Wilfried Gnonto, of Leeds United, has spoken candidly about his friendship with Brenden Aaronson, saying he is his best friend in the team. To Gnonto, one of his greatest regrets of the last campaign was seeing Aaronson leave the club loaned out to Union Berlin. Now Gnonto is delighted that Aaronson’s back at Leeds and he can’t wait to line up alongside him once again. Strong Bond Off the Pitch Gnonto spoke about Aaronson’s hard working attitude and the ability to bring humor to the team. The bond off the field has grown a lot closer recently, which seems to…
Author: Alex Matthews
Leeds United have set out ambitious proposals to expand Elland Road from 37,645 seats to 53,000 and upgrade the stadium to meet UEFA Category 4 status. This move will see it become one of the seven biggest stadiums in Britain and allow Leeds to welcome more fans and boost matchday income. The 49ers’ Vision for Growth This move is one that falls into a bigger theme to expand the club not only on the field but off with 49ers’ ownership. A return to the Premier League is the primary objective, but there is an acknowledgement that demand from fans is…
Leeds United are facing further injury struggles after, Ethan Ampadu, was forced off during the first half of their match against Coventry City. The Welsh international appeared to injure his leg after a strong challenge with Coventry’s Ben Sheaf and had to be replaced in the 41st minute by Ao Tanaka. This adds to Leeds’ growing list of injuries, including key players like Max Wober, Manor Solomon, and Daniel James, who were already sidelined. Struijk Steps Up as Captain Pascal Struijk, who had been a doubt before the game due to fitness concerns, stepped in as captain after Ampadu left…
Leeds cruised to a 3-0 win at Elland Road against Coventry City. The star of the match was Willy Gnonto, who not only scored the opening goal but also got on the scoresheet in addition to providing an assist and underlining once more his key role in each game. First Half: Gnonto’s Moment of Brilliance Leeds started the game well, and it was not long before they opened the scoring. Gnonto scored first in the 16th minute, finishing a quality Junior Firpo cross. Ben Wilson in the Coventry goal had no chance as the ball was fired past him with…
Leeds United are ready to face Coventry City at Elland Road today in what will be the first of three tough games in the Championship this week. Daniel Farke’s team will be hoping for a strong start to what looks like a challenging few days. After today’s game, Leeds will travel to Norwich City on Tuesday night and then head to Sunderland on Friday night for another important match. Sunderland, who have started the season well under new boss Regis Le Bris, are currently in second place, just four points ahead of Leeds, and they’ll provide a tough test. Leeds…
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke hopes to get some senior players back in action soon. A few more experienced heads such as Patrick Bamford, Daniel James and Manor Solomon will provide the leadership that the fledgling side is in desperate need of. Farke has called for time, with Mateo Joseph and Largie Ramazani still finding their feet in the team. Young Squad Needs Time to Gel Farke understands that it takes time for players to adjust to each other. The current front four he runs averages 21 years old, and with that combination of youth, comes a little bit of…
Leeds United could soon be without defender Max Wöber for an extended period due to an ongoing knee injury. The center-back, who has been a part of Leeds’ squad since earlier this year, is now facing the possibility of surgery on his meniscus after struggling with the injury for some time. Wöber’s Injury Problem Wöber has been out of action in recent games, missing clashes against Burnley and Cardiff City. The injury initially seemed to be manageable, but recent reports suggest that his recovery isn’t progressing as hoped. The Austrian defender has a meniscus issue in his knee, which, if…
Leeds United secured an impressive 2-0 victory away to Cardiff City but Joe Gelhardt’s own future is looking uncertain. Gelhardt has also been tipped to leave the club, once hailed as “Messi” by Micah Richards. Struggling for Game Time Despite some late interest on deadline day, he is still a Leeds player. But he has only been used as a substitute in the Championship once this season and his omission from the party to face Cardiff at the weekend underlines how much of a struggle it will be getting back in favor under Daniel Farke. Having in-form forwards like Joel…
One of the real legends at Leeds United has to be Mark Viduka, who is renowned for his goal-scoring ability. Viduka impressed at club level, amassing a career total of 266 goals for club and country. Out of those goals, 72 were scored during his time at Leeds, where he became an iconic figure of the club’s legendary players. Viduka’s Legendary Leeds Goals Viduka was a high profile scorer of goals for Leeds, scoring four in a memorable 4-3 victory over Liverpool and also netting against clubs like Besiktas, Anderlecht, and Real Madrid. In Leeds he was unplayable, a powerful…
Leeds United wrapped up the summer transfer window with a busy period, making eight new signings while also letting go of eight players and sending five out on loan. With many players leaving the club on free transfers, the club is now looking ahead to the January transfer window. There are still some gaps in the squad, and some players may want to find new clubs. Here are five players who might leave Leeds in January: Joe Gelhardt: The Need for Game Time Joe Gelhardt is a name that many Leeds fans remember fondly. Once praised by football legend Alan…