Comments on: Beckford booed off pitch as Saints burn in Ell http://www.thescratchingshed.com/2009/12/beckford-booed-off-pitch-as-saints-burn-in-ell/ Following the ups and downs of Leeds United. LUFC news, blog and rumours. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:06:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: paul http://www.thescratchingshed.com/2009/12/beckford-booed-off-pitch-as-saints-burn-in-ell/#comment-2569 paul Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:07:35 +0000 http://www.thescratchingshed.com/?p=839#comment-2569 Greyson seems to get everthing right,especially his subs and i'm sure he will sort out Beckford. But we need to realise at the other end of the pitch just how good paddy is...this guy is quality!! Keep wearing the head band paddy it suits you!! Greyson seems to get everthing right,especially his subs and i’m sure he will sort out Beckford. But we need to realise at the other end of the pitch just how good paddy is…this guy is quality!! Keep wearing the head band paddy it suits you!!

]]> By: FISH http://www.thescratchingshed.com/2009/12/beckford-booed-off-pitch-as-saints-burn-in-ell/#comment-2559 FISH Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:32:18 +0000 http://www.thescratchingshed.com/?p=839#comment-2559 Agree with Welly - As soon as Beckford's number went up, the number of fans cheering the fact that he was going off was unacceptable - too many fans have a go at Beckford for his work rate whilst forgetting that his strike rate is extremely good (69 goals in 107 starts is up there with the best) Although he was obviously upset about being subbed, the crowd's reaction would have worsened his mood. Having said that, his reaction was also not acceptable. I am now concerned that if Grayson doesn't deal with this carefully and make Beckford feel wanted, he will leave in January - I'm amazed at how many fans seem to think we'll be fine without him - 15 goals this season - who will we get to replace him (Sam Vokes anyone?) Wasn't too impressed with Lambert yesterday even though he's top scoring in this division. No Beckford for a couple of games we seem to cope - but for half a season? I doubt it. Agree with Welly – As soon as Beckford’s number went up, the number of fans cheering the fact that he was going off was unacceptable – too many fans have a go at Beckford for his work rate whilst forgetting that his strike rate is extremely good (69 goals in 107 starts is up there with the best) Although he was obviously upset about being subbed, the crowd’s reaction would have worsened his mood. Having said that, his reaction was also not acceptable. I am now concerned that if Grayson doesn’t deal with this carefully and make Beckford feel wanted, he will leave in January – I’m amazed at how many fans seem to think we’ll be fine without him – 15 goals this season – who will we get to replace him (Sam Vokes anyone?) Wasn’t too impressed with Lambert yesterday even though he’s top scoring in this division. No Beckford for a couple of games we seem to cope – but for half a season? I doubt it.

]]> By: Old Billy White http://www.thescratchingshed.com/2009/12/beckford-booed-off-pitch-as-saints-burn-in-ell/#comment-2553 Old Billy White Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:51:07 +0000 http://www.thescratchingshed.com/?p=839#comment-2553 I couldn't boo a Leeds player, but I think Beckford's strop was un acceptable. Modern football is a squad game, and anyone who's been at games this year knows the impact little Max Gradel can have. Yesterday wasn't Jermain's day, he was getting frustrated and when that happens he is prone to do something silly. Let's hope it gets quickly sorted and everyone gets behind whoever wears the shirt, and that they all give 110%. I couldn’t boo a Leeds player, but I think Beckford’s strop was un acceptable. Modern football is a squad game, and anyone who’s been at games this year knows the impact little Max Gradel can have. Yesterday wasn’t Jermain’s day, he was getting frustrated and when that happens he is prone to do something silly. Let’s hope it gets quickly sorted and everyone gets behind whoever wears the shirt, and that they all give 110%.

]]> By: Tony Soprano luvs Leeds http://www.thescratchingshed.com/2009/12/beckford-booed-off-pitch-as-saints-burn-in-ell/#comment-2552 Tony Soprano luvs Leeds Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:32:50 +0000 http://www.thescratchingshed.com/?p=839#comment-2552 I was at the game yesterday, and though I am unhappy with Beckford not signing up, nobody really knows why. Our Chairman is not exactly covered in glory when it comes to issues like this, and Leeds fans are just assuming it is all Beckfords fault. I would just like to say that I have supported the whites for longer than I care to remember, and I have NEVER EVER booed a player who has the white shirt on. All it does is undermine the team as a whole, and helps nobody. I say if you want to boo Leeds players, go stand with the away fans, because that is all you are worth to our club. Beckford is no saint, but he has behaved well despite the ongoing uncertainties, and the fact is, we do not have a ready made replacement with his pace or goalscoring record, and that includes Kandol and Grella. If he goes in Jan, which I am sure he will now, I don't think he will be easy to replace, even when he is not scoring, he keeps two defenders busy by reputation alone. The only one I would fancy is Billy Sharpe, but just like Beckford, he is a proven goalscorer and wouldn't come cheap! Anyway, a positive is we looked great yesterday, and beat the leagues in form team, and made them look ordinary. I thought huddersfield looked more dangerous than Saints, but then again, we didn't have the superb Kisnorbo fit for that one. He has to be Graysons best signing. We will definitely go up this season, with or without Beckford, but honestly, if you want to boo Leeds players, stay at home and watch them when they are on TV. MOT. I was at the game yesterday, and though I am unhappy with Beckford not signing up, nobody really knows why. Our Chairman is not exactly covered in glory when it comes to issues like this, and Leeds fans are just assuming it is all Beckfords fault.

I would just like to say that I have supported the whites for longer than I care to remember, and I have NEVER EVER booed a player who has the white shirt on. All it does is undermine the team as a whole, and helps nobody.
I say if you want to boo Leeds players, go stand with the away fans, because that is all you are worth to our club.

Beckford is no saint, but he has behaved well despite the ongoing uncertainties, and the fact is, we do not have a ready made replacement with his pace or goalscoring record, and that includes Kandol and Grella.
If he goes in Jan, which I am sure he will now, I don’t think he will be easy to replace, even when he is not scoring, he keeps two defenders busy by reputation alone. The only one I would fancy is Billy Sharpe, but just like Beckford, he is a proven goalscorer and wouldn’t come cheap!

Anyway, a positive is we looked great yesterday, and beat the leagues in form team, and made them look ordinary. I thought huddersfield looked more dangerous than Saints, but then again, we didn’t have the superb Kisnorbo fit for that one. He has to be Graysons best signing.

We will definitely go up this season, with or without Beckford, but honestly, if you want to boo Leeds players, stay at home and watch them when they are on TV. MOT.

]]> By: Paul South Wales http://www.thescratchingshed.com/2009/12/beckford-booed-off-pitch-as-saints-burn-in-ell/#comment-2551 Paul South Wales Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:35:49 +0000 http://www.thescratchingshed.com/?p=839#comment-2551 I have to agree with Welly,no Leeds player should be booed off ever.As for the strop,yes unprofessional, but a storm in a teacup.All of a sudden everyone's turning against Becks,probably cos he hasn't scored as many of late, but he's still our top scorer and we would struggle without him. He provides that flash of inspiration in a tight game,plus he has pace,the only one in our team that does really,so let's get behind him and see what transpires at the end of the season. If he does go we'll attract big players to replace him in the championship. I have to agree with Welly,no Leeds player should be booed off ever.As for the strop,yes unprofessional, but a storm in a teacup.All of a sudden everyone’s turning against Becks,probably cos he hasn’t scored as many of late, but he’s still our top scorer and we would struggle without him. He provides that flash of inspiration in a tight game,plus he has pace,the only one in our team that does really,so let’s get behind him and see what transpires at the end of the season. If he does go we’ll attract big players to replace him in the championship.

]]> By: hartleyhare http://www.thescratchingshed.com/2009/12/beckford-booed-off-pitch-as-saints-burn-in-ell/#comment-2549 hartleyhare Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:02:42 +0000 http://www.thescratchingshed.com/?p=839#comment-2549 i hate to see a player sulk!! he was taken off for a reason 1 the ball was not going his way and it will not do that always, whethe rits passion or sulking get over it fella leeds is bigger than one player and it is about team work to get us out of div1 not one player, no doubting his scoring ability to get us where we are now but we are grinding results out rather than winning comfortably like we were. Point meaning Becks pull the lip in and prove your better than leeds next season by scoring plenty! i hate to see a player sulk!! he was taken off for a reason 1 the ball was not going his way and it will not do that always, whethe rits passion or sulking get over it fella leeds is bigger than one player and it is about team work to get us out of div1 not one player, no doubting his scoring ability to get us where we are now but we are grinding results out rather than winning comfortably like we were.

Point meaning Becks pull the lip in and prove your better than leeds next season by scoring plenty!

]]> By: Storm http://www.thescratchingshed.com/2009/12/beckford-booed-off-pitch-as-saints-burn-in-ell/#comment-2542 Storm Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:17:10 +0000 http://www.thescratchingshed.com/?p=839#comment-2542 Good blog. I'm a Saints fan and I think they did very well to also shut you guys down (especially Beckford). You deserved to win though based on the way you shut us down and created more chances.... you must have really done your homework on Connelly, Lambert and Lallana... they hardly got a sniff. I think Pardew will be pretty happy with how Saints defended and fought though. In regards to Beckford, you could also look at it the other way... he played well (even though he was being shut down) and he was angry at being sent off because he desperately wanted to stay on and play. So his hearts in the right place, he just needs to stop spitting the dummy when his manager wants to try something (which obviously worked anyway, unfortunately for us). Good blog. I’m a Saints fan and I think they did very well to also shut you guys down (especially Beckford). You deserved to win though based on the way you shut us down and created more chances…. you must have really done your homework on Connelly, Lambert and Lallana… they hardly got a sniff. I think Pardew will be pretty happy with how Saints defended and fought though. In regards to Beckford, you could also look at it the other way… he played well (even though he was being shut down) and he was angry at being sent off because he desperately wanted to stay on and play. So his hearts in the right place, he just needs to stop spitting the dummy when his manager wants to try something (which obviously worked anyway, unfortunately for us).

]]> By: admin http://www.thescratchingshed.com/2009/12/beckford-booed-off-pitch-as-saints-burn-in-ell/#comment-2541 admin Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:45:34 +0000 http://www.thescratchingshed.com/?p=839#comment-2541 He's making matters worse for himself though by refusing to shake Graysons hand and sulking off the picth down the tunnel. It's pathetic and he needs to sort his attitude out. I'm usually very pro-Beckford but I can't defend todays actions. He’s making matters worse for himself though by refusing to shake Graysons hand and sulking off the picth down the tunnel. It’s pathetic and he needs to sort his attitude out. I’m usually very pro-Beckford but I can’t defend todays actions.

]]> By: welly http://www.thescratchingshed.com/2009/12/beckford-booed-off-pitch-as-saints-burn-in-ell/#comment-2540 welly Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:26:57 +0000 http://www.thescratchingshed.com/?p=839#comment-2540 i sit in the kop and as soon as his number came up most of the fans started jeering him and i am ashamed of the leeds fans for their treatment of beckford and hope no leeds player had to go through that again! i have no problem with fan's having their opinion but the lad must be gutted to get that sort of treatment! i sit in the kop and as soon as his number came up most of the fans started jeering him and i am ashamed of the leeds fans for their treatment of beckford and hope no leeds player had to go through that again! i have no problem with fan’s having their opinion but the lad must be gutted to get that sort of treatment!

]]> By: admin http://www.thescratchingshed.com/2009/12/beckford-booed-off-pitch-as-saints-burn-in-ell/#comment-2539 admin Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:42:44 +0000 http://www.thescratchingshed.com/?p=839#comment-2539 I sit in the Kop, and around me they initially started chanting his name but as soon as the slow walk began and he snubbed Grayson, the fans turned. His behaviour was pathetic and unprofessional. The fans don't want to see that and since they pay 1000'e every year following the Whites, they're entitled to their reaction. Becks should learn from it. I sit in the Kop, and around me they initially started chanting his name but as soon as the slow walk began and he snubbed Grayson, the fans turned. His behaviour was pathetic and unprofessional. The fans don’t want to see that and since they pay 1000′e every year following the Whites, they’re entitled to their reaction. Becks should learn from it.

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