In today’s football world, it’s rare for a player to spend a decade at one club, but Liam Cooper did just that at Leeds United. Joining the Whites in 2014 from Chesterfield for just £600k, Cooper has proven to be a brilliant investment. Over his 10-year stay, the defender became a reliable leader and fan favorite. Cooper’s Early Struggles at Leeds Cooper started his professional career at Hull City and, after loan spells at Carlisle, Huddersfield, and Chesterfield, moved permanently to the Spireites. It was there that his impressive performances helped Chesterfield win promotion to League One. Leeds noticed his…
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Leeds United have had arguably the most roller-coaster start of all the teams in the Championship. Having only won two of their first five outings, Daniel Farke’s men are already under pressure and a hard-fought 1-0 loss at Burnley deepened that dissatisfaction. While there were a few good performances, most notably from young forward Matteo Joseph, the lack of a real clinical striker is starting to become more of an issue. Matteo Joseph’s Struggles Joseph, only 20 years old, has been impressive and shown exciting flashes but finishing them off for points has proven difficult. One of them was the…
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke is in no immediate danger of losing his job, Football Insider has been told. The club’s high hierarchy have retained Farke despite a poor start to the season. Farke Under Pressure but Not Yet Sacked The German manager has been feeling the heat after Leeds United’s disappointing start in the Championship. Leeds have only managed to get eight points from their first five games, including a recent 1-0 loss to Burnley. Fans and pundits have been calling for a change, with many suggesting that West Brom’s Carlos Corberan could be a potential replacement if things…
Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal have cooled their interest in former Leeds United star Raphinha after a huge £85 million offer was rejected. Raphinha would’ve joined Neymar at the Saudi club if he took their offer, which saw him get handed a tasty £400,000 per week. Despite the financial appeal, Raphinha has decided to stick it out at Barcelona where he is determined to dig in his heels. The 26-year-old has been in great form at the start of this campaign, scoring three goals and providing two assists from four appearances. Due to Barcelona’s financial difficulties a number of them were…
Leeds United have a budget prepared to bolster their squad in January, providing much-needed support to manager Daniel Farke. The team are also said to be lined up with Sunderland wonderkid Eliezer Mayenda. Sunderland will reconsider the situation, but it is thought that they will be reluctant to help out another direct Championship rival, making the deal less likely. Leeds’ Striker Search Leeds United have struggled to fill the gap left by departing first-team players during the summer transfer window. The club are understood to be in the market for a striker, and have been keeping tabs on potential targets…
Leeds United talented French forward Georginio Rutter was allowed to depart during the summer transfer window. Rutter moved to Brighton for a hefty £40 million after a tough spell at Leeds that saw the club relegated from the Premier League. And now at Brighton, Rutter is finally getting the opportunities he was denied at Leeds and relishing every minute of it. Struggles at Leeds United Rutter joined Leeds from Hoffenheim in January 2023 with plenty of promise. Unfortunately despite his talents, he failed to make much of an impact. However, despite his talent, he struggled to make an impact. Leeds…
Leeds United CEO Angus Kinnear has given an update on plans to renovate Elland Road, with the club aiming for a capacity of roughly 53,000 seating. This stadium expansion is one that has been considered by former owners such as Andrea Radrizzani, and is now actively pursued by the 49ers ownership group. Meeting the Massive Demand It is hoped that the increase in capacity will satisfy the huge demand for over 22,000 fans currently on the Leeds season-ticket waiting list at Elland Road. Kinnear said as much on The Square Ball podcast, which could finally be a reality now that…
Joe Rodon required treatment for a head injury after a clash of heads with Josh Brownhill during Leeds United’s clash with Burnley and had to be replaced. However, the news is his head injury itself but rather an existing hip problem he has been carrying on for some time now that had been troubling him. Rodon’s Injury Woes Late in the match, both players were bandaged up after the clash but Rodon’s hip injury, which had been bothering him since his international duty, became the bigger problem. Rodon was withdrawn as a precaution by Leeds manager Daniel Farke, who says…
Tottenham Hotspur are expected to not look for a switch of Leeds United young talent Harry Gray, after his brother Archie Gray was signed by the Spurs earlier in the summer. Former Tottenham and Leeds goalkeeper Paul Robinson, who gave his verdict on the Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast. Paul Robinson’s Take on the Harry Gray Situation Robinson, who boasts strong links to both sides, has stressed that there is currently no potential for the 15-year-old midfielder to join. He said: “Harry Gray is obviously very highly rated up in Leeds and his brother has already stepped up but he’s…
In a tightly contested match between Leeds United and Burnley at Elland Road, a controversial moment arose when Manor Solomon was denied a penalty. Referee James Bell made the decision, which some Leeds fans found questionable. The challenge came from Burnley’s Joe Worrall, leaving Solomon on the ground, and fans expecting a penalty. However, Bell was unmoved, and former referee Dermot Gallagher backed his decision. A Tough Call On Sky Sports’ Ref Watch, Gallagher explained his support for Bell’s decision, praising the referee’s judgment. “It looks like a penalty all day long,” Gallagher said, but pointed out that Worrall managed…