Ipswich Town will “do the business” against Huddersfield Town and beat Leeds United to automatic promotion this season, according to Clinton Morrison. Daniel Farke’s Whites are three points behind the Tractor Boys heading into the season’s last game, after Kieran McKenna’s side defeated Coventry City 2-1 on Tuesday (30 April). Leeds face promotion opponents Southampton on Saturday (4 May), while Ipswich host Huddersfield at Portman Road, knowing that a point will conclude the promotion race, and Sky Sports analyst Morrison believes they will be promoted. Speaking on Sky Sports Football (30 April, 10:04), he stated unequivocally that he would support…
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Leeds United will have to pull off a miracle on the final day or face playoff drama. Kieran McKenna, manager of Ipswich Town, never anticipated to be involved in a promotion race, but after Tuesday’s huge win at Coventry City, he suddenly appears ready to beat Leeds United to a top-two position in the Championship. Ipswich took a significant step toward their second automatic promotion in as many seasons after defeating Coventry City 2-1 at the CBS Arena. Kieffer Moore and Cameron Burgess scored for the Tractor Boys, one before and one after halftime. Haji Wright’s drilled attempt cancelled out…
Victor Orta, Leeds United’s former sporting director, admitted to having a “really good meeting” with another manager before appointing Jesse Marsch as Marcelo Bielsa’s successor. Bielsa took over at Leeds in the summer of 2018 and transformed the mid-table Championship team into one capable of competing in the Premier League a few years later. After helping them end their 16-year absence from the English top division in 2020, the Argentine led Leeds to tenth position the following season. However, the former Argentina national manager was fired when the Whites’ fortunes plummeted in early 2022, before ex-Red Bull Salzburg manager Marsch…
HIGHLIGHTS Meslier has the most clean sheets in the Championship, but his shot-stopping percentage has dropped, prompting criticism. Leeds may contemplate selling Meslier this summer for a profit, with Viktor Johansson as a possible alternative. Smith believes it’s time to cash in on Meslier and invest in a shot-stopper like Johansson or Muric. This post is part of Football League World’s ‘Terrace Talk’ series, which features personal comments from FLW Fan Pundits on breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings, and more. Illan Meslier has established himself as Daniel Farke’s go-to goalkeeper this season, appearing in practically every Championship game,…
Ally McCoist’s scepticism about Arne Slot’s chances at Liverpool Liverpool welcomes Arne Slot. The recent announcement that Arne Slot will take over at Liverpool has sparked a wide range of opinions. With a £9 million settlement agreement with Feyenoord, Slot’s reputation for good communication and motivation precedes him. Marcel Vanderkran, a Dutch football specialist, notes that he has created a strong influence over his teams by insisting on English in the dressing room since his arrival at Feyenoord. McCoist Critiques Slot’s Premier League prospects However, Ally McCoist, speaking on talkSPORT, expressed misgivings about Slot’s chances of rapid success in the…
Howard Webb has stated that a significant adjustment to VAR may be coming to the Premier League. Premier League referees are planning to use stadium PA systems to explain why they modified their decision following a VAR intervention, according to PGMOL chief Howard Webb. Officials will soon be able to explain why a previous judgment was reversed after visiting the pitchside monitor to increase the information available to supporters and clubs. This season, VAR has come under strong scrutiny for a lack of clarification as well as blunders, but that issue could be resolved soon with the positive move. A…
Nottingham Forest have left it to the last minute to assure Premier League safety, and now two analysts debate whether they stand a chance or not. Michael Dawson and Paul Merson were at odds over whether Nottingham Forest or their rivals had the best chance of Premier League survival. With Sheffield United confirmed for relegation, only two spots are unclear. This means that only one of Forest, Luton Town, or Burnley will remain in the top division at the end of the season. There is a two-point difference between the three clubs, demonstrating how tight it is. The remaining matchups…
According to Football Insider, Leeds United officials are not considering parting ways with manager Daniel Farke if the club fails to achieve promotion this season. On Friday (26 April), the Whites suffered a 4-0 defeat against Queens Park Rangers, the latest twist in the race for automatic promotion. Leeds are second in the Championship, although they are level on points with Ipswich Town, who have a game in hand over Farke’s side. The Yorkshire giants have lost their promotion hopes, with Ipswich needing four points to finish second. The playoffs, which begin in mid-May, might pit Leeds against Southampton, West…
Leeds United has been warned about the necessity of promotion from the Championship to escape the wrath of Financial Fair Play regulations. Former Leeds United goalkeeper Paul Robinson says the team faces a ‘worrying’ position with the potential of punishment if they fail to earn promotion this season. The Whites’ financial statements for 2022/23 showed the biggest revenues in the club’s history, at £189.7 million. However, relegation from the Premier League resulted in a loss of £33.7 million. Leeds managed to retain some of its key players moving into the current season, and they are on the verge of promotion…
Leicester City won the Championship title with a game to spare, defeating Preston North End 3-0 at Deepdale, leaving Leeds United fighting for the second automatic promotion slot. Leicester City’s players and fans couldn’t help but mock Leeds United after the club won the Championship. Enzo Maresca’s team strolled to a 3-0 victory over Preston North End Friday night, leaving the Whites and Ipswich Town to compete for the second automatic promotion slot. United lead the Tractor Boys on goal difference, but if Kieran McKenna’s squad wins tonight’s game against Coventry City, they will pass them. It appears like the…