Re: [LU] All quiet on the manager front

2023-06-28 Thread Neil Hackett
I have been thinking, hoping, that it’s all waiting for the turnover to be finalized. I’m guessing Farke, and that works for me. Hopefully the club know who the new manager will be, and they are providing input on players. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 28, 2023, at 9:00 AM, Kevin Lewis via

Re: [LU] tonight

2023-04-25 Thread Neil Hackett
Fully agree! Let’s get after them. If we have a strength it’s in the attack. There’s no point in sitting back with the worst defence in the league. > On Apr 25, 2023, at 11:27 AM, Nick wrote: > > No idea what the team will be or the formation or any of that…but what I > want to see is some

Re: [LU] Scouse debacle

2023-04-18 Thread Neil Hackett
It was an awful game. We were completely impotent. Can we at least put up a fight? Things need to change quickly. Gnonto needs to get back in. > On Apr 18, 2023, at 5:54 AM, n...@6haroldplace.co.uk wrote: > > Exactly that Dave, me and fellow ST holders round us reduced to wistful chat >

Re: [LU] Fwd: Forest

2023-04-05 Thread Neil Hackett
Agree that Ayling is a big worry. I love him but he is being targeted. For about a month teams have been sending a diagonal ball over him knowing the winger will beat him to it. It also appeared on TV that Forest were happy for him to receive the ball as we passed out from the back; once he

Re: [LU] Scum

2023-02-09 Thread Neil Hackett
A very enjoyable game. I'm going to really enjoy watching Adams and Mckennie play together. They are going to be a nightmare to play against. It's not very often we have a stronger midfield than scum. Thought Bamford was ok. He does look like someone who has not played much recently. But, he

Re: [LU] Tonight etc

2023-01-04 Thread Neil Hackett
Two points I suppose. The players look like they still want to be playing for Marsch. They are still working very hard. Moyes must be under even more pressure. They have spent a lot of money and are really struggling. Their new striker has 2 goals. No one is fully sold on Rodrigo and he has

Re: [LU] Fwd: Last 7 games

2022-10-24 Thread Neil Hackett
I find myself in agreement with everyone else. We need to change. I really wanted this to work. I like some of the ideas, and at times it looks like they could work. But not anymore. Having lost two games like that we need to move on. I can’t see where a win comes from. In terms of

Re: [LU] Fwd: Official hes gone

2022-02-27 Thread Neil Hackett
I think I am going to have to agree with most of this. Like everyone else I wanted things to continue to work out for Bielsa, but they are not working at all. What he has done is genuinely incredible, but it's a disaster right now. Bielsa always made us difficult to play against, it's

Re: [LU] Wolves are animals!

2021-02-19 Thread Neil Hackett
It’s funny how perspective works Robert. I look at that line up and don’t like it at all. I don’t see how we get the ball to Bamford in good spots. Struijk looks to me like he may be a solid defender one day. I don’t think he is up for where he is playing today. I hope to be wrong! Talk in

Re: [LU] Blades

2020-09-27 Thread Neil Hackett
I agree with most of this. Thought Koch had a very good game, he was good at the end when they were playing longball. Rodrigo is active and positive. An excellent game for Bamford and Meslier. Poveda worked very hard but I'm not sure he accomplished much. I was concerned when Kalvin picked

Re: [LU] Liverpool musings

2020-09-14 Thread Neil Hackett
I agree with many of the points raised by others and also feel optimism. * We were able to play the way we wanted. We were fast but did not spend the whole time chasing, * We were able to create many turnovers. We were playing one of the best teams in the world but we disrupted them.

Re: [LU] Yes yes yes

2020-07-17 Thread Neil Hackett
I agree Richard. Dave and old the other match reporters have been vital to those of us who have hardly seen any matches in the last 16 years. Enjoy it everyone. Can I be the first to introduce our new signing JKA! Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 17, 2020, at 2:56 PM, Richard Naef > wrote: > >

Re: [LU] Bielsa

2019-01-16 Thread Neil Hackett
FFS Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2019, at 10:30 AM, Richard Walker via Leedslist > wrote: > > Twitter alive and Phil Hay adding speculation. > He's gonna fooking resign. >On Wednesday, 16 January 2019, 15:26:03 GMT, Jim Moran > wrote: > > I enjoyed it while it lasted. > On Wed,

Re: [LU] Kids

2018-08-22 Thread Neil Hackett
Joined around 1999. Now have a 12 year old boy. I tried him at football but he prefers rugby, and is a solid scrum half. No real interest in Leeds. And an 11 year old girl. A good centre mid but she much prefers, and does better at (ice hockey). My God we are all old. Just to aggravate you

Re: [LU] Non LU iPhones

2013-10-31 Thread Neil Hackett
This is my experience too. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 31, 2013, at 9:10 AM, Richard Walker richleed...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: Yeah done it both - no problems. Looks a bit different and you can manage your apps a bit easier, but no major differences to me. On Thursday, 31 October 2013,

Re: [LU] Leics a few thoughts

2013-08-12 Thread Neil Hackett
Saw the second half only, on an internet stream! Still here is what I saw. A very well organized team. We defended set pieces very well and were difficult to break down once we got back and had the defence set up. If we can keep this up we will be difficult to beat. If Poleon and the big

Re: [LU] back to footie...

2013-04-09 Thread Neil Hackett
something tells me no-one has the slightest idea. This seems to describe everything about our club. From: rich...@triumph-computers.co.uk To: leedslist@gn.apc.org Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2013 13:03:08 +0100 Subject: [LU] back to footie... Di Matteo is now the hot favourite (11/10) after his

Re: [LU] keeps on getting worse...

2013-01-25 Thread Neil Hackett
I can remember watching a game where we played Spurs with Burns and Okon as the midfield partenership. I am sure you all had moments when you realized we were well and trouble done for. This game was mine. It was pitiful. From: andy.kne...@jpmchase.com To: leedslist@gn.apc.org Date: Fri,

Re: [LU] keeps on getting worse...

2013-01-25 Thread Neil Hackett
Jan 2013, at 16:25, Neil Hackett nhacks...@hotmail.com wrote: I can remember watching a game where we played Spurs with Burns and Okon as the midfield partenership. I am sure you all had moments when you realized we were well and trouble done for. This game was mine. It was pitiful

Re: [LU] Hello!

2013-01-24 Thread Neil Hackett
39 you old farts. From: gil...@ualberta.ca Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:25:41 -0700 To: jeremyadam...@hotmail.com CC: leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: Re: [LU] Hello! Oy, Not the only one under 40 on list. :) I'm 25--discovered Leeds from the cold, northern wastes of Canada the year

Re: [LU] white out

2013-01-21 Thread Neil Hackett
I just figured Aidan was injured. From: c_bri...@hotmail.co.uk Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:36:02 + To: arm...@yahoo.com CC: leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: Re: [LU] white out snip had 12 inches last night in Michigansnip That's enough about your sexual exploits. What about the

Re: [LU] LU: Insider Info?

2012-08-04 Thread Neil Hackett
This is too cruel. I was excited, then I gave up on it. Now I am excited again. We do seem to be spending real money and perhaps that is the best indicator that it is not really Bates' money anymore. To: steve.gil...@ntlworld.com; leedslist@gn.apc.org From: j...@boocock.net Date: Sat, 4 Aug

Re: [LU] TOMA

2012-07-20 Thread Neil Hackett
Aaron Lennon? Robbie Keane? To: m...@myray.com; errand.fivef...@talk21.com From: seanscr...@aol.com Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 09:34:51 -0400 CC: leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: Re: [LU] TOMA Denis Irwin? Rio Ferdinand? James Milner? -Original Message- From: Dr Michael

Re: [LU] New levels of indifference

2012-06-25 Thread Neil Hackett
I agree with you Dave. We won our group. I was never impressed but we played to our strengths. There were several bad teams there. Does anyone ever man mark anymore? What if we told Parker to run around besides Pirlo all game and deny him the ball. He was never going to contribute going

Re: [LU] takeover latestish

2012-05-30 Thread Neil Hackett
Certainly all of their teams have struggled, but it is not as bad as it sounds. They are not at all shy with their money, they are more than willing to spend on players, management and facilities. They would certainly get Thorp Arch back. When they choose a manager they back them, they just

Re: [LU] 2-1

2012-04-26 Thread Neil Hackett
As a fan of the sport I enjoyed the drama of both of the games this week. Having grown up outside of the UK I am not all that bothered about historical grudges from the distant past, besdies ManU. I see where they are from, but don't share them. I was glad that Bayern won. First of all

Re: [LU] Must win

2012-03-20 Thread Neil Hackett
I see the defence is no longer sorted. -- Sent from my HP TouchPad __ On 20 Mar 2012 5:00 PM, Nicholas Armit arm...@yahoo.com wrote: 2-3 we're brilliant. From: Nicholas Armit

Re: [LU] Hammers

2012-03-17 Thread Neil Hackett
I watched it on TV and was very satisfied. The team worked extremely hard. Snodgrass covered an a wful lot of ground, I lost count of how often he came back to give vital cover. I thought everyone played well, except for O'Dea. I would not say O'dea played poorly but he does not inspire

Re: [LU] LU: Paul Robinson signs on loan

2012-03-06 Thread Neil Hackett
I am in favour. Solid and no nonsense. I could actually see him becoming quite popular in a Kisnorbo kind of way. From: beden...@gmail.com Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2012 15:29:48 +0200 To: t...@3leafieldvillas.co.uk CC: leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: Re: [LU] LU: Paul Robinson signs on loan

Re: [LU] LU - Questions

2012-03-05 Thread Neil Hackett
Try living in Toronto! Grown men have never seen anything resembling success. All of our teams are terrible. Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2012 15:35:19 -0800 From: jsy...@shaw.ca To: leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: [LU] LU - Questions Dave, you said. I think you overseas fans do not realise

Re: [LU] Leeds in midfielder upgrade shock

2012-01-20 Thread Neil Hackett
I tink it's a really good move to get him back, but I am daydreaming about Delph, Clayton and Howson in there together. An interesting read that Howson had decided not to sign again in the summer. If this is fact then 2million is a good price. Will Delph's wages swallow this? If we end up

Re: [LU] Miracles of miracles:

2011-11-23 Thread Neil Hackett
I agree that a free is not really a good idea. He is an asset, you can't give them away to competitors. Emotion says to tell him to get stuffed, but if we can turn this asset into another asset then I would do that. I don't think there's much chance of getting any real money for him though. I

Re: [LU] Fw: Blackpool report

2011-11-04 Thread Neil Hackett
The first thing I would do is get a new goalie. That is done. Bring in a defensive coach. It may cost him his job if he does not. After that, stay the course. We were doing well before the goalie was hurt. It is a long season and there are lots of injuries for everybody before this is over.

Re: [LU] Fw: Blackpool report

2011-11-04 Thread Neil Hackett
In North American sports teams tend to be run by two people, a general manager who is in charge of personel and a coach who does practices, tactics and games. These are two different skills and a person can certainly be good at one and not the other. From: wiscole...@hotmail.com To:

Re: [LU] Cardiff

2011-11-02 Thread Neil Hackett
I have seen him play a few times. I would say that he has done well enough that he could play regularly for more than half of the teams in the Premiership. He is certainly not England class but I'm not sure he's that much worse than Barry. Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 14:26:12 + From:

Re: [LU] Cardiff

2011-11-02 Thread Neil Hackett
...@blueyonder.co.uk To: 'Neil Hackett' nhacks...@hotmail.com; richleed...@yahoo.co.uk; rich...@triumph-computers.co.uk; leedslist@gn.apc.org Sent: Wednesday, 2 November 2011, 15:52 Subject: RE: [LU] Cardiff Quite - it's not like people on here are suggesting Pugh or Becchio are international standard

Re: [LU] Grayson O'Leary

2011-08-19 Thread Neil Hackett
Sounds good to me as long as he sells to someone decent. Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:16:50 +0100 From: t...@3leafieldvillas.co.uk To: leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: Re: [LU] Grayson O'Leary SNIP it's SG's vision of how we should always play in the best of all worlds? SNIP Talking of

Re: [LU] Matteo

2011-08-11 Thread Neil Hackett
I think so too. On paper our defence should be solid but it is not. Last year it cost us the playoffs, this year it could cost us much more. Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:27:26 +0100 From: richleed...@yahoo.co.uk To: m...@myray.com; leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: Re: [LU] Matteo Talkes a

Re: [LU] Somma Time Blues

2011-07-15 Thread Neil Hackett
I really like that one. I suppose we'll have Somma-ther player to replace Becchio after 80 minutes. From: steve.gil...@ntlworld.com To: leedslist@gn.apc.org Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:06:57 +0100 Subject: [LU] Somma Time Blues There ain't no cure Apparently Coat is at the

Re: [LU] Non LU: Update on Pete C

2011-05-11 Thread Neil Hackett
great news. Very inspiring stuff Pete, and I mean it. From: markbu...@aol.com Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 06:51:59 -0400 To: leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: Re: [LU] Non LU: Update on Pete C Excellent news Pete - sounds extremely encouraging... Boston is a fun town - been there a few times.

Re: [LU] today

2011-04-16 Thread Neil Hackett
Big day for Somma. If he wants the spot he needs to be effective. Becchio can be an effective sub today. After 70 minutes of the game the tired full backs see him come on and know they still have a lot of work to do. From: richleed...@yahoo.co.uk Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:23:34 +0100 To:

Re: [LU] Pete Cass's Blog

2011-03-20 Thread Neil Hackett
I agree Rich. That is extremely sad. His writing is so honest. Not looking for pity, or to be Superman, just exactly what he's feeling. God bless you Pete. Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:55:52 + From: richleed...@yahoo.co.uk To: barbaravi...@gmail.com; leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: Re:

Re: [LU] Defence

2011-02-26 Thread Neil Hackett
It got better as the half went on. We hit the bar and had a penalty shout. I think a lot of the problem is the lack of support from the midfield. It is extremely difficult to defend when someone is running at you at full speed. I think the game evened out a bit when Gadel started to track