Leeds defender Andy O’Brien is to resume training after receiving treatment for depression. Manager Simon Grayson said O’Brien had no future at the club after he refused to play in November . The former Newcastle and Bolton player was disciplined at the time, but Leeds have since discovered that he was suffering from depression. “He is now ready to recommence training and we will do everything .. more …
Leeds United have sacked manager Simon Grayson after three years in charge at Elland Road. Youth team boss Neil Redfearn has been placed in temporary control of first-team affairs. The former Leeds trainee’s final match as United boss saw the club slump to a 4-1 defeat at home to promotion rivals Birmingham City . Former Sheffield United and Queens Park Rangers boss Neil Warnock has been linked .. more …
Carlisle United have signed Leeds United left-back Ben Parker on a one-month loan deal.The 24-year-old has played 55 games for Leeds, but has never established himself as a regular and has played just one game this season.Cumbrians manager Greg Abbott told his club’s website : “He’s a good player who needs games and will add to the depth we have here.”He is versatile and chomping at the bit to be .. more …
Goals from Robert Snodgrass, Ross McCormack and Luciano Becchio saw Leeds defeat 10-man Ipswich and move to within a point of the play-off zone.Ipswich opened the scoring with Andy Drury finding the bottom corner of the net from 20 yards for the visitors.Keeper Alex McCarthy was red carded for handling outside his area before Snodgrass levelled from close range.Leeds took the lead when McCormack .. more …
When it comes to sensationalism few do it better than Ken Bates. In his programme notes today, he speaks of a 2m overspend on the 9.5m player budget set at the start of this season. In doing so, the Leeds United chairman thought he’d put an end to chants of “where’s all our money gone?” by throwing a huge number out there to distract Leeds United fans.Interestingly though, Ken Bates fails to .. more …
Guest Submission by Matthew Brown-Bolton Ken Bates’ business model is a simple one. Engage the turnover generated by Leeds United, invest it in non football related enterprise, and satisfy any investors who have backed him, the key one being of course himself. He has no desire to structurally improve the club, and labours under the delusion that all that’s needed to get promoted to the PL is a .. more …
Norwich City will open contract talks with Jonny Howson after Leeds “reluctantly” accepted an undisclosed offer for the midfielder.The 23-year-old, who has featured 22 times this season, is out of contract in the summer.Howson is a product of the Leeds academy and has gone on to make 225 appearances for the Elland Road club.Leeds say discussions with Howson over a new deal – which have spanned 12 .. more …
Hopes of Fabian Delph returning to Elland Road dominate the headlines around Leeds, but there are a few other stories to build January hopes… Keith Andrews from Blackburn Rovers Constantly linked with a move to Leeds United, Keith Andrews has returned to Blackburn Rovers following a successful loan spell with Ipswich Town.After failing to land Andrews in the summer, it’s hard to see what .. more …
We don’t usually bother with match previews here at The Scratching Shed, but it’s January and since this is Leeds United with the Ken Bates transfer embargo functioning well, there’s little else to talk about. Defensive Woes The major injury crisis Leeds United are currently experiencing is most noticeable in defence where we have only one fully fit centre back – the Celtic loanee, Darren .. more …
Leeds United have extended veteran goalkeeper Maik Taylor’s contract until the end of the season.The 40-year-old Northern Ireland international was initially signed last November on a short-term deal, although he has not played a competitive game.But manager Simon Grayson has decided he wants to keep Taylor at Elland Road.”Maik has got good experience to be in and around the squad and if anything .. more …