Luke Ayling has almost definitely played his final game for Leeds United, but he might play an important role in Middlesbrough’s automatic promotion chase this weekend. Ayling left Elland Road on loan for Boro in January but is unlikely to return to Leeds, since his contract expires in the summer. Along with Liam Cooper and the now-retired Stuart Dallas, Ayling will not be handed a new contract at the end of the season, marking the end of a great era for the club. The 32-year-old has impressed at Boro and still has dim chances of finishing in the play-offs this…
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Latest Nottingham Forest news as research is conducted on the feasibility of safe standing at the City Ground. Nottingham Forest have acknowledged that they have investigated the idea of establishing safe standing zones at the City Ground. In 2021, it was reported that Premier League and Championship clubs would be able to offer licensed standing zones in stadiums as part of a test experiment beginning January 1, 2022. Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Luton Town all have such areas on their grounds. The Reds’ chairman, Tom Cartledge, has previously described the club’s attitude as “pro-safe standing.” And now,…
Leeds United now have one of the youngest squads in the Championship. According to transfermarkt, only last night’s opponents Sunderland have a younger average age among the players employed this season, with Leeds presently at 24.1. Leeds will want to exploit this bright young group in the Premier League, but they will now have to work hard to achieve promotion. Leeds, as is always the risk with a youthful side, has felt the pressure of the chase for the top two in recent weeks, picking up only five points from their last four games. If Leeds fail to gain promotion,…
The latest Leeds United news as a 0-0 draw against Sunderland meant that the Whites could not make the most of Leicester’s stunning midweek loss to Millwall as the end of the season approaches. For the second time in a row, Leeds United squandered the opportunity to move to the top of the Championship table in what has become a nail-biting fight to the finish for promotion. Daniel Farke’s side faced mid-table Sunderland at Elland Road on Tuesday night, trying to rebound from a setback to Coventry City just a few days earlier. However, the Black Cats frustrated the team,…
According to Kieran Maguire, Leeds United’s latest records show record revenue and an operational loss of £105 million. The football finance guru tweeted on Wednesday (10 April) that player sales decreased the Whites’ total losses to £34 million in 2022/23. The club stated that their turnover increased from £189.2 million in 2021/22 to £189.7 million in the most recent set of accounts. Leeds United recorded tolerable losses. It would be cause for serious concern if Leeds suffered a loss of more than £100 million in a single year as a result of the tight financial reporting requirements. Several clubs have…
Leeds United have an excellent opportunity of making an immediate return to the Premier League this season. The Whites are now second in the Championship table, just one point behind league leaders Leicester City. However, regardless of whether they rise or fall, Daniel Farke must make important judgments about several Leeds loanees. Football Insider has studied the ten loan players now playing away from Elland Road, interviewing with club sources and appraising each star’s future prospects. Cody Drameh (22) Farke has been very clear about teenage defender Drameh, who joined Birmingham City on loan for the season last summer. Despite…
Leeds United captain Liam Cooper and former Whites captain Pablo Hernandez have reacted to Stuart Dallas’ announcement that he will be retiring from football. The Northern Irish international stated in a statement on Wednesday (10 April) that he would retire at the conclusion of the season, having last played for Leeds in April 2022. Dallas, who sought to return to activity over the last two years, has realized that a knee injury has caused irreversible damage, but he has received a lot of support from former and current teammates. Cooper wrote on X on Wednesday (10 April): “My best pal!”…
Paul Robinson is unsurprised that Tottenham are apparently interested in signing Leeds United youngster Ollie Pickles. Spurs and Newcastle United, both in the Premier League, are thought to be interested in the 16-year-old. While Pickles has yet to break into the first squad, Robinson believes it is now common for teams to take a chance on youthful talent. “The thing with clubs now, not just in this country but globally, is that the recruitment setup is bigger than it has ever been,” Robinson told MOT Leeds News when questioned about the Pickles rumours. “The scouting network and the professionals hired…
Premier League teams that exceed player spending limitations have been informed that they would continue to face ‘significant points sanctions’ in the future. According to reports published last week, plans are in the works to implement a “luxury tax” to replace points fines levied on Nottingham Forest and Everton this season. Forest are now appealing their four-point penalty, while Everton has been fined twice for breaking top-flight profitability and sustainability criteria, losing eight points in total. However, a Sky Sports “exclusive” now alleges that clubs that violate the Premier League’s financial rules should expect to face future point reductions. Top-flight…
Leeds United wasted the opportunity to climb to the top of the Championship on Tuesday night, after a goalless draw with Sunderland at Elland Road. Andy Hinchcliffe, a Sky Sports analyst, was furious after Leeds United were refused a penalty at Elland Road following a straightforward handball by Sunderland’s Luke O’Nien. The Whites had battled to break down a strong Sunderland team but thought they should have had the chance to win the match 15 minutes from time. A corner from the left caused problems for the Black Cats’ defence, with O’Nien appearing to handle the ball as Joe Rodon…