Daniel James - Failed Leeds United transfer
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
I'm sure he's distraught playing for us now
That's fecking crazy
. They must've been fuming. Just shows how owners can feck with everything.
. They must've been fuming. Just shows how owners can feck with everything.Wow- didn’t realise it was that close! Makes Swansea look like a shower of C**ts.
the Leeds guy was basically in tears because it didn't happen, the soft cnut
Thanks for posting this, a fascinating insight to the mess that goes on. What's interesting is how many people are there, any of those can leak information. It's no wonder deals get out to the media, some of which can seem like media nonsense, but can even get this far.
That presenters voice...
That's a pretty shitty thing to do to both James and Leeds, and I fecking hate Leeds, so me saying they were hard done by carries some weight let me tell you. That said, them not getting the deal ensured we got him, and it also probably ensured they failed to get promoted. So, all's well that ends well (for us).
Very interesting video.
not really clear about why it fell through though. Was it really just Swansea pulling their leg?
not really clear about why it fell through though. Was it really just Swansea pulling their leg?
This video will be gold when he wins us the league with a last minute goal at Anfield in 2-3 years.
Acting 8/10
Script 7/10
Music 6/10 (Needed Celine Dion at the end)
Overall good mix of drama and comedy. The teaser pic from the sequel looks way more promising...
Script 7/10
Music 6/10 (Needed Celine Dion at the end)
Overall good mix of drama and comedy. The teaser pic from the sequel looks way more promising...
Sounds creepy....
Is that.... Russell Crowe!?
Also gives some minute insight into the intricacies of the real thing. Fans were probably hurling abuse online and criticising their club, but so many moving parts in reality.
Was just about to say it ! It feckin is !
wow I had no idea it got so close that he actually was there, already posing for photos and stuff. All worked out for him in the end but he must have been pissed at the time.
Leeds or money
Had no idea it was that close. As in, literally just needed his name signed at the bottom. Crazy.
Him and his dad were a tight bond. You can understand the emotions a bit more after watching this.. Probably determined to absolutely smash it here and make his pops proud (but I think he already has).
The man is a cretin - he cried at Griffin Park when Brentford effectively ended their automatic promotion hopes, this was sweet kharma after he tried to get into the Away dressing room and drug testing area to confront Ollie Watkins cos he reckoned he dived for a pen when Brentford played at Elland Road.
Anyway this series is just a puff piece for the owner, his entourage and something for the Leeds fans to cream themselves over. I'd give it a wide swerve myself.
That was interesting to watch.
I had nice things about the crying guy but after learning stuff about him never mind.
As for Dan James...what a weird 2019 he’s had huh.
I had nice things about the crying guy but after learning stuff about him never mind.
As for Dan James...what a weird 2019 he’s had huh.
Amazing
Brilliant. Well done Swansea!
The chief executive and the owners disagreed on the terms of the transfer (as you probably got from the clip). It could have been the valuation of the player (the owners wanted more money), the structure of the deal (cash up front, installments), the might have wanted a sell-on clause (or if there was one, a bigger one), a buyback clause. Basically, the owners didn't like whatever terms the chief executive had discussed with Leeds. Seems weird that the executive didn't communicate this hiccup to Leeds, but he might have been busy trying to convince the owners to take the offer that was on the table, or trying to extract from them what terms they might have considered acceptable.
I reckon he must be a fan, loads of Aussies support them after the Viduka and Kewell days
The bearded guy needs to take a course in How signing players is easy; getting rid, not so -- Edward Woodward.
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Wasn't there even rumors of him overtaking the the club a couple of years ago?
Are we sure Crowe isnt referring to Leeds Rhino? I thought he was a Rugby League fan even though he came from New Zealand.
Interesting stuff. Can’t imagine the mess it is to sign a high profile player from another league or country. Especially some Portuguese player with investors having a stake in them
Wow, our gain though.
Couldn't have happened to a nicer club.
Maybe some other team called Swansea at the last minute and said “if ya wait until summer”....
I didn't know it was that close to happening, not sure from the vid was it Leeds or Cardiff's fault?
Great insight into how these things are done and can see why things get leaked with all that staff walking around listening to conversations.
Great insight into how these things are done and can see why things get leaked with all that staff walking around listening to conversations.
Enjoyed that, crazy how late deals can fall apart.
Swansea
Couldn't have happened to a better club.
Bet hes gutted playing for us now
Bet hes gutted playing for us now
The worst thing about watching this video was that you can see how close he and his dad where. Breaks my heart that he never got to see his lad playing for Man United.
Worked out very well for everyone... except Leeds
In reality transfers are extremely complicated with so many people involved, so many things that can change and so many things that can go wrong. It’s not as simple as fans seem to think.