I`m full of both a sense of dread and, weirdly, optimism about what we`re going to do in the summer.
Certainly, I feel the former simply because of the amount of signings that have gone wrong this season but, equally, the latter because we simply cannot get it wrong again – can we?
Victor Orta certainly has his work cut out persuading us that he is the man to bring in the right players because, let`s be honest, players like Laurens De Bock have been pretty woeful.
The left-back has been speaking about his adaptation period recently, too, and it`s fair to say most of our fans aren`t convinced.
Laurens De Bock says he is happy with his transition from Belgium to England, despite a hard start to life at Leeds United:https://t.co/El2n1uJZd6
? Phil Hay (@PhilHayYEP) March 20, 2018
Surely defending is defending?…. not thought much about him since he joined.
Been lacking defensively and not got forward much either.
What`s your opinion now Phil?, saw you comment in favour of him shortly after he signed… still think he`s been a decent signing?? Mick Ward (@MWardy21) March 20, 2018
looked neat and tidy against Hull but has been very ragged since then. Positioning and decision-making a concern.
? Phil Hay (@PhilHayYEP) March 20, 2018
he needs to adjust to the abnormal physicality of this division, like many other players from abroad who came here. If he do that is another matter
? Kamil Biały (@Lajt89) March 20, 2018
Sorry about the negative comments LDB. There is always a toxic element of fans at every club, born out of frustration more than anything, the vast majority of Leeds fans are without question the best in the land. MoT
? Nick Milburn (@toppoff1) March 20, 2018
? TheCheeseWedgeAssassin (@TCWA_LUFC) March 20, 2018
He`s been disappointing so far
? BigRich (@southeastlower) March 20, 2018
Think he means he`s settled into his flat ok and wife likes it as it`s next to Aldi`s lol
? Kenneth Roy Brown (@kennybrown1964) March 20, 2018
We haven’t enjoyed the transition tho Laurens
? Will fisher (@fish10102000) March 20, 2018
Let`s make no mistake, he`s world class.
? Richard Longbottom (@richardl73) March 20, 2018
Phil I hope you managed to write up that article with a straight face, happy with his transition
? Eamonn (@etmcg78) March 20, 2018
Maybe he`ll improve now that he knows what is expected but, to me, it`s been another gamble that has back-fired and so we still need a left-back.