Former Leeds United man Brian Deane believes the Whites must learn to win ugly if they're to progress through the Championship play-offs. Daniel Farke's side missed out on a place in the automatic promotion spots but still have the opportunity to claim a place in next season's Premier League. To do that they must overcome Norwich City, who finished the campaign in sixth, over two legs, with the first match being played at Carrow Road this Sunday. Should United progress, they would then face...
Former Leeds United manager Paul Heckingbottom is among the bookies’ favourites to take over at Hull City, following Liam Rosenior’s shock exit. Hull confirmed their decision to sack Rosenior on Tuesday evening, with the aim of climbing into the Championship play-off places not achieved. The Tigers finished seventh after losing 1-0 at Plymouth Argyle on the final day, three points adrift of Norwich City in sixth. Despite falling short in the play-off race, Rosenior is widely regarded as one of...
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The Leeds boss is single-minded in his approach, insisting he must devote all available time, energy and resource to his current employer in order to deliver the ultimate goal of promotion back to the Premier League. Leeds' opening play-off semi-final leg takes Farke back to his old stomping ground, where he won two promotions to the top flight as champions of the second tier. Incidentally, Farke's two title-winning Norwich sides won 94 and 97 points in 2019 and 2021, tallies that would not have...
The ex-Leeds and Scunthorpe United defender made the move overseas last year after departing League One club MK Dons, in what was his first senior managerial role. Jackson had previously been assistant to Jesse Marsch at Elland Road, and was promoted over a period of years from academy coach to Under-16s, Under-18s and finally Under-23s manager. The 45-year-old began his time at Central Coast with four straight defeats but currently has the side top of the A-League Men’s standings and most...
Leeds boss Daniel Farke says he has "total belief and trust" in his players
Stephen Warnock has lifted the lid on what life was like as a Leeds United player during Massimo Cellino's time as owner. Warnock is a familiar face to most football fans these days as he forges a career for himself as a pundit, covering both the Premier League and the EFL. He's even more familiar to Leeds supporters, though, having spent two years with the club between January 2013 and January 2015. The full-back made 67 appearances for the Whites and even captained the side for a brief period...
Neither result at Elland Road or Portman Road went the right way for the Whites, who produced a timid performance in the 2-1 defeat by Southampton. Though they hit back almost immediately through Joel Piroe following Adam Armstrong’s opener, Leeds’ recent defensive frailty continued as they allowed Will Smallbone to make it 2-1. News of Ipswich Town easing to a 2-0 win over Huddersfield contributed to a flat second half at Elland Road. The full-time whistles consigned Leeds to the play-offs,...
Farke chose not to speak about the play-offs in the wake of Leeds’ 4-0 defeat by QPR last Friday, but did acknowledge the result was an ‘embarrassing’ episode for his side. Damaging as it was to automatic promotion hopes, last weekend at Loftus Road was a perfect example of why the league Leeds find themselves battling to get out of is so revered. The Championship is widely regarded as one of the most entertaining leagues, season in season out; this year has been no different. High drama during...
Hull City look set to appoint Tim Walter as their new manager, following the shock decision to sack Liam Rosenior earlier this week. Rosenior was shown the door on Tuesday evening after failing to get Hull in the Championship play-offs, with their final-day defeat at Plymouth Argyle leaving them three points off Norwich City. The news came as a major surprise, given the 39-year-old was nominated for the league’s Manager of the Season award alongside Leeds United’s Daniel Farke and eventual...
Leeds have chambered and will attempt to discharge their 'second bullet' at promotion starting this weekend against the Canaries, but may yet be without important attacking options Daniel James and Bamford. The latter has extensive experience in the play-offs, making no fewer than seven appearances in the end-of-season competition, separate to the Championship's regular campaign. Bamford has represented three different clubs in the second tier play-offs, including Leeds during their ill-fated...
Former Leeds United goalkeeper Joel Robles is celebrating promotion after helping Al-Qadsiah out of the Saudi Arabian second tier. Robles signed a deal with Al-Qasiah last summer, with the club being coached by former Leeds striker Robbie Fowler at the time, and in doing so turned down the chance to train with Leeds following the expiration of his Elland Road contract. It's fair to say that decision has more than paid off for him with the Spaniard helping the club to claim a spot in the Saudi...