Bielsa Press Conference Pre-QPR game - 31/10/2019
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Bielsa Press Conference Pre-QPR game - 31/10/2019
Marcelo Bielsa & Kalvin Phillips will be before the press from 2pm at Thorp Arch to preview the Barnsley match
Re: Bielsa Press Conference Pre-Barnsley - 13/09/2019
Marcelo Bielsa is here for his press conference. Diego Flores translating toda
On Phillips new contract: "It's very good for him. He deserves it. And it's very good also for the club and the team. It's very deserving for him."
Bielsa on Phillips: "He can grow a lot more." Says Forshaw can do much the same job (and also Ben White, interestingly) "but the difference is Kalvin has 60 games playing in this position."
Tyler Roberts is available for the Barnsley game. Bielsa says Luke Ayling is "healthy" and he'll play for the 23s next week. #
On Cooper and Dallas - who signed long deals this week - Bielsa says Dallas' performance for NI against Germany answers the question of whether he can step up to the Premier League. Also believes Cooper can play against "top-level players
Bielsa talking in detail about his side. Says the failure to convert enough chances is a characteristic of them (and has forced him to speak about it at length). Also concedes that his team are vulnerable from set-pieces.
Bielsa on Jordan Stevens: "The mistake he made was in the rules. It's a good thing that the Association tell everyone that if you make this mistake, afterwards there will be a consequence."
But he thinks the ban on Stevens training means it's effectively longer than six weeks because Stevens will have to regain fitness when he returns. "But I don't think I have the authority to make an opinion."
Bielsa thinks the issue with finishing comes down to confidence and decision-making. It's something he asks the players about. Says Man City and Barcelona are the best examples of teams who don't take the easiest/obvious option in attack - ie banging in a cross for the sake of it
On Phillips new contract: "It's very good for him. He deserves it. And it's very good also for the club and the team. It's very deserving for him."
Bielsa on Phillips: "He can grow a lot more." Says Forshaw can do much the same job (and also Ben White, interestingly) "but the difference is Kalvin has 60 games playing in this position."
Tyler Roberts is available for the Barnsley game. Bielsa says Luke Ayling is "healthy" and he'll play for the 23s next week. #
On Cooper and Dallas - who signed long deals this week - Bielsa says Dallas' performance for NI against Germany answers the question of whether he can step up to the Premier League. Also believes Cooper can play against "top-level players
Bielsa talking in detail about his side. Says the failure to convert enough chances is a characteristic of them (and has forced him to speak about it at length). Also concedes that his team are vulnerable from set-pieces.
Bielsa on Jordan Stevens: "The mistake he made was in the rules. It's a good thing that the Association tell everyone that if you make this mistake, afterwards there will be a consequence."
But he thinks the ban on Stevens training means it's effectively longer than six weeks because Stevens will have to regain fitness when he returns. "But I don't think I have the authority to make an opinion."
Bielsa thinks the issue with finishing comes down to confidence and decision-making. It's something he asks the players about. Says Man City and Barcelona are the best examples of teams who don't take the easiest/obvious option in attack - ie banging in a cross for the sake of it
Re: Bielsa/Phillips Press Conference Pre-Barnsley - 13/09/2019
Kalvin
Kalvin Phillips is here. First question about his nan. "She's buzzing!"
"Obviously I'm happy. Another five years here with my hometown club and I hope I can make the most of it. On a personal note, I always wanted to stay."
Phillips on the £20m bid for him: "If I was offering money for a player, I wouldn't offer that much for me."
Phillips said he switched off completely from social media and everything else after the end of last season. How did he make sure the transfer talk didn't become a distraction? "I left the country." (had a holiday in the US).
Kalvin Phillips on being valued in excess of £20m by other clubs: "It's a bit crazy. If I was a manager, if I was offering that much to a player, I wouldn't offer that much for me. It's a bit too much."
Kalvin Phillips is here. First question about his nan. "She's buzzing!"
"Obviously I'm happy. Another five years here with my hometown club and I hope I can make the most of it. On a personal note, I always wanted to stay."
Phillips on the £20m bid for him: "If I was offering money for a player, I wouldn't offer that much for me."
Phillips said he switched off completely from social media and everything else after the end of last season. How did he make sure the transfer talk didn't become a distraction? "I left the country." (had a holiday in the US).
Kalvin Phillips on being valued in excess of £20m by other clubs: "It's a bit crazy. If I was a manager, if I was offering that much to a player, I wouldn't offer that much for me. It's a bit too much."
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Re: Bielsa/Phillips Press Conference Pre-Barnsley - 13/09/2019
a lovely lovely fella.1964white wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2019 1:53 pm Kalvin
Kalvin Phillips is here. First question about his nan. "She's buzzing!"
"Obviously I'm happy. Another five years here with my hometown club and I hope I can make the most of it. On a personal note, I always wanted to stay."
Phillips on the £20m bid for him: "If I was offering money for a player, I wouldn't offer that much for me."
Phillips said he switched off completely from social media and everything else after the end of last season. How did he make sure the transfer talk didn't become a distraction? "I left the country." (had a holiday in the US).
Kalvin Phillips on being valued in excess of £20m by other clubs: "It's a bit crazy. If I was a manager, if I was offering that much to a player, I wouldn't offer that much for me. It's a bit too much."
he can play a bit aswell !
Re: Bielsa/Phillips Press Conference Pre-Barnsley - 13/09/2019
Probably one of the nicest footballers in the game '63
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Re: Bielsa/Phillips Press Conference Pre-Barnsley - 13/09/2019
I'm not sure who was doing the translating but that was far more understandable than the usual offerings.
Great to see the Ayling and Roberts returning to fitness. A genuine competition for places, who would gave thought it possible!
And I liked his response to questions about Cooper and Dallas.
Great to see the Ayling and Roberts returning to fitness. A genuine competition for places, who would gave thought it possible!
And I liked his response to questions about Cooper and Dallas.
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"Football is about the people and the players,” he said. “Then there are those who will mingle in the middle: the coaches, executives and journalists. That last group represents the worst part about football" Marcelo Bielsa
"Football is about the people and the players,” he said. “Then there are those who will mingle in the middle: the coaches, executives and journalists. That last group represents the worst part about football" Marcelo Bielsa
Re: Bielsa/Phillips Press Conference Pre-Barnsley - 13/09/2019
If he could only get the haircut right eh? Having said that, his appearance doesn't matter - if he can distract the opposition with it he should get an allowance from the club and a tax credit.
Re: Bielsa/Phillips Press Conference Pre-Barnsley - 13/09/2019
But worrying that MB knows we are crap from set pieces but the club did nothing to try and rectify that in the summer.
Fair play to KP for being honest.
Fair play to KP for being honest.
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Re: Bielsa/Phillips Press Conference Pre-Barnsley - 13/09/2019
We all could have told the great man that was a problem last season, we're not great at resolving problems are we ?
Re: Bielsa/Phillips Press Conference Pre-Barnsley - 13/09/2019
Leeds are looking to win six consecutive away matches in all competitions for only the third time in their history - they also did so between September and November 1931 and October and November 1963.
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Re: Bielsa/Phillips Press Conference Pre-Barnsley - 13/09/2019
To be fair only 2 of the goals conceded, in 6 league matches, have been set piece related and neither were really down to us not dealing with the initial setpiece as both times we cleared the initial danger. For me both those goals then simply ended up as 'open play' goals but the opposition scored due to having more men in our box than they normally would (as a result of having put more men forward for the initial free kick) and the ball eventually falling for one of their players.
So for me the goals have been scored more because the opposition has had more bodies in the box than normal due to having had a free kick rather than us not dealing with the initial free kick delivery. Both goals we had ample chances to clear but executed poor clearances/attempted passes out of defence.
More concerning for me is our lack of threat when we have set pieces and corners.
Bielsa/Alioski Press Conference Pre-Derby - 19/09/2019
Marcelo Bielsa & Ezgjan Alioski are on pre-Derby press duties at Thorp Arch at 12.30pm today
Re: Bielsa/Alioski Press Conference Pre-Derby - 19/09/2019
Time for Cjay to drool over his favourite Leeds player
Re: Bielsa/Alioski Press Conference Pre-Derby - 19/09/2019
Latest team news from Bielsa - Forshaw misses out again. No fresh injury worries for Derby
Bielsa on the renewal of hostilities with Derby: "What happens on Saturday doesn't modify what happened in the past. It's convenient for the team to think like that.
On Derby's form: "Championship teams have highs and lows. In this case, it's with a new manager and it's natural that adaptation needs time. I have to say that the performances they've had are better than their results.
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Bielsa on Jack Clarke and whether he might go back to Spurs, given his lack of game time: "He's at a good fitness level, technically he is complete and his attitude is very good. I'm satisfied working with him and I'm sure he's going to be important for us
Ayling will play with the 23s again tomorrow but he's very close to a first-team comeback now. "For us he's really important"
Bielsa asked who are the most difficult team he has managed against: "It's difficult to condense a movie of 30 years into one answer!" Sao Paulo in the 90s and Brazil in 2002 get honourable mentions.but needless to say, Guardiola's Barcelona are right up there
Alioski
Alioski is up now. Talking about Derby: "Forget the play-offs, that was last year. It's a new game now and we need to win." Any extra motivation because of last season? "No"
Alioski's on for his 100th appearance this weekend: "I haven't thought about this, it's better not to, but it makes me proud. I hope for another 100 more"
Bielsa on the renewal of hostilities with Derby: "What happens on Saturday doesn't modify what happened in the past. It's convenient for the team to think like that.
On Derby's form: "Championship teams have highs and lows. In this case, it's with a new manager and it's natural that adaptation needs time. I have to say that the performances they've had are better than their results.
"
Bielsa on Jack Clarke and whether he might go back to Spurs, given his lack of game time: "He's at a good fitness level, technically he is complete and his attitude is very good. I'm satisfied working with him and I'm sure he's going to be important for us
Ayling will play with the 23s again tomorrow but he's very close to a first-team comeback now. "For us he's really important"
Bielsa asked who are the most difficult team he has managed against: "It's difficult to condense a movie of 30 years into one answer!" Sao Paulo in the 90s and Brazil in 2002 get honourable mentions.but needless to say, Guardiola's Barcelona are right up there
Alioski
Alioski is up now. Talking about Derby: "Forget the play-offs, that was last year. It's a new game now and we need to win." Any extra motivation because of last season? "No"
Alioski's on for his 100th appearance this weekend: "I haven't thought about this, it's better not to, but it makes me proud. I hope for another 100 more"
Re: Bielsa/Alioski Press Conference Pre-Derby - 19/09/2019
I wonder how long Forshaw will be missing, a real injury prone player
Re: Bielsa/Alioski Press Conference Pre-Derby - 19/09/2019
Ali would be alright on that score Sara
From a quality point of view Ali doesn't come close to being the best defender in championship so he would get done a kipper playing in the premiership.
Ben White & Kalvin Phillips are our only two defensive players who could handle the prem imo!
Kiko would be fine between the sticks too
Re: Bielsa/Alioski Press Conference Pre-Derby - 19/09/2019
A real shame for him as he was playing the best he has ever played for us.
However Jamie Shackleton is a more than adequate replacement.
That's the big difference this year. We now have a stronger squad and can cope with injuries.
The flowers of common sense do not grow in everyone's garden
Re: Bielsa/Alioski Press Conference Pre-Derby - 19/09/2019
Plus the fact we've had less injuries
Jinxed