Upon Leeds United return to the Premier League this season, they continued to plan for their future by investing in youth players to be part of their under 23 and under 18 set ups. One of those players was Sam Greenwood, who signed from Arsenal for a reported £1.5 million with future add ons potentially … Continue reading Player Profile: Sam Greenwood
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Opposition Analysis: Arsenal
Leeds United's next opposing team Arsenal have had a mixed start to the season, winning four games and losing four in the league. Last time out they were beaten 0-3 by Aston Villa in a game where they struggled to create any real goal scoring opportunities. This has been a problem for Arsenal so far … Continue reading Opposition Analysis: Arsenal
Ben’s a thing of the past, Robin is now in town
About half way through last season, many Leeds fans including myself realised that keeping Ben White at the club beyond his loan spell was going to be very difficult. This turned out to the case, but Leeds had a backup plan in the shape of Freiburg’s Robin Koch. The German international was on the clubs … Continue reading Ben’s a thing of the past, Robin is now in town
Next first team regular? Loan network? Leeds Under 23’s round up and Q&A!
With it currently being an international break and many of the first team and under 23 players away with their countries, its all quite on the Leeds news front. The first team have made a brilliant start to life in the Premier League, currently sitting 8th in the table after picking up a point against … Continue reading Next first team regular? Loan network? Leeds Under 23’s round up and Q&A!
Michaël Cuisance: Scouting Report
Leeds United’s hunt around Europe for a midfielder has come to an end with the club today expected to confirm the signing of Bayern Munich’s Michaël Cuisance. The French midfielder who joined the Bundesliga giants in 2019 from Borussia Mönchengladbach has left the club after just one year in search for more senior minutes. Leeds … Continue reading Michaël Cuisance: Scouting Report
Josko Gvardiol: Scouting Report!
Leeds United are looking to add to their squad in the key areas rather than go crazy and sign a large amount of first team players like we saw Aston Villa do last season Fulham the season before. The arrival of Robin Koch from Freiburg will fill the gap left by Ben White who after … Continue reading Josko Gvardiol: Scouting Report!
Rodrigo De Paul: Scouting Report!
After the signings of Robin Koch and Rodrigo Moreno, Leeds are still in the market for midfielder who can offer the creativity and open up the defences like Pablo Hernandez. With the influential play maker nearing the end of his career, this summer Leeds will be looking to both replace him for the coming years, … Continue reading Rodrigo De Paul: Scouting Report!
Cody Drameh: Scouting Report!
Leeds United look set to continue a summer rebuild of their under 23’s side ahead of their first season in the Premier League 2 after becoming a category one academy. With a number of last season’s players set for loans away during this transfer window, there will be gaps that need filling. One player that … Continue reading Cody Drameh: Scouting Report!
Bielsa’s multi-functionality, how the current Leeds team adopt it and the importance of it for the academy
When Bielsa first arrived at the club fans didn’t quite know what to expect. Most certainly didn’t expect to see Phillips play at centre back and Dallas at centre midfield so successfully. In hindsight, we should have. We are talking about a coach that many top managers in the game regard as one of the … Continue reading Bielsa’s multi-functionality, how the current Leeds team adopt it and the importance of it for the academy
Darren Arnott: Coaching in Spain, under 23 football and working with Marcelo Bielsa!
Whilst football is on hold, the coaches and others members of staff are still hard at work. Bielsa has set his coaches a number of tasks to complete whilst they wait until football is back and despite not being out on the grass, their schedules are just as full. As everyone is aware, the first … Continue reading Darren Arnott: Coaching in Spain, under 23 football and working with Marcelo Bielsa!