They’ve been involved in six play-offs over the course of over three decades, all of which have ended in defeat. Some would say that’s typical of Leeds United since they have a significant mental barrier in big games, as evidenced by their 1-0 defeat to Southampton on Sunday. When Dan James struck the crossbar, it sent shivers down the spines of both sets of fans because the game was nearing to a finish and it might have changed everything. After going behind to an early Adam Armstrong goal, the Yorkshire team was unable to play their natural game, and Russell…
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Erik ten Hag may be fighting for his Manchester United future, but the Dutchman has made a thinly veiled dig at new Liverpool manager Arne Slot. The Dutchman, who will learn his fate at Old Trafford this week after leading United to an improbable FA Cup victory over the weekend, believes Slot’s record at Feyenoord is overhyped when compared to Peter Bosz’s work at new Eredivisie winners PSV Eindhoven. He then doubled down on Jurgen Klopp’s successor, claiming Slot has hit lucky by inheriting a squad at Anfield that is equipped to compete for honors. “People have been going overly…
The former Aston Villa defender described Leeds United’s performance against Southampton as underwhelming in the Championship play-off final. Micah Richards has criticized Leeds United forward Wilfried Gnonto’s performance in the Championship play-off final against Southampton on Sunday afternoon. The Whites were defeated at Wembley Stadium for the second time, having previously lost 1-0 to Doncaster Rovers in the League One play-off final 16 years earlier. And Daniel Farke’s current crop fell by the same score, as Adam Armstrong’s first-half strike proved to be the difference between the two teams. Daniel James came close for the Yorkshire club on two occasions.…
Leeds United fans will still be reeling from Sunday’s Championship play-off final defeat to Southampton. Daniel Farke and his men arrived at Wembley Stadium as favourites for this high-pressure, Premier League-rewarding affair. But, in the end, Leeds suffered a deserved 1-0 defeat, and what will hurt the most is that the team failed to show up in the most important game of the season. What’s remarkable is that Leeds started the game quite effectively, setting the pace and providing hopeful signs without troubling Southampton’s goalkeeper. But Russell Martin’s team began to dominate the game, opening the scoring through Adam Armstrong…
The Whites were not at their free-flowing offensive best at Wembley, losing 1-0 in the play-off final. Leeds United looked surprisingly feeble under the Wembley limelight, despite scoring 85 goals during the Championship season and play-offs. Once Southampton had taken the lead thanks to Adam Armstrong’s first-half goal, Daniel Farke’s team barely looked like changing the game’s pattern until Dan James was introduced. Even then, the Welshman’s rocket, which bounced off the crossbar, was the closest Leeds got. While the Whites missed No. 9 Patrick Bamford at the head of their assault, it was notable how few clear-cut chances they…
Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush, both Liverpool legends, make the cut. HIGHLIGHTS Graeme Souness’ 3-4-3 formation features Ian Rush, Kenny Dalglish, and a wildcard who he has never played with. Souness referred to Nottingham Forest legend John Robertson as his generation’s most underrated player. He mostly incorporates former Liverpool colleagues in his squad. Graeme Souness, who appears as confrontational in the television studio as a pundit after retiring, had a dazzling, trophy-filled career representing Liverpool during a golden age when the Merseyside team won three European Cups. The all-action Scottish midfielder, who became one of the first British players to…
Special effects, two fantastic performances, including Olly Murs, and a capacity crowd made it an unforgettable, historic event. It’s been nearly 19 years since a band played at the City Ground, but after this weekend’s Take That spectacle, which saw the remaining members of the original 90s boy band performing two nights in a row, it’s hoped it won’t be as long again. Take That is currently staging a spectacular nationwide show with their This is Life Tour, and Nottingham Forest’s home was more than up to the occasion, with fans travelling from all over the country to see remaining…
Liverpool’s Premier League title ambitions were dashed in January when Mohamed Salah suffered a ruptured hamstring during the Africa Cup of Nations. Prior to that, the striker had been one of Jurgen Klopp’s most injury-free players, missing only one match in his seven years at Anfield. Salah’s appearance has changed significantly since that terrible day. The 31-year-old subsequently had a re-injury during his comeback against Brentford in February. Salah has been chastised by both fans and the media in the run-up to the season’s end, as Liverpool fell out of contention for the Premier League, Europa League, and FA Cup.…
Phil Hay has disclosed that the 49ers Enterprises are “minded to stick with” Daniel Farke, despite Leeds United’s playoff final defeat to Southampton. The Whites were unable to earn promotion back to the Premier League on their first attempt, falling 1-0 to Southampton at Wembley Stadium. However, the club’s owners believe in the manager they recruited last summer and have even “discussed plans for pre-season” with him. Hay wrote for The Athletic (26 May): “Sources close to the 49ers have stated over the last few weeks that they were willing to continue with Farke even if the season ended. “He…
Kalvin Phillips is almost certain to depart Manchester City this summer as the club seeks to recuperate some of the money it invested to buy him. Speaking on the current episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior journalist Pete O’Rourke reported that Manchester City will want to sell the midfielder on a permanent basis after a “nightmare” loan spell at West Ham. The England international failed to impress after joining the Hammers briefly in the second half of the season, prompting the east London club to shelve any ambitions to recruit him this summer. Football Insider reported earlier this…