bigdav Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Doing a fairly good version of the twirly just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 1 minute ago, bigdav said: Doing a fairly good version of the twirly just now. Have they not lost 3 games in a row? they should be sacking their manager FFS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick witter Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 They are playing very well. Great to watch. Good attack minded football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I've never understood whats up with Leeds. Like, big club. Loads of fans, one club city. But all these foreign gazillionaires that have came into english football bought clubs like Man city, Hull, QPR, Wolves, Bournemouth, Leicester, Fulham. I suppose there is the london effect with QPR and Fulham but it amazes me there has barely been any interest in Leeds, especially given how big they were before they went tits up. Seems a far safer bet to sink money into Leeds than Bournemouth, Hull or Wolves... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 44 minutes ago, bigdav said: Doing a fairly good version of the twirly just now. Hung around since the 70s that twirly. Champions of Europe the chant as they twirl in reference to the scandal of the final loss to Bayern where the ref was bribed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, OTT said: I've never understood whats up with Leeds. Like, big club. Loads of fans, one club city. But all these foreign gazillionaires that have came into english football bought clubs like Man city, Hull, QPR, Wolves, Bournemouth, Leicester, Fulham. I suppose there is the london effect with QPR and Fulham but it amazes me there has barely been any interest in Leeds, especially given how big they were before they went tits up. Seems a far safer bet to sink money into Leeds than Bournemouth, Hull or Wolves... Long story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80bob Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Leeds keeper thinks he’s Alan macgregor.. studs right in the boys face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My half sister Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I like Leeds, good win tonight, 5 points clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richiehmfc Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, sassenach said: The "big club" thing with Leeds is a bit of a myth really. Apart from the Revie era and the Howard Wilkinson title season they haven't really done much. They won nothing during the Ridsdale period, despite their suicidal spending. Outwith these periods they have been pretty ordinary, especially for a one club city with such a massive fan base (they really do hoover up support from all over Yorkshire and beyond). I admit to disliking them intensely, but I stand by my summary I suppose it depends on how you categorise a big club?? I think in england you historically have Man United, Liverpool, Spurs, Arsenal then in more recent years you can chuck in City/Chelsea due to the money Then you have a whole list of clubs who have huge supports and have had periods of success Leeds, Everton, Villa, Newcastle etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 27 minutes ago, My half sister said: I like Leeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Don't mind Leeds. They aren't from Manchester or London so that's good in my books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad von Carstein Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 15 minutes ago, sassenach said: The "big club" thing with Leeds is a bit of a myth really. Apart from the Revie era and the Howard Wilkinson title season they haven't really done much. They won nothing during the Ridsdale period, despite their suicidal spending. Outwith these periods they have been pretty ordinary, especially for a one club city with such a massive fan base (they really do hoover up support from all over Yorkshire and beyond). I admit to disliking them intensely, but I stand by my summary I think that in England at the moment there are big clubs, Leeds are one of those along with Villa and a the usual suspects, sadly there are now rich clubs down there being bracketed as big clubs...Man City and Chelsea both who were who were eff all until they lucked out with rich owners and Sky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 17 minutes ago, sassenach said: The "big club" thing with Leeds is a bit of a myth really. Apart from the Revie era and the Howard Wilkinson title season they haven't really done much. They won nothing during the Ridsdale period, despite their suicidal spending. Outwith these periods they have been pretty ordinary, especially for a one club city with such a massive fan base (they really do hoover up support from all over Yorkshire and beyond). I admit to disliking them intensely, but I stand by my summary A club with values and tradition amongst the following. You have contradicted yourself in the summation. They are a huge club. No club in the UK can beat selling 100 percent away tickets. And for years. Passed through generations Leeds United's potential has been squandered horribly over the years. People come from all over to watch regardless of results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Got stabbed in Leeds. ****ing Shitehole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I liked the wee ribbon things on their socks. Never really caught on though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robroy1874 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Can't beat a good twirly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I like Leeds because they hate Man Utd, that'll do for me ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad von Carstein Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, The Old Tolbooth said: I like Leeds because they hate Man Utd, that'll do for me ? I don't....Lolerpool on the other hand ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 It's been an interesting day Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 If you didn't see it Leeds were outstanding And Frank Lampard is raging if you want to look it up LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrahim Tall Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Konrad von Carstein said: I think that in England at the moment there are big clubs, Leeds are one of those along with Villa and a the usual suspects, sadly there are now rich clubs down there being bracketed as big clubs...Man City and Chelsea both who were who were eff all until they lucked out with rich owners and Sky. Myth. Chelsea and Man City were ‘big clubs’ in England long before Abramovic and Mansour took over, in Chelsea’s case they’d even won half a dozen trophies in 90’s including the Cup Winners Cup prior to the takeover. Both clubs are even ranked 6th and 8th in the all time league rankings in English football. https://www.worldfootball.net/alltime_table/eng-premier-league/ They haven’t gained over 2000 points on Leeds in just the last few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 1 hour ago, sassenach said: Newcastle, despite also being a one club city with a large fan base, have won nothing since the 1950s. They are bigger underachievers than Hibs Apart from the Uefa cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 17 minutes ago, Ibrahim Tall said: Myth. Chelsea and Man City were ‘big clubs’ in England long before Abramovic and Mansour took over, in Chelsea’s case they’d even won half a dozen trophies in 90’s including the Cup Winners Cup prior to the takeover. Both clubs are even ranked 6th and 8th in the all time league rankings in English football. https://www.worldfootball.net/alltime_table/eng-premier-league/ They haven’t gained over 2000 points on Leeds in just the last few years. Chelsea had a 2 stage investment. Matthew Harding started it and then Abramovitch arrived. Prior to Harding they had a dismal record for such a large club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 16 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Apart from the Uefa cup. You mean the Fairs Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 13 minutes ago, Ibrahim Tall said: Myth. Chelsea and Man City were ‘big clubs’ in England long before Abramovic and Mansour took over, in Chelsea’s case they’d even won half a dozen trophies in 90’s including the Cup Winners Cup prior to the takeover. Both clubs are even ranked 6th and 8th in the all time league rankings in English football. https://www.worldfootball.net/alltime_table/eng-premier-league/ They haven’t gained over 2000 points on Leeds in just the last few years. Yep, city could still rely on crowds of 30k+ in the third tier. Money's killing football, yet I kind of feel if anyone deserves it, city fans have earned their time in the sun for their loyalty while things seemed hopeless and their biggest rivals were winning everything in sight. They might not have won much in the years before their takeover but they've always been a big club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, Tazio said: You mean the Fairs Cup. Pedant. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Fox Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Leeds scum - let’s hope they never ever get to disgrace the premier league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My half sister Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jambo-Fox said: Leeds scum - let’s hope they never ever get to disgrace the premier league What makes you say that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Fox Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Just now, My half sister said: What makes you say that They are the worst bad things in football!! Imagine SFA + SPFL + Celtic + Rangers blended together!! That gets close!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My half sister Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Just now, Jambo-Fox said: They are the worst bad things in football!! Imagine SFA + SPFL + Celtic + Rangers blended together!! That gets close!! You'll need to tell me more, J-F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Fox Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 1 minute ago, My half sister said: You'll need to tell me more, J-F Bad reputation at home and abroad, sort of like old-firmish!! Hopefully that’s enough, just a personal view on my experiences, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, Jambo-Fox said: They are the worst bad things in football!! Imagine SFA + SPFL + Celtic + Rangers blended together!! That gets close!! Yeah it's brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My half sister Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jambo-Fox said: Bad reputation at home and abroad, sort of like old-firmish!! Hopefully that’s enough, just a personal view on my experiences, No problem, who's your English team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, Jambo-Fox said: Bad reputation at home and abroad, sort of like old-firmish!! Hopefully that’s enough, just a personal view on my experiences, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Fox Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, My half sister said: No problem, who's your English team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Fox Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 8 minutes ago, My half sister said: No problem, who's your English team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 I think Mr. Mackay, in Porridge, described Leeds United (in the early/mid '70's) best: hard, but fair. Like himself. Fearsome, in equal measures, as a great footballing team and for it's brutality. Also blew more titles/Cups than Hearts but in a much shorter timescale. Won the League in 1969 and 1974 but also chucked it away in 1965, 1971 and 1972. Lost FA Cup finals they shouldn't have in 1970 and '73 too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 11 minutes ago, martoon said: I think Mr. Mackay, in Porridge, described Leeds United (in the early/mid '70's) best: hard, but fair. Like himself. Fearsome, in equal measures, as a great footballing team and for it's brutality. Also blew more titles/Cups than Hearts but in a much shorter timescale. Won the League in 1969 and 1974 but also chucked it away in 1965, 1971 and 1972. Lost FA Cup finals they shouldn't have in 1970 and '73 too. Edit: working nightshift, btw, and bored out of my skull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtartan74 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 We all hate Leeds scum we all hate Leeds scum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 17 minutes ago, sassenach said: I knew someone would mention the Geordies' comfort blanket. The old Fairs Cup, although considered to be the forerunner of the UEFA Cup, was an invitation tournament. Criteria for entry included having to host a trade fair in the city, or something like that. Leeds won a couple of Fairs Cups, but their fans don't bother about it because they were also winning proper trophies at the time. The year Newcastle won it, entry was based on league position, as it is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 One of the great teams from the 60's and 70's. Rumours of bungs though at their peak. Replacing Revie was their downfall. Armfield made a good effort of it. The rest were out of their depth. God knows what Clough was trying to achieve in his short spell there. Won a lot and lost a lot. Top team who also should have won more trophies than they did. Plus if you look back on YouTube they were a shower of dirty ##### and it is easy to see why they were not liked at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternRossco Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 We all love Leeds ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 9 hours ago, Konrad von Carstein said: I don't....Lolerpool on the other hand ? You've always been a tad bitter towards Liverpool ya radge ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His name is Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 I dont get folk who are passionate for a 2nd club. Hearts and hearts only ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 23 minutes ago, His name is said: I dont get folk who are passionate for a 2nd club. Hearts and hearts only ?? It's lost on me too. Just can't feel the same way about any other team. I'm not that fussed about Leeds however they would be a bigger asset to the premier League than a lot of the team's already there. Would be good to see them back at the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 11 hours ago, sassenach said: Out of your final list, Everton and Aston Villa have won European trophies, so by virtue of their achievements they are big clubs. Newcastle, despite also being a one club city with a large fan base, have won nothing since the 1950s. They are bigger underachievers than Hibs I would check agsin as to when they last won something. 1969 to be precise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 9 hours ago, Tazio said: Chelsea had a 2 stage investment. Matthew Harding started it and then Abramovitch arrived. Prior to Harding they had a dismal record for such a large club. Played in a greyhound stadium☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 50 minutes ago, His name is said: I dont get folk who are passionate for a 2nd club. Hearts and hearts only ?? Same here ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8skacel8 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Went to the game, good atmosphere and great 3 points for Leeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad von Carstein Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 3 hours ago, The Old Tolbooth said: You've always been a tad bitter towards Liverpool ya radge ? Who? Moi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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