Next season

[Sergeant Tibbs]

23 hours ago, just visiting said:

He'll have his contract paid up this week I'm told.

 

Maybe a decent bloke but out of depth at LUFC.

Going by the amount of managers you've had over the last 3 seasons, unless you are employing run of the mill managers, they are all out of their depth.

Perhaps there is a different common denominator: unrealistic  

expectations and a lack of squad investment will not help any manager. 

[Animis]

They'll always be a dozen or so who genuinely feel they have a chance of the top 6. I feel we are better placed than for some time - key factors for me:

 

Full and intense pre-season to bring the squad up to max fitness so we are ready from the off for a change.

Minimising injuries - difficult i know but we must surely do better than last season.

Key signings - we need a central midfielder and left wing back to cover for Reach (Pudil to CH for me). Throw in a pacey right wide man to replace Wallace and we're sorted.

Having a plan and sticking to it - football's a simply game; too many managers and coaches over complicating it - I like what Jos did during the last few months.

 

I think we have the basis of a top 6 finish, and if everything clicks there's no reason a top 2 is achievable.

[gurujuan]

I would say we could be in with a chance, but it will depend on us getting our transfer dealings right

Not that we need a lot, but Jos saying that we want to play many different ways scares me If he means a slight tweak here and there, depending on our opponents, that’s OK 

However, to carry a squad capable of playing several different systems, and to do it well, is pretty much impossible

I would question whether it is beyond the intelligence of most championship footballers to take all that on board

Better to find a way of playing, and for the most part, remain true to it

It certainly makes recruitment easier, especially when you have a limited budget 

I do wonder if Jos has said that, in order to support the chairman’s assertion that there was nothing wrong with recruitment 

Hopefully that will just be their public stance, and the club is working feverishly behind the scenes to get rid the the expensive flops We certainly need a more targeted approach to recruitment

[Animis]

4 minutes ago, gurujuan said:

I would say we could be in with a chance, but it will depend on us getting our transfer dealings right

Not that we need a lot, but Jos saying that we want to play many different ways scares me If he means a slight tweak here and there, depending on our opponents, that’s OK 

However, to carry a squad capable of playing several different systems, and to do it well, is pretty much impossible

I would question whether it is beyond the intelligence of most championship footballers to take all that on board

Better to find a way of playing, and for the most part, remain true to it

It certainly makes recruitment easier, especially when you have a limited budget 

I do wonder if Jos has said that, in order to support the chairman’s assertion that there was nothing wrong with recruitment 

Hopefully that will just be their public stance, and the club is working feverishly behind the scenes to get rid the the expensive flops We certainly need a more targeted approach to recruitment

 

Yes - I think we have squad who look comfortable playing a certain way - we are not the most mobile of teams, so hopefully the management team recognise this strength or weakness.

 

I think our limitations of going into the transfer market can also be a positive as we really only need three signings so there will have to be a continuity from last season finale - one where we were in top six form.

[just visiting]

19 minutes ago, Sergeant Tibbs said:

Going by the amount of managers you've had over the last 3 seasons, unless you are employing run of the mill managers, they are all out of their depth.

Perhaps there is a different common denominator: unrealistic  

expectations and a lack of squad investment will not help any manager. 

Is a top six finish for Leeds United in the Championship an unrealistic expectation? and to be fair, we spent about £15m on new signings last season. That's probably more than eight clubs who finished above us and one that was automatically promoted.

 

" unless you are employing run of the mill managers" , I'll agree with.

 

[DuttyTeabags]

On 27/05/2018 at 03:50, Quist said:

The Championship is beginingto take shape for 18/19 and having a look at contenders for next season is interesting to say the least. There does not appear to be any obvious stand out candidates and with premier teams not bouncing back as easily as they once did it is difficult to predict.

West Brom look to have the squad most equipped for the Championship of the relegated clubs. They have appointed Darren Moore as manager who had success at end of season but is new to management and it will be a challenge for any manager in the Championship let alone one without any experience of management. stand good chance but not nailed on.

Swansea squad does not look the type to adapt to a Championship season, they have some players who would do well but lots who will not fancy it. They are linked with Graham Potter to become manager and this is a choice that will be a complate disaster or a masterstroke. Judging from recent managerial choices it looks a desperate act.

Stoke are unhappy behind the scenes and Rowett will sort them out but he is a manager who builds so I suspect it will be season 19/20 before they come good.

Aston Villa have an aging squad (seven of team today over 30 and one aged 29) and we all know they do not get better. Whats more they will now have to manage budget carefully. For some reason they thought they were certainties to get promoted today and its gone pear shaped. Will be in top half but do not fancy them for promotion.

Derby very old team and again have to be careful managing budget, in top half but can not see them being promoted.

Brentford and Bristol City have some excekkent players but seem to fail to last the distance I am not sure that anything will change with these teams.

Middlesborough have decent squad and are certain to be there or abouts but Pulis style of play is now old hat and everybody knows how they will play and are most predictable opponent and because of this will find it difficulf.

Birmingham had good end of season and they may be surprise packet. Monk is decent manager and sure they will be in top half of table.

Leeds had indifferent season but Heckingbottom is reasonable manager who will improve them over time and he has a knack of identifying good players if allowed influence in transfers.

If any of newcomers from league 1 do well suspect it may be Wigan as Paul Cook has outstanding record as a manager.

Cardiff had oldest average age of any team promoted out of Championship so a team with older players can do well but generally teams with average age of 26 /27 do well.

Be interested to here others thoughts on next season?

Not even the bookies have a clue. Imagine what others are saying about us 'on paper have a good squad but bought a load of Prem hasbeens on large contracts who are mostly injured and when not injured have the pace of a snail doing the moonwalk'

[Sergeant Tibbs]

32 minutes ago, just visiting said:

Is a top six finish for Leeds United in the Championship an unrealistic expectation? and to be fair, we spent about £15m on new signings last season. That's probably more than eight clubs who finished above us and one that was automatically promoted.

 

" unless you are employing run of the mill managers" , I'll agree with.

 

You might've spent 15 million but you got that for Wood. If memory serves goal scoring was one of your issues last season. 

The word "Investment" doesn't always mean throwing cash at it, backroom staff and infrastructure are vital to ensure everyone is pulling in the same direction. Then you and your fans might be more engaged.

 

A top six finish for a any club who has performed like yours for the last 5 seasons isn't realistic.

But then again you are Leeds, so that self entitlement factor has to be considered.

[owls maniac]

On 28/05/2018 at 09:51, just visiting said:

Is a top six finish for Leeds United in the Championship an unrealistic expectation? and to be fair, we spent about £15m on new signings last season. That's probably more than eight clubs who finished above us and one that was automatically promoted.

 

" unless you are employing run of the mill managers" , I'll agree with.

 

PH was a naff appointment to begin with. His record with the Dingles last season was terrible. They should be bending over backwards for Dingle Mick. 

[Quist]

On 27/05/2018 at 09:24, just visiting said:

He'll have his contract paid up this week I'm told.

 

Maybe a decent bloke but out of depth at LUFC.

Well informed about what is going on at leeds. Do you know who is the likely next manager.

Personally think you need down to earthe bloke to sort out club, I did hear the CC was sniffing around but thought this was a joke at time I was told, it now appears to have been correct. .

[just visiting]

 

4 minutes ago, Quist said:

Well informed about what is going on at leeds. Do you know who is the likely next manager.

Personally think you need down to earthe bloke to sort out club, I did hear the CC was sniffing around but thought this was a joke at time I was told, it now appears to have been correct. .

Stranger things have happened.

 

 

[BARMYARMY2010]

On 30/05/2018 at 11:43, owls maniac said:

PH was a naff appointment to begin with. His record with the Dingles last season was terrible. They should be bending over backwards for Dingle Mick. 

Yes it was,that didn't stop this place suggesting him to be our new manager when Carlos went tho,out of his depth in this division,just like that plonker Steve Evans was,although bizarely enough even he was suggested for us........................stuff of nightmares those two.

Edited June 1, 2018 by BARMYARMY2010

[just visiting]

On 01/06/2018 at 15:01, Quist said:

Well informed about what is going on at leeds. Do you know who is the likely next manager.

Personally think you need down to earthe bloke to sort out club, I did hear the CC was sniffing around but thought this was a joke at time I was told, it now appears to have been correct. .

 

On 01/06/2018 at 15:09, just visiting said:

 

Stranger things have happened.

 

 

Did you trust what you'd heard?

 

Luckily I got him whilst out of the betting but still they'd only give me 100/1 on Friday.

 

About to tumble in the betting I think. 

[modboy]

carlos was 12/1 this morning

 

some bloke is 1/4 on... Biesla?

[Quist]

2 minutes ago, just visiting said:

 

Did you trust what you'd heard?

 

Luckily I got him whilst out of the betting but still they'd only give me 100/1 on Friday.

 

About to tumble in the betting I think. 

I am professional gambler and source it came from does get to know some stuff. I had a small bet on him and a larger one on Bielsa. Did you know he was in frame when I posted?

[just visiting]

2 minutes ago, Quist said:

I am professional gambler and source it came from does get to know some stuff. I had a small bet on him and a larger one on Bielsa. Did you know he was in frame when I posted?

About 20 mins after your post to be fair. Is your source from the financial district?

[Quist]

2 minutes ago, just visiting said:

About 20 mins after your post to be fair. Is your source from the financial district?

He is based in London and is a lawyer (specialising in contract law) works for many Agents and Clubs in addition to finance institutions.

[OWLERTON GHOST]

Big Sam is your best option ..

Stop you getting relegated for a start ...

 

[Guest Arcadianrocket]

Absolutely no reason why we cannot achieve top 6 even without signing another player.

 

 

[Quist]

12 hours ago, Arcadianrocket said:

Absolutely no reason why we cannot achieve top 6 even without signing another player.

 

 

The way Jos managed team its possible and I have not seen actions from other clubs at this point which suggests any of them are going to be rediculously strong. Just think we need defenders as we had some makeshift defences last season and you alwaysget odd injury so need cover. We also may offload players which may require players brought in to fill gaps.

Considering Window closes early this season I am surprised by how little activity there has been.