Blakey
League 2 Player
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Post by Blakey on Jul 11, 2006 8:58:27 GMT -1
Would Leeds fans be happy if we gave Hayden a contract?? Do you think he'd be better cover at centre back than Sean Gregan?
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Post by WyomingWhite on Jul 11, 2006 11:59:44 GMT -1
Gregan was great in the second half of the season, so I doubt it. If anything I'd say he'd be a replacement for Butler who had a good first half of the season, but a less than impressive second half.
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Post by thales on Jul 11, 2006 14:03:13 GMT -1
Would Leeds fans be happy if we gave Hayden a contract?? Do you think he'd be better cover at centre back than Sean Gregan? did we not have him years ago and was shite?  |
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Post by WyomingWhite on Jul 11, 2006 15:35:06 GMT -1
Would Leeds fans be happy if we gave Hayden a contract?? Do you think he'd be better cover at centre back than Sean Gregan? did we not have him years ago and was shite? Er no, he's never played for us before. Are you thinking of Danny Hay? |
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Post by weallloveleeds on Jul 11, 2006 15:36:24 GMT -1
How old is this guy?
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Post by WyomingWhite on Jul 11, 2006 15:36:48 GMT -1
29 I think
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Post by weallloveleeds on Jul 11, 2006 15:37:44 GMT -1
...he's not one for the future then!
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Post by WyomingWhite on Jul 11, 2006 15:40:57 GMT -1
 No, would rather have seen Claude Davis at Leeds, but will take anyone if it helps us improve and get promoted. Dezza and Stone seem to rate him though: Foxe is known to Steve Stone and Shaun Derry, who both played for Portsmouth during the centre-back's three-year stay at Fratton Park, and Derry claimed today that United would be signing "a winner" if Foxe's trial led to a permanent deal. Derry said: "He's got unbelievable character, and he's a winner. "When I was down at Portsmouth, Harry Redknapp brought him in purely for that reason – to be a winner for the football club. That's what he brings to the side. "He fits in well and if he can prove his fitness and the gaffer fancies him, I'm sure he'd be a fine addition to what's getting to be a healthy squad here." Foxe's biggest contribution at Fratton Park came during the 2002-03 season when the club won the first division championship. |
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Post by weallloveleeds on Jul 11, 2006 15:43:29 GMT -1
I've now changed my mind..... I think it would be good experience, which would help Killa. He's got a few years left in him, so he will be a better alternative to butler/gregan. So I think him and Killa would be a good CB pairing.
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Post by WyomingWhite on Jul 11, 2006 15:46:12 GMT -1
Yeah I'm starting to warm to that as well, although Gregan was very solid at the back from Xmas onwards last season, so at least we'll have options. Still it remains to be seen if he can impress KB jnr enough to join the squad. If he can, I feel that Butler may find his appearances somewhat limited.
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Post by jimbo on Jul 12, 2006 10:29:05 GMT -1
From whats been said on the Leeds website he surely can't be a bad player but if he proves himself on tour i reckon we could have a new centreback pairing of Killa and Foxe.....
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Post by lufcultras24 on Jul 12, 2006 12:10:07 GMT -1
I am a bit worried that we could be signing a player who as been out for a year with a bad injury, alrite he might have the attitude and determination of a winner which is needed by every leeds player but i worry big time that if we get him Killa will be offloaded to Sheff Utd for around the 2mil mark, if he goes then i really worry for what waits next season. If this does happen then i hope there would be a major signing in the offing cause it would cause a lot of bad blood within the club supporters and players may feel let down that the club are selling the future of the club, like a majority did when Walton was sold off cheaply! Beware Blackwell don't even think of selling Killa or u will face a massive battle of keeping fans happy!
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Post by jimbo on Jul 12, 2006 12:12:48 GMT -1
Don't worry i think its because Gregan and Butler are ageing and surely its their last season..... I think a 4 mil price tag was stuck on Killa and lets be honest no club is going to offer that much for him at the moment, Killa's staying....
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Post by WyomingWhite on Jul 12, 2006 12:25:57 GMT -1
If Killa was sold I would be more than furious, now *he* is a player that is the future of our club., (Lennon was another but the previous board put paid to that prospect). As I've said previously, I wasn't overly fussed about Walton leaving, he seemed average at best, and while it's a shame to see a local lad brought up through the academy and leaving I don't think it is any great loss to Leeds. Killa is another story entirely, if he were sold I would be shouting my mind at anyone within earshot. Give Blackwell some credit where it is due, by sticking a £4m price on his head he's effectively telling people to keep their hands off Killa. To be perfectly honest, I think even if someone came in with £4m (which they won't - yet), I think Blackwell and Bates would either raise the price much higher or state that Killa aint for sale at any price. I'm sure both KB jnr and snr realise the importance of players such a Killa to the future of our club, and also the level of outcry if they even considered accepting a bid from another club - there would be protests outside the ground I'm sure if Killa left! The dark days are over, we do not have to sell to survive any more. Our club is moving in the right direction and gaining momentum and we will be back in the Premiership before long. I'm positive of this. Nice to see Ultras being a little more positive too today! |
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Post by lufcultras24 on Jul 12, 2006 12:51:53 GMT -1
Killa is really important to the future of Leeds United, sell him then we ain't got a future cause he'd probably be replaced with an older player who ain't half as good, 4mil would be the minimum price i'd expect, cause if Sheff Utd can pay 3mil for Claude Davis then Killa is worth double, hopefully them days r gone of selling players on the cheap! I suppose u've gotta stick with the club through thick and thin and hopefully were gonna do some damage next season and get promoted! If we get Koumas then we will be tiltle contenders and the 10-1 price at the minute will have to be snapped up, for us to win the league! Hopefully if we do get Hayden Foxe he will be the same kind of player like Malkay McKay from Watford, a player who fights for is club!
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Post by WyomingWhite on Jul 14, 2006 13:51:57 GMT -1
Looks promising that he'll be signing now:
FOXE CHASING DEAL
On-trial defender, Hayden Foxe, is setting his sights on securing a contract with United.
The former Australian international made his Leeds debut in the friendly clash with Sarpsborg on Thursday and turned in an assured display at the heart of the defence.
Hayden, who starred with West Ham and Portsmouth in the Premier League, was playing his first game for over 18 months after finally recovering from a nagging foot injury.
"It was great on Thursday," smiled Hayden. "After so long out of the game I was happy to get back playing and I'm grateful to Leeds for giving me that chance."
The defender has fitted in well on the pre-season tour of Norway and says he is already settling into life as a Leeds player. "Leeds seemed a good option for me," he said.
"They seemed a good club and it's a great set-up. It's a terrific place and the boys here are all good lads, which is very important. That's helped me settle in easily.
"Hopefully I'll get a deal here. We'll see how my fitness is, but I hope I can stay," he added.
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Post by jimbo on Jul 14, 2006 14:11:45 GMT -1
I hope there is some truth about this because for some reason I feel optimistic in that he will turn out to be better than Butler or Gregan.....
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No, would rather have seen Claude Davis at Leeds, but will take anyone if it helps us improve and get promoted. Dezza and Stone seem to rate him though: