1 00:00:01,240 --> 00:00:03,000 Former Derby manager Brian Clough, 2 00:00:03,120 --> 00:00:06,280 during his very brief tenure as Leeds United manager, 3 00:00:06,400 --> 00:00:07,800 once famously told the players 4 00:00:07,920 --> 00:00:10,160 they could put their medals and trophies in the bin 5 00:00:10,280 --> 00:00:13,760 because, as far as he was concerned, they'd won them by cheating. 6 00:00:13,880 --> 00:00:17,200 One could only imagine what Cloughie would have made of Spygate. 7 00:00:45,480 --> 00:00:47,680 It's January and Leeds United 8 00:00:47,800 --> 00:00:50,880 have completed 26 of a 46-game-long season. 9 00:00:53,560 --> 00:00:55,720 They're two points clear at the top of the league, 10 00:00:55,840 --> 00:00:57,520 despite two recent defeats. 11 00:00:57,640 --> 00:00:58,960 Leeds, Leeds, Leeds! 12 00:01:01,120 --> 00:01:04,680 Head coach Marcelo Bielsa's attacking style continues to entertain 13 00:01:04,800 --> 00:01:07,480 and energise their passionate supporters. 14 00:01:09,080 --> 00:01:10,920 But they have started to concede goals, 15 00:01:12,440 --> 00:01:15,520 with young keeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell coming in for criticism. 16 00:01:25,720 --> 00:01:28,040 The final transfer window of the season is open 17 00:01:28,160 --> 00:01:31,240 and Leeds have just two weeks left to buy and sell players 18 00:01:31,360 --> 00:01:34,280 before their squad is locked for the remainder of the campaign. 19 00:01:42,720 --> 00:01:45,800 Owner Andrea Radrizzani and his board 20 00:01:45,920 --> 00:01:48,440 need to decide if they are to strengthen their squad. 21 00:01:48,560 --> 00:01:50,320 -Hi. How are you? -How are you? 22 00:01:50,440 --> 00:01:53,320 In English football, recruitment was once 23 00:01:53,440 --> 00:01:55,920 the sole responsibility of the head coach, 24 00:01:56,040 --> 00:01:58,800 but now the director of football makes many of the key decisions. 25 00:02:00,400 --> 00:02:03,480 Today, Leeds director of football Victor Orta 26 00:02:03,600 --> 00:02:04,880 is reporting back to the board, 27 00:02:05,000 --> 00:02:08,960 which now includes investors from the San Francisco 49ers. 28 00:02:09,480 --> 00:02:10,760 Good to see you. 29 00:02:11,720 --> 00:02:13,840 How are we doing? Everything good? 30 00:02:13,960 --> 00:02:15,880 I didn't get the memo on the uniform. 31 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:20,160 For me, the most important person in a club is the head coach. 32 00:02:20,280 --> 00:02:23,520 And my only goal is to try and enrich his work, 33 00:02:23,640 --> 00:02:28,560 with a lot of work around him in terms of players. 34 00:02:28,680 --> 00:02:33,560 But not only this, organisation, a lot of things that require a lot of time 35 00:02:33,680 --> 00:02:37,560 and obviously there needs to be a club vision about this, 36 00:02:37,680 --> 00:02:40,480 and this is, for me, the job of the director of football. 37 00:02:40,600 --> 00:02:42,600 But it's true that, in England, 38 00:02:44,320 --> 00:02:46,400 my position is not really known 39 00:02:46,520 --> 00:02:50,440 but there are still a lot of people doing it and doing it very well. 40 00:02:51,640 --> 00:02:54,720 Victor is like my brother. I mean, he is... 41 00:02:54,880 --> 00:02:57,680 and whatever we achieve, we are going to achieve together. 42 00:02:57,800 --> 00:03:03,480 The guy, his commitment, his passion and how personally he takes the results, 43 00:03:03,600 --> 00:03:08,040 there is nobody more vested in the club's success than Victor. 44 00:03:08,920 --> 00:03:10,640 He's the heartbeat of the club. 45 00:03:10,760 --> 00:03:12,480 ...things we need to do in January. 46 00:03:12,600 --> 00:03:15,600 Now, the goalkeeper is obviously the priority. 47 00:03:16,760 --> 00:03:20,240 I have a team working behind me that is really important. 48 00:03:20,360 --> 00:03:22,200 It's more important than me. 49 00:03:22,320 --> 00:03:26,080 Because they have the real knowledge, they have the real analysis. 50 00:03:26,200 --> 00:03:29,400 Four eyes is better than two, eight eyes is better than four 51 00:03:29,520 --> 00:03:31,880 and sixteen eyes is better than eight. 52 00:03:33,520 --> 00:03:37,280 Victor, Marcelo Bielsa and the Leeds board 53 00:03:37,400 --> 00:03:40,520 have decided they need to try and recruit a left-sided winger 54 00:03:40,640 --> 00:03:43,360 and an experienced, top-class goalkeeper. 55 00:03:43,480 --> 00:03:48,840 I have a very good board behind me and we are really quick with decisions. 56 00:03:48,960 --> 00:03:51,520 This is good because you can anticipate. 57 00:03:51,640 --> 00:03:54,160 If you take your time, you lose your player. 58 00:03:56,840 --> 00:03:59,320 Victor has quickly identified his number-one target 59 00:03:59,440 --> 00:04:01,120 for the goalkeeping position. 60 00:04:01,240 --> 00:04:03,040 And it's an ambitious one. 61 00:04:05,120 --> 00:04:08,760 Triple Champions League-winning Spanish international Kiko Casilla 62 00:04:08,880 --> 00:04:11,000 has arrived in Leeds from Real Madrid. 63 00:04:14,080 --> 00:04:16,520 Leeds have negotiated a no-fee deal with the Spanish club 64 00:04:16,760 --> 00:04:20,000 but must take on Casilla's substantial wages, 65 00:04:20,120 --> 00:04:22,880 which will make him the highest-paid player at the club. 66 00:04:24,920 --> 00:04:27,760 If anybody had told me that in December 67 00:04:27,880 --> 00:04:32,440 Kiko Casilla would be available and would be part of our squad, 68 00:04:32,560 --> 00:04:36,600 I'd have called him crazy. Because it's impossible, but it's true. 69 00:04:37,760 --> 00:04:41,280 At this moment in his career, I feel that he wants a new challenge. 70 00:04:41,400 --> 00:04:45,000 And he feels like Leeds United can be a really good new challenge for him 71 00:04:45,120 --> 00:04:49,800 and it's bringing a world-class keeper to Leeds United . 72 00:04:51,480 --> 00:04:53,360 First, Casilla must pass a medical. 73 00:04:55,920 --> 00:04:57,840 So, the doctor's gonna have a look at him now. 74 00:04:57,960 --> 00:05:00,960 From what we've looked at before, and from the reports from Real Madrid, 75 00:05:01,080 --> 00:05:03,520 there doesn't seem to be any great major previous history, 76 00:05:03,640 --> 00:05:06,200 but we'll check that through and get Rubén to translate. 77 00:05:06,320 --> 00:05:07,520 Yep, that's fine. 78 00:05:08,920 --> 00:05:13,400 I've been involved in a couple of medicals where the club have not signed the player 79 00:05:13,520 --> 00:05:16,000 as a result of something that's been found, 80 00:05:16,120 --> 00:05:18,000 but it's not me saying, "Don't sign them." 81 00:05:18,480 --> 00:05:22,320 We just present to the board and say, "Look - he's got these problems, 82 00:05:22,440 --> 00:05:25,760 this is the chance that this gets worse in this period of time." 83 00:05:26,440 --> 00:05:28,320 But, you'll find something on every player. 84 00:05:28,440 --> 00:05:31,680 In this case, he's had different surgeries to his knees previously, 85 00:05:31,800 --> 00:05:33,360 so they're not going to look normal. 86 00:05:33,480 --> 00:05:36,160 It's risk assessment of the chances of that breaking down 87 00:05:36,280 --> 00:05:39,280 over the next one year, three years, five years, ten years, 88 00:05:39,400 --> 00:05:41,640 so that the club can make an informed decision. 89 00:05:42,280 --> 00:05:47,080 Well, I'm happy, above all, to come to a club 90 00:05:47,200 --> 00:05:50,320 that gives me the opportunity to come here to England, 91 00:05:51,400 --> 00:05:56,080 to an historic club in England, 92 00:05:57,160 --> 00:06:00,880 where they do things well, and want to continue to do things well, 93 00:06:01,000 --> 00:06:05,440 and I think that is key to me signing here, 94 00:06:05,560 --> 00:06:08,960 and, well, I'm certain we will do great things together. 95 00:06:09,080 --> 00:06:11,160 Marcelo, well, I played against him 96 00:06:11,280 --> 00:06:14,040 in the Spanish League when he was with Athletic Bilbao. 97 00:06:14,160 --> 00:06:16,760 So I already know him a little and also, 98 00:06:16,880 --> 00:06:20,400 I have had managers such as Pochettino and Solari 99 00:06:20,520 --> 00:06:24,640 that have also been trained by him and have spoken a bit about him as well. 100 00:06:25,360 --> 00:06:29,760 He's not a manager that takes me by surprise. 101 00:06:29,880 --> 00:06:31,560 I know how he works. 102 00:06:31,680 --> 00:06:34,080 I know how everything operates, so no problem. 103 00:06:34,200 --> 00:06:36,440 Marcelo's been clear with the players he wants. 104 00:06:36,560 --> 00:06:40,080 He's not going to take anyone who's not better than what we've got, 105 00:06:40,200 --> 00:06:41,960 and what a great player to be learning off. 106 00:06:42,080 --> 00:06:45,400 He has two or three Champions League winners medals and that speaks for itself. 107 00:06:45,520 --> 00:06:48,920 He just seems like a dead normal guy, no ego or anything like that. 108 00:06:50,080 --> 00:06:50,960 Welcome to Leeds. 109 00:06:51,080 --> 00:06:54,200 How he'll cope with the cold weather, we'll see in a few more months. 110 00:06:54,760 --> 00:06:56,440 He's going to be a great credit to the club 111 00:06:56,560 --> 00:06:59,200 and a great coup for us as well and hopefully he can push us on 112 00:06:59,320 --> 00:07:00,320 LIAM COOPER CAPTAIN, LEEDS UNITED 113 00:07:00,480 --> 00:07:01,840 and get us to where we want to be. 114 00:07:01,960 --> 00:07:04,400 The aim is to be promoted at the end of the season 115 00:07:04,520 --> 00:07:06,520 and that's what we're all fighting for every day. 116 00:07:06,640 --> 00:07:10,280 He's coming from one of the biggest and best clubs in the world 117 00:07:11,360 --> 00:07:14,280 to the next biggest and best really, 118 00:07:14,400 --> 00:07:16,760 so, nah, it'll be good, you know, to have his experience. 119 00:07:17,480 --> 00:07:19,040 It's a good group here. He'll get on really well. 120 00:07:19,160 --> 00:07:21,280 It's probably not easy going to a new team, 121 00:07:21,400 --> 00:07:23,520 it never is really for any player 122 00:07:24,120 --> 00:07:27,360 but we've got a good squad here and he'll be made to feel very welcome. 123 00:07:29,640 --> 00:07:34,960 For sure we needed an alternative for the goalkeeper position. 124 00:07:35,560 --> 00:07:40,960 For a goalkeeper to come from Real Madrid and choose Leeds, 125 00:07:41,080 --> 00:07:44,280 my conclusion is that the owner of the club 126 00:07:44,400 --> 00:07:50,200 should feel proud to own an institution that is worthy of such a decision. 127 00:07:52,480 --> 00:07:55,040 When you bring a player from Real Madrid 128 00:07:55,160 --> 00:07:58,480 that won the last three European Champions Leagues 129 00:07:58,600 --> 00:08:02,400 and he accepts this project, it's a message for everyone in this club 130 00:08:02,520 --> 00:08:06,280 and now we need to build again this Leeds winner 131 00:08:06,400 --> 00:08:10,400 and this is the reason that players like Kiko can accept our challenge. 132 00:08:13,440 --> 00:08:16,760 Casilla has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract. 133 00:08:16,880 --> 00:08:18,520 The message of intent is clear. 134 00:08:19,160 --> 00:08:22,400 Leeds are going all out for a return to the top flight. 135 00:08:26,560 --> 00:08:29,760 But controversy is never too far away at Elland Road. 136 00:08:34,920 --> 00:08:38,560 So, today the EFL announced they were going to launch an investigation 137 00:08:38,680 --> 00:08:44,400 into the spying row which saw Bielsa send a spy to look at Derby. 138 00:08:44,520 --> 00:08:49,480 Marcelo Bielsa can count Pep Guardiola, Mauricio Pochettino and, until yesterday, 139 00:08:49,600 --> 00:08:52,120 Frank Lampard amongst his many admirers, 140 00:08:52,240 --> 00:08:56,160 but his reputation faces being tarnished by Spygate. 141 00:08:56,280 --> 00:09:00,520 A concerned member of the public called police to Derby County's academy 142 00:09:00,640 --> 00:09:03,880 when they spotted someone acting suspiciously near one of its fences 143 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:05,520 during a training session. 144 00:09:05,640 --> 00:09:09,160 The Leeds manager has since admitted he sent the spy. 145 00:09:12,120 --> 00:09:14,200 I think I read it first on Facebook, 146 00:09:14,320 --> 00:09:16,280 and I just remember thinking, "Ah, here we go." 147 00:09:16,480 --> 00:09:18,880 You know, they love to conjure something up against Leeds, 148 00:09:19,000 --> 00:09:21,080 don't they, the papers and the news, 149 00:09:21,200 --> 00:09:24,360 and then obviously Bielsa had admitted it 150 00:09:24,480 --> 00:09:26,640 and I thought, "They'll throw everything at Leeds now." 151 00:09:26,760 --> 00:09:28,840 'Cos it's Leeds, isn't it, they do. 152 00:09:30,680 --> 00:09:33,480 "Spygate", Sky Sports News reported it, 153 00:09:33,800 --> 00:09:37,200 and then random things come in about like someone had been caught 154 00:09:37,320 --> 00:09:40,600 with some secateurs cutting the fence, etcetera. 155 00:09:40,720 --> 00:09:42,440 On his hands and knees with pliers. 156 00:09:42,560 --> 00:09:45,520 It surely happens with other clubs, and nobody says owt about it. 157 00:09:45,640 --> 00:09:49,360 The Argentinian, once called the "World's Greatest Coach" by Guardiola, 158 00:09:49,480 --> 00:09:51,240 says he's done this for years. 159 00:09:51,360 --> 00:09:53,800 And that in South America, it's no big deal. 160 00:09:53,920 --> 00:09:58,000 I think the fact that it was us, Leeds, that were doing it, 161 00:09:58,120 --> 00:10:01,080 and that it was "Frank Lampard's Derby". 162 00:10:01,200 --> 00:10:02,520 Yeah, the golden boy. 163 00:10:02,640 --> 00:10:06,360 The golden boy of Sky, that had the biggest impact on it. 164 00:10:06,480 --> 00:10:10,120 If it had been another, any other two clubs in the Championship, 165 00:10:10,240 --> 00:10:13,480 then it probably wouldn't have been brought to so much attention. 166 00:10:16,760 --> 00:10:18,240 Them bagpipes are going off. 167 00:10:24,280 --> 00:10:26,840 When I started watching Leeds they were in League One. 168 00:10:26,960 --> 00:10:28,600 I never saw the glory days. 169 00:10:29,320 --> 00:10:31,800 There is still that energy and atmosphere around 170 00:10:31,920 --> 00:10:33,200 of incoming promotion. 171 00:10:33,800 --> 00:10:35,560 It feels different. 172 00:10:35,680 --> 00:10:38,120 We've got one of the best managers in this division. By a mile. 173 00:10:38,240 --> 00:10:39,960 And one of the best squads in general. 174 00:10:40,080 --> 00:10:45,640 It's going to be fiery. The whole, "Leeds member of staff spying on us," 175 00:10:46,400 --> 00:10:48,240 it's the most overblown thing ever. 176 00:10:48,480 --> 00:10:50,440 It's the half-way point in the season. 177 00:10:51,120 --> 00:10:53,200 If Leeds can beat Derby County 178 00:10:53,320 --> 00:10:56,360 they'll go five points clear of second-placed Norwich City. 179 00:10:56,480 --> 00:10:58,840 -Can she have a high five? -Of course you can. 180 00:10:58,960 --> 00:11:00,200 Sorry, didn't mean to miss you. 181 00:11:00,320 --> 00:11:02,040 While the Leeds players seem relaxed 182 00:11:02,160 --> 00:11:04,000 and focused only on performing on the pitch, 183 00:11:05,800 --> 00:11:10,080 the spying story bubbles to the surface and becomes a focal point for discussion. 184 00:11:11,960 --> 00:11:14,160 It's Leeds United versus Derby County, 185 00:11:14,280 --> 00:11:17,560 another crucial fixture in the Championship's race for promotion, 186 00:11:17,680 --> 00:11:20,400 but there's only one story people are talking about. 187 00:11:20,520 --> 00:11:22,080 And that's Spygate. 188 00:11:22,720 --> 00:11:26,480 There are certain rules and etiquettes and laws that we abide by. 189 00:11:26,600 --> 00:11:29,920 It's just human nature, you know. You play sport and you want to win, 190 00:11:30,040 --> 00:11:33,200 but there are lines that you cross and I think a line's been crossed. 191 00:11:33,320 --> 00:11:36,880 As a coach, there's a level of respect you have for your opposition, 192 00:11:37,000 --> 00:11:40,680 and also it does have a bearing on the game. 193 00:11:40,800 --> 00:11:44,280 If you know the exact team that are gonna play against you a day before, 194 00:11:44,400 --> 00:11:47,640 the set-piece routines and the system they're going to play, 195 00:11:47,760 --> 00:11:50,200 you have an unfair advantage if you've initiated that. 196 00:11:51,600 --> 00:11:53,640 Douglas with the throw. Cooper, oh! 197 00:11:53,760 --> 00:11:56,000 How has he missed that from just inches out? 198 00:11:56,120 --> 00:11:57,720 He's put it over the bar. 199 00:12:03,080 --> 00:12:06,440 Clarke again, looking to cross deep... it's Roofe! 200 00:12:06,560 --> 00:12:08,120 Oh, they've scored and are ahead. 201 00:12:08,240 --> 00:12:09,960 Spygate may be the story 202 00:12:10,080 --> 00:12:13,920 but it's the man with 007 on his back who's creating the headlines. 203 00:12:14,040 --> 00:12:16,600 Kemar Roofe has Leeds in front. One-nil. 204 00:12:17,520 --> 00:12:19,840 That was the best I think I've seen us play. 205 00:12:19,960 --> 00:12:22,200 That's the closest to Man City I've seen. 206 00:12:22,320 --> 00:12:25,040 Every player ran their socks off, you could see at the end 207 00:12:25,160 --> 00:12:28,480 how much it meant to everyone because they put everything in. 208 00:12:29,120 --> 00:12:30,880 That's the good thing about this team. 209 00:12:31,000 --> 00:12:34,080 Now we've got the belief, every player would die for each other out there. 210 00:12:35,280 --> 00:12:38,000 Leeds have produced one of their most commanding performances 211 00:12:38,120 --> 00:12:40,960 in well over a decade and remain top of the league. 212 00:12:41,680 --> 00:12:43,440 But the headlines that follow 213 00:12:43,560 --> 00:12:46,960 are not about their dazzling performance against a promotion rival. 214 00:12:49,320 --> 00:12:52,080 The term "Spygate" dominates the sports pages 215 00:12:52,200 --> 00:12:54,680 and trends around the world on social media. 216 00:12:55,360 --> 00:12:58,400 Yet again, Leeds are in the news for all the wrong reasons. 217 00:12:58,960 --> 00:13:01,520 At a sportsman's level, it's bad. I don't care if it's cultural. 218 00:13:01,640 --> 00:13:02,960 It's a disrespect in our country. 219 00:13:03,080 --> 00:13:05,680 He says they do it in his country. I'm glad I don't live there. 220 00:13:05,800 --> 00:13:06,960 It's damaged his reputation. 221 00:13:07,080 --> 00:13:10,800 The reputation of him and his club has severely been tarnished. 222 00:13:10,920 --> 00:13:13,600 ...it's not illegal, the fact is it wasn't peeking over a fence. 223 00:13:13,720 --> 00:13:15,360 It was on hands and knees with pliers. 224 00:13:15,480 --> 00:13:17,200 I think Leeds have overstepped the mark. 225 00:13:22,560 --> 00:13:24,720 Five days after the Derby game, 226 00:13:24,840 --> 00:13:28,480 Marcelo Bielsa calls an emergency press conference at Thorp Arch. 227 00:13:29,240 --> 00:13:32,040 And Leeds fans brace themselves for the worst. 228 00:13:32,760 --> 00:13:35,680 The last time he called a press conference like this, 229 00:13:35,800 --> 00:13:38,600 Marcelo Bielsa resigned from a previous club. 230 00:13:39,400 --> 00:13:42,760 I thought, right, he's gonna quit, he's gonna go. He's gonna walk. 231 00:13:42,880 --> 00:13:45,240 They started talking about it on the radio and the telly 232 00:13:45,360 --> 00:13:46,880 and you're getting updates on your phone. 233 00:13:47,000 --> 00:13:49,000 You think, "Christ, something's gonna happen here." 234 00:13:49,120 --> 00:13:52,720 There were people... Jermaine Jenas was talking about a points deduction. 235 00:13:52,840 --> 00:13:56,440 Do you know what I mean? And you think, stranger things have happened. 236 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:08,240 I have called this conference 237 00:14:09,200 --> 00:14:15,680 because tomorrow is the usual press conference 238 00:14:15,800 --> 00:14:18,800 relating to the Stoke game 239 00:14:18,920 --> 00:14:24,520 and it seemed to me that the spying matter 240 00:14:25,680 --> 00:14:32,200 was going to take up time that I think 241 00:14:34,400 --> 00:14:37,200 I want to dedicate to the game. 242 00:14:37,320 --> 00:14:40,240 Well, there was no indication beforehand that he was resigning 243 00:14:40,360 --> 00:14:42,560 but a lot of people thought that, didn't they? 244 00:14:42,680 --> 00:14:44,480 Oh, there was a total storm, wasn't there. 245 00:14:44,600 --> 00:14:48,040 A lot of people wondered if he'd do what he'd done at Marseille, at Bilbao 246 00:14:48,160 --> 00:14:51,760 and also at Lazio. Nothing coming from the club saying that, 247 00:14:51,880 --> 00:14:56,040 but I think we all had it in our heads that something of that scale could go on. 248 00:14:56,160 --> 00:14:58,640 I don't think he could have handled it any better. 249 00:14:58,760 --> 00:15:03,840 In his own way, he sort of made a mockery of other clubs about it, didn't he? 250 00:15:03,960 --> 00:15:07,480 It's like, "Yeah, I have done it, and I'll tell you what, it's irrelevant, 251 00:15:07,600 --> 00:15:11,800 this is my presentation to show you exactly what I do with every team," 252 00:15:11,920 --> 00:15:14,640 basically told every other team how to beat Derby. 253 00:15:17,320 --> 00:15:19,480 Instead of resigning, Marcelo Bielsa 254 00:15:19,600 --> 00:15:23,120 gives one of the most extraordinary press conferences in football history. 255 00:15:25,480 --> 00:15:28,360 He spends 70 minutes explaining the forensic details 256 00:15:28,480 --> 00:15:30,680 he goes into when researching an opponent, 257 00:15:30,800 --> 00:15:35,120 and admits to spying on every other team Leeds have faced this season. 258 00:15:36,160 --> 00:15:40,200 Bielsa takes full and total responsibility for the spying incident. 259 00:15:41,800 --> 00:15:44,600 Pretty much the most... I'd say one of the most bizarre 260 00:15:45,240 --> 00:15:49,200 but maybe genius moments of my career in football media so far. 261 00:15:49,320 --> 00:15:53,600 I think the point Marcelo was trying to get over was that, you know, 262 00:15:53,720 --> 00:15:57,200 a young intern, stood on a public footpath, 263 00:15:57,320 --> 00:16:02,520 peering through a fence at training is not why we are where we are. 264 00:16:02,640 --> 00:16:04,680 In fact, it's a bit offensive to even think that. 265 00:16:04,800 --> 00:16:09,440 We are where we are because of the huge level of intense analysis 266 00:16:09,560 --> 00:16:12,320 that goes into every single game. 267 00:16:12,440 --> 00:16:14,480 Watching a training session doesn't win a game. 268 00:16:14,600 --> 00:16:16,640 It's totally different on the pitch, you know. 269 00:16:16,760 --> 00:16:19,160 The Leeds players would have gone into that game, 270 00:16:19,280 --> 00:16:21,360 off the back of Spygate, and been up for it. 271 00:16:21,480 --> 00:16:25,720 So, in a way, it sort of made us, you know, more ready for this - 272 00:16:25,840 --> 00:16:28,800 we need to win this now or we're gonna be made a laughing stock. 273 00:16:28,920 --> 00:16:32,680 Because I know that I am not trying to gain an advantage, 274 00:16:32,800 --> 00:16:38,720 because the information I need, I already have the information. 275 00:16:38,840 --> 00:16:45,680 And I repeat, why do I do that? I think because I am stupid. 276 00:16:47,480 --> 00:16:54,440 This is all. I thank you for your presence. 277 00:16:58,320 --> 00:17:00,280 Okay, I think we're done! 278 00:17:01,560 --> 00:17:03,800 -Thank you. -Thank you! 279 00:17:06,840 --> 00:17:08,160 It's genius, it's... 280 00:17:08,280 --> 00:17:11,760 you saw the level of analysis that goes into what he's just delivered. 281 00:17:12,560 --> 00:17:14,360 We've just sat there for over an hour, 282 00:17:14,480 --> 00:17:17,440 he's just absolutely showcased what Derby County are all about 283 00:17:18,240 --> 00:17:21,320 to a room full of journalists just to prove a point. 284 00:17:22,160 --> 00:17:24,520 I don't think it's... I don't think it's crazy. 285 00:17:25,320 --> 00:17:26,400 I think he's a genius. 286 00:17:26,520 --> 00:17:28,960 I think the kids call it a mic drop, don't they? 287 00:17:29,440 --> 00:17:30,200 Unbelievable. 288 00:17:31,720 --> 00:17:34,160 He's opened Pandora's Box to us, hasn't he here, 289 00:17:34,280 --> 00:17:36,400 and shown us things, but you can tell, 290 00:17:36,520 --> 00:17:39,560 having been around football for a long time now, both of us, 291 00:17:39,680 --> 00:17:42,040 that he's on a different, well, he's on a different echelon 292 00:17:42,160 --> 00:17:44,760 when it comes to research, and that was the point, wasn't it? 293 00:17:44,880 --> 00:17:46,680 That was the clear thing that was made, 294 00:17:46,800 --> 00:17:49,120 that sending someone to watch a bit of training 295 00:17:49,240 --> 00:17:51,120 from a public footpath or whatever... 296 00:17:51,240 --> 00:17:54,160 was almost incidental to what he already knew about Derby County 297 00:17:54,280 --> 00:17:56,960 and every other bit of opposition that he comes up against. 298 00:17:58,760 --> 00:18:01,080 While many admire Bielsa's attention to detail 299 00:18:01,200 --> 00:18:03,120 when sizing up opponents, 300 00:18:03,240 --> 00:18:05,960 others consider his tactics unsportsmanlike. 301 00:18:07,520 --> 00:18:09,160 Eleven rival clubs have demanded 302 00:18:09,280 --> 00:18:11,520 that the Football League fully investigate the matter 303 00:18:11,640 --> 00:18:13,680 and a hefty fine or even a points deduction 304 00:18:13,800 --> 00:18:16,280 is now a real possibility for Leeds. 305 00:18:22,080 --> 00:18:25,720 While Spygate rumbles on, the small PR team at Elland Road 306 00:18:25,840 --> 00:18:28,400 do their best to keep things upbeat and positive. 307 00:18:29,280 --> 00:18:31,920 It's a mixture of all emotions, to be honest. 308 00:18:32,040 --> 00:18:34,160 Manic, pretty manic. 309 00:18:34,280 --> 00:18:37,960 You'd rather it be quiet, everything go okay, smoothly, 310 00:18:38,080 --> 00:18:42,040 and not have massive crises... if you want to call it a crisis. 311 00:18:43,880 --> 00:18:50,520 That's the back of the Guardian today, following yesterday's press conference. 312 00:18:52,920 --> 00:18:55,360 Front page on the Yorkshire Evening Post, as well. 313 00:18:55,480 --> 00:18:58,600 It's just everywhere, and yeah, absolutely taken off. 314 00:19:05,720 --> 00:19:07,000 It's mid-January. 315 00:19:07,120 --> 00:19:09,760 Leeds have lost two of their last three games. 316 00:19:12,280 --> 00:19:14,680 A shock home defeat to Hull 317 00:19:14,800 --> 00:19:18,320 followed by a four-two beating at Nottingham Forest. 318 00:19:21,920 --> 00:19:24,920 They are now without defensive midfielder Kalvin Philips... 319 00:19:25,040 --> 00:19:28,000 That's a crazy challenge from Phillips and he could see red here. 320 00:19:28,120 --> 00:19:32,480 ...who must serve a three-game ban for his sending off in the Forest defeat. 321 00:19:37,160 --> 00:19:41,800 Despite the losses, Leeds are still one point clear at the top of the table. 322 00:19:44,120 --> 00:19:46,920 Next up are pre-season promotion favourites Stoke City, 323 00:19:47,040 --> 00:19:50,640 who Leeds beat comprehensively in the first game of the season. 324 00:19:51,720 --> 00:19:55,040 Bielsa has decided new signing Kiko Casilla, 325 00:19:55,160 --> 00:19:57,800 who only arrived from Real Madrid last week, 326 00:19:57,920 --> 00:20:00,080 is not ready to make his debut. 327 00:20:00,800 --> 00:20:01,840 And Leeds face Stoke 328 00:20:01,960 --> 00:20:05,600 with many key players out injured and suspended. 329 00:20:05,720 --> 00:20:08,440 With the arrival of obviously Kiko, the new signing, 330 00:20:09,080 --> 00:20:11,240 brought a lot of confidence into the squad, 331 00:20:11,360 --> 00:20:13,160 and hopefully a lot of experience. 332 00:20:13,280 --> 00:20:15,160 If Bailey has a good game he'll stay in, 333 00:20:15,280 --> 00:20:18,080 if not a good game then you know, the options are Kiko. 334 00:20:18,200 --> 00:20:20,520 But it's always good to have options like that. 335 00:20:20,640 --> 00:20:24,120 I think it'll keep Bailey on his guard and he'll want to play even better. 336 00:20:24,240 --> 00:20:25,880 Just the way that everything's happened, 337 00:20:26,000 --> 00:20:29,000 I think the lads were just desperate to get out there 338 00:20:29,120 --> 00:20:30,640 and just prove everyone wrong 339 00:20:30,760 --> 00:20:34,080 and basically stick twos up or ones up in peoples' faces 340 00:20:34,200 --> 00:20:36,720 so I think it just eggs us on to do even better now. 341 00:20:39,840 --> 00:20:41,800 Leeds United now face Stoke City, 342 00:20:41,920 --> 00:20:45,360 the side they convincingly beat on the opening day of the season. 343 00:20:45,480 --> 00:20:47,600 The Spygate row is rumbling on. 344 00:20:47,720 --> 00:20:50,240 Bielsa may be under fire from the football authorities. 345 00:20:50,360 --> 00:20:53,320 But there is no doubt the fans are backing him to the hilt. 346 00:20:53,440 --> 00:20:58,000 We'll spy where we want We're Leeds United 347 00:20:58,120 --> 00:20:59,680 We'll spy where we want! 348 00:21:06,280 --> 00:21:08,360 Leeds make a nervy start to the game. 349 00:21:18,720 --> 00:21:22,160 Stoke are going to pump it long, looking to try and break the deadlock. 350 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:26,360 Chance comes in, save from Peacock-Farrell. 351 00:21:29,600 --> 00:21:33,320 Stoke coming forward in numbers again. Jansson blocks off his man. 352 00:21:33,440 --> 00:21:35,840 And he's going to be in trouble here with the referee. 353 00:21:35,960 --> 00:21:37,600 He's arguing away... 354 00:21:39,680 --> 00:21:41,080 and that will be a yellow. 355 00:21:44,080 --> 00:21:46,520 It's an intense atmosphere in the Stoke ground 356 00:21:46,640 --> 00:21:48,560 and Leeds cannot find their rhythm. 357 00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:53,920 Klich needs to deal with this one if he can... 358 00:21:54,040 --> 00:21:55,360 oh, he hasn't cleared his line... 359 00:21:55,480 --> 00:21:59,120 Clucas low past Peacock-Farrell and Stoke take the lead. 360 00:22:00,440 --> 00:22:03,920 Leeds fall behind four minutes into the second half. 361 00:22:04,040 --> 00:22:05,280 Then, it gets much worse. 362 00:22:05,400 --> 00:22:10,160 Oh, the chase is on here between Jansson and Benik Afobe and Jansson sees red. 363 00:22:10,280 --> 00:22:11,840 It's a second yellow. 364 00:22:14,520 --> 00:22:17,480 He's not happy with it and again it's a suspension for Leeds. 365 00:22:17,600 --> 00:22:20,320 If this season hasn't been hard enough with injuries, 366 00:22:20,440 --> 00:22:22,200 it's another red card 367 00:22:22,320 --> 00:22:24,840 and Leeds United are down to ten men against Stoke 368 00:22:24,960 --> 00:22:26,240 and trailing by a goal to nil. 369 00:22:26,360 --> 00:22:29,000 Wanker, wanker, wanker! 370 00:22:31,720 --> 00:22:34,720 Pablo Hernandez has a penalty claim turned down. 371 00:22:34,840 --> 00:22:36,920 And Stoke counter attack again. 372 00:22:38,120 --> 00:22:40,200 It's McClean for Stoke, he's looking for Allan 373 00:22:40,320 --> 00:22:42,200 and he's sneaked past Forshaw there. 374 00:22:42,320 --> 00:22:43,840 That's a second for Stoke. 375 00:22:43,960 --> 00:22:47,000 They look like they've got their revenge for the opening day defeat. 376 00:22:47,120 --> 00:22:49,600 It's Stoke City two, Leeds United nil. 377 00:22:55,360 --> 00:22:59,080 Leeds United's lead at the top of the table is now a slender one point. 378 00:23:01,640 --> 00:23:03,440 Head coach Marcelo Bielsa 379 00:23:03,560 --> 00:23:05,760 admits it's their worst performance of the season. 380 00:23:06,920 --> 00:23:09,600 We played our worst game of the year 381 00:23:10,280 --> 00:23:12,560 after having played our best game of the year. 382 00:23:13,520 --> 00:23:17,560 It has been very difficult to understand our last performance. 383 00:23:30,440 --> 00:23:35,200 Back at Elland Road, Andrea and Victor are debating whether Spygate 384 00:23:35,320 --> 00:23:38,960 and Marcelo Bielsa's emergency press conference has affected the team's form. 385 00:23:40,360 --> 00:23:42,480 We had three losses in four games 386 00:23:42,600 --> 00:23:47,360 and this Spygate didn't help to keep everyone calm. 387 00:23:47,480 --> 00:23:50,640 I think, for me, the last game, Stoke, 388 00:23:51,280 --> 00:23:55,280 for me, it was the worst game 389 00:23:55,400 --> 00:23:58,440 because it was the consequence of the week of the media. 390 00:23:58,560 --> 00:24:00,080 -Yeah. -So, in the end, it's normal. 391 00:24:00,200 --> 00:24:02,840 If you are in a team, your mindset goes somewhere else, 392 00:24:02,960 --> 00:24:04,480 you're not focused and that was the result. 393 00:24:04,600 --> 00:24:07,280 If the main guy is not focused, 394 00:24:07,400 --> 00:24:09,680 because obviously it is human to not be focused 395 00:24:09,800 --> 00:24:12,800 when you are under pressure and you need to justify yourself, 396 00:24:12,920 --> 00:24:16,760 and you need to explain things, disclose everything you have done. 397 00:24:16,880 --> 00:24:19,880 When you go to training every day, maybe you're not the same guy. 398 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:22,360 Even if you think you are, maybe you're not. 399 00:24:22,480 --> 00:24:25,680 I don't know. And then it transfers to people... as a leader. 400 00:24:25,800 --> 00:24:29,200 I think after all this situation I feel more together, the locker room. 401 00:24:29,320 --> 00:24:31,360 -Yeah, that's for sure. -I feel... 402 00:24:32,520 --> 00:24:34,720 it's difficult to say, they feel together. 403 00:24:34,840 --> 00:24:36,760 Oh, one hundred percent. 404 00:24:36,880 --> 00:24:38,880 And it's true that this is a consequence 405 00:24:39,000 --> 00:24:41,600 of a bad situation but it's a good consequence. 406 00:24:41,720 --> 00:24:43,720 I still believe the conference was unnecessary, 407 00:24:43,840 --> 00:24:47,960 but, in the end, yes, we are all together. 408 00:24:48,960 --> 00:24:51,800 For me, I think, it's a historic press conference 409 00:24:51,920 --> 00:24:56,560 and, in the end, if the consequences are positive... why not? 410 00:24:56,680 --> 00:24:58,720 -Why not? It's true that... -Unnecessary. 411 00:24:59,440 --> 00:25:00,400 -I think... -I mean... 412 00:25:00,520 --> 00:25:03,280 he could explain the same content to the federation and the league, 413 00:25:03,400 --> 00:25:04,640 why to the public? 414 00:25:06,080 --> 00:25:08,240 For me, we are more together now. 415 00:25:08,360 --> 00:25:11,320 Yeah, that's for sure, I was together before but even more now. 416 00:25:11,440 --> 00:25:13,160 Let's go guys, I need to go. Cheers. 417 00:25:20,880 --> 00:25:25,320 Leeds now face a tough fixture at local rivals Rotherham United, 418 00:25:25,440 --> 00:25:28,800 twenty places below Leeds and fighting to stay in the Championship. 419 00:25:31,040 --> 00:25:34,760 Kalvin Philips, sorely missed during his three-game ban, returns 420 00:25:34,880 --> 00:25:38,840 and there's a debut for Spanish international keeper Kiko Casilla. 421 00:25:39,960 --> 00:25:42,600 Another Yorkshire derby, then, for Leeds United 422 00:25:42,720 --> 00:25:44,920 against relegation-threatened Rotherham. 423 00:25:45,040 --> 00:25:49,080 It's a game they are expected to win, but who knows what the outcome will be? 424 00:26:00,040 --> 00:26:01,840 Leeds start the game on the back foot. 425 00:26:02,400 --> 00:26:03,760 Rotherham coming forward again. 426 00:26:03,880 --> 00:26:05,680 It breaks for Ajayi, he's a long way out... 427 00:26:05,800 --> 00:26:08,080 oh, he's lashed it past Casilla. 428 00:26:08,200 --> 00:26:12,320 That is some strike and Rotherham take the lead against Leeds United 429 00:26:12,440 --> 00:26:14,160 and Casilla is beaten. 430 00:26:15,240 --> 00:26:18,440 They start the second half a goal down, but come out fighting. 431 00:26:18,560 --> 00:26:20,360 Leeds pressing for the equaliser now, 432 00:26:20,480 --> 00:26:23,920 trying to make something work inside the Rotherham penalty area. 433 00:26:24,040 --> 00:26:25,440 It's going to fall for Klich. 434 00:26:25,560 --> 00:26:28,080 And he's scored. It's a scramble over the line. 435 00:26:31,440 --> 00:26:32,720 Four minutes remain on the clock. 436 00:26:33,480 --> 00:26:35,320 Poland International Klich on it again. 437 00:26:35,440 --> 00:26:38,840 Chance... scores! Low into the bottom left-hand corner 438 00:26:38,960 --> 00:26:42,160 and Klich has done it again. Two for him and two for Leeds. 439 00:26:45,800 --> 00:26:48,720 They've turned it around at the New York Stadium. 440 00:26:48,840 --> 00:26:49,880 Klich with a brace 441 00:26:50,000 --> 00:26:52,560 and Leeds United heading for all three points 442 00:26:52,680 --> 00:26:54,640 in a vital Yorkshire derby. 443 00:26:54,760 --> 00:26:57,160 Rotherham one, Leeds two. 444 00:26:58,560 --> 00:27:01,560 Leeds show their resilience and a fighting spirit once again. 445 00:27:03,120 --> 00:27:06,560 Well, it's a scrappy victory that will be celebrated by the fans. 446 00:27:06,680 --> 00:27:09,040 It's one that sends them to the top of the table. 447 00:27:14,080 --> 00:27:17,920 With Leeds' closest rivals playing out a draw earlier in the day, 448 00:27:18,040 --> 00:27:21,120 Leeds extend their lead at the top to three points. 449 00:27:27,280 --> 00:27:28,720 Chairman Andrea Radrizzani 450 00:27:28,840 --> 00:27:31,760 is reviewing options for next season's kits, 451 00:27:31,880 --> 00:27:34,360 which he hopes will be worn in the Premier League. 452 00:27:35,560 --> 00:27:38,840 Next season is Leeds United's centenary year, 453 00:27:38,960 --> 00:27:41,000 and if they return to the top flight, 454 00:27:41,120 --> 00:27:44,840 it will be the most lucrative season in the club's history. 455 00:27:44,960 --> 00:27:47,240 I'm not saying it's not nice, I'm not saying it's... 456 00:27:48,040 --> 00:27:50,320 -It's okay, it's cool. -This one has more structure to it. 457 00:27:50,440 --> 00:27:52,600 No, this is the one we use for the centenary. 458 00:27:52,720 --> 00:27:56,720 Okay... for 100 years, hmmm. No, I don't like. 459 00:27:56,840 --> 00:28:01,600 I think, maybe we put the number, the years, 1919 - 2020... 460 00:28:01,720 --> 00:28:04,200 So, remember it's on the back, yeah? Look at the back. 461 00:28:04,320 --> 00:28:06,200 Woven in the fabric. It's going to be darker. 462 00:28:06,320 --> 00:28:08,240 Okay, so just leave "marching on together", that's it. 463 00:28:08,360 --> 00:28:09,120 Okay. 464 00:28:09,240 --> 00:28:11,320 Without 100 years. It's already everywhere else. 465 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:14,200 Leeds United's fine run of form this season 466 00:28:14,320 --> 00:28:16,960 is attracting interest from potential new sponsors. 467 00:28:17,760 --> 00:28:20,120 -We should talk about this. So... -What? 32Red? 468 00:28:20,240 --> 00:28:25,360 We're starting... Paul's starting to get offers for Premier League. 469 00:28:25,480 --> 00:28:27,320 People are saying now, could we do the deal? 470 00:28:27,440 --> 00:28:28,880 -Yes, 100%. -On the premise of going up. 471 00:28:29,000 --> 00:28:31,160 Yes. Who is the sponsor? Another betting? 472 00:28:31,280 --> 00:28:33,000 32Red would be one, or another better. 473 00:28:33,120 --> 00:28:36,120 Because also we can go into production as soon as possible. 474 00:28:36,240 --> 00:28:37,000 Yeah. 475 00:28:37,120 --> 00:28:39,160 We can plan activities with the sponsor, 476 00:28:39,280 --> 00:28:43,040 so we can involve them in the tour in Australia. 477 00:28:43,160 --> 00:28:44,520 Yeah, definitely, yes. 478 00:28:45,200 --> 00:28:48,840 New kit sponsors are not the only business Andrea is in Leeds for. 479 00:28:50,520 --> 00:28:53,120 Since securing the services of Kiko Casilla 480 00:28:53,240 --> 00:28:55,840 earlier in the January transfer window, 481 00:28:55,960 --> 00:28:58,960 Leeds have been busy finalizing the signing of their final target - 482 00:28:59,080 --> 00:29:01,120 Swansea City's Dan James. 483 00:29:01,960 --> 00:29:06,720 I trust Victor implicitly, and he says James can make the difference. 484 00:29:07,520 --> 00:29:11,440 The speedy left-winger has been in fine form for the Welsh club this season, 485 00:29:11,560 --> 00:29:14,920 scoring goals and supplying numerous assists. 486 00:29:15,040 --> 00:29:18,360 He looks a perfect fit for Bielsa's high-energy playing style. 487 00:29:19,880 --> 00:29:21,880 He was identified very early. 488 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:23,640 Marcelo and Victor really liked him. 489 00:29:23,760 --> 00:29:26,280 We felt he could bring something different to the team. 490 00:29:26,400 --> 00:29:29,840 We knew that anything we did in January had to have an impact in that season, 491 00:29:29,960 --> 00:29:32,160 and we thought he was that impact player. 492 00:29:32,280 --> 00:29:34,280 The discussions had been very positive. 493 00:29:35,600 --> 00:29:39,520 Confidence is high the deal worth up to seven million pounds will happen. 494 00:29:39,640 --> 00:29:43,320 Both clubs have been keen to complete since the start of the transfer window. 495 00:29:45,120 --> 00:29:49,240 We have a deal that we are monitoring really closely 496 00:29:49,360 --> 00:29:52,280 and I hope that it closes today or tomorrow. 497 00:29:52,400 --> 00:29:55,280 Now I feel that we are discussing little details. 498 00:29:55,400 --> 00:29:58,680 When you are discussing little details, it's the last part of the transfer. 499 00:29:58,800 --> 00:30:00,640 But it's true that making a transfer is not easy 500 00:30:00,760 --> 00:30:03,280 because you need to agree player, 501 00:30:03,400 --> 00:30:07,360 entourage of the player, agent, club that sells, club that buys. 502 00:30:07,480 --> 00:30:11,480 It's five people that need to agree. This is not easy. 503 00:30:11,600 --> 00:30:14,640 It's really tough signing a player, it's a lot of things involved. 504 00:30:14,760 --> 00:30:18,280 If they sold another player perhaps they don't want to sell this 505 00:30:18,400 --> 00:30:20,280 because they take the money for another. 506 00:30:20,400 --> 00:30:23,680 It's a lot of things that are out of your control for signing a player 507 00:30:23,800 --> 00:30:26,680 and this is a frustration in my world because many times 508 00:30:26,800 --> 00:30:31,680 the influence of external situations can ruin your transfer, but okay. 509 00:30:31,800 --> 00:30:34,080 These are the rules and we need to accept them. 510 00:30:34,200 --> 00:30:37,040 I feel 80% now. I feel 80%. 511 00:30:37,160 --> 00:30:39,320 I'm a bit superstitious. I don't want to say more. 512 00:30:39,440 --> 00:30:42,080 You know, there's still a lot to do on the last day 513 00:30:42,200 --> 00:30:45,240 but once you're there, in principle, in terms of the player's desire, 514 00:30:45,360 --> 00:30:50,160 the club's desire, the core financials, it's a case of progressing the paperwork 515 00:30:50,280 --> 00:30:52,960 and fine-tuning some of the minutia in the contract. 516 00:30:56,080 --> 00:30:58,320 Only twelve hours of the transfer window remain. 517 00:30:59,360 --> 00:31:02,400 It's tight, but everything is progressing as planned. 518 00:31:02,520 --> 00:31:05,280 As Angus attempts to tie up the loose ends of the deal, 519 00:31:05,400 --> 00:31:08,600 Dan James arrives at Thorp Arch to undergo a medical. 520 00:31:11,440 --> 00:31:14,200 It's been going crazy since I've been linked. 521 00:31:14,320 --> 00:31:15,600 Swansea fans saying, "Stay," 522 00:31:15,720 --> 00:31:18,000 Leeds fans saying, "Are you coming?" 523 00:31:21,760 --> 00:31:24,760 Gonna get some kit printed up for training tomorrow at Elland Road. 524 00:31:26,240 --> 00:31:28,360 Any idea on numbers? Seeing what's available? 525 00:31:28,480 --> 00:31:30,320 -Twenty-one mate, to be fair. -Twenty-one. 526 00:31:32,760 --> 00:31:34,640 We're gonna get everything printed ready for you. 527 00:31:34,760 --> 00:31:36,640 The medical is passed without a hitch. 528 00:31:36,760 --> 00:31:38,400 Dan James, his dad and his agent 529 00:31:38,640 --> 00:31:42,040 now travel to Elland Road to sign his contract. 530 00:31:43,360 --> 00:31:46,560 They're greeted by Victor Orta, who had identified Dan James 531 00:31:46,680 --> 00:31:49,280 as the player to drive on Leeds' promotion push. 532 00:31:51,120 --> 00:31:54,080 How are you? Nice to see you again. 533 00:31:54,200 --> 00:31:56,480 Hi, I'm Victor. Nice to see you. 534 00:31:57,040 --> 00:31:59,240 -Nice to see you. All okay? -Yeah, good, thank you. 535 00:31:59,360 --> 00:32:02,680 All okay? Long day? Four long days, long days. 536 00:32:02,800 --> 00:32:04,800 -All okay? -Not too bad. 537 00:32:04,920 --> 00:32:07,680 Bring your camera and get the shots for signing, 538 00:32:07,800 --> 00:32:09,560 and do the photoshoot now. 539 00:32:10,440 --> 00:32:11,520 Hi, you okay? 540 00:32:14,960 --> 00:32:16,200 Ready to go, lads? 541 00:32:17,080 --> 00:32:18,840 If we need to pin 'em, we can do. 542 00:32:18,960 --> 00:32:22,000 As the deal heads towards a conclusion, 543 00:32:22,120 --> 00:32:23,320 team manager Matt Grice 544 00:32:23,440 --> 00:32:26,560 begins the process of settling the player into his new home. 545 00:32:28,240 --> 00:32:29,680 I'll get some options over. 546 00:32:29,800 --> 00:32:32,800 Just give me a shout wherever 'cos I don't know what's best around here. 547 00:32:32,920 --> 00:32:35,040 And then we can set up some viewings. 548 00:32:35,640 --> 00:32:38,480 But an unforeseen problem arises. 549 00:32:38,600 --> 00:32:41,320 Swansea's American owner, who is stateside, 550 00:32:41,440 --> 00:32:43,320 and their Chief Executive in Wales 551 00:32:43,440 --> 00:32:47,720 cannot agree on the terms of James' proposed transfer to Elland Road. 552 00:32:48,840 --> 00:32:52,240 Neither are returning Leeds United's calls or text messages. 553 00:32:53,520 --> 00:32:55,200 -We are waiting, okay? -Waiting, yeah. 554 00:32:55,320 --> 00:33:00,760 Yeah, you know, it's America - Wales, Wales - America, America - Wales, 555 00:33:00,880 --> 00:33:03,640 -Wales - America, America - Wales... -Yeah, crazy, huh? 556 00:33:03,760 --> 00:33:07,040 -But okay... we are near, okay? -For sure, we're nearly there. 557 00:33:07,160 --> 00:33:08,800 It's that kind of thing. 558 00:33:10,880 --> 00:33:12,080 No worries. 559 00:33:12,200 --> 00:33:14,680 And as the night went on, I sat there watching it, 560 00:33:14,800 --> 00:33:18,080 and we're thinking, "Bloody hell, this going to get announced soon. 561 00:33:18,200 --> 00:33:19,960 How late are they gonna leave it?" 562 00:33:20,080 --> 00:33:22,360 And like is it gonna be a big thing late on, 563 00:33:22,480 --> 00:33:23,720 and the later and later it got 564 00:33:23,840 --> 00:33:27,440 then a few of the boys started chucking in the group to Mooney, 565 00:33:27,560 --> 00:33:31,400 like, "Mooney, like, talk to us. Is it getting done?" 566 00:33:31,520 --> 00:33:35,000 And like Mooney still at like half-nine/ten o'clock like, 567 00:33:35,120 --> 00:33:38,200 "Lads, trust me, tonight it'll get done, but this one's, 568 00:33:38,320 --> 00:33:41,960 the owner's just taking a bit longer to get back to us, but everything's done, 569 00:33:42,080 --> 00:33:45,040 so now we are just waiting for a phone call back, 570 00:33:45,160 --> 00:33:46,520 sign off on it, it's all done." 571 00:33:48,520 --> 00:33:52,560 There is now only one hour of the transfer window remaining. 572 00:33:52,680 --> 00:33:56,000 To save time, Dan James begins signing some of the paperwork 573 00:33:56,120 --> 00:33:57,880 in his new Leeds United contract. 574 00:33:58,360 --> 00:34:00,800 Let's start with this one. Brilliant. 575 00:34:00,920 --> 00:34:02,080 -Perfect. Cheers. -All done. 576 00:34:02,480 --> 00:34:03,680 Thank you. Congratulations... 577 00:34:03,800 --> 00:34:06,000 Still no, still no, we wait. 578 00:34:06,120 --> 00:34:08,480 -Nope. We have one more document... -One more, is it? 579 00:34:08,600 --> 00:34:11,240 ...we're just waiting for that. You don't need to do that yet. 580 00:34:18,800 --> 00:34:21,440 Finally, Angus hears back from Swansea. 581 00:34:22,600 --> 00:34:24,080 It's not good news. 582 00:34:24,840 --> 00:34:26,560 The boardroom problems at the Welsh club 583 00:34:26,680 --> 00:34:29,480 mean Leeds are struggling to get the deal over the line. 584 00:34:35,480 --> 00:34:37,400 But we're now close. 585 00:34:38,880 --> 00:34:43,560 So then, say, "Okay, it's now or nothing." But he told me the latter! 586 00:34:43,680 --> 00:34:45,720 He told me the latter. He told me the latter. 587 00:34:46,600 --> 00:34:48,520 I think that at five minutes to eleven 588 00:34:48,640 --> 00:34:51,200 we were trying to apply for the fifteen-minute extension 589 00:34:51,320 --> 00:34:53,360 to get the paperwork done on the basis 590 00:34:53,480 --> 00:34:57,040 that someone, somewhere in Wales was going to answer one of my phone calls. 591 00:34:57,960 --> 00:35:00,880 Huw's not answering his calls, that's the problem. 592 00:35:01,040 --> 00:35:02,800 But Jason can sign! 593 00:35:02,920 --> 00:35:04,400 Can Jason sign? Can Jason sign? 594 00:35:04,520 --> 00:35:06,960 Please! We accept their details! 595 00:35:17,280 --> 00:35:19,960 Despite a desperate last-minute effort from Leeds, 596 00:35:20,080 --> 00:35:22,040 they cannot get the deal over the line. 597 00:35:22,160 --> 00:35:24,840 Dan James remains a Swansea City player. 598 00:35:25,160 --> 00:35:26,360 Right, pack up. 599 00:35:30,600 --> 00:35:33,560 A tired, emotional Victor Orta is crestfallen. 600 00:35:44,080 --> 00:35:47,160 I've been here all day and everything's done, man. 601 00:35:47,280 --> 00:35:48,560 They won't sign. 602 00:35:50,760 --> 00:35:53,160 I don't know what's happening in the future now. 603 00:35:53,280 --> 00:35:57,720 With him, with us. After this situation, nobody wins. 604 00:35:58,600 --> 00:36:04,640 Because Swansea having a player after this episode is really difficult. 605 00:36:04,760 --> 00:36:07,880 The player cannot get his dream. 606 00:36:08,720 --> 00:36:10,400 And Leeds cannot get their player. 607 00:36:10,920 --> 00:36:12,440 We really didn't get any sight 608 00:36:12,560 --> 00:36:16,400 of the fact it wasn't going to happen until the last hour, 609 00:36:16,520 --> 00:36:18,840 and that's never happened to me on a transfer before. 610 00:36:18,960 --> 00:36:23,320 Whilst from a fan's perspective it clearly looked like a fuck up, 611 00:36:23,440 --> 00:36:27,560 I think we were just the victim, an unwitting victim 612 00:36:27,680 --> 00:36:30,800 of boardroom politics at the Swansea end and it was unfortunate 613 00:36:30,920 --> 00:36:33,760 because we couldn't make the deal work for Daniel in the end 614 00:36:33,880 --> 00:36:35,960 and I think it would have been a good deal for him, 615 00:36:36,080 --> 00:36:38,960 for him and his family but also from a football perspective. 616 00:36:39,080 --> 00:36:43,160 They want this? Yes. They want this? Yes. They want this? Yes. 617 00:36:44,200 --> 00:36:45,600 Respect your player. 618 00:36:45,720 --> 00:36:49,080 Because you gave permission to do the medical. 619 00:36:50,720 --> 00:36:54,320 We are talking about people. 620 00:36:54,440 --> 00:36:57,200 This is with people that have feelings. 621 00:36:57,320 --> 00:37:00,960 And today was one of the toughest moments 622 00:37:01,080 --> 00:37:04,720 where I watched a player of twenty years and his father... 623 00:37:06,640 --> 00:37:08,440 It's never happened in my career. 624 00:37:09,760 --> 00:37:11,280 So, I'll see you. 625 00:37:12,280 --> 00:37:13,880 Hopefully see you in the summer. 626 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:15,960 Good luck with the documentary. 627 00:37:16,080 --> 00:37:20,360 -Take care, yeah. -See you next Wednesday. 628 00:37:20,480 --> 00:37:22,320 Next Wednesday, no? 629 00:37:22,440 --> 00:37:25,680 It's a week on Wednesday, isn't it? Top man. 630 00:37:26,440 --> 00:37:28,120 Take care. We see you soon. 631 00:37:28,240 --> 00:37:29,760 Thank you. See you later! 632 00:37:48,320 --> 00:37:49,800 The transfer window is now closed 633 00:37:49,920 --> 00:37:53,320 and Leeds' squad is locked for the remainder of the season. 634 00:37:54,240 --> 00:37:55,200 Next time... 635 00:37:55,320 --> 00:37:57,000 Let's begin with that breaking news. 636 00:37:57,120 --> 00:38:00,520 ...Spygate saga reaches a controversial conclusion... 637 00:38:00,640 --> 00:38:01,720 We'll spy where we want! 638 00:38:01,840 --> 00:38:05,400 ...and Dan James returns to Elland Road in a Swansea shirt... 639 00:38:05,520 --> 00:38:08,920 Daniel James, he wants to be Leeds! 640 00:38:09,040 --> 00:38:12,360 ...and the pressure reaches boiling point in the fight for promotion 641 00:38:12,480 --> 00:38:15,960 as Leeds take on their fiercest rivals at Elland Road. 642 00:38:16,080 --> 00:38:18,480 If we don't win today, the wheels could fall off. 643 00:38:18,600 --> 00:38:22,000 Leeds Leeds are falling apart 644 00:38:22,160 --> 00:38:24,040 People just forget you're a person sometimes. 645 00:38:25,960 --> 00:38:27,640 You have to have thick skin, but... 646 00:38:29,040 --> 00:38:30,320 it does affect you.