Saturday, June 20, 2009
New pages uploaded at mightyleeds.co.uk
Season 1912/13 – A fresh start
It’s back to the days of Leeds City, with the story of Herbert Chapman’s first season as manager of the club. He brought a new professionalism and big names to Elland Road. Bradford City skipper Jimmy Speirs joined and brought out the best in Billy McLeod who set a new scoring record for City
You can also read about the man whom Chapman succeeded in the post
Manager – Frank Scott-Walford
The successful candidate from a list of 90 applicants, who had to seek cheap unknowns in Ireland as City disappeared under a mountain of debts and had to seek re-election
There’s also the story of
Stan Cubberley
Leeds City's Mr Versatility, one of their great stalwarts, who brought steel to midfield
Read the full stories at
http://www.mightyleeds.co.uk/seasons/191213.htm
http://www.mightyleeds.co.uk/seasons/191213part2.htm
http://www.mightyleeds.co.uk/pdf/season191213part3.pdf
http://www.mightyleeds.co.uk/managers/scottwalford.htm
http://www.mightyleeds.co.uk/players/cubberley.htm
Season 1912/13 – A fresh start
It’s back to the days of Leeds City, with the story of Herbert Chapman’s first season as manager of the club. He brought a new professionalism and big names to Elland Road. Bradford City skipper Jimmy Speirs joined and brought out the best in Billy McLeod who set a new scoring record for City
You can also read about the man whom Chapman succeeded in the post
Manager – Frank Scott-Walford
The successful candidate from a list of 90 applicants, who had to seek cheap unknowns in Ireland as City disappeared under a mountain of debts and had to seek re-election
There’s also the story of
Stan Cubberley
Leeds City's Mr Versatility, one of their great stalwarts, who brought steel to midfield
Read the full stories at
http://www.mightyleeds.co.uk/seasons/191213.htm
http://www.mightyleeds.co.uk/seasons/191213part2.htm
http://www.mightyleeds.co.uk/pdf/season191213part3.pdf
http://www.mightyleeds.co.uk/managers/scottwalford.htm
http://www.mightyleeds.co.uk/players/cubberley.htm
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Yorkshire Evening Post 2/6/09
No bids for Beckford
By Leon Wobschall
Leeds United chairman Ken Bates has confirmed the club haven't yet received any bids for transfer-listed striker Jermaine Beckford - while insisting he isn't losing any sleep over the situation.
Beckford's future has been up in the air following his decision to turn down a new three-year deal with his current Whites' contract due to expire next summer.
Several clubs, including Middlesbrough, Coventry and Sheffield United have been linked with moves for the free-scoring 25-year-old, who plundered 34 goals for United last term.
But no-one has yet firmed up their interest, with Bates relexed about the whole situation, with the notion of being pressurised to sell the last thing in his mindset.
On the Beckford situation, he said: "We have had no inquiries yet, but that is not usual at this time because the season has just ended and most managers, scouts and coaches are away winding down.
"They come back in the middle of June and start thinking. But we are in no hurry. Jermaine is with us until June 2010 and if we don't get what we consider to be a reasonable offer, we will keep him."
Bates has added that the club are keen to sign defender Sam Sodje, who has been released by Reading, while reiterating that the ball is in the centre-back's court as to whether he wants to head north.
Sodje proved a massive hit during his loan spell with the Whites, with Bates hoping that the kudos of joining such a big club in Leeds will tip the scales in their favour when the stopper makes his decision.
And Bates went on to reveal he wouldn't be paying over-exorbitant wages for any new recruits this summer.
He said: "He (Sodje) has done well for us after he joined us in January but, again, he has to decide what he wants to do.
"But the great thing about Leeds is that we don't have to beg anyone to join us or stay with us. We are in the driving seat.
"A lot of players want to come to play for Leeds and we will choose those who want to play for the club and are prepared to accept reasonable wages, but that is down to our manager."
No bids for Beckford
By Leon Wobschall
Leeds United chairman Ken Bates has confirmed the club haven't yet received any bids for transfer-listed striker Jermaine Beckford - while insisting he isn't losing any sleep over the situation.
Beckford's future has been up in the air following his decision to turn down a new three-year deal with his current Whites' contract due to expire next summer.
Several clubs, including Middlesbrough, Coventry and Sheffield United have been linked with moves for the free-scoring 25-year-old, who plundered 34 goals for United last term.
But no-one has yet firmed up their interest, with Bates relexed about the whole situation, with the notion of being pressurised to sell the last thing in his mindset.
On the Beckford situation, he said: "We have had no inquiries yet, but that is not usual at this time because the season has just ended and most managers, scouts and coaches are away winding down.
"They come back in the middle of June and start thinking. But we are in no hurry. Jermaine is with us until June 2010 and if we don't get what we consider to be a reasonable offer, we will keep him."
Bates has added that the club are keen to sign defender Sam Sodje, who has been released by Reading, while reiterating that the ball is in the centre-back's court as to whether he wants to head north.
Sodje proved a massive hit during his loan spell with the Whites, with Bates hoping that the kudos of joining such a big club in Leeds will tip the scales in their favour when the stopper makes his decision.
And Bates went on to reveal he wouldn't be paying over-exorbitant wages for any new recruits this summer.
He said: "He (Sodje) has done well for us after he joined us in January but, again, he has to decide what he wants to do.
"But the great thing about Leeds is that we don't have to beg anyone to join us or stay with us. We are in the driving seat.
"A lot of players want to come to play for Leeds and we will choose those who want to play for the club and are prepared to accept reasonable wages, but that is down to our manager."
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Yorkshire Post 29/5/09
David Healy set for Leeds United return
By Richard Sutcliffe
SIMON GRAYSON wants former Leeds United hero David Healy to replace transfer-listed striker Jermaine Beckford, the Yorkshire Post can reveal.
The Elland Road chief is resigned to losing last season''s top scorer after the striker turned down a new three-year deal earlier this week.
Middlesbrough and Coventry City are likely to offer an escape route to the Championship for Beckford, who netted 34 goals for Leeds in their failed bid to win promotion. Grayson is determined to bring in a top-class replacement if Beckford does depart and the Yorkshire Post understands Healy is at the top of his wanted list. Other strikers that the United manager has cast his eye over include former Barnsley striker Michael Mifsud and Sheffield United's Billy Sharp but it is Northern Ireland's record goal-scorer who Grayson wants to spearhead next season's promotion assault.
No-one at Elland Road would comment on a possible bid for Healy last night but the return of a striker who netted 31 goals in almost three years with Leeds would be popular among supporters.
Healy, who knows Glynn Snodin well due to the United assistant being part of Nigel Worthington's backroom team with Northern Ireland, left West Yorkshire in the summer of 2007 following the club's relegation from the Championship when he joined Fulham for an initial £1m. A clause was inserted in the deal whereby Leeds would receive an additional £500,000 should the striker net five goals in his first season at Craven Cottage but he could only manage four.
The 29-year-old subsequently moved to Sunderland last summer but failed to start a single Premier League game. He is expected to leave the Stadium of Light as part of the summer clearout that will follow the appointment of Ricky Sbragia's successor by the Wearside club's board.
Mifsud is also on Grayson's radar with the Malta international available on a free transfer after being released by Coventry. The 27-year-old ended last season on loan at Barnsley and scored twice in 10 appearances to help the Tykes avoid relegation from the Championship. He is best remembered in Coventry for his starring role in the Sky Blues' stunning win at Manchester United in the Carling Cup 20 months ago.
Leeds yesterday confirmed two pre-season friendlies against Premier League opposition – hosting Blackburn Rovers on July 25 before travelling to Burnley on August 1.
Grimsby Town manager Mike Newell has confirmed his interest in keeping United winger Peter Sweeney at Blundell Park.
The wideman is surplus to requirements at Elland Road and spent the final couple of months on loan with the Mariners. He has featured in only nine first team games for Leeds since joining from Stoke City in January, 2008.
David Healy set for Leeds United return
By Richard Sutcliffe
SIMON GRAYSON wants former Leeds United hero David Healy to replace transfer-listed striker Jermaine Beckford, the Yorkshire Post can reveal.
The Elland Road chief is resigned to losing last season''s top scorer after the striker turned down a new three-year deal earlier this week.
Middlesbrough and Coventry City are likely to offer an escape route to the Championship for Beckford, who netted 34 goals for Leeds in their failed bid to win promotion. Grayson is determined to bring in a top-class replacement if Beckford does depart and the Yorkshire Post understands Healy is at the top of his wanted list. Other strikers that the United manager has cast his eye over include former Barnsley striker Michael Mifsud and Sheffield United's Billy Sharp but it is Northern Ireland's record goal-scorer who Grayson wants to spearhead next season's promotion assault.
No-one at Elland Road would comment on a possible bid for Healy last night but the return of a striker who netted 31 goals in almost three years with Leeds would be popular among supporters.
Healy, who knows Glynn Snodin well due to the United assistant being part of Nigel Worthington's backroom team with Northern Ireland, left West Yorkshire in the summer of 2007 following the club's relegation from the Championship when he joined Fulham for an initial £1m. A clause was inserted in the deal whereby Leeds would receive an additional £500,000 should the striker net five goals in his first season at Craven Cottage but he could only manage four.
The 29-year-old subsequently moved to Sunderland last summer but failed to start a single Premier League game. He is expected to leave the Stadium of Light as part of the summer clearout that will follow the appointment of Ricky Sbragia's successor by the Wearside club's board.
Mifsud is also on Grayson's radar with the Malta international available on a free transfer after being released by Coventry. The 27-year-old ended last season on loan at Barnsley and scored twice in 10 appearances to help the Tykes avoid relegation from the Championship. He is best remembered in Coventry for his starring role in the Sky Blues' stunning win at Manchester United in the Carling Cup 20 months ago.
Leeds yesterday confirmed two pre-season friendlies against Premier League opposition – hosting Blackburn Rovers on July 25 before travelling to Burnley on August 1.
Grimsby Town manager Mike Newell has confirmed his interest in keeping United winger Peter Sweeney at Blundell Park.
The wideman is surplus to requirements at Elland Road and spent the final couple of months on loan with the Mariners. He has featured in only nine first team games for Leeds since joining from Stoke City in January, 2008.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Leedsunited.com 26/5/09
JERMAINE BECKFORD TRANSFER LISTED BY LEEDS
Leeds United have placed Jermaine Beckford on the transfer list following the 25-year-old's decision to reject the club's offer of a new three-year contract.
Beckford, who has 12 months of his current contract remaining, has scored 54 goals in 98 appearances for the club since joining from non-league Wealdstone in March 2006.
Leeds United chief executive Shaun Harvey said: "As a policy we will always look to retain our most effective players, however we will only do so within the financial parameters that we believe are appropriate. The offer we have made to Jermaine is what we believe to be a very good offer, but he has exercised his right to turn it down.
"On the basis that he has 12 months remaining on his current contract and could leave on a free transfer next summer, we feel we must consider any offers that are forthcoming for him.
"In the event that no offers are forthcoming or the offers received are unacceptable to us then he will remain part of Simon Grayson's squad next season."
JERMAINE BECKFORD TRANSFER LISTED BY LEEDS
Leeds United have placed Jermaine Beckford on the transfer list following the 25-year-old's decision to reject the club's offer of a new three-year contract.
Beckford, who has 12 months of his current contract remaining, has scored 54 goals in 98 appearances for the club since joining from non-league Wealdstone in March 2006.
Leeds United chief executive Shaun Harvey said: "As a policy we will always look to retain our most effective players, however we will only do so within the financial parameters that we believe are appropriate. The offer we have made to Jermaine is what we believe to be a very good offer, but he has exercised his right to turn it down.
"On the basis that he has 12 months remaining on his current contract and could leave on a free transfer next summer, we feel we must consider any offers that are forthcoming for him.
"In the event that no offers are forthcoming or the offers received are unacceptable to us then he will remain part of Simon Grayson's squad next season."
