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The Irish Sun
17-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Leeds release ELEVEN stars after promotion to Premier League including former Atletico Madrid midfielder
LEEDS have made a bold statement by releasing ELEVEN players including former Atletico Madrid midfielder Joshua Guilavogui. The midfielder joined the club during the 2024-25 campaign and proved to be an important figure both on and off the pitch, playing in 18 games across all competitions. Advertisement 3 Josuha Guilavogui is one of 11 Leeds stars to have been set for release Credit: PA 3 Josuha Guilavogui played 18 times in all competitions Credit: Getty 3 Leeds won the Championship to earned their Premier League spot back Credit: Getty However, the club surprisingly decided against offering him a new contract despite his popularity in the dressing room. Alongside Guilavogui, the club also confirmed that Solomon scored 10 goals in 39 games and will be confident in fighting for his spot at Spurs next season. Further departures include Harry Christy, Cian Coleman, Connor Ferguson, Max McFadden, Amari Miller, Kris Moore, Joe Richards, and Joe Snowdon. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Leeds have had an up-and-down period recently but they will view their promotion to the Premier League as a chance to now establish themselves. One of the first decisions they made after promotion was confirming that Daniel Farke will remain in charge at Elland Road. That decision has further shown their intent for continuity especially after reports that he could leave. The gap between the Premier League and the Championship seems to have widened with all three teams promoted last season relegated again. Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The 2025-26 season promises to be a testing one for Leeds . But if they can get the blend of experience and youth right then they stand a chance. Inside Leeds' wild promotion celebrations with thousands of fans greeting team and former Man Utd star on the mic Plus they have the experience of manager Farke. Advertisement
The Irish Sun
16-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Leeds target Newcastle star Callum Wilson on free transfer with Daniel Farke desperate for more firepower up front
LEEDS are targeting Newcastle striker Callum Wilson. Elland Road boss Daniel Farke is desperate for more firepower Advertisement 2 Leeds are plotting a free transfer swoop for Newcastle striker Callum Wilson Credit: Reuters And The 33-year-old was a £20million arrival from Bournemouth five years ago. He has since achieved a terrific record of 47 goals in 111 Premier League appearances in the north-east. But his biggest problem at Newcastle has been injuries. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL And he has also moved down the pecking order due to the blistering form of striker Alexander Isak. Wilson has made 16 Premier League appearances this term. But just one of those has been a start. And he has also struggled with both hamstring and back issues. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Wilson has won nine England caps too. But his last appearance for the Three Lions was against Scotland in 2023. How Newcastle bamboozled Chelsea in battle for Champions League Leeds, meanwhile, have also been looking at Wilson's teammate Sean Longstaff. Advertisement He is in the final 12 months of his contract at Newcastle. The 27-year-old has made 31 appearances this term. And he will count as a club-grown player if he stays and features in Europe for Toon next season. 2 Advertisement
The Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Inside Leeds stars' wild title celebrations as Bamford and Ampadu ‘leave Burnley fanbase in meltdown' with karaoke song
LEEDS toasted their Championship title with wild celebrations as two stars left Burnley 'in meltdown' with a cheeky karaoke song. Daniel Farke pipped Scott Parker to top spot on goal difference thanks to a 91st minute winner at Plymouth on Saturday. 12 12 And Leeds celebrated their latest second-tier triumph with a parade around the city on Monday. Thousands of supporters turned up to cheer on their side ahead of next season's Premier League return. But Leeds players continued to party into the night. And they gave Burnley a taste of their own medicine with a karaoke version of Natasha Bedingfield's hit song 'Unwritten'. The pop star sang the chart-topping tune live on the Turf Moor pitch following Burnley's final-day victory over Millwall. The Clarets had been set to clinch the Championship title before Manor Solomon's last-gasp Leeds winner. And the Lillywhites rubbed salt in the wound as Ethan Ampadu and Patrick Bamford sang 'Unwritten' at an afterparty with friends and family. Fans were quick to react, with one saying: 'One song for the Burnley fanbase in meltdown.' Another declared: 'Let them enjoy themselves.' While Ampadu himself added: 'OK I know I have a sore head right now. Me and Pat actually sang this song together in pre-season.' Burnley stars serenaded by chart-topping Noughties legend in surprise scenes 12 12 12 Meanwhile, Belgian winger Largie Ramazani got in the party mood with a karaoke rendition of 'We're all in this together' from High School Musical. He led a jubilant singalong as pals danced around him. And there was even a spot of guitar-playing from Bamford, who performed 'Wagon Wheel' by Darius Rucker alongside some fans. Finally, Leeds star led a chant of 'Champions again ole, ole' to toast their success after chairman Paraag Marathe confirmed that Farke will stay on as manager. He said: 'I'm very excited to run it back with Daniel and collaborate with him. 'I'm under no illusions that it is going to be easy. The past two seasons, the three promoted teams came straight back down but we have something they don't have. 'We have Daniel Farke first of all. I have ended the speculation. He is my man.' 12 12
Scottish Sun
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Leeds make final Daniel Farke decision as chairman issues nine-word statement after Premier League promotion
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LEEDS have made their final decision on the future of the promotion-winning manager Daniel Farke. The Yorkshire side sealed their return to the Premier League after relegation in 2023. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Daniel Farke's future at Leeds has been decided Credit: PA 2 The manager has helped the club return to the Premier League Credit: Getty Farke, 48, was also able to take Leeds to the Championship title as they edged out Burnley on goal difference. However, despite the great achievement, there had been question marks over Germany's future. It had been suggested that Leeds could sack Farke due to his experience in the Premier League. He suffered relegation with Norwich City in 2020 and was then sacked just 11 games into the 2021/22 season after coming back up. He has managed to achieve a win rate of just 12 per cent in the Premier League. He had also been on the end of some criticism at Elland Road after losing in the Play-Offs last season. Fans have also taken issue with his playing style, substitutes and until recently, an insistence on sticking with keeper Illan Meslier. Leeds chairman Paraag Marathe has issued a nine-word statement over the manager. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS He told the BBC: "I have ended the speculation. He is my man." He added, "I'm not going to make comments based on rumours and gossip. But now, today is that day. Leeds on track to win TWO trophies in same week ahead of final day of Championship season "I was waiting for the season to conclude. I wanted to win a trophy, just like Daniel did, just like the players did, just like all the staff did, and we got that goal. "My plan was always to come and speak to you all right after the season concluded, and so that time is now, and I want to tell you all that I'm very excited to run it back with Daniel. "I'm really excited about collaborating with Daniel, with Robbie Evans, who we promoted to managing director, with Adam Underwood, who we promoted to sporting director, and together, we are going to build the best squad that we can with every penny that we're allowed to spend to go and compete in the Premier League. Farke will be relieved with the news and can start planning for the summer ahead of the club's return to the Premier League.
The Sun
04-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Leeds make final Daniel Farke decision as chairman issues nine-word statement after Premier League promotion
LEEDS have made their final decision on the future of the promotion-winning manager Daniel Farke. The Yorkshire side sealed their return to the Premier League after relegation in 2023. 2 2 Farke, 48, was also able to take Leeds to the Championship title as they edged out Burnley on goal difference. However, despite the great achievement, there had been question marks over Germany's future. It had been suggested that Leeds could sack Farke due to his experience in the Premier League. He suffered relegation with Norwich City in 2020 and was then sacked just 11 games into the 2021/22 season after coming back up. He has managed to achieve a win rate of just 12 pe r cent in the Premier League. He had also been on the end of some criticism at Elland Road after losing in the Play-Offs last season. Fans have also taken issue with his playing style, substitutes and until recently, an insistence on sticking with keeper Illan Meslier. Leeds chairman Paraag Marathe has issued a nine-word statement over the manager. He told the BBC: "I have ended the speculation. He is my man." He added, "I'm not going to make comments based on rumours and gossip. But now, today is that day. "I was waiting for the season to conclude. I wanted to win a trophy, just like Daniel did, just like the players did, just like all the staff did, and we got that goal. "My plan was always to come and speak to you all right after the season concluded, and so that time is now, and I want to tell you all that I'm very excited to run it back with Daniel. "I'm really excited about collaborating with Daniel, with Robbie Evans, who we promoted to managing director, with Adam Underwood, who we promoted to sporting director, and together, we are going to build the best squad that we can with every penny that we're allowed to spend to go and compete in the Premier League. Farke will be relieved with the news and can start planning for the summer ahead of the club's return to the Premier League.
