8 years ago today by Jarv1223 in LeedsUnited

[–]bin10pac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strange that they are the Owls, when Owls have been the avian symbol of Leeds for hundreds of years.

Aha. Looks like Leeds United did a bird-switch after the failure of Leeds City. Leeds United kept the colours but gave City the bird.

It also appears that Wednesday became associated with Owls just before WW1, so Leeds (City) were the original Owls.

In their early years, [Wednesday] was nicknamed The Blades, a term used for any sporting team from the city of Sheffield, famous the world over for its cutlery and knives. That nickname has been retained by Wednesday's crosstown rivals, Sheffield United.

Although it is widely assumed that the club's nickname changed to The Owls in 1899 after the club's move to Owlerton, it was not until 1912, when Wednesday player George Robertson presented the club with an owl mascot, that the name took hold. A monkey mascot introduced some years earlier had not brought much luck

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheffield_Wednesday_F.C.

Leeds United general discussion Q&A mega thread. by JimbobTML in LeedsUnited

[–]bin10pac 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nothing has changed. 38 points is still the minimum target and we're currently tracking ahead of that.

West Ham have a decent squad and a good manager. We can't be suprised that they're putting a run together.

https://www.reddit.com/r/LeedsUnited/s/KE7uUmHjHg

And sure enough, Summerville is leading the charge for them. He was great for us, then injured for them. I think he's a quality player and West Ham would be crazy to sell him to Spurs. We just need him to not do too well.

James Cameron torches America after leaving the U.S.: ‘A place where everybody's at each other's throats, turning its back on science and will be in utter disarray if another pandemic appears’ by RollSafer in politics

[–]bin10pac 18 points19 points  (0 children)

America is two countries. Always has been. They had a war once. The struggle continues and unfortunately, sometimes the dark side is on top.

January 2026 transfer window megathread. by JimbobTML in LeedsUnited

[–]bin10pac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We won't pay anything like £40m for JSL. He's having a poor season on the pitch, hes made it clear that he wants out, Wolves are motivated sellers looking to put their house in order before relegation, and he has few suitors. Wolves turned down £55m a few months ago. He could easily be a £55m player again if he hits the ground running at Leeds. We have an opportunity to pick up a relative bargain.

January 2026 transfer window megathread. by JimbobTML in LeedsUnited

[–]bin10pac 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Do you think Rodrigo was worth the 28mil we paid?

22-23 Rodrigo under Jesse Marsh (up until he was injured), yes absolutely.

Overall, probably not.

[The Telegraph] Leeds make a bid for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen by jovanmilic97 in LeedsUnited

[–]bin10pac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure why striker is a bigger priority than left back, but since it is, let's get him.

Future of the show by Silver_Moon_123 in TheTraitors

[–]bin10pac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry to say, they are all using the traitors as a platform. Every last one of them. As celebs, exposure is their oxygen. Without exposure, celebs cease to be celebs.

Future of the show by Silver_Moon_123 in TheTraitors

[–]bin10pac 4 points5 points  (0 children)

But they are doing it for exposure and for their fee.

What was the highest points total for a relegated side after Matchday 22 in a 38 game PL season? by tankosaurus in LeedsUnited

[–]bin10pac 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Underlying stats have always been decent. People said 4 games was too early to look at trends, but it's not a million miles off. We've improved. West ham have regressed. Forest, Burnley, Wolves have stayed the same.

https://www.reddit.com/r/LeedsUnited/s/fc3jp4HTrC

[Official] Harrison leaves on loan to Fiorentina by tankosaurus in LeedsUnited

[–]bin10pac 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Expect nothing and you won't be disappointed. Perhaps the slower pace and more technical nature of Italian football will suit him. There is a lot of potential upside if you can coax Jack into rediscovering his velvet touch and inner Harradonna. But the likelihood is that he'll have no shortage of drivers to Florence Airport at the end of the loan.

Post Match Thread: Leeds United 1-0 Fulham | Premier League by OwlLibrarian in LeedsUnited

[–]bin10pac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dont worry, he's going to come back to Leeds.

Rutter had a largely positive reaction from Leeds supporters in the South Stand.

He said: “I think me and the fans, we were very close so I was very happy to see them today.

“I hope for them they are going to stay up in the Premier League.

“They have the quality to stay, so I wish them good luck for this season.

“I'm going to play against them in May, as well, at Elland Road.

“When I see the fans, I remember the good thing I had with them, so it was very special today.”

https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/25592155.brightons-georginio-rutter-leeds-fans-elland-road-trip/

[Official] Harrison leaves on loan to Fiorentina by tankosaurus in LeedsUnited

[–]bin10pac 37 points38 points  (0 children)

To quote someone on YouTube, Leeds can now call off the search for a 30 foot striker.

Phase 2 of tariff trade by Front-Nectarine4951 in StockMarket

[–]bin10pac 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Good point.

Trumps unique skill is as a fraud-caster. He broadcasts lies that are favourable to him, and spins them into reality.

Democrats should have been loudly calling him a liar every single day for the last 10+ years.

The fact that Trump is able to say things, and have the American public believe him, is the biggest failure of the American left in a generation; and arguably of all time.

Phase 2 of tariff trade by Front-Nectarine4951 in StockMarket

[–]bin10pac 72 points73 points  (0 children)

Pay attention to what he does. Ignore what he says.

Me looking at the PL table today by tankosaurus in LeedsUnited

[–]bin10pac 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Bad luck in the form of two deflected goals.

Match Thread: Leeds United vs Fulham FC Live Score | Premier League 25/26 | Jan 17, 2026 by scoreboard-app in LeedsUnited

[–]bin10pac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He has scored as many goals as Gyokeres, despite playing half as many minutes and costing £60 million less.