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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Ronaldo Vieira interview: ☀️ His Bielsa summer 🍽 Triple sessions with no dinner 📺 Squad starving through Love Island 🇮🇹 Radrizzani sale bombshell ❓ What if he stayed in the Phillips role? 🤝 Monk key to Leeds breakthrough #lufc

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Ronaldo Vieira on Bielsa and an enduring love of Leeds: ‘I never thought I was going to be leaving’ (Gift Article)

The midfielder felt he'd be a key player under the Argentinian, but within weeks the club accepted a bid for him to help balance the books

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

In the week England are left with one natural RB, it's fair to wonder how far away Jayden Bogle is. Rarely injured and consistently improved in line with #lufc's recent rise. If he and Leeds continue on their current trajectory, he has to be in the mix before the end of this season.

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Bogle for England? Why Leeds’ ‘unpredictable’ full-back should be in the conversation (Gift Article)

The adaptable Jayden Bogle has impressed for Leeds this season and may justifiably wonder how close he was to an England call-up

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

If Monday night was champagne football, this was more like the gravy on your roast dinner: appreciated, but slow-pouring and likely to leave you asleep on the sofa. A disappointment in the context of last week's hopes, but an extension of a supreme start in the grander scheme. #lufc

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From fireworks to sluggishness, but Leeds United’s ambitions need not be dimmed (Gift Article)

At their fortress against a side with three losses in four games, Leeds were favourites. But surprises are the charm of the Premier League

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

DF on nine from five being a good start: "No doubt about this. We all know we can't complain too much. Not the easiest fixture list. We have done many things right. This points average is happy days at the end of the season. Good feeling to be in a good position." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

DF: "Being disappointed with a draw against this team. Many signs of good growth. Didn't play well and still came away with a clean sheet and draw." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

DF on dressing room: "They were disappointed they didn't win it and go third. My lads dream big. They needed an arm around the shoulder. Some criticism on things we could do better, but we didn't lose sight of the big picture. Nine points, top defensive behaviour, unbeaten, is remarkable." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

DF: "Have to be tidy on the ball in their half. We were too slow in the head. If you don't create chances you should do it through set pieces, but didn't get the first or second touch on many of these. Good, valuable point." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

DF: "Mixed emotions after the game. Reality it's not 38 games of magic, champagne football. Sometimes it's a Sunday afternoon when you have to dig in. I liked the clean sheet and extending the unbeaten run. Too loose with the ball, didn't move it quick enough." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Reality check for Leeds after week of deserved hype. Never got going and nobody seemed to show anything. Palace battled well. Farke will talk up the value of drawing when they can't win. Calvert-Lewin missed a big chance. Unbeaten and nine points from five games remains a good start. #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Gudmundsson off for Bahoya with two and a half minutes to play. #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Bahoya's going to get added time. #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Nmecha on for Okafor in the 75th minute. #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Outstanding tackle from Ampadu to get his leg across Kamada, as he's about to shoot from seven or eight yards, and kill the ball dead. #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Leeds have improved since the disallowed goal, but not enough to really pen Palace in. James and Aaronson are on for Bogle and Tanaka, both on yellows, in the 67th minute. #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Best moment of the game for Leeds. Bogle with a Zidanesque pirouette down the line, into the final third. Cross comes in from Justin. Calvert-Lewin meets it, five yards out, centre of goal, unmarked, but only shoots straight at Benitez. #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Elland Road erupts and wants this to be the wake-up call for the team. #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Goal Palace. Been coming. Leeds have been second-best to everything since half-time. Khalaili played in down the right, gets in behind and crosses. Justin slides in to block, but his interference loops into the air for Mitchell to run onto..... Ruled out for offside. #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Good save from Trafford. Pino free kick on the edge of the area. Gets down low to his right and pushes away. #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

HT: 0-0. Not a great spectacle and not a lot in the game. Trafford's had a couple of regulation stops to make, while Leeds have probably edged the opportunities. Defence looks more stretched than usual with Palace competing in midfield. Okafor a bright spot. #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Bogle booked for a late one on Pino. Neither side asserting themselves. Leeds nowhere near the high levels on Monday up to now. #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Home support audibly frustrated with some of the lax Leeds defending. Palace able to almost walk the ball into the home area. Eventually cleared. Okafor goes down the other end, beats a few defenders, but Canvot cuts out his cross. #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Kamada, Timber and Pino starting to find some useful pockets between the Leeds defence and midfield. They're finding time and space to look up and thread passes in behind. Not had the quality to find their mark, but visitors having a decent spell. #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Very good tackle by Muharemovic. Timber got goal-side of Ampadu in midfield and ran at the Leeds area before sliding Strand Larsen into the box. Bosnian recovered well, slid in, won it and allowed Trafford to collect. #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Leeds get a corner from Benitez holding onto the ball too long. Stach takes. Muharemovic header loops over. #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Gruev with the squad. Looks like the same unit as Monday's, with Wilson missing. #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

DF on his contract: "No news from my side. I spoke at the end of last season, honestly, about my future. Our MD discussed it last week, and I don't want it to become a weekly soap. My whole focus is on the team and Palace." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

DF: "It's not a topic I have thought much about. I can talk about it afterwards, perhaps. If a player comes back in a good mood or bad mood, injured or fit, it all impacts. I try not to complain or talk about the schedule generally." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

DF on Bahoya: "With a young boy, I have to look after them before I throw them into the cold Premier League water. If a player doesn't perform well on debut, they're quickly buried. I have to make sure they are ready. Top character. Lots of potential and skill." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

DF on being fifth since Dec 1: "It's not a coincidence. It's quality. Nothing can be taken for granted in this league. Table currently not important. Eight points important. Not enough to achieve what we want. First step is 40 points as quickly as possible." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

DF on Calvert-Lewin being his best signing: "Difficult to say or compare with other clubs. Many top signings here on a low budget for signings. Rodon, Ampadu, Tanaka and others, difficult to compare. Striker has a different role." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

DF: "Wilson out with quad injury, reported problems after last game. Probably miss the Welsh games, too." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

DF on Justin and Bogle for England: "No. My players with English passports are delivering good performances, but you have to do this over the mid- and long term. Thomas knows what he needs. If you keep playing like this, they have a chance to be in the spotlight." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

DF: "International break is relative. We allow ourselves to recover a bit more than normal time. No games for a while does not mean we don't train. Players not called up need my attention. Allows more time for details." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

DF: "He is way more in his rhythm and settled now. Confidence important for every player. This is what he shows." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

DF on DCL for England: "Fully deserved. Perfect start to the new season. My striker needs goals, my wing-backs don't." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

It could be quite the week for Calvert-Lewin. ⚪ Four in four for #lufc ⚪ Two career-best opponents at Elland Road (put more past Newcastle and Palace than any other club) ⚪ Scored in five straight Prem home games - could be six ⚪ England recall?

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Flying high: Why Calvert-Lewin is so effective for Leeds United and might earn an England call (Gift Article)

Will this be one of the best weeks of Dominic Calvert-Lewin's career?

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Anton Stach has been called up by Jurgen Klopp for Germany. #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Leeds may be third in the Premier League after four matches, but, more decisively, they're fifth going back 29 games. Newcastle were run over in another special night under the Elland Road lights. All four games have shown different qualities from this team. Expectations may start changing. #lufc

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Is it time for Leeds to re-assess their expectations? (Gift Article)

This convincing win was the latest addition to a big picture which has looked positive for over nine months for Daniel Farke's side

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

DF: "I always want ambition from my players. We have, after such a game, chatted about how they were not happy that they were not perfect tonight. We do not let standards drop. Dream big, think big, other people can do this. Actions speak louder than words." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

DF on Calvert-Lewin and England chance: "Definitely realistic, but there are a few other names on my mind with an English passport after a performance like this." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Farke recognises how crucial it was to go in 3-0 up with the kind of lead they deserved at Brighton or Chelsea, where they failed to kill the games and let the opponents in. #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

DF: "He's a very emotional player and they sometimes overtake. I don't want to change him, but want to make sure he finds balance. Unnecessary loss of the ball. Gets praise and stick from me. Want to make him perfect PL player." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

DF on Ampadu chat: "Happy birthday, I told him and gave a hug. Last goal avoidable and I wanted to let him know straight away. Every goal important for the goal difference. We are self-critical. I'm a perfectionist and I can't help myself. I wanted to tell him what he could have done better." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

DF: "Would have liked more possession in the final 15 minutes. Team deserved a clean sheet, but it was a complex and all-round performance." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

DF: "There's always something to moan about. Even today. Unnecessary loss of the ball at times. Never a perfect performance in football, but top class. Dominated the first half and deserved a 3-0 lead. Important to bury with the fourth." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

MJ: "First half was disappointing because we couldn't bring the fundamentals on the pitch. Couldn't match Leeds." #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

One of those big nights at Elland Road. Five defeats in 29 league games. Only Arsenal (52), Man City (50), Man Utd (45) and Bournemouth (37) have won more Premier League points in 2026 than Leeds. #lufc

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Beren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Full time: Leeds go third in the Premier League with a fabulous 4-1 win. The late concession will irk Farke, but that was a fantastic evening for all concerned. A well-oiled machine which ran over the visitors. Everyone played their part. #lufc

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