Raphinha

[The Subhuman]

And homegrown players always cost more than overseas imports and by a distance..

[1964white]

How good was Raphinha today?

Hammers fans raving about him

Raphinha vs. West Ham

58 touches
26/35 successful passes
11/14 final third passes
10 ball recoveries
7 chances created
5 duels won
3 shot
2 big chances created
2 successful take-ons
2 successful crosses
2 times fouled
1 tackle won
1 clearance
1 woodwork shot
1 assist A

[Cjay]

Lot of Raph vs Bowen comparisons going on.


Bowen is class but Raph is different gravy.

Love Raph.

[1964white]

Garth Crooks comments

Raphinha: There aren't many footballers I enjoy watching as much as I do Raphinha. He's a throwback to the Rivaldos and Ronaldinhos of yesteryear. The Brazilian's game is so elegant and delightful to watch. Like so many Brazilian players, he treats the ball with the utmost respect, almost as if it were a friend. Without Raphinha, Leeds would not have won at West Ham. Jack Harrison will get all the headlines but there is only one star in Leeds United's show and it's Raphinha.

Did you know? Raphinha created seven chances in Leeds' 3-2 win over West Ham, his best tally in a Premier League match.

[mentalcase]

We all know his quality and effort, hopefully, its rubbing off on those around him.

[1964white]

Ecuador v Brazil just kicked off.

Raphinha starts.

[1964white]

Streaming the game now

[Cjay]

Sky Sports reporting West Ham will make a last minute move for Raphinha.

They wouldn't dare sell surely . . . .

I can't imagine Raph being interested in West Ham for 1 moment.

But . . . .

[Scoobychief]

Apparently a few teams are interested. Like you say surely I hope they don't sell

[Eireleeds1]

If Rapha is sold in this window we are down

[1964white]

If Rapha is sold in this window we are down

Anybody want my season-ticket

[Eireleeds1]

Anybody want my season-ticket

What’s point in promotion to pl if we’re still forced to sell our best, unable to sign anyone apparently. Smacks of yester year. Thought we’d moved on in that department

[1964white]

Sky Sports reporting West Ham will make a last minute move for Raphinha.

They wouldn't dare sell surely . . . .

I can't imagine Raph being interested in West Ham for 1 moment.

But . . . .

Where have SKY got this info from? the Mail or Mirror I suspect

[1964white]

What’s point in promotion to pl if we’re still forced to sell our best, unable to sign anyone apparently. Smacks of yester year. Thought we’d moved on in that department

I reckon it's bullsh*t, Eire.

[1964white]

SSN viewers just increased by 300k Leeds fans

[Eireleeds1]

I reckon it's bullsh*t, Eire.

Very likely so when he signs a new contract that’ll be considered a wonderful January transfer window

[Carrick Dave]

Very likely so when he signs a new contract that’ll be considered a wonderful January transfer window

Kev, if he signs a new contract that will be a wonderful January transfer window.

I've been saying all the way through that we have enough in the squad to stay up, and I still believe that. Rapha will go in the summer, and hopefully we'll be £100m richer to strengthen and still be a PL team without having paid over the odds in January for Aaronson.

Glass half full.

[Cjay]

Where have SKY got this info from? the Mail or Mirror I suspect

Don't expect it's true either but given how much we have messed up this window it feels like a final kick in the balls is due

You.gorra laugh

[mentalcase]

Kev, if he signs a new contract that will be a wonderful January transfer window.

I've been saying all the way through that we have enough in the squad to stay up, and I still believe that. Rapha will go in the summer, and hopefully we'll be £100m richer to strengthen and still be a PL team without having paid over the odds in January for Aaronson.

Glass half full.

Sums it up really.

[Eireleeds1]

Kev, if he signs a new contract that will be a wonderful January transfer window.

I've been saying all the way through that we have enough in the squad to stay up, and I still believe that. Rapha will go in the summer, and hopefully we'll be £100m richer to strengthen and still be a PL team without having paid over the odds in January for Aaronson.

Glass half full.

Yes we have enough quality in the squad but only when they’re fit. Several big players who may not figure till March and a bunch of kids making up a subs bench. Hope you’re right mate but personally believe orta needs to pull a rabbit out of his hat in next few days