Lп»їisten to more from Newsome, plus hear from title-winning boss Howard Wilkinson on the full podcast here on BBC SoundsImage source, Getty ImagesAп»їdam Pope, BBC Radio LeedsFormer Leeds United defender Matt Kilgallon has welcomed the news that professional footballers in Scotland are to be banned from heading the ball in training on the days before and after a game. "п»їIt's actually quite nice to hear they're looking after the players, " Kilgallon, 38, told BBC Radio Leeds. "I can totally understand why they're going to do that. ""Aп»їfter a game you don't really head the ball to be honest.
A catch up with head coach Jesse Marsch ahead of the restart against Manchester City on 28 December and another transfer window will be welcome too. Then it will be back down the coast to Estadio Martinez Valero - a new ground which is always exciting - to check the line and ensure Bп»їBC Radio Leeds can provide full match commentary of Elche v Leeds United with all the build-up from 18:00 GMT on 8 Dec. Image source, Getty ImagesFrom his tweets to his tactics, the latest episode of Don't Go To Bed Just Yet looks at the good and bad of Jesse Marsch's Elland Road reign.
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"Fп»їormer Leeds defender Jon Newsome was great friends with the late Gary Speed and, on the 11th anniversary of Speed's passing, he has been sharing some of his memories on BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast. "One of my best moments was that wonderful day when we clinched the title, " he says. "Manchester United were playing Liverpool in the late kick-off after we'd won at Bramall Lane and п»їGary and I went back to my parents in Sheffield and we watched it on TV. "When we realised we'd won the league, we jumped up, shook hands and then we were zooming up the M1 to go out for some beers with the rest of the lads! "Nп»їewsome recalls Speed's infectious personality and reveals with fondness how the pair "caused mayhem" in Leeds city centre at times during their spell together at Elland Road.
Matt Smith scored six, David Norris cracked home a stunning volley and keeper Marco Silvestri went in goal for the hapless opposition after halftime with the score already seven. Afterwards defender Tom Lees asked "who the hell booked that game against a pub team? "At least they turned up, which is more than the Romanian side Viitorul Constanta - owned by the legendary Gheorghe Hagi - did a few days later. Their no-show meant Leeds 3-1 Leeds was the scoreline as the players under David Hockaday were forced to play against each other in front of the hardcore support who had made the journey! Bп»їBC Radio Leeds will be providing full match commentary of Elche v Leeds United with all the build up from 18:00 GMT on 8 Dec. Image source, Getty Images"п»їWe watched us win the league at my parents house.
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Last month the club were ordered to pay Leipzig ВЈ18. 4m after their appeal against the transfer of Augustin was dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The West Yorkshire club signed Augustin on loan from RB Leipzig in January 2020 with an obligation to buy the Frenchman for 21m euros on a five-year-deal if they secured Premier League promotion. Leeds won promotion to the Premier League at the end of the 2019-20 season but disputed whether the "purchase obligation" for Augustin had been triggered as the Covid-19 pandemic had interrupted the campaign.
Iп»їt's full of audio from the great man himself, as well as recollections from those who played and managed him. Hп»їosts Jonny and Adam also bring their own personal takes, including this on how a signed photo of Speed has its own backstory. Tп»їhe full episode is hereAп»їdam Pope, BBC Radio LeedsLeeds United's World Cup break has until now focused on the progress of USA's Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson, along with keeping an eye on Rasmus Kristensen whose Denmark have failed to make it out of their group.
How can I watch Elche vs Leeds United? Live stream details and how to follow the actionLeeds United will face Elche at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero in a midseason friendly on Thursday. The Whites have travelled out to Spain as they prepare for the return of the Premier League later this month. The friendly against Elche will be the first of three games planned before Leeds' meeting with reigning Premier League champions Manchester City on December 28. They will also play host to Real Sociedad on December 16, and French outfit AS Monaco on December 21, at Elland Road.
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A European 'trophy' is up for grabs and a chance for me to commentate on the club on foreign soil. Tп»їhen it is the turn of La Liga's third-placed side Real Sociedad to visit Elland Road on Friday 16 December (KO, 19:45 GMT). La Real may include 6' 5" forward Alexander Sorloth. The giant Norwegian, once of Crystal Palace, was not long ago linked with a move to United in one of several transfer windows where the cry has been for another frontman.
"Even if his body language wasn’t of a calm, relaxed man who was believing everything was great, the only way for him to persevere is to still have that positive mentality to keep those players believing in what they are doing so that they can get the results they need to stay where they are. "Listen to the latest episode on BBC SoundsImage source, Getty ImagesWith the return of domestic football now just two weeks away for Premier League clubs, Leeds have flown to Valencia to take in some warm weather training. Before their fixture against Manchester City (Wednesday, 28 December, 20:00 GMT), Jesse Marsch's side have two matches to help them get back up to speed. Thursday, 8 December, Elche v Leeds, Elche, 19:15 GMTFriday, 16 December, Leeds v Real Socieder, Elland Road, 19;45 GMTWednesday, 21 December, Leeds v Monaco, Elland Road, 19:00 GMTImage source, Getty ImagesLeeds say they have reached an "amicable resolution" with RB Leipzig over French forward Jean-Kevin Augustin.
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We don’t vacate our position much. It’s more about solidifying the team, setting up attacks. In the nicest respect a water carrier. Jesse wants the position to be quite simple. Touch, pass, be efficient, break up play. ”How well has Jesse Marsch done as Leeds manager? The Don't Go To Bed Just Yet team have had a debate on the question. Get the podcast here. And remember BBC Radio Leeds are covering the Whites against Elche with full commentary tonight. What do you think on Marsch? Is he doing enough? Is he making progress? What does an acceptable season look like? Let us know your thoughts hereAdam Pope, BBC Radio Leeds from Leeds' tour in SpainThe break now gives Leeds United's players - other than their World Cup trio - the opportunity to indulge in meaningful action.
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But besides USMNT duo Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson, plus Denmark’s Rasmus Kristensen, who have been given time off off post Qatar, there are other notable absentees. Striker Patrick Bamford’s endless injury problems now have him undergoing a minor groin operation in Germany and left-back Junior Firpo (groin) is due to arrive. Illness has forced goalkeepers Illan Meslier and Kristofer Klaesson to remain at home. Defender Diego Llorente has had surgery on a hand problem in Murcia whilst on tour.
Seven seasons ago the Franjiverde nearly had no tomorrow when they were rescued from financial oblivion at the eleventh hour, a situation United can relate to after the club's infamous financial meltdown as the Millennium arrived. The Leeds players have been training about an hour away from Elche at Oliva Nova where Spain international and nine-goal top scorer Rodrigo has apparently been lashing penalties home all week week in training. How his country could have done with him against Morocco! When I go and watch the players train on arriving it will be interesting to see how those who have not featured for a while like midfielder Adam Forshaw, Luis Sinisterra and Stuart Dallas are recovering from their injuries.
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Image source, Getty ImagesAdam Forshaw says intends to fight for the number-six role at Leeds when the season resumes and hopes he has a part to play in helping drive the club up the table in the second half of the season. The 31-year-old is on tour with Leeds in Spain and says the training camp the club’s players have been put through was “exactly what we needed”. “It’s been really good, ” Forshaw told BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope at the camp. “It’s kind of in the middle of nowhere so we’ve woken up, trained, had two sessions, gym sessions, recovered well.
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So what can United expect from this fixture? Well, Elche are bottom of La Liga with four points and have no wins from 14 games. This match is part of the club’s centenary celebrations, although celebrations in recent times have been limited to just staying up after spending a lot of their 100 years in the second flight.
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