Friday, November 21

12.19pm - Goals from Leeds United defenders have been the rarest of beasts this term, and unlikely goal hero Ben Parker insists keeping the back door shut is taking the lion's share of the rearguard's attention.

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9.40am - Leeds United boss Gary McAllister has a clean bill of health for tomorrow's clash with Hartlepool United.

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8.45am - Gary McAllister is tipping wily striker Malcolm Christie to make a similar impact to Dougie Freedman during his stint at Elland Road.

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8.20am - Hartlepool manager Danny Wilson says he would gladly accept an ugly win at Leeds United tomorrow – if it puts an end to their run of gallant defeats.

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Thursday, November 20

11.50am - Pontefract-born defender Sam Collins is set to return to Hartlepool United's starting XI for Saturday's clash at Elland Road.

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11.13am - Ben Parker is eyeing a roving commission at Leeds United – after savouring his sweet maiden strike in the emphatic 5-2 FA Cup replay win at Northampton Town.

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9.56am - Leeds lad Andy Monkhouse will cop plenty of stick from his mates if Hartlepool United claim their first-ever win at Elland Road on Saturday.

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8.36am - Leeds United booked a mouth-watering FA Youth Cup third-round home date with Liverpool following a comfortable 3-0 success at minnows Oadby Town last night.

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8.12am - Former Leeds striker Tore Andre Flo is set to sign for Whites' League One rivals MK Dons.

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Wednesday, November 19

9.21am - Aidan White will be the star turn on show for Leeds United's young guns when they make the trip to Leicestershire minnows Oadby Town in the second round of the FA Youth Cup tonight.

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8.57am - Sir Alan Sugar delivers his damning verdict on Peter Ridsdale's Leeds United tenureship. Click here to see a video of the former Spurs supremo give his opinion while at lland Road last night.

8.12am - Stuart Pearce admits Fabian Delph gave him food for thought with an effervescent late debut cameo for England Under-21s last night.

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Monday, November 17

1.40pm - Leeds United's FA Cup opponents Northampton Town will be without the services of Sheffield United loan man Kyle Walker at Sixfields this evening.

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11.37am - Leeds United's former assistant manager, Gus Poyet, has given the club a ringing endorsement ahead of tonight's FA Cup first round replay at Northampton Town.

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10.33am - The depth and calibre of Leeds United's squad has been a regular topic of discussion this season, but the resilience of their players will undergo a stringent examination at Northampton Town tonight.

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9.34am - Leeds United have handed a two-week trial to Cork City skipper Dan Murray.

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8.02am - Local derbies are notoriously unpredictable, but the defeat suffered by Leeds United on Saturday was more than a continuation of that long-running trend.

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7.16am - Sunderland have been linked with a £5.5m bid for Leeds' midfield sensation Fabian Delph.

According to reports, Roy Keane's Black Cats are set to make a big-money move for the highly-rated teenager, who has been watched by a host of clubs including Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle.

Saturday, November 15

8.46am - Leeds United's newly-found stability has left Gary McAllister enjoying what he feels is his most positive spell as a Football League manager.

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7.08am - Robert Snodgrass has leapt to the defence of Leeds United's porous backline in the wake of the club's frustrating exit from the Carling Cup.

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Friday, November 14

1.41pm - Huddersfield Town caretaker boss Gerry Murphy believes his side need a character like Gary McAllister at the helm to help them through their current troubles.

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10.31am - Striker Liam Dickinson will seek the perfect send- off tomorrow in the final game of his loan spell at Huddersfield Town.

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9.11am - Full-back Robbie Williams says Huddersfield Town are undaunted by the prospect of tomorrow's lunchtime showdown at fierce rivals Leeds United.

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8.21am - Leeds United manager Gary McAllister insists his side will not hesitate to take full advantage of a club in turmoil if Huddersfield Town's problems continue at Elland Road tomorrow.

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Thursday, November 13

4.09pm - Hull City have refused to comment on reports that recent Leeds United target Dean Windass and Marlon King had a fight at a Scarborough casino.

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3.25pm - Huddersfield United ace Andy Holdsworth insists victory in Saturday's clash at Elland Road can ignite Town's lacklustre campaign.

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2.15pm - Premiership referee Chris Foy will be the man in the middle for Leeds United's crunch White Rose home derby with Huddersfield on Saturday.

The 45-year-old Merseyside whistle-blower has shown 31 yellow cards and no red cards so far this term, handing out at average of 3.88 yellows per game.

1.15pm - Huddersfield Town striker Keigan Parker will be available for Town's derby at Elland Road on Saturday, despite being sent off for the reserves in mid-week.

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12.15 - Former Leeds United and Spurs assistant boss Gustavo Poyet has emerged as a candidate to succeed Aidy Boothroyd at Watford.

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10.19 - Neil Kilkenny walked out of Pride Park on Tuesday night with the feeling that Leeds United are now equipped for a year in the Championship.

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9.36am -Fabian Delph's England Under-21 call-up is confirmation the 18-year-old midfielder is destined for a career in the Premier League, says former Leeds United defender Norman Hunter.

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Tuesday, November 11

1.23pm - Leeds United chairman Ken Bates has called for an end to speculation about the future of Fabian Delph.

He said: "This is the last time I'm saying it: Fabian has just signed a four-year contract and is with us until 2012. We do not intend to comment any further on this speculation anywhere."

12.46pm - For a full preview of Leeds United's clash with Derby County, click here

11.31am - Leeds United's FA Cup first round replay at Northampton Town has been moved to next Monday evening (kick-off 7.45pm).

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8.50am - Leeds United are set to unleash their leading scorer on a weakened Derby County defence tonight after seeing Jermaine Beckford prove his fitness during an intensive weekend of rehabilitation.

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7.24am - Alan Sheehan returned to first-team training yesterday after a month-long lay-off with a torn hamstring, but Leeds United boss McAllister indicated that the left-back will not be considered for selection against Derby County tonight.

Monday, November 10

11.45am - Robert Snodgrass is hoping his man-of-the-match performance against Northampton Town will keep him at the forefront of Leeds United's plans for tomorrow's crucial Carling Cup clash with Derby County.

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8.22am - Alan Sheehan will be denied a hasty return to Leeds United's campaign as the club look to prevent a recurrence of his hamstring injury.

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Friday, November 7

3.32am - Leon Constantine's career with Leeds United is aptly summarised by the fact that if he starts and finishes Northampton Town's FA Cup tie tonight, it will be only his second 90-minute appearance at Elland Road.
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10.29am - Gary McAllister wants Leeds United to draw inspiration from Liverpool's FA Cup triumph in 2001 when they enter the competition against Northampton tonight.
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7.57am - Leeds United are on the verge of deciding whether to offer a contract to Malcolm Christie after casting their eye over the striker in training.
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Thursday, November 6

7.10am - Click here to watch the latest edition of the Boot Room looking forward Friday's FA Cup clash against Northampton Town.

Wednesday, November 5

3.27pm - Leeds United have confirmed that their former defender Ian Harte is training with the club. The full-back, who played for Leeds between 1995 and 2003 and made almost 300 appearances, featured in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Nottingham Forest yesterday.

2.09am - Click here to enjoy a replay of today's Leeds United live webchat. Issues include Fabian Delph, January signings, Huddersfield Town derby and Northampton in the FA Cup.

10.27am - Leeds United chairman Ken Bates has told the club's supporters to ignore the rumour mill surrounding Fabian Delph and once again stated categorically that their hottest property is not for sale.
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10.20am - Fomrer Leeds United coach Aidy Boothroyd is the red hot favourite to take over as Huddersfield Town boss, with Harrogate-based bookmakers SkyBet suspending betting on his potential appointment.
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8.46am - Leeds United's U-18s side progressed to the second stage of the FA Youth Cup yesterday evening.
They claimed a 2-0 victory over Chester at the Deva Stadium to secure a place in round two.

Tuesday, November 4

10.58am - Jonathan Howson and Gary McAllister have rallied behind Jermaine Beckford and backed the Leeds United striker to bring a swift end to his goal drought.
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10.24am - Leeds United's promising midfielder, Fabian Delph, has been included in the shortlist for League One's player of the month award for October.
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8.52am - Leeds United's Under-18 squad will begin their FA Youth Cup campaign at Chester City this evening.
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Monday, November 3

12.55pm - Gary McAllister insists the 1-0 win at Cheltenham had vindicated his single-minded selection policy.
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9.41am - YEP chief soccer writer Phil Hay gives his verdict on how United's players performed at Whaddon Road.
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8.00am - Gary McAllister has clarified speculation which arose last week suggesting Dean Windass was poised to leave Hull City and sign on loan for Leeds United.
United's boss claimed rumours of an impending deal for the 39-year-old striker were without foundation.
"At this moment of time, if I'm looking to strengthen then I'll be looking to strengthen in other areas of the park," said McAllister.

7.55am - Bradley Johnson hopes Brighton and Hove Albion will prove the perfect outlet for him as the midfielder attempts to prove that he is worth a place in Leeds United's first team.
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strong>Saturday, November 1

7.24am - David Prutton has paid tribute to the longevity of Dean Windass after a friendly encounter with the veteran Hull City striker this week.

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strong>Friday, October 31

10.22am - Defenders Rui Marques and Alan Sheehan are not expected to feature in Leeds United's clash at Cheltenham Town tomorrow.

8.30am - Gary McAllister has again played down rumours linking Dean Windass with a loan move to Elland Road.

McAllister said: "I'm more than happy with the squad at this current time and have no immediate plans to add players to it."

strong>Thursday, October 30

10.27 - Bradley Johnson today pledged to resume his battle for a first-team place at Leeds United in January and ensure his transfer on loan to Brighton does not lead to a permanent move away from Elland Road.

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8.16 am - Frazer Richardson says Leeds United need a rapid return to the unwavering consistency which carried the club through nine matches without defeat at the start of this season.

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strong>Wednesday, October 29

9.40am - Leeds United boss Gary McAllister has admitted his side's away form is causing him "concern" following last night's 1-0 defeat at Southend.

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7.52am - Bradley Johnson scored twice on his debut for Brighton last night, 24 hours after joining the club on loan from Leeds until January 3.

The midfielder's brace helped Albion to a 3-2 victory over Leicester City at the Withdean Stadium.

strong>Tuesday, October 28

12.03pm - Hull City striker Dean Windass has admitted he would be interested in a move to Leeds United.

He said: "I want to make it clear that my priority is still to get back in the Hull team, but if Phil Brown tells me I can go, Leeds would definitely be a club I'd consider joining."

11.30am - Former Leeds United striker Dougie Freedman is poised to end a five-game absence tonight – in time to face the club he inspired to last season's play-off final.

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9.17am - Leeds United have doubts over the fitness of Andrew Hughes and David Lucas for tonight's Coca-Coca League One clash at Southend United.

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6.06am - Leeds United midfielder Bradley Johnson has joined Brighton on loan until January 3.

strong>Monday, October 27


2.11pm - Leeds United's FA Cup first-round tie against Northampton Town will be played on Friday, November 7 (kick-off 7.45pm). The match at Elland Road has been chosen by Setanta for live television coverage.

9.24am - Andrew Hughes and David Lucas are Leeds United's main fitness doubts ahead of tomorrow's clash with Southend United. Midfielder Hughes has a groin strain while goalkeeper Lucas missed Saturday's game against Walsall through illness.

8.02am - Click here to see a slideshow of photos from Leeds United's victory over Walsall.

6.55am - Leeds United have been handed a home clash with Northampton Town in the first round of the FA Cup.

strong>Friday, October 24

12.36pm - Rui Marques is back in contention for tomorrow's clash with Walsall after shaking off a back injury while midfielder Andrew Hughes is less likely to be involved due to a groin strain.

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8.02am - Tottenham defender Jonathan Woodgate claims Juande Ramos' side are worse than the Leeds side who were infamously relegated from the Premier League.

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strong>Thursday, October 23

4.25pm - Leeds United midfielder Ian Westlake has joined League One rivals Cheltenham Town on loan until December.

1.48pm - United players Paul Huntington and Andrew Hughes are both struggling with groin injuries ahead of Saturday's home clash with Walsall.

11.32am - Leeds United's Andrew Hughes has hailed the performances of striker Luciano Becchio.

Hughes said: "For me, Luciano's been our main man.Everyone can see the impact he makes and I don't think defenders like playing him."

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8.04am - Former Leeds United ace Ian Harte has linked up with Norwegian side Valerenga on trial.

The Irishman is currently a free agent after he was released by the Black Cats at the end of last season.


strong>Wednesday, October 22

11.29am - Leeds United boss has called for calm from his players following last night's 2-1 victory over Leyton Orient.

"There was a little feeling of anxiousness here," he said. "We've got to calm down. We've played 12 games and we want to be right up there sitting at the top of the league, but there has to be a realisation that we can't just be expected to roll teams over.

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8.48am - Leeds United have extended goalkeeper Alan Martin's loan at non-league club Barrow until November 22.

strong>Monday, October 20

11.17am - Tickets for Leeds United's Yorkshire derby against Huddersfield Town at Elland Road on November 15 have gone on general sale today. Supporters can buy tickets on line or at Elland Road's ticket office. The club are opening the upper tier of the East Stand for the League One clash.

8.28am - Leeds United will continue to assess the condition of Paul Telfer today in the hope that the 36-year-old defender's groin strain will clear up in time for tomorrow's clash with Leyton Orient.

strong>Friday, October 17

9.02am - Ian Westlake has returned to Leeds United from Cheltenham Town after the two clubs were unable to agree terms to extend the midfielder's stay at Whaddon Road.

7.28am - Left-back Alan Sheehan will be missing from Leeds United's line-up at Millwall on Saturday.

The defender is suffering from a torn hamstring and United are yet to determine a timeline for his recovery.

strong>Thursday, October 16

2.02pm - Veteran defender Paul Telfer will miss Leeds United's clash at Millwall on Saturday due to a groin injury.


10.53am - The latest edition of the Boot Room previewing United's visit to Millwall is now live. Other issues include Fabian Delph, injuries and recent results.
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10.45am - Millwall manager Kenny Jackett says Dougie Freedman was the key to Leeds United's 2-0 win at the New Den last season.
"He showed the quality and the experience that you expect of a player like him," said Jackett. "He was the key that unlocked our defence."

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strong>Wednesday, October 15

12.50pm - Remember to join Phil Hay and Andrew Hutchinson for an hour long Leeds United webchat today at 1pm.
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8.26am - Striker Malcolm Christie made a 90-minute outing as Leeds United's reserves lost 1-0 at Scunthorpe United last night.

strong>Monday, October 13

3.10pm - Leeds United's out-of-favour midfielder Ian Westlake is set to play as a trialist for Cheltenham Town in the League One club's reserve clash with Swindon Town tomorrow. Westlake has not featured under Gary McAllister this term and would be allowed to leave Elland Road on loan.

10.44am - Brighton boss Micky Adams blamed the Seagulls 'horrendous' end to the first half for his side's defeat at Elland Road.

Adams said: "One goal you can accept but to concede another straight away was horrendous."

8.28am - Leeds United boss Gary McAllister was delighted with the way his side snuffed out the challenge of Brighton on Saturday.

He said: "Performance-wise, I wasn't too bothered – we'd just have taken the three points. But here at Elland Road we got the performance and the three points."


Saturday, October 11

7.58am - Leeds United boss Gary McAllister believes automatic promotion is his only goal this season - the play-offs are not an option.

He said: "We're looking for automatic promotion and I can't hide from that. I can't go round the houses and say any different."


Friday, October 10

11.31am - Leeds United are drawing up an ambitious supporter-investment scheme which they hope will see their fans secure the £6million repurchase of the club's Thorp Arch training complex.
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8.43am - Brighton boss Micky Adams could be forced into fielding a second-string strikeforce against Leeds United tomorrow due to injuries.

With Nicky Forster definitely out and Glenn Murray doubtful, Adams could turn to on-loan Joe Anyinsah and defender Adam Virgo as his makeshift front pairing.

Thursday, October 9

1.19pm - Click here to watch the latest edition of The Boot Room as Philk Hay and Andrew Hutchinson look forward to the visit of Brighton.


12.40pm - Rotherham United boss Mark Robins was delighted with his side's efforts against Leeds United.

He said: "We put in a really good disciplined performance. Although Leeds are not in the Championship, they are a very good side with some quality players and even though they left one or two out it was still a very strong team."

11.05am - Gary McAllister admits it is very difficult for him to defend the back four after last night's defeat.
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10.19am - YEP chief football writer Phil Hay rates how Leeds United's players performed against Rotherham United last night.
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9.10am - Prolific Brighton striker Glenn Murray is rated as "touch and go" for south-coast club's big test at Elland Road on Saturday.
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8.28am - Click here to read a match report from Leeds United's JTP defeat at the hands of Rotherham United.

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Wednesday October 8

12.18pm - Leeds United boss Gary McAllister believes the Johnstone's Paint Trophy is very important for his side.

He said: "It's not our country's most high-profile competition but along with the Carling Cup, it has been a good chance for the fringe players to show me what they're all about, and it allows the squad to rotate."


8.15am - Gary McAllister will have his whole squad to choose from for tonight's JP Trophy clash at Rotherham United.

Keeper David Lucas has recovered from a serious finger injury and left-back Alan Sheehan is also fit after missing the trip to Peterborough with a shin problem.


Monday October 6
3.04pm - Manchester United's flamboyant former star Eric Cantona has revealed he had a 'bad relationship' with manager Howard Wilkinson during his spell at Leeds United.


Saturday, October 4

7.40am - Gary McAllister will keep tabs on trialist midfielder Jacques Maghoma – but has revealed that there are imminent plans to offer him a deal.

Friday, October 3

2.20pm - United striker Jermaine Beckford has been named PFA 2UP League One fans player of the month for September.

1.34pm - Gary McAllister has praised Leeds United's travelling fans ahead of the Whites' clash at Peterborough tomorrow.

A sell-out crowd of 13,500 will greet the Whites when they run out at London Road where they will be roared on by a whopping 4,200 visiting fans and McAllister said: "The numbers are testimony to our fans.

"I'm biased of course, but they are second to none as far as I'm concerned. They've been excellent since the day I arrived and I'm sure if there were more tickets available, there would be more Leeds fans going to Peterborough."



8.15am - Apart from Alan Sheehan's hamstring injury, Leeds United boss Gary McAllister reports a clean bill of health, with Aidan White set to continue at left-back against Peterborough tomorrow.


Thursday, October 2


1.32pm - Millwall boss Kenny Jackett has won the Coca-Cola League One manager of the month award for September ahead of Leeds United's Gary McAllister.

1.04pm - Defender Alan Sheehan will not travel with the Leeds United squad to Peterborough United due to a hamstring complaint.

7.50am - Leeds United's opponents on Saturday, Peterborough are on course for the first sell-out for a Football League match in their 48-year league tenure with a near 15,000 crowd set to pack into London Road – including 4,200 Whites fans.


Wednesday, October 1

11.15am - A late wonder strike from David Foley saw unlucky Leeds United Reserves suffer their second Central League East Division home reverse this term when they went down 2-1 to Hartlepool last night.

8.09am - A 49th-minute strike from Lloyd Dyer saw big promotion rivals Leicester City leapfrog Leeds United and move into pole position in League One last night following a 1-0 success at Colchester.

United are now fourth in the table.

Tuesday, September 30

4.27pm - Leeds United have been fined £7,500, with a further suspended fine of £12,500, for using an unlicensed agent in the signing of Anthony Elding from Stockport last January.


Monday, September 29

12.43am - Gary McAllister had nothing but praise for the Elland Road crowd following Saturday's 1-0 victory over Hereford. He said: "I thought they showed a lot of appreciation.

"They could see that Hereford were coming here to frustrate and get bodies behind the ball but they could see a patience in our play and the right ethos. They stayed with us throughout."

8.10am - Hereford United boss Graham Turner admitted it was a pleasure to come to grounds like Elland Road, despite his team's 1-0 defeat on Saturday.

He said: "We've worked hard, tremendously hard, to come through the Conference, come through the Second Division to come to places like this.

"It's a pleasure to come to places like this."


Saturday, September 27

7.40am - Leeds United will find out their next opponents in the Carling Cup when the draw takes place for the fourth round on Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday programme from around 12.15pm this lunchtime.

Friday, September 26

1.59 - Former Leeds United boss David O'Leary has reportedly shown an interest in taking up the permanant managerial role at Newcastle if he was approached by the club.

10.55am - Leeds United will be without Alan Sheehan for tomorrow's clash with Hereford. The full-back completes a three-game ban after the game.

However, Robert Snodgrass has resumed training after a brief stomach upset and may be fit enough to take his place on the bench.

Rui Marques is also available despite a minor fitness concern.


7.45am - Terry Venables has revealed the reason he turned down the chance to become Newcastle's interim manager, insisting the club "means too much to too many people" to agree to a match-by-match deal.

The 65-year-old former Leeds United boss admitted he would have been interested in taking the job on a long-term basis and described himself as "honoured" to be approached about the post, which was vacated when Kevin Keegan departed in acrimony earlier this month.

Thursday, September 25

10:46am - Hereford United boss Graham Turner believes his side have nothing fear from their trip to Elland Road on Saturday.

He said: "A lot of players who played at Elland Road last year will be going back there and we enjoyed that experience. There is nothing to fear."

9.06am - Former Leeds United manager Terry Venables will decide today whether to become interim manager of troubled Newcastle.

Venables is the latest in the frame to take over since the departure of Kevin Keegan and the decision of owner Mike Ashley to put the club up for sale.

Wednesday, September 24

11.56am - Our live Leeds United Boot Room webchat is due to go live in just over an hour. This is your chance to have your say on last night's Carling Cup victory or ask chief football writer Phil Hay and his Boot Room co-host Andrew Hutchinson anything and everything about United. Click here to set a reminder.

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7.57am - Click here to see a slideshow of photos from Leeds United's win over Hartlepool United.

Tuesday, September 23

1.05pm - Leeds United boss Gary McAllister believes his in-form side can still get better. He said: "There's more to come and we'll keep striving to making ourselves better by cutting out the unforced errors.

"It's still early in the season and we just want to keep it going. We look to Hartlepool, and then to Hereford on Saturday.


11.15am - Leeds-born winger Andy Monkhouse expects his side to go all out for victory tonight when Hartlepool United take on Leeds United in the Carling Cup.

He said: "Leeds are in our league so it's not like we're going to Manchester United.

"We're going to Elland Road, where a lot of the lads have played before. So we'll go there hoping to get a win. Let's have a look at the fourth round if we can."


8.35am - A goal from 17-year-old Sam Jones earned Leeds United Reserves a 1-0 victory at Bradford City Reserves last night.

Monday, September 22

1.10pm - Leeds United centre-back Ross Wilkinson has joined UniBond League side Ossett Albion on a month's loan.

12.32pm - Leeds United's League One rivals Colchester United have parted company with manager Geraint Williams. Williams has stepped down after Saturday's 3-0 defeat to MK Dons which left Colchester second from bottom in the table.

7.41am - Gary McAllister expects Aidan White to complete a full week of training, despite the 16-year-old leaving the field at Carlisle United on Saturday with a minor injury. White's full league debut ended after 55 minutes but McAllister said: "This doesn't affect him during the week in training."

Saturday, September 20

7.10am - United boss Gary McAllister lightened his squad yesterday by allowing full-back Scott Gardner to take up another loan period with Farsley Celtic.

Gardner completed a month at Throstle Nest last season, making three appearances for Farsley, and the 20-year-old will spend the next four weeks with the Conference North club.



Friday, September 19

12.37pm - Former Leeds striker Michael Bridges has surprised Carlisle's medical staff by being passed fit for tomorrow's clash at Brunton Park. Bridges was ruled out of the game earlier in the week but is now expected to be named on the bench.

8.15am - Leeds United ace Jonny Howson is confident his side can gain all three points at Carlisle United tomorrow.

He said: "It's probably as difficult an away game as we're going to get this season, but going to Scunthorpe on the first day wasn't any easier and we came through that with three points."

Thursday, September 18

1.32pm - United first-team coach and former Carlisle boss Neil McDonald believes Saturday's clash between Leeds and Carlisle will be one to remember.

He said: "Both clubs are in a good position and it's set up for an excellent game. They're very strong at home and we're very dangerous away. Something's got to give."


8.12am - Leeds United have sold out the remainder of their tickets for Saturday's clash with Carlisle United at Brunton Park.

Wednesday, September 17

1.24pm - Former Leeds United numger two Gus Poyet has ruled himself out of the Newcastle running, claiming the club is in "a bit of a mess".

11:14am - Carlisle United boss John Ward is expecting Saturday's clash with Leeds United to be his side's biggest game of the season so far.

"Saturday's game isn't a six-pointer as such," said Ward. "But it is a top-six clash, and you might say that's the same thing. We both want to stay there right through to the end of the season.

"Everyone thinks of Leeds as a big game, but it's especially true for us because of the matches we had against them last season."

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9.26am - Following their displays in Leeds United's 3-1 win at Swindon on Saturday, Jermaine Beckford and Fabian Delph have been named in this week's Coca Cola League One Team of the Week.

Tuesday, September 16

2.32pm - Leeds United still have a handful of away tickets remaining for Saturday's game at Carlisle United. All available tickets will remain on sale until noon on Friday.

11.56am - Leeds United goalkeeper Casper Ankergren looks likely to miss Saturday clash with Carlisle United after sustaining an ankle injury in training last week. Ankergren has undergone X-rays, which revealed no serious damage, but the damage is expected to rule him out of United's trip to Brunton Park.

Monday, September 15

1.36pm - Carlisle United manager John Ward has warned that Leeds United will feel the backlash from their 2-1 loss to Scunthorpe United on Saturday. Carlisle suffered their first league defeat of the season at Glanford Park, but Ward said: "If we play like that against Leeds we've got a good chance of beating them."

12.11pm - Former Leeds United striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has announced his retirement from professional football. The Dutchman, 36, scored 42 goals in 87 appearances for Leeds, who he joined in 1997 from Boavista. He has decided to retire after leaving Cardiff City at the end of last season.

8.57am - Leeds United left-back Alan Sheehan will begin a three-match suspension during Saturday's clash with Carlisle United at Brunton Park. The defender, who was sent off during United's 3-1 win over Swindon Town, is also set to miss the club's Carling Cup tie against Hartlepool United and their league meeting with Hereford United.

Saturday, September 13

7.25am - Defender Patrick Kanyuka has been ruled out of his side's clash with Leeds United today due to a hamstring injury.

Midfielder Kasali Yinka Casal is also doubtful for the game.

Former United trainee Barry Corr could make a return to the Swindon first team.

Friday, September 12

8.26am - Former Derby County and Middlesbrough striker Malcolm Christie is back training with Leeds United having come close to securing a contract with the club last season.

Christie, who is a free agent, will train at Thorp Arch while he attempts to rejoin the professional ranks. Christie has been without a playing contract since leaving Middlesbrough in 2007.

Thursday, September 11

9.32am - Former Leeds United winger Aaron Lennon is on a shortlist of players who will be targeted by Real Madrid in January, according to reports today. Lennon is currently on the books of Tottenham Hotspur, who he joined from Leeds in 2005.

8.02am - Leeds United boss Gary McAllister has ruled out the possibility of adding Sunderland striker Anthony Stokes to his squad during the current emergency loan window.

Stokes is out of favour at the Stadium of Light, but McAllister said: "He was a player we enquired about last season and he didn't want to come here.

"If players are reluctant to take up an opportunity here then it's not something we pursue."


10.50am - Join the Boot Room's Phil Hay and Andrew Hutchinson this lunchtime for an hour of live webchat where Leeds United's win against Bradford City and other issues will come under the spotlight.
To go to the chat page and set a reminder, click here.



8.00am - Oliver Hotchkiss and Ian Westlake both found the net as Leeds United's reserves claimed a 2-1 victory at Barnsley last night, their first win of the season.

Monday, September 8

2.00pm - Leeds United's Johnstone's Paint Trophy tie against Rotherham United will be staged on Wednesday, October 8 after being selected for live coverage by Sky Sports. United will receive a ticket allocation of around 2,500 for the second-round clash at Don Valley Stadium.

10.23am - Leeds expect Paul Telfer to be fit for Saturday's game against Swindon Town after the defender finished their 5-2 victory over Crewe Alexandra with a minor groin complaint. Boss Gary McAllister said: "Towards the end he felt a bit of tug on his groin, but he should be fine."

Saturday, September 6

1.42pm - Leeds United have been drawn away to Rotherham United in the second round of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy northern section. Leeds are due to visit Don Valley Stadium during the week beginning October 6 having reach round two with a victory over another of their Yorkshire rivals, Bradford City.

Friday, September 5

12.30pm - Crewe pair Chris McCready and Joel Grant have both been ruled out of tomorrow's clash with Leeds United at Elland Road.

The pair have both been suffering with hamstring strains.

8.30am - Newcastle were last night facing a fans revolt as an 11th-hour rescue plan failed to prevent Kevin Keegan's resignation with ex-Leeds United boss Dennis Wise blamed by fans for the departure.

Meanwhile, Wise's former number two at Elland Road Gus Poyet - first team coach at Tottenham - has emerged as the hot favourite to succeed Keegan at St James's Park.

Thursday, September 4

1.34pm - The second round draw of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy is due to take place on Saturday during Sky TV's Soccer AM programme.

12.29pm - The new edition of the Boot Room previewing Saturday's game against Crewe is now live.
Click here to watch the programme.


11.36am - Former United striker Anthony Elding is looking forward to returning to Elland Road with his new club Crewe Alexandra on Saturday.

He said: "It'll be good to see a few of the Leeds players on Saturday.

"I'm confident that if I'd been given the chance I'd have scored 20 goals for Leeds this season, and I'd love to score the winning goal on Saturday."

8.05am - The Football League have credited United's first goal in their 2-2 draw with Bristol Rovers to Jermaine Beckford, taking his tally for the season to seven.


Wednesday, September 3
7.46am - To see a slideshow of the violent scenes outside Elland Road before last night's game, click here.
Tuesday, September 2

1.59pm - Former Leeds United boss Dennis Wse has been tipped as the next manager of Newcastle United following the departure of Kevin Keegan.

10.58am - Leeds United boss Gary McAllister is looking forward to locking horns with his Bradford City counterpart Stuart McCall tonight.

McAllister said: "I have a lot of respect for Stuart. We go back a long way. He's an old room-mate of mine from my Scotland days so I know him very well. He was a privilege to play alongside but come Tuesday we'll be fighting (to get into) the next round."


8.16am - Watch the latest edition of the Boot Room previewing Leeds United's cup tie against Bradford City. Click here to see it.

7.15am - Ex-Leeds United player Dougie Freedman joined Southend United on a free transfer from Crystal Palace last night.

The striker played a key role for the Whites last season but the Elland Road club decided against signing the player on permanent terms.


6.15am - Sebastien Carole has parted company with Leeds United after having his contract terminated by mutual consent.

Carole made 52 appearances for Leeds but had not featured in McAllister's senior squad at all this season, and his departure was announced hours ahead of the summer transfer deadline.

Monday, September 1

9.30am - Paul Telfer and Alan Sheehan are Leeds United's main fitness doubts ahead of tomorrow's Johnstone's Paint Trophy clash with Bradford City at Elland Road. Telfer (groin) and Sheehan (concussion) were both missing from Saturday's 2-2 draw against Bristol Rovers.

Friday, August 29

1.03pm - Former Leeds United winger James Milner has joined Aston Villa from Newcastle for a fee of around £10m.

The England Under-21 international has put pen to paper on a deal which will keep him at Villa Park until the summer of 2012.

12.45pm - Leeds United have been charged by the Football Association over allegations that an unlicensed agent was used in the transfer of striker Anthony Elding to Elland Road.

8.32am - Leeds United boss Gary McAllister is still not certain of having Alan Sheehan available for tomorrow's clash with Bristol Rovers.

Sheehan suffered a head injury at Yeovil last Saturday and missed the midweek victory over Crystal Palace with concussion, and Leeds are awaiting the results of a neurologist's assessment.

7.15am - Leeds United have finalised their defensive ranks for the season ahead by tying Paul Telfer to a permanent contract.

The experienced defender has agreed a one-year deal after completing the first four weeks of the season with Leeds on non-contract terms.


Thursday, August 28

11.15am - Bristol Rovers hope to conclude a deal with Bournemouth to sign striker Jo Kuffour in time for Saturday's clash with Leeds United.

7.30am - Leeds midfielder Curtis Weston has completed a free transfer to Gillingham.

The 21-year-old has been on loan at Priestfield since the start of the season and has now left Elland Road permanently after making only one league start for United.


Wednesday, August 27

12.42pm - Former Leeds United winger James Milner has handed in a transfer request at Newcastle United.

A club statement said: "Newcastle can confirm that it has received a written transfer request from James Milner.

"The club is very disappointed that James sees his footballing future as away from St James' Park. He is a valued member of the squad and it is only a year ago that he signed an improved long-term contract."

Wednesday, August 27

11.47am - Neil Warnock, Palace's manager, could not explain his side's heavy defeat to Leeds United last night.

He said: "You'd expect one of my teams to perform better than that. Some of the lads let me down.

"I'm not used to coming to Leeds and losing.

"I usually enjoy putting one over on them but they thoroughly deserved the win. I've no complaints."



Wednesday, August 27

9.21am - Leeds United boss Gary McAllister was delighted by his side's 4-0 victory against Crystal Palace in the Carling Cup last night but the Leeds manager insisted he had no preference as to who the club draw in the next stage of the Carling Cup.

"We'll take whoever comes out the hat," he said. "The fortunate thing with having the squad we do is that we're always going to field a strong side.

"I've got to be pleased after that performance. I always had it in mind to make a few changes and use a different formation and I thought it worked."



Tuesday, August 18

10.42am - Leeds United have named a strong line-up for tonight's reserve-team clash with Huddersfield Town at Elland Road. Lubomir Michalik, Neil Kilkenny, Bradley Johnson and Luciano Becchio are among the players included in United's starting side.

8.55am - Southend United have failed with an attempt to sign Leeds United midfielder Jonathan Douglas on loan. The League One club are understood to have expressed an interest in Douglas last week, according to sources in Essex, but have now recruited Lee Sawyer on loan from Chelsea.

Monday, August 18

1.35pm - Leeds United's reserves begin their Central League East season with a clash against Huddersfield Town at Elland Road tomorrow night (ko 7pm). A number of players on the fringes of Gary McAllister's senior squad are likely to be involved.

Saturday, August 16

1.00pm - Leeds United will clash with West Yorkshire rivals Bradford City in the first round of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy. Stuart McCall's side will travel to Elland Road on Tuesday, September 2 (ko 7.45pm). It is the first meeting between the clubs since City were thrashed 6-1 at Elland Road in 2001.

Friday, August 15

1.56pm - Click here to read David Prutton interview.

8.36am - Robert Snodgrass is facing a late fitness test on a hamstring injury as he battles to take his place in Leeds United's team for their first home game of the new season.
Click here for full story.

Thursday, August 14

2.56pm -The latest edition of the Boot Room is now online.
Click here to watch the Leeds United preview programme.

11.58am - Neil Kilkenny's hopes of winning an Olympic medal have ended after the Australian national football squad were eliminated from the Games in Beijing.
The Socceroos were beaten 1-0 by the Ivory Coast yesterday, leaving them second bottom in Group A behind the African nation and Argentina.
Kilkenny has missed Leeds United's first two matches of the season as a result of his involvement in China and will also be absent from the squad to face Oldham Athletic at Elland Road on Saturday.

8.25am - Leeds United have been handed a home tie against Crystal Palace in the second round of the Carling Cup.
Click here for more details.

Wednesday, August 13

12.34pm - Gary McAllister today vowed to fight off any bids for Jermaine Beckford before the transfer window closes after the striker's first professional hat-trick fired Leeds United into the second round of the Carling Cup.
Click here for full story.

10.50am - German model and closet Leeds United fan Claudia Ciesla played a game of 'keepy uppy' when she dropped in at Elland Road.

* Click here to watch video of Claudia Ciesla on her visit to Elland Road.
* Click here to enjoy a slideshow of pictures of Claudia Ciesla.

8.23am - Click here to enjoy a picture slideshow of match action from Leeds United's 5-2 Carling Cup win.

7.21am - Leeds United swept into the second round of the Carling Cup after a ruthless rout of Chester City at the Deva Stadium.
Click here for match report.

Monday, August 11

2.01pm - Enoch Showunmi and David Prutton have emerged as doubts for tomorrow's Carling Cup tie against Chester City after sustaining slight knocks during Saturday's 2-1 win over Scunthorpe United.

10.30am - Gary McAllister says he is planning to field a strong line-up when Leeds United visit Chester City for their Carling Cup first-round tie tomorrow night.

Friday, August 8

1pm - Click here to join the live Leeds United debate with the YEP's Phil Hay and Andrew Hutchinson.

Thursday, August 7

10.29am - Leeds United chairman Ken Bates talk about the season ahead.
Click here for full interview.

8.16am - Millwall were today set to complete the signing of Leeds United striker Tresor Kandol on a six-month loan.
Click here for full story.

Wednesday, August 6

1.25pm - Striker Luciano Becchio is on course to make his league debut at Scunthorpe United on Saturday after recovering from a hamstring strain.

Tuesday, August 5
8.56am - Hamilton boss Billy Reid is hoping to tie up the capture of Leeds United winger Sebastian Sorsa in the next 24 hours accroding to the Daily Record.

He had the former Finland Under-21 international on trial at New Douglas Park last week.

Monday, August 4

1.08pm - Leeds United have named a strong reserve squad for tonight's friendly at Guiseley. Ben Parker, Scott Gardner, Fabian Delph and Alan Martin have all been included in United's squad, alongside Tresor Kandol, Ian Westlake and Sebastien Carole.

12.20pm - Scunthorpe United are facing a potential injury crisis ahead of Saturday's League One clash with Leeds United at Glanford Park. Garry Thompson (hip) and Ben May (Achilles) are both doubtful for the clash, with Andy Crosby, Joe Wilcox and Joe Murphy already on Scunthorpe's absentee list.

10.51am - Burnley are being linked with a bid for Leeds United midfielder Jonathan Douglas. The Turf Moor club are rumoured to be interested in signing Douglas, who is entering the final year of his contract at Elland Road.

Friday, August 1

11.19am - Leeds United have reinstated their number 15 shirt after retiring the strip temporarily last season. The shirt was retired in protest against the 15-point deduction imposed on the club by the Football League, but youngster Fabian Delph has been installed in that position in the list of 2008-09 squad numbers announced by Leeds today.

10.16am - Leeds United's reserves claimed their first pre-season win with a 1-0 victory over Pegusus Juniors in Hereford last night. Oliver Hotchkiss' goal on 70 minutes secured the win.

Thursday, July 31

3.27pm - Leeds United have completed the signing of Argentinian striker Luciano Becchio on a three-year deal.
Click here for full story.

1.01pm - Leeds United are set to abandon their chase of Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Jay Bothroyd.
Click here for latest story.

10.11am - Scunthorpe United are on the verge of confirming a sell-out crowd for Leeds United's first fixture of the League One season. Scunthorpe have announced that only a handful of tickets remain on sale for the match at Glanford Park on August 9.

8.22am - Leeds United's reserves will again be supplemented by a large group of senior professionals when they clash with Pegasus Juniors in Hereford tonight.
Click here for full story.


Wednesday, July 30

1.41pm - Leeds United may have to wait to land striking target Jay Bothroyd – who admits to being "flattered" to be linked with the club.
Click here for latest update.

1.09pm - Gary McAllister today warned Leeds United's squad that his team selection for next season is wide open again after the club were held to a tepid goalless draw by Darlington.
Click here for full interview.

8.54am - Click here to enjoy a picture slideshow of match action from Leeds United's goalless draw against Darlington.

7.27am - Leeds United extended their unbeaten pre-season run into a sixth game with an uninspired goalless draw at Darlington.
Click here for match report.

Tuesday, July 29

11.34am - Leeds United ace Ben Parker says he content to bide his time for a first team place.
Click here for full interview.

10.16am - Leeds United have unveiled their new shirt sponsor.
Click here for full story.

8.15am - Leeds United fans will get their first glimpse of highly-rated Scottish starlet Robert Snodgrass at Darlington tonight.
Click here for full story.

Monday, July 28

10.27am - Gary McAllister is ready to make Argentinian striker Luciano Becchio his fifth summer signing after he proved a big hit in Saturday's 2-0 success at Barnet.

8.05am - Click here to enjoy a picture slideshow of match action from Leeds United's 2-0 win against Barnet.

7.55am - Leeds United's reserves crashed 3-0 at Harrotgate Town.
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7.41am - Goals from Andy Robinson and Jonny Howson secured a 2-0 win against Barnet.
Click here for full match report and post-match analysis.