Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder loses cool in 'ugly scenes' after major Leeds United boost — YEP 12/4/25

-

By Joe Donnohue

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder appeared to lose his cool following the final whistle as the Blades were beaten late on at Plymouth Argyle.

Wilder's side gave up a first-half lead at Home Park to record their third consecutive defeat in the space of a week, losing significant ground in the Championship promotion race.

As Leeds United were celebrating with a customary post-match lap of honour at Elland Road having beaten Preston North End 2-1, Wilder gave his players a dressing down on the pitch after Ryan Hardie and Muhamed Tijani's late strikes for Plymouth turned the tables on Sheffield United.

Upon making his way from the field, Wilder approached Mustapha Bundu and Leeds loanee Darko Gyabi, appearing to take issue with the two players celebrating relegation-threatened Argyle's victory at the Blades' expense.

Wilder was shepherded away from the Plymouth men as more players and staff members became involved in the heated discussion, which boiled over in the tunnel with pushing and shoving between members of both teams.

"Absolutely nothing, really," Wilder told Sky Sports about the incident during his post-match interview. "They're celebrating a big win, and they're coming off, and unfortunately, our supporters are in the stand right next to the tunnel.

"I spoke to their manager, good as gold, and he understands the situation just as much as I do, and the referee, and the assessor. Emotions run high in a game of football, which I've always said, especially for their boys as well, because it's a huge win for them.

"I'm sure if we won the game today, then that would have made it double difficult for them to stay in division. So, they give themselves a fighting chance of staying in the division, and we've given up another massive opportunity to get in touch and close the gap, to to Leeds United and Burnley," Wilder added.

Seven points from Leeds' last four games will all but guarantee promotion back to the Premier League due to the Whites' superior goal difference over Wilder's Blades.

Popular posts from this blog

Huge Leeds United transfer boost as 'personal terms agreed' with £17m midfielder after Sean Longstaff — YEP 16/7/25

-
By Kyle Newbould Leeds United appear to be zoning in on midfield reinforcements with just over one month until their Premier League return. Leeds United appear to have taken a big step forward in their pursuit of Anton Stach amid reports the midfielder has agreed personal terms on a move to Elland Road. The YEP exclusively reported on interest in Stach almost three weeks ago, with Leeds identifying the ball-winning midfielder as a prime candidate to add the kind of physicality and experience Daniel Farke desires. The 6ft 4ins German international is considered one of the best ball-winners in the Bundesliga and is expected to attract interest from several possible rivals. Leeds missed out on £47million pair Habib Diarra and Noah Sadiki to Sunderland but still saw the Hoffenheim midfielder and Newcastle United’s Sean Longstaff as viable transfer targets, with a £15m agreement reached in principle for the latter this week. And now Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg has provided an ...
Read more

Leeds United board break silence after transfer window with statement on upcoming Elland Road development — YEP 2/9/24

-
By Joe Donnohue Leeds United have confirmed supporters' commemorative stones at Elland Road's Centenary Square will be replaced free of charge in a bid to improve their longevity. Beginning next month, Leeds supporters' personalised stones will be replaced with exact replicas, courtesy of a new company, to ensure of a 'much better quality' installation. The work is expected to take around two months to complete. An official club statement confirmed 'three larger stones dedicated to former managers Don Revie, Howard Wilkinson and Marcelo Bielsa' will also be installed, 'similar to those located in Bremner Square', while additional space for supporters to purchase new stones has also been factored into the project. “The club have taken on board recent feedback from supporters on the stones at Centenary Square, and we are really happy that we can now announce that all of the stones will be replaced," chief executive Angus Kinnear confirmed,...
Read more

Leeds United reveal three-man shortlist as they eye major striker signing — trio have a combined 19 Premier League career goals — Leeds Press 3/5/25

-
Image
by Kwadwo Hemeng Leeds United are playing in the Premier League next season. But with the transfer window coming up, there are still some questions about the squad that need to be answered. Starting striker Joel Piroe has been first choice over the last two seasons. And he has delivered, scoring over 35 goals. But in recent weeks, Leeds’ rumoured moves show that there may be doubt over his ability heading into the Premier League. Over the last month, the club have been linked with George Hirst, and more recently Celtic star Daizen Maeda. Wrexham are also said to be very interested in signing Patrick Bamford this summer, so Leeds will definitely sign a new striker. TEAMtalk are reporting that Leeds United have drawn up a shortlist of strikers for the summer. It includes two current Premier League players, and a former Tottenham star. But surprisingly, the trio have just 19 career goals in the competition. Whichever of them the club decides to sign will have a big say in survivin...
Read more