Archives: Leeds United

Leeds United, Blackburn and Nottingham Forest have been handed transfer bans for the upcoming January window after breaching the Football league’s financial fair play (FFP) rules. The League announced that the clubs had incurred financial losses in excess of the £8 … Continue reading →

Every now and then we all get a little bit frustrated with the higher-ups at of our respective clubs. We all want to see a little more money invested, a few more players drafted in and a dose of extra … Continue reading →

The Football League have this morning announced that Leeds United’s flamboyant Italian owner Massimo Cellino has been disqualified from owning the Yorkshire club due to falling short of the expectations set out within the League’s much discussed ‘Owners’ and Directors’ … Continue reading →

Well, where to start. Leeds United have gone through a tumultuous few months at the club, to say the least. In order to get a full grasp on things, let’s start in January. Prior to current owner Massimo Cellino officially … Continue reading →

In the world of soccer, so much of the attention by the media is focused on the enormous transfers and all of the stars who are playing at the top level. But very little, if any, focus is placed on … Continue reading →

Leeds United, one of the great football institutions, have been in the news a lot lately – more through off the field need than on. I was at their game on Saturday against Birmingham City when they brought their usual … Continue reading →

It has been 10 years to the month since the passing of the greatest manager England never had, Brian Howard Clough OBE. His time in football was dotted with highs and lows. Clough’s achievements with Derby County and Nottingham Forest … Continue reading →

Following Saturday’s 2-0 opening day victory over Leeds United, Millwall FC manager Ian Holloway stated he was “bursting with pride” in regards to his team’s performance. But he went on to say that the actions from a group of his own … Continue reading →

No question exists that the takeover of Leeds United by Italian businessman Massimo Cellino is controversial. Cellino’s attempt to acquire the club was initially rejected by the Football League, but that decision was overturned Saturday on appeal. Leeds United fans … Continue reading →

Massimo Cellino has won his appeal to become the new owner of Leeds United Football Club. The Italian businessman, who lives in Miami, was initially denied the takeover of Leeds after The Football League turned down his attempt to buy … Continue reading →

Italian businessman Massimo Cellino will find out tomorrow whether his appeal to become the new owner of Leeds United will be approved or not. The Football League rejected his attempt to take over the club, but Cellino appealed the decision … Continue reading →

Ten years ago, Leeds United beat Manchester City in the Premier League. Since then, the fortunes of the two clubs have taken on a dramatic change with City becoming the richest club in the world while Leeds United are in … Continue reading →

Leeds United captain Ross McCormack reacted to the sacking of his boss Brian McDermott by calling Sky Sports live on-air to share his surprise at the announcement. The astonishing call, where McCormack confirmed that McDermott had been sacked as Leeds … Continue reading →

Recent results have Leeds United supporters talking of another crisis. Saturday’s heavy 6-0 defeat against Sheffield Wednesday reignited fears that the Whites are nowhere near returning to the Premier League. In manager Brian McDermott, Leeds United has the right manager … Continue reading →

Leeds United have announced a strategic partnership with NFL team the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers will send senior staff to Leeds to, as the football club describes, “discuss key areas of the club’s business, including ticketing strategies, sponsorship and … Continue reading →

Football League Chief Executive Shaun Harvey, the former Ken Bates associate who was the Chief Executive of Leeds United during the lamentable ownership tenure of the former Chelsea owner, is at the heart of a ruling by Ofcom (the regulatory … Continue reading →

We are fast approaching Christmas and the Sky Bet Championship is really taking shape. Like every other season, the Championship has already thrown up some real surprises. Here are the five things that have made it an eye-opening first half … Continue reading →

Liberated from the maniacal clutches of Ken Bates, Leeds United AFC, one of the best supported football clubs in Europe, now can safely begin its climb back to where it belongs — near the top of the England’s top flight … Continue reading →