Sam Byram

[1964white]

looks like he is getting quite a fair bit of game talk.So might not be paper talk.

Sam played very well against Forest last night, pleased for him.

[andrewjohnsmith]

looks like he is getting quite a fair bit of game talk.So might not be paper talk.

It's looking like he will be part of the squad this season. Definitely useful as back up at left back. Might end up in midfield if we don't sign someone, although interestingly Farke has preferred Shackleton, Gray, and Gyabi.

[JoeDenver]

It's looking like he will be part of the squad this season. Definitely useful as back up at left back. Might end up in midfield if we don't sign someone, although interestingly Farke has preferred Shackleton, Gray, and Gyabi.

And no Greenwood, interestingly

[andrewjohnsmith]

And no Greenwood, interestingly

My guess is he's injured

[Finnatic]

My guess is he's injured

He has a medical boot on his foot.
Don’t know the correct name of them.

[Cjay]

If we sign him do we think they will bother trying to big it up or just announce it with a simple tweet?

Knew his injury problems were bad but they make Forshaw look reliable.

In the 7.5 years since he left he has played 80 matches worth of minutes.

He's missed well over 100 matches through injury alone.

Credit to him for keep getting fit but thats Darren Anderton levels of injuries.

[Barlow Boy]

If we sign him do we think they will bother trying to big it up or just announce it with a simple tweet?

Knew his injury problems were bad but they make Forshaw look reliable.

In the 7.5 years since he left he has played 80 matches worth of minutes.

He's missed well over 100 matches through injury alone.

Credit to him for keep getting fit but thats Darren Anderton levels of injuries.

I see where you’re coming from Cjay, I really do.

That said, he’s free, his wages will be reasonable (in football terms) as he has no bargaining power and he has a lot to prove. For me, at the money involved, I’d say he’s worth a punt.

[Cjay]

I see where you’re coming from Cjay, I really do.

That said, he’s free, his wages will be reasonable (in football terms) as he has no bargaining power and he has a lot to prove. For me, at the money involved, I’d say he’s worth a punt.

He's looked OK tbf to him.

But if we can't rely on Bamford then we certainly can't rely on Byram.

As a warm body on a pay as you play (is that still a thing) for 12 months I get it.

Anything more would be an unnecessary waste of money even a relatively low wage in Championship terms would likely run well into 6 figures.

[weasel]

He's looked OK tbf to him.

But if we can't rely on Bamford then we certainly can't rely on Byram.

As a warm body on a pay as you play (is that still a thing) for 12 months I get it.

Anything more would be an unnecessary waste of money even a relatively low wage in Championship terms would likely run well into 6 figures.

The thing is we aren't relying on him, he is offering competition for places and squad depth rather than us signing him and having him as our first choice in a position. At present we have Ayling and Drameh on the right and Hjelde and Firpo as options on the left. We may well lose Drameh and Firpo before the window shuts. If we do lose either ot both of those 2 then at least we have a player that can cover either side if needed.

Yes there is the risk that he could be injured when we are in a position where we might need him but he isn't injured at present. He isn't costing us a big fee and as we have sen with Firpo just because you pay over the odds for a player doesn't guarantee they won't be injury prone.

[Cjay]

Welcome back

[BradWhite]

Yeah we're smashing this window.

[weasel]

Vey sensible signing. Definitely good enough at this level, provides competition and cover, proven player at Elland Road and hasn't cost the earth.

[1964white]

I see where you’re coming from Cjay, I really do.

That said, he’s free, his wages will be reasonable (in football terms) as he has no bargaining power and he has a lot to prove. For me, at the money involved, I’d say he’s worth a punt.

Indeed, worth a punt mate.

Hopefully, I'll see you tomorrow, Kev.

I'll be down near the front of the kop next to the East Stand, prior to kick-off.

[The Subhuman]

Yeah we're smashing this window.

Actually it looks like we are atm and still just under a month to go

Ampadu, Darlow and Byram who will be a solid full back for us in this division are three excellent signings so far

[1964white]

Actually it looks like we are atm and still just under a month to go

Ampadu, Darlow and Byram who will be a solid full back for us in this division are three excellent signings so far

With more signings to come once the Premier League dominoes fall over, we are ready & waiting to pick up the pieces.

Makes a change from searching for players in Europe.

[DDB220]

Byram’s propensity for injuries is a concern. But as a free signing I do not see a downside. However, when he does pick up an injury those told you so (stating the obvious) dancing shoes will get some use from a few on here.

It is not just about competition it is having that experience in the dressing room, we have a lot of young players, old heads who have been there and done it pass on very useful pearls of wisdom and help the younger players grow.

[Barlow Boy]

Indeed, worth a punt mate.

Hopefully, I'll see you tomorrow, Kev.

I'll be down near the front of the kop next to the East Stand, prior to kick-off.

Ok mate, I’ll pop down if I’m in the ground early enough

[1964white]

Ok mate, I’ll pop down if I’m in the ground early enough

No worries if you can't make it, if it's chucking it down, I'll stay undercover

[Orange Box]

Yeah we're smashing this window.

Every chance we’ll now recall Forshaw. Now that would be a ‘new’ sigh-ning to crow about.

Apologies, I’ve allowed my sarcasm side to rear it’s ugly head.

[mentalcase]

Every chance we’ll now recall Forshaw. Now that would be a ‘new’ sigh-ning to crow about.

Apologies, I’ve allowed my sarcasm side to rear it’s ugly head.

No need for apologies OB, I think a lot of us feel the same pain, if it wasn't true it would be funny, but, this is a recurring theme sadly for us.
How long before Byram is injured alongside the others !! I really hope he has a long run in the team but his past tells a different tale, why we didn't go for Charlie Taylor is beyond me.