As for how Leon is currently shaping up he is working very hard on his fitness. It is not a surprise that he is nowhere near the level of fitness of the other players at this point but he is hoping that within 6 weeks he will be a lot closer than he is now. When the balls have come out Leon has shown flashes of his skill and im told he has not looked out of place at all. However, this is still a massive ask and it all depends on whether Brighton will be patient and help Leon get fully fit. It will certainly take time and it is hoped that Gus and his staff will see the potential that Leon still has and will persevere with him. Whatever happens at Brighton I believe that he will definitely be back in the football league next year. He is very grateful for the opportunity at Brighton and is loving every minute of it. He says there is a great group of boys and he is enjoying their company.
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Don Tmatter
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Any news on how he's been getting on this week ?
theonesmith
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The good thing is that fitness will come given motivation and the right techniques. So if he can still mix it technically at our level, that should be a huge boost for him..
anyone can get fit but not everyone has the talent so it is hoped that he can show enough to Gus to justify being kept on for longer so that he can get fit. I would estimate that in order to be championship fit he would need to lose another 1.5 stone. He has lost 4 stone already so he is certainly heading in the right direction. One positive is that whilst he is struggling with the long distance running he is looking very quick over short distances so he ahsnt lost his pace
severnside gull
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he will drop a stone and a half in a month of fitness training and dietary management at this level
You keep ignoring my posts - I wonder why...
So, you register on NSC with an email address that is for an author who has previously authored 2 football books. That same person counts Leon Jeanne amongst their Facebook friends.
The same person has been tweeting about being with Leanne in Brighton.
Yet you claim it is "your friend" who is writing the book. Really?
tonymgc
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He's at the right club if he has fitness issues. Last season Matt Miller worked wonders with Sandaza & Wood, Both looked out of shape when the joined us. Not to mention the transformation in Murray who in my eyes always looked a bit out of shape before. Obviously it was injury related but 'stretch' seems to really get the best out of the players.
Its a weird and pointless deception, isn't it?
This is a great story, and we're all willing the lad to do well. If it has a happy ending then the book will be worth reading. The fact that the author is here giving us some insight into the background is adding to people's interest.
If he lies about who he is though, it will cast doubt in peoples' minds over the angles he presents in his book.
who I am has no real relevance to this story. Leon had a lot of potential, he blew it, 8 years on he is getting a second chance and i am keeping you updated as best I can. There are reasons for keeping my identity guarded for now but all will be revealed in due course. I enjoy coming on this board, there are some good people on here, but i can assure you that if i feel these updates are doing more harm than good then I will stop immediately.
The updates are interesting, and are welcome. They are certainly not harming Leon in any way. His fate is entirely in his and Gus' hands.
People won't accept you at your word, if you decieve them though.
I don't want to deceive anyone but there are reasons for keeping my identity to myself for now. As long as people enjoy the updates, and they are not detrimental, then im happy to continue but for now my identity has little relevance to the story. Everything I have said on the subject so far has been proven to be true!
BensGrandad
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I wonder if No9 is associated with Cardiff and in fact it was he who wanted or offered Leon the chance to try again there this summer. Not that it really matters but I am sure many people have now become very intrigued to see how this pans out eventually.
Don Tmatter
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Hows he getting on with the players, are they taking to him? is he mixing in ok?
seagulls4ever
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Let the many have his privacy if he wants it! It makes no difference to me who he is, I enjoy his updates.
Personally, I don't think Admin's should be abusing their privileges to reveal his identity when he wants to remain anonymous.
Personally, I don't think Admin's should be abusing their privileges to reveal his identity when he wants to remain anonymous.
severnside gull
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I understand why people want to know who I am but please for now let me continue to be anonymous.
Leon is mixing very well. The Brighton players have made him very welcome and as they are aware of his situation they are really encouraging him. You're lucky to have such a great group! Cardiff was full of big time charlies last year and it played a part in our downfall! I think you'll do well this season!
Leon is mixing very well. The Brighton players have made him very welcome and as they are aware of his situation they are really encouraging him. You're lucky to have such a great group! Cardiff was full of big time charlies last year and it played a part in our downfall! I think you'll do well this season!
Daffy Duck
Stop bloody moaning!
Totally agree. It would be a wonderful come-back story if it all works out, so a lot of us are really hopeful that it does, for us and for Leon.
I just hope that this thread doesn't deteriorate into a personal slug-fest between a couple of members on here like so many other threads have.
Please keep the updates coming, No9. Some of us really do appreciate it.
The Laughing Bluebird
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Comedy gold!
Earlier in the thread, you said (and I quote):
"He (LJ) was actually asked over the weekend if he would like to spend the summer with Cardiff but declined the opportunity."
Now you tell us that nothing of the sort happened. Instead, former player Roger Gibbins told Leon he would speak to someone at the club and try to sort something out. Not quite the same, is it?
As it happens, Roger's a mate of mine. He lives a couple of streets away, works for the PFA and also works for CCFC's commercial department on match days. He has no involvement in the club's coaching set-up whatsoever. So, in a nutshell, your claim that Leon Jeanne declined an opportunity to spend the summer with Cardiff is utter nonsense.
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nevergoagain
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Are you Robbie Keane or Diego Forlan ?