Lewis Bate

[Leeds1000]

I will just be glad to see a u23's player actually step up to the first team. Could he be the next Strujk? It may depend on injuries again next season.

[The Subhuman]

Struijk and Meslier last season and two a season is a good hit rate for an already strong team.. If we get Geldhert and Bate making inroads this season say, then the worry of the 30 yr olds goes away..

[Leeds1000]

I think they may get a few cameos if they are lucky. It usually depends on a depleted squad due to injuries. Struijk could even find game time limited this season.

[Cjay]

Just watching Southampton vs Wolves and see that 18 year old full back Tino Livramento is starting again as he has all of Southampton's games this league season.

Tino Livramento is a good friend of Lewis Bate and the teenagers were considered at least on a level standard wise with Bate considered more advanced than players like Mason Mount and Billy Gilmour were at the same age.

Personally i was against the idea that Bate would be our saviour in midfield when he arrived because i assumed senior midfielders would arrive.

They didnt and now watching Tino Livramento playing in a high energy, possession based, high pressing Saints side i do wonder why Bate is seemingly nowhere near our first team despite the obvious issues we have?

[Denman]

Quite simple really, isn’t it? MB’s pecking order.

Some of our older players are struggling to match last season’s performances (Dallas, Klich etc). There are probably several reasons for this, but my guess is that age combined with the extreme requirements MB places on players means it is harder to maintain such a high standard.

I strongly believe we should use more of our U23s now. Blood them young, it brings players on more quickly. Granted some might not make it, but the best will always grow with the extra responsibility and the challenges it brings.

[BGwhite]

If the club doesn't have the money to spend they ought to be bringing the 23's in sooner rather than later because as others have already said very soon our players will be too old and past it all at the same time .

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[1964white]

England v Italy U20's

A goal made in Leeds

Drameh crosses the ball, a tap back from Greenwood to Bate who slams the ball into the corner of the net.

[Cjay]

Of players who have played cm and scored in that role only Klich has managed it

Not a chance Forshaw can do that

[BGwhite]

Is Bielsa holding our 23's back because he doesn't want to be proven wrong ?

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[The Subhuman]

Is Bielsa holding our 23's back because he doesn't want to be proven wrong ?

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No ...

[YorkshireTea]

Never heard of Lewis Bate until now I googled him and he has a good list of accomplishments
Was part of the Chelsea youth set up for the last 10 years and captained them in the 2020 FA Youth Cup Final
Made the step up to under 23s football last season
Captained England at both under 17 and under 18 level
It seems like they got a very good footballer here he seems very well developed that goal there against Salford excellent speed quickness finishing was superb he is gonna be one to watch

[1964white]

And here is Lewis's goal

[White Riot]

And here is Lewis's goal

Class player

Get him in that first team

[mentalcase]

Don't think MB is holding him back for any other reason that his development is more important, if it were championship he may already have played him, in premier league it's far different, he would'nt want his confidence knocking mixing with the big boys, plus, MB as we know has a squad to keep close.
I for one hope we blood him and Gelhardt sometime this season on a more regular basis, Bate has to contend with Forshaw whom has being given the title of our midfield saviour.
Just hope another club don't promise him first team football and take him away, I honestly think that's why he chose us, chelsea were never going to give him an opportunity with their billions ££££, his development is far better at Leeds.

[1964white]

Class player

Get him in that first team

Can't see it this season unless we are absolutely riddled with injuries mate.

Definitely one for the future

[1964white]

Don't think MB is holding him back for any other reason that his development is more important, if it were championship he may already have played him, in premier league it's far different, he would'nt want his confidence knocking mixing with the big boys, plus, MB as we know has a squad to keep close.
I for one hope we blood him and Gelhardt sometime this season on a more regular basis, Bate has to contend with Forshaw whom has being given the title of our midfield saviour.
Just hope another club don't promise him first team football and take him away, I honestly think that's why he chose us, chelsea were never going to give him an opportunity with their billions ££££, his development is far better at Leeds

Can't see that happening tbh, Mental.

[Leeds1000]

Cracking goal. I didn't see the game but the goals conceded were really poor. Marking from corners needs a revolution from the bottom up.

[SG90]

Can't see that happening tbh, Mental.

He may well be looking at his mates Broja and Livramento starting every week at Southampton. I believe they were one of the sides interested in him in the summer.

[SG90]

I do believe he will be Kalvin's replacement next summer, but I'd prefer to see him in the 8 role. I still can't understand why we're not utilising him. Even if it's just to sit on the bench or come on for 10/15 mins. He's the best ball progresser we have and 19 isn't too young to play.

[1964white]

Cracking goal. I didn't see the game but the goals conceded were really poor. Marking from corners needs a revolution from the bottom up.

Typical Leeds defending.

Apart from not practising shooting at TA, I doubt we put much emphasis into how to defend

I get the impression we concentrate mainly on running fast plus pass & move in training.