Comments on: Beckford – I’m “commited” to Leeds and staying put

By: Richard M

Richard M — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:45:53 +0000

Lets cut off the geordies funding

sign the petition

http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/NRock-NUFC/

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:11:46 +0000

Still think the sentiment was genuine?

By: TheReaper08

TheReaper08 — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:49:29 +0000

Another game,another shocking result. Now we face Spurs in a cup we can’t win which could be a cricket score.
After making way way toomuch of the Man Utd game it looks like we are now starting to implode. Melodramatic ? Perhaps, I wouldn’t be half as worried if Norwich and Charlton were poor.

By: Ade

Ade — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:51:01 +0000

The whole move to Newcastle thing has seemed a little odd to me. It is not in his financial interests to leave now when a fee for his services would be required.

Therefore there could only be 2 reasons for his transfer request,

1. He thought he had the chance ofsCCC/prem football in the near future and is impatient or
2. someone without his best interests at heart is advising him.

I believe JB when he says he was “uncomfortable” asking for a transfer cos it really didn’t make sense.

Of course JB didn’t write that piece but I would think the sentiment is genuine.

As for Grayson giving out ultimatums, I doubt this to be true, The feeling of being wanted should not be underestimated and I think this may have had a lot to do with his decision….That and an obvious financial reward for being a free agent at seasons end of course.

That said just cos he’s off the transfer list does not mean he can’t be sold this window.

By: Craig

Craig — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:43:38 +0000

The stories about Beckford going to Everton in the summer are far more likely to be the real reason for withdrawing his transfer request. Everton pay no fee, thus maximising Beckford’s sign-on fee. ‘Committed to Leeds’ my arse!

By: Harry

Harry — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:38:37 +0000

The statement from Leeds said that discussions had been ongoing with him and his agent since he put in his transfer request so I’d be surprised if they haven’t agreed some sort of financial incentive for him to stay. Maybe an amount per goal and bonus for promotion, whatever it is it will be worth every penny if we go up.

By: Leeds through & through

Leeds through & through — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:24:33 +0000

well best news iver heard in a couple of weeks concerning leeds, 2 shocking results in a row needed something to cheer me up, still think my prediction will be correct, got the first bit right that he wouldnt leave this month, and im still sticking to him signing a new contract in the summer if not before to keep him at leeds, especially if we get promoted.

By: David Coleman

David Coleman — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:14:53 +0000

I agree with David. The club have written JB’s statement in an attempt to settle things down for the remainder of our campaign. Why do people think that JB will not be committed? He still needs to get a contract with someone at the end of the season. If he has a bad second half of the season, he’s bound to turn off some potential clubs. However, if he has a storming second half, he’ll have options come May. And don’t forget, if we get promoted, I don’t see another club that would be more attractive to him in the Championship. The only issue would be wages – which I think has been the problem all along. JB wants Championship wages, but we can’t offer him that while we’re in Lg1. My guess is that the club have told him that he’ll get what he wants if we go up. So he has EVERY incentive to get us up, and he will be FULLY committed.

By: macadamia_man

macadamia_man — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:51:13 +0000

And with Liverpool rocking and Arsenal playing the kids, Spurs have some big bickie big cup distractions of their own to cope with . . .

By: macadamia_man

macadamia_man — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:15:18 +0000

LOFL!