Originally posted by Da_pleasure_n_da_pain:
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Where the feck did you get that load of fecking bollocks from! All this false info is getting on my tits, can you check your facts before spouting it on here in some sort of vain attempt to appear to be in the know.</strong><hr></blockquote>
This was reported by other reds on other forums too - so its not bollocks, it was reported. You should perhaps check your facts. Second point, don't shoot the messenger - its not Ruddy's story, its a Sky reporters story.
Nigel, Ruddy is not a leeds fan, take time to get to know the reds here before you start slinging such heinous accusations around.
Rio Ferdinand Saga. (RIO ASKS FOR TRANSFER)
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Originally posted by Neil Thomson:
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This was reported by other reds on other forums too - so its not bollocks, it was reported. You should perhaps check your facts. Second point, don't shoot the messenger - its not Ruddy's story, its a Sky reporters story.
Nigel, Ruddy is not a leeds fan, take time to get to know the reds here before you start slinging such heinous accusations around.
In that case I owe Ruddy an apology re that.
Originally posted by Neil Thomson:
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This was reported by other reds on other forums too - so its not bollocks, it was reported. You should perhaps check your facts. Second point, don't shoot the messenger - its not Ruddy's story, its a Sky reporters story.
Nigel, Ruddy is not a leeds fan, take time to get to know the reds here before you start slinging such heinous accusations around.
I know he isn't just having a dig thats all.
Anyway its upto the club to place an offer, Rio has played this hand, are we going to move the team forward and match it.
How many players have we put offers in for over the last years who are only interested in the Money. Rio has made it clear it is us he is interested in, he cannot make it any clearer can he! we need players like this it's the type of player RK was talking about last session a real do or Die United player, not just a Money man!
Bottom Line:
The Leeds Utd captain has said he would like to play for Man Utd. Fact is, he will be ours at some point, and Ridsdale is only digging himself a deeper ditch with the fans by stalling the move.
The Leeds Utd captain has said he would like to play for Man Utd. Fact is, he will be ours at some point, and Ridsdale is only digging himself a deeper ditch with the fans by stalling the move.
And plus Rio has now gone public with several quotes in the papers this morning, stating he needs to play Champions League football. This puts more pressure on Ridsdale. IMO Rio has crossed the Rubicon to the point where staying with Leeds would be too awkward. He has to be sold now...even the former Leeds chairman has said so publicly.
His ambition might not go away but I seem to remember he likes playing well and likdes playing for england.
If the deal falls through he is a professional who will want to be included in the Euro 2004 qualifiers and therefore will still play his best for Leeds if stuck there.
Just face it, Leeds financial situation is not as bad as the media have suggested and they are not over a barrel to sell Rio. They can hold out for the best price or keep him because they know the only person's career it will damage by being disgruntled will be Rio's. He knows this too.
Rio jumped the gun to get his move but Leeds are not as desperate as he thinks. I still think Leeds will sell him but they will wait to get their right price...and Rio is going to have to sweat it out.
If the deal falls through he is a professional who will want to be included in the Euro 2004 qualifiers and therefore will still play his best for Leeds if stuck there.
Just face it, Leeds financial situation is not as bad as the media have suggested and they are not over a barrel to sell Rio. They can hold out for the best price or keep him because they know the only person's career it will damage by being disgruntled will be Rio's. He knows this too.
Rio jumped the gun to get his move but Leeds are not as desperate as he thinks. I still think Leeds will sell him but they will wait to get their right price...and Rio is going to have to sweat it out.
Getting real pissed off with ridsdale.Can he tell the truth for once.I dont think he gets the leeds fans happy with his comments rather pissed off.
Bowyer deal put on hold. I assume with this and Dacourt in doubt it plays into our hands as Leeds will need to see some money? Maybe not, please ignore
Leeds may have to sell Rio for financial reasons, but his position is untenable. Even if the deal falls through Utd will be back at some stage. Not only that other teams will be sniffing around. Leeds will get constant media speculation linking Rio with this team or that. Ridsdale has already found the media pressure intrusive. It will only get worse. It will affect Rio - it has to. It may not affect his performance on the pitch, but Leeds can hardly let him continue as captain if he's linked with a move away every other week. His team mates as well will find it disruptive as they are constantly asked about the situation.
It genuinely is untenable now it has reached this stage. Leeds will not be in the CL next season and possibly for a few seasons' after that. They have nothing to offer Rio except demand he see out his contract.
And as I said before - he will go one way or the other. If he goes now they get around £30 million. If he goes later his value will have dropped because of market forces and the unsustainable transfer levels.
It genuinely is untenable now it has reached this stage. Leeds will not be in the CL next season and possibly for a few seasons' after that. They have nothing to offer Rio except demand he see out his contract.
And as I said before - he will go one way or the other. If he goes now they get around £30 million. If he goes later his value will have dropped because of market forces and the unsustainable transfer levels.
Century radio are saying that United and Leeds have been locked in talks for the last hour
5pm tonight deadline was also mentioned .
5pm tonight deadline was also mentioned .
Originally posted by stoned.rose:
<strong>Century radio are saying that United and Leeds have been locked in talks for the last hour
5pm tonight deadline was also mentioned .</strong><hr></blockquote>
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Just face it, Leeds financial situation is not as bad as the media have suggested and they are not over a barrel to sell Rio. They can hold out for the best price or keep him because they know the only person's career it will damage by being disgruntled will be Rio's. He knows this too.
Are you nuts? Have you ever worked for a PLC which owed more than its income? I have, and believe me, the banks, shareholders hate it. They are the ones who make the moves at times like these, not chairmen - heck, not even the board. They will be even more twitchy in the current financial and footie climate. Leeds are fcuked, nor do I believe this talk of a net £15m transfer profit being enough. It doesn't reduce debts enough, it doesn't reduce expenses. Leeds will get the best price they can, but they won't get the price they most want.
United know this, they have played this transfer extraordinary well, tactically.
Just face it, Leeds financial situation is not as bad as the media have suggested and they are not over a barrel to sell Rio. They can hold out for the best price or keep him because they know the only person's career it will damage by being disgruntled will be Rio's. He knows this too.
Are you nuts? Have you ever worked for a PLC which owed more than its income? I have, and believe me, the banks, shareholders hate it. They are the ones who make the moves at times like these, not chairmen - heck, not even the board. They will be even more twitchy in the current financial and footie climate. Leeds are fcuked, nor do I believe this talk of a net £15m transfer profit being enough. It doesn't reduce debts enough, it doesn't reduce expenses. Leeds will get the best price they can, but they won't get the price they most want.
United know this, they have played this transfer extraordinary well, tactically.
I have to say agent Zehavi doesn't seem very optimistic the two teams can reach an agreement.
I'm starting to get impatient now!
It will happen. Too much has happened for Rio to stay at Leeds.
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Good game that
Originally posted by stoned.rose:
<strong>Century radio are saying that United and Leeds have been locked in talks for the last hour
5pm tonight deadline was also mentioned .</strong><hr></blockquote>
Just to be clear, Jens didn't text you this info did he?
Rio could always choose not to go in protest Ridsdale's lack of willingness to satisfy the tranfer fee.
If they reached an agreement over a fee today then he would stay around tomorrow for contract negotiations, medical on Sunday and unveiled on Monday.
I thought SAF wanted a deal done today so that he doesn't go away with the squad?
I thought SAF wanted a deal done today so that he doesn't go away with the squad?
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