Re: [LU] Fixtures

2024-06-26 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
hat aren't will be the > exception. > > The new SkySports+ deal has allowed the traditional 3pm Saturday kick off > to be completely eradicated for the first game of the season for every EFL > club above League 2. > Progress... > > Cheers > > Paul > > On Wed

Re: [LU] Fixtures

2024-06-26 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
Cheers John, Wonder how many will get changed for TV this year?!! Kev Inline images On Wed, 26 Jun 2024 at 11:59, wrote: > Send Leedslist mailing list submissions to > leedslist@gn.apc.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >

[LU] Exciting Matches in Euros

2024-06-19 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
Just watched another enthralling game where an unfancied team, in this case Albania defended AND ATTACKED as though their lives depended on it. Such a contrast between them and other so-called minnows such as Georgia and Slovenia compared to Leeds meek performance at Wembley in a game arguably as

[LU] Championship

2024-05-26 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
There we are. Encapsulates the season. Loads of possession. Shit set pieces. Pathetic shooting. I think the management are happier in the championship, where they can win more than they lose, without having to take any risks. Inline images The Harwellian Club Westfield Harwell Oxon OX11 0LG

[LU] Wemberlee

2024-05-25 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
Must admit I think the awarding of a trophy for finishing 3rd is a bit daft. I bet it was a Sky idea to enable them to hype it up even more. Taking of betting I see Leeds are favourites with most bookies at 4-6 compared to Southampton at 6-5. I guess that is based on the fact that we finished

[LU] Sunday

2024-05-22 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
As my record at watching Leeds live in play off matches is no wins in 7 games, you will all be pleased that I haven't been able to get a ticket, so that must increase our chances. I kind of made up my mind after the Doncaster game, reinforced by the Derby debacle that it is just too painful on

Re: [LU] Leedslist Digest, Vol 167, Issue 1

2024-05-01 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
I’m kind of hoping that he starts off with the strongest team just in case, but if Ipswich are 2 goals up after an hour, he might as well manage/rest some of the key players. I wouldn’t read too much into Joffy being taken out of U23s. He would be on the bench anyway, as I can’t see James being

Re: [LU] Scared

2024-04-14 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
If we do not end up getting promoted and lose Gnonto, Summerville, Rutter, Firpo as may be the case it would be difficult, but not devastating IMO. So we may end up having to sign 9 or 10 players to replace those being sold or not re-signing. That’s no more than many clubs will have to do anyway,

[LU] Kalvin

2024-04-05 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
If we don’t get promoted the situation won’t arise. After his time at City and performances at West Ham I don’t think anyone will pay anywhere near £30M for him. Given that we have been short of cover or anyone on the bench in that role this season due to Ampadu and Archie playing othe

[LU] Do we want to go up?

2024-03-07 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
I’ve also been thinking about this and when considering the alternatives I’d say ‘YES’. I’d say it would be great go up this year, but if not, promotion is practically essential next time before the parachute payment reduces and then disappears.' If/when we get there, there will be some

Re: [LU] Leedslist Digest, Vol 164, Issue 10

2024-02-26 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
I think it was Villa v Southampton but may be wrong. He certainly played for Southampton for a while. All good goals too, proper headers and slices. No questionable deflections. KOT On Mon, 26 Feb 2024 at 11:59, wrote: > Send Leedslist mailing list submissions to >

Re: [LU] Leicester Tonight

2024-02-23 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
brilliant. On Fri, 23 Feb 2024 at 22:27, Robert Heath wrote: > Oh dear KevI think that's the second time this season one of > your posts has not aged well! No we don't have any impact subs! > > On Fri, Feb 23, 2024 at 6:28 PM Kevin Lewis via Leedslist < > leedslist

[LU] Leicester Tonight

2024-02-23 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
Big game tonight! Not really because it is Leicester, but because it will be difficult! Leeds need to keep winning to stay up with Ipswich and Southampton. A draw/defeat could take a few weeks to make-up. It is great that we are now essentially in with a 1 in 3 chance of automatic promotion and

Re: [LU] End of the season

2024-02-05 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
I’m not quite sure, and I suspect nobody fully understands how transfer fees received v residual values of assets actually affects FFP and I suspect some of the loans were just as beneficial for Leeds as the player themselves. However, I can’t forgive the Orta regime for essentially leaving the

[LU] End of the season

2024-02-05 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
One of the issues that interests me is what happens to all the players out on loan at the end of this season. Obviously it will depend to some extent on the division Leeds end up in, but I’d be interested to know if people think any of the ‘deserters’ would be welcomed back. Whilst part of me

[LU] Team v Preston

2024-01-21 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
No Gnonto even on the bench! Must be on his way!! Also probable that Cresswell and Gelhardt will be going too, so need to start getting a few players in to replace the numbers at least. KOT ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options:

Re: [LU] Super Dave

2024-01-09 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
Yeah still about, but the T shirt has long since been cast out. On Tue, 9 Jan 2024 at 12:00, wrote: > Send Leedslist mailing list submissions to > leedslist@gn.apc.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >

Re: [LU] Team v Spit Junior’s lot

2024-01-08 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
> > > On Sun, Jan 7, 2024 at 8:58 AM Kevin Lewis via Leedslist < > leedslist@gn.apc.org> wrote: > >> Looks a weak team to me. The fact that Ayling is the only defender on the >> bench must mean that Cresswell and Hjelde are not even on Farke’s radar >> r

[LU] Line up.

2024-01-07 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
Just realised Cooper is on the bench but carrying a knock, KOT ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: https://mailman.gn.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org Find us on Facebook

[LU] Team v Spit Junior’s lot

2024-01-07 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
Looks a weak team to me. The fact that Ayling is the only defender on the bench must mean that Cresswell and Hjelde are not even on Farke’s radar regarding playing. So anyone else leaving will have to be replaced numbers wise at least. Interesting to see who would be Farke’s first choice as

[LU] Preston match

2023-12-26 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
A bit disappointing as Leeds never really got going in an even first half. Preston had set out to intimidate Leeds physically, and did it very successfully. Meslier’s stupid sending off and then Preston’s immediate goal made it too hard. James’s penalty was a bit fortuitous, I’d have been livid

[LU] Rotherham Game

2023-11-25 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
Last night showed to me how much we need the creative midfield player to turn promising positions into the type of chances that even our strikers can’t miss. Then pick whichever of Rutter, Piroe and Bamford looks like they may eventually score a goal. None of them does at the moment. Bamford in

[LU] Quiet after the weekend

2023-10-03 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
All very quiet after the weekend performance. I guess the team are allowed a game where the never really get going. Conversely Soton took every opportunity they got and Leeds could not really come to terms with Alcaraz? Playing the false 9. Cooper in particular was dragged into all sorts of

Re: [LU] Transfer latest from Betty Towers

2023-08-31 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
Can’t see why they’ve let Greenwood go. Looks to be the best bet in the position they now call No 10 to me. Can also play a bit deeper, and seems to be the best of a very poor bunch on free kicks & corners. Another winger coming in? Must be about to lose 1 or 2. KOT

[LU] Season Finally Under Way

2023-08-28 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
For the first time in a long while, I look at Saturdays team sheet and it looked like a team. A full bench too with most positions and eventualities covered. And so it transpired. Worryingly the defence still looked suspect, but the midfield also looked to be outnumbered it what seemed to be a

[LU] Unlucky or Hopeless?

2023-08-19 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
Firstly, Leeds dominated WBA last night, by every measurement and in just general play. Considering the injuries, departures and want-sways I was quite heartened However, like last season. It only needs on little spell from the opposition, and they score. Last night that spell was instigated by

Re: [LU] Bye bye jack

2023-08-14 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
I hadn't realised that Harrison was yet another who could leave on what is essentially a free transfer. I'm intrigued as to what happens to the now 7 loanees in a years time. Are they entitled to another loan ad infinitum until all their contracts run down? If by some miracle Farke puts a

Re: [LU] Wow

2023-08-10 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
I’m getting quite pissed off that the online reporters are expressing surprise/concern that we are going to be selling some players. We need to sell at least 3 of Gnonto, Harrison, Sinisterra, Adams, Meslier to fund the players that need to be bought. It will depend on which of those that anyone

[LU] Defenders

2023-08-09 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
This is what the Welsh press recently said about Rodon,our new loan defender. 'Despite his struggles at Rennes, Rodon has been a consistent performer for the Welsh national team, earning 37 caps. However, his lack of regular football took a toll on his form, evident in the recent 4-2 Euro 2024

Re: [LU] New Season

2023-08-02 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
As Dave says, we don't seem to be at all ready. I can't see Leeds getting going early enough to make a real promotion challenge. I'm hoping the 49 ers injection, the parachute payment and another transfer window to sort things out might just give us a chance of sneaking into the play offs. I'd

Re: [LU] Transfer Guff

2023-07-15 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
It just goes to show how bad most of the recent purchases have been in that we can’t even get a fee for players that cost us nearly £60 Mil and there will be more go that way, as no clubs in Europe can afford to buy anyone and only 2 or 3 of them are good enough to play in the Prem. The squad is

[LU] New Manager

2023-07-05 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
Kind of agree with John and Rich. It might be a bit much to expect a promotion push this season, as it will be a miracle if we have a decent balanced squad in the available timescale. I hope Farke will be given 2 seasons, especially as the 2nd year parachute payment is still pretty good. Can’t

[LU] All quiet on the manager front

2023-06-28 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
I’m beginning to worry about the lack of a manager. When (some of) the players come back next week, who is going to take charge of training for a start? I’m expecting around 12 of last years squeal to move on, and won’t be too sorry to lose half of them. If that does happen, a combination of

[LU] Sam Gone!

2023-06-02 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
So Fat Sam has gone then! I think that has put the nail in any prospect of an immediate return. Whilst never being delighted about him being there in the first place, if he’d been given a season, with a bit of authority over transfers during the ownership wrangle, we would at least have been able

Re: [LU] Phil Hay in the Athletic

2023-06-02 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
I think I agree with Matt in that however crap Radrizani an Orta were in the transfer market, and even with this latest gaffe, he was infinitely better than what went before. He was largely responsible for getting Bielsa, which gave Leeds 3 years of football that I never thought I would see again.

Re: [LU] Finally all over.

2023-05-28 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
g to see - I’m really hoping some of the > recently acquired ‘stars’ leave asap - I don’t see them even being > Championship quality! > > They think it’s all over - it is now! And thank god for that! > > > > > On 28 May 2023, at 23:06, Kevin Lewis via Leedsli

[LU] Finally all over.

2023-05-28 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
Well that was underwhelming. The same individual defensive errors that have been prevalent for the last 4 years have finally taken their toll. Coupled with the ability to give away possession softly when committing people forward which no manager pr team selection has been able to stop. Is

[LU] Rationality v Hope

2023-05-11 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
Looking at the significant home and away records of opponents in the last 3 games, and where Leeds may get a win:- Rationally Newcastle is the toughest having lost only 3 away. West Ham 7-4-7 at home is the next toughest and lastly Spurs,who have lost more than they have won away, becomes the

[LU] What about tonight?

2023-04-25 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
Leicester won at the weekend without Maddison or Barnes, both are likely to play tonight. Barnes always scores against Leeds and Maddison needs to be kept quiet. What can we expect from Leeds in terms of shape, selection, style and motivation? IMO if we lose this game there is no way back. But

Re: [LU] Any improvement?

2023-04-23 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
e place. > > Very depressing times! > > > > > On 22 Apr 2023, at 22:59, Kevin Lewis via Leedslist < > leedslist@gn.apc.org> wrote: > > > > I’d say a bit, but not much! > > Gracia made a few changes, but the worst midfield in the history of the > >

[LU] Any improvement?

2023-04-22 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
I’d say a bit, but not much! Gracia made a few changes, but the worst midfield in the history of the premier league remained intact. Roca was a bit better today, but McKennie and Aaronson were abysmal. Surely Gyabi and Greenwood could not have been worse. I’ve never seen a team so vulnerable when

[LU] Liverpool Debacle

2023-04-19 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
I think the Liverpool game finally proved to me that the team only have perhaps 8 or 9 players of trustworthy premiership quality. Of those, 4 are injured or not up to. Speed. Wöber, Rodrigo, Dallas, Adams. 4 are wingers and Robin Koch in defence. The amount spent on players like Llorente,

[LU] Important one today

2023-03-11 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
Not an absolutely must win, but a defeat would make Leeds favourites to go down IMO. Given we need at least 4 victories, I have this game down as the 4th easiest after Forest, Leicester, Palace at home. Not winning would mean Leeds have to find a victory from a less likely source such as one of

[LU] Must Win?

2023-02-24 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
I always think this is an overused term, as there is usually another day to fight, and Leeds have 14 more games after tomorrow. However we need at least another 5 wins this season and Soton at home is probably the easiest game have, on paper. So we need at least 4 wins from the 5 easiest home

Re: [LU] Rutter

2023-02-21 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
Oh dear Dave, Unfortunately this was my impression from the bits I’ve seen of him on the box. To me he did not look like a C.Forward at all. It seems like we have spent 35M on a wide player who does not yet look first choice. I was going to suggest is was time to let him and Aaronson loose this

[LU] Manager Games

2023-02-15 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
I’m still not sure where I feel on the whole saga here. I quite liked Marsch as a person, his ‘americanness’ didn’t bother me and he did keep us up last season - with a fair bit of luck right at the end. (Brentford down to 9 men). However, the results were not going well and he seemed to be

[LU] Selection Issues

2023-01-20 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
So to summarise general opinion, the squad is pretty well off for strikers and wingers. No.10 or attacking midfield is an issue. Aaronson off form, Greenwood not quite there, or shoehorn in Harrison or Rodrigo! Nobody has impressed alongside Adams either. Roca and again Greenwood being the main

[LU] Dave Dowden

2023-01-10 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
As I’m in digest land I have only just learned of the sad loss of Dave. I remember many of the stories and remember Dave himself from list meets from the early days, and of course the early Worldnet weekends. He was someone who helped to make those events special to me and many others. So sorry

Re: [LU] Cardiff 21 years ago

2023-01-08 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
Agree with what you say about Greenwood, but I have to say that seemingly playing 4-4-2 has left Gyabi and Greenwood a bit outnumbered. On Sun, 8 Jan 2023 at 14:56, wrote: > When I said we’ll need to score 3 to win it, can I increase that to 4! > > Llorente/Struijk - Cooper must be pissing

[LU] Cardiff 21 years ago

2023-01-08 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
I'm not great fan of the Mail on Sunday, but there is a huge piece on the Cardiff game 21 years ago when we were top of the Premiership and got humbled by a committed Cardiff team. The current players, management, owners and everyone should be forced to read that this morning and told how much

Re: [LU] Max wober

2023-01-03 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
Hi Dave, Yes it does not add up in my mind either. If we need a left back, then sign one. If the current set of Centre Backs aren’t good enough, then why give 2 of them new contracts at a time when the other 2 appear to be first choice. He may prove to be an upgrade in both roles but it doesn’t

Re: [LU] C Forward.

2022-12-30 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
Hi Dave, Not sure who that might be though. When Wolves go out and spend 45 mil on a bloke who has scored 6 goals in 40 games for one of the better teams in a less demanding league than ours. You assume Leeds will have to break our transfer record to get someone with a pretty modest chance of

Re: [LU] Defending: Players, System or Manager

2022-11-15 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
-attacks for something to > go wrong. > > > I think we need a left back more than a striker - but otherwise its more > tactics than the players > > > Matt > > > > > -- Original Message -- > From: "Kevin Lewis via Leedslist" > To:

[LU] Defending: Players, System or Manager

2022-11-15 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
I've been trying to work out why Leeds just don't seem to be able to defend. Statistics and observation bear out the the team can't defend at all. We look vulnerable at set pieces, when trying to keep it tight and most of all in transition. It is very difficult for a team to stay in the premier

[LU] Current Predicament

2022-10-29 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
The list certainly spices up a bit when the team starts to struggle! I'm not too sure what any manager could do with this squad. To survive in the Premier League all teams need to be able to defend at times and not give soft chances away. Leeds have not been able to do that for many years. We

Re: [LU] Palace from the TV

2022-10-11 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
was Summerville. KOT. .. On Tue, 11 Oct 2022, 14:33 Richard Walker, wrote: > Isn't that what Roca is there to do ? > > He obviously isn't doing that. > > On Tuesday, 11 October 2022 at 13:14:17 BST, Kevin Lewis via Leedslist < > leedslist@gn.apc.org> wrote: > > > It

[LU] Palace from the TV

2022-10-11 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
It comes to something when you have to agree with the analytical nous of Paul Merson. But his assessment that Leeds just do everything at 100mph until the tire themselves out is spot on. The team is crying out for somebody who can put their foot on the ball and slow things down at times. Whilst

[LU] Wrong Again Dad!

2022-08-21 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
How wrong could I have been? Rodrigo looked like a proper C. Forward today. Struijk was decent too. Probably their best performance for Leeds in both cases. Brilliant stuff! ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options:

[LU] Centre Forward

2022-08-21 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
Well I've seen today's team and guess what. Bamford injured, Joffy not selected. So if Marsch does not think Joffy is good enough to start, how can the very idea of signing a striker be impeding his progress? James and Rodrigo have proved they are not C.Forwards time and time again. Does Marsch

Re: [LU] Buying and Selling

2022-07-10 Thread Kevin Lewis via Leedslist
Summarises the transfer window so far. Looks like Raphinha will be on his way as well. Can't see Casilla staying, and I don't see much of a future for Shackleton, Costa or Poveda. It would be good to get a bit more cash in, but we will probably just loan them out until their contracts are up.