Leeds United have one more challenge in their 2023/24 season: the Championship Play-Off more. Will Daniel Farke’s squad defeat Southampton and win promotion to the Premier League? On Sunday, a wave of excitement and anxieties will descend upon the city from West Yorkshire as Leeds United face the Championship Play-Off final, the most important encounter of their long, tortuous 2023/24 season to far. Only three weeks ago, United completed their 46-game season at Elland Road, securing their third-place finish with a disappointing 2-1 loss to Southampton. If promotion was to be earned, it would be through the dreaded showdown system.…
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Graham Smyth feels Georginio Rutter “holds the key” for Leeds United as they prepare to meet Southampton in the Championship play-off final. The two clubs will face off at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, May 26, with promotion to the Premier League on the line, and Rutter might play a significant role. The 22-year-old has been a revelation at Elland Road this season, with six goals and 15 assists in the league, however he has only one goal in his previous ten games. On Friday (25 May), Smyth told the Inside Elland Road podcast: “I really believe Rutter holds the key…
Paul Robinson feels Leeds United have “no chance” of signing Marius Wolf on a free transfer as a Championship team next season. According to Florian Plettenberg [20 May], the Whites have already inquired about the Borussia Dortmund full-back, who is expected to leave the Bundesliga club at the end of his contract this summer. According to The Daily Mail, Leeds owes almost £100 million in unpaid transfer fees, therefore a free transfer for Wolf may be an option, but only if they are promoted. Daniel Farke’s team will face Southampton in the Championship play-off final on Sunday, May 26, at…
Robbie Savage believes Leeds United will overcome Southampton in the Championship playoff final, despite “all logic” pointing to the Saints’ victory. Russell Martin’s men defeated Leeds twice during the regular season, and the Whites had failed to advance through the playoffs in five prior attempts. Still, Savage expects Daniel Farke and his team to celebrate at Wembley Stadium at the end of Sunday’s (May 26) final versus Southampton. “Leeds lost home and away against Southampton during the regular Championship season, and they have never been promoted via the playoffs in five attempts,” Savage wrote in the Daily Mirror’s print edition…
Jamie Carragher stated that this Reds player was “so poor” this season. Liverpool regained their footing during Jurgen Klopp’s final season as manager. The 2022/23 season brought a strong storm to Anfield, ending an eight-year marriage with the Champions League, but sweeping summer changes painted a red-gold sky over the city. Despite winning the Carabao Cup in February, Liverpool were a day late and a dollar short in the Premier League title race, pulled away from a gripping three-horse race after a gloomy April plummet that also saw Klopp defeated by Atalanta in the Europa League quarter-finals, eventual champions and…
Latest Nottingham Forest news as the next generation at the Reds’ Nigel Doughty Academy hope to catch the eye. Nottingham Forest has a strong tradition of developing players through the ranks, and the Nigel Doughty Academy has long been a source of pride for the club. Breaking into the senior squad is more difficult with the Reds in the Premier League. Nonetheless, preseason could provide an opportunity for certain young players to attract the attention of head coach Nuno Espirito Santo. The Portuguese has previously demonstrated his willingness to give youth a chance. Below, we look at some of Forest’s…
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown is the latest commentator to make a prediction for the Championship play-off final between Leeds United and Southampton. The two sides, who were both relegated from the Premier League together a year ago, will square off at Wembley Stadium tomorrow afternoon, hoping to secure an immediate return to the top flight. With Premier League quality players on the pitch everywhere, it’s nearly hard to separate the sides going into the game. The matchup between Crysencio Summerville and Kyle Walker-Peters could be crucial. During the regular season, Leeds finished three points ahead of Southampton. However, the…
There will need to be a “late call”. According to BBC writer Adam Pope, another Leeds United player is now an injury doubt, joining Patrick Bamford, ahead of the Championship playoff final this weekend. Bamford ruled out of playoff final. The Whites are preparing for one of the greatest meetings in global sports, when they face Southampton for a spot back in the Premier League, after both were relegated last year. The two clubs face off at Wembley Stadium on Sunday afternoon in a game that seems exceedingly close to call after they both easily defeated Norwich City and West…
Liverpool may listen to bids for Darwin Nunez this summer following the signing of Arne Slot, amid interest from Barcelona. On the latest episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior writer Pete O’Rourke highlighted that the 24-year-old could explore his options after receiving limited game time near the conclusion of the season. With Slot’s arrival at Anfield to replace Jurgen Klopp, he will evaluate his team and see whether the Uruguayan striker fits into his plans. However, considering their well-publicized financial troubles, Barcelona seems unlikely to be able to afford a deal to sign Nunez. This comes after Football…
Latest Nottingham Forest news: A paper examines VAR errors from the 2023/24 Premier League season and their influence on the Reds. A new analysis reveals how Nottingham Forest can feel vindicated for their VAR grievances from the previous season. The Reds believed they were on the wrong end of a series of terrible decisions during the season. That sense of injustice culminated in a furious tweet from the club’s official account following last month’s 2-0 loss to Everton. However, a summary of the 31 VAR faults recorded by the independent Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel demonstrates that Forest was justified…