Mighty Leeds Weblog

By Lee Sobot Leeds United took on injury-hit Sunderland under the Elland Road lights. Leeds United blew a chance to move nine points clear of the Premier League dropzone and ultimately suffered a second consecutive home loss as Tuesday night’s hosting of Sunderland ended in a 1-0 defeat. Chances were few and far between in a dull first half, Whites midfielder Anton Stach going closest with a powerful low free-kick from the edge of the box that keeper Melker Ellborg tipped wide with a flying save just after the half hour mark. A foul on Brenden Aaronson in the second minute of stoppage time gave Leeds and Stach another free-kick in an almost identical position but the German smashed his shot into the wall before Sunderland cleared for a throw. Ethan Ampadu sent his throw into the mixer but Sunderland cleared and quickly attempted to launch a counter but referee Stuart Attwell blew up for half-time, causing a furious reaction from several Black Cats players. Nilson Angulo had...

By Alex Grant A leading board member at Leeds United has thrown the club’s support behind West Yorkshire’s Mass Transit plans. Peter Lowy, Principal of Lowy Family Group and Director of Leeds United FC, joined other businesses, investors and political leaders in reaffirming their support for a mass transit system following a visit by Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy. It follows commitments from Chancellor Rachel Reeves to continue investing in the scheme beyond 2032 – in addition to funding to transform rail services in the region as part of Northern Powerhouse Rail. Leeds United is the latest high-profile organisation to throw its weight behind mass transit, alongside the National Wealth Fund and leading developer Muse. "I’m delighted that the Mayor and Secretary of State have reaffirmed their commitment to Mass Transit and we are here to support this important project. Mass Transit is vital to unlock the full potential of south Leeds and truly connect the city,” Peter Lo...

By Graham Smyth Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has spoken about his red card against Manchester City for the first time. Leeds United boss Daniel Farke says he didn't swear at referee Peter Bankes after the Man City defeat and believes his full-time red card should be quashed. Farke was visibly frustrated with a number of officiating decisions during the 1-0 loss at the hands of the title chasing visitors, but the lack of time added on for during stoppage time was his biggest issue. Bankes spoke to Man City players on a couple of occasions to address time wasting and showed a yellow card, but Farke believes there was not enough time added on to the minimum of six that was shown on the fourth official's board. When the full-time whistle sounded Farke congratulated Pep Guardiola and then ran onto the pitch towards the referee, who produced a red card. Farke insists he used no foul language and was simply attempting to ask the referee why he gave a yellow for time wast...

By Graham Smyth The YEP’s take and off-camera moments from Leeds United’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester City at Elland Road. Leeds United can feel pride, disappointment and a little fury after a 1-0 defeat by Premier League title chasers Manchester City at Elland Road. The Whites started brilliantly and should have gone ahead in the game, before a goal of typical brilliance from the visitors. Leeds ended the game firmly on top and should have had a penalty for handball, before the game was ended early in Daniel Farke's estimation. That was why he set off like a raging bull to confront the officials at full-time, earning a straight red card. Here is the YEP take. Good day Karl Darlow The goalkeeper has recovered from his mistake against Arsenal to do what he was brought in to do last season as well, steadying things between the posts. His performance against Man City was what Leeds needed. Smart shot stopping and efficient kicking. He helped give Leeds a platform by putting...

By Graham Smyth The Verdict on Leeds United's frustrating defeat against Manchester City. If Leeds United cannot take momentum from their performance in a 1-0 defeat by Manchester City then perhaps they can take righteous anger and turn it into rocket fuel. There was enough blame to apportion to Leeds themselves in the aftermath of an intense dust-up with the title-hunting visitors that the officials could not be handed all of it. The hosts had chances enough to draw or win the game and took none of them. But referee Peter Bankes, his team and VAR cannot be let off the hook and their contribution propelled Daniel Farke onto the pitch and straight into a red card at full-time. His anger continued to burn even after the sending off, captain Ethan Ampadu having to restrain him, and will likely still simmer deep down as he prepares his team for Tuesday's clash with Sunderland. A clash he will have to watch from the gantry. Farke said before the game that his side would have...

Leeds United played host to Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday evening, and a chorus of boos were heard around Elland Road as the game was halted in the 13th minute to allow players to hydrate Aaron Morris Senior Sports Reporter Kick It Out have released a statement condemning crowd behaviour at Elland Road on Saturday, as a break allowing players to hydrate for Ramadan during Leeds United vs Manchester City was booed. Loud jeers echoed around the stadium as Muslim players paused 13 minutes into the action between Leeds and City. The interruption was pre-arranged, with an explanation being shown on the scoreboard inside the ground which read: "As tonight's match takes place during the holy period of Ramadan, play has been paused to allow players to break their fast." However, boos rang out as the brief pause in play took place. Asked about the situation following the match, Leeds assistant Eddie Riemer said: "I am focused on the game and don...