After 16 years of trying, it was, in fact, a Huddersfield Town player who sealed Leeds’ long-awaited promotion to the Premier League. Emile Smith Rowe’s 86th-minute goal for the Terriers condemned opponents West Brom to defeat and guaranteed United’s elevation to the top flight. The moment sparked huge celebrations following more than a decade and a half of disappointment and near-misses. Now, as Leeds embark on their first campaign in the Premier League since 2004, we reflect on the emotional roller-coaster that saw them survive administrations and relegations to claw their way back to the...…After 16 years of trying, it was, in fact, a Huddersfield Town player who sealed Leeds’ long-awaited promotion to the Premier League. Emile Smith Rowe’s 86th-minute goal for the Terriers condemned opponents West Brom to defeat and guaranteed United’s elevation to the top flight. The moment sparked huge celebrations following more than a decade and a half of disappointment and near-misses. Now, as Leeds embark on their first campaign in the Premier League since 2004, we reflect on the emotional roller-coaster that saw them survive administrations and relegations to claw their way back to the...WW…

Leeds United are on the verge of completing a deadline day deal for Rennes winger Raphinha. The Brazilian star was in impressive form last season as he helped his side ascend to Champions League football after a formidable Ligue 1 campaign. According to Sky [Transfer Centre, 5/10/2020, 10:12], the 23-year-old is now undergoing a medical after Rennes and Leeds made a breakthrough in negotiations yesterday. One source indicated that the deal is essentially complete – all parties are waiting on the outcome of a work permit hearing and a medical. Twitter: Leeds told Udinese tonight they’re...…Leeds United are on the verge of completing a deadline day deal for Rennes winger Raphinha. The Brazilian star was in impressive form last season as he helped his side ascend to Champions League football after a formidable Ligue 1 campaign. According to Sky [Transfer Centre, 5/10/2020, 10:12], the 23-year-old is now undergoing a medical after Rennes and Leeds made a breakthrough in negotiations yesterday. One source indicated that the deal is essentially complete – all parties are waiting on the outcome of a work permit hearing and a medical. Twitter: Leeds told Udinese tonight they’re...WW…

Leeds striker Patrick Bamford has represented England at various youth levels all the way up to the under-21s. However, he is still waiting for his first cap for the senior team. In 2019 he held talks to play for Ireland, but has yet to appear for the country, leaving the door open for England. After the form the 27-year-old has been in at the start of the 2020/21 Premier League season, scoring seven goals in his opening 10 matches, Bamford is making a strong case for being called up to the Three Lions squad in the near future. The Leeds man will have the European Championship next...…Leeds striker Patrick Bamford has represented England at various youth levels all the way up to the under-21s. However, he is still waiting for his first cap for the senior team. In 2019 he held talks to play for Ireland, but has yet to appear for the country, leaving the door open for England. After the form the 27-year-old has been in at the start of the 2020/21 Premier League season, scoring seven goals in his opening 10 matches, Bamford is making a strong case for being called up to the Three Lions squad in the near future. The Leeds man will have the European Championship next...WW…

Josh Warrington is the pride of Leeds. He is the first boxer from the city to become a world champion in the ring. Undefeated in 30 professional fights, his tale of a troubled upbringing is a familiar one for fighters. Expelled from school, Warrington not only resat his exams at his father and trainer’s urging but went on to graduate from the University of Leeds in 2013. By then he had several fights under his belt after turning pro towards the end of 2009. Over the next three years, Warrington got plenty of in-ring experience in winning a dozen bouts of four or six rounds on points. That...…Josh Warrington is the pride of Leeds. He is the first boxer from the city to become a world champion in the ring. Undefeated in 30 professional fights, his tale of a troubled upbringing is a familiar one for fighters. Expelled from school, Warrington not only resat his exams at his father and trainer’s urging but went on to graduate from the University of Leeds in 2013. By then he had several fights under his belt after turning pro towards the end of 2009. Over the next three years, Warrington got plenty of in-ring experience in winning a dozen bouts of four or six rounds on points. That...WW…

The January transfer window is a notoriously tricky space the navigate, with clubs all over the world claiming to be unwilling to part ways with their players in the middle of the season. As such, even fringe players have a winter premium slapped on their price tag. The battle for promotion from the Championship is perhaps one of the most challenging feats to achieve in English football, with the reward being unheralded riches for any team that can make the leap. As such, it’s very common for clubs who are chasing the Championship title or even a promotion place to bring in game-changing...…The January transfer window is a notoriously tricky space the navigate, with clubs all over the world claiming to be unwilling to part ways with their players in the middle of the season. As such, even fringe players have a winter premium slapped on their price tag. The battle for promotion from the Championship is perhaps one of the most challenging feats to achieve in English football, with the reward being unheralded riches for any team that can make the leap. As such, it’s very common for clubs who are chasing the Championship title or even a promotion place to bring in game-changing...WW…