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.
Crystal Palace have reportedly made Leeds United-linked Hayden Hackney their number one target this summer. With Leeds’ status as a Premier League outfit for 2026-27…
Southampton have reportedly been involved in a spying incident similar to Leeds United‘s 2019 spygate controversy. The 2018-19 Championship season became known to English footballing…
Darko Gyabi has returned to fitness in time for Hull City’s Championship play-off campaign, as the former Leeds United midfielder closes in on a Premier…
Sam Byram could be given the chance of a fitting Leeds United send-off thanks to Gabriel Gudmundsson’s injury absence. The 32-year-old defender is a product…
Ethan Ampadu believes he was “right” to respond the way he did to Chelsea’s perceived time-wasting antics in Leeds United‘s FA Cup semi-final defeat. Leeds…
Burnley moving on from Scott Parker ahead of their game with Leeds United on Friday may see the Clarets pose a bigger threat to the…
Leeds United should have a much more concrete starting XI next season, which is something they’ve not had in the Premier League this term. That…
James Justin has cost Leeds United just £470,000 per Premier League start in 2025-26. Signed in August last year from Leicester City, Justin arrived at…
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is “proud” of Leeds United‘s effort and progress made this season despite Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final loss to Chelsea. Wembley Stadium can be…
Jayden Bogle has praised Leeds United supporters for the atmosphere they generated against Chelsea. 34,000 Leeds fans packed out one end of Wembley Stadium on…
Rob Green wants to see rules brought in that would stop the time-wasting efforts seen in Leeds United‘s FA Cup semi-final with Chelsea. Indeed, it…
Dominic Calvert-Lewin probably should’ve been sent off for a hair pull on Marc Cucurella in Leeds United‘s FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea. Daniel Farke‘s…
Leeds United were beaten by Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday, but Brenden Aaronson could’ve changed that had he shown more confidence. Daniel…
Anton Stach has been named in Leeds United‘s teamsheet for the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea on Sunday afternoon. Daniel Farke has selected his team…
Ao Tanaka should solidify his place in Leeds United‘s starting XI for next season if he holds his own against the might of Chelsea’s midfield.…
Noah Okafor is in my combined Leeds United and Chelsea XI ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final showdown at Wembley Stadium. Nothing quite gets the…
Chelsea sacking Liam Rosenior is probably not what Leeds United would’ve wanted before their FA Cup semi-final clash. Indeed, the Blues parted ways with Rosenior…
Jayden Bogle sustained a foot injury in Leeds United‘s draw with Bournemouth according to Daniel Farke. The 25-year-old was substituted at half-time against the Cherries…
Brenden Aaronson became the first American player to make 100 competitive starts for Leeds United in the 3-0 win over Wolves on Saturday. Indeed, it…
Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney, but newly-promoted Coventry City could be eyeing a summer swoop too. Indeed, Frank Lampard’s Sky…