Currently 33 Official First Team Squad Players (including Kenny, Cooper, Ranger and Sharp) and 17 contracted young professionals. In total 50 professionals in the squad.
Goalkeepers: Alex Cairns, Paddy Kenny, Marco Silvestri, Stuart Taylor, Dan Atkinson, Eric Grimes.
Fullbacks: Gaetano Berardi, Sam Byram, Charlie Taylor, Zac Thompson, Stephen Warnock, Liam Bennett, Luke Booker, Lewie Coyle, Tyler Denton.
Centrebacks: Giuseppe Bellusci, Liam Cooper, Ross Killock, Jason Pearce, Scott Wootton, Afolabi Coker, Jake Skelton, George Swan.
Midfielders: Rodolph Austin, Tommaso Bianchi, Lewis Cook, Chris Dawson, Alex Mowatt, Luke Murphy, David Norris, Michael Tonge, Alex Purver.
Wingers: Nicky Ajose, Zan Benedicic, Souleymane Doukara, Noel Hunt, Aidan White, Tom Lyman, Munya Mbanje, Kalvin Phillips.
Strikers: Steve Morison, Dominic Poleon, Nile Ranger, Billy Sharp, Matt Smith, Lewis Walters, Robbie McDaid, Frank Mulhern, Luke Parkin, Eoghan Stokes.
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alwaysleeds
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Re: First Team Squad
My regular starting XI (without suspensions and injuries of course) would be,
4-2-1-2-1
Gk- Silvestri
WB's- Bryam & Beradi
CB'S- Pearce & Bellusci
CM'S- Murphy & Bianchi
W- Doukara & Ajose
AM- Benedicic
CF - Smith
4-2-1-2-1
Gk- Silvestri
WB's- Bryam & Beradi
CB'S- Pearce & Bellusci
CM'S- Murphy & Bianchi
W- Doukara & Ajose
AM- Benedicic
CF - Smith
Re: First Team Squad
The team is starting to take shape and looks good to me, soon hopefully we will be putting out a team similar to this.
Silvestri
Byram
Pearce
Bellusci
Beradi
Murphy
Tonge
Bianchi
Doukara
Sharp
Ajose
I like the look of this team, it is much improved on last year IMO.
Silvestri
Byram
Pearce
Bellusci
Beradi
Murphy
Tonge
Bianchi
Doukara
Sharp
Ajose
I like the look of this team, it is much improved on last year IMO.
We are Leeds, we have to believe our new players are good enough, encourage and support them and help them grow in to a team to be reckoned with. MoT
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Re: First Team Squad
From todays YEP - DH keen on hanging onto Poleon:
"David Hockaday says he will keep youngster Dominic Poleon at Leeds United this month, despite the striker appearing to suggest that he is ready for a move away from Elland Road.
Poleon used Twitter to vent his frustration on Monday after being limited to a short outing at Millwall last weekend and failing to make the starting line-up for last night’s League Cup tie against Accrington.
The 20-year-old tweeted: “Got to do what’s best for you, change isn’t always bad.”
Hockaday, however, named him on the bench for Leeds’ 2-1 win over Accrington and used Poleon as a substitute for the last 10 minutes.
United’s head coach described him as a “good impact player” and played down the possibility of releasing Poleon before the end of the FIFA transfer window by challenging the forward to earn a starting place this season.
The former Southend United forward is one of a growing number of strikers at Leeds, a group which is set to be strengthened by the arrival of Billy Sharp on a two-year deal from Southampton.
Poleon is already behind Souleymane Doukara, Steve Morison, Matt Smith and recent signing Nicky Ajose but asked if he might be made available to other clubs, Hockaday said: “At the moment, he’s a great lad to have on the bench. The challenge for him is to get in the starting XI rather than just the 18.
“Dominic is a great impact player. He comes on and has an effect and I’m happy with that.
“He’s a young boy and he needs to learn the game. He needs to know when to make certain runs, when to hold the ball up and how to manage matches. There’s lots of work to do but he’s a good, honest boy and every time he comes on, he has an impact.
“The challenge for him now is to come on for 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes and then eventually work his way up to starting.”
Poleon was brought to Leeds from Southend’s academy in 2010 and turned professional in 2012. All but six of his 33 first-team appearances for United have been made as a substitute.
Morison has missed the first two games of the new season with a calf strain but could be available for Saturday’s game at home to Middlesbrough, further increasing the competition for places in Hockaday’s squad, and Doukara tightened his hold on a starting position with two excellent finishes in the first-round win over Accrington.
The French forward - a summer signing from Catania - endured a quiet competitive debut at Millwall on Saturday but his performance yesterday evening drew praise from Hockaday who said Doukara had struggled to cope with the atmosphere at The Den.
“Souley was one of those who just didn’t perform on Saturday and didn’t do himself justice,” Hockaday said. “He was a rabbit in the headlights and the occasion got the better of him. He played the occasion, not the game.
“But he nailed the basics against Accrington, scored two, could have had a few more. He looked impressive. My definition of potential is that you haven’t done it yet so he’s got a lot of work to do, a lot of growing to do.”
United’s head coach, meanwhile, criticised Gaetano Berardi after the Swiss full-back’s debut for Leeds last night ended in a straight red card.
Berardi was sent off for a late lunge on Accrington midfielder Will Hatfield and will begin an immediate three-match this weekend.
Hockaday said: “I’m disappointed with him and for him. It was reckless.
“He got tired and when he got tired he made a poor decision. He’s been punished for it, quite rightly. That was dangerous play in my opinion. It’s a red card, he has to learn and we move on.”"
"David Hockaday says he will keep youngster Dominic Poleon at Leeds United this month, despite the striker appearing to suggest that he is ready for a move away from Elland Road.
Poleon used Twitter to vent his frustration on Monday after being limited to a short outing at Millwall last weekend and failing to make the starting line-up for last night’s League Cup tie against Accrington.
The 20-year-old tweeted: “Got to do what’s best for you, change isn’t always bad.”
Hockaday, however, named him on the bench for Leeds’ 2-1 win over Accrington and used Poleon as a substitute for the last 10 minutes.
United’s head coach described him as a “good impact player” and played down the possibility of releasing Poleon before the end of the FIFA transfer window by challenging the forward to earn a starting place this season.
The former Southend United forward is one of a growing number of strikers at Leeds, a group which is set to be strengthened by the arrival of Billy Sharp on a two-year deal from Southampton.
Poleon is already behind Souleymane Doukara, Steve Morison, Matt Smith and recent signing Nicky Ajose but asked if he might be made available to other clubs, Hockaday said: “At the moment, he’s a great lad to have on the bench. The challenge for him is to get in the starting XI rather than just the 18.
“Dominic is a great impact player. He comes on and has an effect and I’m happy with that.
“He’s a young boy and he needs to learn the game. He needs to know when to make certain runs, when to hold the ball up and how to manage matches. There’s lots of work to do but he’s a good, honest boy and every time he comes on, he has an impact.
“The challenge for him now is to come on for 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes and then eventually work his way up to starting.”
Poleon was brought to Leeds from Southend’s academy in 2010 and turned professional in 2012. All but six of his 33 first-team appearances for United have been made as a substitute.
Morison has missed the first two games of the new season with a calf strain but could be available for Saturday’s game at home to Middlesbrough, further increasing the competition for places in Hockaday’s squad, and Doukara tightened his hold on a starting position with two excellent finishes in the first-round win over Accrington.
The French forward - a summer signing from Catania - endured a quiet competitive debut at Millwall on Saturday but his performance yesterday evening drew praise from Hockaday who said Doukara had struggled to cope with the atmosphere at The Den.
“Souley was one of those who just didn’t perform on Saturday and didn’t do himself justice,” Hockaday said. “He was a rabbit in the headlights and the occasion got the better of him. He played the occasion, not the game.
“But he nailed the basics against Accrington, scored two, could have had a few more. He looked impressive. My definition of potential is that you haven’t done it yet so he’s got a lot of work to do, a lot of growing to do.”
United’s head coach, meanwhile, criticised Gaetano Berardi after the Swiss full-back’s debut for Leeds last night ended in a straight red card.
Berardi was sent off for a late lunge on Accrington midfielder Will Hatfield and will begin an immediate three-match this weekend.
Hockaday said: “I’m disappointed with him and for him. It was reckless.
“He got tired and when he got tired he made a poor decision. He’s been punished for it, quite rightly. That was dangerous play in my opinion. It’s a red card, he has to learn and we move on.”"
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Re: First Team Squad
Team as of 13/08/14 Recent Additions of CB's Bellusci and Cooper as well as Striker Billy Sharp
Currently 32 Official First Team Squad Players
Goalkeepers - Marco Silvestri, Paddy Kenny, Stuart Taylor, Alex Cairns
Left Backs - Stephen Warnock, Aidy White (LM), Charlie Taylor (LW)
Right Back - Sam Byram (RM), Gaetano Berardi (RM or LB)
Centre Back - Jason Pearce, Scott Wooton (RB or LB), Liam Cooper, Gisueppe Bellusci, Ross Killock
Centre Defensive Mid - Rodolph Austin (RB), Zac Thompson (RB), Lewis Cook
Centre Mid - Luke Murphy (CAM), Alex Mowatt, Michael Tonge (CAM), David Norris, Tomasso Bianchi
Centre Attacking Mid - Chris Dawson (CM) Zan Benedicic (CM)
Forwards - Matt Smith, Dominic Poleon (RW), Souleymane Doukara (LW), Nicky Ajose (LW/RW), Billy Sharp, Noel Hunt, Steve Morison, Lewis Walters
Currently 32 Official First Team Squad Players
Goalkeepers - Marco Silvestri, Paddy Kenny, Stuart Taylor, Alex Cairns
Left Backs - Stephen Warnock, Aidy White (LM), Charlie Taylor (LW)
Right Back - Sam Byram (RM), Gaetano Berardi (RM or LB)
Centre Back - Jason Pearce, Scott Wooton (RB or LB), Liam Cooper, Gisueppe Bellusci, Ross Killock
Centre Defensive Mid - Rodolph Austin (RB), Zac Thompson (RB), Lewis Cook
Centre Mid - Luke Murphy (CAM), Alex Mowatt, Michael Tonge (CAM), David Norris, Tomasso Bianchi
Centre Attacking Mid - Chris Dawson (CM) Zan Benedicic (CM)
Forwards - Matt Smith, Dominic Poleon (RW), Souleymane Doukara (LW), Nicky Ajose (LW/RW), Billy Sharp, Noel Hunt, Steve Morison, Lewis Walters
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Re: First Team Squad
Viduka95 wrote:Team as of 13/08/14 Recent Additions of CB's Bellusci and Cooper as well as Striker Billy Sharp
Currently 33 Official First Team Squad Players
Goalkeepers - Marco Silvestri, Paddy Kenny, Stuart Taylor, Alex Cairns, Paddy Kenny
Left Backs - Stephen Warnock, Aidy White (LM), Charlie Taylor (LW)
Right Back - Sam Byram (RM), Gaetano Berardi (RM or LB)
Centre Back - Jason Pearce, Scott Wooton (RB or LB), Liam Cooper, Gisueppe Bellusci, Ross Killock
Centre Defensive Mid - Rodolph Austin (RB), Zac Thompson (RB), Lewis Cook
Centre Mid - Luke Murphy (CAM), Alex Mowatt, Michael Tonge (CAM), David Norris, Tomasso Bianchi
Centre Attacking Mid - Chris Dawson (CM) Zan Benedicic (CM)
Forwards - Matt Smith, Dominic Poleon (RW), Souleymane Doukara (LW), Nicky Ajose (LW/RW), Billy Sharp, Noel Hunt, Steve Morison, Lewis Walters
I know Paddy Kenny has put some weight on but surely he doesn't merit to be mentioned twice hes got that big?
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vikingleeds
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Re: First Team Squad
Starting to come together
looka like a capable side
looka like a capable side
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NikosAGr1985
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Re: First Team Squad
What if we use a 3 cb tactic with wing backs, 3 in the middle and 2 up front?
Sth like this:
---------------------Silvestri------------------------
----------Belluschi---Pearce-----Cooper
Byram-------------------------------------Taylor
---------------Murphy----Bianchi---------------
---------------------Benedicic-------------------
---------------Doukara----Sharp------------------
I find it an interesting line up tbh. Especially for difficult games like the one on Saturday. Looks like a good passing team with pace and flair up front...
Sth like this:
---------------------Silvestri------------------------
----------Belluschi---Pearce-----Cooper
Byram-------------------------------------Taylor
---------------Murphy----Bianchi---------------
---------------------Benedicic-------------------
---------------Doukara----Sharp------------------
I find it an interesting line up tbh. Especially for difficult games like the one on Saturday. Looks like a good passing team with pace and flair up front...
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alwaysleeds
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Re: First Team Squad
Future First Team Squad. Indeed it looks quite promising, doesn't it?
Goalkeepers: Moses Abioye, Dan Atkinson, Alex Cairns, Brad Dixon, Eric Grimes, Will Huffer, Ian Molloy, Bailey Peacock-Farrell.
Fullbacks: Liam Bennett, Luke Booker, Sam Byram, Lewie Coyle, Tyler Denton, Matty Downing, Tom Pearce, Charlie Taylor, Mike Taylor, Zac Thompson.
Centrebacks: Isaac Assenso, Afolabi Coker, Jake Croft, Tom Godden, Ross Killock, Jake Skelton, George Swan, Jack Turnbull, Jack Vann.
Midfielders: Adam Berry, Lewis Cook, Chris Dawson, Alex Mowatt, Callum Nicell, Alex Purver, Henry Rollinson, Jack Talbot, Alex Wollerton.
Wingers: Samuel Amissah, Piteu Crouz, Ryan Ferguson, Tom Lyman, Munya Mbanje, Clarke Oduor, Kalvin Phillips, Aidan White.
Strikers: Tyla Bell, Moise Kroma, Robbie McDaid, Frank Mulhern, Lewis Night, Dipo Olaosun, Luke Parkin, Dominic Poleon, Eoghan Stokes, Lewis Walters, Mallik Wilks.
Bold text = Already contracted professionals.
Goalkeepers: Moses Abioye, Dan Atkinson, Alex Cairns, Brad Dixon, Eric Grimes, Will Huffer, Ian Molloy, Bailey Peacock-Farrell.
Fullbacks: Liam Bennett, Luke Booker, Sam Byram, Lewie Coyle, Tyler Denton, Matty Downing, Tom Pearce, Charlie Taylor, Mike Taylor, Zac Thompson.
Centrebacks: Isaac Assenso, Afolabi Coker, Jake Croft, Tom Godden, Ross Killock, Jake Skelton, George Swan, Jack Turnbull, Jack Vann.
Midfielders: Adam Berry, Lewis Cook, Chris Dawson, Alex Mowatt, Callum Nicell, Alex Purver, Henry Rollinson, Jack Talbot, Alex Wollerton.
Wingers: Samuel Amissah, Piteu Crouz, Ryan Ferguson, Tom Lyman, Munya Mbanje, Clarke Oduor, Kalvin Phillips, Aidan White.
Strikers: Tyla Bell, Moise Kroma, Robbie McDaid, Frank Mulhern, Lewis Night, Dipo Olaosun, Luke Parkin, Dominic Poleon, Eoghan Stokes, Lewis Walters, Mallik Wilks.
Bold text = Already contracted professionals.