Scott Parker delivered his verdict on the penalty-sized elephant in the room after Burnley ground out an ugly 1-0 win at Elland Road to punish Leeds yet again. Leeds winger Manor Solomon drew comparisons by going to ground in the first half under a tackle from Burnley’s Joe Worrall. Some of the players for Leeds, including Solomon, felt it should have been a penalty but referee James Bell waved play on. Parker’s Reaction Parker was asked after the match if he thought it was a penalty. He admitted he hadn’t reviewed the incident but didn’t think it was a foul…
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Image The next game for Leeds United is against Cardiff City and Cardiff manager, Erol Bulut, could be facing the sack after a difficult start to 2024/25. Cardiff were led to a decent 12th place finish last season by Bulut, but the past few weeks have seen his future hanging in the balance. Cardiff’s Struggles This Season Cardiff are rooted to the bottom of the Championship having lost four of their first five games. That has led to just one goal ahead and 11 conceded, and this isn’t a good sign at all for the club. Defeats to Sunderland, Burnley,…
Leeds United recently received a cash injection from Red Bull, an announcement which has seen fans split in their opinion. Although Red Bull acquired an equity stake, estimated at 10%, their involvement remains controversial due to their commercial focus. At first fans hoped this would mean big-money spending in the transfer market. So it was something of a surprise to followers when Leeds concluded the most recent transfer window with a £100m net profit after selling key men including Georginio Rutter, Archie Gray and Crysencio Summerville. Financial Impact and Sponsorship A record-breaking sponsorship deal with Red Bull has brought in…
Leeds United’s return to action saw them suffer a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Burnley in a game of dodgy refereeing and missed opportunities. It punished Leeds for a sluggish start and gave Farke plenty to think about in terms of his team’s performance. Leeds Fail to Capitalize on Early Chance Leeds had an opportunity to take the lead in the opening minute as Mateo Joseph raced through on goal, only to send his effort wide. That miss proved costly as Burnley capitalized on a rare foray forward into the game, with Koleosho benefiting after a slip by Manor Solomon. The…
Ahead of facing Burnley at Elland Road today, here is how Daniel Farke has lined up today at Elland Road. This is a key Championship fixture early in the season involving two teams who are likely to be involved in the race for promotion this term. Leeds in Good Form Leeds head into the game in great shape, having secured back-to-back wins before the international break, including a 2-0 victory over Hull City. United came into the game in good form having not conceded a goal in their last 270 minutes of play. The side has been strong defensively, and…
Hollywood legend Will Ferrell set to watch his first live Leeds United game at Elland Road after becoming minority shareholder in the club. The 57-year-old Anchorman and Elf actor is in for a treat as he sits back to enjoy Leeds United v Burnley in an exciting Championship clash. Ferrell might be seated next to the directors box with Leeds chairman Paraag Marathe. Ferrell’s Investment in Leeds United Ferrell signed on with Leeds United as an investor through 49ers Enterprises in May. The 49ers Enterprises, which also owns the San Francisco 49ers NFL team, completed a £170m buyout last year…
The international break is over, and Leeds United will host Burnley at Elland Road for an exciting Championship match. It’s been over two-and-a-half years since the sides last met, when Leeds won 3-1 in January 2022. Key players from that match, like Jack Harrison, Stuart Dallas, and Daniel James, won’t be in action this time. Leeds’ Form and Burnley’s Challenge Leeds have started well this season with two wins and two draws in their first four matches. Burnley, managed by Scott Parker, have also started strong, with two wins, one draw, and one loss. How to Watch Leeds United vs…
In a curious summer move, Leeds United raided Salford City to bring Alex Cairns back to his first club. The 31-year-old goalkeeper does not simply perform his job but are important for other reasons. A Leadership Figure in the Squad As did Cairns on his arrival in Yorkshire to immediately bring experience and leadership, especially by upholding high standards during training. It does mean he is among the first in every day at Thorp Arch, rubbing shoulders with players such as Patrick Bamford and Sam Byram. This dedication sets a positive example for the team, echoing the role of other…
Chief Executive Angus Kinnear admits that Leeds United had to let some of their best players leave this summer. Leeds were under the stringent Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR), and had to comply with financial limits after missing out on promotion to the Premier League. Key Player Sales Boost Financial Position The Whites earned a combined £110 million from the sales of Archie Gray, Crysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter. This extra cash was needed to stay within PSR rules as per the three-year losses limit. The club was fine from a cash flow perspective, but not selling these players would…
There could soon be good news for fans of Leeds United regarding the redevelopment works at their iconic Elland Road stadium. The news was revealed by club chief executive Angus Kinnear during a recent meeting with the Supporter Advisory Board held. During the meeting, Kinnear addressed fans’ concerns about the future of the stadium and other important topics. Hopes for Bigger Elland Road In 2019, Leeds United celebrated its 100th year, so hopes had been renewed of expanding the capacity at Elland Road. The objective is to grow the stadium capacity of 55,000 fans and up. But little has come…