Jemsym wrote:Am I alone in wishing we had re-signed Becchio, especially since he has now gone on loan to our new 'local derby rivals" Rotherham? I always thought he was a brilliantly opportunistic player who had that instinctive knack of being in the right place at the right time and sneaking goals when we really needed them.
I'd be worried more about him when we play Rotherham than McCormack or Smith when we come up against Fulham.
Nah mate. I'm a bit gutted as well. Rumours circulating last night suggesting we only let Smith go because we thought we had either Becchio/ Pavoletti ready to come in. Sadly, our Luca choose Rotherham. I can only assume it was due to monies as why else would he choose them over US.....
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Jemsym wrote:Am I alone in wishing we had re-signed Becchio, especially since he has now gone on loan to our new 'local derby rivals" Rotherham? I always thought he was a brilliantly opportunistic player who had that instinctive knack of being in the right place at the right time and sneaking goals when we really needed them.
I'd be worried more about him when we play Rotherham than McCormack or Smith when we come up against Fulham.
I reckon he won't be anywhere near match fitness plus i'm unsure whether he would fit into the new Leeds set-up
I'm pleased we didn't sign Becchio, said it before on here I'm not a fan of bringing players back, never the same 2nd time around. Becchio is coming off a season of inactivity and doubt very much he would repeat his heroics of his time with us.
Thanks for the memory but we've now got Sharp, Antenucci, Montenegro, Doukara and Walters to support.
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dskimcbski wrote:
Rumours circulating last night suggesting we only let Smith go because we thought we had either Becchio/ Pavoletti ready to come in. Sadly, our Luca choose Rotherham.
Sorry.... I didn't hear that we might have approached him. Like you, I'd find it hard to believe he'd turn us down. If it was for money, then good luck to him. Still don't like the thought of him up against us though.
I'm watching a program on BBC 1 right now, 21 up New Generation. It follows kids through the years as they approach their 21st birthday. One of those featured is our ex youth player Sanchez Payne. It featured him playing his way up through the Leeds system until he was released last summer. The lad has understandably had a tough year and still hasn't been picked up by anyone on a permanent deal. He came across really well, and seems like an intelligent, decent young man. It shows the other side of the football world which doesn't get the same attention as the success stories. He is a cousin of Andre Wisdom and he was also hanging out with Dom Poleon. I hope he gets signed up again soon.
dangermouse wrote:I'm watching a program on BBC 1 right now, 21 up New Generation. It follows kids through the years as they approach their 21st birthday. One of those featured is our ex youth player Sanchez Payne. It featured him playing his way up through the Leeds system until he was released last summer. The lad has understandably had a tough year and still hasn't been picked up by anyone on a permanent deal. He came across really well, and seems like an intelligent, decent young man. It shows the other side of the football world which doesn't get the same attention as the success stories. He is a cousin of Andre Wisdom and he was also hanging out with Dom Poleon. I hope he gets signed up again soon.
I thought Payne was signed by Stockport?
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In the programme he said he was on a 2 week trial at Doncaster. 6 weeks later he was still on trial, not getting paid or even travel expenses. No one would tell him if he was being offered a contract or not so he left as he couldn't afford to keep travelling there everyday. I don't know if he was signed by Stockport, maybe since the programme was made? He is clearly still a Leeds lad. Training on his own in his Leeds training kit.
I can only assume it was due to monies as why else would he choose them over US..... 
