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…
Author: Alex Matthews
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…
Leeds United’s manager, Daniel Farke, is under huge scrutiny from fans after a poor start to the Championship season. Following the disappointment of missing out on promotion last year, Farke’s team is expected to make a strong push for a return to the Premier League. However, after their first five games, they’ve only secured eight points and recently suffered a 1-0 defeat to Burnley. A Tough Summer for Farke It was also a difficult summer in the transfer market for Farke, with Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray among those to be sold. Nevertheless, there were still high hopes the club…
Leeds United suffered a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Burnley at Elland Road, ending their unbeaten start to the season. Despite dominating the game with 71% possession and multiple chances, including close efforts from Mateo Joseph and Willy Gnonto, Leeds couldn’t find the back of the net. A slip from Manor Solomon led to Burnley’s only goal, scored by Luca Koleosho. Leeds’ Dominance But Missed Chances Farke expressed frustration over missed opportunities, emphasizing that Leeds created the better chances. Joseph missed an early one-on-one opportunity, while Gnonto had a chance to equalize but was denied by Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford. Farke…
Leeds United’s unbeaten start to the 2024/25 Championship season is over after a 1-0 defeat at Elland Road by Burnley. However, a first-half goal from Luca Koleosho was enough to give Daniel Farke’s side their first defeat of the season. A Promising Performance by Manor Solomon Tottenham Hotspur loanee Manor Solomon had a mixed game despite the defeat. Unlucky to slip in the build up to Burnley’s goal but a solid performance overall. That included three big chances created by Solomon, who boasted an 86% pass success rate and a trio of successful dribbles. He also put in some defensive…
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…
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…