Good Morning. It's Monday 7th February, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road...
Will Bamford miss Villa clash?Elland Road journalist Beren Cross has his doubts whether Patrick Bamford will make his long awaited return on Wednesday night at Villa Park. The 28 year old has not featured in the starting XI since the 1-1 draw at St James Park, midway through September. He made a cameo appearance against Brentford early in December, but a reckless goal celebration sent him straight back to the treatment table. It was hoped that the Leeds marksman may return to action following the International break, but unfortunately it does not look likely. He said...
I have my doubts. I’m not sure. It’s not just about being able to count on him, it’s that he arrives in conditions to develop his game. A player who’s gone so long without playing, it opens up a question mark, after he is healthy, (about) how long he needs to show his regularity.
Bielsa's pre-match press conference is shceuled for 9am, lets hope for some positive news on Bamfords return!
City youngsters put eight past LeedsManchester City U18's gave Leeds an absolute hiding at Thorp Arch on Saturday as they stretched their lead to six points at the top of the U18 Premier League North. The young Whites have conceded 25 goals in the last four games, and find themselves in 11th place in the table (out of 14)and have not recorded a victory since thumping bottom of the table Newcastle 5-1 back in November.
Even with Mateo Joseph making his debut for Scott Gardner's side, it did little to help Leeds from their slump. Leeds actually took the lead twice in the match. Carole opened the scoring in the very first minute, whilst Charlie Allen's curling free kick had put them back in front, after Dickson had levelled on twelve mins. Their other goal came on the hour mark from Luca Thomas to level the match at 3-3. Unfortunately, City ran riot in the last half hour, scoring an additional five goals. Leeds have now conceded 43 goals this season, ten more than bottom of the table Newcastle Utd.
James lauds Bielsa's training methodsDuring a recent interview with BBC Radio Leeds, Dan James has been talking about life, under Bielsa. The 24 year old joined Leeds last Summer in a 25m deal from their bitter rivals Manchester Utd, and whilst he is yet to set the World alight, the Welsh International winger believes Bielsa's training methods have helped his on-pitch displays.
"The detail is second to none. Everything is so fine and detailed. The one-to-one meetings and everyone’s obviously got their individual clips to look at, which he goes through with you. The detail of it. I've learnt so much here already and I’ve still got so much to learn, but he’s been absolutely brilliant since I’ve come in.
There’s times where he’s had to reiterate things, but there’s stuff in the games you do which maybe doesn’t get seen. Off the ball I find myself doing without even thinking anymore because we do it in training every single day.
