Daniel Farke’s Whites moved back into the Championship’s second automatic promotion place with Monday night’s thrilling 4-3 success at Middlesbrough and another away day evening kick-off quickly presents itself just four nights later at Loftus Road. With third-placed Ipswich Town not playing until Saturday night, Leeds know that a victory would send them four points clear in the automatics and pile the pressure on the Tractor Boys to take six points from their two games in hand at Hull City on...
Viktor Johansson, the former Sheffield United transfer target, is expected to leave Rotherham United this summer, Millers manager Steve Evans has admitted, after their drop from the Championship. The Swedish international is available for a reduced fee, thought to be around £750,000 initially, thanks to a relegation release clause in his contract. Widely regarded as one of the best shot-stoppers in the second tier Johansson is going to be a man in demand this summer, with Leeds United and Stoke...
Sheffield United has officially become the first Premier League team this season to suffer relegation. The Blades have endured a dismal campaign back in the top flight for the first time since the 2020/21 campaign. In fact, they have remained bottom of the standings since November and have only managed to win three league matches. Sheffield United has officially become the first Premier League team this season to suffer relegation. The Blades have endured a dismal campaign back in the top...
A Leeds United star has failed to overcome a recent issue for today’s regular season finale at home to Southampton for which there is a Whites injury return and one change to the side. Whites no 9 Patrick Bamford suffered a heavily bruised knee on the back of last midweek’s 4-3 win at Middlesbrough which forced him to miss last weekend’s 4-0 defeat at QPR. Boss Daniel Farke has hoped that Bamford would then return to training early this week but the striker was still having issues with his knee,...
If the maths work then, yes, it could happen. If Huddersfield Town pull out a result and performance at Ipswich Town of which we have not seen the like at all this season then Leeds have got a half a chance. Obviously Leeds then need to do their bit against Southampton today. I suppose if you are a Leeds fan and you are watching the Huddersfield Town boss comprehensively pull the team and the club apart then you are probably thinking 'oh, I wonder what performance we are going to get from them...
Former Leeds United manager Neil Warnock insists he has finally called time on his management career. Warnock has been out of work since leaving Aberdeen in March has been linked with a number of jobs in recent months, with his name being mentioned regarding the vacant managerial position at Plymouth Argyle most recently. But the 75-year-old insists he won't be taking another job in the game and instead will look to enjoy the fruits of his labour and spending time with his family. The decision...
Leeds United loanee Ian Poveda stands a chance of being fit enough to play a key role for Sheffield Wednesday in their battle against the drop. The winger, who is expected to leave Elland Road permanently this summer when his contract with the club expires, has underlined his talent since joining the Owls in the January transfer window. His creative performances have been key to helping push Danny Rohl's side to the brink of safety after spending almost the entire campaign sitting inside the...
PGA, LIV Golf and DP World Tour aiming to strike dealThe 34-year-old spoke to Webb Simpson about taking his seatRory McIlroy has said “hard feelings” will need to be put aside to achieve peace in golf’s civil war but believes he “can be helpful” if he returns to the PGA Tour policy board.As first reported by the Guardian on Monday, McIlroy is set to rejoin the PGA Tour board just months after stepping down. The 34-year-old will hope to assist in striking a deal between the PGA Tour, DP World...
Former Leeds United men Neil Warnock and Lee Bowyer have been named among the favourites for the vacant Barnsley job. Barnsley are looking for a new manager at this late stage of the season after making the surprise decision to part ways with former White Neill Collins on Monday. Collins failed to pick up a win in his last five games in charge at Oakwell, but the Tykes remain fifth in League One and will be pushing to secure a play-off spot this weekend when they take on Northampton Town on...
Whites boss Daniel Farke has made two changes to his Leeds United team for tonight’s huge Championship clash against Middlesbrough at the Riverside. Farke had made three changes to his side for last weekend’s hosting of Blackburn Rovers as Joel Piroe, Willy Gnonto and Connor Roberts all came into the side and Patrick Bamford, Dan James and Glen Kamara dropped to the bench. Roberts has since suffered a muscle reaction following his injury return and had already been ruled out of tonight’s contest...
The final weekend of the regular Championship season is almost upon us and Leeds United are in a difficult situation. The Whites currently sit in third, three points behind Ipswich Town in the table, with Saturday's clash against Southampton their last on their current schedule. As such, in order to sneak into the top two and claim that final automatic promotion spot, Leeds need to not only beat Southampton but hope Ipswich Town fall to a surprise defeat on home soil against Huddersfield Town....
If Leeds United are to achieve an instant return to the Premier League then it will almost certainly be via the play-offs. Daniel Farke’s men need a final-day miracle to go up automatically, with victory required against Southampton while Ipswich Town must lose at home to the virtually relegated Huddersfield Town. Despite seeing history lean in their favour as the third-placed team, Leeds fans know only too well how their team can defy even the shortest of odds and that feeling intensifies at...