Ambitious Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Not really happy with this. He's expensive and in all the times I've seen Leeds on tv he's looked nothing special at all. Just an average Championship LB. Could probably match up to Forsyth right now but I don't see the point in that. Should be looking to improve on Forsyth. We seem to be chucking some fairly big wages about? He was outstanding against us at their place. Ibe and Russell got nothing out of him at all. From what I've seen and can gather, which seems to echo the thoughts of Leeds fand is: he was very poor last season, he couldn't keep the ball and looked very short on confidence. He was a hoof merchant, who looked to have given up on his career. This season, however, he's been Leeds best player and shown that he can play football - Leeds are a footballing side this season - and shown why he is an ex international. My thoughts are that he's going to struggle to oust Forsyth, but he gives us an option. McClaren mentioned about not overusing players and Forsyth has started every league game for the past two seasons - including the play-offs. Warnock is currently in great form; confident, consistent and solid. He will aid our short term goals, even if he doesn't play much. In all the Leeds games I saw last season, which must have been 12/13, he was poor - I agree. But he's a different beast this season and that's what I hope he brings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardifframs Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Bent, Albentosa, Ssewankambo and now Warnock? Are we just signing players for the sake of it or has Mystic Mel foreseen something catastrophic? Such a strange deal. You can understand it with the other three - Bent is a proven goalscorer and a match-winner, Albentosa is rated among the best centre backs in La Liga and promises to be a shrewd long-term investment if we get the deal over the line, Ssewankambo is a young prospect being readied for the future - but what does Warnock really bring to the table that we don't already have? He doesn't fit the profile at all and it seems odd unless he's going to be first-choice, which in itself would endanger the team spirit in my opinion. It is the kind of signing that reminds me of January 2007. But again, hasn't Forsyth been an ever-present over the last two seasons? Why are we now suddenly seeking a replacement or cover? Don't we have Naylor and Max Lowe in reserve? Surely if Forsyth were seriously injured, we could just dip into the loan market a la Grant & Butland or simply put faith in the players already here? I don't really see the benefit of having a bloated squad and a seemingly bloated wage bill at this point. Healthy competition for places is one thing, but this is just silly. Looking at our position in the league,I'd go with SM on this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mills_DCFC Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I always liked Warnock in his Blackburn and Villa days, happy with this if it comes off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Looking at our position in the league,I'd go with SM on this one Not me. Jourdan's the best manager we never had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicME85 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Why would a computer GAME be a good indicator? Because Sports Interactive who make it have a team of dedicated researchers who are fanatical about the data their input into the system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Anyone else get a bit of sick in their mouth having to keep reading the word "Warnock" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Bent, Albentosa, Ssewankambo and now Warnock? Are we just signing players for the sake of it or has Mystic Mel foreseen something catastrophic? Such a strange deal. You can understand it with the other three - Bent is a proven goalscorer and a match-winner, Albentosa is rated among the best centre backs in La Liga and promises to be a shrewd long-term investment if we get the deal over the line, Ssewankambo is a young prospect being readied for the future - but what does Warnock really bring to the table that we don't already have? He doesn't fit the profile at all and it seems odd unless he's going to be first-choice, which in itself would endanger the team spirit in my opinion. It is the kind of signing that reminds me of January 2007. But again, hasn't Forsyth been an ever-present over the last two seasons? Why are we now suddenly seeking a replacement or cover? Don't we have Naylor and Max Lowe in reserve? Surely if Forsyth were seriously injured, we could just dip into the loan market a la Grant & Butland or simply put faith in the players already here? I don't really see the benefit of having a bloated squad and a seemingly bloated wage bill at this point. Healthy competition for places is one thing, but this is just silly. Why's it a strange deal? He brings with him something invaluable, experience. He's a good addition to the squad and will provide much need competition for Forsyth who's been an ever present for the past two seasons simply because we haven't had any other left backs... When the chips are down and we need to dig out a result against Bournemouth on a high pressure Tuesday night in February I for one would much rather call on Warnock's services than an 18 year old Everton/Man U/Schalke loanee... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicME85 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 But again, hasn't Forsyth been an ever-present over the last two seasons? Why are we now suddenly seeking a replacement or cover? Read yesterday that he hasnt missed a league game since joining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Bradley Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Sky sports says 18 month deal and Leeds releasing him from contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardifframs Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Anyone else get a bit of sick in their mouth having to keep reading the word "Warnock" It will all be forgotten,when this German CB arrives,Walther Peepeekay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambam Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Anyone else get a bit of sick in their mouth having to keep reading the word "Warnock" He's not related, but has a brother called ................Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUFC Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Leeds fan. Yet to see/speak to a fan who wants him to leave. Think the only person who wants him out is Cellino, they definitely don't see eye to eye and have had issues in the past. He is injured at the minute but is expected he'll be back in a week or so. http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-whites-news/leeds-united-warnock-s-future-cast-in-doubt-1-6881434 He's been our best and most consistent performer all season and in the position we're in, would think his experience would be vital. Once he goes I think the oldest person in our defence will be about 22 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Mills Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 No sure about this one. 33 years old, not going to improve in the future and not Premier League standard should we go up. Seems a temporary backup to Forsyth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 What this does show to me as that Chris Evans has his finger on so many pulses. Seems to find transfers from nowhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 what strikes meas weird is, most fans have been in agreement that we have been in need of some strengthening for our push for automatic promotion because its quite a crowd up at the top of the league. A lot of fans are talking about us like we are already playing in the premier league next season with 19 games left. Most of us were saying Best wasnt the answer as either a plan B or a back up CF to Martin big sock, the management seemed to feel the same, sent him back, and replaced him with what could possibly be a masterstroke. (everyone is happy with Bent arnt thee?) the other positions that most of us talked abpout strengthening were LB (competition for Fozzy) and CB, (because we seem abit fragile sometimes there despite the recent clean sheets) Bent, Albentosa and Warnock seem to be perfect fits for what we need to actually get promoted, because that isnt a given by the way, even though some folk seem to be picking their Man Utd away first 11 already. i'm happy with all these signings if we get them, especially Bent and the excitement around Albentosa. GO TEAM MCcLAREN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Steve Nicholson from DET just said on twitter he is writing a piece on him coming to Derby - surely wouldn't be wasting his time unless it was definite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 What this does show to me as that Chris Evans has his finger on so many pulses. Seems to find transfers from nowhere.Leeds isn't nowhere, straight up the M1 init Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 It shows that we knew our targets early on and was clinical in getting them over the line. To get Warnock on a free is a great move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Leeds isn't nowhere, straight up the M1 init tis ahh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenmarkRam Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 1) Will we release Naylor? 2) leeds are going DOWN! 3) didnt see this one coming. Seems to be the end of the days there we used our own talented player as backup or? None of them played southport either. We preferred outgoing Best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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