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Leeds United make Howard Wilkinson statue decision after scooping prestigious award — Leeds United News 4/11/25

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Robert McHugh Leeds United have made a decision over the campaign to honour Leeds United manager Howard Wilkinson with a statue at the ground after the legendary manager received a prestigious honour. Howard Wilkinson is the only manager other than the legendary Don Revie to deliver the First Division title to Leeds, having steered the club to glory in the 1991/92 season. Having initially joined Leeds from Sheffield Wednesday in October 1988, Wilkinson led the team back into the top-flight after a period of wilderness in the Second Division. Wilkinson also led Leeds to a League Cup final in 1996, where they suffered a heartbreaking defeat against Aston Villa, which signalled the beginning of the end of his reign. Now, the club have decided to back the campaign for a permanent tribute to Wilkinson at Elland Road, after it was announced that he would be inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame. Leeds United back Howard Wilkinson statue campaign According to a...
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Leeds United hero to be inducted into football Hall of Fame as special event announced — Leeds Live 4/11/25

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The Leeds United icon will be bestowed the honour at Elland Road next month Isaac Johnson Leeds United reporter Legendary Leeds United manager Howard Wilkinson is due to be inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame next month. The Whites hero remains the last English manager to win the top flight title, having guided United to the crown in 1992. Wilkinson, who was also the mind behind the Thorp Arch training ground which has birthed so many English talents, is being recognised for his contribution to the domestic game. The former Three Lions caretaker boss, 81, went on to hold roles at the Football Association - where he aided the construction of St George's Park, the new base for the national teams - and the League Managers' Association. The presentation of Wilkinson’s Hall of Fame induction will take place at half-time in the clash with Chelsea on Wednesday, December 3 at Elland Road. Leeds United have meanwhile formally thrown their support behind the...
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Howard Wilkinson to be inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame — Leedsunited.com 4/12/25

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Iconic manager recognised. Leeds United are thrilled to hear legendary manager Howard Wilkinson OBE will be inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame. The induction will take place at half-time during the club’s Premier League fixture with Chelsea at Elland Road on Wednesday 3rd December 2025, where Museum CEO Tim Desmond will present the award, recognising Howard’s remarkable contribution to English football both on and off the pitch. Leeds United are also delighted to announce support for the The Wilko92 Campaign to permanently honour Howard Wilkinson with a statue at Elland Road. Launched earlier this year and having already made a fantastic start to fundraising efforts, the club will now actively work with The Wiko92 Campaign to ensure Howard’s legacy is truly remembered. This begins with a tribute lunch for Howard on Friday 5th December at the Hisense Leeds Lounge at Elland Road, featuring a meet and greet with over 20 Leeds United Legends, the First Divisi...
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Brighton 3-0 Leeds United: Slow in the head — Square Ball 4/11/25

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Deals with the devil Written by: Rob Conlon Joe Rodon scrapped to win the ball on the edge of his penalty area, played a short pass to Brenden Aaronson, and carried on running forward. Aaronson took a touch and was immediately tackled, Rodon throwing his arms in the air in exasperation, ten yards ahead of the Leeds attacker. At least Sean Longstaff was alert to mop up any trouble, getting his foot in and nudging the ball this time towards Jayden Bogle. Under pressure, Bogle knocked it out for a throw-in with a slack first touch, sending Rodon chasing backwards as Brighton took it quickly and Leeds’ players were caught standing around trying to work out what was happening. United were trailing 1-0 at Brighton. There were still 77 minutes of the game to be played. And I knew we were fucked. Daniel Farke has a phrase he likes to use on days like this. “Slow in the head.” Leeds often got away with dozy performances like this in the Championship, their superior class eventually forcin...
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Leeds United bad day at Brighton, Hurzeler and Farke disagreement, Rutter declines and off-camera moments — YEP 2/11/25

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By Graham Smyth The YEP’s take and off-camera moments from Leeds United’s 3-0 defeat at Brighton. Leeds United produced arguably their poorest performance of the season in a miserable 3-0 defeat at Brighton and Hove Albion. The Whites were soft in key defensive moments and showed little to no quality in attack, creating very few chances and squandering any that did come their way. Though they failed to lay a glove on their hosts in the first half, they were still in the game at the break. But Brighton comfortably stretched ahead in the second half and cantered to victory. Here's the YEP take on Saturday’s fifth loss of the Premier League season. Good day Georginio Rutter The only man on the pitch with any Leeds affections who covered himself in any glory. Showed the ability that made him an Elland Road favourite, going past players with ease and set up a goal brilliantly. Didn't want to celebrate, also didn't want to do the wave with Brighton fans at the end a...
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Leeds United lessons learned vs Brighton with woeful run extended, set-piece frustration but Okafor promise — YEP 2/11/25

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By Kyle Newbould Leeds United’s terrible recent record at Brighton continued as they fell to 16th in the Premier League. Leeds United endured another difficult 90 minutes on the road as they fell to a 3-0 defeat at Brighton on Saturday. Danny Welbeck opened the scoring for the hosts inside 11 minutes before quickfire second-half brace from Diego Gomez effectively ended the contest. Daniel Farke named an unchanged side after last week’s 2-1 win over West Ham but Leeds found much less joy at the Amex Stadium and Brighton’s superior quality showed. Defeat sees the Whites drop a place to 16th and the YEP has reflected on a few key takeaways from the difficult day. Leeds United’s Brighton woes continue Another trip to the Amex, another defeat and another 90 minutes without scoring. Leeds’ recent record on the south coast is terrible and rarely on Saturday did they look like improving it. Brighton started quickly and got their rewards through Welbeck, and while Farke’s side enjoyed...
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Leeds United pre-game slap lacks follow up as 'judgement day' arrives — Graham Smyth Brighton Verdict — YEP 2/11/25

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By Graham Smyth YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth's verdict from a disappointing Leeds United away-day. In the final minutes before Leeds United took on Brighton their captain landed a playful slap on the back of Georginio Rutter's head. The former Whites player was reintroducing himself to Thorp Arch backroom staff and cuddling his old physio when Ampadu struck. That was about as close as he and Leeds got to Rutter and the home side all afternoon. Leeds have made much of Daniel Farke's willingness to adapt this season, going for a more physical, robust and at times direct approach. The aim has been to make them competitive and give them a chance of survival, in a way that totally escaped the last six newly promoted teams. But at the Amex Stadium they were not competitive over 90 minutes, far from it. Their physicality rarely showed and if it did, it barely bothered Brighton in the slightest. After the game Farke lamented a poor start for his side and they did ...
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