Sunday, 30 June 2013

A glimmer of hope from McDermott's shiny forehead

Leeds United striker moves to Millwall
GiveMeSport
He scored 10 goals in 53 appearances for Chris Hughton's side, and was shipped out as part of the deal that saw Luciano Becchio make the move to Carrow Road from Leeds United. And with new Leeds boss Brian McDermott deeming the Welsh ...
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The Leeds United midfield clearance sale
The Scratching Shed
leeds fans Only this morning did I realise just how over-burdened by midfielders Leeds United are, which is quite bizarre when you consider how much Neil Warnock liked to bypass that area of the field completely (though that does explain why I never ...
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Leeds United Ship Steve Morison to Millwall On Loan
Inside Futbol
Championship side Leeds United have confirmed that their 29-year-old striker Steve Morison will join Millwall on loan for the whole of the 2013/14 campaign. Morison spent two seasons with the Lions from 2009 to 2011 and played a pivotal role in the ...
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McDermott admits frustration
Sports Mole
Last Updated: Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 16:49 UK. Leeds United boss Brian McDermott has admitted that he has been left frustrated by the club's lack of transfer activity this summer. However, McDermott, who was appointed head coach in April, has ...
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LUFC On This Day - June 29th
Vitalfootball
Leeds United Boss Dennis Wise has told the official club website that pre-season plans for what remains of the first team squad as they return to Thorp Arch this summer. With just 5 days before Leeds` first pre-season fixture against Shelbourne United ...
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Exclusive - Brian McDermott tells Leeds starlet to reject Premier League move
talkSPORT.co.uk
By Joe Moore | Saturday, June 29, 2013. Leeds United manager Brian McDermott insists that it would be in Sam Byram's best interests to remain at Elland Road rather than move to the Premier League. The 19-year-old scooped a number of awards following ...
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A glimmer of hope from McDermott's shiny forehead
The Scratching Shed
The new boss has been Leeds United's shining light this summer, a consistent and reassuring figure of hope. Calmness personified, he's taken every blow this club has thrown at him, the same blows that we've taken, yet while we're licking our wounds and ...
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Blackburn Rovers hoping to fend off late Leeds interest in Murphy
Lancashire Telegraph
BLACKBURN Rovers could face late competition from Leeds United in the race to sign Crewe midfielder Luke Murphy. Rovers had a bid of around £1m accepted by Crewe yesterday and Murphy has given initial indications that he is happy to join Rovers ...
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Friday, 28 June 2013

Leeds United: Brian McDermott may have to sell to buy

Leeds United: Brian McDermott may have to sell to buy
BBC News
Leeds United manager Brian McDermott has admitted he may have to create his own transfer fund if he is to bring in more players before the new season. On Thursday vice-chairman Salah Nooruddin said the board was supporting McDermott in the transfer ...
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Leeds United: Long-term stability is key factor for Whites
Yorkshire Evening Post
Leeds United will not take unnecessary risks in their quest to reclaim a place in the Premier League - in order to safeguard the club's long-term health. That's the message from vice-chairman Salah Nooruddin, who says that club owners GFH Capital will ...
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Leeds United: Let's hope McDermott can add missing touch of flair - Lorimer
Yorkshire Evening Post
Brian is trying to get everyone together at Leeds United and that is the only way you make a football club. Neil Warnock wanted one season just to get us up in 2012-13, but when he went, it was decided we needed someone to get us all together, which ...
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Leeds United: Nooruddin Q&A highlights with fans
Yorkshire Evening Post
LEEDS UNITED vice chairman Salah Nooruddin spoke to fans via a question and answer session on the club's website. Here are the highlights of what he said. * The board want Leeds United to be in a position to challenge for promotion in the forthcoming ...
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Leeds United manager keen to recruit new players
GiveMeSport
New Leeds United boss Brian McDermott has set his sights on getting the club back into the Premier League, but insists he will have to let some of his players go in order to bring in his targets. The former Reading manager hopes to regain Leeds' top ...
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Leeds United: Boardroom confusion could derail pre-season
GiveMeSport
The silence at Leeds is currently deafening. When new owners, GFH Capital, came in last December, they promised Leeds fans transparency as they tried to re-engage with a disillusioned fanbase that had suffered eight years at the hands of Ken Bates.
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Slideshow: Leeds United start pre-season training
Yorkshire Evening Post
Check out a picture slideshow of images as the Leeds United squad returned for pre-season training. PICTURES: Jonathan Gawthorpe. Have you downloaded our free YEP football app available on Android and iphone? CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE ...
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Leeds United players back in training
Pontefract and Castleford Express
Leeds United players report back for the first day of pre-season training this morning with just one new face in their ranks. Although manager Brian McDermott has identified several key signings he has not yet been given the necessary finances to push ...
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Rowe focused despite Leeds interest
BBC News
Peterborough United captain Tommy Rowe has said interest from Leeds United will not affect his commitment to Posh. Director of football Barry Fry has said the 25-year-old, who is transfer-listed, has been a target for Leeds but an offer has not been made.
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Brian McDermott: 'I understand expectations of Leeds United fans'
Sports Mole
Leeds United manager Brian McDermott has claimed that he understands the expectations of the club's supporters. The 52-year-old was appointed by the Championship club in April and won three of his five games in charge to lift them clear of relegation ...
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Thursday, 27 June 2013

Leeds United yet to bid for Peterborough winger

Leeds United seek right balance in recruitment and ambition, says club board
Yorkshire Evening Post
Leeds United vice chairman Salah Nooruddin says building for the Premier League is a long-term strategy and that there is money available for manager Brian McDermott to strengthen the squad. The general theme of a question and answer session on the ...
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Leeds United: Legend Jones remembers goal which won Fairs Cup
Yorkshire Evening Post
Next month's friendly contest between Leeds and the Budapest-based side, which will round off United's pre-season tour of Slovenia at the Fazanerija City Stadium on July 16, won't exactly be such a fiercely fought occasion. Jones might still even bare ...
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Leeds United yet to bid for Peterborough winger
GiveMeSport
Fry told reporters: "Initially, Brian [McDermott] spoke to me and Darren Ferguson, while I have also talked to Shaun Harvey and Ken Bates at a chairman's conference. "But I have had no bid from Leeds United for Tommy. It's been left up to Leeds to make ...
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Deja Vu for Leeds United
Sport.co.uk
As the new season approaches, there is a familiar feeling around Elland Road, a mixture of positivity and negativity. Under new management and ownership, fans were perhaps expecting more by this stage, as for now, Leeds only welcome one new player, ...
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Posh still waiting for Leeds United to follow up on Rowe
Yorkshire Evening Post
Peterborough United director of football Barry Fry says the League One outfit are stilll waiting to hear from Leeds United regarding a firm offer for their wantaway skipper Tommy Rowe. The 24-year-old is keen to join United, with manager Brian ...
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Former Leeds United and England keeper hits a fine half-century for Old ...
Yorkshire Evening Post
Nigel Martyn showed off his all-round sporting skills when he scored 60 not out for Old Modernians. The popular former Leeds and England No1 hit the top score for the Cookridge-based side in their Wetherby League Division 1 clash with St Chad's ...
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The strike partnership of Dougie Freedman and Jermaine Beckford at Leeds ...
The Lion of Vienna Suite
In order to get more playing time, Dougie Freedman joined Leeds United on 6 March, 2008, for the rest of that season. The year, on the whole, was a tough one for Dougie as he had managed only 19 appearances at Crystal Palace with one goal to show for it.
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Transfer news: Leeds yet to table bid for Peterborough's Tommy Rowe
SkySports
Peterborough United director of football Barry Fry claims Leeds United are yet to firm up their interest in Tommy Rowe with a bid. The Whites are known to be keen on the 24-year-old winger, who suffered relegation out of the Championship with the Posh ...
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LUFC On This Day - June 26th
Vitalfootball
Leeds United have been dealt a blow before pre season training has even started with the news that club captain Richard Naylor could miss the start of the season. Naylor went into hospital for an operation on a back problem on Wednesday and faces a ...
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Youngsters have a Wetherby Whaler of a time
Ilkley Gazette
Janine organised for 14 full Leeds United kits and boots to be shipped out to the boys. She said: “I was so overwhelmed when I saw the young footballers playing barefoot yet looking so happy and really wanted to do something memorable for the boys.
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Wednesday, 26 June 2013

Leeds United: Morison still keen to make his mark with Whites

Leeds United: Morison still keen to make his mark with Whites
Yorkshire Evening Post
Leeds United striker Steve Morison remains fully focused on proving himself a success story at Elland Road – in the wake of speculation linking him with a return to Millwall. National reports have suggested that the Lions are keen on bringing the 29 ...
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Leeds United striker keen to stay
GiveMeSport
Steve Morison wants to stay and fight for his place at Leeds United, after national newspaper reports had linked him with a move away from Elland Road, according to the Yorkshire Evening Post. New Millwall boss Steve Lomas is said to be keen to add ...
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Wednesday date for Leeds United cup tie
Dewsbury Reporter
Leeds United's first round Capital One Cup tie at home to Chesterfield has been confirmed for Wednesday, August 7 with a 7.45pm kick-off. Reduced prices will apply for a tie that will have a finish on the night with tickets available for £12 adults and ...
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Leeds United hope new signing is right fit
SportsPro Media
Second-tier English soccer team Leeds United have agreed a two-year sponsorship deal with fashion retail group Flannels. The Cheshire-founded chain becomes the Championship side's official suit partner from the start of the 2013/14 season and will ...
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Leeds fashion deal suits everyone
Tribalfootball.com
Leeds United chief executive Shaun Harvey said: "We look forward to working with Flannels over the next two seasons. We have been impressed by their professionalism and attitude towards the new partnership and it's clear to see why they have gained the ...
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LUFC On This Day - June 25th
Vitalfootball
Leeds United defender Matt Heath has admitted that he wants to stay at the club, and is willing to wait until the transfer embargo is lifted in order to sign on the dotted line. Heath`s contract ran out at the end of the season and to that date the ...
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Whites target retains Peterborough United captaincy
The Scratching Shed
Leeds United target, Tommy Rowe, has retained his captaincy of Peterborough United for the 2013/14 season. Rowe, who refused a contract extension and has told Peterborough he wishes to leave was transfer listed by the club and has already spoken with ...
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David Prutton signs new Sheffield Wednesday deal
Sports Mole
Prutton, who has also played for Nottingham Forest, Southampton, Leeds United, Colchester United and Swindon Town, joined the Owls in May 2011. View our homepages for David Prutton, Dave Jones, Sheffield Wednesday, Transfer Talk, Football.
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Tuesday, 25 June 2013

Leeds United: Every game will be a tough one this season - Gray

Leeds United: Every game will be a tough one this season - Gray
Yorkshire Evening Post
I was looking at the first five or six fixtures for Leeds United and they all looked tough. But then I looked further down the list – right until the end of the season – and they still looked the same! They looked tough! Whatever way you look at it ...
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Leeds United nostalgia: McQueen move still rankles with fans
Yorkshire Evening Post
It's fair to say Gordon McQueen's biggest Leeds United legacy is nothing to do with his redoubtable qualities as a centre-half – there were few better in the 1970s. More to do in the manner of his leaving, with the big Scot's seismic move to Old ...
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Spireites: Date confirmed for Chesterfield FC's Capital One Cup clash with ...
Derbyshire Times
Chesterfield will face Leeds United at Elland Road in the first round of the Capital One Cup on Wednesday, August 7 (7.45pm k.o.). Tickets will be priced at £12 for adults and £6 for concessions.
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Is Doyle set to make Leeds switch?
Vitalfootball
Kevin Doyle recently attended a wedding with Leeds United manager Brian McDermott and in the silly summer season that of course means an immediate transfer move right? Doyle of course was linked with numerous transfer moves away from Molineux, ...
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LUFC On This Day - June 24th
Vitalfootball
Leeds United manager Dennis Wise has said that he will be sending members of the 1st team squad boxing after being invited by the management team behind a brand new sports facility in the city. Wise, who spoke to the official Leeds United website as he ...
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Lomas coy on Leeds and Posh striker links
News Shopper
A national newspaper this morning suggested the Lions were keen on bringing former striker Morison back to The Den from his current club Leeds United. And Peterborough director of football Barry Fry told the Peterborough Telegraph at the weekend Lomas ...
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Cherries linked with Ian Harte
Vitalfootball
The 35 year old was released by Reading following their relegation from the Premier League at the end of last season and despite former club Leeds United, who are now managed by Harte's former manager Brian McDermott also showing an interest Sky ...
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Bolton set to sign Leicester City's Jermaine Beckford
This is Leicestershire
But the Mercury understands that the two clubs have now agreed a fee for Beckford and the former Leeds United and Everton striker will discuss personal terms with Bolton and undergo a medical before the deal can be finalised. Main image for myprint-247 ...
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Masinga: Chopping coaches won't help Bafana
KickOff
Masinga – who played for Leeds United at the height of his career – is backing coach Gordon Igesund to continue occupying the hot seat despite failing to achieve his mandate of guiding Bafana to the semi-finals of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations or next ...
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Leeds Rhinos Players Make a Face at Poverty in Leeds
RLFANS
A long list of celebrities have already pledged support, with Paul Collingwood MBE, Nicola Adams gold medal boxer in the 2012 Olympics, Peter Lorimer ex Leeds United player and Jamie Peacock former England Rugby League Captain and Leeds Rhinos ...
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Monday, 24 June 2013

Leeds United: Board must come good on promises - Ormsby

Leeds United: Board must come good on promises - Ormsby
Yorkshire Evening Post
It must be frustrating for Brian McDermott when he says he has deals lined up and players waiting to sign and they haven't yet. Brian obviously knows the players he wants and will have spoken to a number and it's now just a question of getting the go ...
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LUFC On This Day - June 23rd
Vitalfootball
Leeds United chairman Ken Bates has said that Kasper Schmeichel has no future at Elland Road and the club will be moving on, with or without him. Leeds agreed a deal with Leicester City on Monday for the services of Schmeichel who still has one year ...
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Five of Leeds' best 21st century wingers
The Scratching Shed
Two seasons, 54 appearances and 5 goals was all Leeds United saw of Milner before the same financial difficulties that led to Lennon's sale, saw us sell Milner to Newcastle United for £3.6m. Scant reward for the years of Thorp Arch nurture and another ...
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LUFC Former assistant manager sacked live on TV
Vitalfootball
Former Leeds United assistant manager Gus Poyet found out live on TV that he had been sacked as manager of Leeds opening day opponents Brighton and Hove Albion. Poyet, who was the assistant to Dennis Wise at Elland Road, was in the studio for ...
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Bolton Wanderers agree Jermaine Beckford fee
Sports Mole
The two clubs have been in talks over Beckford for more than a fortnight, with Bolton boss Dougie Freedman desperate to sign the former Leeds United forward. After protracted negotiations Bolton have finally met Leicester's asking price and will ...
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Sunday, 23 June 2013

Leeds United: McDermott starting to make subtle but significant changes

Leeds United: McDermott starting to make subtle but significant changes
Yorkshire Evening Post
Brian McDermott has revealed that several Leeds United players have been claiming a head-start ahead of the start of pre-season training next Thursday. A number have already been in at Thorp Arch to work on their fitness before the official start on ...
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Leeds United set to face old rivals Ferencvaros in Slovenia
Yorkshire Evening Post
Leeds United will face old rivals Ferencvaros as part of their pre-season trip to Slovenia. The Hungarians were United's opponents when they won their first European trophy – the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1968. Leeds won the two-legged final 1-0 on ...
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LUFC On This Day - June 22nd
Vitalfootball
Leeds United have arranged a new fixture to replace the Darlington game which was called off last week after the two clubs were drawn against each other in the Carling Cup. Leeds will now travel to League Two club Grimsby Town on July 21st with a ...
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I want to win more! Rio Ferdinand 'not happy' with Man Utd success
The Sport Review
The 34-year-old is one of the club's longest-serving players after the former England international moved to the Red Devils in a £30m deal from Leeds United in 2002. Ferdinand has won six Premier League titles, the League Cup twice and the Champions ...
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Saturday, 22 June 2013

Leeds United have to break seven-year habit to bring in former McDermott captain

Leeds United: Mac says players should live locally
Yorkshire Evening Post
Brian McDermott has laid down some permanent roots in West Yorkshire – and has revealed he will expects all of future signings to do the same during his tenure at Leeds United. The Whites chief, born in Slough and someone who has spent the vast ...
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Leeds United fan pub raises a glass to fresh start
Yorkshire Evening Post
One of the Leeds sporting scene's best-known pubs is preparing to kick off a new era. The Old Peacock, opposite Leeds United's Elland Road ground, has been taken over by the independent Ossett Brewery. A popular meeting place for Leeds fans, the pub ...
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Leeds United have to break seven-year habit to bring in former McDermott captain
Here Is The City
With Brian McDermott at the helm of Leeds United optimism is higher than it has been for a while that the Yorkshire club might finally return to their rightful place among England's elite in the Barclays Premier League next season. Considering the ...
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Leeds United boss looking forward to 'special game'
GiveMeSport
Leeds United manager Brian McDermott is already relishing the prospect of returning to his former club Reading. The Championship fixtures were released on Wednesday and McDermott doesn't have to wait long for a return to the Madejski Stadium, as his ...
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Leeds United fan missing for eight years
Yorkshire Evening Post
A new police appeal has been issued for information about the disappearance of a man eight years ago. Leeds United fan Kevin Downey, 50, has not been seen since he was last at his apartment in Bowman Lane in September 2005. He was working at a ...
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Leeds United close in on Bolton Wanderers defender Mills
Click Lancashire
According to reports Leeds United are set to swoop for Bolton Wanderers centre-back Matt Mills. Leeds boss Brian McDermott is understood to be meeting with club bosses to get the go-ahead to sign the defender. The former Leicester City and Reading ...
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Home fixture boost for Leeds United manager
The Press, York
HOME start – and finish – is the double boost for manager Brian McDermott as he readies himself for his first full season in charge of Leeds United. The Championship fixtures revealed this week afforded games at Elland Road for United at the start and ...
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Friday, 21 June 2013

Leeds United boss McDermott seeks cash green light

Leeds United: McDermott to target one game at a time
Yorkshire Evening Post
More than one spicy fixture immediately jumped out at boss brian mcdermott for a variety of reasons. Leon Wobschall reports. When Brian McDermott glanced at Leeds United's Championship fixture list yesterday morning, a select few matches stood out ...
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Leeds United boss McDermott seeks cash green light
Yorkshire Evening Post
Leeds United manager Brian McDermott will meet with club bosses today in a bid to kick-start some transfer business – with a number of his summer targets ready and waiting to join. McDermott is seeking the green light from club owners GFH Capital to ...
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Leeds United: Good start is essential if Whites want to keep fans onside - Lorimer
Yorkshire Evening Post
The Championship fixtures are now out and a good start, for many reasons, is absolutely essential for Leeds United this coming season. So many fans, after seeing us have such a disappointing season last year, will be waiting to see how we start. As a ...
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Leeds United close to signing former Reading duo
GiveMeSport
Leeds United manager Brian McDermott will kick-start a summer spending spree this week as he looks to complete deals for former Reading striker Noel Hunt and Bolton Wanderers defender Matt Mills. McDermott will meet with club bosses today as he seeks ...
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Leeds United in no bid for Matt Mills shocker
The Lion of Vienna Suite
The initial rumors were that current Leeds United boss, Brian McDermott, had an eye for his former captain when the pair were at Reading. According to the earlier reports, the bid was said to be in the range of £1 million, or half of what Bolton ...
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Leeds United fan who went missing in 2005 - search continues
Wakefield Express
Police are appealing for information about a Leeds United fan who has been missing for thirteen years. Kevin Gerard Downey, 50, was last seen at his home on Bowman Lane in Leeds city centre in September 2005. He has not been in contact with his family ...
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Owls' clash with Leeds United on Sky
Vitalfootball
Wednesday's trip to Elland Road to face Leeds United in August has been moved to a lunchtime kick-off and will be screened live on Sky. The match will still be played on Saturday, August 17 but will now kick-off at 12.15pm instead of the original 3pm ...
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LUFC On This Day - 20th June
Vitalfootball
In an added twist, should Leeds United gain promotion (read: when) back to the Championship, Howson`s contract will be extended by a further year, taking him up until the year of the London Olympics, 2012. Boss Gary McAllister was obviously delighted ...
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Leeds Players Make a Face at Poverty in Leeds
Vitalfootball
Current Leeds United players Paddy Kenny, Luke Varney, David Norris and Ex Legend Peter Lorimer are amongst a host of sporting figures, celebrity, political, corporate and musicians supporting 'Hour Leeds' a charity initiative that fights poverty ...
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No Leeds bid for Mills - Wanderers
The Bolton News
WANDERERS insist there has been no firm offer for Matt Mills from Leeds United, despite mounting speculation that he is heading out of the club. Heavy rumours linking the Elland Road club with a move for the defender have rumbled on all summer but ...
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