Phil Hay has praised Junior Firpo’s contribution to Leeds United this season, but he still considers the full-back a “poor signing” in terms of value for money. The 27-year-old’s start to the season was marred by injury, forcing him to wait until November for his first Championship appearance, but he has since become an important player for Daniel Farke. Firpo currently has seven assists in 24 league games, including two assists in the 4-3 thriller against Middlesbrough on Monday (21 April). Hay told The Square Ball podcast on Thursday (25 April): “I’m not being funny about Firpo, right? I still…
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Everton’s previous manager Keith Wyness feels Mark Clattenburg should be banned and punished for calling Stuart Attwell a Luton Town fan. 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 operates a football consultancy advising elite teams, predicted that the authorities would crack down hard on Clattenburg. The former Premier League referee, who currently works as a consultant for Nottingham Forest, accused VAR Attwell of siding with the Hatters after several Forest penalty claims against Everton were denied. The Toffees defeated Forest 2-0 on…
Few Liverpool players are feeling the same way Darwin Nunez is right now. Since joining the Reds from Benfica in 2022, the club’s No. 9 has been a source of contention. However, after struggling during his debut season last year, Nunez improved significantly in 2023/24. The goals began to flow more readily, and he was picking up numerous assists and favorably impacting games on a weekly basis. However, Nunez has slipped again in recent weeks. Liverpool’s inability to score goals has been attributed primarily to the 24-year-old. Nunez’s high-profile errors are becoming increasingly prevalent, and speculation that he could be…
Following their sad 2-0 loss to Everton on Wednesday night, Liverpool appears unlikely to win any more Carabao Cup trophies this season. The Reds were hoping to achieve what Arsenal did the day before: win a derby and re-enter the Premier League title race. However, it turned out to be one of the most disappointing nights in recent Reds history. Not only did their title hopes fade, but it happened on their arch rivals’ turf. The Reds conceded in the 28th minute following a series of defensive blunders, with Jarrad Branthwaite driving the ball across the line. Then, around the…
A look at the possibilities Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has at his disposal for tonight’s vital Championship encounter against Queens Park Rangers. Leeds United are prepared for their final away game of the exciting 2023/24 season. A win at Queens Park Rangers today would put them four points ahead in the Championship automatic promotion chase. The Whites have the division’s joint second best defensive record away from home. This year, their performances and results away from Elland Road have significantly improved. It’s crunch time in the race for a top-two finish, and Daniel Farke has encouraged his young team…
Harry Gray may be destined to join his older brother Archie in the Leeds United first squad following his performance for the Under-18s on Wednesday (24 April). Gray’s older brother has established himself as a key member of Daniel Farke’s Elland Road club this season, excelling at both central midfield and right-back and swiftly becoming a fan favourite. Archie’s younger sister is also making noises. At only 15 years old, many eyes have turned to the centre-forward’s current campaign after he scored seven goals in nine U18 games. [FotMob] Despite his lack of experience, his older brother’s rise to the…
According to Football Insider, Liverpool’s new kit manufacturing deal with Adidas would pay them more than Arsenal and Manchester City. The Reds will earn up to £80 million per season from their five-year contract with the German sportswear company, which begins in the 2025-26 season. The deal’s value will be determined by the club’s participation in European competitions and whether or not they compete in the Club World Cup under its new structure. If all terms are satisfied and active, the Merseyside club could earn up to £80 million per season, putting them second in the Premier League behind only…
A major Leeds United boost is expected in the club’s drive for automatic promotion – but with a nasty Whites twist. Daniel Farke’s Whites moved back into the Championship’s second automatic promotion slot with Monday night’s exciting 4-3 triumph at Middlesbrough and another away day now rapidly presents itself in Friday night’s meeting at Queens Park Rangers. With third-placed Ipswich Town not playing until Saturday night, Leeds know that a victory would send them four points clear in the automatics and pile the pressure on the Tractor Boys to take six points from their two games in hand at Hull…
Liverpool have apparently decided on their key summer transfer target for the new manager. Liverpool’s pursuit to replace Jurgen Klopp has dominated the buildup to the summer transfer window, and for good reason. However, with little over three weeks remaining in the season, FSG appears to have found their man. Talks with Feyenoord about Arne Slot’s fee will continue. Meanwhile, preparations for the transfer market will continue. The last several weeks have demonstrated that Liverpool’s first-team squad requires significant upgrading. Defense is undoubtedly one of those areas that requires work. And it appears that Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes…
Kalvin Phillips is apparently in talks to return to Leeds United in the summer, and Patrick Bamford has made a prediction. Kalvin Phillips has had a terrible couple of years. The England midfielder left Leeds in the summer of 2022 for Premier League champions Manchester City for a fee of £45 million. However, during the next 18 months, Phillips only appeared in 31 games for City due to injury, which was compounded by Rodri’s outstanding form for the club. It resulted in his loan move to West Ham in January, with Phillips claiming he would have joined the Hammers from…