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Marcelo Bielsa opens up on 'beautiful' Leeds United memories in heartfelt and candid interview — YEP 27/3/26

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By Kyle Newbould The former Leeds United boss was typically candid ahead of his Uruguay side facing England. Marcelo Bielsa admits Leeds United provided one of his ‘most beautiful’ footballing memories as he prepares to lead Uruguay out at Wembley. The much-loved former Leeds manager is back in the UK this week with Uruguay facing England in a World Cup warm-up friendly at Wembley this evening. The 70-year-old earned legendary status in West Yorkshire after ending the Whites 16-year wait for Premier League football in 2020. Leeds finished ninth in the Premier League under Bielsa before a poor summer of recruitment and injury issues led to his exit in February 2022. But more than four years on, he remains a hero around Elland Road with many fans making the journey down to Wembley this evening just to see him in the flesh. Bielsa has never returned to Leeds - at least not publicly - with plenty to keep him busy in South America while coaching Uruguay ahead of a World Cup. But i...
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Leeds United and Premier League prime time serving up grim repeats — Graham Smyth's Brentford Verdict — YEP 22/3/26

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By Graham Smyth The Verdict on Leeds United's 0-0 Premier League draw at home to Brentford. Entertainment has left the building and into its place has stepped grim necessity. Saturday night, 8pm to 10pm. Prime time. Think Noel's House Party. Casualty. Ant and Dec, even. Big hitters, big laughs, big drama. Entertainment. The Premier League has become so much about physicality and set-pieces and is so full of very solid, sensible operators that games can be crying out for a maverick. For a Mr Blobby even. Something, anything to add a bit of colour, flair or drama. Something to spark the chaos that was so abundant in Leeds' charge to the title last season or even back in December. Brentford starting with a back five for the first time in months was perhaps the first note of warning that Leeds could be facing similar frustration to that experienced in the recent defeat by Sunderland. And with Leeds' misfiring in possession in the opening minutes - Anton Stach, Eth...
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Daniel Farke's next step becoming more obvious after Leeds United draw vs Brentford — Leeds Live 22/3/26

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Leeds United found a solution but teams are now starting to figure them out Isaac Johnson Leeds United reporter Leeds United really needed to win yesterday. A draw is not disastrous, especially against a team pushing for Europe, but three points for those pushing for safety at this stage of the season is vital. Last night was a chance to heap pressure on relegation rivals and to send a message with a hearted performance. That was a whimper. It’s not a loss but Leeds are playing a risky game if they are to draw their way to safety. Leeds will likely need more than 38 points to stay up, and Daniel Farke believes they still have it within them to go over that line. Maybe they do, but they did not show it last night. This international break comes at a good time to reset with Leeds in a slump. Their last Premier League win came on February 6 and their last goal a month ago. The last open goal they scored was in the 2-2 draw at Chelsea on February 10, via Noah Okafor. He has been ...
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Leeds miss chance to pull clear of Premier League drop zone after Brentford draw — Independent 21/3/26

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Leeds 0-0 Brentford: Leeds failed to score for the fourth successive league game as their winless top-flight run extended to six matches Mark Walker Leeds missed the chance to climb six points clear of the Premier League’s bottom three after being held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Brentford at Elland Road. With relegation rivals Tottenham, Nottingham Forest and West Ham all in action on Sunday, the Whites failed to score for the fourth successive league game as their winless top-flight run extended to six matches. Daniel Farke’s side lacked the quality to seriously trouble a well-drilled and resolute Brentford side, who were superbly marshalled by skipper Nathan Collins. Keith Andrews’ Bees, who could have climbed level on points with sixth-placed Chelsea with victory, came under sustained pressure only in the closing stages and were worthy of their point. There was a minute’s applause for former Leeds fans Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight before kick-off to mark the 26...
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Leeds United 0 Brentford 0: Wait for a Premier League win goes on after damp squib at Elland Road — YEP 21/3/26

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By Tom Coates Leeds United’s winless Premier League run was extended to six games by a drab draw with Brentford. It ended goalless after a turgid 90 minutes of frustrating football, during which both the Whites and the Bees underwhelmed. Leeds lacked sharpness and fluidity going forward, but did manage to keep the Bees and their array of tricky attacking customers at bay. Perhaps most alarmingly, it marked Leeds’ fourth consecutive league game without a goal. First half Brentford were the first to knock on the door, circumventing the Leeds backline with relative ease. Yehor Yarmoliuk beat the offside trap to peel away down the right and his cross was heading for Igor Thiago before Pascal Struijk managed to turn it behind. Leeds have a tendency to thrive when Elland Road is a floodlit bearpit but settling into the game proved tough for the hosts. Anton Stach had to be alert to hook a cross away from the boot of Keane Lewis-Potter, who was winding up a volley inside the box...
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Leeds United first team regular opens up on Elland Road difficulties, burnout and loneliness — YEP 18/3/26

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By Graham Smyth Brenden Aaronson has opened up on his Leeds United 'culture shock' and social media hate, but insists he's thankful he went through the Elland Road baptism of fire. The US Men's National Team player arrived at Leeds from RB Salzburg in the summer of 2022 for a fee in the region of £25m, aged just 21. Although he was originally a transfer target for the club during Marcelo Bielsa's tenure, Jesse Marsch was the man in charge when Aaronson eventually made the move to Elland Road. Speaking to the club's official podcast, Aaronson admitted that the price tag meant a certain level of expectation. "I can't speak enough about their development, but Salzburg is not the biggest fanbase and stuff like that - no disrespect - but then coming to Leeds, I think I came in for 20-something million and I'm a big signing and on that first day you've got to be ready. You're a kid so you're like 'I'm going to go out there and ju...
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Leeds United have right to ask PGMOL question but can’t allow mistakes to become excuse — Leeds Live 18/3/26

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Leeds United might have been on the wrong side of referee luck in 2026 but they must hold up their end of the bargain Isaac Johnson Leeds United reporter An exhale of breath, a short pause and a carefully delivered assessment. Ask Daniel Farke about a controversial referee decision that has gone against Leeds United and this is what follows. This has become almost routine-like in recent weeks, given the amount of pivotal calls that have landed butter-side down for Leeds. Farke is always measured in his thoughts and always clear. Just like his players, referees are not robots. They do not get things wrong on purpose. Respect is always paramount, which is perhaps why it is rare to see his men surround the referee over decisions, perhaps to the annoyance of some fans. It is also why the German, usually so cool-headed, was furious when - according to Farke - Peter Bankes showed him a red card without a glance or an exchange of words having jogged over to ask about stoppage time a...
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