Keith Hackett hailed referee Sam Allison for his efforts in Leeds United’s victory over Sheffield Wednesday on Friday night. Patrick Bamford and Wilfried Gnonto scored for the Whites in a 2-0 victory at Hillsborough, with no major incident. According to former FIFA official Hackett, this was due to the referee’s performance on the night, as he praised him on his personal Twitter account (8 March). “I am often accused of failing to praise referees,” he wrote in an email. “In the match between Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United, Sam Allison gave an excellent performance. “Well done to him and I…
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Tim Sherwood spoke live on air on Leeds United’s chances of promotion to the Premier League, after Ipswich Town lost to Cardiff City on Saturday (9 March). The Tractor Boys had the opportunity to leapfrog the Whites and Leicester City at the top of the Championship standings, but were defeated 2-1 by the Bluebirds in extra time. Leeds United are only two points behind league leaders Leicester after defeating Sheffield Wednesday on Friday, March 8, and have taken a vital step towards promotion. Sherwood spoke live on Sky Sports News on Saturday (9 March, 1:20pm): “I believe the current top…
Loïc Mbe Soh, a Nottingham Forest defender, is now featured on Paris Saint Germain’s official website. The defender, who left the French side for the Reds in 2020, reflected on his decision and the reasons behind it. Mbe Soh claims that leaving PSG for Nottingham Forest was a dangerous move, especially given his youth. “I spent seven years playing and growing up there. It was unavoidable that it would seem like heartbreak, because Paris had given me everything. Thanks to the club, I had an unforgettable experience, but it was time for me to begin on a new adventure. “I…
Talks for the extension of the club’s lease of the City Ground have stalled in recent months, and a number of councillors have infuriated Nottingham Forest fans with their most recent idea. Nottingham Forest’s future at the City Ground remains uncertain, with reports last week indicating that the club may be forced to hunt for a new home after discussions with the city council failed. With the club’s tenure on the City Ground uncertain, a party on Nottingham City Council has proposed relocating to land near Toton Tram Station. Councillors are discussing the news, which is deemed a ‘last resort’.…
Ross McCormack was seen celebrating Leeds United’s victory over Sheffield Wednesday with the travelling fans on Friday night (8 March). In footage provided on Twitter by a Whites fan after the game at Hillsborough, the former Elland Road striker was seen signing the praises of left-back Junior Firpo on the concourse following the 2-0 victory. The defender recovered from a poor first half defensively to provide an excellent assist for Patrick Bamford’s goal seconds before halftime, which changed the game. Willy Gnonto added a second inside an hour, infuriating the home fans while delighting the travelling party, which included McCormack.…
Phil Hay has replied to reports that Archie Gray could leave Leeds United this summer if the club fails to win promotion to the Premier League. Gray has been one of Leeds’ standout performances this season, having joined the club as a 17-year-old, with Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United reportedly interested in signing the midfielder-turned-right-back. When the potential of an exit was mentioned on The Square Ball podcast (8 March, 24:00), Hay failed to calm down. “The real hand rigging begins when we don’t go up and we have to sell Archie Gray,” host Michael Normanton quipped, to which…
Leeds United are one of the few clubs interested in signing Genk left-back Archie Brown this summer, who has made a name for himself in Belgium this season. Daniel Farke will be hoping to see his side play in the Premier League this season, and the new recruitment system above him will have contingencies in place to ensure that happens. Signings aren’t a top priority right now, but Jordan Miles and his scouting staff will keep an eye on players around Europe who may fill very evident gaps in 2024. Leeds want to sign Genk left-back Archie Brown, according to…
Following Leeds United’s latest victory, Paul Merson has urged Ipswich and Leicester to step up their Championship promotion bids. The Whites defeated Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 at Hillsborough on Friday night to reclaim the automatic promotion places. Merson also stated that he expects a “massive” day in the Championship as Ipswich travels to Cardiff and Leicester travels to Hull, with both teams requiring wins to keep the pressure on at the top of the table. “Massive day in the Championship as well at both ends of the table,” he posted on his personal Twitter account on March 9. “Ipswich and Leicester…
Micky van de Ven is one of Tottenham Hotspur’s successful players under head coach Ange Postecoglou, and Eric Dier is a fan. Micky van de Ven joined Tottenham Hotspur from VfL Wolfsburg during the summer transfer window. The 22-year-old Netherlands international defender had the option of moving to Liverpool, but he selected Tottenham due to a better possibility of consistent playing time. Van de Ven established himself as a first-team regular at Spurs, prompting Dier’s departure from the North London club in midseason. He moved to Bayern Munich. Eric Dier praised Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven. Dier, who…
Leeds are aiming for an immediate return to the Premier League, and they made a step in the right direction at Hillsborough on Friday evening. Leeds United’s promotion campaign remained on track with a 2-0 away win over Sheffield Wednesday on Friday night, with to goals from Patrick Bamford and Willy Gnonto. Bamford scored just seconds before halftime, and Gnonto added his ninth of the season on 58 minutes. The win moves the team into the top two in the Championship for the time being, ahead of the remainder of the weekend’s fixtures. The crown is on the line, with…