Kalvin Phillips

[WhiteRose]

The bitter part of me wants it to go badly at city but he’s too nice of a guy to wish that on him and you can’t blame someone for chasing their dreams. 42 million I can cope with but it’s pretty pathetic from Leeds to only negotiate 3 million in add ons.

[danhirons]

Wish him all the best! No hard feelings!

[whiteswan]

I won't Ian.

Neither would I but some will Leon

[mentalcase]

No one is bigger than LUFC, we've lost far more influential players than phillips, yea he had a good 3 seasons because a certain manager had the nounce to create his best position for him and rigidly stuck with him.
I wish him all the best, never gonna win owt with us, we can't compete financially with half this division anyway.
My hope is, we spend the brass wisely, we get a player in who can actually pass the ball forward and hit a teammate 9/10.

[Chilli D]

Very few players, if any, stay at one club their whole career. Its the nature of the beast.
He improved no end under Bielsa and I honestly don't think he would have played for England if not for him.
To play for a club with a realistic chance of winning every competition they are in is just the next step in his career.
It will be sickening to see him playing against us but I certainly wouldn't boo him if I was there.

[1964white]

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[1964white]

Really happy to hear Kalvin's tribute to both Marcelo & Jesse.

[eastyorkshirewhite]

Surly it is about time this thread was closed he,s gone lets all get over it.

[DavidH]

What a terrific response from Kalvin. Who'd begrudge him a tilt at the best the game can offer. If someone told you as a 26 year old "go to work for company A, as they have the best promotion prospects, or choose company B if you just want to sit comfortably, which would you do?

[whiteswan]

Really happy to hear Kalvin's tribute to both Marcelo & Jesse.

Close to tears reading that 64.
I did note 'Leeds United one of the best clubs on Earth' not THE best club on earth as I guess he couldn't say that as he now belongs to another club and wouldn't want to upset their fans.....

[Rook]

A LUFC legend.

Best of luck at Man City, Kalvin.

[andrewjohnsmith]

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The part about "Marcelo" brought tears to my eyes

[BGwhite]

Bielsa probably advised him to sign for no-one except Pep. It's his career. Best wishes KP.

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[1964white]

Bielsa probably advised him to sign for no-one except Pep. It's his career. Best wishes KP.

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It does make you wonder what that impromptu meeting was about when Marcelo visited Pep at the Etihad stadium during last season.

[lufc1304]

I don't think it's a coincidence that he only wanted to go to City, given Pep is a Bielsa disciple and KP credits Bielsa with transforming him. Pep will continue the work Bielsa did, and he'll be surrounded by players far better than any we can currently hope to attract.

[Irish Ian]

Nice that KP paid tribute to three individuals who take nothing but flack on here.

Well said.

[Johnboy1965]

A sad but inevitable day for Leeds United.
Can't blame him for going to City as we could never match his ambitions. No ones fault that he had to leave to do this-just the way things are with money dictating success.
Wish him all the best except when he plays against Leeds United.
Time will tell as to whether it was the right decision. Will he be happy just being a squad player as that's what he'll be going as due to the obvious talent already at City.
But then I guess his new salary will take some of the sting out of it.

[The Subhuman]

Nice that KP paid tribute to three individuals who take nothing but flack on here.

Well said.

Agreed, Rads/Orta and Bielsa have done/did magnificent jobs here. All credit to them

[andrewjohnsmith]

I don't think it's a coincidence that he only wanted to go to City, given Pep is a Bielsa disciple and KP credits Bielsa with transforming him. Pep will continue the work Bielsa did, and he'll be surrounded by players far better than any we can currently hope to attract.

Bielsa is the best thing that could have ever happened to Philiips. I think Guardiola will be the second best thing - especially give Pep's own style as a player

[andrewjohnsmith]

Agreed, Rads/Orta and Bielsa have done/did magnificent jobs here. All credit to them

I have minor gripes about the board all the time. But, in the bigger scheme of things, what they've done for the club is brilliant. Taking back the stadium. Getting us back in the premier league. Relaunching a quality youth program. And I hate to see Phillips go, but we just made over 40m profit on him. I think Orta's P&L is looking pretty good right now.

We haven't had a better ownership and board since the Wilko days (I rated Ridsdale at the time - but not in hindsight )