Ao Tanaka: Leeds United midfielder enjoys good performance as Japan beat Scotland
Ao Tanaka put in an impressive display for Japan on Saturday night, as the Leeds United midfielder was part of a 1-0 win over Scotland.…
James Barker
James Barker is a senior writer on MOT Leeds News as part of the Breaking Media network. With a background in sports journalism, James provides expertise in statistical analysis and long-form opinion pieces on all the major events at Leeds United. Based in Durham, James has previously worked for Football League World where he had editing responsibility, having graduated from the University of Sunderland in the summer of 2024.
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Jaka Bijol: Leeds United defender endures rough night as Slovenia lose vs Hungary
Jaka Bijol represented Slovenia in an international friendly against Hungary on Saturday, but the Leeds United defender wasn’t at his best. The 27-year-old started and…
Leeds United’s Zach Hitchen makes Under-18s history becoming youngest scorer at 14-years old
Leeds United winger Zach Hitchen became the Club’s youngest ever Under-18s goalscorer at just 14-years and 213 days old against Middlesbrough. Thorp Arch is renowned…
Leeds United need to have Premier League safety secured before Burnley and Tottenham games
Leeds United can’t afford to go into back-to-back games with Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur respectively with their Premier League status still on the line. Daniel…
Leeds United’s 2022-23 Premier League relegation team compared to Daniel Farke’s current side
Leeds United were last relegated from the Premier League in 2022-23, with Daniel Farke’s 2025-26 team looking to avoid the same fate. That 2022-23 side…
Leeds United fans have no Archie Gray sell-on reason to root for Tottenham relegation
Leeds United are not understood to have included a sell-on clause in Archie Gray’s summer 2024 transfer to Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs and Leeds are both…
Joel Piroe: Leeds United forward should be granted one last Elland Road chance
Joel Piroe should be given another chance to shine for Leeds United, as Daniel Farke searches for attacking improvements. Piroe has made just 17 total…
James Justin: Leeds United defender shows worth in Gabriel Gudmundsson absence vs Brentford
James Justin played well for Leeds United in the place of the suspended Gabriel Gudmundsson against Brentford. After Gudmundsson’s controversial sending off against Crystal Palace,…
Noah Okafor: How much Leeds United have paid for each goal after £18m transfer
Noah Okafor hasn’t quite had the debut season for Leeds United he was hoping for, with just four Premier League goals to his name. With…
Anton Stach: Leeds star only has Man United’s Bruno Fernandes ahead of him for key passes
Anton Stach is second to Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes in the Premier League for key passes played per match this season, as his excellent Leeds…
Leeds United: Ethan Ampadu was man of the match vs Crystal Palace – here’s why
Ethan Ampadu was on top form as Leeds United boosted their Premier League survival chances with a goalless draw at Selhurst Park on Sunday. Daniel…
Leeds United: Man City defender Stephen Mfuni targeted as Daniel Farke leads summer loan race
Leeds United are reportedly leading a large queue of clubs to sign Manchester City starlet Stephen Mfuni on loan this summer as Daniel Farke looks…
How Sam Greenwood is doing in Poland since £3.45m Leeds United transfer: Form and stats
Sam Greenwood was once one of Leeds United‘s most exciting young talents. Having joined Leeds from Arsenal’s academy system in the summer of 2020, Greenwood…
Mateo Joseph making Leeds United summer transfer call an easy one – here’s why
Leeds United will have some big transfer calls to make on a host of players this summer. With Daniel Farke’s side still looking to confirm…
What Leeds can expect vs Crystal Palace and where keys to Whites win lie
London is calling for Leeds United this weekend, as Daniel Farke’s team clash with Crystal Palace on Sunday. Leeds come into the game winless from…
Dominic Calvert-Lewin reveal shows why Leeds must pray for Crystal Palace health
Leeds United travel to Selhurst Park for a crunch Premier League clash on Sunday. Daniel Farke’s side have seen their spirits lifted with a 3-0…
Daniel Farke has to add more poisons to Leeds United attack this summer – here’s why
Leeds United are being dragged back into a Premier League relegation battle as the season draws towards a conclusion. Daniel Farke’s side are winless from…
Dan James sealed Leeds United future vs Norwich City – here’s why
Leeds United progressed into the FA Cup quarter-finals after Daniel Farke took down his former club Norwich City on Sunday. Indeed, it was a comfortable…
Daniel Farke has clear reason for Leeds United confidence vs Norwich – here’s why
One subplot stands tall above the rest as Leeds prepare to take on Norwich in the FA Cup on Sunday: Daniel Farke. Indeed, this fifth…
Daniel Farke reveals hidden talent as Leeds boss opens up on what he wants to do next
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has revealed that he’d like to become a writer in the future. Farke has proven to have been a shrewd…