Robbie Savage believes Leeds United manager Daniel Farke must “sweep away” their play-off hoodoo in the final against Southampton at Wembley Stadium on May 26. Leeds reached the final with a 4-0 victory against Norwich City at Elland Road on Thursday (16 May), although they have never won promotion through the play-offs in five previous attempts. Savage stated that he wants Leeds to return to the Premier League, but in The Daily Mirror’s print edition (17 May, page 63), he added a “big but” about the Whites’ play-off ambitions. “Leeds have a terrible record in the play-offs, a 100 per…
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Vincent Kompany insists Burnley will handle Sunday’s final-day match against Nottingham Forest like any other game. It was thought that this game would be a winner-take-all battle for the Clarets in their struggle against relegation. However, their fate has already been determined after losing 2-1 to Tottenham last time out. It means there’s nothing on the line for Kompany’s side, while Forest’s survival prospects are all but assured, with Luton Town needing a 12 goal swing to move out of the bottom three. When asked what strategy his Burnley team will adopt for this game, Kompany said: “I understand that…
One player has confessed that he would prefer to leave Nottingham Forest permanently this summer. A number of periphery players are slated to leave the City Ground soon, with the Telegraph reporting that Wayne Hennessey, Cheikhou Kouyate, Harry Arter, and Felipe are all leaving. In addition to the previously stated quartet, another player appears to be leaving Nottingham Forest. Orel Mangala wishes to leave Nottingham Forest. Any Nottingham Forest fans hoping to see Orel Mangala return to the City Ground this summer should brace themselves for disappointment. The Belgian international joined Lyon on loan in the January transfer window, and…
Latest Nottingham Forest news as Nuno Espirito Santo’s Reds finish Premier League season with a showdown against Burnley. Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo believes it is beneficial for Nottingham Forest to have an ambitious owner, even if Evangelos Marinakis’ plans take time to come true. Marinakis seldom grants media interviews, but he has talked twice in the last week on his plans for the Reds. And his statements left no doubt about his desire for the team to succeed. The Greek promised “great things” for Forest in the next years and shared his “big dreams” for the club. It comes…
Manchester City may face sanctions from the Premier League for their 115 alleged breaches in the coming weeks. Leeds United could gain from any penalties imposed on Manchester City for their 115 alleged violations of Premier League Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. Last season, Man City were charged with rule violations spanning 2009 to 2018. Fifty-four of those were for the club failing to report accurate financial information, 35 for failing to cooperate with league authorities, 14 for failing to provide accurate information on player and manager payments, seven for violating the Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), and five for…
Liverpool could face a summer of change when Arne Slot comes, but Fabrizio Romano feels one vital player will stay put. Jurgen Klopp’s departure and the appointment of Slot imply that some Liverpool fans anticipate movement this summer, both in terms of incomings and outgoings. Michael Edwards has also returned to the club, and signings will take place now that Richard Hughes has been appointed. Of course, some Liverpool players may be moved on, and other clubs have expressed an interest in some key players. Luis Diaz, a winger, is one of the players gaining attention. Barcelona and PSG are…
A Steve Cooper signing is expected to return to Nottingham Forest after his loan club decided against a permanent transfer. The Welshman introduced 21 new faces to the City Ground during the hectic summer of 2022, but not all of them were successful, including those who arrived in the preceding January window. Several newcomers have been loaned out, including Omar Richards, Lewis O’Brien, Emmanuel Dennis, and Josh Bowler. However, another loanee is poised to return to Nottingham Forest and look for a new club. Jonathan Panzo returning to Nottingham Forest. According to Sacha Tavolieri, Standard Liege has opted not to…
Leeds United will face Southampton at Wembley Stadium next Sunday after both teams easily won their semi-final second legs. Thursday was undoubtedly Leeds’ greatest performance of the season, and it came at the right time following a string of disappointing performances under Daniel Farke. A 4-0 thrashing of Norwich City set up a trip to Wembley Stadium next Sunday, with only one game remaining to secure promotion. Leeds to meet Southampton in the playoff final. After Leeds thrashed the Canaries, Southampton and West Brom faced off for a trip to Wembley in similar circumstances, with the Saints returning to their…
Following Leeds United’s play-off semi-final victory against Norwich City, Darren Bent feels the club has the ‘next superstar’ in their ranks. Former Ipswich Town striker Bent had expected Norwich to win 2-1 at Elland Road in the second leg, but he couldn’t have been more incorrect. Leeds dominated Norwich from start to finish, winning comfortably 4-0 to advance to the final against Southampton at Wembley Stadium. Ilia Gruev began the scoring for Leeds early on with a brilliant free kick, before Joel Piroe and Georginio Rutter secured a three-goal lead at halftime. Crysencio Summerville completed the scoring midway in the…
Curtis Davies, a former Derby County defender, has offered his predictions for the Championship play-off final between Leeds United and Southampton. Leeds secured their place at Wembley Stadium with a 4-0 victory against Norwich City on Thursday, and Southampton followed suit last night, defeating West Bromwich Albion 3-1. Leeds and Southampton, who placed third and fourth in the standings respectively during the regular season, were many experts’ favourites to make the final. Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer were among those who predicted this, and OPTA’s supercomputer agreed. Though Leeds finished three points ahead in the regular season, Southampton were actually…