"I'm Glad I Left"
Thu Feb 09, 2017 6:40 am
Leeds favourite: I'm glad I left Elland Road
By Colin Harvey
Thrsday 9th February 2017
Sol Bamba walked away from Leeds in the summer
The 32-year-old has no regrets about leaving Elland Road over the summer and heading for south Wales.
Bamba left Yorkshire on a free contract after Garry Monk persuaded him to tear up his contract.
“I’ve loved being in the middle of a relegation fight”
And while his old side are flying high in the Championship, Bamba is relishing the relegation dogfight he currently finds himself in.
He told the Yorkshire Evening Post: "I’ve loved being in the middle of a relegation fight.
Sol Bamba is now battling relegation with Cardiff
"I don’t mean it’s what you aim for as a player but like chasing promotion, it’s something to motivate you.
"I think a few of us found it difficult at Leeds last season with nothing much to play for, you feel like you’re just ticking off games.
"But I knew there was a job to be done at Cardiff and we’re all digging in. We definitely need the points as much as Leeds on Saturday.”
By Colin Harvey
Thrsday 9th February 2017
Sol Bamba walked away from Leeds in the summer
The 32-year-old has no regrets about leaving Elland Road over the summer and heading for south Wales.
Bamba left Yorkshire on a free contract after Garry Monk persuaded him to tear up his contract.
“I’ve loved being in the middle of a relegation fight”
And while his old side are flying high in the Championship, Bamba is relishing the relegation dogfight he currently finds himself in.
He told the Yorkshire Evening Post: "I’ve loved being in the middle of a relegation fight.
Sol Bamba is now battling relegation with Cardiff
"I don’t mean it’s what you aim for as a player but like chasing promotion, it’s something to motivate you.
"I think a few of us found it difficult at Leeds last season with nothing much to play for, you feel like you’re just ticking off games.
"But I knew there was a job to be done at Cardiff and we’re all digging in. We definitely need the points as much as Leeds on Saturday.”
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Re: "I'm Glad I Left"
Thu Feb 09, 2017 6:49 am
SOL BAMBA DELIVERS FASCINATING VERDICT ON LEEDS, GARRY MONK AND PL PROMOTION
Leeds captain Sol Bamba wants club chiefs to invest in the squad during the January window
9th February, 2017
By Matt Farr
Ex-Leeds defender Sol Bamba has hailed the work Garry Monk has done with his former club this season and backed them to win promotion to the Premier League.
The 32-year-old is expected to make his return to Elland Road on Saturday when Cardiff take on Leeds in the Championship, a place where Bamba has fond memories.
The Ivory Coast international played for Leeds between January 2015 and August of last year, making 49 appearances for the club, before he had his contracted terminated by Monk.
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However, Bamba insists that he has no hard feelings over his sudden departure, praising the work of Monk, but admitted that he didn’t have Leeds down as promotion candidates this season.
In a fascinating appraisal of his former side, he told the Yorkshire Evening Post: “I’d be lying if I told you I thought they’d get promoted this season. Even now I think they’ve gone further much faster than any of us expected. But I knew they’d be fine. I’d have backed them for top 10, definitely.
“I loved being at Leeds, honestly loved it. But there was a lot of politics in my time there, and I didn’t like the politics. But last summer (when Monk was appointed) it felt different and looking in from a distance, you can tell that it’s not been a problem this season. It’s all about the football.
“I liked the manager (Monk) straight away. I don’t have a bad word to say about him.”
Bamba sealed his move to Championship rivals Cardiff in October, where has since made 21 appearances under Neil Warnock.
However, although his potential return to Elland Road will allow him a chance to catch up with his former team-mates, Bamba will be determined to be on the winning side.
Leeds will be tough opposition though, despite their recent defeat to Huddersfield.
They are currently fifth in the Championship, five points clear of next-best Sheffield Wednesday.
Fans have already welcomed the return of Bamba to the club on Saturday, but hope that he does not prevent them from coming away with three points.
Leeds captain Sol Bamba wants club chiefs to invest in the squad during the January window
9th February, 2017
By Matt Farr
Ex-Leeds defender Sol Bamba has hailed the work Garry Monk has done with his former club this season and backed them to win promotion to the Premier League.
The 32-year-old is expected to make his return to Elland Road on Saturday when Cardiff take on Leeds in the Championship, a place where Bamba has fond memories.
The Ivory Coast international played for Leeds between January 2015 and August of last year, making 49 appearances for the club, before he had his contracted terminated by Monk.
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However, Bamba insists that he has no hard feelings over his sudden departure, praising the work of Monk, but admitted that he didn’t have Leeds down as promotion candidates this season.
In a fascinating appraisal of his former side, he told the Yorkshire Evening Post: “I’d be lying if I told you I thought they’d get promoted this season. Even now I think they’ve gone further much faster than any of us expected. But I knew they’d be fine. I’d have backed them for top 10, definitely.
“I loved being at Leeds, honestly loved it. But there was a lot of politics in my time there, and I didn’t like the politics. But last summer (when Monk was appointed) it felt different and looking in from a distance, you can tell that it’s not been a problem this season. It’s all about the football.
“I liked the manager (Monk) straight away. I don’t have a bad word to say about him.”
Bamba sealed his move to Championship rivals Cardiff in October, where has since made 21 appearances under Neil Warnock.
However, although his potential return to Elland Road will allow him a chance to catch up with his former team-mates, Bamba will be determined to be on the winning side.
Leeds will be tough opposition though, despite their recent defeat to Huddersfield.
They are currently fifth in the Championship, five points clear of next-best Sheffield Wednesday.
Fans have already welcomed the return of Bamba to the club on Saturday, but hope that he does not prevent them from coming away with three points.
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Re: "I'm Glad I Left"
Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:24 am
Sol has been outstanding since he has arrived. He has been our leader in all but name and while I'm not surprised at his immense dedication the cause I have been surprised at the fact he is actually a very good footballer. Great bit of business to bring him in and lets hope he stays for a few more years to come!
Re: "I'm Glad I Left"
Thu Feb 09, 2017 10:48 am
this is the type of character you build a team around
Re: "I'm Glad I Left"
Thu Feb 09, 2017 3:58 pm
Is he really saying that had been offered a new contract he would have left?
This article is just newspaper filler.
Each day there appears articles which are just a waste of time, and say nothing that isn't known.
This article is just newspaper filler.
Each day there appears articles which are just a waste of time, and say nothing that isn't known.
Re: "I'm Glad I Left"
Thu Feb 09, 2017 4:01 pm
I love Sol, he's become my fav city player for many reasons, rock at the back, can play footie, no nonsense defending, leading by example, bags of passion and that smile when we score.
He's our monster amongst men
He's our monster amongst men
Re: "I'm Glad I Left"
Thu Feb 09, 2017 7:15 pm
Thanks, Monky! 
You say you don't like us and you provide us with a gift like Sol Bamba! LOL 
You say you don't like us and you provide us with a gift like Sol Bamba! LOL