I'm not sure whether Grayson is able to take Leeds to the next level but I can't decide whether it's his own inability to do so or whether he just hasn't been given the funds to buy or pay the wages of the better quality additional players that would have given us the impetus to push on and be where the likes of Cardiff & Norwich are now instead of being the 1 out of form team that is clinging onto a play off place and looking over its shoulder at the 4 or 5 other teams which will have the belief that they can overhaul us. maybe he has been given the money but he's chosen not to spend it or he can't use it wisely - he's hardly got the best record in the transfer/loan market IMO.

Not doubting that he's done a great job so far since December 2008.

If we don't go up, 2 out of the above 4 will leave in the summer.

Howson is a decent player, but is surrounded by dross, hence at times he doesn't look as good as he is. He is a strong tackler, good passer, has good vision and has a good engine. He also has a lot of passion for the club, which is an underrated aspect these days.

He would hold his own in the Prem, but isn't about to bother the England selectors, hence the choice of word, "decent".

With only half an hour left to the transfer deadline it's looking (touch wood) like Snodgrass is staying...good job or we might be looking at a relegation fight

I think we're looking at a relegation fight with or without him. Trust me if a decent enough bid had come in for Snodgrass he'd have gone but I don't think anyone tried to buy him. Teams that were linked to him like Stoke and Fulham have been too busy trying to bring better players in. Its ok saying these players who couldn't get a look in last season are like new signings but others teams will have players like that but will have strengthened there teams bringing in new signings too!

Relegation fight? Not a chance, we've got a good nucleus of a side that can compete in the division, Gradel isn't really that much of a loss as I think Nunez can come in and do a similar job.

We've played some great stuff this year and as long as we stick to that and Grayson doesn't bottle it too soon, we should be in for a decent year.

Keep the faith MOT.

I think if I had £20 burning a hole in my pocket I would sooner go for a bet on relegation than top six TBH.
What are the odds on both of these ?