Bamford is nearly 31, with a horrendous injury record. He has a young family and is on 35k a week. There's no way he leaves, he wouldn't get a better deal anywhere else

I wonder if last night's team selection was a nod to the hierarchy regarding incomings

We only have 16/17 outfield players. No nod should be needed

16/17 outfield players and 4 or 5 of them are nowhere near good enough and a couple more are still very young to play 20+ games a season yet which says it all about how the board have handled this.
And how Kinnear keeps his place on the Board as I`m pretty certain he would have been involved in the contract negotiations that took place whilst Orta was there.
Seems Brighton were aware that they had until Wednesday to activate the clause in Rutters contract.
Does that mean his agent has been touting his services?
Makes the sale of Archie Gray even more bizarre imo.

and activated it at 11.59 pm.....

I agree no nod SHOULD be needed but it obviously has to

It says on Leeds Live that Rutter knew of the offer before he took the field last night but asked to be played.

That's what agents do.

I'm really down and frustrated by this sale, in particular, and all the optimism I had has all but gone. But I'm not as angry about the release clauses as most. They're a normal and very common part of football, and I doubt any player would agree to sign a contract with a team in a relegation battle, or a team outside the PL without one.

I just wish they'd get a move on and sign some players.

I'm with you. it's not the goings it's the lack of incomings, let alone quality ones

Same here mate. Im feeling very deflated about it all. I was looking forward to this season and looking forward to the games and now it’s gone. Good grief the board have some serious work to do now to bring back the feel good factor. A lot of the fan base are now utterly bemused.

The whole squad knew of the transfer apparently. I wonder if that was a factor you know. It will have damaged confidence and spirit

rutter had some magic moments but was also a liability at times. imo if, and it's a big if, the right player is signed then he is replaceable

Szmodics off to Ipswich by looks of it. Sky reporting they’re trying to finalise a deal

Not easy to do in 2 weeks. They can’t even replace Summerville in good time

that's my worry

Szmodics deal to Ipswich nearly done. Honestly what a joke. The owners need to front up here and bloody quickly. Elland rd crowd will go nuclear soon.

Probably just as well we are away from home this Saturday otherwise the atmosphere could be toxic.
Szmodics would have been ideal in the Rutter role but once again we sit on our hands like we did with Moore who is in a different class to Bamford and Piroe.
One theory about how we played last night could be down to the team knowing Rutter was leaving and it affected them on the pitch.
He is highly rated and thought of by the players so you never know.
Just a thought not an excuse.