According to Training Ground Guru, Martin Diggle will leave Liverpool and become the next Leeds United Academy Director at Elland Road. On Thursday, February 22, the website announced that he will replace Adam Underwood behind the scenes. In July 2023, Underwood, who had been Academy Manager since 2009, was elevated to Head of Football Operations. 49ers are making Leeds United a force to be reckoned with. Diggle brings nearly five years of experience as Liverpool’s Head of Coach Development, where he oversaw the development of coaches across the Academy, to his new post. His prior nine-year stint with the Football…
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Joseph Paintsil has agreed to a £7 million move to LA Galaxy, months after admitting that he had rejected down Championship clubs Leeds United and Southampton. In actuality, The Saints may have only themselves to blame for missing out on the KRC Genk talisman in the summer of 2023. Joseph Paintsil observed how poorly Southampton handled the adaptation of his former Genk teammate Paul Onuachu, who was prolific in Belgium but starved for playing time at St Mary’s, so who could blame the winger for saying ‘thanks but no thanks’? Joseph Paintsil rejected both Leeds and Southampton. “There were many…
DAVID PRUTTON believes Leeds United are the clear favourites for tonight’s Championship clash against Leicester City at Elland Road. In terms of form, if you’ve won every game in 2024, you’re in good shape. Leicester’s defeat at home to Middlesbrough last weekend demonstrates that there is a way around them. However, you cannot ignore Leicester’s performance thus far, nor their nine-point lead. Leeds can close the gap to six points with a win, but Leicester has been the best team from the start, despite the fact that 2024 appears to be Leeds’ year so far. In my predictions, I’ve been…
Leicester City midfielder Harry Winks has discussed his team’s trip to Leeds United tonight. The Championship’s top two teams will face off under the Elland Road lights in what is often regarded as the biggest game of the season in the entire division. Leicester are presently nine points ahead of Leeds going into the game, but a win for the Whites may see them brought back into the race for the top two, after being so far ahead all season. Leeds won 1-0 in the return encounter at the King Power Stadium in November, and were by and away the…
When Nuno Tavares initially arrived at the City Ground, Nottingham Forest’s head coach Nuno Espirito Santo issued an ultimatum. This was reported by The Telegraph. So, how did Espirito Santo feel about Tavares when he initially got the Forest job? Let’s look more closely. What Nuno Espirito Santo Thought About Forest Defender Nuno Tavares Espirito Santo seemed to have seen something in Tavares, despite the player’s failure to make an impact under Steve Cooper. Espirito Santo’s predecessor preferred Harry Toffolo at left-back, and Tavares was not even included in the team. According to The Telegraph, Espirito Santo recognized something in…
Gregg Berhalter, the USMNT’s head coach, is getting apprehensive that Nottingham Forest will not select Matt Turner. The international boss has been speaking on Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union podcast. So, what has Berhalter said regarding the current scenario with Forest goalie Turner? Let’s look more closely. Gregg Berhalter is concerned that Matt Turner is not playing for Forest. Berhalter appears to be disappointed with Turner for the foreseeable future. Under Nuno Espirito Santo, the Forest goalkeeper was given numerous opportunities to excel, but he consistently made mistakes. The Reds have already signed Matz Sels from Strasbourg, and he…
According to the Yorkshire Evening Post, if Leeds United wants to recruit Bobby Wales, they must first agree on a compensation price with Kilmarnock. The news site stated on February 22 that when his contract at Rugby Park expires next summer, they will be entitled to a windfall for his training and development as an academy player. The Daily Record said that the club’s scouts are keeping an eye on the teenager. Leeds United’s long-term transfer plan This involves scouting and nurturing youthful talent, like as the 18-year-old striker Wales. Investing in young players helps the team to potentially sign…
Simon Jordan mentioned Leeds United and Leicester City today when discussing Premier League parachute payments. After the Whites were relegated from the Premier League last season, Jim White said that they received approximately £44 million to help them adjust to the Championship. However, according to Sky News, the Premier League has summoned a “emergency” meeting to explore a more equitable allocation of revenues across the football pyramid. Jordan, speaking live on talkSPORT on Thursday (22 February, 11:12am), said: “The fact that Leicester, the Premier League champions, and Leeds United, who have tremendous audiences, huge support, wealthy owners, and are able…
According to Phil Hay, the 49ers Enterprises are still making “major” changes at Leeds United, the most recent of which is the appointment of Martin Diggle as the new academy manager. According to an Athletic journalist, Leeds have experienced structural changes internally since the arrival of the new owners in the summer, which are still in progress. Diggle’s arrival follows multiple academy staff changes, including Scott Gardner (under-21s manager), Stewart Downing (under-21s deputy manager), and Jordan Miles (head of recruitment). 49ers Enterprises make their impact on Leeds United. When the 49ers took over from Radrizzani in the summer, it was…
Archie Gray remains Leeds United’s first-choice right-back at the moment. Gray has started 29 of Leeds’ 33 Championship matches this season, the last 19 of which have been at right-back since a win over Bristol City in October. The 17-year-old was able to hold off competition from Djed Spence and Luke Ayling until they left last month, with Connor Roberts joining on loan from Burnley to replace them. Roberts has made three appearances for Leeds since joining the club, but has yet to get his first start, with Gray remaining Daniel Farke’s first choice, and Phil Hay has explained why.…