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Frank Lampard admitted he was shocked to see Marcelo Bielsa and Leeds win the FIFA Fair Play Award in the wake of the ‘Spygate’ scandal. Argentinian Bielsa and his club were recognised at the governing body’s annual award ceremony in Milan for allowing Aston Villa to score an uncontested goal. However, Leeds were earlier this…
Summer signing Helder Costa will make his first Championship start for leaders Leeds when they head to Charlton. United fans have been keen to see Costa from the off and boss Marcelo Bielsa will grant their wish on Saturday due to a muscle injury sustained by playmaker Pablo Hernandez. Bielsa also has midfielder Adam Forshaw…
Barnsley and Leeds have announced they are “working together” to assess the crowd trouble which marred Sunday’s derby clash at Oakwell. South Yorkshire Police has also launched an investigation following the arrest of three people on suspicion of public order offences and one for assault, the PA news agency understands. A club spokesperson said: “Barnsley Football…
Leeds’ teenage midfielder Jordan Stevens has been charged by the Football Association for breaching its betting rules. The 19-year-old, who has yet to make a first-team breakthrough at Elland Road, is set to accept the charge and is said to be co-operating with the FA in its investigations. Leeds acknowledge that Stevens could be punished…
The EFL fixtures for the new season were announced on Thursday – but what can we expect from the first round of matches? In contrast to the Premier League, where Manchester City have won their last eight opening fixtures, Manchester United four in a row and Liverpool five of their last six, only three Championship…
Finland forward Teemu Pukki is one of three players from title-chasing Norwich in the Professional Footballers’ Association Championship Team of the Year 2019. The division’s 28-goal top scorer is joined by Canaries full-backs Max Aarons and Jamal Lewis. Daniel Farke’s side are top of the table with two games left and need just a point…
Viana is wanted by a group of Premier League clubs, according to talkSPORT. Leeds are understood to be furthest along the line and considering a bid of between £8m and £10m. Leicester have reportedly sent scouts to watch him too, but the departure of their head of recruitment Eduardo Macia is leaving them in limbo. The…