[Football] Ben White - Sings new FOUR year deal.

[jessiejames]

I think the club need to review their loan club shortlisting.

The way Leeds have behaved whilst knowing that a loan-to-buy was refused, and then not taking our not-for-sale notice seriously has been very poor.

A lot of due diligence goes into deciding what league and what club players are Sent to. I posted on this thread how Whites loans came about. Obviously once a loan is in place there is a lot that clubs can do and recommend to safeguard their player unfortunately once the loan has ended it is out of the club's hands. Leeds as a club have conducted themselves well, they want White and have taken the correct action by submitting a bid. The Leeds fans, former players and media however have acted like knobs. This will all count against any future loan to Leeds not just by Brighton but also other clubs. Part of that due diligence is looking at how players are treated once the loan has finished.

 

[Saunders]

But if Bielsa has made White's signing a condition of his own, you can understand why they are reluctant to concede.

At least now they can tell him they tried but it was impossible.

I've no problem with the club, but their fans.....tossers.

He has resigned after two days at a club because they didnt get the transfers done he wanted. So they are going to at least show they made an effort.

This also looks really bad on Leeds as a potential club to loan players to.

 

[jessiejames]

Bielsa didn’t decline white he declined any additional centre backs as he likes a small squad he had 3 cb’s & the rest from the academy. He sold Jannson in the summer & that left space for another he wanted white

Leeds enquired about White in August 2018, this was around the time Tottenham were supposedly intrested. Brighton were open to this, although the original plans were to loan to a league 1 team. It was Bielsa who turned it down at the time, citing that he believed White was not ready.

I know that sounds hard to believe, as Bielsa is God according to Leeds fans.

 

[jessiejames]

Bielsa didn’t decline white he declined any additional centre backs as he likes a small squad he had 3 cb’s & the rest from the academy. He sold Jannson in the summer & that left space for another he wanted white

He did decline the loan. He had reservations that White at that initial time was not ready.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Leeds enquired about White in August 2018, this was around the time Tottenham were supposedly intrested. Brighton were open to this, although the original plans were to loan to a league 1 team. It was Bielsa who turned it down at the time, citing that he believed White was not ready.

I know that sounds hard to believe, as Bielsa is God according to Leeds fans.

To be fair, it’s quite possible that Bielsa was right, and that White, a year younger and only blessed with experience two leagues below, was NOT quite ready for their level. That’s completely fair enough.

(Of course BRIGHTON deciding a year ago, that having only played two leagues below, was not quite ready for our level, is just proof that we didn’t rate him, want him or care about him...)

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Leeds (the club) are just doing what any club would do in the circumstances. They want the player, they offer money, the offer gets rejected, they come back with another one. Every club knows that no in the football transfer world doesn't always mean no. They probably think that by upping it to a laughable £20m or so, we might change our minds. They're entitled to ask us.

As for the stuff spouted by their staff: that's just them trying to keep fans onside, isn't it? They've not signed anybody of note yet so they're keeping people interested by telling them that negotiations are "still ongoing" when all that's happened is that the Albion rejected their bid. It distracts from the fact they still haven't signed a striker for starters.

Leeds fans have been whoppers here: their club just seems to have done what football clubs do.

 

[jessiejames]

Leeds (the club) are just doing what any club would do in the circumstances. They want the player, they offer money, the offer gets rejected, they come back with another one. Every club knows that no in the football transfer world doesn't always mean no. They probably think that by upping it to a laughable £20m or so, we might change our minds. They're entitled to ask us.

As for the stuff spouted by their staff: that's just them trying to keep fans onside, isn't it? They've not signed anybody of note yet so they're keeping people interested by telling them that negotiations are "still ongoing" when all that's happened is that the Albion rejected their bid. It distracts from the fact they still haven't signed a striker for starters.

Leeds fans have been whoppers here: their club just seems to have done what football clubs do.

Exactly, I would also go along with Bielsa not signing his contract is partly due to not getting the players he wants. As much as they want White they believe they need Bielsa more. They need to show that they are doing all they can to keep him.

 

[SeagullinExile]

It will be interesting to see the reaction of Leeds fans when they see pictures of Ben training in his shiny new Albion training kit!

A predict a few nasty comments tbh.

 

[Bozza]

It will be interesting to see the reaction of Leeds fans when they see pictures of Ben training in his shiny new Albion training kit!

A predict a few nasty comments tbh.

Is it another dodgy collar?

 

[SimpKingpin]

Leeds (the club) are just doing what any club would do in the circumstances. They want the player, they offer money, the offer gets rejected, they come back with another one. Every club knows that no in the football transfer world doesn't always mean no. They probably think that by upping it to a laughable £20m or so, we might change our minds. They're entitled to ask us.

As for the stuff spouted by their staff: that's just them trying to keep fans onside, isn't it? They've not signed anybody of note yet so they're keeping people interested by telling them that negotiations are "still ongoing" when all that's happened is that the Albion rejected their bid. It distracts from the fact they still haven't signed a striker for starters.

Leeds fans have been whoppers here: their club just seems to have done what football clubs do.

Definitely agree regarding the Leeds staff trying to keep the rabid Leeds fans on-side (and specifically Angus Kinnear).
But I don't think they are being truthful.
I think they've also had a hand in instigating the media, Noel "he should hand in a transfer request" Whelan, possibly the social media campaign etc.

It's embarrassing to see three of their players using the hashtag #FreeHimUp.
That's on the club.

 

[upthealbion1970]

Bielsa didn’t decline white he declined any additional centre backs as he likes a small squad he had 3 cb’s & the rest from the academy. He sold Jannson in the summer & that left space for another he wanted white

Ah Pontus Janssen who we were informed the season we were promoted was Leeds through and through, vastly superior to Dunk in every way.......

 

[SimpKingpin]

Is it another dodgy collar?

Am I the only one who likes the collar?

Although, I like it when the button is done up.
Gets way too retro when the button is undone.

 

[The Fits]

It will be interesting to see the reaction of Leeds fans when they see pictures of Ben training in his shiny new Albion training kit!

A predict a few nasty comments tbh.

Or the meltdown here if there’s no Dunk, Duffy and White

 

[GT49er]

Am I the only one who likes the collar?

No.





.....not quite ...




.........but very nearly!

 

[SimpKingpin]

Bielsa didn’t decline white he declined any additional centre backs as he likes a small squad he had 3 cb’s & the rest from the academy. He sold Jannson in the summer & that left space for another he wanted white

But why did he want him? Couldn't have been because he was already quality...that doesn't fit the narrative at all.

 

[SeagullinExile]

Am I the only one who likes the collar?

Although, I like it when the button is done up.
Gets way too retro when the button is undone.

Nah...they remind me of Puritans when the button is done up for some reason.

 

[saafend_seagull]

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[SeagullinExile]

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50 big ones!! We definitely need to keep him for a season!

 

[jessiejames]

Ah Pontus Janssen who we were informed the season we were promoted was Leeds through and through, vastly superior to Dunk in every way.......

From what the Leeds fans say, the reason they got rid was that he did not agree about allowing Villa to walk the ball in. It was Janssen would tried to make the tackle to stop the goal, then when the ball went in he kicked off. Apparently you don't go against what Bielsa says

 

[Doc Lynam]

Brilliant just when I thought this thread had finally finished!