Newcastle United star Kieran Trippier has served up “unbelievable” Leeds United praise with a “one better” hope. Magpies and England right-back Tripper is nearing a return to fitness following a calf injury ahead of both the Premier League run-in and also the Three Lions bid for glory at the Euros. Ahead of the summer’s international championships, England will come to Newcastle at the start of next month for a friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a 7.45pm kick-off on Monday, June 3. St...
Man United are planning for a busy summer transfer window with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe eager to put his stamp on the club
Police are reportedly on high alert over the prospect of supporters from Leeds United and Manchester United descending on London over the same weekend, with the FA Cup and Championship play-off final less than 24 hours apart. Manchester United have already booked their place in the FA Cup final and will face rivals Manchester City on Saturday, May 25 in a repeat of last year’s final. It is expected that with the long journey and abundance of accommodation around Wembley, many will stay overnight...
Luke Ayling, the Leeds United defender who had been linked with Sheffield United this summer, has admitted he is “close” to signing for Middlesbrough on a permanent deal at the end of his Elland Road deal. The defender, 32, joined Boro on loan in January until the end of the season. Brereton Diaz open-minded about future after United loan success Ayling played 19 times for Michael Carrick’s side as they finished eighth in the Championship, four points off the play-offs. A defender who plays...
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Sheffield Wednesday’s survival in the Championship means the Steel City derby will return next season with Sheffield United’s relegation from the Premier League already confirmed. The fierce rivals last played in March 2019, as they played out a 0-0 draw at Hillsborough. The scoreline was the same when the two met at Bramall Lane in November 2018. Both clubs have played over 1,000 games in the second tier, with the Owls winning the title five times compared to just once for the Blades. United...
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 now just one win away from returning to the Premier League after booking their place in the Championship play-off final with a commanding 4-0 win over Norwich City on Thursday. Daniel Farke’s side produced one of their best performances of the season at the perfect time, with Ilia Gruev, Joel Piroe, Georginio Rutter and Crysencio Summerville on target inside a fervent Elland Road. Leeds supporters can now watch Friday’s second semi-final decider between Southampton and West Brom...
Leeds United are now less than 48 hours away from Thursday’s massive Championship play-off semi-final second-leg at home to Norwich City. Daniel Farke’s side fought hard to leave Carrow Road with a 0-0 draw on Sunday but must now build on that steady performance in front of a packed out and expectant Elland Road. Victory on Thursday night would set up a trip to Wembley on May 26 and a chance at promotion against one of Southampton or West Bromwich Albion. There’s still plenty to play for on...
Leeds United could be on television more than ever from the 2025/26 campaign, following confirmation that the BBC will screen a total of 14 FA Cup ties per season. The agreement with main rights holder TNT Sports will see two ties per round screened live on the BBC through to the quarter-finals, with one semi-final and the final also on free-to-air TV. The four-year deal has been agreed on a co-exclusive basis, with TNT enjoying first pick for each round while the BBC will get picks two and...
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Leeds United will need to win the play-offs for the first time in their history if they want to achieve promotion at the first time of asking. Defeat at home to Southampton consigned Daniel Farke’s men to a third-placed finish, with recent slip-ups allowing Ipswich Town to join Leicester City in the top two. Play-off glory is not something Leeds supporters have enjoyed but this group will hope to end a run of five winless attempts. Whether they succeed or not, those in charge at Elland Road will...