Elliot Kebbie

Drifter · 14th June 2011, 15:02

Barcelona look to have won the race to sign Leeds United's teenager Elliot Kebbie, beating Manchester United to the Englishman.

A statement on Leeds' official website read:

Teenager Elliot Kebbie will not be taking up his place on the club's scholarship scheme next season.

The youngster, who has spent eight years with the club's Academy prior to being offered a scholarship, re-located to Spain earlier this summer with his mother.

The club has retained its right to compensation should he choose to pursue a football career in Spain and sign for another club.

Last summer, the 16 year-old was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United, but Leeds were reluctant to do business with their Lancashire rivals.

Kebbie is lightning quick, and abandoned a potential career as a sprinter in favour of focussing solely on football.

He tends to play either on the wing or up front, and should he sign with Barcelona the Catalan club will have to pay substantial compensation to Leeds.

He is currently trying out with Barca's Juvenil B team, and played his first match for the team on Sunday in a bid to win a contract at the famous La Masia training academy.

With the Spanish training focussed much more intensely on technique than English clubs tend to, perhaps Barcelona will turn Kebbie into a different style player to the one he might become had he stayed in England.

With his family upping roots to aid his move, there is a lot of pressure on the teenager to succeed.

Elliott · 14th June 2011, 15:03

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Originally Posted by jeston

Forget to post this yesterday.. The newbie mo0 again

"Kebbie, rumoured United target per my last update, played with Barca's Juvenil B team in a friendly yesterday."

For fuck's sake, mo0, you ditched me for this unreliable clown?

jeston · 14th June 2011, 15:05

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Originally Posted by Elliott

For fuck's sake, mo0, you ditched me for this unreliable clown?

Hey, he chose me! Get over it. Get your own informative newbie

datura · 14th June 2011, 15:36

He was mine first fuckers, you're just getting the sloppy seconds.

Drainy · 14th June 2011, 16:15

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Originally Posted by datura

He was mine first fuckers, you're just getting the sloppy seconds.

Can't someone just promote him so he can update us 1st hand?
He already has more of a reputation for knowledge than the majority of posters in the main forum.

On topic, it will be interesting to see how this works out. Hopefully the start of a change in culture for English players, who seem reluctant to move abroad.

711 · 14th June 2011, 17:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drainy

Can't someone just promote him so he can update us 1st hand?
He already has more of a reputation for knowledge than the majority of posters in the main forum.

On topic, it will be interesting to see how this works out. Hopefully the start of a change in culture for English players, who seem reluctant to move abroad.

In that case my cat should be promoted too. Cassie Cat's the name.

On second thoughts don't, I don't want to be outposted in my own house.

Marching · 14th June 2011, 21:54

Another nice pay day for Leeds following on from....

In 2006 Leeds were awarded £5m in compensation after Tom Taiwo and Michael Woods were signed by Chelsea.

And in 2009 Everton had to pay Leeds £600,000, which could rise to £1.5m, after signing United's then England youth captain Luke Garbutt.

jeston · 22nd June 2011, 13:49

Update from mo0

Quote:

barca reporting his Juvenil B appearances "didn't go so well" and "are not so positive" - makes you wonder if our bid was all it was made up to be!

datura · 22nd June 2011, 14:05

If I remember back it seemed to be his mum touting him around.

Drainy · 22nd June 2011, 14:10

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Originally Posted by datura

If I remember back it seemed to be his mum touting him around.

Yeah, I also remember her complaining that Kebbie wasn't given special treatment and had to do trials with the other boys his age.

On his performances so far, obviously its too early to say anything about his talent. It may take a while for him to settle into a new country and a new style of football.

RedRover · 22nd June 2011, 16:35

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Originally Posted by Drainy

Yeah, I also remember her complaining that Kebbie wasn't given special treatment and had to do trials with the other boys his age.

On his performances so far, obviously its too early to say anything about his talent. It may take a while for him to settle into a new country and a new style of football.

Will be interesting to see how he does.

Clearly the lads a top athlete. Funny how Barca talked about being petrified of Walcott's pace when they've played Arsenal - seems they're trying to develop one of their own.

Would be great for England if the lad comes good.

Elliott · 22nd June 2011, 17:18

Mods, it's high time mo0 gets promoted. He might be a two-timing whore, but he seems to know his onions.

Elliott · 31st December 2011, 09:54

Reportedly signed for Atletico. This is after trialing with Barca out yonder, according to newbie-mo0.

Sean_RedDevil · 13th January 2012, 08:05

Quote:

Leeds starlet Kebbie joins Atletico Madrid after failing to secure Barcelona deal

Former Leeds trainee Elliot Kebbie, 17, has agreed a four-year deal at Atletico Madrid after a trial.
Leeds are expected to receive £500,000 in compensation.

Halifax-born Kebbie had turned down a scholarship with the Yorkshire club.
Kebbie moved to Barcelona and played in a trial match with one of the Spanish giants’ youth teams at their famous La Masia training ground.
Leeds are lining up Tottenham defender Adam Smith, 20.

Daily Mail

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Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 13th January 2012, 08:38

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Originally Posted by Sean_RedDevil

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I so wanted him to sign for Barca

Marching · 18th January 2012, 12:58

Nice outcome...we get some dosh, AM get an unkown footballer and you lot get feck all.

Elliott · 18th January 2012, 13:10

Or, alternatively, you lose a very talented player, Atletico gain said player and we're not fucking bothered either way.

Marching · 18th January 2012, 13:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliott

Or, alternatively, you lose a very talented player, Atletico gain said player and we're not fucking bothered either way.

You make a good point Mr Kebbie.

RyanGoggs · 18th January 2012, 13:26

Half a million is no money if he is as talented as we are lead to believe. The fact that he hasn't signed for us should not be a motivating factor in letting him go abroad for peanuts.

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14th June 2011, 15:02	#41 (permalink)
Drifter No Lifer Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 30,939	Barcelona look to have won the race to sign Leeds United's teenager Elliot Kebbie, beating Manchester United to the Englishman. A statement on Leeds' official website read: Teenager Elliot Kebbie will not be taking up his place on the club's scholarship scheme next season. The youngster, who has spent eight years with the club's Academy prior to being offered a scholarship, re-located to Spain earlier this summer with his mother. The club has retained its right to compensation should he choose to pursue a football career in Spain and sign for another club. Last summer, the 16 year-old was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United, but Leeds were reluctant to do business with their Lancashire rivals. Kebbie is lightning quick, and abandoned a potential career as a sprinter in favour of focussing solely on football. He tends to play either on the wing or up front, and should he sign with Barcelona the Catalan club will have to pay substantial compensation to Leeds. He is currently trying out with Barca's Juvenil B team, and played his first match for the team on Sunday in a bid to win a contract at the famous La Masia training academy. With the Spanish training focussed much more intensely on technique than English clubs tend to, perhaps Barcelona will turn Kebbie into a different style player to the one he might become had he stayed in England. With his family upping roots to aid his move, there is a lot of pressure on the teenager to succeed.

14th June 2011, 15:36	#44 (permalink)
datura First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: so it goes Posts: 9,135	He was mine first fuckers, you're just getting the sloppy seconds.

14th June 2011, 21:54	#47 (permalink)
Marching Admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 35,033	Another nice pay day for Leeds following on from.... In 2006 Leeds were awarded £5m in compensation after Tom Taiwo and Michael Woods were signed by Chelsea. And in 2009 Everton had to pay Leeds £600,000, which could rise to £1.5m, after signing United's then England youth captain Luke Garbutt.

22nd June 2011, 14:05	#49 (permalink)
datura First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: so it goes Posts: 9,135	If I remember back it seemed to be his mum touting him around.

22nd June 2011, 17:18	#52 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 8,533	Mods, it's high time mo0 gets promoted. He might be a two-timing whore, but he seems to know his onions.

31st December 2011, 09:54	#53 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 8,533	Reportedly signed for Atletico. This is after trialing with Barca out yonder, according to newbie-mo0.

18th January 2012, 12:58	#56 (permalink)
Marching Admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 35,033	Nice outcome...we get some dosh, AM get an unkown footballer and you lot get feck all.

18th January 2012, 13:10	#57 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 8,533	Or, alternatively, you lose a very talented player, Atletico gain said player and we're not fucking bothered either way.

18th January 2012, 13:26	#59 (permalink)
RyanGoggs tasted George Michael Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,850	Half a million is no money if he is as talented as we are lead to believe. The fact that he hasn't signed for us should not be a motivating factor in letting him go abroad for peanuts.