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Leeds United writer for @leedsnews

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8 years
Thanks for messages. My dad died on Friday after his battle with MS. Heartbroken, but I'm back tomorrow for #lufc game, he'd want that. MOT
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Luke Ayling on Kyle Bartley: "I speak to him every day. I am going away with him twice this summer (to Vegas and Marbella). I'll be in his ear, don't you worry about that, trying to get him back." Welcome back Luke. #lufc
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Leeds United announce that the funds for Toby Nye’s Neuroblastoma treatment have been successfully raised. The final £25,000 donated by Samuel Saiz this week. #lufc
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Marcelo Bielsa on BT Sport - asked if he's enjoying the Premier League. He smiles and says: "When other teams play, yes!" #lufc
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Nice moment at the end of the press conference today when Marcelo Bielsa said to us all: "I thank you for not asking me questions on the two losses we had. But I still have the mark (scar)" - pointing to his chest/heart. #lufc ⚽️💛💙 @LeedsNews
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Scenes #lufc
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Bilic on Bielsa: "I rate myself and I am a confident guy. But Bielsa is Bielsa. It's a privilege to compete with him." #lufc #wba
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Christiansen, asked if #lufc can take inspiration from Huddersfield Town: "We are Leeds and we are different." #lufc
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"Wind your neck in. You should concentrate on your own club because you’re not doing that well at the moment. Maybe you should do a bit of spying yourself.” Noel Whelan's response to Bristol City owner Steve Lansdown for saying #lufc should have points docked for Bielsa spying
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4 years
Raphinha obviously superb and everyone has played well but Cooper has had a very very good game tonight, one of the best I’ve seen from him #lufc
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4 years
Welcome to Leeds 💙💛 #lufc Brilliant signings
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Mateusz Klich gets man of the match at the Take Us Home premiere with his imaginary plus one. What a guy. #lufc
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Thoroughly enjoyed covering in Phil Hay (Slay)'s absence in v busy week. And wouldn't be #lufc without ups and downs. PS, Cibicki defo done.
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Speaking on Sky Sports News, Weston McKennie says of Elland Road: "It is dope." #lufc
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LEEDS UNITED ARE BACK IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE!!!!!!!! IT'S DONE. #lufc
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Pulis: "We didn't do much yesterday after travelling for near on 24 hours. We'll train today. Let's hope Bielsa and his group are in the bushes as they'll see all that we will do today. I think he's been a breath of fresh air. I don't think he's mediocre, he's top drawer." #lufc
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LEEDS BORN DALLAS!!!! #lufc
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DEAL: Winger Jack Harrison re-joins Leeds United on a third season-long loan from Manchester City, with a view to a permanent move to the Whites. #lufc
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Kalvin Phillips becomes Leeds United's first England starter at a major international tournament for 19 years. #lufc #ENG #ENGCRO
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Leeds have sold nearly 30,000 tickets for tonight's Carabao Cup tie against Stoke City - around 7,000 sold in last 48 hours. Fans collecting tickets need to get there as early as possible to avoid queues. Ticket office been open since 9am. #lufc
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Amazing. Marching On Together at full-time. #lufc
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6 years
Fantastic news, brilliant signing. Barry Douglas will wear the no 3 shirt at #lufc
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3 years
Nobody likes my garden photos. Maybe this is better. #lufc
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7 years
Kyle Bartley told me that he felt so honoured to captain #lufc at times this season that he has nicked the captain's armband to keep at home
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Llorente and Rodrigo next to each other arms round each other for Spain anthem #lufc
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"Obviously I have got my mum ringing me as soon as I get in the changing rooms saying well done and my girlfriend ringing me. I was very happy about it and hopefully I will get a phone call from Granny Val soon." Kalvin Phillips on scoring the only goal of the game #lufc
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Pep on Sky: "It was good huh?!" #lufc
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6 years
SIGNED! Championship-winning left back Barry Douglas joins Leeds United from Wolves on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee. #lufc
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3 years
FULL TIME - TEN MEN LEEDS WIN AT CITY! #lufc
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Also, Mateusz Klich doesn’t need me sticking up for him, but I will. Risky challenge, yes. But Instrumental in taking Leeds up. #lufc
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6 years
Adam Forshaw was sick overnight on Friday night/Saturday morning and didn't train yesterday. But he met up with his team-mates late on yesterday as he didn't want to miss his chance having got back in the side. #lufc @LeedsNews
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Message I'm getting about Stuart Dallas is that he's not for sale. Leeds want to keep him. #lufc
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Leeds with the most attempts from any side in the first half of any Premier League game this season (13). #lufc
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Successful passes - Leeds 535, Stoke 153. #lufc
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3 years
Phillips man of the match says Frank, completely agree. That was fabulous to watch. #lufc #ENGCRO #ENG
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3 years
Away end appreciation of Raphael Varane 😬 #lufc
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Leeds United's 18-year-old Polish midfielder Mateusz Bogusz signs new three-year deal. #lufc
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3 years
Wow, so emotional. Bera and Pablo, thank you. #lufc
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Smiley. #lufc
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When you know Phil Hay is back at work the next day and the Mrs finally gets to see you (and does the #lufc salute). Love this club. MOT.
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DEAL. Leeds United reach deal to sign 21-year-old USA international midfielder Brenden Aaronson from RB Salzburg on a five-year deal. £25m. #lufc
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Phillips ASSIST!!! GOOOOOAAAAAAALLL Sterling!!! #lufc
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Happy New Year - this is how the Bielsa era began - Stoke City at Elland Road August 5 - been an absolute pleasure - now let’s get out of this league #lufc @LeedsNews #mot
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"I scored in the warm up and a couple of fans were jeering sarcastically when I scored. I thought 'Jesus Christ, really?!' It was nice to get that one out of the way." From jeers to cheers as Patrick Bamford silences the haters #lufc @LeedsNews
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Pulis pretty dismissive of Spygate and not fussed: "It's all a game, you can do whatever you want. We are still watching games, we are all doing it in a different way. I've got great respect for him. He's a very, very dedicated man..." #lufc
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Frank Lampard with the shout out to Kalvin Phillips asked on BBC who had impressed him. Shearer and Rio also impressed. #lufc #ENG #ENGCRO
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MOT. #lufc
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4 years
DEAL. Leeds United beat off competition from a host of other top-flight big guns to sign highly rated 16-year-old Northern Irish attacker or midfielder Charlie Allen from Linfield as a scholar. #lufc
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Bielsa to BT Sport: "We hope to score as many as we did in the last two games but concede less." #lufc
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"We need goals, I had a great chance as well but the ball is on the M1. I should have scored but maybe some people can help me find the ball." ⚽️ 🛣️ Mateusz Klich on great form as always speaking to the press afterwards. #lufc
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Nice moment at the end as Patrick Bamford and Pablo Hernandez thank the #lufc fans who sing Bamford’s name as he heads off the pitch. Hugs all round from staff to Kalvin Phillips too
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7 years
Jonny Howson has rejected Norwich City's offer of a new contract and is believed to want to return north with his young family #lufc
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Andrea Radrizzani: "So, let's have another go. I am delighted that Marcelo has agreed to stay for another year - we have unfinished business." #lufc
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6 years
Right, not being funny, time to go get some beers. Seem to have been on laptop since about 10am 😂 Raise a toast to Barry Douglas the first permanent signing of the summer and a very good one too. I'll be around all weekend and looking forward to Las Palmas game tomorrow #lufc
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Michael Appleton on #lufc : "The supporters are something else. It's the type of club that probably deserves to be in the Premier League just on its fan base alone."
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7 years
Huge sarcastic chant of "Leeds are falling apart again" from the away end. They're loving it. Been superb. #lufc
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GOAL RAPHINHA. AGAIN. 3-0 BRAZIL. #lufc
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Leeds United promoted as champions!!! What a weekend. #lufc
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"We're Leeds United, we're top of the league" #lufc
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Andrea Radrizzani: "The support from our fans has been the best in the country once again. Enjoy your summer and next year once again we all need to give more - the players, the staff and all of the fans because our goal is close." #lufc
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Lasogga’s girlfriend and baby daughter have now moved over to Leeds and the striker says they are enjoying living here. #lufc
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“We’re Leeds United, we’re top of the league” at Wigan. #lufc
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4 years
BREAKING: The EFL say their primary objective, in order to protect competition integrity, is to deliver a successful conclusion to the 2019/20 season, subject to the over-riding priority around health and well-being. #lufc
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LEEDS-BORN DALLAS!!!!!!!! #lufc
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Marching On Together into 2022. #lufc
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Jesse Marsch. #lufc
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Saturday, July 18 2020 - Leeds United’s first full day back as a Premier League side. #lufc 💙💛 😃
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Kemar Roofe on his handball goal: "It is what it is. What do you want me to do - run up to the referee and say it shouldn't be allowed? It's up to the referee to make that decision. I'm just there to play the game." #lufc
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DEAL. Leeds United secure deal to sign 24-year-old Denmark international right back Rasmus Kristensen from RB Salzburg on a five-year contract. #lufc
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"LUKE Ayling and Berardi...Pontus Jansson, Kyle Bartley" being sung in the Kop at Elland Road for a good few minutes #lufc #warringtonselby
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Salah: "It was so tough. They are a tough team." #lufc
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Huge cheers as Adam Forshaw is brought on for Jenkins. Welcome back sir. 1-2. 60 mins. #lufc
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Let's have another! DEAL - Leeds United sign 18-year-old forward Joe Gelhardt from Wigan Athletic on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee. #lufc
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Tyler Roberts is fine and was only subbed after 38 minutes of last night's friendly with Guiseley with a view to Sunday's final friendly against Las Palmas which will be the really interesting one. No injury. Shin fine. #lufc
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What a lovely end to the window. Bravo. Bueno even #lufc
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A new Leeds United deal for the injured Gaetano Berardi, until the end of the season. A nice way to end the transfer window. #lufc
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88 minutes for Leo Hjelde who is subbed to big applause with Rotherham 3-0 up against Blackburn. Fine debut. Big contribution to first two goals and good showing at left back. #lufc
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GOAL BAMFORD! Firpo with the assist. #lufc
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Pontus Jansson on #lufc 's fans: "We don't deserve those fans, they are too good for us right now. It's up for us to show that we deserve them fans."
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FULL TIME. OH MY GOD HOW STRESSFUL. #lufc
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Saiz, to Spanish daily Marca, on fans singing 'we've got Saiz': "The stage is crazy. Every time they sing to me, they make my hair stand on end" #lufc
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SLAM: Window Closed. Cibicki and Lasogga give #lufc Deadline Day double. 16 signings during summer window. MOT. Pub. Stiff drink. Night x
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4 years
Happy birthday to someone who is not only 'Mr Leeds United' but also a smashing bloke. Have a good one Ed. #lufc 🥂
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I’d just like to say this…stick together. This club beats anything. #lufc
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“We’re Leeds United, we’re top of the league” at full time #lufc @LeedsNews
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Bilic: "It's a fair result, a very fair result, I think we had more chances but let's be honest they had more possession. It's a very fair result." #lufc #wba
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Good luck to Ben White at Arsenal. Brilliant at Leeds as part of a historic season, the memories of which will last forever. Cracking player and Kalvin's close mate. #lufc
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4 years
TEAM NEWS: Phillips and Rodrigo are both back for Sunday's clash against Arsenal. But Llorente is still out and Hernandez also has a muscular injury. Shackleton (quad) also out. Marcelo Bielsa says Phillips will probably start, Rodrigo less likely but he will be there. #lufc
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We are Leeds after 3-0 win at Stoke City #lufc
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Marcelo Bielsa asked how his heart is after that - "I'm alive" #lufc
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Neil Warnock says Leeds United should not be denied the chance to seal promotion - however long it takes. #lufc
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DONE DEAL: Leeds United have signed striker Patrick Bamford from Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal. Bamford will wear the no 9 shirt at #lufc
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GOAL ALIOSKI!!! (pen) #lufc
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DEAL! Homegrown Leeds United ace Jamie Shackleton signs new four-year contract with Whites. #lufc
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Pablo Hernandez: "We played good but it's impossible to play good every game. But with this attitude and spirit, if one game we can't play good we still have the chance to win the game with this work and everybody running, working, helping their team mates. This is the way" #lufc
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FULL TIME at Ewood Park. 1-1. #lufc
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Sky reporting that Leeds have now agreed a fee with Middlesbrough for striker Patrick Bamford. Understood they say to be £7m rising to £10m with add-ons. Not had that confirmed. #lufc
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Llorente, Rodrigo and Koch all unused subs on the international front tonight. #lufc
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Brilliant from Bielsa on team news: "Now I cannot say the team because one supporter said that two days before I give too much information to the other team. But between you and me it's going to be the same team." #lufc
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For all the Lee Sobot haters (re Cibicki episode) - the Daniel James situation is a reminder that it’s not done until it’s done. Not stupid - doing my job - trust 👍 @LeedsNews #lufc
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