The Leeds United Courier
Squad21 Aug 2028
James Trafford keeps Leeds United in it on his own
Some afternoons a goalkeeper is the team. 8 saves, several of them the sort nobody expects to see stopped, and a scoreline that flatters everybody in front of him.
Market21 Aug 2028
So close: Anton Stach’s move dies late
The fee was agreed and the flight was looked at — and then the phone stopped ringing. Bristol Rovers moved on, Anton Stach reports back to Leeds United, and everybody pretends Monday is just Monday.
Market21 Aug 2028
Leeds United say no — this time
The offer from Milton Keynes Dons for Wilfried Gnonto was heard out and sent back the same day. First bids are rarely meant to succeed; they are meant to find out how loudly the door closes.
Player ratings21 Aug 2028
Daniel James was unplayable
Successful dribbles: 26. He went past people as if he had been told there was a prize for it, and by the end the full-back had stopped pretending to try.
Match19 Aug 2028
4 matches without a win for Leeds United
The run now stands at 4, and the questions being asked around Leeds United are no longer polite ones.
Transfer targets21 Aug 2028
Leeds United bid $180.0K for Marco Bizot
The offer went to Aston Villa this week and it is theirs to answer. First bids are rarely meant to succeed; they are meant to find out how loud the door closes.
Squad21 Aug 2028
Words at Leeds United training over how hard people work
Somebody said out loud what several people had been thinking. Harry Wilson is at the centre of it, and the squad will now find out whether the standard rises or the pair of them simply stop speaking.
Boardroom21 Aug 2028
6 academy graduates step up at Leeds United
Senior shirt numbers handed to boys the coaches have known since they were twelve. Most will not make it and all of them have already done the hard part.
Transfer targets21 Aug 2028
Leeds United rebuffed over Hugo Ekitiké
Not now, not at any price the club was prepared to say out loud. Chelsea have kept their man, and Leeds United go back to a list with one name crossed off it.
In brief
- Match A bad afternoon for Leeds United against Liverpool
- Market Leeds United promote Alexander White from within
- Market One of our own: Benjamin Brown joins the Leeds United first team