Looking for Austin to hit the ground running at Leeds.
Ric,
Big up on the work front for you and your staff.
Supporting Reggaeboyz to di fullest!!!
me think so to him cut out fi di English game run dung man an bust tackle him a go popular mongst the yorkshire fans but mi also fear a bungle red card to.
Rodolph Austin is expected to make a belated debut for Leeds United at Burton Albion on Tuesday with the midfielder now due to arrive in England on Sunday. (July 5)
Austin had been pencilled in for his first Leeds appearance in this afternoon’s friendly at Preston North End but a delay in receiving an entry visa kept the 27-year-old in Jamaica last night.
United are awaiting Austin’s arrival almost two weeks after signing him from Norwegian club SK Brann but manager Neil Warnock expects to welcome him to training on Monday morning after being told that Austin is scheduled to fly out from Jamaica tomorrow.
Leeds’ game against Burton is their last of seven friendlies and the final warm-up before next weekend’s Carling Cup first-round tie against Shrewsbury Town. Their Championship season begins at home to Wolves seven days later.
United are also hoping to seal the signing of Lee Peltier in time to give him a pre-season run-out with the squad at Elland Road.
Leeds and Leicester City have agreed a fee for the full-back but the move appears to hinge on Peltier agreeing a severance package with City. He trained with Leicester on Friday but is still in line to become Warnock’s 10th summer recruit.
It come een like sey man an man no understand sey di colour ting don't have no influence inna English football...is not even a question weh mi cudda ansa because inna British football it no figga inna di ting non at all.
From the numerous discussions over the years on this forum, I am sure this is news to everyone here.
Of course this asinine argument has to be made to take away any possible excuse he assumed one might want to make for Rudi. Pathological mi tell unnu.
Leeds Utd vs Shrewsbury Aug. 11
Leeds Utd vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Aug. 18
I just might travel up to Leeds with my Wolverhampton team to see Rudi in action (if Warnock picks him) so I don't have to wait until Leeds comes to the West Midlands...to see Rudi in action (if and when Warnock picks him)...
Mi done tell unnu aredy...nothing is guaranteed in English football...and Austin is NOT guaranteed to start for Leeds Utd in ANY Championship match...but I so want to see him play in Leeds side that I will take the gamble to travel with my safety team up to Leeds just to see him play...
And then come back and chat to dis CRican fassy hole !
As far as mi concern you a waste you time if you tek trip fi come back come talk to mi. There is nothing you can come back and tell mi. You could sleep in Rudi's room and talk to him all night and I still wouldn't want to hear anything you have to say. I guess you don't read your posts fi si seh you disqualify fi talk 'bout certain things, football in general and Rudi in particular.
You have other ites fi talk to who uphold you foolishness. Mi cut a man off quick quick.
Everything said and asked in this interview only supports what some of the more neutral ites pon dis forum has already said regarding Rudi Austin and his move to Leeds Utd...which is even what he himself says..."wait and see how things go".
His own words again, "it is a faster, quicker rougher league(than Norway) and I will have to adapt as quickly as possible".
This is a man that is in no doubts about the fact that he will be challenged by playing in the Championship...a fact that I've repeated here more than once.
You have some man weh a sound up dem trumpet fi sey Austin is gonna walk into English football and the Championship and dominate this league and even him know different from that...as the interviewer knows very well...this is a good, honest interview by both the interviewer and Rudi.
He comes up against one of the stiffest challenges very early in the season on Aug, 18 against Wolverhampton, one of the favourites to win the Championship and return to the Premiership...
If Austin starts and does well against Shrewsbury, we will all get a chance to see where he's at...as he would be expected to start against Wolverhampton...if he struggles against Shrewsbury, some of his greatest supporters might be very disappointed.
I plan to be at this match, both to watch and support him...but with an objective view because I know exactly what he's up against...
Rudi is dealing with the reality of the situation. I believe he will do well in the long run. He is a determined youth that understands what is needed to succeed.
Rudi is dealing with the reality of the situation. I believe he will do well in the long run. He is a determined youth that understands what is needed to succeed.
This is a humble yute...he will adapt quickly if he has what it takes to do so...we're all going to see very quickly if he does.
Mi no have no question concerning Austin's heart and physical abilities...where he will have to adapt is in the areas where we've all seen him struggle against higher level opponents like the USA and Honduras...
And that is in his reading of the game and quick transition and exchange of position by players attacking him without the ball.
His greatest fans on this forum overlook these weaknesses in favour of his strengths but the Championship is an unforgiving league...Wolverhampton will be a stern test, so will Birmingham City...two top contenders in this league.
What I would love to see is Tappa fi tek off the blinkers and look at ALL of Jamaica's players across the globe...
Ravel Morrison, the ex-ManU yute has just been loaned to Birmingham City from West Ham...and will be linking up with Marlon King this season.
This is a Jamaica-qualified yute and ex-ManU youth product...
U nah go find this quality of balla, at this age, either in Jamaica or elsewhere except England...yet the connection is being ignored.
I think this is to Jamaica's detriment as Jamaica has some top-quality players available who will be playing in the Championship this season.
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Ric, don't mean to hijack the thread or go of topic, but just had to say this. Please do not call that head case Ravel Morrison name again anywhere this forum. Talented, yes, but him and Marlon King together in the same locker room? God help unnu if unnu tink sey dat is a good thing to happen.
Ric, don't mean to hijack the thread or go of topic, but just had to say this. Please do not call that head case Ravel Morrison name again anywhere this forum. Talented, yes, but him and Marlon King together in the same locker room? God help unnu if unnu tink sey dat is a good thing to happen.
I get your drift but does that not have anything to do with how these players are managed ?
In Britain it definitely does.
Lee Clark, Birmingham's new manager knows what he's taken on in bringing Ravel to Birmingham City, and is prepared to gamble on his ability as a manager, to channel his undoubted ability into playing the best that he can for BCFC.
At any professional club in Britain, that is part of the everyday job of a football manager.
It begs to question then, why cannot Jamaica's management do the same ?
Ravel and Marlon will be sharing the same dressing room, just not in Jamaica's colours...why ?
If Austin starts and does well against Shrewsbury, we will all get a chance to see where he's at...as he would be expected to start against Wolverhampton...if he struggles against Shrewsbury, some of his greatest supporters might be very disappointed.
I plan to be at this match, both to watch and support him...but with an objective view because I know exactly what he's up against...
Yes, a snake wishing he falls flat on his face. Funny how you gush like a little school girl about the other ballas you "support", yet your "support" for Rudi only allows you to talk about him from a negative point of view.
You always talking about objectivity, yet you wouldn't know objectivity if it jumped up and bit you on your @$$.
You a go on as if Rudi is on a 1 game tryout. The man is part of Leeds. He will be used as the manager sees fit. It is up to him to make himself an integral part of the team. Same thing I said about Dada...Why his "supporter", which you want to convince "some" ites 'round here that you are, would want to extend the guy one game to prove himself in a new environment? Not even the top ballas in the world are held to such standard.
You even a rush to negative judgement, without knowing the facts, because the guy didn't feature in a game his team played. You inna England as you no stop reminding us...How come you weren't up on what was going on before sticking your foot in your mouth? Any normal person would be embarass about such a blatant overstep to undermine a player, but not you. You just mek some silly sidestep and move on to embarass yuself some more.
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RODOLPH'S RARING TO GO 07 Aug 2012 Jamaican international poised for debut... Rodolph Austin
Jamaican international Rodolph Austin is expected to make his Leeds United debut at Burton Albion on Tuesday (7.45pm) - and the midfielder admits he can't wait.
Rodolph joined his new team-mates for the first time at Thorp Arch on Monday after spending the past week in Jamaica finalising the necessary paperwork to complete his move.
"It feels very good to be here and I'm looking forward to it," said Rodolph.
"I'd heard about it (the interest) and knew it would be a good move.
"It's a big club with fans all over, and the club is trying to get back in the Premier League so the possibilities are very nice. The club is going forward and I want to be a part of it."
The 27-year-old has already become something of a cult figure with the fans, who have seen footage of him in action in Norway. Rodolph was nicknamed 'The Beast' in Scandinavia, and comes with the reputation of being a no nonsense midfield man.
"I can't speak for the fans, but I'm a person who likes to win and I always try and do my best. It's for them to judge me," he said. "Fans like players who play with passion and I think it's up to them to be honest, but I'll keep doing what I'm doing."
Having spent four seasons with SK Brann, Rodolph has come close to joining English clubs on two occasions before. A move to Stoke fell through because of work permit issues and a £2m price tag prevented United boss Neil Warnock from signing him for QPR.
But Warnock's interest remained, and the player is delighted to make the step up from Norwegian football to try his luck in the Championship with a manager who he already knows.
"He is a very good manager and a nice person," said Rodolph. "He said 'welcome' and that he was happy to have me.
"When you're a football player you accept there is a bigger league and if you can come here and do well then it's fantastic.
"I'm 27 now and if I hadn't moved it would have been difficult. It's quicker and intense and I'll have to adapt as soon as possible."
"We came out with no injuries, we're still lacking a few goals, but overall I've been pleased. The new lads got a game and for Rodloph and Lee to get 70 minutes was good and they fitted in well.
"You'd have thought Rodolph had been here all his life the way he settled down. He's an asset for us because he can play in another couple of positions as well. There were some more plusses and there were no holds barred in the game."
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Hi. Leeds fan and writer of one of the sites you guys have linked to on this thread. (www.thescratchingshed.com)
Our fans are really excited about Rodolph Austin. From what we've seen in videos, he looks like the kind of tough-tackling, hard-working player that our fans really appreciate and adore. I think he'll fit in well, and it sounds as though Neil Warnock is a big fan too so he should get plenty of time on the pitch. I'll be at Elland Road for his full debut on Saturday and am looking forward to seeing how he gets on.
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Originally Posted By: Strngbroda
Why always England how about Spain, France, Germany or Italy etc. I think Morrison would be better off going to France or Spain. He's a great ball winner but he's not as robust or aggressive as Austin. Yes Austin has the tools to do well in England but not every Jamaican that can kick a ball does.
The reality is that none of these countries are interested in Jamaican players. England comes calling on occasion, but it will be a little bit before we see demand from other places in Europe, except for Norway. We must remember that the players in Norway have been known to scouts from other countries for a long while now, but they have not come calling.
Wanted to respond to above comment too. The reason there's very few Jamaican players in England and across Europe is because of how difficult it is to obtain work permits for those outside Europe.
The rule in England is that the player must be a full international and play the majority of fixtures for his home nation. Austin qualifies now on this basis, but for younger players who are perhaps on the fringes of the international team, it's much more difficult.
Top European clubs could sign players at a younger age and help them fulfil their potential, but the difficulty in obtaining work permits and the fact that very few talented youngsters make it at the highest level is a deterrent.
What I'm basically trying to say is that there is probably the same amount of potential in young Jamaican footballers as there is in young European footballers, but for the top European clubs, it's much, much easier to sign the European footballers.
It's easier to sign up 50 European players with potential, from which you might get one world class senior player, than it is to sign a single player from outside the EU. And that's exactly what every English club does.
Hi. Leeds fan and writer of one of the sites you guys have linked to on this thread. (www.thescratchingshed.com)
Our fans are really excited about Rodolph Austin. From what we've seen in videos, he looks like the kind of tough-tackling, hard-working player that our fans really appreciate and adore. I think he'll fit in well, and it sounds as though Neil Warnock is a big fan too so he should get plenty of time on the pitch. I'll be at Elland Road for his full debut on Saturday and am looking forward to seeing how he gets on.
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Originally Posted By: Strngbroda
Why always England how about Spain, France, Germany or Italy etc. I think Morrison would be better off going to France or Spain. He's a great ball winner but he's not as robust or aggressive as Austin. Yes Austin has the tools to do well in England but not every Jamaican that can kick a ball does.
The reality is that none of these countries are interested in Jamaican players. England comes calling on occasion, but it will be a little bit before we see demand from other places in Europe, except for Norway. We must remember that the players in Norway have been known to scouts from other countries for a long while now, but they have not come calling.
Wanted to respond to above comment too. The reason there's very few Jamaican players in England and across Europe is because of how difficult it is to obtain work permits for those outside Europe.
The rule in England is that the player must be a full international and play the majority of fixtures for his home nation. Austin qualifies now on this basis, but for younger players who are perhaps on the fringes of the international team, it's much more difficult.
Top European clubs could sign players at a younger age and help them fulfil their potential, but the difficulty in obtaining work permits and the fact that very few talented youngsters make it at the highest level is a deterrent.
What I'm basically trying to say is that there is probably the same amount of potential in young Jamaican footballers as there is in young European footballers, but for the top European clubs, it's much, much easier to sign the European footballers.
It's easier to sign up 50 European players with potential, from which you might get one world class senior player, than it is to sign a single player from outside the EU. And that's exactly what every English club does.
There is much truth in what you say here but there is another factor from the Jamaican side of things, and that is...
In Europe, football is a legitimate, very, very lucrative professional game and career...and is seen as part and parcel of the cultural fabric of European (and South American)countries.
In Jamaica...far from being so.
In Jamaica, football is generally viewed by the wider society as a schoolboy and amateur game played for recreational and entertainment purposes...not as a career to be seriously pursued past school-age, when the real world takes over.
Parents in Jamaica will allow their children to play football while in school, while insisting that their academics be taken more seriously as the proven route to a legitimate, well-paying and lifelong career...they generally will not allow their children to seriously view and pursue a career in football that carries absolutely no guarantees with it.
This is gradually changing as the development of football in Jamaica continues...at a snail's pace...and Jamaica's young players are more exposed to the world game at FIFA age-limit tournaments...and the football world sees more of the football talent that Jamaica has to offer.
The handful of professional Jamaican players you see in England, the USA and elsewhere in Europe come from generally impoverished backgrounds, similar to many of Africa's professional stars...where football was a born talent and probably the only way out of circumstances that would have led to stagnation in their personal and professional lives.
When you see Jamaica's best young footballers being exposed to the European professional game at an earlier age, you will see a comensurate rise in the number of Jamaican professional footballers in Europe...
And this will only happen with an increase in the rate of football development in Jamaica itself.
It is no coincidence that many of Jamaica's professional footballers (born-Jamaicans, I mean)tell the story of how they were soundly thrashed by their parents for playing the game that they loved, when their parents thought they should have been doing other things...until their parents realised how futile an effort it was to continue to try to beat their love of football out of them...this is the reason why Jamaica's professional players are where they are today, most of them...they simply loved the game too much to quit.
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It is no coincidence that many of Jamaica's professional footballers (born-Jamaicans, I mean)tell the story of how they were soundly thrashed by their parents for playing the game that they loved, when their parents thought they should have been doing other things...until their parents realised how futile an effort it was to continue to try to beat their love of football out of them...this is the reason why Jamaica's professional players are where they are today, most of them...they simply loved the game too much to quit.
Jus like how ur parents realised that beating some sense into u wasn't working.
