The Super(ish) Leeds United Thread

[SaffronSports]

How long does it take a helicopter to get from Burnley to Plymouth, asking for a mate ?

[Milltown Row2]

Left it late, cracking goal to win it but they were pretty poor against the relegated team

[seafoid]

https://www.msn.com/en-ie/sports/football/leeds-united-fans-shut-down-the-city-as-they-pack-out-the-streets-climb-up-trees-and-set-off-smoke-bombs-to-toast-their-premier-league-promotion-heroes-on-victory-parade/

[Mourne Rover]

It's not often that blissful Leeds fans celebrate the end of the season with a trophy, and the only other time it has happened in more than three decades was in 2020 when Covid meant empty grounds.

Finishing with six straight wins to hit 100 points and 95 goals was a bit special, and a great tribute to the way the squad in general and Farke in particular stayed calm under enormous pressure.

It is probably only at Leeds that a manager's job could be under threat in such circumstances and it took the chairman a surprising amount of time to confirm that Farke would be in charge for the premiership return.

However, top level football is unforgiving, with the spotlight immediately moving to recruitment and the necessity to find at least five and probably more new faces of proven quality within the baffling financial fair play guidelines.

We need a goalkeeper, a left back, a central midfielder, a no 10 and a striker, as well as possibly a central defender and a winger, preferably without loans which have seldom worked in the past.

The most difficult position to fill is always up front, and, while it would be great to see a young Irishman like Evan Ferguson banging in goals for us, he would still represent quite a risk at a reported cost of £50m.

He had a brilliant start to his career, but injuries and loss of form mean that Farke has a huge decision to make and he may well be tempted to use his contacts in Germany instead.

Piroe managed five goals in two games during the run-in but had previously gone eight without scoring, while missing a stack of chances all season, so, like a few others from the championship winners, cannot be relied on for a starting role after promotion.

Farke knows that he faces an exit within ten matches if we have a dodgy start, but he more than deserves the chance to prove that he is a premiership manager.

[seafoid]

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BoydGVb_HhA

[Rufus T Firefly]

We need a goalkeeper, a left back, a central midfielder, a no 10 and a striker, as well as possibly a central defender and a winger, preferably without loans which have seldom worked in the past.

The rumour mill is already in full swing as regards recruitment for next season, with many of the positions you have outlined MR, being discussed. Lot of talk about a £40 million swoop for Caoimhin Kelleher and Tsimikas to fill the keeper and left back positions. Getting Kelleher though might be difficult, due to the competition, as already talk of Villa coming in for him in anticipation of Martinez leaving. Aaron Ramsdale also being linked. Firpo has been offered a new contract, but nothing signed yet, with Real Betis sniffing around.

A range of forwards being mentioned. Solomon is likely to be signed on a permanent deal and strikers mentioned include Vladyslav Vanat of Dynamo Kiev (who I'd never heard of, up until yesterday!).

49ers Enterprises have also raised a further £120 million through a share issue, with the money to be spent on both stadium redevelopment and transfers. It is reckoned that the transfer kitty will now be north of £150 million, which is likely to be needed if we are to have any chance of surviving.

[lurganblue]

We need a goalkeeper, a left back, a central midfielder, a no 10 and a striker, as well as possibly a central defender and a winger, preferably without loans which have seldom worked in the past.

The rumour mill is already in full swing as regards recruitment for next season, with many of the positions you have outlined MR, being discussed. Lot of talk about a £40 million swoop for Caoimhin Kelleher and Tsimikas to fill the keeper and left back positions. Getting Kelleher though might be difficult, due to the competition, as already talk of Villa coming in for him in anticipation of Martinez leaving. Aaron Ramsdale also being linked. Firpo has been offered a new contract, but nothing signed yet, with Real Betis sniffing around.

A range of forwards being mentioned. Solomon is likely to be signed on a permanent deal and strikers mentioned include Vladyslav Vanat of Dynamo Kiev (who I'd never heard of, up until yesterday!).

49ers Enterprises have also raised a further £120 million through a share issue, with the money to be spent on both stadium redevelopment and transfers. It is reckoned that the transfer kitty will now be north of £150 million, which is likely to be needed if we are to have any chance of surviving.

Amazing if that is true.

It looks like last year's promoted teams showed that there is a serious gap to teams like United and Spurs.  Proper investment is needed but it comes at a risk of not working out, and leaving the club in diffs.  When Villa were promoted they took a punt at serious investment and just about stayed up on the last day.

[Rufus T Firefly]

Amazing if that is true.

It looks like last year's promoted teams showed that there is a serious gap to teams like United and Spurs.  Proper investment is needed but it comes at a risk of not working out, and leaving the club in diffs.  When Villa were promoted they took a punt at serious investment and just about stayed up on the last day.

Correct. Don't think they were the only ones recently, too. I was thinking of Forest in that regard - didn't they get something like 20 players in and sailed very close to the wind in their first season back up. It's all a tightrope.

I note too that Leicester are back in trouble in terms of spending, and may be staring down the barrel of a points deduction for next season. Many lessons to be learned.

[SaffronSports]

See Leeds are supposedly coming to Dublin to take on AC Milan

[SaffronSports]

See Leeds are supposedly coming to Dublin to take on AC Milan

Tickets go on General Sale on Thursday for this. Managed to get sorted via the presale. Hopefully bring the full squad including some good signings.

[Baile Brigín 2]

See Leeds are supposedly coming to Dublin to take on AC Milan

Bizarrely the FAI are plugging this game, which the grassroots types have an opinion on.

[SaffronSports]

See Leeds are supposedly coming to Dublin to take on AC Milan

Bizarrely the FAI are plugging this game, which the grassroots types have an opinion on.

I'm assuming it's their pay day?

[Baile Brigín 2]

See Leeds are supposedly coming to Dublin to take on AC Milan

Bizarrely the FAI are plugging this game, which the grassroots types have an opinion on.

I'm assuming it's their pay day?

They rent the hall, can't see the promotors cutting them in

[SaffronSports]

See Leeds are supposedly coming to Dublin to take on AC Milan

Bizarrely the FAI are plugging this game, which the grassroots types have an opinion on.

I'm assuming it's their pay day?

They rent the hall, can't see the promotors cutting them in

I assumed it was them promoting it. Early sale was for LUFC or FAI members

[Baile Brigín 2]

See Leeds are supposedly coming to Dublin to take on AC Milan

Bizarrely the FAI are plugging this game, which the grassroots types have an opinion on.

I'm assuming it's their pay day?

They rent the hall, can't see the promotors cutting them in

I assumed it was them promoting it. Early sale was for LUFC or FAI members

Makes sense, but tickets aren't shifting. If they lose money on a barstooler event effectively competing with LoI clubs in Europe there will be murder