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Post by Lollipop on Jul 23, 2006 21:46:57 GMT -1
Erm I'm not sure about him, I'd have to see him play for us, but the fact that Luton fans are sad to see him go sounds promising. We need a creative midfielder who can score goals but I'm not sure if six goals in 35 appearances is enough. He is a midfielder though. It's not really his job to score. I reckon its a decent signing. |
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Post by Tony Yeboah's Lunchbox on Jul 23, 2006 21:47:52 GMT -1
Its a cracking signing
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Post by Dr LuKas on Jul 23, 2006 21:53:30 GMT -1
Alright, another like him and another really good defender and I'll be very happy.
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Post by WyomingWhite on Jul 24, 2006 10:58:39 GMT -1
Not been on for a week or so and only just found out about this signing today. Just wanted to post to say that I feel this is a superb signing for us.
Last season we lacked the creativity in midfield to supply one of the best strike forces in the division. Give credit where it's due to KB jnr, our midfield was the main area which needed improving and KB jnr's brought in the right players in Carole and Nicholls. With Stone now fit also for the start of the season I expect to see our strikers bagging at least another 10-15 goals between them this season, (and I wouldn't be suprised if Carole, Nicholls, and Stone grab their fair share in addition).
Looking at the squad we now have I think we can look forward to a very successful season even if no further signings were made, (assuming Foxe signs). Our strike force is possibly the best in the division and doesn't need improving, our midfield did need some new blood, and this has been taken care of.
There's just our defense that potentially needs a little more work, although it's promising to see Ben Parker getting some chances to impress at left back in pre-season, which was our most problematic position last season, (although I am one of the few that rates Crainey and though he did a very good job on the whole last year once he replaced a very shaky Harding in mid season). Foxe looks a decent addition to our defense if he gets a contract, and even grabbed a headed goal last week from a Robbie Blake cross last week. The jury's still out on Livermore, but at least he can operate in several positions and gives Blackwell some options. Harding also seems to be coming on slowly too, and in Killa and Gregan we have too very different but both very good central defenders. I think Butler has done a solid job for Leeds, but it is time now for him to be put out to pasture. Gary Kelly also, is getting ready to start his last season for Leeds with Richardson ready to step into the position that Kells has made his own for so many years. One or two more quality defensive signings before the season starts and I think we'll be ready to take on anyone in this division.
With the signings made thus far I already expect it to make a huge difference to the balance of our side giving us a much more creative midfield to supply our strikers, and also allowing us to dominate the midfield and play much higher up the pitch. Hopefully the days of the long ball hoof upfield are over.
We were almost good enough last year to get promoted. This year we are a lot better.
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Post by Dr LuKas on Jul 24, 2006 11:05:18 GMT -1
Not been on for a week or so and only just found out about this signing today. Just wanted to post to say that I feel this is a superb signing for us. Last season we lacked the creativity in midfield to supply one of the best strike forces in the division. Give credit where it's due to KB jnr, our midfield was the main area which needed improving and KB jnr's brought in the right players in Carole and Nicholls. With Stone now fit also for the start of the season I expect to see our strikers bagging at least another 10-15 goals between them this season, (and I wouldn't be suprised if Carole, Nicholls, and Stone grab their fair share in addition). Looking at the squad we now have I think we can look forward to a very successful season even if no further signings were made, (assuming Foxe signs). Our strike force is possibly the best in the division and doesn't need improving, our midfield did need some new blood, and this has been taken care of. There's just our defense that potentially needs a little more work, although it's promising to see Ben Parker getting some chances to impress at left back in pre-season, which was our most problematic position last season, (although I am one of the few that rates Crainey and though he did a very good job on the whole last year once he replaced a very shaky Harding in mid season). Foxe looks a decent addition to our defense if he gets a contract, and even grabbed a headed goal last week from a Robbie Blake cross last week. The jury's still out on Livermore, but at least he can operate in several positions and gives Blackwell some options. Harding also seems to be coming on slowly too, and in Killa and Gregan we have too very different but both very good central defenders. I think Butler has done a solid job for Leeds, but it is time now for him to be put out to pasture. Gary Kelly also, is getting ready to start his last season for Leeds with Richardson ready to step into the position that Kells has made his own for so many years. One or two more quality defensive signings before the season starts and I think we'll be ready to take on anyone in this division. With the signings made thus far I already expect it to make a huge difference balance of our side giving us a much more creative midfield to supply our strikers, and also allowing us to dominate the midfield and play much higher up the pitch. Hopefully the days of the long ball hoof upfield are over. We were almost good enough last year to get promoted. This year we are a lot better. Good post Radders you made some good points there and I agree with almost everything you said. Have an exalt, I really am starting to get excited about this new season. |
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Post by WyomingWhite on Jul 24, 2006 11:43:36 GMT -1
Cheers Lucas. I'm in a positive frame of mind at the moment. With a full season of Bakke and Stone and the new signings I feel that we now have the players to get back to the Prem. Whether or not we have the manager to do it remains to be seen, but I'm going to start the season 100% behind Kevin Blackwell.
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Post by Dr LuKas on Jul 24, 2006 11:47:02 GMT -1
Yep, I am Standing On The Verge Of Getting It On  |
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Post by WyomingWhite on Jul 24, 2006 11:49:28 GMT -1
Have you got your season ticket through yet Lucas? I haven't - I rang LUFC early last week and was told they'd be posted late last week. Still no sign of it yet though  |
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Post by Dr LuKas on Jul 24, 2006 15:44:17 GMT -1
No I unfortunatly don't live in or anywhere near Leeds so I don't get season tickets. I just go to all the away matches I can, and hopefully this season some home matches too.
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Post by WyomingWhite on Jul 24, 2006 15:58:11 GMT -1
Sorry Lucas, I knew that, my brain just had a blind spot, I got you confused with someone else. Duh. I'll give Leeds United a call again if I don't get it by Wednesday.
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Post by Dr LuKas on Jul 24, 2006 16:29:07 GMT -1
No problem. Yeah you do that, we need fans like you to push us back where we belong. If this signing comes through surely that as well as the fact we were in the Play Off final last season should boost up season ticket renewals and attendances at Elland Road.
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Post by WyomingWhite on Jul 25, 2006 12:44:48 GMT -1
No problem. Yeah you do that, we need fans like you to push us back where we belong. If this signing comes through surely that as well as the fact we were in the Play Off final last season should boost up season ticket renewals and attendances at Elland Road. I wish someone would push Nicholls over that verge he's been on for the last few days. Come on, please sign for us already!! I need cheering up after hearing Hulse is departing and Nicholls would be a fine signing to do that. |
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