A dark, malevolent streak in Yorkshiremen shines through Leeds fans. Whenever something bad happens to the club we try not to smirk, extolling ourselves for having warned everyone of their doom at hand long ago. It’s Christmas, and that sees the Yorkshireman revel in misfortune even more enthusiastically: the happier he is, the more he seems to enjoy this hobby, and the more vocal he becomes. But .. more …
The Mirror are reporting that Ken Bates has infuriated Simon Grayson by refusing to sanction a deal which would have made Alexandre Mendy his fifth summer signing. The French midfielder impressed both fans and Simon Grayson alike during his pre-season trial with the club and his transfer was believed to be nothing more than a formality.Some complications were reported earlier in the week, but .. more …
Leeds have signed 30 year old goalkeeper, Paul Rachubka, from Blackpool. The ‘keeper was signed by boss Simon Grayson during his time as Blackpool manager and went on to make 127 appearances and win two promotions. During Blackpool’s 2007/2008 season he won the club’s player-of-the-year award.Simon Grayson had confirmed he was close to signing a goalkeeper, following the acceptance of an offer .. more …
United manager Simon Grayson told the club’s website he will also be looking at an unnamed French Player. Grayson said: “We’ve got a couple of lads on trial and as ever we’ll take a look at them over .. more …
Leeds’ young central midfielder, Will Hatfield, has gone on loan to York City for a month.The 19 year old academy product has been a regular in the reserves this season and Simon Grayson sees the move to the Blue Square team as an opportunity for Hatfield to experience regular competitive football. Meanwhile, Grayson has expressed his hopes for Aidy White who returned to Oldham for a second loan .. more …
“He is available for transfer,” Leeds manager Simon Grayson told BBC Radio Leeds: “We do not want to run the risk of losing him on a free. “We have made a stance. There will be no more improved offer .. more …
Somma prolific at Lincoln An article in the Nottingham Evening Post reveals that Simon Grayson has done a complete U-turn on his plans for Davide Somma next season. According to the Nottingham newspaper, Lincoln City had requested to continue Davide’s loan into 2011, after the South African striker impressed on loan there last season. They claim Simon Grayson was happy for Somma to return to .. more …
Simon Grayson insisted today that his transfer strategy was comfortably in hand and vowed not to be drawn into questionable signings by an urge to make rapid additions to the .. more …
Simon Grayson has promised Jermaine Beckford that he will leave Elland Road as a hero, even if the striker chooses to part company with Leeds United this summer. .. more …
Leeds manager Simon Grayson says he will not spend recklessly after his team won promotion to the Championship. .. more …