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Excited to confirm I'm launching a new free weekly Substack - 'The Marching On Newsletter'

This will contain exclusive content and is available to subscribers only

Out every Friday - with the first edition TOMORROW

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August 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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31.8% of PL goals are headers
Nine consecutive PL seasons
Prime age (typically)
Free to acquire

The metrics indicate why Leeds kept tabs on Calvert-Lewin

Yet while the risk with DCL isn’t financial, it is one of fitness - and first-choice status #lufc

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Calvert-Lewin gamble offers potential Leeds upgrade - but there's a caveat
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is a risk but one that could provide serious rewards if the cards fall into place
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August 14, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Why Leeds United have pivoted to Dominic Calvert-Lewin with medical imminent

Picture shifted in last 24 hours - Rodrigo Muniz deal seen as unlikely amid stubborn Fulham stance and Atalanta pursuit + DCL breakthrough

LUFC stance explained #lufc

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Leeds United transfer pivot explained after major Calvert-Lewin breakthrough
The picture has changed dramatically in the last 24 hours, with Leeds United gaining a breakthrough
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August 13, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Spoke to Nigel Martyn about Illan Meslier's situation at Leeds United after Daniel Farke's Dublin decision

His advice is clear #lufc

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Nigel Martyn hands transfer advice to Illan Meslier after recent Farke decision
Speaking to Leeds Live, Nigel Martyn also outlined what Lucas Perri must start to establish in the next few weeks
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August 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Leeds United pre-season player ratings with some clear winners and losers

Have taken into account both on-pitch performance and off-field decisions to score how successful their summer has been in overall context #lufc

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Leeds United pre-season player ratings with Gnonto superb as duo struggle
Some Leeds United players enjoyed a better pre-season than others, including a number of the new recruits
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August 12, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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Current Leeds United transfer stance/situation on attackers Rodrigo Muniz, Nico Gonzalez, Bilal El Khannouss, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Ben Doak

Sam Greenwood, meanwhile, destined for a permanent exit with talks underway #lufc

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Gonzalez to Leeds United transfer truth as mystery club hold talks with attacker
Former Everton striker Dominic Calvin-Lewin is a player Leeds United have looked at but he's not top their number one target
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August 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Joe Gelhardt set to join Hull City on a season-long loan

Striker pushed for move himself & LUFC helped in meeting the EFL requirements amid Hull's transfer sanctions

Has two years left on his deal, so could be sold next summer #lufc

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Joe Gelhardt set for Championship switch amid Mateo Joseph transfer update
The striker is one of a few attackers not included in Daniel Farke's plans for next season
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August 8, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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⚪️ Talks held with Bilal El Khannouss
⚪️ Firm Mateo Joseph loan stance
⚪️ Rodrigo Muniz latest amid rival chase rumours
➕ more

Where we're up to (this afternoon) as Leeds United enter the final few weeks of the transfer window #lufc

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Leeds United transfer state of play - El Khannouss talks and potential exits
Where Leeds United sit in the transfer market with 12 days to go until their opening Premier League fixture
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August 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Out on Tuesday

Your Leeds United season preview for 25/26

Includes exclusive chat with Dan James #lufc

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Leeds United pre-season guide 2025/26
The countdown is on to the 2025/26 Premier League campaign - and our pre-season guides are the ideal way to prepare for the action ahead. As well as
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August 1, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Liking Marseille’s Instagram posts was always a bit suspect

Leeds United did all they could and will now look at other shortlisted options

The capture of Longstaff and Stach after the Diarra saga means Leeds can let hope override disappointment #lufc

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July 29, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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A chat with Anton Stach on his technical ability, set-pieces - and his quirky Instagram account #lufc

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Leeds signing Anton Stach reveals secret talent and explains Instagram posts
The new Leeds United arrival spoke to Leeds Live and other reporters after Saturday's debut
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July 27, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Leeds United player ratings vs Paderborn in behind-closed-doors friendly as Jaka Bijol and Wilfried Gnonto excite

Daniel Farke's son played for Paderborn, and looked decent too #lufc

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Leeds United player ratings vs Paderborn as Bijol and Gnonto excite
Find out how Leeds United players did vs Paderborn in today's friendly
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July 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Here's what went on in the game vs Paderborn, with Leeds United made to work #lufc

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Inside Leeds United's behind-closed-doors friendly vs Paderborn amid Stach debut
Leeds United faced Paderborn in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Saturday afternoon
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July 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Leeds United have indeed submitted a bid in excess of €30m (£26.2m) for Igor Paixao

Doesn't go beyond €35m (£30.5m) but would make him most expensive summer signing regardless

As reported last month, player open to a LUFC move with the right deal #lufc

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Leeds United submit bid in excess of £26m for Feyenoord winger Igor Paixao
Leeds United retain hope that they can land the 25-year-old Brazilian
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July 25, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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Leeds United have agreed a deal in principle for Lyon goalkeeper Lucas Perri

Ended last season with a save xG of +3.8. Final season at Botafogo (2023) saw him record an xG of +13

A big box ticked #lufc

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Leeds United agree deal in principle for Lyon goalkeeper Lucas Perri
Leeds United are on the cusp of landing a new number one
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July 24, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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The irony. Anton Stach was unable to play yesterday due to not gaining international clearance. Despite being German and the game being in Germany.

Anyway, he watched Tuesday's friendly from the stands - and Illan Meslier, from the press box #lufc

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Leeds United tour diary: Anton Stach glimpse and Illan Meslier in the press box
An insider's peek into what went on during Tuesday's behind-closed-doors friendly
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July 23, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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“I think that was a big learning point. I've matured a lot since then"

Largie Ramazani spoke candidly to me about being publicly challenged to up his levels by Daniel Farke last season

Also gave his thoughts on the transfer news regarding a new LW #lufc

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‘I’ve matured’ - Largie Ramazani reflects on Farke call-out and Leeds transfers
Speaking to Leeds Live, Largie Ramazani says he now wants to "show the people what I can do"
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July 22, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Leeds United tour diary - Day 1: Encouraging Jaka Bijol trait and one in the crown jewels #lufc

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Leeds tour diary - encouraging Bijol training trait and one in the crown jewels
Day one of Leeds United's training camp in Germany revealed a lot of positives
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July 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Current Leeds United transfer picture is one of hope and optimism

Muniz and Paixao still seen as gettable, Stach almost there

Chiefs pleased with progress but know a lot of work still to do

GK and Schmidt update in here too 👇 #lufc

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Leeds United transfer state of play on Paixao, Stach, Muniz and more
Anton Stach is close to becoming the sixth player through the door
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July 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Righto, the Leeds players are out in that lovely blue kit

Join us for all the action here #lufc

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Leeds United vs Manchester United LIVE team news as Longstaff included in squad
Leeds United take on the arch enemy in their first game of pre-season in Sweden this afternoon
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July 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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He's here!

Sean Longstaff signs a four-year deal at Leeds United for £12m + £3m add-ons

Add-ons mainly to do with appearances and avoiding relegation #lufc

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Leeds United take summer spending to £45m as fifth transfer completed
It has been a busy summer for Leeds United in the transfer market
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July 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Sebastiaan Bornauw, yesterday, had his first sit-down with the press since joining Leeds United

He watched every single game in the final five months of last season after learning of the club’s interest

“I was a bit stressed” #lufc

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'I watched every Leeds game for 5 months' - Sebastiaan Bornauw in his own words
Sebastiaan Bornauw has spoken to the media for the first time since signing for Leeds United
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July 17, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Doubt hangs over Jack Harrison’s involvement in Leeds United’s pre-season tour this summer

Club sources have described the situation with Harrison as complex, with the Whites yet to reach a firm conclusion on next steps #lufc

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Jack Harrison update casts doubt over Leeds United future ahead of summer tour
The winger still has three years left on his Leeds United contract
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July 14, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Sunday thoughts…

Frustration over Leeds United’s transfer progress is totally understandable - but there’s a bigger picture at play #lufc

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Leeds transfer frustration is understandable - but a bigger picture is at play
A few Leeds United supporters have queried the club's summer transfer approach
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July 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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For those wanting figures on finishing above 17th-placed teams:

- 41pts enough in past 10 years

- 39pts for last 4 yrs, and 7 of last 10

- Only time 41+ pts went down: West Ham 02/03*

- Most losses & stayed up: Spurs 24/25 (22)

- No club relegated with 11 wins*

*20-team lg
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36 points would have seen a club survive in each of the past nine Premier League seasons

30 pts would have done it in three of the past five, and the past two

It's clear why 10 wins is the base (not total) aim for Leeds United next season #lufc

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Daniel Farke's 49ers mandate hands Leeds benchmark for Premier League survival
The aim gives Leeds United a fighting chance of staving off relegation at the first attempt
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July 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM