Okay, this is really..Marcelo Bielsa appointed as Leeds United manager
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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.
Okay, this is really..He's box office. And his teams are great to watch. He's also nuts.
Interesting to see how a Bielsa side will look in a 46 match season.
He'll be gone before 20 games.
This is like hiring a Formula 1 racer to drive a bin lorry.
Should have called the police
Phil Foden is going on a season long loan, Angus Gunn possibly signing permanently
Whatever you say about him, no matter how long or short it lasts for, he brings entertainment to football.
Whether that's for the right reasons or wrong...
Whether that's for the right reasons or wrong...
Had his first press conference earlier, spoke a good game like most new managers do but said he wanted to get rid of 15 players and bring in 5 or 6 new ones.
He’s either going to bring them up to the prem or it’ll backfire completely.
He’s either going to bring them up to the prem or it’ll backfire completely.
Here's the introductory 80 minute press conference.
Bielsa saying about 3 words every minute and translator guy making three sentences out of it. Reminds me when Chelsea had that translator for Ranieri.
Do they have signed new players and have ambitions regarding promotion or what?
Here's the introductory 80 minute press conference.
Bielsa saying about 3 words every minute and translator guy making three sentences out of it. Reminds me when Chelsea had that translator for Ranieri.
He watched all 51 of Leeds games from last season. If nothing else, he's an obsessive who does his homework!
Impressive!
Who has an 80 minute press conference?!?! What a guy
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They've got Lewis Baker (central midfielder) and possibly Jamal Blackman (giant goalkeeper) on loan from Chelsea.
Does this mean I have to want them to do well? Ugh.
Does this mean I have to want them to do well? Ugh.
A United fan by more reticent to want Leeds to do well, but the prospect of Bielsa football being implemented at Championship level is an interesting proposition in itself. In essence, it's the task of taking non-elite football players and attempting to get them to play elite style football surrounded by a majority of teams who will, in contrast, attempt to play the exact opposite. The relative success of Bielsa might have influence on other lower league managers in terms of playing style. Certainly, I'd love to see progressive football embraced at all levels of the game.
Should acquaint himself nicely with English football. So his next move to OT will go smoothly. 
Very good point his pressing game is so demanding. Championship football is Saturday Tuesday tough league.! Could start well and drop off late season.
I hope not, he's fecking mentalShould acquaint himself nicely with English football. So his next move to OT will go smoothly.
How is that possible? I mean, with a nickname like "El loco" and all... Let's reunite Ander with his old boss.I hope not, he's fecking mental
Signed some good players today. Barry Douglas who was key LWB for Wolves last season (surprised they're letting him go).Do they have signed new players and have ambitions regarding promotion or what?
Also signing Bamford from Boro for 7m which is a steal for striker of his quality in this league.
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Loco querido, love him so much.
Hah. Should have our pampered millionaires do the same sometime.
hahaha the best, imagine hiring him after Van Gaal and Mourinho but perhaps only the strongest mentalitties would stay and we would play some great football
Will tune in today for a bit to see how he does and they set up. After community shield and before our game seems a good time
Leeds looking good already. 1-0 up over Stoke, the favourites to win the league.
Tbf they look much more organised than seasons past
Still early days yet.
Still early days yet.
Could be revolutionary. Hopefully he's managing in the premier league next season.
They look good
Great, now we’ve got commentators wanking over Leeds’ style of play as well
leeds have looked really good in the first 45 minutes... and Jack Butland (who I said all summer was England's best keeper) making me look stupid!
I see he is working his magic at Leeds already. I wish he wasnt a nutter I wanted him to replace Fergie
Some beautiful passages of play from Leeds. It will all be up in flames soon enough though - it's Bielsa!
Yeah, this is the worry. Didn't he start absolutely fantastically at Marseille and then crumble?
Yeah, pretty much!
Considering the City and Liverpool love-in on here, I guess it makes sense to throw Leeds in the mix too. Complete the holy trinity.
Butland can't kick properly and also weak on crosses. Nowhere near good enough for a CL team.
Quality read that.
Hope he does well, it would be great to see Leeds back in the Premier League, rivalry and all.
He is quality but why has he never made it to a giant club?