Andy Goldstein shocked after what Darren Bent tells him about Leeds United
Andy Goldstein and Darren Bent were talking on talkSPORT about Leeds United and the race for promotion to the Premier League.
The Whites suffered a surprising 1-0 defeat against Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Sunday, 9 March.
They’re still in top spot, but are level on points with Sheffield United – who have an inferior goal difference.
Daniel Farke’s men take on Millwall next
Daniel Farke will not want to miss out on an automatic promotion berth two seasons in a row as this side deserves to return to the Premier League.
However, results against West Brom and Portsmouth have not been ideal and that’s given Sheffield United and Burnley a chance to cover up the deficit.
Speaking about this on talkSPORT at 16:53 on 10 March, Goldstein said: “Championship leaders Leeds, who lost away at Portsmouth last week. It was Leeds’ first defeat since November”
Bent then responded by saying: “And Leeds have got Millwall. The last team to beat Leeds before the weekend was Millwall.”
Goldstein reacted: “Wow.”
| Championship 2024/25 | Position | Points |
| Leeds United | 1st | 76 |
| Millwall | 12th | 48 |
Elland Road cannot be a Championship venue again next season
As Leeds have dropped points recently, with promotion no longer appearing as straightforward as it did weeks ago, Farke must adapt swiftly to maintain their lead and ensure Elland Road is not a Championship venue next season.
With only a handful of games left, the German needs to sharpen his tactical flexibility, addressing the squad’s inconsistency seen in recent games.
He should prioritise optimising his starting lineup, ensuring key players are at peak performance, while avoiding late substitutions that fail to shift momentum.
Strengthening defensive resilience is crucial, as lapses have cost them dearly.
Farke’s experience in securing promotion with Norwich should guide him in managing pressure and maintaining team morale.
With rivals like Sheffield United closing the gap, he must instill a ruthless winning mentality to secure the 94-100 points typically needed for automatic promotion, avoiding another play-off heartbreak.