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Sheffield Wednesday capitalised on Leeds United, Massimo Cellino indecision to land Hillsborough cult hero — Football League World 11/5/25

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By Joe Stephenson The year is 2015. Summer is in full swing and so is the transfer window, with clubs across the land vying to pull off that one deal that could determine the next 10 months. Leeds United were fresh off the back of a dismal Championship campaign, finishing 15th and 22 points shy of the play-offs. As a result, they decided firepower in forward areas would become the message of the day and subsequently approached Watford’s Fernando Forestieri. The forward had just helped the Hornets achieve promotion to the top-flight but didn’t look set to feature much in the Premier League, so was open to exploring a move to Elland Road. All signs looked like they were pointing towards Forestieri joining the Whites, but suddenly, the deal was off. “I will not sign them” – Massimo Cellino’s Fernando Forestieri stance may have cost Leeds United dearly But why? It couldn’t have been doubts over his ability, as he had displayed fine creative tendencies during his time at Vicarag...
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Leeds United star makes play-offs revelation in Vegas trip explainer with 'stipulation' — YEP 11/5/25

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By Lee Sobot Leeds United’s squad flew out to Las Vegas for end of season celebrations. Whites striker Patrick Bamford has explained the background to Leeds United’s end of season trip to Las Vegas with a play-offs revelation. Already promoted Leeds sealed the Championship title on last Saturday’s final day of the season which was followed by the club’s open top bus parade through the city centre on Bank Holiday Monday. The celebrations, though, then continued for the Leeds squad who then flew out to Las Vegas, from where Bamford conducted an interview with CBS Sports Golazo. Asked about the Vegas trip, Bamford revealed that United’s American owners had planned to fly the squad there last summer in the event of winning the play-off final against Southampton. One year on, the “stipulation” remained with the squad now able to enjoy their trip as Championship champions. “It was one of the stipulations to be fair,” said Bamford, asked about the Vegas trip and if the club’s ow...
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Tottenham's Manor Solomon makes declaration about his future in message for Leeds United fans with admission — YEP 10/5/25

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By Lee Sobot Manor Solomon dazzled on a season-long loan at Leeds from Tottenham. Manor Solomon has made a declaration about his future in a message to Leeds United’s supporters with an admission. Israel international winger Solomon joined Leeds on a season-long loan from Tottenham last summer as he looked to build up regular game time following injury troubles. The Spurs star went on to bag 10 goals and 12 assists to help Leeds to promotion as Championship champions, including netting the goal that ultimately sealed the title in the final day 2-1 win at Plymouth Argyle. It meant Solomon signing off from his loan spell in the ultimate style and the winger has now penned a message to United’s fans - declaring that he does not know what his future holds. Solomon, though, has admitted that whatever happens, Leeds United will now forever be in his heart. Taking to his Instagram page, Solomon wrote: “After nearly a year without football, I couldn’t have asked for a better come...
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Ethan Ampadu issues Leeds United message after celebrations and receives Whites award — YEP 10/5/25

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By Lee Sobot The celebrations continue for Whites skipper Ethan Ampadu. Whites captain Ethan Ampadu has issued a Leeds United message following the club’s title celebrations and received a Whites award. United’s players are now on their summer breaks following their stellar season which saw the club promoted back to the Premier League as Championship champions. Manor Solomon’s late strike sealed the title through last Saturday’s 2-1 win at Plymouth Argyle which was followed by the club’s parade through the city centre two days later. Ampadu led the celebrations on the open top bus in front of an estimated 150,000 fans on the packed streets of Leeds before United’s players then signed off for the summer. Ampadu, though, is ensuring the celebrations of the season go on a little longer, the skipper taking to social media to issue a message as part of a week in which he has also received a new Whites award. Leeds announced on Friday that Ampadu had been named the club’s PFA C...
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‘I would be open’… Patrick Bamford makes clear statement on his Leeds United future as MLS switch pondered — Leeds United News 10/5/25

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Luke Phelps Patrick Bamford is entering the final year of his contract at Leeds United, following an eventful but overall successful seven-year stint with the club. Leeds United have had very mixed opinions about Patrick Bamford at times. But on the whole he’s been a very good servant for the club and despite not starting a single league game in 2024/25, he remains a very well-liked player. In fact, Bamford didn’t score a single league goal in 2024/25 either. Injury limited him to just 17 Championship appearances in the end with Joel Piroe winning the Golden Boot after scoring four goals in the 6-0 win over Stoke City last month. For Bamford now, the future is uncertain. It’s widely speculated that Bamford will leave Leeds United this summer, following the club’s promotion to the Premier League under Daniel Farke. Although nothing concrete has been said about the 31-year-old’s situation. Ahead of the summer transfer window opening in June, Wrexham have been linked with Bamfor...
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Leeds United boardroom changes revealed as long-serving figure officially resigns and replacement named — YEP 9/5/25

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By Joe Donnohue Leeds United have officially appointed Robbie Evans as managing director with changes reflected on Companies House as of Friday, 9 May. Evans replaces outgoing chief executive Angus Kinnear, who begins a similar role with Everton this summer after several years at Leeds. Kinnear was first appointed to the board at Elland Road in June 2017 but a change on the British Government's Companies House website officially calls time on his almost eight-year stay. His profile as director on Companies House is no longer active. Evans has been promoted to managing director after initially joining the club as chief strategy officer two years ago. A club statement late last month confirming planned leadership changes read: "Evans currently oversees the club’s recruitment and football analytics departments. Previously he served as Chief Strategy Officer at a 2000+ person publicly traded company and before that was a key contributor in new stadium development with th...
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Leeds United parade attendance calculation revealed as promotion event declared 'brilliant' success — YEP 8/5/25

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By Graham Smyth Leeds City Council have revealed how they came up with the number of 150,000 for Leeds United's Championship title parade. Daniel Farke, his squad, club officials and employees boarded three open top buses on Monday afternoon and travelled from Elland Road to the city centre where a one-mile parade route was lined with countless Whites supporters. The parade took longer than expected to complete its route due to the sheer size of the crowds and revelling in the road ahead of the buses. Supporters began to file into the city centre more than four hours before the 1pm start time and City Square and other areas were awash with yellow, blue and white. When the bus arrived it was greeted with wild scenes as fans clambered onto bus shelters, up trees and onto scaffolding to catch a glimpse of their promotion heroes. Yellow, blue and white smoke flares were let off, as well as fireworks, throughout the parade which finally ended after a trip down The Headrow in front...
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