Leeds are surely well aware that we need to really clear things out in the summer and start again and it looks as though many are starting to feel that way.
As fans, it’s been clear for a while that we’ve not been happy with the way the squad has been set up and is balanced – for want of a better word.
We need the club to really have a ruthless approach in the summer, then, and it looks as though Phil Hay agrees with such a sentiment.
Indeed, he posted this on Twitter after our latest loss at the weekend:
The way it looks to me – the players have thrown in the towel and are going through the motions. Leeds need to weed out those who can't hack it at this club, of which there are several.
— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) April 28, 2018
Fans clearly agreed, too, so let’s see what has been said:
So… Those tough enough to be Leeds United. Fans are Leeds… Now time to see which players are LEEDS UNITED!!!!
— Jojo 💙💛 (@JoJrl) April 28, 2018
& the manager?..
— Lee Thompson (@lufcThommo) April 28, 2018
I think part of the problem is @andrearadri is more interested in the commercial aspect of the club rather than what happens on the pitch, the team needs serious investment and I've no confidence in our recruitment policy #LUFC
— William Neil (@neilyboy1919) April 28, 2018
Into em phil
— Matthew (@Matt_EarthPro) April 28, 2018
Which players are they do you think?
— Matt 🇦🇷 (@mattolufc) April 29, 2018
Phil can you name the 7 please #LUFC just to see if it’s the same as mine 👍
— eddieleeds (@eddieleeds1) April 29, 2018
Bring him home pic.twitter.com/ls2hZDOoQ4
— Boysey (@KevinBoyes4) April 28, 2018
The team selection today spoke volumes. Heckingbottom knows he needs results to keep his job so didn’t give any youngsters a chance. He can’t stop losing games, he’s had a chance, he’s got to go.
— Lucas (@LucasLUFC1) April 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/THuff1994/status/990348716728086530
The Verdict
I’d argue there are about ten players at least that need to be moved on in the summer.
Whether or not we can get them to shift is another thing altogether, though, with it clear some are on decent contracts.
It’s safe to say it’s going to be an interesting window regardless, though.
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