Both Leeds United and Millwall had a knack of responding well to adversity on Saturday afternoon, but struggling to manage proceedings when they had the upper-hand. The result was an enthralling game that saw a red card, a dubiously disallowed goal from Jed Wallace and seven that stood, including a dramatic late winner from the… Read more →
Both Leeds United and Millwall had a knack of responding well to adversity on Saturday afternoon, but struggling to manage proceedings when they had the upper-hand. The result was an enthralling game that saw a red card, a dubiously disallowed goal from Jed Wallace and seven that stood, including a dramatic late winner from the… Read more →
When Thomas Christiansen made nine changes for Leeds United’s FA Cup Third Round trip to Rodney Parade on Sunday, he knew he was running the risk of an upset. The subsequent 2-1 defeat to League Two Newport County, who secured victory through substitute Shawn McCoulsky’s 89th minute winner, did two things to the Dane’s side.… Read more →
As if to wholly restore the mood of trust and positivity around Elland Road, Leeds United completed back-to-back wins last week for the first time since September. It has been an intriguing period in West Yorkshire from a neutral perspective. The current chairman, Andrea Radrizzani, appears to have a stronger long-term vision for the club… Read more →
Substitute Henri Lansbury’s second half strike cancelled out Pontus Jansson’s first half header as Leeds United drew 1-1 with Aston Villa at Elland Road. Here’s our Player Ratings from the game. Leeds United Felix Wiedwald – every shot was hit straight at him bar the goal, for which it may be harsh to blame him… Read more →
Substitute Henri Lansbury’s second half strike cancelled out Pontus Jansson’s first half header as Leeds United drew 1-1 with Aston Villa at Elland Road. Here’s six things from the game. Isolated Davis Leeds played on the front foot early on, with Kalvin Phillips and Ronaldo Vieira pushing into the final third, at times simultaneously. The… Read more →
This is Leeds United’s toughest period since Thomas Christiansen took charge. They have just lost four of their last five league games, the last against Reading, who began the weekend in the relegation zone. Central midfielders Kalvin Phillips and Eunan O’Kane have qualities, but they are not the most comfortable with the physical side of… Read more →
A brace from Kenneth Zahore helped Cardiff City to a 3-1 win over fellow promotion-hopefuls Leeds United. But how did players on both teams fare? Here’s our ratings. Cardiff City Neil Etheridge – faced three on target shots including Roofe’s consolation, but the other two failed to stretch him. 5 Lee Peltier – left his mark… Read more →
Thomas Christiansen has had a huge impact at Leeds United. He deserves great credit, both for taking the club into automatic promotion contention and widening the technical capabilities of his players. In the last two away games however, his side has struggled to handle high-tempo, physical sides in Millwall and Cardiff. They lost 3-0 to… Read more →
With a two-week break from the Championship for internationals, this is a good time to review how all 24 teams have looked in their first five league games. Here’s our assessment of Leeds United. What we said in pre-season “The task for Thomas Christensen will be to maintain the solidity Leeds United showed under Garry… Read more →