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The Western Mail: Jeanne warned: Let Friday's demise be a lesson to you -------------------------------------------------- Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)-November 30, 2001 Author: MARIO RISOLI The crowd love Leon, just as they did Robin Friday. Leon also has that same arrogance Robin had. He...

I just want to clarify a few things. Firstly, my friend will be writing the book, and has been helping to get Leon fit, not me! Secondly, Laughing Bluebird I fail to see what you are trying to prove! Not only has Crouch said in his autobiography that Leon was the best player he had ever seen...

Guys I'll leave it at that and hopefully leons ability will do the talking! His potential in the past was very well documented, whether he can get back to that level is another matter! It's been a pleasure, all the best for the new season! There's no doubt in my mind that Leon will be I'm the...

I have the article mate! At that stage leon had won qpr young player of the year in the championship!! Earnie, Collins and Gabs had done very little! I don't think you quite know the whole story about Leon! When he came to Cardiff his social life was out if control, that is why he hardly played...

Ps laughing bluebird - if you come to Brighton for the away game you'll be very impressed with their new stadium! Definitely one of the best outside the premier league!

Laughing Bluebird - Leon Jeanne was called "the black George Best" by The Sun when he was 17! The Echo did an article on him in 2002 tipping him to be the brightest Welsh star of that year! Craig Bellamy himself admits Leon has more talent than him! You're entitled to your opinion but lots of...

And what has he ever been convicted of? Nothing! He doesn't even have a criminal record! He let himself down when he was younger but has never hurt anyone but himself! What is the point of trying to drag up someone's past? He's trying to get on with his life and better himself! It's tough as it...

And if he wasn't any good do you really think a championship club would bother to offer him a trial with his background and after 8 years away from the professional game? His talent is not in question but he needs a lot of fitness work

Mate - go on the Cardiff city forums and qpr forums and you will see just what they think of him! At Cardiff he didn't play because of off field issues but he was a star at Qpr which saw Crouch say in his autobiography he was the best player he had ever seen! I think crouch is a better judge of...

If he makes it and it becomes a film I'd like to see Al Pacino in Scarface mould play Gus Poyet ha ha

Yes I think that is by a close friend of Leons

Leon is a lightning quick winger/forward who can play on either side and has tricks and skill to burn! If fully fit he would be like Taraabt for you! He has lost a lot of weight already but still needs to lose more if he's going to do it but he can't do anymore than he's currently doing! If he...

Seagullinexile- thanks for your kind words! I pass all comments onto Leon. He's thrilled so many people are rooting for him and support his comeback bid. He's desperate to repay Brighton for this opportunity, if he can get a contract and get fit you're in for a treat! For the avoidance of...

First couple of days are very hard as there is a lot of running involved. He's slogging his guts out trying to get fit but will need a few weeks to get up to speed with the other players level of fitness. However on the ball he is a different class and when he gets the opportunity to show it he...

Everyone is entitled to their opinion but most Cardiff and qpr fans will tell you that leon had more potential than most! He trained with Leeds 1st team at 13! Made his first team debut at 16 at qpr and won their young player of the year award. Since he has announced he is returning to the game...

Of course at 30 he is not as quick as he was at 18! However at the clubs he has been training with to get fit he is still regularly winning the sprint drills. He also has so much skill that he can put a full back on the wrong foot and get a yard on them that way! If you read the Cardiff and qpr...

If anyone doubts this story then be at the training ground on Monday! Leon will be there! So many people have said nice things about him and are supportinghis comeback bid, would be great if he could do it but I should reiterate that there is still a long way to go and the odds remainagainst...

Of course it's a big ask, and in the past I would have been very doubtful but when you see the determination in his eyes, and the way he has trained so hard for 12 months malingering himself physically sick, then I really think he is ready. Most importantly, if he does make it his story will be...

I should also add that leon has never been accused of being a bad influence. He's actually a great guy whose only ever harmed himself. He certainly is no prima doña and just wants to work hard and let his football do the talking

The current situation with Leon is as follows! He has been completely clean for almost two years now and over the last 12 months he has changed his lifestyle and diet and has hit the gym hard. He has now lost almost four stone and has taken himself as far as he can. He still has a stone to lose...