English Championship
‘What a signing’: Many Leeds fans react to club official announcement
Many Leeds United fans have taken to social networking site Twitter to express their reactions after the Whites have officially announced that midfielder Bobby Kamwa has signed a new contract at the club. The 20-year-old midfielder has been excellent for the Leeds Under-23 side since recovering from injury. His contract was set to expire this summer, and Leeds have handed him a new deal today. The young midfielder has penned a two-year deal, running until the summer of 2022. Kamwa has progressed through the youth setup at Thorp Arch and has gone on to feature in Carlos Corberan’s Under-23 side. However, he missed a large chunk of the current season through injury. He was in fine form before the Under-23s season was curtailed, where he scored three goals in his five appearances in the ...
‘Absolute wizard’: Former teammate floored by Sheffield United player tonight
Swansea City midfielder George Byers has sent a message to Oli McBurnie on Twitter, praising the Sheffield United striker’s performance against Tottenham Hotspur this evening. McBurnie was in action for United in their Premier League game against Tottenham at Bramall Lane. The 24-year-old started the match and played until the first minute of injury time, as Chris Wilder’s side won 3-1. The former Swansea striker played well for the Blades and scored the home team’s third goal in the 84th minute. According to WhoScored, McBurnie took two shots of which one ended in goal, played one key pass, had a pass accuracy of 45.2%, won 12 headers, took 56 touches, attempted two dribbles, made three tackles, one interception and two clearances, and put in two crosses. So far this season, the Scot...
Radrizzani shares how Leeds plan to emulate parent club of 22y/o star
Leeds United are looking to return to the Premier League for the first time since 2004, and they are still favourites to secure promotion from the Championship despite a shaky form since the campaign restarted. The Elland Road outfit have won once, drawn once and lost once since the restart, but they are still top of the table with six games to go, with a six-point cushion between them and the play-offs places. Remaining in the English top-flight when they move up will be another huge challenge, but owner Andrea Radrizzani already has plans for the tough task ahead. “I want to help Leeds United return to the level our history and fans deserve. When I came to the club, I gave myself three years to deliver that and my vision remains the same: return the club to its rightful place in the Prem...
Phil Hay provides Leeds transfer update on 22y/o in three words
Leeds United still have the obligation to sign Jean-Kevin Augustin from RB Leipzig, but whether they will take that option is a different question. The French striker, who joined Leeds on loan during the January transfer window, played just 48 minutes of first-team football for Marcelo Bielsa. Kevin-Augustin’s loan period has ended, and Leeds have decided not to extend his loan period. It is indeed frustrating for Leeds and the player, as he came with a lot of hope, and the fans were really excited about his signing. Phil Hay of the Athletic has claimed that the obligation clause it exists. it’s still there. — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) July 1, 2020 In a separate tweet, he added: yes, the obligation is a separate matter. Not sure how they intend to deal with that yet. — Phil Hay ...
5 goals & 10 assists this season: Leeds plotting summer move for Championship ace
Leeds are thought to be keen on signing the Reading midfielder John Swift. The Whites were keen on the player last summer as well but they did not make a formal move. It seems that they could make their move now as per Football Insider. Swift has been a key player for Reading this season and he could prove to be a very useful addition to Marcelo Bielsa’s midfield. He will add goals and assists to the team. Furthermore, he can play in the central midfield and in the attacking midfield role as well. His versatility will be a bonus for the Whites if they manage to sign him. The 25-year-old has five goals and ten assists in the Championship so far. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can agree on a fee for the player in the coming months. Swift might be tempted to join Leeds if ther...
‘Absolute garbage’: Many Leeds fans react to Phil Hay’s tweet
Leeds United managed only a draw against relegation-threatened Luton Town on Tuesday night at Elland Road. Marcelo Bielsa’s side came from behind to salvage a 1-1 draw. It wasn’t a convincing performance at all from the Whites who are struggling with consistency since the restart. Harry Cornick gave the visitors a shock second-half lead with a superb curling finish. Leeds equalized through Stuart Dallas in the 63rd minute. They created enough chances in the second half but failed to convert their chances. Phil Hay, the Athletic journalist, who was covering the game, posted a series of tweets after the game. He has praised Pablo Hernandez and Ezgjan Alioski for the impact they made after coming from the bench. It’s a point but you wanted three. That felt like harder work than it ...
Report: West Brom join Celtic in the race for two-time EPL winner
According to The Sun’s Alan Nixon, West Bromwich Albion have joined the race to sign Burnley goalkeeper Joe Hart. West Brom. Deffo in the Joe Hart hunt. Need to go up to boost hopes. Derby in a similar situation. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) June 28, 2020 The former Manchester City star is out of contract at the end of this month and set to become a free agent afterwards. West Brom are looking to boost their goalkeeping department, and Hart’s experience will come handy, but they need to secure promotion to boost their chances of landing him. The 33-year-old is also wanted by Celtic, with the Scottish Premiership giants keen to land him should they fail in their bid to sign Southampton’s Fraser Forster in a permanent deal. Hart is a two-time Premier League winner with Man. City, and signi...
Report: Leeds keen on 9-goal attacker, but face competition from Championship rivals
Leeds are thought to be keeping tabs on the Nijmegen forward Ole Romeny. According to Voetbal International (via Sportwitness), Premier League side Norwich City and another Championship side Brentford are keen on the player as well. The 20-year-old has had a good season with the Dutch outfit this year and he has 9 goals and 2 assists to his name this season. It will be interesting to see if Leeds make an offer for the player anytime soon. Romeny is a talented young player and Marcelo Bielsa could groom him into a first-team player. The Whites need more depth in their attack and the interest in Romeny is hardly surprising. That said, Leeds should look to invest in a more proven forward now. They are on the brink of promotion and they will need players who can come in and make an immediate i...
Phil Hay: Leeds in advanced talks to sign midfielder from Crystal Palace
According to The Athletic’s Phil Hay, Leeds United are in advanced talks to sign young midfielder Jadan Raymond from Crystal Palace after he rejected a professional contract at the Selhurst Park outfit. The 16-year-old is also wanted by Portuguese top-flight side Vitoria Guimaraes and has been guaranteed regular training with their first team and an immediate move into their B team. Raymond wants a clear pathway into first-team football, and Marcelo Bielsa offers that at Elland Road, with seven under-23 players named in his matchday squad that faced Cardiff City last Sunday. Ian Poveda and Robbie Gotts, both 20, were handed their league debuts in the second-half and the Palace midfielder could be tempted to choose Leeds ahead of Vitoria Guimaraes. Raymond has been with the Eagles since he ...
Big win puts Swansea in playoff mix
For Swansea the aim for the season restart is to reach the playoffs and they have a really good chance to make that happen. Going into the first game at Middlesbrough after three months away was always going to be a difficult game back but it’s one Swansea came through with ease. Swansea started off with Rhian Brewster up top and with 4 goals in 11 going into the game with confidence he had a great start putting the ball in the net twice in three minutes to put the game to bed after 21 minutes but, it could have been more if Aldo Kalulu on loan from Basel put the ball just wide when it looked easy to score after racing on from a mistake from Boro captain George Friend. Swansea extended their lead on 31 minutes when George Friend took out Conor Gallagher in the box and that gave Andre Ayew ...
‘They will sell him’: Curtis Woodhouse rips into Leeds player who ‘isn’t good enough’
Former Sheffield United player Curtis Woodhouse has slammed Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford after the Whites lost on Sunday. The stage was nicely set for Leeds to increase their lead at the top after Fulham and West Bromwich Albion dropped points yesterday. However, Leeds suffered a frustrating 2-0 defeat away from home against Cardiff City. Despite enjoying 69% of possession and mustering 17 shots during the game, it is their familiar problem of lack of finishing that resurfaced again. Junior Hoilett scored a superb first-half goal after Kalvin Phillips made a rare mistake. The home side picked up all three points after substitute Robert Glatzel smashed home a second on 71 minutes. Woodhouse was particularly disappointed with Bamford’s effort. He tweeted: Bamford isn’t good enough, g...
‘Embarrassing’, ‘tinpot excuse’: Many Leeds fans react to Adam Pope’s tweet
Leeds United suffered a 2-0 defeat against Cardiff on Sunday afternoon after the Championship restart. Junior Hoilett scored a superb goal in the first half capitalising on a rare mistake from Kalvin Phillips. Robert Glatzel, who came on as a substitute, smashed home a second on 71 minutes. Leeds dominated the match. The Whites enjoyed 69% of possession and attempted 17 shots during the game. However, it is the familiar problem of poor finishing that came back to haunt them once again. Marcelo Bielsa said after the game (via Adam Pope on Twitter) that it was not normal for his side to concede twice from two mistakes. The Argentine felt that Leeds should have been more accurate with their crosses and that they should have created more chances. Bielsa was happy with his player’s efforts...
