davieG Posted 8 October 2012 Share Posted 8 October 2012 but they wouldn't stump up the compensation http://www.lavoixdunord.fr/Locales/Roubaix/actualite/Sport_Metropole_Lilloise/2008/09/06/article_anthony-knockaert-ce-jeune-leersois-aura.shtml Translated by Google. Anthony Knockaert: this young Leersois have signed England if Leeds had loosed his purse - Sports Métropole - North POSTED ON 06/09/2008 AT 4:57 The football news is filled, at present, these stories of young French people who go to try their luck in Britain. - A + A year ago, the Lensois Adel Taarabt took the direction of Tottenham, 17. More recently signed Gaël Kakuta Chelsea 16. Too young, too soon? These questions, the family is asked to Knockaert this summer lorsqu'Anthony, the son, was spotted by an agent of great players in relation to Great Britain. Lesquin his club, where he moved in Division Honneur, the young man of 16 and a half years then flew to Leeds United, one of the great names of English sport. Fairy tale? For Anthony, it was undeniable. The departure was scheduled Aug. 6 for an initial trial of four days. "I did two workouts per day, plus weights. They asked me to play against Leicester. I played, I scored and I made assists. "Bottom line, Leeds did not want to let go and the test is extended. A bit too much to taste new parents left without a few days of school. But on Monday, the son was playing another match against Sheffield United. "The opposing coach was crazy about him," proud dad. "They wanted me to sign a contract two years younger after which I would have signed professional says Anthony.But the answer was that, financially, it was not possible. ' 130,000 euros in compensation ... Explanations. For the transfer of a young player, Leeds United should have paid to the French Football Federation training compensation which would then have been redistributed to clubs concerned, including Lens and Lesquin. But the amount was far beyond the wishes and English is not less than 130 000 euros the "Federation" demanded. "I'm not saying that I am disappointed that it has not happened, says Anthony. This is only a financial problem. They would have had the means to pay, I would have signed. "For him, no doubt, from not been a problem. Attractive salary conditions (250 pounds per week or 1250 euros per month) and especially training conditions far from the French standings, and even those of Gaillette. "After the training, it's jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and go whenever you want. The facilities are much better than Lens, while Leeds is a third division club! The gym is huge and there's even a physio for a massage. Once I had a broken toe and it was almost restored in three days ... "Back home. Sunday, Anthony may be aligned with the U.S. against Laval Lesquin in 18 years Nationals. But his agent continues to explore in England where he said that, in addition to Leeds, Manchester City would be interested in the young man. And another agent just called to the family home to talk Leers FC Nantes. The proposals do not fail to live their passion. And never mind the age and the heavens. ?? ALEXIS BEUSCART Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseFox Posted 8 October 2012 Share Posted 8 October 2012 Good business Leeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted 8 October 2012 Share Posted 8 October 2012 Cheers Ken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted 8 October 2012 Share Posted 8 October 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBIGJOHNSTEADER; Posted 8 October 2012 Share Posted 8 October 2012 Who would you rather sleep with. Ken bates or Steve Bruce? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridgefox Posted 8 October 2012 Share Posted 8 October 2012 Let Cantona go on the cheap,hope its the same sort of mistake!! Ooh aah,ooh aah,ooh aah Knockaeert,ooh ahh Knockaert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom17LCFC Posted 8 October 2012 Share Posted 8 October 2012 What a man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicesterAreGoingUp Posted 8 October 2012 Share Posted 8 October 2012 hahaha another bit of great business there from the mighty leeds united. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted 8 October 2012 Share Posted 8 October 2012 Decisions, decisions....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBIGJOHNSTEADER; Posted 8 October 2012 Share Posted 8 October 2012 I'm racking my brains. I like them both the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthefox Posted 8 October 2012 Share Posted 8 October 2012 but they wouldn't stump up the compensation http://www.lavoixdun...sois-aura.shtml Translated by Google. Anthony Knockaert: this young Leersois have signed England if Leeds had loosed his purse - Sports Métropole - North POSTED ON 06/09/2008 AT 4:57 The football news is filled, at present, these stories of young French people who go to try their luck in Britain. -A+ A year ago, the Lensois Adel Taarabt took the direction of Tottenham, 17. More recently signed Gaël Kakuta Chelsea 16. Too young, too soon? These questions, the family is asked to Knockaert this summer lorsqu'Anthony, the son, was spotted by an agent of great players in relation to Great Britain. Lesquin his club, where he moved in Division Honneur, the young man of 16 and a half years then flew to Leeds United, one of the great names of English sport. Fairy tale? For Anthony, it was undeniable. The departure was scheduled Aug. 6 for an initial trial of four days. "I did two workouts per day, plus weights. They asked me to play against Leicester. I played, I scored and I made assists. "Bottom line, Leeds did not want to let go and the test is extended. A bit too much to taste new parents left without a few days of school. But on Monday, the son was playing another match against Sheffield United. "The opposing coach was crazy about him," proud dad. "They wanted me to sign a contract two years younger after which I would have signed professional says Anthony.But the answer was that, financially, it was not possible. ' 130,000 euros in compensation ... Explanations. For the transfer of a young player, Leeds United should have paid to the French Football Federation training compensation which would then have been redistributed to clubs concerned, including Lens and Lesquin. But the amount was far beyond the wishes and English is not less than 130 000 euros the "Federation" demanded. "I'm not saying that I am disappointed that it has not happened, says Anthony. This is only a financial problem. They would have had the means to pay, I would have signed. "For him, no doubt, from not been a problem. Attractive salary conditions (250 pounds per week or 1250 euros per month) and especially training conditions far from the French standings, and even those of Gaillette. "After the training, it's jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and go whenever you want. The facilities are much better than Lens, while Leeds is a third division club! The gym is huge and there's even a physio for a massage. Once I had a broken toe and it was almost restored in three days ... "Back home. Sunday, Anthony may be aligned with the U.S. against Laval Lesquin in 18 years Nationals. But his agent continues to explore in England where he said that, in addition to Leeds, Manchester City would be interested in the young man. And another agent just called to the family home to talk Leers FC Nantes. The proposals do not fail to live their passion. And never mind the age and the heavens. ?? ALEXIS BEUSCART Thats how we spotted him is it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieADZ Posted 8 October 2012 Share Posted 8 October 2012 well done Uncle Ken.....or Colonel Sanders.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 8 October 2012 Author Share Posted 8 October 2012 Thats how we spotted him is it. That was written in September 2008 Pearson became our manager in June 2008 so more than likely was seen by either Pearson, Shakespeare or Walsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accessory Posted 8 October 2012 Share Posted 8 October 2012 If he played against us in a friendly, probably all three! But I doubt he'd have been ready for English third-tier football at that time. Even Max Gradel struggled during that season and he was several years older than Knockaert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raj Posted 8 October 2012 Share Posted 8 October 2012 Leeds are SCUM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamN Posted 8 October 2012 Share Posted 8 October 2012 Who would you rather sleep with. Ken bates or Steve Bruce? Bates seems to be the seedy, perverted type that'd be into all kinds of weird shit. Probably wouldn't let you leave until you'd sampled a wide selection of handcuffs and buttplugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKCJ Posted 8 October 2012 Share Posted 8 October 2012 Who would you rather sleep with. Ken bates or Steve Bruce? What about Ken Bruce? Or maybe Steve Bates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertine Dream Posted 8 October 2012 Share Posted 8 October 2012 Lets all laugh at Leeds scum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_w Posted 8 October 2012 Share Posted 8 October 2012 I'd have been much happier paying the money Bates charged us last year if I knew it went towards Leeds not signing players like Knockaert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tielemans63 Posted 8 October 2012 Share Posted 8 October 2012 I'm racking my brains. I like them both the same Agreed. Is a three-way not an option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBIGJOHNSTEADER; Posted 8 October 2012 Share Posted 8 October 2012 Agreed. Is a three-way not an option? How about 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmayne7 Posted 8 October 2012 Share Posted 8 October 2012 Steve Bruce is one of the nicest guys ive met but then again knowing him could make things awkward... I'll choose Ken... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnup Posted 8 October 2012 Share Posted 8 October 2012 How much did they get for Gradel......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBIGJOHNSTEADER; Posted 8 October 2012 Share Posted 8 October 2012 How much did they get for Gradel......? A stack of French porn and a tin of baby gravy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluetintedspecs Posted 8 October 2012 Share Posted 8 October 2012 Knocky had a lucky escape then :)C an the techy guys please do a mix of Peter Beardsley and Gervinho that'll get BJS juices flowing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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