terencey

列斯聯球員 6 月份無糧出, 來季仲要只係打英甲, 管理層又立立亂, 試問真係點營運落去呢? 唉 ...... 之前已經有非聯賽嘅史卡堡 (Scarborough) 解體, 之後重組為 Scarborough Athletic 由零開始, 列斯聯未來實在禍福難料 ......

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Leeds players not paid for June  
  
Leeds have confirmed their players have not been paid their wages for June.
Administrators KPMG recently sold the crisis-hit club back to Ken Bates, but the sale has raised concerns at the Football League.

"It is disappointing they have not been paid but it is in accordance with agreements they entered into with the administrators," a statement read.

Professional Footballers' Association representative Mick McGuire said: "It's an absolute mess."

He added: "It needs to be resolved urgently because the players are reaching the end of their tethers.

"There are funds around so there needs to be some common sense to make sure the players get their wages.

"It's getting on for six weeks now and you cannot expect players to honour the terms of their contract when they're not being paid.

"No matter what people earn, you live your lifestyle to what you receive each month and you can't expect them to put their bodies on the line when they're not getting paid."

Thirty-two of the 36 players who were at the club in May agreed to a wage deferral after Leeds went into administration, and the club revealed they had now received their May pay.

Last week, the Football League asked for reassurances regarding the club's re-sale to Bates.

A League board meeting last Thursday withheld the transfer of Leeds' share in the League to Bates because of concern at the circumstances of administrators KPMG's decision to sell to him.

"June's wages are due to be paid when the Football League/Football Association return the shares," continued a statement from Leeds.

"Not withstanding the above, the club is talking to the Football League, PFA, and administrators to establish if this payment can be made in advance of the return of the share."

tonykwl

前季仲有機會打英超升班附加賽, 上季已經沉到英冠下游, 如果前季升到班, 個世界又唔同左, 方太煮送, 整定~!

terencey

列斯聯球員六月份波糧都未出, 隊波而家得番唔夠廿個球員, 季前去德國踢熱身賽既二十位球員, 有三個係試腳, 有三個份約完左 ........ 人去財空, 真係山窮水盡了嗎 ?????? 唉 .......

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Leeds Utd face goalkeeping crisis  
By Chris Bevan  
  
Leeds United will have to start the season without a goalkeeper unless their transfer embargo is lifted.

Deals have been lined up for Brondby keeper Casper Ankergren and Watford's Scott Loach but they cannot sign while Leeds remain in limbo.

The club is relying on the Football League giving them special dispensation to bolster their squad.

And assistant boss Gus Poyet told BBC Sport: "I hope we can sign someone - if not I am not sure who will play there."

Each member club has a share in the Football League but the League's board has withheld the transfer of Leeds' share to Ken Bates after he struck a deal to buy back the club from administrators KPMG on 11 July.

It means Leeds - who did not pay their players for June - are still unable to add to their threadbare squad ahead of the start of the new season on 11 August.

However, the Football League's transfer embargo rules for clubs in administration are flexible in regard to the number of professionals they have registered.

If that number falls below 20, as in the case of Leeds, then clubs can apply to the League for permission to bring players in.

United manager Dennis Wise has confirmed he hopes to strike a permanent deal for Ankergren, 27, who had a spell on loan at Elland Road last season.

And a loan is expected to be agreed with the Hornets for 19-year-old Loach who, along with former Chelsea trainee Nick Hamman, travelled on Leeds' pre-season tour of Germany, but cannot sign formally yet.

"As everyone knows, one of our problems is that our players have not been paid, although it looks like they are going to be paid very soon," added Poyet.

"The other is that we cannot sign players and that is a problem. We want to add to our squad and we don't have a goalkeeper attached to the club.

"Normally we would have a plan. When you look to sign a keeper you have a first, second and third choice so if you don't get one player you can try for another one.

"But at the moment we are still waiting. We have Scott training with us but he cannot sign yet and everything could change.

"Of course, you want to have your players attached to the club. You need to know he is going to play so you can train with him and the back four together so they can get to know each other.

"Let's hope it can be worked out."

Leeds took a 20-man squad to Germany that included several academy graduates, three other trialists - David Prutton, Leon Constantine and Curtis Weston - and three out-of-contract players seeking a new deal - Alan Thompson, Matt Heath and Rui Marques.

Veteran striker Tore-Andre Flo, 34, is to be offered a new contract despite missing the tour as he recovers from the broken foot that has kept him out since January.

Dennis Wise's side lost all three of their games, against Union Berlin, FC Slovan Liberec and Energie Cottbus.

Jon Douglas and Rob Bayley did travel but will miss Leeds' opening day League One game against Tranmere through suspension.

Poyet admits he and Wise have few options to work with but says they are determined not to let their heads drop.

"We are trying to cope and really pleased with the lads who have been with us - training, travelling and playing - in our circumstances," the Uruguayan explained.

"In a few positions we are missing a few players but we will keep working really hard with the players we have got just in case this situation continues.

"If we can add a few players that would be great but if that does not happen we need to make sure we have a team ready for the beginning of the season."

And Poyet remains hopeful that the turmoil at Elland Road will soon be over.

"The only thing we want is to be free as a club to act as we want as soon as possible," he said.

"Every day I wake up and I think it's going to be the day. I can't wait for that phone call that says we are back to normal and back in business."

ch4

唉,列斯聯之前有不少人才,可以打入歐聯淘汰賽,可算是一支強隊,but 竟然........