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Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa has indicated that he would be open to staying at the Elland Road club next season despite their playoff semi-final loss to Derby County. The Whites went into last night’s game with a one-goal advantage and were 2-0 up on aggregate with 40 minutes gone in the second leg, but capitulated through a mix of …

A further 11 Championship clubs have written to the English Football League to voice their concerns after Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa admitted spying on all his side’s opponents this season. Leeds lead the Championship, England football’s second tier. But their 2-0 win over Derby County last week was overshadowed by Bielsa’s admission he sent a club employee to spy …

It’s been just over a week since Marcelo Bielsa and Leeds United were outed for sending a member of staff to spy on Derby County’s training session ahead of their clash in the Sky Bet Championship. As Bielsa announced to the world that it was he who was responsible for this callous act of espionage, the football world gathered themselves, …

An impromptu press conference was called earlier today by under-fire Leeds United boss, Marcelo Bielsa. The eccentric manager had admitted that he was responsible for the spy controversy that dogged his sides’ win over Derby last week. The buzz that followed this presser announcement for 5p.m saw many believe that he would step down as Leeds manager, or at least …

Under fire Leeds coach, Marcelo Bielsa has admitted to spying on every single club his Leeds team have faced so far this season.  A club official was spotted at the Derby training ground on Friday morning ahead of the two club’s league meeting later that evening. The employee in question was later grilled by the Football League authorities in relation …

Leeds United’s losing streak ended in style on Friday night. The Championship leaders lost three in a row over the New Year period, but looked much more like the outfit that have thrilled under manager Marcelo Bielsa this season. Speaking of Bielsa, the eccentric boss openly admitted to sending the so-called spy to Derby’s training ground yesterday, claiming that he …

It emerged earlier that man a who was spotted acting suspiciously outside Derby County’s training centre was an employee of Leeds United.  The two teams have kicked off in a crucial Championship encounter that now has added tension. Derby notified police of the man’s presence, though no arrests were made. Given this method of subterfuge, it was surprising to see that …

There’s never been a better time to be involved with Leeds United Football Club. The Bielsa era is in full-effect at Elland Road with Leeds sitting in third place in the Championship table and playing some of the most eye-catching football in the whole of Europe. Despite losing their last game 4-1 to promotion rivals West Brom, spirits still appear …

Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United continued their scintillating start to the Championship season after they defeated Preston North End by 3-0 at Elland Road on Tuesday night. A brace from Welsh international striker Tyler Roberts and one from captain Liam Cooper was enough for an emphatic Leeds win which helped them maintain their impressive unbeaten start to the season. Since arriving …

The appointment of Marcelo Bielsa as Leeds United boss caused much excitement at Elland Road. The Italian’s aggressive brand of ‘Bielsaball’ raises question marks as to whether the Leeds squad can cope with its demands over the course of a season, but so far it has paid off. The side are currently favourites for the Championship after a hugely impressive …

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa refused to label his side as promotion contenders after the Yorkshire club maintained their fine start with a 4-1 thrashing of Frank Lampard’s Derby on Saturday. Following a 3-1 win over Stoke last weekend, Leeds were in good form again as former Argentina and Marseille coach Bielsa won his battle with ex-Chelsea star Lampard, who was …

Middlesbrough striker Patrick Bamford looks set to complete a move to Leeds United in the very near future. Multiple reports have suggested that the former Chelsea forward is on the verge of completing a move to Boro’s Championship rivals, for a deal that could be worth as much as £10m. Leeds United have agreed a fee with Middlesbrough for striker Patrick Bamford. …

English Championship outfit and fallen giants Leeds said Friday they have appointed Argentinian Marcelo Bielsa as new head coach on a two-year deal. “I am delighted to accept the role of head coach at Leeds United. It has always been my ambition to work in England,” Bielsa said in a statement. “When a club with Leeds United’s history made me …

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