he scored last season, give him a chance. Also I know it's only pre season but Becchio has been banging them in, in his new role as an out and out striker rather than a support for Beckford.

[Frosties.]

Re: OT - All New Leeds United thread : Wed Aug 04, 2010 11:18 am  

Cannot wait for saturday, big day for both sports in Leeds!

Leeds United boss Simon Grayson is set to sign Tottenham's young England centre-back Steven Caulker on a season-long loan.(Mirror)

Re: OT - All New Leeds United thread : Wed Aug 04, 2010 11:20 am  

Frosties. wrote:

Cannot wait for saturday, big day for both sports in Leeds!

Leeds United boss Simon Grayson is set to sign Tottenham's young England centre-back Steven Caulker on a season-long loan.(Mirror)

Never seen him play, any good? Obviously must have something if he's represention England (u21's ?)..