Leeds United – Football Flame

2May

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Javi Gracia, Leeds United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Leeds United set to sack Javi Gracia with Sam Allardyce favourite to take over

Leeds United manager Javi Gracia (left) looks on in frustration during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Leeds United at Vitality Stadium on April 30, 2023 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom.Sam Allardyce is set to become Leeds United’s third manager of the season with the club poised to sack Javi Gracia following the 4-1 defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday. Leeds are only outside the relegation zone on goal difference after five Premier League games without a win. Director of football Victor Orta will also leave his role. Gracia took over from Jesse Marsch on 21 February and oversaw a 1-0 win over Southampton in his opening match – but the Whites took just seven points from a possible 30 after that. The humiliation at Bournemouth prompted a public statement from the playe...

22Apr

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Javi Gracia, Leeds United, UCL

Leeds’ survival hopes dealt blow by Fulham

Jack Harrison and Javi Gracia, Manager of Leeds United, look dejected following the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Leeds United at Craven Cottage on April 22, 2023 in London, England.Leeds United’s hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League were dealt another blow as Fulham condemned Javi Gracia’s side to a third successive defeat at Craven Cottage. Second-half goals from Harry Wilson and Andreas Pereira proved enough to earn victory for the hosts, who reinforced their bid to seal a top-half finish and climbed one place to ninth. But the loss means Leeds remain just two points above the relegation places, in 16th, before Everton, Nottingham Forest and Leicester City directly below them play later on Saturday. A quality first-time finish by Wilson, after Illan Me...

18Mar

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Leeds United, PREMIER LEAGUE, Wolverhampton

Leeds out of bottom three with victory at Wolves

Jonny of Wolverhampton Wanderers challenges Luke Ayling of Leeds United which resulted in him receiving a red card during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United at Molineux on March 18, 2023 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.Leeds climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone after holding off a late Wolves fightback to win an enthralling game at Molineux. The victory lifts Javi Gracia’s side – who started the day in 19th – four places and two points above the bottom three. Jack Harrison, who scored in last weekend’s 2-2 draw at home to Brighton, side-footed Wilfried Gnonto’s cut-back past Jose Sa to give the visitors an early lead after a bright start. Leeds doubled their advantage four minutes into the second half as Luke Ayling, left completel...

24Feb

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Javi Gracia, Leeds United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Javi Gracia ‘An easy decision to accept Leeds United challenge’

Former Watford manager Javi Gracia is seen prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Watford FC at St. James Park on August 31, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.Javi Gracia has acknowledged that it was an “easy” decision to accept the Leeds United managerial vacancy and he is relishing the “challenge” of attempting to steer the club away from the Premier League relegation zone. The 52-year-old was appointed the Whites’ new permanent manager on Tuesday, penning a “flexible contract”, just over two weeks after the dismissal of Jesse Marsch. Leeds have since confirmed that Gracia has been granted a work visa and will take charge of his first game on Saturday at home against Premier League basement club Southampton, who have confirmed the appointment of Ruben Se...

12Feb

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Leeds United, Marcus Rashford, PREMIER LEAGUE

Rashford goal sets Man Utd on way to win at Leeds

Marcus Rashford of Manchester United scores the team's first goal past Illan Meslier of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road on February 12, 2023 in Leeds, England. Manchester United scored twice in the final 10 minutes at Elland Road to leave manager-less Leeds deep in relegation trouble. Marcus Rashford broke the deadlock when he rose to meet Luke Shaw’s curling cross to head past Illan Meslier for his 21st goal of a superb season. Substitute Alejandro Garnacho then outpaced the home defence before beating Meslier at his near post to the obvious joy of manager Erik ten Hag on the touchline. The result was harsh on Leeds, who created a number of decent opportunities but could not beat visiting goalkeeper David de Gea....

25Jan

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Leeds United, TRANSFERS, Weston McKennie

Leeds United plot move for 24-year-old Serie A midfielder

Weston McKennie (#8 Juventus FC) during FC Juventus against AC Monza, Coppa Italia, at Allianz Stadium on January 19th, 2023.Leeds United are reportedly locked in talks with Juventus over the possibility of a winter move for American midfielder Weston McKennie, who is open to a move to Elland Road. According to Daily Mail, Leeds United have contacted Juventus over a potential transfer for energetic midfielder Weston McKennie this month. The Whites’ faithful are witnessing a full-fledged American revolution at Elland Road. A significant stake in the club is owned by 49ers Enterprises, who have links with San Francisco’s NFL team and are continuing to edge their way closer to a majority stake in Leeds. Jesse Marsch currently holds the position of head coach at Leeds, in addition to the two f...

22Jan

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Brentford, Jesse Marsch, Leeds United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Leeds held to frustrating draw by Brentford

Jesse Marsch the head coach / manager of Leeds United and Tyler Adams of Leeds United at full time during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Brentford FC at Elland Road on January 22, 2023 in Leeds, United Kingdom.Leeds United’s winless run in the Premier League extended to six games as they were held to a frustrating draw by Brentford. Jesse Marsch’s side had the better chances and forced Brentford goalkeeper David Raya into several good saves at Elland Road. Teenager Wilfried Gnonto, fresh from his double in the FA Cup win over Cardiff on Wednesday, had the best opening but his effort was kept out by Raya. Brentford failed to produce a shot on target but kept their discipline in defence to keep Leeds out and extend their unbeaten record to eight successive games. Bees forw...

13Jan

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Aston Villa, Leeds United, Leon Bailey, PREMIER LEAGUE

Bailey stars as Villa beat spirited Leeds

Maximilian Wober of Leeds United and Leon Bailey of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Leeds United at Villa Park on January 13, 2023 in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Leon Bailey had a hand in both goals as Aston Villa started the Premier League weekend with victory over a slightly unlucky Leeds. The Jamaican winger finished off a quick counter-attack after a great run by Boubacar Kamara in just the third minute to put the hosts ahead. That was Villa's only shot in the first half, with Leeds having two penalty appeals rejected, a Rodrigo goal disallowed for offside and missing big chances. Villa debutant Alex Moreno denied Rodrigo with a goalline clearance and keeper Emiliano Martinez pulled off a wonderful reaction stop to deny Jack Harrison from close range....

29Dec

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Erling Haaland, Leeds United, Manchester City, PREMIER LEAGUE

Haaland sets record as Man City beat Leeds

Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 0-2 during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester City at Elland Road on December 28, 2022 in Leeds, United Kingdom.Erling Haaland became the fastest player to reach 20 Premier League goals as Manchester City overcame a stubborn Leeds to reduce Arsenal’s lead at the top of the table to five points. Frustrated by a disciplined and determined home side and their own profligacy for much of the first half at Elland Road, City snatched the lead just before the break through Rodri’s follow-up finish and then sped into the distance in a one-sided second half. Having seen a couple of efforts saved early in the game, Haaland – playing in the city of his birth against the side he supports – did not cel...

23Oct

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Fulham FC, Leeds United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Fulham beat Leeds to increase pressure on Marsch

Bobby Decordova-Reid of Fulham celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-2 during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Fulham FC at Elland Road on October 23, 2022 in Leeds, United Kingdom.Leeds boss Jesse Marsch faces an uncertain future after Fulham came from behind to claim a win at Elland Road that leaves the Whites in in the Premier League bottom three and without a win in eight games. Second-half goals from Bobby Decordova-Reid and Willian sealed the game for the Cottagers – the former steering a header before the latter scored from close range to provoke mutiny among the home crowd. The last 10 minutes were played out to the sound of chants against Marsch and the club’s board with the final whistle greeted by boos from around the ground. Looking to boost their lowly ...