Livet etter Beckford

[Promotion 2010]

Scunthorpe United’s Hooper favourite to replace Newcastle bound Beckford
By TSSPublished: January 8, 2010
Posted in: LUFC, Posts

The favourite is Gary Hooper at 2/1, although the odds on Aaron McLean have fallen sharply to 4/1 after rumours involving him emerged earlier. Both are proven goalscorers at this level with a decent goals per game ratio so seem to fit the bill. The full odds are as follows;

Hooper, G 2/1   
McLean, A 4/1   
Sharp, B 5/1   

Barnard, L 10/1 
Austin C 12/1   
Jackson, S 12/1   
Pericard, V 14/1   
Garner, J 14/1 
Bent, M 14/1

Boyd K 20/1 
Healy, D 20/1 
Vokes, S 20/1
Brodie, R 20/1 
Harewood, M 20/1

Eastwood, F 25/1
Camara, H 25/1 
Stead, J 25/1
Lambert, R 33/1
Le Fondre, A 33/1
Holt, G 33/1
Hughes, L 50/1

Odds correct as of 13:50pm, 08-01-10

[Promotion 2010]

More on Jermaine Beckford’s possible replacements
By TSSPublished: January 9, 2010

All the attention today will be on Elland Road to see whether or not Jermaine Beckford makes an appearence, but with his transfer clearly inevitable, I thought we should look deeper at the stats of his possible successors.

After one user criticised my earlier post claiming that the Beckford to Newcastle deal was done, I feel I should first clarify my position on this. I still believe the deal is done, but it’s simply a case of crossing the i’s and dotting the t’s. Jermaine Beckford clearly made that statement saying he was going to Newcastle, or else the club would have dismissed it by now. It’d be stupid of them not to as any other potential suitors would go elsewhere if they believed (as it appears) the deal is already as good as done. I guess today will reveal a lot, but a company like Goal.com aren’t going to make quotes they can’t back up or court-case happy, Ken Bates led Leeds United would be sending the lawyers round.

Anyway, back to the point at hand. I’ve compiled a table of stats for the four strikers the bookies are favouring to replace Beckford. The appearences and goals are league games only and for the club they are currently signed to.

    Apps Goals GPG
Jermaine Beckford Leeds United  105 63 0.6
Gary Hooper Scunthorpe United 62 31 0.5
Aaron McLean Peterborough United 115 55 0.48
Lee Barnard Southend United 73 35 0.48
Billy Sharp Sheffield United 53 8 0.15

It’s worth noting that Billy Sharp’s record away from Sheffield is a lot better. His average goals per game ratio at Scunthorpe United for example was 0.64, which is better than that of Beckford’s at Leeds. Similarly, whilst he’s been on loan at Doncaster Rovers he’s managed a record of 0.625 goals per game. It just seems that at Sheffield United, he’s never really been able to perform as he can.

Looking at the stats with that in mind, it’s quite obvious why these are the players the bookies are favouring. Leeds United need to replace Beckford with someone capable of one in two. They’re more likely to invest in someone of a relatively young age, which is why 21-year-old Hooper was 2/1 favourite the last time I checked. Leeds United will also need a player capable of peforming in the Championship, and since Hooper is already at that level with struggling Scunthorpe, he ticks all the right boxes. You don’t have to be a professional scout to be able to see the list of criteria required by Leeds, but the one thing no one has really considered is cash.

We’re all assuming Beckford will go for somewhere in the region of £2m. I aren’t convinced Scunthorpe would part with their star-player for such a price, especially since his departure would almost certainly seal their fate as one of the relegated teams from this years Championship. Whilst Hooper is my preferred choice of replacement, the big questions are whether we can get him for the same (or less) than we get for Beckford, and will Bates be willing to add further funds if not?

A quote from Hooper yesterday, in response to the speculation has been interpreted differently by many fans, but for me, it signals his willingness to join Leeds;

“I want to stay at Scunny, but it will be in the back of everyone’s head that I will be going there.

“But I am staying at Scunny and playing at Derby tomorrow hopefully.

“I would be keen (to stay) but if a big club comes in, you never know.”

Given we’re the only team I’m aware of being linked with Hooper, the big club must be us. Maybe it’s years of supporting Leeds that’s made me cynical, but when a player refuses to catergorically rule out a move away from a club, it tends to mean he’s leaving, which is exactly what he’s done here. The door is wide open and this is a screaming invitation for Simon Grayson to collect.

Billy Sharp meanwhile is a definite option. Out of favour at Sheffield United, so undoubtedly available on the cheap. He’s also young and as I pointed out above, he has got a 0.6+ ratio away from Sheffield. He’d tick all the right boxes not only in terms of playing criteria, but also in terms of cost, which would undoubtedly make him Bates’ favourite and give him an edge over the others.

Billy Sharp and Gary Hooper then clearly leading the way, but Aaron McLean and Lee Barnard are good outside shots. That said, this is Simon Grayson whose transfer dealings have never been done publically. Very little was heard about Max Gradel before he signed on the dotted line, so an unexpected striker like the earlier linked Steve Davies from Derby shouldn’t be ruled out. Should make for an interesting few weeks anyway!

[Promotion 2010]

Toppscorern i League One 8/1-2010:

Coca-Cola Football League One
League  Cup  Europe  Other  

Player Team League Cup Europe Other Total
1 Beckford Leeds United         16 4 0 0 20
 

2 Holt Norwich City                14 6 0 0 20 (1 pen)
 

3 Lambert Southampton          16 3 0 0 19 (6 pen)
 

4 Barnard Southend United      15 2 0 0 17 (4 pen)
 

5 Rhodes Huddersfield Town     11 4 0 0 15
 

6 Easter Milton Keynes Dons     10 5 0 0 15 (2 pen)
 

7 Forster Brighton & Hove Alb   11 2 0 0 13 (2 pen)
 

8 Hoolahan Norwich City          10 3 0 0 13 (4 pen)
 

9 Jackson Gillingham               10 3 0 0 13 (5 pen)
 

10 Baker Stockport County        9 4 0 0 13 (5 pen)
 

11 Martin Norwich City              7 6 0 0 13
 

12 Burton Charlton Athletic       12 0 0 0 12 (4 pen)
 

13 Lallana Southampton             9 3 0 0 12
 

14 Paynter Swindon Town          9 3 0 0 12 (3 pen)
 

15 Harris Millwall                       6 5 0 0 11
 

16 Lisbie Colchester United       10 0 0 0 10 (4 pen)
 

17 Jones Walsall                       8 1 0 0 9
 

18 Morison Millwall                    8 1 0 0 9
 

19 Bailey Charlton Athletic         8 1 0 0 9 (1 pen)
 

20 Murray Brighton & Hove Alb   7 2 0 0 9 (2 pen)


Bare Becks av Leedsspillerne i topp 20!

[Promotion 2010]

Toppscorern i League One 8/1-2010:

Coca-Cola Football League One
League  Cup  Europe  Other  

Player Team League Cup Europe Other Total
1 Beckford Leeds United         16 4 0 0 20
 

Bare Becks av Leedsspillerne i topp 20!

Hva? 0 mål i Europa? Det holder ikke mål!

Jazzå, du redigerer deg INN i mitt innlegg også nå da!  

[Jon R]

Toppscorern i League One 8/1-2010:

Coca-Cola Football League One
League  Cup  Europe  Other  

Player Team League Cup Europe Other Total
1 Beckford Leeds United         16 4 0 0 20
 

Bare Becks av Leedsspillerne i topp 20!

Jazzå, du redigerer deg INN i mitt innlegg også nå da!  

Steike! Det var da slett ikke meningen. Beklager. 

[Kickthemdown]

Smith er desverre bare en kvart av det han engang var, denne misforståtte posisjonensplasseringen hans har bidratt til å ødelegge karrieren hans. Som midtbanespiller er han og har ALLTID vært en begrenset utgave, jeg har sett han spille der mange ganger og jeg synes han er direkte dårlig i den posisjonen

En av Newcastle's beste og viktigste spillere denne sesongen. Så nå tar du en smule feil...

[ooh aah]

Vi får håpe at Beckford blir ut sesongen. SG har vært fantastisk på de fleste lånespillerne, men kanskje ikke spisser er det han (og teamet) kan best. Grella og Somma er kjøpt, med begrenset suksess. Trundle, Constantine og Vokes har jo også vært fiaskoer etter min mening.

[jaho]

Vi får håpe at Beckford blir ut sesongen. SG har vært fantastisk på de fleste lånespillerne, men kanskje ikke spisser er det han (og teamet) kan best. Grella og Somma er kjøpt, med begrenset suksess. Trundle, Constantine og Vokes har jo også vært fiaskoer etter min mening.

tror nok grayson ikke hadde noe med Constantine`s opphold i Leeds å gjøre..

[Runar]

Smith er desverre bare en kvart av det han engang var, denne misforståtte posisjonensplasseringen hans har bidratt til å ødelegge karrieren hans. Som midtbanespiller er han og har ALLTID vært en begrenset utgave, jeg har sett han spille der mange ganger og jeg synes han er direkte dårlig i den posisjonen

En av Newcastle's beste og viktigste spillere denne sesongen. Så nå tar du en smule feil...

Fordi han no gjør det bra i CCC sentralt så tar jeg feil?

[Tom S]

Smith er desverre bare en kvart av det han engang var, denne misforståtte posisjonensplasseringen hans har bidratt til å ødelegge karrieren hans. Som midtbanespiller er han og har ALLTID vært en begrenset utgave, jeg har sett han spille der mange ganger og jeg synes han er direkte dårlig i den posisjonen

En av Newcastle's beste og viktigste spillere denne sesongen. Så nå tar du en smule feil...

Fordi han no gjør det bra i CCC sentralt så tar jeg feil?

Uten å blande meg for mykje inn i diskusjonen deres;
men ettersom Smith vert regna som N'castles beste og viktigste spiller i sin midtbanerolle så vil eg halle mot at du tar ein smule feil når du hevder han er direkte dårlig i den posisjonen.

[Same]

Mange mener at Beckford ikke bør dra fra klubben, selv om han kan få 3. dobbelt av lønna han har pr. dags dato. Selv kan jeg godt forstå om han blir fristet av et sånt tilbud og drar, klandrer han ikke av den grunnen. Men om dette er sant om Joe Cole som står på SkySports, så må jeg si jeg ikke skjønner hva gutten tenker med.

"  An early one from the tabloids on Tuesday and most newspapers are reporting that Joe Cole's contract talks with Chelsea have stalled. Cole's current deal expires at the end of the season and reports claim he wants £130,000 a week to stay, while Chelsea will not go above £100,000. "

Hvordan i alle dager kan han kreve mer enn 100 000 pund i uka ? Skulle alle fotballspillere på Joe Cole sitt nivå hatt 130 000 pund i uka i lønn så ville jo nærmest alle klubbene gå konkurs. Det er jo rett og slett ikke bærekraftig... Griske fotballspillere ødelegger sporten

[trondt]

Griske fotballspillere ødelegger sporten

Griske fotballspillere og dumsnille ledere har allerede ødelagt sporten.

[DenHviteYeboah]

Griske fotballspillere ødelegger sporten

Griske fotballspillere og dumsnille ledere har allerede ødelagt sporten.

Ridsdale og noen spillere ødela klubben vår......

[Runar]

Smith er desverre bare en kvart av det han engang var, denne misforståtte posisjonensplasseringen hans har bidratt til å ødelegge karrieren hans. Som midtbanespiller er han og har ALLTID vært en begrenset utgave, jeg har sett han spille der mange ganger og jeg synes han er direkte dårlig i den posisjonen

En av Newcastle's beste og viktigste spillere denne sesongen. Så nå tar du en smule feil...

Fordi han no gjør det bra i CCC sentralt så tar jeg feil?

Uten å blande meg for mykje inn i diskusjonen deres;
men ettersom Smith vert regna som N'castles beste og viktigste spiller i sin midtbanerolle så vil eg halle mot at du tar ein smule feil når du hevder han er direkte dårlig i den posisjonen.

No e det jo potensielt ikke det vi skal diskutere. Og jeg skal innrømme at jeg ikke har sett Smith spille i år, men som det står i innlegget midt så har jeg sett han spille mange kamper sentralt i PL. Og iforhold til den kapasiteten han var som spiss så er han direkte dårlig.

Og jeg ser forsatt ikke hvilke ferdigheter han har som gjør at han skal være en stor kapasitet sentralt på midtbanen

[sindre12]

At Becks forlater oss er en tragedie men vi kan skaffe en som kan skore mye mål. Danny Webber kunne vært spennende men min favoritt vil være å hente inn Daniel Sturridge på lån fra Chelsea om det er mulig.

[rogak]

Leeds ponder ambitious bid for Villa striker HarewoodLeeds United have joined the race for Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood.

The People says Harewood is on Leeds boss Simon Grayson's shortlist to replace want-away striker Jermaine Beckford.

Harewood is available from Villa on-loan this month and is also wanted by Hull City and Newcastle United.

Marion Harewood kan vel være en god erstatter?

[h.b]

En bedre spiss enn Beckford. Får vi ham. Ja da kan Newcastle få ham for 1,5 mill pund mot at de låner oss en midtbanespiller ut sesongen

[auren]

Vil heller at Beckford blir og at Newcastle får Harewood, enn at vi får Harewood på lån noen måneder og at Newcastle kjøper Becks.

auren

[Runar]

Skulle vi ende opp med Harewood så må vi ASAP skaffe oss bedre forutsetninger for å kunne komme til innleggsposisjoner. Han og Becchio i front ville vært tøffe og hanskes med i boksen

[auren]

Skulle vi ende opp med Harewood så må vi ASAP skaffe oss bedre forutsetninger for å kunne komme til innleggsposisjoner. Han og Becchio i front ville vært tøffe og hanskes med i boksen

Helt enig. Men jeg tror Grayson ønsker å stille med en target man og en kjapp bakromsspiller på topp. Laget er ikke vant til å spille med to "stasjonære" spisser på topp, og det vil være en for stor risiko å begynne med dette nå så sent i sesongen. Og som du sier Runar, skal vi først spille med to hodesterke spillere i angrep må innleggene bli bedre (både fra kant, og ikke minst på offansive dødballer). Det beste er om Beckford blir, og så kan vi heller kjøpe en enda bedre erstatter til sommeren når / hvis vi rykker opp.

auren

[MrK]

La oss nå vente til han evt blir solgt - det kan tydligvis ta tid!

[B_Ød]

...blir nok ikke så vanskelig som mange tror...

[Promotion 2010]

Ifølge denne artikkelen er Leeds villige til å signe Marlon Harewood ved å betale halve lønnen hans til £ 15.000 pr måned, altså HALVE lønnen han har hos Aston Villa.

MEN da er vel dette en no-go pga vårt lønnstak. Eller er det rom for å øke Becks lønn til £ 15.000 hvis det er penger det står på?

http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Leeds-United-look-to-capture-Harewood-in-loan-deal/4950/

Leeds United look to capture Harewood in loan dealJanuary 13, 2010 | Transfer news | 3 Comments | 
Marlon Harewood Leeds United manager Simon Grayson is reported to be keen on signing Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood until the end of the season.

According to the Daily Mirror, Grayson wants to boost his attack and Leeds' promotion chances, should they lose star striker Jermaine Beckford .

Harewood has just returned to Aston Villa following a loan spell at Newcastle United , who are interested in signing Leeds striker Beckford himself.  Ironically, should Beckford move to St James Park, Harewood could be his replacement.

30 year-old Harewood does not appear to be in Villa manager Martin O'Neill's plans and has managed only 6 goals at Villa Park since moving there in 2007.  Nonetheless, he showed that he has retained an eye for goal during his spell at Newcastle, netting 5 times in 15 appearances.

Elland Road boss Grayson hopes that Harewood's experience would help secure promotion to the Championship for Leeds United .  However, a potential six month deal could be dependent on Villa agreeing to fund half of Harewood’s £30,000-a-week wages.

[jarle]

Nå snakker vi..


Marlon inn og Beckford ut for en bra sum penger...
Pluss en låne deal fra Barcodes i tillegg...

Vi har jo utrolig dårlig råd skal vi tro Bates... ( null Torp Arch tross Delph salg)

Så det kan bli en vinn vinn for oss!!!
Penger i kasse
En bedre spiss en Becks inn
+ en loan player fra Barcodes.

[Runar]

Nå snakker vi..


Marlon inn og Beckford ut for en bra sum penger...
Pluss en låne deal fra Barcodes i tillegg...

Vi har jo utrolig dårlig råd skal vi tro Bates... ( null Torp Arch tross Delph salg)

Så det kan bli en vinn vinn for oss!!!
Penger i kasse
En bedre spiss en Becks inn
+ en loan player fra Barcodes.

Lurer på hvem Newcastle har på benken eller tribunen som skal være god nok for oss?

[GeirO]

Kan Ikke O'Neill la Harewood spille, og så kan vi få Carew gratis 

[Promotion 2010]

Becks watch day 12: Mick McCarthy hits the nail on the head
By TSSPublished: January 12, 2010
â–º RetweetSome words of wisdom from Mick McCarthy after being asked about the Beckford rumours;

“Us and how many others have been linked with Beckford? Do you think his agent might be working overtime?”

Indeed we do Mick! Infact, many of us believe that his agent has been whispering in Jermaine’s ear for quite some time in a bid to engineer a move away from Leeds. After all, he’s got to make some money out of his number one client while he can. Not many people fall on their feet quite as well as this particular chancer and manage to blag there way through life on a wing and prayer.

So, day 12 in the Beckford Watch saga.

Wolves â€" As above, McCarthy hasn’t really confirmed his interest but does admit he’s looking for more options upfront. Any move here however sounds like it could leave Beckford warming the bench with McCarthy saying that he would suffer if any of his two main strikers were injured, which suggests Beckford would get a bit part at best.

Newcastle United â€" It’s almost like Chris Hughton is trying to play brag with Ken Bates and if there’s once person you don’t want to play such games with, it’s our Kenneth. Basically, the story is currently along the lines of, Leeds keep knocking bids back and are alledgedly wanting £2m, Hughton insists Newcastle aren’t the sort of club to pay over the odds for unproven players (ha), Leeds stand firm, Newcastle try to bluff by claiming they’ll go elsewhere and not wait around forever, Leeds ignore them and sit patiently waiting for bid number four…

Hull City â€" The fishing town of Hull have pretty much been ruled out after reports suggest they won’t be joining the race. Quite happy about that one, would hate to think we’d become a feeder club for this bunch of bandwagoners.

Sunderland â€" Seems to have been a non-starter as there’s nothing really linking him to them today. Wouldn’t surprise me if this was a rumour made up just to annoy the Toon fans, but much like every other team that’s been half-linked, you never know. Grayson and Bates like to do business quietly, which means someone could end up signing him with no one having a clue until the last second.

[auren]

Ifølge denne artikkelen er Leeds villige til å signe Marlon Harewood ved å betale halve lønnen hans til £ 15.000 pr måned, altså HALVE lønnen han har hos Aston Villa.

MEN da er vel dette en no-go pga vårt lønnstak. Eller er det rom for å øke Becks lønn til £ 15.000 hvis det er penger det står på?

http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Leeds-United-look-to-capture-Harewood-in-loan-deal/4950/

Leeds United look to capture Harewood in loan dealJanuary 13, 2010 | Transfer news | 3 Comments | 
Marlon Harewood Leeds United manager Simon Grayson is reported to be keen on signing Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood until the end of the season.

According to the Daily Mirror, Grayson wants to boost his attack and Leeds' promotion chances, should they lose star striker Jermaine Beckford .

Harewood has just returned to Aston Villa following a loan spell at Newcastle United , who are interested in signing Leeds striker Beckford himself.  Ironically, should Beckford move to St James Park, Harewood could be his replacement.

30 year-old Harewood does not appear to be in Villa manager Martin O'Neill's plans and has managed only 6 goals at Villa Park since moving there in 2007.  Nonetheless, he showed that he has retained an eye for goal during his spell at Newcastle, netting 5 times in 15 appearances.

Elland Road boss Grayson hopes that Harewood's experience would help secure promotion to the Championship for Leeds United .  However, a potential six month deal could be dependent on Villa agreeing to fund half of Harewood’s £30,000-a-week wages.

Så lenge vi ikke eier Harewood, blir nok dette sett på som lånekostnader og ikke direkte lønn. Det vil si at for å få Harewood på lån i 4 måneder, koster det oss: 4*4*15000 pund = 240.000 pund. Det er jo veldig dyrt, men kan selvsagt være en smart investering hvis Beckford drar. Vi innkasserer sannsynligvis 1.5 - 2 millioner på Beckford uansett.

Spørsmålet er hvorfor ikke Newcastle går for en lånedeal eller permanent overgang for Harewood. Det må jo være en deal som er til det beste for alle parter (foruten Beckford da).

Det blir spennende dager og uker fremover

auren

[jarle]

15.000 i mnd x 4 = 45.000 pund...

han har vel ikke 30.000 i uka i Aston Villa?


hva er rett her?

[Promotion 2010]

15.000 i mnd x 4 = 45.000 pund...

han har vel ikke 30.000 i uka i Aston Villa?


hva er rett her?

Eh...

However, a potential six month deal could be dependent on Villa agreeing to fund half of Harewood’s £30,000-a-week wages.