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Allardyce departs Leeds following Premier League relegation – ‘It’s been an honour’

June 2, 2023

Sam Allardyce’s spell as Leeds United manager is over after his departure by mutual consent was confirmed following the club’s relegation from the Premier League.

The former England boss was drafted in to try and rescue the Yorkshire club from the drop with four matches remaining, but they finished 19th when the season ended on Sunday.

“It has been an honour to manage Leeds United, a great club with an incredible fan base, who deserve to be in the Premier League,” said Allardyce.

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“I have really enjoyed working with the staff and players at the club and I would like to thank Angus Kinnear for the opportunity. I’d also like to highlight the outstanding work of Karl Robinson and Robbie Keane who have worked tirelessly over the past few weeks.”

Allardyce picked up one point from his four games in charge, a 2-2 draw against Newcastle United.

Leeds still stood an outside chance of survival on the final day, but a 4-1 defeat at home to Tottenham confirmed their demotion.

It ended a three-year spell in the top flight for the Elland Road club, who will be joined by Leicester City and Southampton in dropping down a tier next season.

“At this stage in my career I am not sure taking on this challenge, which is potentially a long-term project, is something I could commit to, but I wish the club every success for the future and hope the club returns to the Premier League, where they belong,” Allardyce added.

Allardyce, 68, had been out of management since 2021 when he was appointed by Leeds to replace Javi Gracia.

At the time of his appointment, Leeds were in the safety of 17th place, but defeats to Manchester City and West Ham either side of the Newcastle draw saw them drop into the danger zone before the final day.

Allardyce is renowned for his skills in defensive organisation, but his Lilywhites side conceded 11 goals in four games.

“We thank Sam for being brave enough to step in and do all he could to save us,” said Leeds CEO Angus Kinnear.

Sadly, it was not to be, but Sam, Karl and Robbie did everything they could to lift the mood at Thorp Arch and Elland Road and for that we are all extremely grateful.”

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Weston Mckennie stat worse than any other outfield in Leeds United history

May 30, 2023

Weston McKennie’s loan spell at Leeds United has been described as nothing short of disastrous, as a startling statistic has emerged highlighting his struggles during his time at the club, reported by goal.com. The USMNT midfielder, who joined Leeds on loan from Juventus in January, failed to live up to expectations and was unable to help the team avoid relegation.

Under the guidance of then-head coach Jesse Marsch, McKennie arrived at Elland Road with hopes of forming a formidable midfield partnership with fellow American Tyler Adams. However, his loan move turned out to be a major disappointment, and a damning statistic now places him among the worst players in Leeds United’s history.

According to Opta employee Jonny Cooper, McKennie ended his Leeds tenure with a woeful 65 percent loss rate, having suffered defeat in 13 out of his 20 appearances. This places him at the bottom of the list among outfield players who have made at least 20 appearances for the club, a list that comprises a total of 458 players. The statistic reflects the extent of McKennie’s struggles and the team’s overall lack of success during his time on the pitch.

To make matters worse, out of the seven games in which McKennie was not on the losing side, only three resulted in victories. His impact was minimal, as he managed just one assist throughout his spell at Leeds. Now, McKennie returns to Juventus, who are experiencing their own period of turmoil and uncertainty.

Having started 13 games for Juventus prior to his loan move, McKennie still has two years remaining on his current contract with the Italian giants. It remains to be seen whether he will stay with the club or move on permanently during the summer transfer window. Regardless, his stint at Leeds United will be remembered as a disappointing chapter in his career, and one that the player and the club would surely like to forget.

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Rutters Abschied folgt der Abstieg

May 29, 2023

Im Januar verließ Georginio Rutter unter Tränen die TSG Hoffenheim, nun ist er mit Leeds United aus der Premier League abgestiegen.

Frust in Leeds: Georginio Rutter.

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Es war ein tränenreicher Abschied, als Georginio Rutter im Januar direkt aus dem Hoffenheimer Trainingslager in Portugal heraus nach England verkauft worden war. Der Trennungsschmerz wurde für die TSG gelindert durch eine Sofortzahlung von Leeds United von 28 Millionen Euro, die sich mit Boni auf 40 Millionen steigern könnten und für Rutter von einem Vertrag bis 2028 und einem Gehaltsvolumen von bis zu 30 Millionen Euro.

Fünf Monate später dürfte dem jungen Franzosen erneut zum Heulen zumute sein. Denn nach einer 1:4-Pleite zum Abschluss gegen die Tottenham Hotspurs ist Leeds am Sonntagabend aus der Premier League abgestiegen. Als Vorletzter und mit fünf Punkten Rückstand aufs rettende Ufer muss United den Gang in die Zweitklassigkeit antreten.

Zudem war Rutter zwischenzeitlich seit seinem 21. Geburtstag am 20. April nicht mehr berücksichtigt worden. Am 17. April war Rutter letztmalig eingewechselt worden beim 1:6 gegen den FC Liverpool, erst am Sonntag durfte er die letzte halbe Stunde in der Erstklassigkeit auf dem Platz verbringen. Und verbuchte dabei nur wenige Minuten nach seiner Einwechslung prompt seinen ersten Assist und bereitete den Ehrentreffer von Jack Harrison zum zwischenzeitlichen 1:2 vor. Es war der insgesamt 11. Einsatz für den in Hoffenheim meist gesetzten Angreifer, der in England bislang ohne Tor blieb. Nur ein einziges Mal stand der schussgewaltige Linksfüßer in der Startelf von Leeds und wurde bei der 0:1-Niederlage beim FC Chelsea nach 68 Minuten ausgewechselt.

TSG muss keine Abstriche befürchten

Das Konto gut gefüllt, aber der Kopf leer, zudem erfuhr die verheißungsvolle Entwicklung des U-21-Nationalspielers Frankeichs einen herben Knick. Man darf gespannt sein, wie es mit dem Talent nun weitergeht. Schließlich ist Rutter kein Geringverdiener und dürfte in der Zweitklassigkeit seinen sportlichen Zielen und Ansprüchen deutlich hinterherhinken. Wie sich der Abstieg auf sein Gehalt auswirkt, ist ungewiss, nennenswerte Folgen oder Abstriche auf die mit der TSG vereinbarten Bonuszahlungen soll der sportliche Rückschritt dem Vernehmen nach nicht haben.

Rutter war im Winter 2020 für 750000 Euro von Stade Rennes in den Kraichgau gewechselt und wäre bei vollumfänglicher Ablöse der drittteuerste Hoffenheimer aller Zeiten.

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Everton survive, Leeds and Leicester down, Villa in Europe on final day in Premier League

May 28, 2023

The final day of the Premier League saw plenty of drama, even if the destination of the title had long been decided.

The relegation battle was the centre of attention for most neutrals, and it did not disappoint.

Leeds United needed a win against Tottenham and for results elsewhere to go their way, but Harry Kane’s second minute goal rather deflated the crowd at Elland Road.

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Pedro Porro added another before Jack Harrison pulled one back for the hosts, but another Kane goal and a late Lucas Moura stunner sealed a 4-1 win for Spurs and relegation for Leeds.

Leicester City also kicked off the day in the drop zone but Harvey Barnes’ first half goal put them temporarily above Everton. Wout Faes doubled the Foxes’ advantage in the second half before Pablo Fornals pulled one back for the visitors, but the 2-1 Leicester victory was not enough.

That was because Abdoulaye Doucoure had smashed in a sensational winner for Everton against Bournemouth in the 57th minute, sending Goodison Park into ecstasy. The 1-0 win for Everton was enough to secure a 70th consecutive top flight season at Goodison Park.

Aston Villa secured their first European campaign since the 2010-11 season with a 2-1 win over Brighton at Villa Park.

Villa, needing a win to confirm their place in the European Conference League in light of Spurs beating Leeds, made an impressive start.

Jacob Ramsey played a delightful ball across the face of goal for Douglas Luiz to slide home Villa’s opener in the eighth minute.

Ollie Watkins doubled Villa’s lead in the 26th minute, passing his shot into an empty net after Jason Steele dove into the feet of Ramsey. It would have been a penalty had Watkins not put the ball away.

After 20 minutes, Deniz Undav thought he had a goal back for Brighton, but VAR intervened to rule it out due to an offside in the build-up.

Undav got his goal when he exposed dreadful Villa defending from a free-kick in the 38th minute, racing in behind to make it 2-1 before the break.

Brighton did not appear overly motivated to get an equaliser and the match settled into a scoreless second half as Villa secured their place in Europe.

On the south coast, Liverpool and Southampton shared an entertaining, error-packed 4-4 draw.

Diogo Jota got the opening goal after a woeful no-look pass from Romeo Lavia across his own goal which the Portuguese snaffled up and smashed into the goal from close range.

Roberto Firmino made it 2-0 after 14 minutes, dribbling through the packed Southampton defence before rolling his shot into the goal.

James Ward-Prowse got a goal back for Saints in the 19th minute with a neat, low finish across goal.

In the 28th minute, Southampton were level as Kamaldeen Sulemana raced onto a clever pass into the box and slipped his finish under Caoimhin Kelleher.

Sulemana doubled up to give Southampton the lead just after the break with a sensational strike following a 60-yard run. Receiving the ball deep in Saints territory, Sulemana kept looking for passing options but when none presented themselves, he went alone.

Stuart Armstrong made it 4-2 to Southampton in the 65th minute, snatching an attempted Jordan Henderson pass deep in Liverpool territory before slapping his shot beyond Kelleher.

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Liverpool were level in the blink of an eye. Cody Gakpo scored a tap-in from a Trent Alexander-Arnold cross in the 72nd minute. One minute later Mo Salah played Jota in and the Portuguese forward made it 4-4.

In North London, Arsenal destroyed Wolves 5-0.

Granit Xhaka headed Arsenal into an early lead after Gabriel Jesus floated in a cross from the right. Wolves’ defence was nowhere to be seen as the Swiss international leapt high to head home.

Xhaka doubled Arsenal’s lead when a wayward defensive flick fell straight to him in front of goal. Bukayo Saka made it three after 27 minutes. Making space in the box with a sensational body feint, the England winger then whipped his finish into the far corner.

Thomas Partey lashed in Arsenal’s fourth in the 52nd minute, pouncing on a loose ball in the box following a corner, but the goal was chalked off for a foul on Wolves keeper Jose Sa. Arsenal did add another when Leandro Trossard dinked a cross to Gabriel Jesus who rose to head home in the 57th minute.

The Gunners had to wait 20 minutes for their next goal, which came courtesy of Jakub Kiwior. The Polish defender slapped in a loose ball from a corner to make it 5-0.

Across the capital, Chelsea brought the curtain down on a dreadful season with a 1-1 draw against Newcastle.

Anthony Gordon opened the scoring with what will surely be the easiest goal of his career, trapping the ball over the line from inches out after horrendous Chelsea defending and an excellent pass from Elliot Anderson.

Raheem Sterling dragged Chelsea level in the 27th minute after catching Newcastle sleeping at a free kick. Kieran Trippier was judged to have made the final touch, so the goal was awarded as an own goal against the England full-back.

At Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest shared the points after a 1-1 draw.

Taiwo Awoniyi scored the opener in South London and it was a goal with a distinctly end of season feel. A long ball in behind found the Nigerian before some chaotic defending in the box eventually saw Awoniyi put the ball away.

Will Hughes levelled for Palace with an uncharacteristic deft header in the 66th minute.

Elsewhere, Jadon Sancho and Bruno Fernandes scored in a 2-1 comeback win for Manchester United over Fulham at Old Trafford that also featured a David de Gea penalty save.

Ethan Pinnock got a late winner for Brentford against champions Manchester City in West London. The Bees missed out an eighth place finish by virtue of Spurs’ win in Leeds. Incredibly, the 1-0 win was a league double for Brentford over the champions.

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Kane consigns Leeds to relegation as Spurs win at Elland Road

May 28, 2023

A Harry Kane brace and goals from Pedro Porro and Lucas Moura condemned Leeds to the Championship as Tottenham ran out 4-1 winners at Elland Road on a dramatic final day of the Premier League season.

Sam Allardyce’s side came into the match needing to win and rely on results elsewhere to avoid the dreaded drop after a dismal season, and could hardly have made a worse start.

Porro darted inside from the right wing to pick up the loose ball and feed Son Heung-Min, who laid it off for Kane to break the deadlock with his first touch of the game and with just 91 seconds on the clock.

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Credit to the hosts, who responded well and should have been level before the 10-minute mark. First, Robin Koch had a free header from eight yards out that he put wide, before moments later, Pascal Struijk sliced a gilt-edged chance over the bar.

The anguish was written all over the face of Allardyce in the dugout and the Leeds faithful, who created an incredible atmosphere prior to kick-off.

Those cheers made way for boos at half-time as the team’s impending relegation neared, especially with Leicester winning at the break.

There was even less to cheer about in the second period. Amazingly, the hosts were once again caught napping less than two minutes into the half as Kane turned provider, turning Liam Cooper and finding Porro, who found the corner exquisitely from tight angle.

With Leicester doubling their advantage and Everton opening the scoring at Goodison, Leeds’ fate was as good as sealed, but they did give themselves a lifeline in the 67th minute when Jack Harrison found the net with a low bullet.

However, Kane put the final nail in the Leeds coffin two minutes later, picking out the corner with ease at the end of a Tottenham break for his 30th Premier League goal of the season and a fitting end to his time at Spurs, if it should prove to be his last appearance.

On his final appearance, Lucas Moura scored a stunner to cap a fine win for Spurs.

More to follow.

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Leeds United v Tottenham Hotspur – Premier League LIVE

May 28, 2023

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Brisantes Duell für Tottenham: Diese Entscheidungen fallen in der Premier League

May 26, 2023

Während die Bundesliga ein Saisonfinale erwartet, das sich gewaschen hat, gibt es in England kaum noch Entscheidungen, die noch nicht gefallen sind – ein paar Klubs müssen noch zittern. Besonders brisant wird es für Tottenham.

Reicht’s doch noch für Europa? Harry Kane und die Spurs könnten noch die Conference League erreichen.

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Manchester City ist Meister, das ist ebenso klar, wie die Tatsache, dass der FC Arsenal, Manchester United sowie Newcastle United in der Champions League dabei sein werden. Weil ManUnited den League Cup gewonnen und das FA-Cup-Finale gegen ManCity spielen wird, ist auch klar, dass die Plätze fünf und sechs in die Europa League führen und Platz sieben in die Conference League.

Im Fall der Europa League steht fest, dass dort der von Jürgen Klopp trainierte FC Liverpool gemeinsam mit Brighton & Hove Albion antreten wird.

Keine Klarheit bei der Conference League

Keine Klarheit herrsch derweil im Falle der Europa Conference League. Aktuell belegt Aston Villa Platz sieben und hat einen Punkt Vorsprung auf Tottenham Hotspur und zwei auf Brentford. Die Spurs (in Leeds) und Brentford (gegen ManCity) müssen daher auf einen Ausrutscher der Villans zu Hause gegen Brighton hoffen, um überhaupt einen Chance auf die internationalen Fleischtöpfe zu haben.

Große Brisanz birgt das Gastspiel der Spurs in Leeds, denn da geht es nicht nur für die Londoner um was, sondern auch für Leeds, das als Tabellenvorletzter nach dem letzten Strohhalm im Abstiegskampf greift und zwingend einen Sieg benötigt, soll die Klasse gehalten werden.

Everton hat die besten Karten im Keller

Leeds benötigt dabei aber auch Schützenhilfe, denn das punktgleiche, aber mit einer um neun Tore besseren Tordifferenz ausgestattete Leicester City darf parallel im Heimspiel gegen West Ham United weder gewinnen noch realistisch betrachtet remis spielen.

Im Falle eines Remis wäre Leeds’ Abstieg besiegelt, Leicester wiederum hätte bei einem Punkt gegen die Hammers sogar noch die Chance auf das rettenden Ufer, denn die Foxes haben auch im Vergleich zum FC Everton die bessere Tordifferenz.

Dennoch sind es die Toffees, die die besten Karten auf der Hand beim Saisonfinale haben. Everton hat zwei Punkte Vorsprung auf seine Verfolger und kann die eigene Rettung mit einem Dreier zu Hause gegen Bournemouth perfekt machen.

Southampton wiederum weiß bereits, dass man 2023/24 in der 2. Liga spielen wird.

Brisantes Duell mit Tottenham: Diese Entscheidungen fallen in der Premier League

May 26, 2023

Während die Bundesliga ein Saisonfinale erwartet, das sich gewaschen hat, gibt es in England kaum noch Entscheidungen, die noch nicht gefallen sind – ein paar Klubs müssen noch zittern.

Reicht’s doch noch für Europa? Harry Kane und die Spurs könnten noch die Conference League erreichen.

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Im Fall der Europa League steht fest, dass dort der von Jürgen Klopp trainierte FC Liverpool gemeinsam mit Brighton & Hove Albion antreten wird.

Keine Klarheit bei der Conference League

Everton hat die besten Karten im Keller

Für West Ham geht es um die berühmtberüchtigte Goldene Ananas, deren wichtiges Spiel steht erst am 7. Juni an, wenn man im Finale der Europa Conference League gegen AC Florenz den Europapokal gewinnen und damit zugleich das Ticket für die Europa League lösen kann.

Im Keller hat Everton die besten Karten auf der Hand. Die Toffees haben zwei Punkte Vorsprung auf ihre Verfolger und können die eigene Rettung mit einem Dreier zu Hause gegen Bournemouth perfekt machen.

Southampton wiederum weiß bereits, dass man 2023/24 in der 2. Liga spielen wird.

West Ham v Leeds United – Premier League LIVE

May 21, 2023

FORNALS STARTS AS WEST HAM MAKE SIX CHANGES

Pablo Fornals, who scored the goal at AZ Alkmaar which made doubly sure of West Ham’s European progress in the week, comes into the side as one of six changes. Danny Ings is picked to lead the attack.

Only Kurt Zouma, Declan Rice, Tomas Soucek, Jarrod Bowen and Luca Paqueta keep their places as David Moyes shuffles the pack.

West Ham United: Fabianski, Coufal, Zouma, Ogbonna, Emerson, Rice, Soucek, Bowen, Paqueta, Fornals, Ings.

West Ham deliver blow to Leeds survival hopes with comeback win

May 21, 2023

Leeds United’s Premier League status is in even further jeopardy after they were beaten 3-1 by West Ham United at the London Stadium.

West Ham, who reached the Europa Conference League final in midweek, began like a team nursing a hangover and were made to pay when nobody got a head on a long throw-in, enabling Rodrigo to volley in.

Leeds started to concede chances as soon as they were in front and ultimately held the lead for just 15 minutes. Declan Rice, playing in what many believe will be his final home match for West Ham, scuffed a shot home after being set up by Bowen.

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The second half was more subdued but Bowen broke through to grab a second in the 72nd minute, beating the impressive Joel Robles from a tight angle with a poked finish.

Manuel Lanzini made sure of the win in stoppage time, converting after Lucas Paqueta ran away from five Leeds defenders by the corner and set him up on a plate.

It should have been more, but a combination of Paqueta, Rice and substitute Divin Mubama conspired to miss a series of big chances when Leeds defenders abandoned their posts.

Defeat means Leeds stay 18th with 31 points, two behind Everton. Only a win over Tottenham Hotspur on the final day of the season can keep them up, but their destiny is not in their own hands.

West Ham were already safe but have now hit 40 points and sit 14th.

TALKING POINT – Leeds staring into the abyss

Premier League survival is no longer in Leeds’ own control, which is not a good predicament to be in. Leeds host Spurs on the last day of the season – a very winnable game, given the London club’s calamitous end to the season – but Leeds have gone eight matches without a win, so perhaps not.

Even if Leeds do win, and Everton victory at home against Bournemouth would send them down. The Cherries are already safe and it is not just local geography which would lead you to believe they are a team on the beach, meaning an Everton win is eminently possible. Leicester City, who have a game in hand, could also leapfrog Leeds and add further peril to the mix.

With all that considered, it’s not looking good for Leeds and Sam Allardyce.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH – Lucas Paqueta (West Ham United)

The Brazilian is really warming to the Premier League now and was showing off today, with some glorious pieces of skill mixed into an industrious performance. No player touched the ball more and his assist for Lanzini was a thing of beauty.

More to follow.

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