From the Beeb:
“Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Brighton at Amex Stadium (kick-off 15:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
He provided a positive squad update after admitting some of his players were "struggling with illnesses" last week: "We are in a way better position. I have nothing to report or complain about. Everyone is training and available."
Gabriel Gudmundsson was forced off the pitch with a "dead leg" against West Ham. The club has ruled out "anything major" and the left-back will be "back and available" this weekend.
Willy Gnonto has completed his "first full training week" since recovering from a calf injury and hernia surgery. Farke added: "He isn't a topic for the starting line-up after being out for so long, but we will see if we're going to take him with us this weekend."
He has been impressed with Dan James' attitude to training following a lengthy period on the sidelines, adding that the winger is "working really hard to find his best shape" again.
On picking up 11 points from their first nine games, Farke said: "I would be a bit more relaxed if we had taken all the points we deserved from those matches. We should be on 15 to 17 points already and, if that was the case, the sun would shine even more."
He added: "We're on a good path, but survival isn't a guarantee. We need around nine or 10 wins to stay up."
Brighton have already picked up "some good results against some top sides" this season, so his side will be "respectful of that, but won't travel in fear". He added: "We know we have a chance wherever we go."
The Seagulls made "quite a few changes" for their midweek Carabao Cup match, so Leeds will be careful to not "overinterpret" the 2-0 defeat by Arsenal.
When asked about Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler, Farke replied: "You could tell a few years ago that he was a big talent and full of potential. He's doing a fantastic job, so credit to him at his young age." He doesn't believe the 32-year-old has reached his "limit" as a football manager just yet.
On facing Georginio Rutter at his new club, Farke said: "He has progressed really well. It was a joy to work with him because he was like a young horse. He was wild, full of energy and just wanted to play. He is an important player for Brighton. We want to handle him at the weekend and we will be making sure he doesn't shine too much."
And the presser itself from LUTV:
https://video.leedsunited.com/video/dm9kJTdDMF83aDFhMzl6bSU3QyUyRnBhZ2UlM0ZzbHVnJTNEaG9tZSU3Q2hvbWUlMkZsaXN0JTJGMCUyRmZlZWQ%3D
Pre-Brighton presser
posted 1 day, 23 hours ago
Dont know about you lot but im so sick of Keir Starmer that im going to divorce my wife.
Its the only way I can deal with how much I dislike him.
posted 1 day, 23 hours ago
comment by Mattyp (U8926)
posted 26 minutes ago
Dont know about you lot but im so sick of Keir Starmer that im going to divorce my wife.
Its the only way I can deal with how much I dislike him.
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Haha! Agreed though! He’s awful!
posted 1 day, 23 hours ago
comment by Mattyp (U8926)
posted 37 minutes ago
Dont know about you lot but im so sick of Keir Starmer that im going to divorce my wife.
Its the only way I can deal with how much I dislike him.
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posted 1 day, 23 hours ago
Fancy 3 points at Brighton, would be a great result too.
do rate Brighton as a team but I think we're guna surprise a few people tomorrow.
posted 1 day, 23 hours ago
comment by Mattyp (U8926)
posted 49 minutes ago
Dont know about you lot but im so sick of Keir Starmer that im going to divorce my wife.
Its the only way I can deal with how much I dislike him.
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👏😂
posted 1 day, 22 hours ago
comment by The Spanish Italians - Its all coming home aga... (U21595)
posted 34 minutes ago
Fancy 3 points at Brighton, would be a great result too.
do rate Brighton as a team but I think we're guna surprise a few people tomorrow.
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Yep, me too Spanish … fancy us to get something out of tomorrow at least👍
posted 1 day, 21 hours ago
Just an off the wall fact ….
Leeds United in 2026 will be the first side in 53 years to start a calendar year with league games against Liverpool and Manchester United, since West Ham in 1973.
A year later, Leeds won the league and Man Utd were relegated
History always repeats itself 😝😎
(Source:Johnny Cooper)
posted 1 day, 20 hours ago
comment by Real Estate - Costa Rican White - Podemos ser Top Four de nuevo (U21471)
posted 11 hours, 16 minutes ago
comment by montleeds (U18330)
posted 11 hours, 30 minutes ago
comment by The Light Brigade (U22847)
posted 1 hour, 10 minutes ago
Hey Mont👍 … something off-piste if I may … what do you lot over there make of the Katy Perry tryst with the young Trudeau? (I still remember Pierre).
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Hi Light, You remember Fuddle duddle? I quite liked P.E.T. and his son tbf but a bit baffled with his romance with Katy. But hey i'd do her
No idea how they met, probably a anti trump rally.
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My closest friend Orlando from Costa Rica moved to Canada with his new wife after 7 years in Israel. On the contrary, he so loathed Trudeau he left after 4 months and spent the next 5 here. I think they almost divorced! 😏 Now he’s already coming back again in December after only 7 months, equally unimpressed with Carney, and tired of ‘stupid new laws’ being in Edmonton.
I did try suggesting that supporting Leeds might soothe and soften the stress…but he wasn’t having it.
I did ask whether he’d considered all these factors before he married a Canadian. Perhaps he should have found himself an American? Like Meghan, perhaps?
I didn’t ask either question a second time…. 🤣
I’m betting on a divorce this time around as I’m not sure he can stomach Carney and his Liberals much longer. Personally, I don’t blame him.
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what in the fack is this
posted 1 day, 20 hours ago
comment by T-Bag (U11806)
posted 17 minutes ago
comment by Real Estate - Costa Rican White - Podemos ser Top Four de nuevo (U21471)
posted 11 hours, 16 minutes ago
comment by montleeds (U18330)
posted 11 hours, 30 minutes ago
comment by The Light Brigade (U22847)
posted 1 hour, 10 minutes ago
Hey Mont👍 … something off-piste if I may … what do you lot over there make of the Katy Perry tryst with the young Trudeau? (I still remember Pierre).
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Hi Light, You remember Fuddle duddle? I quite liked P.E.T. and his son tbf but a bit baffled with his romance with Katy. But hey i'd do her
No idea how they met, probably a anti trump rally.
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My closest friend Orlando from Costa Rica moved to Canada with his new wife after 7 years in Israel. On the contrary, he so loathed Trudeau he left after 4 months and spent the next 5 here. I think they almost divorced! 😏 Now he’s already coming back again in December after only 7 months, equally unimpressed with Carney, and tired of ‘stupid new laws’ being in Edmonton.
I did try suggesting that supporting Leeds might soothe and soften the stress…but he wasn’t having it.
I did ask whether he’d considered all these factors before he married a Canadian. Perhaps he should have found himself an American? Like Meghan, perhaps?
I didn’t ask either question a second time…. 🤣
I’m betting on a divorce this time around as I’m not sure he can stomach Carney and his Liberals much longer. Personally, I don’t blame him.
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what in the fack is this
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Gold. Pure Gold😂👍
posted 1 day, 18 hours ago
There aren't any Reformers on here surely? 😮