Southampton boss Russell Martin believes the return of Ross Stewart could be extremely timely as they prepare for the Championship play-offs. The Saints finished the regular season in fourth and that means they have a two-legged semi-final against West Bromwich Albion to look forward to over the next few days. Southampton will travel to The Hawthorns for the first leg on Sunday before hosting the return clash next week when they'll hope to seal their place at Wembley Stadium for the play-off...
Despite the feeling of disappointment around Leeds United over the past few weeks, hope of an instant return to the Premier League is by no means over. Defeat at home to Southampton last weekend consigned Daniel Farke’s side to third-place but as few as two wins from three could see them promoted via the play-offs. If Leeds are to go up, then 49ers Enterprises will want to avoid any risk of repeating the previous ownership’s mistakes in the transfer market and Farke will need backing. There is a...
Leeds United are likely to stick with Daniel Farke next season if they do
Sheffield United’s new heroes must step up and fill the void left by a trio of stalwarts with seven promotions and hundreds of Blades appearances under their belts, after they bade an emotional farewell to Bramall Lane yesterday. Chris Basham, Ollie Norwood and George Baldock all received a touching send-off from Blades fans ahead of United’s final game of the season at home to Tottenham Hotspur. Max Lowe and Wes Foderingham, who are also moving on this summer, had the opportunity to say goodbye...
Illan Meslier has reflected on his big Leeds United turning point - and a particular Whites team mate helping hand. Whites keeper Meslier was able to enjoy a rather quieter match between the sticks in Thursday evening’s Championship play-off semi-final second leg at home to Norwich City, such was United’s dominance against the Canaries. There was, though, one moment of big exception - which Meslier admits might have been key. Just two minutes after Joel Piroe had put Leeds 2-0 up, Norwich...
Leeds United captain Liam Cooper is eyeing a dream personal Whites finish, with a team standards admission. Cooper has been restricted to making just eight starts this season but has declared his honour and pleasure at leading the Whites this term in the club’s bid for an immediate Premier League return. That bid now rests on this evening’s Championship play-offs semi-final second leg at home to Norwich City, ahead of which Cooper is eyeing a personal perfect conclusion of an immediate Premier...
United’s quest for an immediate return to the Premier League rests on the Championship play-offs in which Daniel Farke’s Whites will face the division’s sixth-placed finishers Norwich City in a two-legged semi-final. As part of a huge week in the division, third-placed finishers Southampton and fourth-placed finishers West Brom will lock horns in the other play-off semi-final. For Leeds, the upcoming key dates are all rather determined on what happens next and here we run through them all in...
A further handful of Leeds United youngsters are set to be offered new contracts following the news of goalkeeper Darryl Ombang’s extension on Wednesday afternoon. The 18-year-old stopper put pen to paper on a new two-year deal at Elland Road as United’s Under-21 group takes shape for the 2024/25 campaign. The YEP understands one of the club’s highly-regarded young midfielders and a young attacker have been offered new contracts by the club with official news on their extensions to come in the...
The summer departures of long-serving trio Chris Basham, George Baldock and Ollie Norwood not only leave three gaps in Sheffield United’s already-threadbare squad but a gaping chasm in the dressing room as well. The lack of leadership amongst United’s squad has never been more apparent than this season, which has seen United drop into the Championship having conceded a Premier League record number of goals and register just 16 points from their 38 games. Being robbed of the services of Basham...
Former Leeds United full-back Danny Mills insists the Championship play-off final will be won by whichever team deals best with the mammoth occasion. Leeds face Southampton at Wembley on Sunday with an instant return to the Premier League up for grabs, and pressure is already beginning to build. Daniel Farke’s side go into the promotion decider off the back of an outstanding 4-0 semi-final second-leg win over Norwich City, having rediscovered their form at the perfect time. Southampton beat West...
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Leeds United could have a lasting say on the Premier League should they win promotion back to the top flight in the coming weeks. The Whites are preparing for their play-off semi-final second leg on Thursday night, and should they win, they will set up a clash at Wembley Stadium that will decide which division they will play their football in next season. In some ways, United are already preparing for next season, deciding which of the players must go and who should be snapped up over the course...