RotoTrix
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Half-decent runner.
Philadelphia Phillies & Eagles.
#lufc ST holder.
Literature, film & music. WWE.
if you're blaming Farke for that mate, then we have big, big problems. It shouldn't be down to the manager to decide how long we stay on a particular target before moving onto other targets.
November 9, 2025 at 8:11 PM
if you're blaming Farke for that mate, then we have big, big problems. It shouldn't be down to the manager to decide how long we stay on a particular target before moving onto other targets.
I hope the next manager lined up is a smart appointment - we would have been better going down with Bielsa than employing Gracia/Allardyce last time we hit the panic button. I'm not filled with confidence that the next one will be anything but a firefighter - and it'll likely end in tears.
November 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I hope the next manager lined up is a smart appointment - we would have been better going down with Bielsa than employing Gracia/Allardyce last time we hit the panic button. I'm not filled with confidence that the next one will be anything but a firefighter - and it'll likely end in tears.
I take that point but like I said, Bogle at right wing isn't the answer. Nor is Aaronson.
November 9, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I take that point but like I said, Bogle at right wing isn't the answer. Nor is Aaronson.
Bogle at right wing is not the answer to our issues. Like I said in my original post, I'm not sure the answers to our problems lie within our current squad - the fact you want him to play two fullbacks on the same side maybe tells you I've got a point?
November 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Bogle at right wing is not the answer to our issues. Like I said in my original post, I'm not sure the answers to our problems lie within our current squad - the fact you want him to play two fullbacks on the same side maybe tells you I've got a point?
I'm simply suggesting that the issues we face aren't mainly of Farke'd doing. He has been here for 2.25 seasons, won us promotion, and has us on one point per game at the Prem level - DESPITE serious recruitment issues & multiple injuries to wingers. That's all I'm saying. Overall, good job 👍
November 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I'm simply suggesting that the issues we face aren't mainly of Farke'd doing. He has been here for 2.25 seasons, won us promotion, and has us on one point per game at the Prem level - DESPITE serious recruitment issues & multiple injuries to wingers. That's all I'm saying. Overall, good job 👍
so we bought players that don't fit the system that he wants to play? If that's true, which it might well be, the problems lie far deeper than Farke. And, to be clear, I think we would create absolutely nothing in a 3-5-2.
November 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
so we bought players that don't fit the system that he wants to play? If that's true, which it might well be, the problems lie far deeper than Farke. And, to be clear, I think we would create absolutely nothing in a 3-5-2.
perhaps that's true. So let's say he returns to the 4-2-3-1, with a higher CAM like last season. You playing Piroe or Aaronson there?
November 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
perhaps that's true. So let's say he returns to the 4-2-3-1, with a higher CAM like last season. You playing Piroe or Aaronson there?
I'm happy to criticise Farke but unless you're suggested he sits two deeper 6s maybe, I'm not sure what else he can truly do with this squad. He could play Piroe at 10, perhaps? It's a concern. We are short.
November 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I'm happy to criticise Farke but unless you're suggested he sits two deeper 6s maybe, I'm not sure what else he can truly do with this squad. He could play Piroe at 10, perhaps? It's a concern. We are short.
I'm not sure it's a system issue, unless you can enlighten me on your take in more detail? There is no #10 in the squad. Gnonto & James both injured. So 4-3-3 is almost his only choice & he's chosen to play Stach further forward than he's comfortable, largely because he has nobody else.
November 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I'm not sure it's a system issue, unless you can enlighten me on your take in more detail? There is no #10 in the squad. Gnonto & James both injured. So 4-3-3 is almost his only choice & he's chosen to play Stach further forward than he's comfortable, largely because he has nobody else.
I'm saying this - I'm concerned about relegation regardless of whether it's Farke or anyone else you can dream up. The squad has serious deficiencies.
November 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I'm saying this - I'm concerned about relegation regardless of whether it's Farke or anyone else you can dream up. The squad has serious deficiencies.
so you genuinely think there is an eleven out of this current squad that is finishing comfortably mid table?
November 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM
so you genuinely think there is an eleven out of this current squad that is finishing comfortably mid table?
I wouldn't worry about that. They're not the only investor at Leeds who are having a say around the table, for a start.
November 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I wouldn't worry about that. They're not the only investor at Leeds who are having a say around the table, for a start.
every now and again, my social media shows me memories for years back - it's not that long ago that we had Dexter Blackstock up front, according to the away game photos I took that I've been reminded of recently. So, all things in context ey 👊
November 8, 2025 at 12:27 PM
every now and again, my social media shows me memories for years back - it's not that long ago that we had Dexter Blackstock up front, according to the away game photos I took that I've been reminded of recently. So, all things in context ey 👊
I hope so, though I really wasn't overly impressed with his end product at the start of the season - he was dallying making a final decision & often failing to do much of anything. But I'll be glad to have him (and James) back to full fitness ASAP!
November 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I hope so, though I really wasn't overly impressed with his end product at the start of the season - he was dallying making a final decision & often failing to do much of anything. But I'll be glad to have him (and James) back to full fitness ASAP!
that is allowing me to stay very zen this season. I think we're in very strong shape regardless of how this season pans out.
November 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
that is allowing me to stay very zen this season. I think we're in very strong shape regardless of how this season pans out.
I'd expect you to be emotionally invested - so am I! We all are! It's not a bad thing to care. But we do sometimes have to take a step back & consider the long term view. Personally, I'm not even overly concerned by relegation - that might sound insane (& id rather not), but we are in good shape 👊
November 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I'd expect you to be emotionally invested - so am I! We all are! It's not a bad thing to care. But we do sometimes have to take a step back & consider the long term view. Personally, I'm not even overly concerned by relegation - that might sound insane (& id rather not), but we are in good shape 👊
so when we sit back out of possession with a lead, you're concerned - but when Burnley do it, they're never going to get beat? You see - it's kind of where I just think you have more emotionally invested in Leeds, so you just want the points - I get it. But sometimes we do get blinkered by it.
November 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
so when we sit back out of possession with a lead, you're concerned - but when Burnley do it, they're never going to get beat? You see - it's kind of where I just think you have more emotionally invested in Leeds, so you just want the points - I get it. But sometimes we do get blinkered by it.
I totally disagree with you. But that's okay 👍 I also don't want to debate a game from four weeks ago, overly. On that day, the wind blew against us - so we move on to new opportunities positively 😎
November 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I totally disagree with you. But that's okay 👍 I also don't want to debate a game from four weeks ago, overly. On that day, the wind blew against us - so we move on to new opportunities positively 😎
... in fact, at 1-0, I was very confident that we were going to equalise based on the state of the game, until they scored a very low probability worldie - cest la vie, shit happens. So you don't have to look far back to see competitiveness. You're emphasising the most recent game in your mind 👍
November 8, 2025 at 11:56 AM
... in fact, at 1-0, I was very confident that we were going to equalise based on the state of the game, until they scored a very low probability worldie - cest la vie, shit happens. So you don't have to look far back to see competitiveness. You're emphasising the most recent game in your mind 👍
if you actually cast your mind back as far as West Ham (the game prior to the defeat), we played so decently in the first half that it was effectively over at half time. We also out-created Burnley, which I know nobody wants to hear from Farke or me, but it's true - we weren't AWFUL that day ...
November 8, 2025 at 11:55 AM
if you actually cast your mind back as far as West Ham (the game prior to the defeat), we played so decently in the first half that it was effectively over at half time. We also out-created Burnley, which I know nobody wants to hear from Farke or me, but it's true - we weren't AWFUL that day ...
you've got to stop overthinking it - you'll drive yourself nuts man. We need to win a handful more games and the main opportunities will be at Elland Road. Every game is a new story and a new chance for points 👊 #lufc
November 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM
you've got to stop overthinking it - you'll drive yourself nuts man. We need to win a handful more games and the main opportunities will be at Elland Road. Every game is a new story and a new chance for points 👊 #lufc
once you teach something in real life, you realise that the task is not as easy as it appears from the sidelines. Your job is to maximise possible effort and possible output - you can't work miracles.
November 2, 2025 at 6:59 PM
once you teach something in real life, you realise that the task is not as easy as it appears from the sidelines. Your job is to maximise possible effort and possible output - you can't work miracles.
there is also a very popular trend towards constant negativity in the UK - the notion that you assume the worst in everything, spout worst-case scenario prophecies, confidently & passionately chastise everything & everyone in an effort to sound intelligent or "different". People feed off this shit.
November 2, 2025 at 6:34 PM
there is also a very popular trend towards constant negativity in the UK - the notion that you assume the worst in everything, spout worst-case scenario prophecies, confidently & passionately chastise everything & everyone in an effort to sound intelligent or "different". People feed off this shit.
... which is absolutely the case. You *can* beat them by playing an effective low block, pressing less, and countering directly & effectively. We didn't implement it well. But the coaches' idea wasn't necessarily a *wrong* idea, intrinsically. With hindsight? Maybe. But just do it better next time.
November 2, 2025 at 6:29 PM
... which is absolutely the case. You *can* beat them by playing an effective low block, pressing less, and countering directly & effectively. We didn't implement it well. But the coaches' idea wasn't necessarily a *wrong* idea, intrinsically. With hindsight? Maybe. But just do it better next time.