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[Adonis Storr @theadelites]

HT Liverpool 2 #LUFC 0

Gabriel Gudmundsson limped off clutching his hamstring in addition to a nasty fall on his spine earlier in the game.

Leeds conceded two goals from not being alive to second balls - several players getting sucked into the play rather than keeping position zonally or sticking to a man.

Rodon left his man for the first goal - he was excellent in the first half but he has to stick to his man much closer for longer until the threat has passed.

Second goal was well-worked between Wirtz and Frimpong.

But again Wirtz was allowed to drift into the box into a massive hole devoid of white shirts as several players were ball-watching and drawn out of position.

The pitch is awful - a patchwork mine field you might find in Sunday league - not good enough and could easily cause an injury.

Referee not helping either. Bizarre yellow card for Ao Tanaka when Frimpong was clearly also pulling his shirt.

Missed a few clear cut free kicks including one in the build up to Liverpool’s second and obvious handball by Ngumoha.

Brief flashes from Leeds but this forward line looks a little bleak.

From dreaming of the exciting combinations Wilson, Okafor, DCL and some new forwards could make to seeing Stach play out of position and Dan James and Lukas Nmecha awkwardly try to find fluency.

Leeds need to strengthen this forward line.

Last summer the club built a strong foundation, Muharemovic is a brilliant addition and Harry Wilson is great.

But Leeds are missing firepower up top especially when DCL isn’t on the field.

After James Trafford, a powerful attacker, a real statement - has to be next through the door.

[Adonis Storr @theadelites]

Looks like Farke is starting #LUFC in a 3-4-2-1 that was so successful last season, with Wilson & young Mills in the attacking midfield spots.

First look at new signing Tarik Mukaremovic.

No Perri all but confirms James Trafford - exciting times.

Too soon for DCL to return.

[Adonis Storr @theadelites]

What do you think of #LUFC’s proposal to move to a 100% ballot system?

[BARNEY (C) 🦚 @BarneyLUFC21]

Paraag at Wimbledon doing a bit of business to get in a new CB too #LUFC

[Adonis Storr @theadelites]

Jarrel Quansah given a two-match suspension to be held in this #FIFAWorldCup

Can Donald Trump, King Charles III, Sir Keir Starmer, anyone, make a call to Gianni Infantino?

And what is the written reason for the disparity in punishment between Florian Balogun and Jarrel Quansah?

[Adonis Storr @theadelites]

Karl Darlow is on the verge of signing for #MUFC having rejected a contract from #LUFC.

As reported by The Athletic.

[Adonis Storr @theadelites]

Harry Wilson joins #LUFC on a 4 year deal after leaving Fulham as a free agent.

Wilson had 17 goal involvements in 36 Premier League appearances last season.

The 29-year-old left-footed attacking midfielder will add balance to Leeds United’s attack on the right 10 position.

[Adonis Storr @theadelites]

I cannot believe we have got to the point where a ball lightly touching the tips of someone’s hair is being measured by a Snickometer in order to disallow a goal.

The ball’s trajectory and spin were not affected at all.

The offside law was created to stop goal-hanging - it was never intended to be an exact science.

It was never created so that one day artificial intelligence could measure toenails offside and use a snicko to check if someone’s touched a ball.

It was created to stop strikers from man-marking goalkeepers all game.

VAR was meant to be reserved for clear and obvious decisions.

We used to understand that football is better and more entertaining when goals are scored.

That meant that for offsides: in case of doubt, the benefit was given to the attacker while in-line was always onside.

Now we’re using 3D generated AI technology to check toes to the millimetre and extreme microphones to measure minuscule decibels with the aim of disallowing goals and ruining football as a spectacle.

Do they ever ask if we want these changes, do they market test any of it?

What an extra time awaited us for the #Portugal v #Croatia game, unfortunately we will never get to see it thanks to the madness that VAR has descended into.

[Michael Hewitt @lufcprog]

Good news by the looks of it.
Mick has been contacted by his mate Col who is travelling to Barcelona to bring Mick home today .For everyone who shared and x shared he was spotted and tracked via social media.
Every one of you have helped to find him .Football family I salute you

[BBC Sport West Yorkshire @BBCWYS]

Leeds United fan Michael Hewitt remains missing having travelled to Spain, on route to the World Cup.

His brother Gary has been telling us about the last known contact with 'Little Mick'. #LUFC

[Adonis Storr @theadelites]

#LUFC’s Ao Tanaka heartbroken and disconsolate at the final whistle after #Japan crash out of the #FIFAWorldCup to #Brazil

[BARNEY (C) 🦚 @BarneyLUFC21]

Please share #lufc

[Adonis Storr @theadelites]

#LUFC are in negotiations for Southampton's Shea Charles with a fee around £20m thought to be enough and the two clubs not too far apart on valuations.

So why do Leeds want Charles?

During the 2021-22 season, Pep Guardiola called up Shea Charles to train with Manchester City's first team squad when he was still only 18.

That season Shea featured in both City's under-18 Premier League National champions team; and City's under-23 Premier League 2 winning side; and he was called up by Northern Ireland.

After signing for Southampton and showing some early promise, Charles really progressed on loan at Sheffield Wednesday where he first got the serious attention of #LUFC.

He excelled for Wednesday, while displaying his versatility particularly with his performances at centre-back; and ended the 2024-25 season as Wednesday's player of the season and was nominated for the Championship young player of the year award.

Charles is a right-footed versatile player. He can play anywhere in midfield or defence but has mostly been utilised as a defensive midfielder (111 games) or at centre-back (40 games).

He has a good left foot and great physicals - pace and strength. He reads the game well and is disruptive out of possession - excellent at ground duels. He also has vision on the ball and can pick and thread a through-pass.

Charles has fantastic attributes suited for the Premier League and the way Leeds player under Daniel Farke.

His high energy, aggressive hunger for the ball is a match for both the physical and mental attributes United look for in recruits.

Last summer Leeds were mainly focusing on players in their peak years - 27-year-olds who could raise the floor of the team to be able to compete straight away.

But Farke has always spoken about his love of developing young players. Something he did to great success at Norwich. Something he did with Gray, Summerville and Rutter in his first season at Leeds (all were under 22 that season).

#LUFC's switch to three at the back last December has increased the need for versatile players who can slot in at centre-back, defensive midfield or at wing-back.

James Jutin's versatility proved enormously useful last season and the club see Charles as being similarly useful.

Central and defensive midfielders are at a premium at the moment, with Elliot Anderson attracting a British record fee this summer.

Charles has one year left on his deal at Southampton which is why his asking price has dropped to around £20m.

Leeds will look at Charles as a project who they could at least get their money back for if it doesn't work out, but the potential upside could be huge.

Southampton were never going to accept the first bid (has any club ever accepted a first bid?).. nor even the second bid from Leeds for Charles, but negotiations continue - and #SaintsFC will want to maximise the value from him despite his contractual situation.

Leeds fans can imagine Charles as a bit of a mix of Archie Gray, Ethan Ampadu and James Justin, with an attacking element slowly developing into his game: a 35-yard Championship goal of the season contender v Oxford in March; and a lovely assist against France for Northern Ireland on 8th June are good recent examples.

With a fantastic football education courtesy of Manchester City's academy and the right physical and mental attributes, Shea Charles could develop into a top quality Premier League player.

Leeds were a little lacking on youth in the team last season - so much so there was no young player of the season award.

But the club are looking to add youth now and Charles would be an excellent signing for Leeds.

[Adonis Storr @theadelites]

#LUFC's Ao Tanaka was exceptional this morning. Pulled the strings, tenacious high press, insatiable desire for the ball. Involved in the build-up to a couple of the goals.

I was a little surprised he didn't start the tournament but he's up and under way now.

[BARNEY (C) 🦚 @BarneyLUFC21]

A great Father’s Day present, it’s a lovely shirt

[Adonis Storr @theadelites]

God #LUFC

[Adonis Storr @theadelites]

#LUFC could be planning some of the largest lawsuits in football history.

The precedence set by the £35m in damages Everton now owe Burnley, is already having a ripple effect.

This excellent analysis explores Leeds' legal options and how they could be owed much more than £35m.

[Adonis Storr @theadelites]

30 years ago, as the opening chords of Three Lions were struck for the first time, Trevor Brooking said the immortal words: "We're not positive enough, we're not creative enough".

For all my life, England have been nearly-men. Playing within themselves.

Sometimes in incoherent systems that have crammed stars into awkward positions.

Sometimes in defensive setups that had lions masquerading as sheep.

"..again we fall back into some fearful patterns" said assistant coach Anthony Barry at half time last night, after a first half he called “complicated and confusing”.

The pain of failing looked to be weighing on them from the first whistle.

Disaster, tragedy and self-destruction have characterised the way England have bowed out of tournaments for as long as I can remember.

Beckham's kick out, Ronaldo's wink, Ronaldinho's lob.. and a Croatian high boot. And so many penalty shootouts.

And each painful loss was worn by another generation, who stepped out onto the pitch with the twin weights of history and expectation suppressing their natural ability.

"Not creative enough, not positive enough" says Trevor as we sing, with ever-more irony each year, "It's coming home" - now 30 years of "30 years of hurt, never stopped me dreaming".

And who would have thought it would be a German, who would relieve this England team of all that weight of history and expectation?

He saw what we saw.

But at half-time, he didn't shout or bristle.

He didn't rage or rant.

Instead, Thomas Tuchel let the dressing room fall silent..

..and then he sat down, eye-to-eye with the squad, and calmly he told them:

"If we lose, we lose and my perception of you and the last 17 days will not change."

And then - short, calm words of encouragement and tactics; and the main message:

"We trust you and there is nothing to fear."

Nothing to fear.

The result?

• The most big chances created in a World Cup match since 1966.

• The second-most shots on target since '66.

• The third-highest xG at this World Cup so far.

• The first time England have beaten a team ranked inside FIFA's top 15 at a World Cup since 2002.

And when England were 3-2 up after 70 minuteds, did Thomas Tuchel bring on a defender and 'shore-up' the game?

No - he brought on Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford and Morgan Rogers.

How is that for positive enough?

How is that for creative enough?

For decades, critics and supporters have been asking for an England team to replicate the style of attacking and counterattacking brand of play that has defined the domestic game.

A brand of football that represents England as a nation and culture.

That we might see ourselves, reflected on the pitch.

After the full-time whistle last night, those lions stood in front of fans, and reflected in each other, sang, "..all the roads that lead us there are winding.."

From France 98 to Russia 18, and Mexico 86 to Qatar 22 the roads have been winding.

The pictures beamed back to millions back home showed close-ups of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham - world class superstars surrounded by an outstanding supporting cast -

While "..maybe you're gonna be the one to save me.." was roared into the night.

Questions will be asked about the defence, as questions inevitably will.

And there will be doubts, and there will be doubters.

But when you have a manager that can turn a squad around with one speech.

When you have a system that works and has players that fit it.

When you have world class superstars and quality in depth.

And a team that can outrun and outcompete, when it is at its fearless best.

Then you're going to have belief, and you're going to have believers.

And after a performance that broke records that have stood since the last time England won a World Cup, against the quality of opposition they played - who could blame the believers?

At the start of their journey together Thomas Tuchel pointed to Everest's peak: "The aim is: second star on our shirt".

And last night those lions took a first sure-foot on their ascent, in breathtaking style.

[Adonis Storr @theadelites]

The redevelopment of #LUFC's Elland Road is continuing.

The away fans sheltered tunnel is in the process of being demolished as well as a third of the Banqueting Suite now gone.

A reminder that the skeleton of the new stand will be built behind and over the top of the old West Stand.

Work is also being done on the dugouts and the pitch, in preparedness for next season.

The fixtures for the 2026-27 Premier League campaign will be released on Friday 19th June at 10am.

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[Adonis Storr @theadelites]

#LUFC have offered Karl Darlow a new contract and want to keep the Welshman.

Manchester United also want him.

Darlow's contract expires on 30th June; and so far he hasn't yet agreed terms on a new deal.

The 35-year-old had to sit on the bench for 86 games in the Championship before dislodging the out-of-favour - and soon to also be out of contract - Illan Meslier.

After #LUFC's promotion to the Premier League, Darlow found himself on the bench once again last season behind new signing Lucas Perri.

There were high hopes that Perri could take Leeds 'to the next level' with the 27-year-old, 6'5" Brazilian costing United £13.9million (+£1.7 add-ons) - and coming highly-rated from Lyon.

But Perri struggled for fitness and then form in a torrid start to life in England. His save% was the worst in the league, with his distribution second-worst.

GradientFC ranks Perri 31st of 36 goalkeepers to play in England's top-tier last year, receiving an overall 51.3 grade.

Once again, Darlow was elevated from the bench and played a key role in #LUFC's upturn in form.

Where Perri had conceded 29 in 13 with one clean sheet, Darlow conceded 26 in 22 games and amassed five clean sheets.

Darlow was given an overall grade of 74.5, that put him 14th of 36, just behind England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and ahead of the much-praised Sunderland keeper Robin Roefs and others like Antonin Kinksy and James Trafford.

Clearly Darlow is vital to #LUFC and it is massively important to keep hold of him.

But there are rumours Leeds are again scouring the market for a new number one. Does Darlow want to stay and fight for his place again?

Manchester United could offer him the potential of European football, and bearing in mind, this is likely the last contract of his career.

But Leeds' Welsh contingent might be adding Harry Wilson to their ranks, and #LUFC wouldn't be the same without Karl's calm presence and the almost subliminal understanding with the Welsh wall of Ampadu and Rodon.