Speculation The annoying, but traditional, totally unfounded Summer 2012 rumours thread

[Matt_B]

Suggestions that Beckford to Leeds is done too

Where? I've seen people mention he's in talks but just seemed like people making it up. I'd be surprised if they could afford his wages.

 

[M17TT C]

Who are you following on Twitter for that? I've not been on it since last summer transfer window so not that up-to-date on who's best to follow and who's not.

Gerrard would be a solid signing though.

 

[Matt_B]

Who are you following on Twitter for that? I've not been on it since last summer transfer window so not that up-to-date on who's best to follow and who's not.

Gerrard would be a solid signing though.

To be honest I only follow fourth official and one called lcfc insider (they post on here but wouldn't reveal their identity!)

 

[Matt_B]

Suggestions that Beckford to Leeds is done too

Agent again denying it on Twitter.

 

[Motown Fox]

Suggestions that Beckford to Leeds is done too

Someone at Wiki thinks he's there already :icon_bigg

Jermaine Paul Alexander Beckford (born 9 December 1983) is an English footballer who plays for Leeds United as a striker. He started his career as a trainee at Chelsea. Beckford has also played for Wealdstone, Uxbridge, Carlisle United, Scunthorpe United, Leeds United, and Everton.

 

[Matt_B]

Someone at Wiki thinks he's there already :icon_bigg

Shit, must be true.

 

[Durham Fox]

Shit, must be true.

Pretty much.

 

[Matt_B]

Pretty much.

I'd be interested to know what you're basing on and from who.

 

[GazLCFC]

I'd be interested to know what you're basing on and from who.

Same as most on the internet

 

[Matt_B]

Same as most on the internet

Made up?

 

[GazLCFC]

Possible. Many people know someone, that they believe tells the truth or has information. I don't know if Durham has info or not but he clearly thinks he has. Only time will tell.

With Beckford though I have a terrible feeling that he may be right, as I don't think he is a Pearson type player.

 

[Matt_B]

Possible. Many people know someone, that they believe tells the truth or has information. I don't know if Durham has info or not but he clearly thinks he has. Only time will tell.

With Beckford though I have a terrible feeling that he may be right, as I don't think he is a Pearson type player.

I think he's right too, he rarely sticks his neck out if he isn't.

I don't get what a Pearson type forward is? Waghorn, Fryatt and Howard couldn't be more different.

 

[GazLCFC]

I think he's right too, he rarely sticks his neck out if he isn't.

I don't get what a Pearson type forward is? Waghorn, Fryatt and Howard couldn't be more different.

Pearson type player not necessarily foorward. NP doesn't seem to like players with a big ego. Personally I think it would be a big loss if he goes

 

[Profondo Rosso]

Pearson type player not necessarily foorward. NP doesn't seem to like players with a big ego. Personally I think it would be a big loss if he goes

Richie Wellens?

 

[GazLCFC]

Richie Wellens?

Not in the same way as Beckford.

 

[Matt_B]

Not in the same way as Beckford.

Beckford is generally considered one of the nicest, down to earth players at the club apparently

 

[PFKAKTF FOX]

Beckford is generally considered one of the nicest, down to earth players at the club apparently

IMO I think it is purely down to finance, Beckford is earning a fortune and I think it is recognised that considerable outlay can be saved and money spent better elsewhere
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[The Old Fox]

IMO I think it is purely down to finance, Beckford is earning a fortune and I think it is recognised that considerable outlay can be saved and money spent better elsewhere
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IF Beckford is leaving - after an impressive run of scoring since January, without a replacement who will score, at least, a similar 15 goals: then it smacks of little club syndrome. No, big salaries, no big players; a nice little Championship team.

 

[FryattFox]

IF Beckford is leaving - after an impressive run of scoring since January, without a replacement who will score, at least, a similar 15 goals: then it smacks of little club syndrome. No, big salaries, no big players; a nice little Championship team.

What about the £1m+ we spent on a non-league player that scored goals for fun last year?

No big salaries in the Championship means **** all, and I'd still bet that we have one of the top 5 total salary costs in the division.

 

[Matt_B]

IF Beckford is leaving - after an impressive run of scoring since January, without a replacement who will score, at least, a similar 15 goals: then it smacks of little club syndrome. No, big salaries, no big players; a nice little Championship team.

How do you know the replacements won't score?