All the latest Leeds United news as they prepare for the Championship playoff semi-final against Norwich City. Leeds United are now preparing for the Championship playoffs, having finished third and missed out on automatic promotion. Daniel Farke’s side will meet Norwich City in the semi-finals on Sunday and the following Thursday. Leeds will go into those games as favourites, but the playoffs are unpredictable, as the Whites are well aware. As preparations continue, we’ve compiled all of the newest Elland Road news. Norwich star’s ‘pressure’ accusation. Norwich City’s Jack Stacey says the pressure is on Leeds United in the forthcoming…
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Leeds United CEO Angus Kinnear has indicated that the club is anxious to keep Stuart Dallas at Elland Road. The minutes of the club’s April Supporters’ Advisory Board meeting reaffirmed Kinnear’s expectation that Leeds will grant hero Dallas a future role with the club. Dallas, who made 266 appearances in nine seasons at Elland Road, announced his retirement from professional football this month following a two-year layoff due to a major knee injury. Kinnear was indirectly quoted as stating at a recent supporter meeting: “Stuart Dallas is incredibly grateful for all of the support received. “The club are looking at…
Keyrol Figueroa, son of former Premier League player Maynor, earned his first professional deal with Liverpool FC. Keyrol Figueroa is the latest Liverpool prodigy to sign his first professional deal with the club. The 17-year-old, son of former Wigan Athletic and Hull City star Maynor Figueroa, joined the Reds at Under-14s level and has since established himself as a prolific, versatile forward in Liverpool’s youth ranks, scoring 90 goals in one season for the Reds Under-13s and Under-14s. While he has missed much of the season due to injuries and international service, the teenager made his most recent return by…
Latest Nottingham Forest news as Reds discover the outcome of an appeal hearing over points punishment for FFP infraction. The Premier League has confirmed that Nottingham Forest’s points deduction appeal was unsuccessful. The Reds were punished four points in March for violating the Profitability and Sustainability Rules. They appealed the ruling and appeared in front of an independent commission for a hearing last month. However, the original sentence was upheld. Forest sit three points above the relegation zone with two games remaining. The Premier League said in a statement: “An independent Appeal Board has maintained a Commission’s decision to remove…
On the final day, Ipswich Town narrowly defeated Leeds United to gain Premier League promotion. Ipswich Town skipper Sam Morsy admits Leeds United’s 90-point haul was simply insufficient to secure promotion in what has been a fantastic Championship season. Leeds were relegated to the play-offs after losing 2-1 at home to Southampton on Saturday, however the outcome was irrelevant as Ipswich overcame Huddersfield Town to seal their own fate and join Leicester in the top two. Daniel Farke’s team was excellent for much of the season, including a 15-game unbeaten streak that had them in contention for first place, but…
Leeds United go to Carrow Road on Sunday afternoon to face Norwich City in the opening leg of their Championship play-off semi-final. Leeds United’s preparations for their Championship play-off semi-final against Norwich City will be well underway as they aim to secure a spot at Wembley. The Whites travel to Carrow Road having not lost in East Anglia since April 2018. However, Leeds has not fared well in the season’s knockout round, having failed to gain promotion in their previous five play-off attempts. Daniel Farke’s side finished the regular season with a defeat to Southampton at Elland Road, six points…
Sheffield Wednesday are interested in signing Leeds United winger Ian Poveda permanently after he helped the club stay in the division this month. Leeds loaned out several players this season, with only a few leaving Elland Road with best wishes for their future seasons. Ian Poveda was one of the few Leeds fans believed would succeed, joining Sheffield Wednesday on loan to restart his career after battling for playing time under Daniel Farke. Ian Poveda helps Wednesday miraculously survive. The Owls defeated Sunderland on Saturday to avoid relegation, becoming the first team to remain in the division despite a 13-game…
David Ornstein has now provided an update on Nottingham Forest’s appeal about their four-point deduction. The Reds were penalized of points for violating profitability and sustainability criteria. That landed them in serious relegation trouble, and Forest’s future remains uncertain. Nuno Espirito Santo will face Chelsea at home and Burnley away, with one more win likely required. If the Clarets lose to Tottenham and West Ham defeat Luton on Saturday, Forest will be practically secure, barring a mathematical miracle. The Reds were hoping to recoup some points to smooth their way to the finish line, and Ornstein has now provided an…
Leeds United will aim to put their poor recent form behind them when they travel to Norwich City on Sunday, and Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker agree on who will win the play-offs. Leeds lost 2-1 at Southampton on Saturday, putting them out of contention for second place, while Ipswich beat Huddersfield 2-0. Norwich’s defeat to Birmingham City means they finished sixth. Leeds face Daniel Farke’s former side in the Championship play-off semi-finals. Leeds will be buoyed by their regular-season victories over Norwich, both at home and away. Meanwhile, Southampton face West Brom after the Baggies defeated Preston 3-0 on…
Tottenham Hotspur and Ange Postecoglou have had a disastrous week. Tottenham had 15 days to reflect after losing to Newcastle United on April 13 before returning to action. Spurs have lost a north London derby, suffered another setback at Stamford Bridge, and were comfortably defeated by Liverpool on Sunday all in the space of a week. One recurring trend that has plagued the Champions League-chasing team is surrendering from set-plays, particularly corners. Two of Arsenal’s three goals came from corners, and Chelsea also scored from dead ball situations. Many have questioned Ange Postecoglou about this and how he could possible…