Brenden Aaronson marks history-making Leeds United performance in style vs Wolves
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…
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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Leeds United see new Hayden Hackney transfer rival emerge in Coventry City
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…
Jayden Bogle among two other Leeds United players with most to lose in the run-in
Jayden Bogle has to end the season strongly to cement his Leeds United place for next season, as do two other Whites players. Leeds took…
Leeds United won’t be happy with Tim Robinson, Wolves referee booking as Whites record shows
Leeds United haven’t won any of their last five league games with Tim Robinson as referee, but he will be the man in the middle…
Leeds United: Top-half Premier League finish next season no longer a fanciful thought
Leeds United have laid the groundworks this season for a top-half Premier League finish in 2026-27. It’s been a 2025-26 season full of ups and…
Leeds will have to ride their luck at Old Trafford as Man United top Premier League attacking stats table
Leeds United will need their luck to be in at Old Trafford, as Man United top the Premier League stats table in a number of…
Leeds United need Dominic Calvert-Lewin to start scoring earlier in games
Leeds United are going to require Dominic Calvert-Lewin to start impacting games quicker, as he’s yet to score a Premier League goal in the opening…
Federico Gatti: £21.7m-rated Juventus defender wouldn’t be an upgrade on Joe Rodon for Leeds
Federico Gatti has been linked with a summer move to Leeds United, but he wouldn’t be a clear upgrade on Joe Rodon. According to a…
Leeds United could be making a mistake with £150m Elland Road extension – soul could be lost
Leeds United are putting their famous Elland Road atmosphere at risk, as work begins on the proposed 53,000-seater expansion. After receiving planning permission for the…
Leeds United: Data shows whether Haris Tabakovic would be an upgrade on Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Leeds United are reportedly monitoring Hoffenheim striker Haris Tabakovic ahead of the summer, and the Bosnian international has had a more productive season than Dominic…
Leeds have good Man United omen as Daniel Farke’s side unbeaten on Monday night this season
Leeds United are unbeaten when playing on a Monday night in the Premier League this season, as they prepare for a trip to Old Trafford…
Ao Tanaka makes starting credentials clear in Leeds United FA Cup win vs West Ham
Ao Tanaka sent a clear starting XI message to Daniel Farke with a superb performance in Leeds United‘s FA Cup quarter-final win over West Ham.…
Lucas Perri sends ‘vamos’ message after Leeds goalkeeper’s shootout heroics vs West Ham
Lucas Perri took to Instagram to mark his match-winning performance for Leeds United in the FA Cup quarter-finals over West Ham, saying: “vamos”. The Brazilian…
Anton Stach: Leeds midfielder reveals extent of West Ham injury in ‘stop acting’ Instagram post
Anton Stach has shared an Instagram post of the injury he picked up in Leeds United‘s FA Cup win over West Ham, and it’s clear…
Ao Tanaka vs Sean Longstaff: Leeds midfielder’s 2025-26 Premier League stats compared
Ao Tanaka and Sean Longstaff could be battling to win transfer favour with Leeds United decision-makers ahead of the summer, and it’s the former who…
Sebastiaan Bornauw: Daniel Farke should start defender vs West Ham to help answer his Whites future
Sebastiaan Bornauw needs to be part of Daniel Farke’s Leeds United starting lineup when they take on West Ham United in the FA Cup quarter-final.…
Facundo Buonanotte: Last Leeds United chance may come courtesy of Brenden Aaronson form
Facundo Buonanotte’s Leeds United loan move hasn’t worked, but the recent poor performances of Brenden Aaronson could present him with one final Elland Road chance.…
Luke Ayling: Leeds United fans have reason to root for Middlesbrough promotion as new contract signed
Luke Ayling has signed a new one-year contract extension with Championship side Middlesbrough, as the former Leeds United star looks to help Boro reach the…
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.…
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…