16 May 2019 10:51:48
Just read Marcelo Bielsa Wikipedia page, didn't know much about him but what a character, seems to have a lot of respect from players and managers, looks like he really thinks outside the box. Looking at his club record he doesn't seem to hang around for very long, and with two clubs it was arguments with the club over backing for new players so I wonder if this would have a effect on us getting him. Reading it though he literally lives breaths and sleeps football. Ed do you think we would have any chance?

{Ed007's Note - I don't see why not if he leaves Leeds.}


1.) 16 May 2019
16 May 2019 11:23:07
Watched that game last night and Leeds were certainly a fast-paced attacking side - and I think we have better players in most areas.
Maybe caught out defensively a bit too much - but as long as we score more than the opposition - right?


2.) 16 May 2019
16 May 2019 11:45:33
Sorry ED007 Bielsa? I just cannot see what you see in him as a manager, last night his tactics were woeful and defensively Leeds were a shambles.
Then take into account his poor grasp of English and his even poorer knowledge of Celtic and Scottish football and his age 59/ 60 It is a big NO from this Tim.


3.) 16 May 2019
16 May 2019 12:20:25
Timalloy, he comes across as a manager that lives and breathes football, very well respected and many of his ideas are used by people who wish to follow his advice.

I agree he doesn't tick many boxes for me but he has done ok with Leeds, getting a play off place in the championship. His record before, runner up to Uefa cup in 2011 with Bilbao, winning leagues in Argentina shows he can do well with teams. Bilbao in 2011/ 12 played Man U off the park, can remember watching the passing and movement this was before Man U were s**t.


4.) 16 May 2019
16 May 2019 12:21:10
Tim why do you think knowledge of the league and club is necessary?

Don’t you think that would leave us with a very small pool of candidates most of which will be poorer coaches than the likes of Bielsa, Bilic, Ranieri etc.?


5.) 16 May 2019
16 May 2019 12:55:33
I don't think Win Jansen had knowledge of league or vast knowledge club when he stopped them getting 10iar.

Any manager with a good reputation and experience will do their homework on any team before they take the reigns. I honestly believe though the board has made their decision and are holding out till after Cup Final.


6.) 16 May 2019
16 May 2019 13:18:51
Don't think the knowledge of the league or the club, is that important, but being able to converse easily in English is.


7.) 16 May 2019
16 May 2019 14:02:58
Before he took the Leeds jobs he watched every single one of their games from the previous season. So I'm sure he would do the same with us. Would love him to get the job but won't be holding my breath.


8.) 16 May 2019
16 May 2019 14:36:01
I would suggest 2 reasons he won't come to us
1) Leeds fans love him and want him to stay.
2) £3.7 million a year.

Leeds can push the boat out to chase EPL 100million+ we are chasing cl qualification for 20 million+.


9.) 16 May 2019
16 May 2019 16:26:25
Jim1972 I agree and to add to that when Leeds eventually get back up, I will be surprised if they drop down leagues again or for a good few seasons.


10.) 16 May 2019
16 May 2019 16:38:48
Can Leeds push the boat out? When I watched the game last night they made a point of saying he hardly spent any money this season .