Marcelo Bielsa

[whiteswan]

I'm not......

The chunky bugger ain't gettin any of my sweetie stash

You meanie

[Irish Ian]

Biesla is absolutely inspiring and is leaving a legacy. When I read about his level of dedication and meticulous detail it inspires me.

Just found that someone has made an biography on Bielsa. Available in paperback or audio book

https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Qualit ... 1595271325

I am going to start listening this evening

Started into this today. Really enjoyable insight. Signed up for Audible and selected this along with the Moscow White Leeds History as my two free downloads. Sorry Daniel ( not sure if he comes on here?)

Get then listened too inside 30 days then unsubscribe.

[Metro1962]

Biesla is about to sign a contract to Leeds for one year.

[kindestcut]

Another one-year deal. I swear the man is always living on the edge...and bringing us along with him. When this happens it will be the most important signing we make in the preseason, but for the love of God get it done!

[Metro1962]

Another one-year deal. I swear the man is always living on the edge...and bringing us along with him. When this happens it will be the most important signing we make in the preseason, but for the love of God get it done!

It is being signed tonight.

[weasel]

Another one-year deal. I swear the man is always living on the edge...and bringing us along with him. When this happens it will be the most important signing we make in the preseason, but for the love of God get it done!

With Bielsa though the length of contract is irrelevant. He will walk out after 1 day of a 5 year contract if he isn't happy with things. Likewise him being linked with other jobs hadn't worried me in the slightest as he doesn't seem bothered at all by the size of a club or the money being offered elsewhere. He is unique and we are lucky to have him.

[kindestcut]

With Bielsa though the length of contract is irrelevant. He will walk out after 1 day of a 5 year contract if he isn't happy with things. Likewise him being linked with other jobs hadn't worried me in the slightest as he doesn't seem bothered at all by the size of a club or the money being offered elsewhere. He is unique and we are lucky to have him.

Good points all. And for my own mental health I'd like this sorted soon.

[visitingvillan]

I'm genuinely curious about this — how many more seasons/years do y'all think he will still be the Leeds manager for? According to Wikipedia, this might already be his longest tenure as a club manager (or pretty close to it), but he does seem to have that affection for Leeds which might keep him attached for a while longer. Thoughts?

[Leeds1000]

I'm genuinely curious about this — how many more seasons/years do y'all think he will still be the Leeds manager for? According to Wikipedia, this might already be his longest tenure as a club manager (or pretty close to it), but he does seem to have that affection for Leeds which might keep him attached for a while longer. Thoughts?

The dream for me would be to have him carry on for as long has he wants. In reality i guess it will all depend on results, like most other managers. How long does he want it? He's 65 years young and a long way from his family that must be tough. He's humble and well respected at Leeds, he could have walked away at the end of last season with his head held high. Winning promotion was the target from the board and we did that with flying colours.

One of the most gratifying things for me was hearing other fans talk about the quality of football we were playing last season. Millwall fans swooning over our style and fitness must have been tough for them.

He really has been a revelation and a inspiration that has transcended football over the last few years here at Leeds.

[YorkshireSquare]

I'm genuinely curious about this — how many more seasons/years do y'all think he will still be the Leeds manager for? According to Wikipedia, this might already be his longest tenure as a club manager (or pretty close to it), but he does seem to have that affection for Leeds which might keep him attached for a while longer. Thoughts?

I feel truly privileged to have had him at our football club for two years, it has been a joy. The third is a bonus and I’m excited to see what he can do in the Premier League. Three years will be as long as he has stayed anywhere since Newells but we just seem to fit. Everyone has bought into this and Bielsa has bought into Leeds.

[Denman]

I'm genuinely curious about this — how many more seasons/years do y'all think he will still be the Leeds manager for? According to Wikipedia, this might already be his longest tenure as a club manager (or pretty close to it), but he does seem to have that affection for Leeds which might keep him attached for a while longer. Thoughts?

I think that while the challenge is there, and he is supported by the club, he’ll stay. When those things change, or he just wants to get back home, he’ll be off.

But this man of honour will always have a home here in Leeds.

[Smudge3920]

Bielsa is (as has been stated) a man of honour, he has proved it, he accepts when the team loses his part in it, never blames the team. The whole affair with Lumpard and Derby, he defused the situation right away by accepting the responsibility and apologising...even though as we all know he had NOTHING to apologise for. It was an accepted practice and goes on all the time... the danger is though a man of honour expects the same in return... the owner and management have to ensure they act accordingly... he has proved he will walk...

[1964white]

Bielsa is (as has been stated) a man of honour, he has proved it, he accepts when the team loses his part in it, never blames the team. The whole affair with Lumpard and Derby, he defused the situation right away by accepting the responsibility and apologising...even though as we all know he had NOTHING to apologise for. It was an accepted practice and goes on all the time... the danger is though a man of honour expects the same in return... the owner and management have to ensure they act accordingly... he has proved he will walk...

Welcome to MOT Smudge

I notice on the introductions page you are the same age as myself although I didn't see Leeds play until I was a 9yo boy, a wonderful time to start supporting Leeds

Only regret I missed seeing John Charles play for Leeds

[Smudge3920]

Welcome to MOT Smudge

I notice on the introductions page you are the same age as myself although I didn't see Leeds play until I was a 9yo boy, a wonderful time to start supporting Leeds

Only regret I missed seeing John Charles play for Leeds

Thanks for the nod... yes John Charles left the year before my first game ... my Dad always used to say "I wish you could have seen him son"... have enjoyed all the old footage of him though...

[hector]

Welcome Smudge....

you seem to have a lot in common with the little old man of the forum..

Do you roll your bollocks across grass in the summer months too??

[Smudge3920]

Welcome Smudge....

you seem to have a lot in common with the little old man of the forum..

Do you roll your bollocks across grass in the summer months too??

Thanks for the nod... whos the little old man of the forum ? (remember new here)...Nah don't roll them across grass, but had a hard life, If I forget to hold them up they get wet when I sit for a crap

[hector]

'64 white is the little old man of the forum.....

[Byebyegeegee]

'64 white is the little old man of the forum.....

I suspect there may be a few little old men on the forum. I’m not very big and I’m not very young - so I’d probably class myself as one

[Clacton White]

It's funny reading the initial posts on this thread and the events that have followed . In hindsight were Revie alive and going into management now we would have had the same , or even more, worries . Fields right now probably stands at around the third best manager the club has had .....like it not , around the same influence on the club as O'Leary . Only Revie and Wilco have achieved more , but Bielsa story is still being written so we will see where he ends up in club history . Maybe I had misgivings , can't remember now , but he's achieved what we wanted so far .Well done Marcelo .

[HarryofOz]

Interesting thoughts on Bielsa's defensive system:

https://medium.com/@allstatsarentwe/the ... 7eac5bc22d

Good read, thanks