By K.G. Bailey![]() Fans opinions on Luciano differ. This past summer he was one player where a few people said to raise funds, before Snodgrass left "sell Becchio" My own personal opinion on Becchio is that hes underrated for a lot of things people dont take notice of right now. Hes not the quickest, but in the box he is a threat. Outside the box he will draw defenders to him, win 9 out of 10 flick ons, hold the ball up & hes pretty good at drawing fouls (legit or otherwise.) What has probably made people doubt him is there isnt a Beckford to run on to those flick ons, not the Dioufy type player who is an all round good player, but the poacher type of player who is always looking for the goals. Beckfords, Defoes, Billy Sharps etc. So some of the time it looks like hes flicking it on to nobody when that isnt the case. He just isnt playing with that kind of striker. Rossco could be that striker but hes playing more the attacking midfielder role these days. Hopefully when Somma is back & when the potential investment comes in January, Neil Warnock can get the Maynard, Mackail-Smith type of striker he is looking for & then you will see just exactly what Becchio does for the team. To end, its also worth noting that Becchio, even with all the goals hes scored, hasnt believed his own hype and thought he has a right to play in the Premier League unlike some players that we have had depart in recent years. He has remained loyal to Leeds United which in this day and age should be applauded.
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KimLeeds
24/9/2012 08:26:09 pm
I am a firm believer in Becchio. The guy works hard, scores goals and is extremely loyal, every player weve had over the past seasons with talent have left, Becchio wont - he loves Leeds and most of Leeds love him. In my eyes the only player hes the only player worthy of the overused LEGEND tag since the 90's.
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Anonymous
24/9/2012 09:54:16 pm
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weebeeleeds
24/9/2012 09:57:29 pm
Totally agree, he always works his socks off for the team, I also think that if poleon gets a run in the team he will be the next Beckford, i've seen him score a few for the reserve and he looks a natural like Becks.
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Mike
24/9/2012 08:29:30 pm
The guy is a legend, I don't understand why some people don't rate him. He didn't have a great season last season... But who did? This season he looks on top form again, 7 in 7 so far and has looked a handfull for the opposition in every game I've been to... Top man... MOT!
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julesd
24/9/2012 08:41:18 pm
most influential player we have, and through thick and thin has put the Leeds shirt on and always tries hard. If we had 10 more like him.....
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bill
24/9/2012 08:45:19 pm
Leeds fans slated him last year after a terrible
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SteLUFC
24/9/2012 09:01:15 pm
Bill are you for real? So because I've renewed my season ticket and continue to support my team?! I have no problem with fans staying away because of Bates thats their choice, I enjoy watching my team and I refuse to let Bates be the reason I don't go!
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John
24/9/2012 09:09:13 pm
bill,, So your a good fan for hoping to team performs badly and thinking our manager is scum... And the fans who turn up every week, support the team win lose or draw and back the manager aren't good fans.. I suggest the" fickle fans" who were slating Becchio last season were "fans" like you..
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weebeeleeds
24/9/2012 10:00:15 pm
Bog off bill you are not a leeds fan!!
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shaun
24/9/2012 11:17:05 pm
Bill u ate no fuckin leeds fan so do one u fuckin muppit. Becchio is the most inporton player at leeds he's never let us down even when nufc wanted him he show his love for leeds he my hero and my son hero
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Tom
24/9/2012 09:30:18 pm
I rate him, he does a lot of the team, not many others have put their body on the line as much as him but I still stand by my original statement that he has one of the worst first touches i've seen in football. Fortunately he makes up for this in other areas and has tried to adapt his style of play to it.
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colin gill
24/9/2012 09:40:19 pm
Bill, Your not a fan, you are the scum. I would wager that you never go to a game in any season, just sitting at home brooding over your nasty little remarks that you would not dare to say to a persons face. Go on I dare you, call Warnock scum to his face. I would like to be there to hold your coat, and the bandages!!!!
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Leeds Mick
24/9/2012 10:19:18 pm
For the first time ever i find myself agreeing with 99% of a post. Love Becchio,everything everyone has said. I was infuriated at those who slagged him off last season and am on record telling them so too. Reminds me a lot of another vastly underrated striker who most of you may not remember- Paul Goddard. It would be good to see a lot of Argentina shirts with the number ten on the back as a tribute to a true Leeds legend
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BigPete
24/9/2012 11:36:57 pm
At last, a writer who appreciates the qualities of Luciano Becchio. I have been arguing the same points on various forums, but seem to be banging my head against a brick wall. Warnock rates him, and he ain't a bad judge of a player! Let's just hope Luci doesn't read the comments made by some 'fans' and pick up sticks and moves somewhere he will be appreciated.
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Henry
25/9/2012 12:20:11 am
I love Becchio.
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Rusty B
25/9/2012 01:37:54 am
Becchio is awesome. A long time favourite of mine. He is not an egotistical prima donna. He works hard, gets his rewards and plays for the team. Stay always Luciano, may your time at Leeds be filled with many, many more goals, assists and who knows, one day, maybe a trophy. MOT. Awesome player we should be thankful to have.
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