By Adam Walker![]() So, Robert Snodgrass has finally left. Stating he could have left a while ago too but still managed to thank us for all we had done for his career... thanks Rob. Warnock has been telling us for ages now about the dangers of turning heads, especially from our greatest players. Us fans on the outside, mostly optimistic know half the story. If Snodgrass, a player who has been with us for a fair amount of time now see's it fit to leave for the Premier League now, instead of wait a year until our supposed promotion back to the top flight then you have to ask is there something going on that we don't know about. Snodgrass obviously can't have a great opinion of Warnock or his former team-mates if he is not willing to wait a year. Makes you wonder whether promotion is on the cards. After looking at our squad at the moment I'm not too sure. However in better news another Scotsman, Ross McCormack has hinted at a new contract which I'm very pleased about. He's a great poacher and a great finisher of the ball too. By far our best striker at the moment. As I write this we have a squad of twenty-five players. Some of these are transfer listed too which gives Warnock a small squad to work with. We're just two weeks away now from the visit of Wolverhampton Wanderers and I'm not sure we will have the strength and depth required to compete in this division which from the past two seasons is no walk in the park. I'm desperate for Leeds to get rid of some of the players I consider to be dead wood now. There are players such as Paynter, Nunez and Connolly still lurking about Thorp Arch who need to go for the good of the club and for the good of their career. Paynter looks to be going places although his trial with Blackpool has been cut short after Ian Holloway has obviously seen all he needs to see. Not a lot I imagine. Hopefully he'll get offloaded to a club showing interest in league one as that is where Paynter can truly excel. Haven't heard of any rumours regarding Nunez or Connolly but I'm sure they'll end up going eventually. Just not sure who would want them. That said I wouldn't mind a loan deal for Nunez as I reckon he just needs more experience. I don't think he's Championship standard but when he gets going he can be a very handy player to have. Since Snoddy's departure too we're going to need some wingers. The signings Warnock has made so far have been mixed. I believe in some players and others I don't. I believe that players such as Austin, Pearce and Kenny will be the best signings. Norris, Gray, Drury and Green I'm not too sure about. They're all ageing but not in a good way like Kenny as keepers tend to get better as they get older. The kind of players I would like to come in are as follows; First- Team Right- back - Lee Peltier looks like the man to fill this huge gap. I'd love him to come to Leeds after being a great servant at the back for Huddersfield Town over the years. Connolly is no good and we could even do with a backup right back too. Although Lees could fill in there if needed as he does a solid job there. The right-back needs to be strong, one who can get back quickly and can also put in a solid tackle when needed. Rotational Left- Back - I don't believe Drury is the man to take us to new heights at left- back. I'd like to see a new, possibly younger left-back but with some experience at a good level. Someone between the ages of 20-25 maybe. Maybe someone for the long run. I'd also like them to have the dogged determination to chase down the ball like Aidy White does. Creative central-midfielder - After Snodgrass has left I'm looking around the squad to find someone who has the eye for that killer pass to our strikers or wingers who will be trying their hardest to get in those killer positions. I'd like a more attacking midfielder as the midfielders we have and have signed this summer are more defensive I believe and don't possess the attributes we need to get the balls to the strikers. However I think Warnock has finished with his midfielder search which worries me. Winger who can operate on both flanks : Aidy White looks to be one of Warnock's favourite players and I reckon he is going to be one of the most used players in the coming season. Although he is left-flank by trade Warnock has been playing him on the right. Meaning the opposition will study his game, knowing that White will always be looking to cut inside. In my opinion this won't work. Snoddy did this time and time again and sure enough the opposition analysed this and were able to double up on Snodgrass and regain possession. I would like to see White back on the left and a true right-winger come in on the right to deliver the right balls on his stronger foot to players waiting in the box to nod or tap home. White will also benefit from sending balls into the box on his stronger foot too. All round striker - McCormack and Becchio are great strikers on their day but both of them suffer from goal-droughts and poor performances. This is usually when the whole team isn't performing but still. I believe that we need a striker who can bag over twelve goals at least this season and link up with whoever he is playing with well enough to secure the mighty whites the wins we so desperately desire. I would like to see a tall and pacey player make his way to Leeds. Someone like Beckford, but not Beckford because that story is utter tosh. He's not coming back, he's just the new Alan Smith story.
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Jonny
3/8/2012 04:37:05 am
I agree with you with the additions you would like to see, although I think the likes of Drury, Green and Norris will turn out to be important players and good signings. Would like to see Mackail Smith and Boyd come into the team alon with Peltier then I reckon we're not far off... MOT
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Tare
3/8/2012 04:37:47 am
Some of the stuff you put it in frame so here it is, You are basically seeking for PL class players and as hard as it is we do not have them.... NW has this huge open cheque book in the mean time and we should stick to it. Whether you had this HWs plan for promotion in late 1989 so there was never pretenders or wannabes in order to face the real challenge. Tare
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Adam Walker
3/8/2012 04:42:12 am
I'm not asking for Premier League class players. All I ask for is a bit more scouting for real talent. Maybe outside the UK too. Austin was from outside the UK and he is one of the few signings I'm pleased with. The right players for Leeds are elsewhere. Not just in England and the rest of UK. I reckon we need to expand our scouting horizons abroad to search for the right players with the right attributes.
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Tare
3/8/2012 06:00:21 am
Adam, since supporting the mighty Whites I have some comments here. In promotion race you have certain players, in PL you have certain players. It is up to current Manager to deal with it, you know wheeling and dealing... But here we come to the real issue; The birds eye view, LEEDS UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB is and will be the inheritance of Great Don Revie. Whether we want it or not. It is not ancient history it is the legacy and will power of the great Man. He had this vision to be in par with Real Madrid in white overalls. I am sick and tired to get some response here but maybe FM 12 is taking its toll.... Tare
Adam Walker
3/8/2012 07:49:12 am
At least FM12 holds a better scouting range than Neil Warnocks directories. He's just signing players he's worked with before. We don't need him to open up his cheque book and send money here there and everywhere. I reckon a broader outlook on Europe and elsewhere will get us some decent bargains. Talent in the UK is dead. All the other teams in the football league are signing foreigners... I wonder why that is. As I said in my last blog, everything seems to be directionless.
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Tare
3/8/2012 08:02:05 am
I do not play games but some of you have other things in mind. For the core here two guys I have make acquaintances in the mean time; William Faulkner has said: The past is never dead, it is not even past and furthermore the great Confuise said that any system who forgets its past can't really build the future. So here to you bro, keep the flying colours on and never surrender. Tare
Adam Walker
3/8/2012 08:09:20 am
Past is the past though. Now is now and now Leeds United needs to change. We all have our own opinions on how it should change. At this current time Leeds United isn't good enough in my eyes but to you we may be 100% complete for the start of the season. I guess we'll see but Warnock knows we're not ready yet. He's gonna have to get busy if he is aiming for results in one of the most difficult leagues in world football. The past is dead mate.
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Tare
3/8/2012 08:29:09 am
Championship is really one of a kind but still for the record here; I do not like to educate here but still maybe be one for the road?
Mike
3/8/2012 04:41:24 am
Warnock has got shut of the bottlers that hid in matches and brought in some players that know the league well and will give 110% on the pitch. We have a much better squad than last season. I would agree we could do with a bit of flare now though. Roll on Wolves game... MOT!
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Tare
3/8/2012 09:05:12 pm
Mike that is promotion talking attitude... Tare
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golom lufc
3/8/2012 05:25:10 am
Since when has Snodgrass been mystic meg?
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Jonno63
3/8/2012 05:29:13 am
You suggest Snodgrass didn't rate what he saw with Warnock etc.I see it differently.... If Warnock wants players that will play to a pattern and will fight for 90 min's, perhaps Snodgrass didn't want to stand up and fight. Perhaps he didn't fancy looking his team mates, or Warnock or us in the eye? He was overrated. Hot and regularly cold. Sulky, and couldn't tackle back reliably. Don't turn him into St Snoddy, he doesn't deserve it. Even with the highest wage, and the armband he goes to Norwich! I live near Norwich, and drive miles to support Leeds, always have. Incidentally, I only have the normal amount of fingers and toes, and have rarely thought of my mother in an improper way! As for Drury? Quality player, and will do well. A couple more in and we'll be away./
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jamrock
3/8/2012 05:47:40 am
dont be so quick to judge norris/green/drury. I like what ive seen of green. Drury has yet to be tested. warnock says norris likes to get forward as does green.
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Paul Cranswick
3/8/2012 05:50:10 am
Agree with some but not all your comments.
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mrbigwheels
3/8/2012 06:41:01 am
yes,yes,yes, and yes Paul... Perfect vision and prognosis.
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Kiwi White
3/8/2012 12:01:41 pm
Heaps of common sense her Paul, agree with every word. You obviously know your onions.
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Lez
3/8/2012 05:24:41 pm
Some great points, and some wishful thinkers. I'm not sure what this 'open cheque book' is that is being referred to, but when in recent history have we spent big. This is summer has been the exception. Unless people are taling about the fabled 'Take Over'..... I hope youve got all your fingers and toes crossed, or maybe one of you has found a magic lamp?
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Tare
4/8/2012 02:34:27 am
If you really try to read between lines then there is only one answer for your questions, there is money in place and NW is using it with clear focus in his mind that is called promotion, so these "quality" player doubts should put in the perspective here, it will be NWs platoon and I support with every asset I have here. Tare
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bobby
3/8/2012 07:29:08 pm
i tell ya what, y dont u go to ken bates and ask him if you can be the manager?? becoz it seems u pretty much have it all wrapped up here in terms of what we need?? unlike that daft neil warnock fella? who by the way has neevr got a team out this league has he??
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Adam Walker
5/8/2012 03:47:59 am
I do know what I want. It's a good thing. Warnock can sign who he likes, I don't have to agree with them. I've watched Austin in more depth than the rest of you I'm guessing. Streaming his recent matches for SK Brann. He isn't the best manager in the league. Get real honestly... we've played wank through pre-season. Preston was a lucky result. We just played 'hoofball' it was sad to watch. Not gonna get anywhere with performances like that. Green and Norris were shite too.
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Tare
7/8/2012 02:06:28 pm
Adam I bet that you will follow the Whites in better or worse so this debate is just refreshing it in the mean time. We will see before festive holiday period what is going on so keep the bullets in hole before it... Tare
sydney leeds
11/8/2012 09:17:46 pm
adam do you not have anything constructive to say you seem to bag nw for all he does take a deep breath and realise we dont have no money to buy quality players we need to get behind the team and bring more players through the accademy Leave a Reply. |
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