All signings are risky but on paper this looks like a great one, especially at the price being talked about.
I’m surprised there weren’t more interested parties in the lad (my only question mark really!)
Great to have the white replacement on board
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They love a bit of Koch in Leeds.
comment by Ole-Dirty-Baztard (U19119)
posted 12 minutes ago
They love a bit of Koch in Leeds.
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It’s why we’re so welcoming when our friends from across the pennines drop by
comment by milkyboy (U12731)
posted 30 minutes ago
All signings are risky but on paper this looks like a great one, especially at the price being talked about.
I’m surprised there weren’t more interested parties in the lad (my only question mark really!)
Great to have the white replacement on board
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wide other interest reported, both from Germany and the PL, but the way he talks seems that there was no other choice for him. Won round by the history, fans and manager.
"Lubo - We're Home! (U14008)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by milkyboy (U12731)
posted 30 minutes ago
All signings are risky but on paper this looks like a great one, especially at the price being talked about.
I’m surprised there weren’t more interested parties in the lad (my only question mark really!)
Great to have the white replacement on board
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wide other interest reported, both from Germany and the PL, but the way he talks seems that there was no other choice for him. Won round by the history, fans and manager."
milky, think you'll find I've posted a couple of links the last day or so saying that German reports were saying he was ours, I also pointed out that Newcastle and at least one more unnamed Premier league club were after him, and that Lazio had pulled out of the race!..
https://www.kicker.de/782996/artikel
There were a few in for him, and some decent teams!..
German international defender for £13-14 million. Can't argue with that.
On paper, both of these signings look great.
Ryan Kent in now and that would be us finished.
"Ryan Kent in now and that would be us finished."
If these deals are Bielsa's, then he's no money left!..
Well, he's got maybe 2 or 3mill left!..
Hopefully AR has it in his heart to lend him a bit more!..
Brilliant. Very happy with this window
and we haven't finished yet. Excellent.
Just need Buendia > Kent and Martinez > Kiko
We aren't getting Buendia. That's not happening.
Not sure where Germany has gotten his facts from, but would say that we have more than two million available right now.
comment by Lubo - We're Home! (U14008)
posted 50 minutes ago
comment by milkyboy (U12731)
posted 30 minutes ago
All signings are risky but on paper this looks like a great one, especially at the price being talked about.
I’m surprised there weren’t more interested parties in the lad (my only question mark really!)
Great to have the white replacement on board
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wide other interest reported, both from Germany and the PL, but the way he talks seems that there was no other choice for him. Won round by the history, fans and manager.
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With the possible exception of habib habibou, no one is ever signed without ‘interest’ from other clubs. Whether that interest materialises is usually reflected in the price. If a bigger club than us really wanted him, bielsa appeal or not, likelihood is they get him.
Maybe he’s a German lad who always wanted to play for Leeds in the Prem
Seriously I’m very happy with the signing - young German international on the cheap.. who wouldn’t be.
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Read reports that we had £45m and others that say up to £100m. Not sure where the real figure lies, but I'd say that we were definitely looking to get Rodrigo (£30m) and we were in the market for White at a reported £35m so we ought to have a bit more cash in the war kitty for Bielsa to reinforce.
I love the way we're doing this the Bielsa way - only bring in players that improve the team.
On Bielsa, I wonder if Rodrigo and Koch would have even entertained coming to us if it wasn't for our talismanic manager? I think it would have been unlikely. Bielsa is our saviour in so many ways.
I didn't realise that Koch is so big!
He's 6' 4" - finally we've got some height in our defence!
Well, Rodrigo was apparently persuaded by a personal call from the great man. Not sure about Koch but if I was a young player and I'd seen how the Leeds squad had been improved so enormously over the last two years, then I'd be champing at the bit to sign for us.
Me too, Leedsfan. I worry about the numbers, whether we're tempting fate, whether Radrizzani and Orta are surfing on the buzz - but I love the fact that it's clear that Bielsa's got his finger on the pulse.
comment by LeedsFanFor46Years - Prem4harj (U6871)
posted 10 hours, 54 minutes ago
I didn't realise that Koch is so big!
He's 6' 4" - finally we've got some height in our defence!
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We finally have a big koch
Nice interview yesterday. Speaks great English and a nice down to earth lad keen to get started.
It's always nice to get a koch in.
I know I know it's not big and it's not hard.... But let's get these jokes out of the way early.
"Not sure where Germany has gotten his facts from, but would say that we have more than two million available right now."
Lubo, I was going back to the 45m the club set aside for Bielsa, and in these two signings we've spent about 42m!..
Tongue in cheek I'm only saying that leaves about 2-3m for Bielsa!..
I have also said in the past I hope that 45m was only a let on so clubs don't know what we have and up their prices!..
comment by LufcGermany (U6066)
posted 14 minutes ago
"Not sure where Germany has gotten his facts from, but would say that we have more than two million available right now."
Lubo, I was going back to the 45m the club set aside for Bielsa, and in these two signings we've spent about 42m!..
Tongue in cheek I'm only saying that leaves about 2-3m for Bielsa!..
I have also said in the past I hope that 45m was only a let on so clubs don't know what we have and up their prices!..
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Kinnear has said the budget is 75-100 million. So money should still be there, should we want anyone else.
Lubo, I've seen those reports as well, but Bielsa received originally a 45m budget!..
https://onefootball.com/en/news/is-that-it-exclusive-bruce-reacts-to-newspaper-update-on-leeds-transfer-budget-30656229
I've also said in the past that all the kids being brought in, I hope that had nothing to do with Bielsa's money knowing that it hadn't!..
comment by RobLUFC Have you ever seen a better goal or one better timed? (U5692)
posted 1 hour, 24 minutes ago
Nice interview yesterday. Speaks great English and a nice down to earth lad keen to get started.
It's always nice to get a koch in.
I know I know it's not big and it's not hard.... But let's get these jokes out of the way early.
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My thoughts exactly. I keep telling myself that I've made my last Koch joke, then another one pops up!
In his interview he mentioned that he talked a lot with Bielsa prior to signing, including watching videos comparing our play to Freiburg's and showing how he would fit right in.
Again, the "Bielsa touch" (c) in action...
You can never tell where all these Koch jokes will take you. You just have to suck it and see
Oh dear, boys! A wonderful player but such an unfortunate name in England! No doubt all our competitors will have many jokes about the name too. I just hope he is such a good defender (who helps us get a few wins) that they will be too disappointed to feel like joking about him!
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posted on 29/8/20
All signings are risky but on paper this looks like a great one, especially at the price being talked about.
I’m surprised there weren’t more interested parties in the lad (my only question mark really!)
Great to have the white replacement on board
posted on 29/8/20
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posted on 29/8/20
They love a bit of Koch in Leeds.
posted on 29/8/20
comment by Ole-Dirty-Baztard (U19119)
posted 12 minutes ago
They love a bit of Koch in Leeds.
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It’s why we’re so welcoming when our friends from across the pennines drop by
posted on 29/8/20
comment by milkyboy (U12731)
posted 30 minutes ago
All signings are risky but on paper this looks like a great one, especially at the price being talked about.
I’m surprised there weren’t more interested parties in the lad (my only question mark really!)
Great to have the white replacement on board
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wide other interest reported, both from Germany and the PL, but the way he talks seems that there was no other choice for him. Won round by the history, fans and manager.
posted on 29/8/20
"Lubo - We're Home! (U14008)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by milkyboy (U12731)
posted 30 minutes ago
All signings are risky but on paper this looks like a great one, especially at the price being talked about.
I’m surprised there weren’t more interested parties in the lad (my only question mark really!)
Great to have the white replacement on board
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wide other interest reported, both from Germany and the PL, but the way he talks seems that there was no other choice for him. Won round by the history, fans and manager."
milky, think you'll find I've posted a couple of links the last day or so saying that German reports were saying he was ours, I also pointed out that Newcastle and at least one more unnamed Premier league club were after him, and that Lazio had pulled out of the race!..
https://www.kicker.de/782996/artikel
There were a few in for him, and some decent teams!..
posted on 29/8/20
German international defender for £13-14 million. Can't argue with that.
On paper, both of these signings look great.
Ryan Kent in now and that would be us finished.
posted on 29/8/20
"Ryan Kent in now and that would be us finished."
If these deals are Bielsa's, then he's no money left!..
Well, he's got maybe 2 or 3mill left!..
Hopefully AR has it in his heart to lend him a bit more!..
posted on 29/8/20
Brilliant. Very happy with this window
and we haven't finished yet. Excellent.
posted on 29/8/20
fookin' awesome
posted on 29/8/20
Just need Buendia > Kent and Martinez > Kiko
posted on 29/8/20
We aren't getting Buendia. That's not happening.
Not sure where Germany has gotten his facts from, but would say that we have more than two million available right now.
posted on 29/8/20
comment by Lubo - We're Home! (U14008)
posted 50 minutes ago
comment by milkyboy (U12731)
posted 30 minutes ago
All signings are risky but on paper this looks like a great one, especially at the price being talked about.
I’m surprised there weren’t more interested parties in the lad (my only question mark really!)
Great to have the white replacement on board
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wide other interest reported, both from Germany and the PL, but the way he talks seems that there was no other choice for him. Won round by the history, fans and manager.
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With the possible exception of habib habibou, no one is ever signed without ‘interest’ from other clubs. Whether that interest materialises is usually reflected in the price. If a bigger club than us really wanted him, bielsa appeal or not, likelihood is they get him.
Maybe he’s a German lad who always wanted to play for Leeds in the Prem
Seriously I’m very happy with the signing - young German international on the cheap.. who wouldn’t be.
posted on 29/8/20
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posted on 29/8/20
Read reports that we had £45m and others that say up to £100m. Not sure where the real figure lies, but I'd say that we were definitely looking to get Rodrigo (£30m) and we were in the market for White at a reported £35m so we ought to have a bit more cash in the war kitty for Bielsa to reinforce.
I love the way we're doing this the Bielsa way - only bring in players that improve the team.
On Bielsa, I wonder if Rodrigo and Koch would have even entertained coming to us if it wasn't for our talismanic manager? I think it would have been unlikely. Bielsa is our saviour in so many ways.
posted on 29/8/20
I didn't realise that Koch is so big!
He's 6' 4" - finally we've got some height in our defence!
posted on 30/8/20
Well, Rodrigo was apparently persuaded by a personal call from the great man. Not sure about Koch but if I was a young player and I'd seen how the Leeds squad had been improved so enormously over the last two years, then I'd be champing at the bit to sign for us.
Me too, Leedsfan. I worry about the numbers, whether we're tempting fate, whether Radrizzani and Orta are surfing on the buzz - but I love the fact that it's clear that Bielsa's got his finger on the pulse.
posted on 30/8/20
comment by LeedsFanFor46Years - Prem4harj (U6871)
posted 10 hours, 54 minutes ago
I didn't realise that Koch is so big!
He's 6' 4" - finally we've got some height in our defence!
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We finally have a big koch
posted on 30/8/20
Nice interview yesterday. Speaks great English and a nice down to earth lad keen to get started.
It's always nice to get a koch in.
I know I know it's not big and it's not hard.... But let's get these jokes out of the way early.
posted on 30/8/20
"Not sure where Germany has gotten his facts from, but would say that we have more than two million available right now."
Lubo, I was going back to the 45m the club set aside for Bielsa, and in these two signings we've spent about 42m!..
Tongue in cheek I'm only saying that leaves about 2-3m for Bielsa!..
I have also said in the past I hope that 45m was only a let on so clubs don't know what we have and up their prices!..
posted on 30/8/20
comment by LufcGermany (U6066)
posted 14 minutes ago
"Not sure where Germany has gotten his facts from, but would say that we have more than two million available right now."
Lubo, I was going back to the 45m the club set aside for Bielsa, and in these two signings we've spent about 42m!..
Tongue in cheek I'm only saying that leaves about 2-3m for Bielsa!..
I have also said in the past I hope that 45m was only a let on so clubs don't know what we have and up their prices!..
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Kinnear has said the budget is 75-100 million. So money should still be there, should we want anyone else.
posted on 30/8/20
Lubo, I've seen those reports as well, but Bielsa received originally a 45m budget!..
https://onefootball.com/en/news/is-that-it-exclusive-bruce-reacts-to-newspaper-update-on-leeds-transfer-budget-30656229
I've also said in the past that all the kids being brought in, I hope that had nothing to do with Bielsa's money knowing that it hadn't!..
posted on 30/8/20
comment by RobLUFC Have you ever seen a better goal or one better timed? (U5692)
posted 1 hour, 24 minutes ago
Nice interview yesterday. Speaks great English and a nice down to earth lad keen to get started.
It's always nice to get a koch in.
I know I know it's not big and it's not hard.... But let's get these jokes out of the way early.
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My thoughts exactly. I keep telling myself that I've made my last Koch joke, then another one pops up!
In his interview he mentioned that he talked a lot with Bielsa prior to signing, including watching videos comparing our play to Freiburg's and showing how he would fit right in.
Again, the "Bielsa touch" (c) in action...
posted on 30/8/20
You can never tell where all these Koch jokes will take you. You just have to suck it and see
posted on 30/8/20
Oh dear, boys! A wonderful player but such an unfortunate name in England! No doubt all our competitors will have many jokes about the name too. I just hope he is such a good defender (who helps us get a few wins) that they will be too disappointed to feel like joking about him!
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