Marcelo bielsa

[Orgoner]

According to Rumours, these Dreams are Second hand news and we're Never going back again.

Don't stop thinking about tomorrow, people.

* And get your WC PL predictions in soon, or you can all Go your own way.

[joellufcprice]

I'd be happy with McCarthy, even Holloway who has surprisingly never been even in the bookies minds despite 2 promotions to the Premier league, I still think we'll enwdup with bielsa

When was the last time either of those clowns did ANYTHING?

[cress]

Well, when did Bielsa do anything?

[MrsORichSenior]

Fully understand Bielsa wanting his 'tenure' to tailored if he was to become our new Coach as he has seen broken promises at his other clubs ........... surely this must be seen as positive as the club know what'll be required to getting us up and it would appear that this chosen 'Maverick' requires definate chosen styles of players and coaching staff around him.
Could be interesting to see Leeds playing attacking football with the famed Bielsa philosophy............

The goalkeeper: I like my goalkeepers playing like a sweeper, so I need them to be a little fast and have the longthrow trait. I use the triangle/Y move often to let them run out of their goal.

The left and right back: Since your opponents will use high paced attackers 90% of the time I tend to pick my wingbacks on their pace (85+) & strenght (70+) stats.
Instructions: Stay back while attacking.

The centre back: Since the formation always play a high line, and get caught on the counter easily pace is again of high importance to the CB (70+). Height is another aspect to take into consideration to avoid conceding a lot of crosses.
Instructions: Stay back while attacking.

The holding midfielder or CDM: This position is key in this formation. What we need is immaculate passing, a little strenght and high defensive qualities. Interceptions and positioning should be taken into consideration.
Instructions: Join the attack.

The left centre mid: This position is reserved for a creative player in my team. Preferrably a left-footed genius with a great passing and shooting range.
Instructions: Get forward. Stay on edge. Free roam.

The right centre mid: This position is reserved for an industrial player in my team. Preferrably a right-footed box to box player with a great stamina and passing skills.
Instructions: Stay back. Balanced runs. Stick to position.

The attacking centre mid: This player connects the midfield with the attack and should be one of the key players in the team. He doesn't need to be really pacy but needs pinpoint passing and lots of vision to pop up at the right time. Great ball control and dribbling are essential since there is little time for mistakes in between opposing lines.
Instructions: Come back on defense. Get into box. Free roam.

The left and right wingers: These players should be able to keep the field wide and deep, because of their pace and dribbling. High acceleration is wanted in combination with good crossing and at least 4* skills. These players preferrably should come around the outside and deliver crosses. When you do the opposing winger should arrive into the box, just as the striker and CAM.
Instructions: Come back. Stay wide. Balanced support. Get into the box.

The striker: This final position is taken by a player with reasonable strenght, height, great passing, positioning and finishing attributes with at least a 4* weakfoot. Pace is nice but no necessity. I'd like my striker to be the final chain in my attack, or be the one shielding the ball when trying to break away. Strenght and passing come into play when this situation occurs.

Blimey .......... 'if' he accepts the Radz obviously got a kitty to open for the Spanish speaking Bielsa ' cos at Lille the owner there flogged the team's crown jewellery and left him in it !


MOT

[Billyni]

Just hope his dossier is better than the one TC was supposed to have.

[costa_blanca_white]

Sorry William but

[Jezleeds]

Telegraph suggesting 'exclusively' that Bielsa will be signing within 24 hours of today lunchtime.

[CromerWhite]

Telegraph suggesting 'exclusively' that Bielsa will be signing within 24 hours of today lunchtime.

Bush telegraph or Daily Torygraph?

[CromerWhite]

Apparently if you go on goggle earth and put in the coordinates for Thorpe Arch you can see portocabins been set up.

Just saying, because apparently at Lille Bielsa had "Bungalows" set up for each player, can't remember the whole story, my mate told me all about it.

[Jezleeds]

Bush telegraph or Daily Torygraph?

Steady on, mate....#metoo