The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Tuesday 28th October)

Good Morning. It's Tuesday 28th October, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road

Brendan Rodgers availability sparks interested among Leeds fans

Brendan Rodgers’ resignation as Celtic manager yesterday shocked everyone. After a disappointing start to the Scottish Premiership season, the Northern Irishman decided to step down, bringing a premature end to his second spell in charge at Parkhead. The decision comes amid resurfacing reports linking Rodgers with Leeds United, who had previously pursued him in the summer of 2023 following their relegation from the Premier League.

At that time, Leeds were looking for a proven coach capable of guiding them back to the top flight, and Rodgers, having just been dismissed by Leicester City, was top of their wanted list. However, despite serious interest from Elland Road, Rodgers chose sentiment over adventure, opting to return to Celtic, where he had previously enjoyed rich success.

In hindsight, it seems that Rodgers never fully warmed to the idea of managing in the Championship, even at a club of Leeds United’s stature. His return to Glasgow was viewed as a sentimental homecoming, an opportunity to rekindle the winning formula that had defined his earlier tenure. However, just like getting back with an ex - it rarely ends well!

Despite a morale-boosting victory over West Ham, uncertainty clouds Farke’s future beyond the current campaign. The prospect of appointing Rodgers; a manager with proven pedigree, a clear footballing philosophy, and an adeptness for rebuilding clubs could prove irresistible. For Leeds, at a crossroads in their long-term project, the opportunity to recruit a coach of his calibre might be too valuable to miss out on.

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Brighton could be without 6 players this weekend

Leeds United face another stern test this weekend as they make the 250 mile journey down to the seaside to take on Brighton & Hove Albion, a side who may be forced to shuffle the pack due to a growing injury list. Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler could be without as many as six players for the clash, leaving him with plenty to ponder ahead of the visit of Daniel Farke’s men.

The Seagulls are definitely missing three key figures. Winger Solly March, often a thorn in Leeds’ side in previous meetings, remains sidelined with a long-term knee injury that could keep him out for the rest of the year. Towering defender Adam Webster is another confirmed absentee as he continues his recovery from knee surgery, while England U21 defender Jack Hinshelwood is also on the treatment table with an ankle problem.

Three more players are rated as doubtful, adding further uncertainty to Brighton’s preparations. £75m rated winger Kaoru Mitoma missed the recent trip to Manchester United but could resume training this week. Versatile defender Joel Veltman, who has been dealing with a lower-leg injury, has returned to light training, though his match fitness remains in question.

Midfielder Brajan Gruda, meanwhile, is a concern after picking up an issue while on international duty. One player who will definitely play for the Seagulls this weekend is former Leeds star Georginio Rutter. The versatile forward is their sixth best ranking player, with you 'Whoscored' rating of 6.69. It remains to be seen what kind of reception he gets. Many were surprised that Crysencio Summerville was targeted by the Elland Road faithful last weekend!

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Not a chance 49ers would employ Rodgers now. In fact his outbursts against Celtics directors over last few months will make many owners wary of employing him. I admire his straight talking but wonder is that as much about covering his own arse and ensuring his reputation remains intact. Anyway irrelevant as he’s no better than Farke or maybe even as good

 

Rodgers does seem to leave a bad taste where ever he manages,, reputed to have a very big ego.
Strangely over the weekend a group chat i'm in, which as fans of quiet a few clubs, the 2 Wolves fans that are in it, both said after their game on Sunday, they had heard Rodgers had been approached by them, most took the piss but could there be something in it, or just a coincidence.

Brighton have an unbelievable record agaist us, especially down there, infact i dont think weve actually scored at the Amex and its something like 2 wins in the last 19/20 games against them, a point eould be a very good one for us.

Have to say, I was shocked at the booing of Jimmy, seemed to work though, he was hardly in the game.

 

Just looking at that breakfast photo. I wonder is that Matts sausage. impressive

 

Agree on Rodgers. He always seems to be enjoying himself when his teams are winning but never his fault when they’re not.

Need Aski here but I think we scored at the AMEX the year they got promoted. Was at the game after being at a charity fund raising Christmas do for the rest of the day. If hazy memory serves me correctly, Kalvin got sent off for handball on the line. They scored the penalty and then made it 2-0. I lost interest and went to make sure the corporate bar staff weren’t lonely during the second half but seem to remember a murmur of excitement near the end.

That was a long day, too old for all that nonsense now

 

Not bad..

 

Matt, you need to stop getting back together with exes bud ... then again, if you keep flashing that sausage pic I can see why

Brendan Rodgers has the ability to be a very good Prem manager, but maybe his temperament falls short when the chips are down

Not sure that 49ers are in any hurry to sack Farke, and results/performances so far don't warrant sack talk ... if Leeds are bottom three come January then 49ers will change their manager

There's still a long way to go, and things are going to get difficult ... West Ham have too many decent players to keep struggling (their toxic fans may well sink them) ... Forest will be more solid ... Sunderland need probably six more wins to be safe ... Brentford are doing fine despite their manager ... Burnley seem to have settled down thanks to Leeds handing them a confidence boosting win

Wolves are really the only team that look in real trouble because they lack quality all over the pitch ... they've lost their best players and now they look very ordinary

Strap in, it's going to get very bumpy

 

Would rather have his namesake Kenny ....

 

November 2012, 2-2 draw at the Amex. Went 1-0 down, Diouf equalised from a penalty. Brighton scored to make it 2-1 and Michael Brown equalised in 65 minute

We havent scored in the 7 games since

Year before, Sept 2011 game ended 3-3 at the Amex. Went 2-0 up then 3-2 down and McCormack equalised in 90 minutes

 

Ding dong merrily on sky zzzzzzz

 

Thats why I don't remember us scoring there, my memory only goes back 11 minutes

 

Afternoon all, it’s raining.

 

On the Rodgers front an upset Director can say whatever he wants and so too can the ex manager but what matters most to future employers is his stats and CV:

Watford 42% win ratio
Swansea 45%
Liverpool 50%
Celtic 70%
Leicester 45%
Celtic 67%

championship play off final
4x SPL titles
3x Scots Cup
4x Scot league cups
FA Cup
Charity Sheild
Manager of the year
2x PFA Manager of the year
3x SPL Manager of the year
EFL Championship manager of the year
10x Manager of the month awards

So not really a bad CV and yes some won in Scotland……