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…
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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…
Manchester United have held a long-standing interest in the profile of Dinamo Zagreb star Martin Baturina, aged 21. They saw him recently in the Nations League, coming off of the bench against Portugal. United still like the versatile attacker, with reports from Croatia stating that he is “very high” on their transfer list. Leeds United’s Failed Bid for Baturina Leeds United were in fact close to signing Baturina earlier this year, with a £25 million bid accepted by Dinamo Zagreb. Yet Baturina turned down the opportunity to play in the Championship, choosing to remain with his boyhood team for Champions…
In recent news, Troy Deeney has completely shut down any talk of Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford being a suitable replacement for England captain Harry Kane. That is after some suggestions that Bamford may be in line to stake a claim, despite his form waning and injuries. Deeney, known for his outspoken views, wasn’t shy in giving his opinion on the matter during a talkSPORT interview. Harry Kane’s England Journey In the summer of 2023, Kane departed from England for a leading role at Bayern Munich, recently celebrating earning his 100th cap for England. Kane, now already one of the…
Leeds United featured in her argument for a reason as West Ham’s vice-chair, Karren Brady, has become the latest figure to say that she feels there needs to be financial relief between the Premier League and EFL. Brady cited Leeds’ £40m Georginio Rutter sale to Championship’s financial strength, suggesting that the EFL is not as financially disadvantaged as some claim. Premier League’s Money Flow Disputed Brady opposed higher Premier League payments to EFL as financial deals discussed Championship sides like Leeds and Burnley have done alright on player sales, she pointed out in defence of suggestions that more money needs…
Journalist Adam Pope, of BBC Radio Leeds, has speculated that the free transfer exit of Patrick Bamford from Elland Road could be on the horizon. The recommendation followed an unexpected event during the international break, in which left-back Junior Firpo featured as a striker for Dominican Republic. Firpo has shone in that attacking brief and predictably, there have been calls for Bamford to be displaced as Leeds’ back-up forward. Firpo’s New Role and Bamford’s Struggles Firpo has quickly become a cult hero at Elland Road, whereas Bamford is currently out injured and floundering for form. Bamford’s difficulties in the Championship,…
Leeds United could lose defender Max Wober before the Turkish transfer window closes on Friday. Even though the English transfer window has closed, Turkish sides including Galatasaray can still dip into the market. Galatasaray has been linked with a move for Wober, who hasn’t made an appearance all season. That is the last thing that Leeds need at this time given just how short they are on defenders and with those needing replacements not able to be signed until January. Yet, Wober seems to express his delight at Leeds and understands the scenario right now. Why Losing Wober Would Hurt…