Mighty Leeds Weblog

By Graham Smyth Leeds were 3-1 winners against the Championship leaders, stretching their winning streak to nine games and keeping their unbeaten home record intact. The Whites’ late, late show began in the 80th minute, substitute Connor Roberts staying calm amid chaos to stroke him a goal that cancelled out Wout Faes’ 15th-minute opener. But much more was to come, Gray running onto a ball from Georginio Rutter and seeing his shot take two deflections before finding the net and sparking wild celebrations inside Elland Road. Leeds held off Leicester pressure from late set-pieces and went on to make the scoreline a scarcely believable one, Daniel James’ free-kick being deflected in by Patrick Bamford’s outstretched knee. "Overall a great evening for everyone connected with Leeds United, to be there with the ninth win in a row, still unbeaten at Elland Road, we have many record breaking statistics but the feeling is even more important," said Farke. "You could feel it...

Connor Roberts has described Leeds United's 3-1 win over Leicester City as a 'fantastic occasion' for the team and for him personally. By Joe Donnohue On-loan Leeds defender Roberts says his father chose to drive five hours from Swansea to watch United's win over the Foxes on Friday night, in which the Welsh international scored the Whites' leveller with less than ten minutes remaining. Roberts was introduced during the second half in place of Junior Firpo with Leeds trailing 1-0 to the league leaders, but found himself on the scoresheet within minutes, striking low and hard to draw Leeds level. Deflected efforts from Archie Gray and Patrick Bamford - via a Dan James free-kick - clinched a famous victory at Elland Road on a night when Leeds fans were sent home in jubilant mood. "Fantastic occasion. In the dressing room before the game I said to the lads, it's going to be exciting, relish it, enjoy it and bring yourself to the game. Luckily for me, p...

DELIGHTED Leeds United manager Daniel Farke dedicated the club’s thrilling come-from-behind win over league leaders Leicester City to the club’s supporters after ‘many disappointments and days of suffering’ in the previous few seasons. By Leon Wobschall A incredible final period of the game saw Leeds, trailing 1-0 after Wout Faes’ early goal, draw upon their reservoirs of character to summon a huge moment in their season en route to a ninth straight league victory for the first time since 1931 and recording a league double over the Foxes, whose lead is now down to six points. Maiden goals for the club from substitute Connor Roberts and Archie Gray – who switched to left back late on - put United 2-1 ahead and there was still time for Patrick Bamford to get the final touch to a free-kick from another replacement in Dan James to put gloss on a special evening as Leeds claimed their 2,000th win in their 104-year history. Farke, whose side moved three points clear of third-placed I...

Leeds United took on Championship leaders Leicester City under the Elland Road lights knowing a victory would slash the gap at the top down to six points. By Lee Sobot Leeds United produced a stunning comeback to make it nine Championship wins in a row and condemn leaders Leicester City to a 3-1 defeat in a Friday night thriller at Elland Road. Enzo Maresca's table-toppers went ahead in the 15th minute as Wout Faes applied a simple headed finish from a corner and the Foxes took a 1-0 lead into the break. Leicester then created a host of chances as they looked for a second goal but a combination of wayward finishing and solid goalkeeping from Illan Meslier ensured that they remained only one goal to the good. Instead, Leeds drew level in the 80th minute as January recruit and second-half substitute Connor Roberts suddenly steered home a composed finish into the bottom left corner after Georginio Rutter broke into the box. Elland Road went wild but that was nothing compared...

Leeds 3-1 Leicester: Archie Gray scores first senior goal as Daniel Farke's side come from behind to reduce the Foxes' lead at the top of the Championship to six points Archie Gray scored the winner as Leeds came from behind to beat Leicester  By ADAM SHERGOLD Daniel insists winning the Championship title isn’t important, so long as Leeds United still go up. Clearly his players aren’t listening. This sensational come-from-behind win before a euphoric Elland Road resurrected the race for the No 1 spot. One moment Leicester were 12 points clear and it seemed a done deal. The next, Leeds were six behind and breathing down their neck. The old place was shaking by the end. Trailing to Wout Faes’ early header, Leeds should have been dead and buried as Leicester spurned chance after chance. But with 10 minutes left, Connor Roberts drilled home his first goal for Leeds after Georginio Rutter weaved into Leicester’s box and the ball took a ricochet off a defender. The no...

LNER have issued a statement following a fierce backlash from Leeds United fans regarding the price of train travel home from their upcoming FA Cup clash with Chelsea. By Tom Coates Leeds are due to lock horns with Chelsea on Wednesday, February 28, renewing a rivalry that stretches back years. A healthy away following is set to head down to London to cheer on Daniel Farke’s men at Stamford Bridge, with the allocated 5,366 away tickets all sold. However, there has been frustration among Leeds fans regarding the cost of getting back to West Yorkshire after the game. A post shared on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, highlighted that Trainline were advertising tickets for the final service from London King’s Cross to Leeds at over £200. Tickets were available at a cheaper price on the LNER website but were still setting fans back nearly £200. In an X post, Leeds fan Sam Jacobs said: “Country is a joke. LNER making the 23.33 train £220 knowing Leeds fans need to get bac...

LIVERPOOL’S Martin Diggle has been appointed as the new Academy Manager at Leeds United. Diggle has worked for Liverpool for almost five years as their Head of Coach Development, supporting coaches across their Academy. Before joining the Reds in July 2019, he had worked for the Football Association for nine years, latterly as their Head of Professional Game Coach Development. This involved delivering professional game qualifications and CPD, as well as managing more than 30 technical staff and working with UEFA, the PFA, Premier League, EFL and LMA on coach development. Diggle, who is a UEFA A and Advanced Youth Award coach and tutor, has also coached at Oldham Athletic and Bolton Wanderers. At Leeds he will take on the role previously held by Adam Underwood, who was promoted to Head of Football Operations in July 2023. Underwood was Academy Manager from 2009 and was at the helm when Leeds were promoted to Category One Academy status in 2020. The move was part of a restructure...