Bbc 1/8/06
Leeds appoint technical director
Leeds have appointed Gwyn Williams as technical director.
Williams will oversee the club's scouting network and the development of young players.
The Welshman left Chelsea in June after 27 years at the club, during which he oversaw the emergence of John Terry, Robert Huth and Carlton Cole.
"I'm looking forward to working at Leeds," he told the Leeds website. "I'm here to help in terms of scouting, and to strengthen the team and the club."
More trialists at Leeds
Four more players have joined Leeds on a trial basis, hoping to secure permanent contracts with the club.Goalkeeper Darren Ward was called upon during the win at Nottingham Forest after Neil Sullivan went off injured. The 32-year-old was at Norwich last season but wasn't offered a contract at the end of the campaign. Following Ian Bennett`s departure to Sheffield United, Blackwell has been left short in that department.Leeds have extended the trial of German defender Roland Benschneider. The former Cologne man spent last week training with Leeds, and featured in Mondays 1-1 draw with Grimsby.Also to feature was 33-year-old French defender Jerome Bonnissel and former Sheffield United utility man Carl Asaba.Bonnissel is back in the UK after previously playing for Rangers and Fulham.
Leedsunited.com 1/8/06
WAITING ON KEV
United boss Kevin Blackwell is waiting on the results of a scan on Kevin Nicholls' knee injury.
The £700,000 signing from Luton had a scan on Monday, but the results are unlikely to be known until tomorrow.
The midfielder took part in United's photo-call at Elland Road today and is hopeful he won't be sidelined for too long.
The manager described the injury as "serious" - it is suspected medial ligament damage - but the full extent of the injury won't be known until the scan results come through.
Leedsunited.com 1/8/06
LIVERS JOINS HULL
Leeds United have parted company with midfielder Dave Livermore.
The midfielder has joined Hull City for an undisclosed fee only three weeks after completing a move from Millwall to Elland Road.
Livermore joined the club on July 20, but his arrival was superseded by that of fellow midfielder Kevin Nicholls, a £700,000 capture from Luton Town.
A club statement reads: "At the time of signing David, Kevin Nicholls and another potential midfield target weren't available to us.
"We then managed to acquire Kevin Nicholls and things have now opened up on another target.
"The situation with David is that with everyone fit he is unlikely to play. He's an honest professional and when the opportunity came up for him to talk to Hull we gave him that choice.
"We wish David all the very best for the future."
Sporting Life 1/8/06
LIVERMORE LEAVES LEEDS
By Jon Phipps, PA Sport
Midfielder David Livermore has left Leeds and joined Hull for an undisclosed fee - just three weeks after completing his move to Elland Road.
The 26-year-old moved to Kevin Blackwell's side from Millwall for £400,000 on July 20, but the club have since been able to complete a deal for Luton's Kevin Nicholls, leaving Livermore surplus to requirements.
He has now signed a two-year deal at the KC Stadium, becoming Tigers boss Phil Parkinson's fourth summer signing.
A Leeds club statement said: "At the time of signing David, Kevin Nicholls and another potential midfield target weren't available to us.
"We then managed to acquire Kevin Nicholls and things have now opened up on another target.
"The situation with David is that with everyone fit he is unlikely to play.
"He's an honest professional and when the opportunity came up for him to talk to Hull we gave him that choice. We wish David all the very best for the future."
Cisse joins on trial
Leeds list of trialists has been boosted by the arrival at Elland Road by Senegalese international Aliou Cisse. The midfielder would be a welcome addition to the squad folling injury to Kevin Nicholls and the sale of David Livermore to Hull.The former Portsmouth player is on the lookout for a new club after being released by the south-coast side.
Bowden Plays Down Supple Rumours
By Jessica Porter
Ipswich Town Chief Executive Derek Bowden has played down rumours linking keeper Shane Supple with a move to Leeds United.
Speaking to the Official Club Website, Bowden said: "We've had no enquiry from Leeds about Shane, let alone an offer."19 year-old Supple, a former Republic of Ireland youth international, was recentley handed the number one shirt by Town boss Jim Magilton after a string of superb displays in the second half of last season.
Sky 1/8/06
Leeds keen on Harding exchange
By Lewis Rutledge
Ipswich's pursuit of Leeds left back Dan Harding has hit a snag.
The 22-year-old only joined Leeds from Brighton a year ago but did not enjoy the best of campaigns at Elland Road and is ready to be offloaded by boss Kevin Blackwell.
New Ipswich coach Jim Magilton is keen to snap him up but negotiations have stalled, with Blackwell demanding one of Town's players in return.
Leeds are short of goalkeepers following Ian Bennett's move to Sheffield United and injury to Neil Sullivan, and are reportedly only willing to do a deal for Harding in exchange for shot-stopper Shane Supple.
"You could say our interest in Dan Harding is on-going. It is a work in progress," said Magilton.
"But that doesn't mean we are going to do business to the detriment of other areas of the team.
"Leeds were keen on a player exchange deal for one of our lads but I'm saying no more than that at this stage. We didn't even consider it - we just said no way. "I would like to sign Dan Harding but Leeds' proposal wasn't acceptable to us. Like I said, I am not prepared to strengthen one area of the team and at the same time weaken another."
Leeds appoint technical director
Leeds have appointed Gwyn Williams as technical director.
Williams will oversee the club's scouting network and the development of young players.
The Welshman left Chelsea in June after 27 years at the club, during which he oversaw the emergence of John Terry, Robert Huth and Carlton Cole.
"I'm looking forward to working at Leeds," he told the Leeds website. "I'm here to help in terms of scouting, and to strengthen the team and the club."
More trialists at Leeds
Four more players have joined Leeds on a trial basis, hoping to secure permanent contracts with the club.Goalkeeper Darren Ward was called upon during the win at Nottingham Forest after Neil Sullivan went off injured. The 32-year-old was at Norwich last season but wasn't offered a contract at the end of the campaign. Following Ian Bennett`s departure to Sheffield United, Blackwell has been left short in that department.Leeds have extended the trial of German defender Roland Benschneider. The former Cologne man spent last week training with Leeds, and featured in Mondays 1-1 draw with Grimsby.Also to feature was 33-year-old French defender Jerome Bonnissel and former Sheffield United utility man Carl Asaba.Bonnissel is back in the UK after previously playing for Rangers and Fulham.
Leedsunited.com 1/8/06
WAITING ON KEV
United boss Kevin Blackwell is waiting on the results of a scan on Kevin Nicholls' knee injury.
The £700,000 signing from Luton had a scan on Monday, but the results are unlikely to be known until tomorrow.
The midfielder took part in United's photo-call at Elland Road today and is hopeful he won't be sidelined for too long.
The manager described the injury as "serious" - it is suspected medial ligament damage - but the full extent of the injury won't be known until the scan results come through.
Leedsunited.com 1/8/06
LIVERS JOINS HULL
Leeds United have parted company with midfielder Dave Livermore.
The midfielder has joined Hull City for an undisclosed fee only three weeks after completing a move from Millwall to Elland Road.
Livermore joined the club on July 20, but his arrival was superseded by that of fellow midfielder Kevin Nicholls, a £700,000 capture from Luton Town.
A club statement reads: "At the time of signing David, Kevin Nicholls and another potential midfield target weren't available to us.
"We then managed to acquire Kevin Nicholls and things have now opened up on another target.
"The situation with David is that with everyone fit he is unlikely to play. He's an honest professional and when the opportunity came up for him to talk to Hull we gave him that choice.
"We wish David all the very best for the future."
Sporting Life 1/8/06
LIVERMORE LEAVES LEEDS
By Jon Phipps, PA Sport
Midfielder David Livermore has left Leeds and joined Hull for an undisclosed fee - just three weeks after completing his move to Elland Road.
The 26-year-old moved to Kevin Blackwell's side from Millwall for £400,000 on July 20, but the club have since been able to complete a deal for Luton's Kevin Nicholls, leaving Livermore surplus to requirements.
He has now signed a two-year deal at the KC Stadium, becoming Tigers boss Phil Parkinson's fourth summer signing.
A Leeds club statement said: "At the time of signing David, Kevin Nicholls and another potential midfield target weren't available to us.
"We then managed to acquire Kevin Nicholls and things have now opened up on another target.
"The situation with David is that with everyone fit he is unlikely to play.
"He's an honest professional and when the opportunity came up for him to talk to Hull we gave him that choice. We wish David all the very best for the future."
Cisse joins on trial
Leeds list of trialists has been boosted by the arrival at Elland Road by Senegalese international Aliou Cisse. The midfielder would be a welcome addition to the squad folling injury to Kevin Nicholls and the sale of David Livermore to Hull.The former Portsmouth player is on the lookout for a new club after being released by the south-coast side.
Bowden Plays Down Supple Rumours
By Jessica Porter
Ipswich Town Chief Executive Derek Bowden has played down rumours linking keeper Shane Supple with a move to Leeds United.
Speaking to the Official Club Website, Bowden said: "We've had no enquiry from Leeds about Shane, let alone an offer."19 year-old Supple, a former Republic of Ireland youth international, was recentley handed the number one shirt by Town boss Jim Magilton after a string of superb displays in the second half of last season.
Sky 1/8/06
Leeds keen on Harding exchange
By Lewis Rutledge
Ipswich's pursuit of Leeds left back Dan Harding has hit a snag.
The 22-year-old only joined Leeds from Brighton a year ago but did not enjoy the best of campaigns at Elland Road and is ready to be offloaded by boss Kevin Blackwell.
New Ipswich coach Jim Magilton is keen to snap him up but negotiations have stalled, with Blackwell demanding one of Town's players in return.
Leeds are short of goalkeepers following Ian Bennett's move to Sheffield United and injury to Neil Sullivan, and are reportedly only willing to do a deal for Harding in exchange for shot-stopper Shane Supple.
"You could say our interest in Dan Harding is on-going. It is a work in progress," said Magilton.
"But that doesn't mean we are going to do business to the detriment of other areas of the team.
"Leeds were keen on a player exchange deal for one of our lads but I'm saying no more than that at this stage. We didn't even consider it - we just said no way. "I would like to sign Dan Harding but Leeds' proposal wasn't acceptable to us. Like I said, I am not prepared to strengthen one area of the team and at the same time weaken another."