Leeds United’s race to return to the Premier League will almost probably come down to the final day of the Championship season, with four teams still in contention for the title and automatic promotion slots. Ipswich Town, Leicester City, and now Southampton, plus Leeds, have a realistic chance of finishing first or second and avoiding the dreadful playoffs. On Tuesday night, the Saints moved firmly into the automatic promotion picture with a first-half brace from Che Adams, followed by a Stuart Armstrong goal, to defeat Preston North End 3-0. That result put Russell Martin’s side three points behind Leeds, with…
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Danilo, Nottingham Forest’s star, has piqued the interest of many in recent weeks, and a crucial decision must be made about the Brazilian. The Reds have made numerous attempts to win in the Premier League, but their place in the competition remains uncertain. Forest have just one point more than Luton, who are in last position in the drop zone, and now is the moment to act. Danilo has joined the team to inject some flair into the midfield, and he scored a crucial goal against Wolves last weekend. To be fair to the Brazilian, he has contributed to the…
Keith Wyness, Everton’s former manager, believes Nottingham Forest’s points deduction appeal will center on Brennan Johnson’s move to Tottenham last summer (2023). Speaking on the latest episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old, who was CEO at Goodison Park from 2004 to 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs, claimed the process would be completed before the end of the season, avoiding a “unthinkable” scenario. According to The Independent (15 April), Forest’s appeal against their four-point deduction for breaking Premier League financial regulations will be heard the week of April 22. Forest breached the Profitability…
Wilfried Gnonto’s early substitution for Leeds United on Saturday caused consternation on the terraces, but Daniel Farke has had to manage the Italy international cautiously since his return from injury. Daniel Farke’s main concern when making his most controversial Leeds United move last Saturday was the risk of reinjury. In a game that the Whites would eventually lose, there was some concern when the German eliminated the hosts’ main threat on the day. Wilfried Gnonto, in his first start for United since March 17, unbalanced Blackburn Rovers more than any of his teammates. The Italian was replaced in the 80th…
Dr Rajpal Brar believes Leeds United defender Joe Rodon is at risk of long-term injury because he is playing with back spasms. The injury expert argues that it is unclear how frequently he need painkillers, but feels that the club may manage it until the end of the season. This comes after Daniel Farke stated that the Tottenham-owned center-back had used killers. Speaking exclusively to MOT Leeds News, Brar, a Physical Therapist and Sports Scientist, said about Rodon: “It’s difficult to say if they’ll be a frequent occurrence or if they were only necessary in this case – it all…
Southampton manager Russell Martin has stated that Saints goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu would most likely miss the match against Leeds United at Elland Road. Daniel Farke’s Whites are three points ahead of the Saints, who have a game in hand in the battle for automatic promotion, and the two clubs will play on the final day of the regular Championship season. Southampton closed the gap to the top with a 3-0 victory over Preston on Tuesday (16 April), but Martin revealed after the game that he has no idea when Bazunu or Flynn Downes will be able to return from injury.…
Leeds United have had several famous strikers over the years. Chris Wood and Ross McCormack have each scored around 30 goals in the Championship for Leeds, while Luciano Becchio and Jermaine Beckford were prolific in League One. Back in the Premier League, Leeds had Mark Viduka, Alan Smith, Robbie Keane, and others scoring goals. Leeds hasn’t had the same kind of success at that position in recent years. Aside from Patrick Bamford’s 17-goal return in the 2020/21 Premier League season, he and others who have played there have not been particularly prolific. Having said that, it could have been very…
Promotion bonuses connected to first-team contracts will put Leeds United on the verge of breaking Profit and Sustainability Rules if they are activated this summer, according to Football Insider. The Yorkshire club is vying for promotion this season, with Daniel Farke’s side now third in the table with three games remaining. According to Football Insider, promotion this season would result in £15 million in promotion bonuses, which are included in first-team contracts. If the incentives are paid before the June 30 deadline, they will be included in the club’s PSR calculations for the fiscal year 2023-24. Leeds have successfully met…
Ipswich Town, Leicester City, Leeds United, and Southampton appear to be locked in a struggle for automatic promotion over the next two and a half weeks. Just a few days ago, it appeared to be a three-horse battle for the top two slots, but Southampton’s three wins in a row have pushed them back into contention. In that time, Ipswich, Leicester, and Leeds have all made mistakes, leaving only five points separating the top four. The Foxes and Southampton also have a game in hand against each other next Tuesday. Leicester defender Conor Coady believes the pressure has increased on…
Leeds United have three games remaining to clinch automatic promotion, but Southampton’s win against Preston last night has pushed them back into contention. At the moment, it appears that none of the top three Championship teams desire to win the championship, with Leeds, Ipswich, and Leicester City all failing to win in their past two games. Meanwhile, Southampton has recovered from a recent hiccup, scooping four wins to leave them three points behind Leeds and five points off top spot with another game in hand against Leicester. David Prutton anticipates a playoff final between Leeds and Southampton in May. Sky…