According to Ian Darke, if Leeds United fail to achieve promotion this season, they will be disappointed that they did not add more squad depth. In an exclusive interview with MOT Leeds News, the TV commentator explored the complexities of the winter transfer market for the Whites, who currently top the Championship. Daniel Farke gave several of his periphery players a chance on Saturday (8 February), but they were defeated 2-0 at Elland Road by Millwall in the FA Cup fourth round. Darke believes Leeds United must demonstrate overall squad quality. Farke made sweeping changes for Saturday’s cup departure, with…
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Keith Hackett believes Rangers were correct to be handed a dramatic late penalty kick in their stunning 1-0 defeat to Queens Park in the Scottish Cup fifth round. Philippe Clement’s team were stunned at home at Ibrox on Sunday, as the Championship side advanced thanks to Seb Drozd’s second-half winner. The Gers dominated Queens Park in the final minutes and had a golden opportunity to push the tie to extra time when referee Calum Scott ruled Cyriel Dessers had barged him. More drama was to follow as the typically reliable skipper, James Tavernier, saw his spot-kick stunningly saved by excellent…
The latest Newcastle United news as the Magpies’ equalising goal has been a topic of controversy among football fans with replays inconclusive. Rob Green, a Match of the Day pundit and former Premier League goalkeeper, has challenged the decision to award Newcastle United’s equalising goal against Birmingham City. The Magpies were losing 1-0 against St Andrew’s in the FA Cup fourth round when Ethan Laird scored in the first minute. Joe Willock equalised for Newcastle 20 minutes later, but the decision to award the goal has sparked discussion. Willock’s attempt was blocked by Blues goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell, but the assistant…
Willy Gnonto was accused of cheating after Leeds United fell 2-0 to Millwall in the FA Cup on Saturday. Daniel Farke’s side now have only their Championship promotion campaign to focus on after being knocked out of the cup at Elland Road by a team 13 places lower in the second tier. Millwall’s Femi Azeez scored twice, but Leeds had a chance to equalise five minutes later. Pascal Struijk’s penalty in the 60th minute, however, was pushed onto the post by Liam Roberts after referee Gavin Ward ruled Gnonto, 21, fouled in the box. Leeds’ Gnonto should have been booked.…
Rangers have been labeled “atrocious” following a recent public financial expose at Ibrox. The Gers have arguably not been the best of teams off the pitch this season, having been without a chairman and CEO for a lengthy period of time. Patrick Stewart and Fraser Thornton only began their new roles at the Glasgow-based company in December. The Light Blues’ uncertainty off the pitch appears to have influenced their on-field results, as they now appear to be a much better team, yet certain mismanagement has resulted in Rangers fan protests against the boardroom in recent weeks. Gary Keown blasts Rangers…
The latest Liverpool news and speculations before of Sunday’s FA Cup match against Plymouth Liverpool will attempt to prolong their FA Cup trip this season when they visit Championship side Plymouth Argyle on Sunday afternoon. The Reds defeated Accrington Stanley 4-0 at Anfield in the third round, and they will be looking for a repeat of last month’s result at Home Park. But you already knew that, didn’t you? Liverpool are apparently aiming to restructure their forward line this summer, with Arne Slot preparing to offload two strikers. According to Anfield Watch, both Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota could depart…
Joe Willock’s opening goal against Birmingham created great controversy amid strong questions the ball had crossed the line, with Newcastle going on to win the FA Cup fourth round tie The FA have confirmed that goal line technology was not in use during Newcastle’s FA Cup fourth round win over Birmingham, Mirror Football can reveal. Ethan Laird handed the League One side an unexpected lead after only 40 seconds, stabbing home from a corner. Joe Willock then leveled controversially, before Callum Wilson put the visitors ahead two minutes later. At the end of a wild first half, Tomoki Iwata scored…
Nottingham Forest has had more memorable teams than the one Nuno Espirito Santo is currently managing, but one Forest great is certain that the previous teams cannot surpass Espirito Santo’s side in one element. After commentators like Gary Linekar projected that Forest would be relegated, Espirito Santo’s squad has risen to third place in the Premier League table, adding to the current crop’s memorability. Another reason this Forest squad will be remembered beyond their years is Chris Wood’s outstanding season. Wood became Forest’s top Premier League goalscorer with 17 league goals this season, including the record-breaking goal away at Manchester…
The Belgian hopes to go all the way and win the Scottish Cup this season after dropping out in agonizing circumstances last May. Philippe Clement is not the type of person who dwell on disappointment. When the Rangers’ manager receives a body blow, it is not in his nature to stay down for long. However, it is tough for the Belgian not to be reminded of May 25 last year during Scottish Cup weekend. The Old Firm final was tied at 0-0 in injury time before Jack Butland’s blunder allowed Adam Idah to win the trophy for Celtic. It was…
Millwall eliminated Leeds United in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday. Daniel Farke heavily rotated his players, which cost Leeds a 2-0 defeat at Elland Road to arch rivals Millwall. On February 8, there was also news of an injury setback, and a new signing was disclosed fairly quietly. MOT Leeds News collects all of the day’s top stories in one location. Willy Gnonto at the center of ‘Terrible’ moment vs Millwall Chris Iwelumo reacted to Casper De Norre’s “terrible” challenge on Willy Gnonto, which went unpunished against Millwall. Speaking live on talkSPORT (8 February, 12:40pm), the…