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Why am I still seeing Leeds fans wanting Farke removed from the job? If Premier League survival with a newly promoted side, a first FA Cup semi-final in 39 years and countless other achievements not convince you he’s the right man to stay in charge, I’m not sure what will. #LUFC
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@theadelites Slap on the wrist and we get a 9 point deduction for thinking of it 1st
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Southampton’s alleged 007 goes way beyond what #LUFC were doing 7 years ago.
The accused spy’s professional shotgun microphone and live-streaming equipment - all show a level of sophistication designed to gather a maximum possible amount of information related in real time back to the club.
The presumed spy’s attempt to change clothes to avoid detection, shows an awareness of how wrong they knew their actions to be; and how much they valued that information and their anonymity.
Tactical tweaks at half time can have a huge impact on a game - once managers have seen how the opposition are playing they can tweak their own team’s tactics to combat their opponents.
We have seen the same this season with mid-game tactical timeouts - where goalkeepers feign injury so managers can adjust to changes in tactics and formation of opponents.
And the effects of those adjustments can be hugely influential on the outcome of a match.
But what if you knew what your opponent was going to do before a ball has been kicked?
Many managers have sprung a surprise on opponents by setting up in a different way to how they have previously.
Spying removes that element of surprise, certainly spying at the level being asserted here.
Managers give specific roles to players and specific instructions to combat opponents’ strengths.
Spying with high quality microphones lets the opponents know exactly what those instructions are.
Marcelo Bielsa’s spy had a notebook and pen, this is on a completely different level.
Bielsa spoke of how little the observation of training provided him in terms of information, but Leeds’ spy wasn’t recording vocal instructions by the opponent’s manager.
Bielsa’s #LUFC side were fined £200,000 for spying on opponents in a regular season match.
But Southampton have been accused of spying ahead of a Championship play-off semi-final.
Getting into the Premier League is worth £170m+, a £200k fine would be the proverbial drop in the ocean of all of that promotion cash.
A thorough investigation needs time, time which Middlesbrough do not have.
I can understand the calls for Southampton to be expelled from the play-offs - which I assume would come via a hefty points deduction.
What other punishment could be imposed that would be a deterrent, when a fine is so inconsequential, compared to the riches of the Premier League?
We’ve seen in recent years many teams profit from bending or breaking the rules on spending.
Club’s that overspent got promoted to the Premier League or stayed in the top-tier; while club’s who played by the rules got relegated, or didn’t get promoted in the first place.
Football at the elite level is a game of the finest of margins.
Any extra bit of information can be valuable - just one moment in a match can be the difference that gives one club over £170m and the other club nothing.
So you can absolutely understand how Middlesbrough could feel hard-done by; and that when they step onto the grass later today it won’t be on a level playing field.
But I would be very surprised if the consequences for Southampton, at the end of this investigation, will dissuade anyone else from trying to get an edge this way..
Because time and again throughout the last decades in football, breaking the rules has been beneficial to clubs.
Whether that be 115 charges Manchester City, the irregularities in financial reporting of Chelsea’s secret payments, or Everton, Forest and Leicester’s breaches of PSR, and others.
In those cases the punishment hasn’t come, or came too late to make a material difference to the teams close to them in the league, or were so immaterial as to be totally inconsequential.
So what does the EFL do if they find truth in Middlesbrough’s accusations?
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What we need is West ham to lose to Arsenal and Hidemasa Morita to be announced at Elland Road at half time during the Brighton game. Looks all but done now that. 2 years contract with an option to extend. Just waiting for us to be mathematically safe. Exciting times. #LUFC
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@theadelites Despite what some fans want , have we ever had a 20mill+ player bust a gut for us ? The 49ers are well aware of previous failures.
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Last summer #LUFC brought in two free transfers: Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha.
Together, they are responsible for 20 Premier League goal involvements (goals and assists) this season - almost half the club's goal tally.
That's one more than Liverpool's strike pair of Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitke - who cost a combined £204m - twice Leeds' entire summer budget.
Great transfers aren't always about the upfront cost to the previous club.
What makes a transfer great is: ability to fit into a team, availability and their specific strengths.
Leeds are hamstrung by PSR in the transfer market; but found a way to bring in players who were effective.
When the big money moves for attackers like Igor Paixão and Rodrigo Muniz didn't come to fruition, they found value in free agency.
Both Nmecha and DCL have had injury-hampered careers. But they have also shown great promise in the past.
By keeping them fit, boosting their confidence, and giving them a chance, they have scored the goals that will keep #LUFC up.
Nmecha and DCL were two fantastic acquisitions who have played a pivotal role for Leeds. And they cost nothing.
And it's not like Leeds weren't willing to spend - in addition to looking at Paixão and Muniz last summer, they were willing to buy Jørgen Strand Larsen in January - at the right price, of course.
But the point is - it doesn't matter how much a player costs, if they are the right fit.
Some big money moves are busts; and some free transfers become heroes.
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Why would you leave Wrexham for Chester. How bizarre
Chester FC@ChesterFC
A new era starts now. We are delighted to announce the appointment of Phil Parkinson as our new First Team Manager! 💙
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@MbarkCherguia Order the most lavishly expensive bottle of tap water they have .
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@SimonWelburn Yes. So was I. But apparently my sarcasm is not as good as I thought… :(
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Can someone quietly suggest them to replace the pic before someone else figures this is not the Millenium Falcon?
RAF_Luton@RAF_Luton
Photo of the Day: The Millennium Falcon undergoing a £800.85bn refit at HNAS Yeovilton (Gloucestershire) to make her ready for this year's #MayTheFourth celebrations May the Force be with you! #StarWars Photographed from a Canberra
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@AwayDaysTips Back in the old days it was and had some cracking pubs nearby but now the other side of that stand is park and ride, industrial estates and just the peacock pub. Still the best Friday night out though #lufc
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@misspaulalondon We’ve all done it but not been coked up from the night before, I wouldn’t want to be on a flight with some c@@t who wants a scrap or open the door I wouldn’t want to be on a diverted plane with others just because of this c@@t who can’t wait 3 hours for a local €2 beer .
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Early morning pre-flight airport pints should be banned, Ryanair boss says..
What do you think? dailymail.com/news/article-1…
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@GriftReport I’m guessing she had the catalytic converter removed at the same time they fitted a smoke alarm 🤷🏻♂️
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I ALMOST DIED SAYS PREGNANT MUM!!
Six-months-pregnant mum Lucy Barnard was driving her Ford Fiesta home with her partner and two young children when it hit a deep pothole on Walney Island, Cumbria.
The impact wrecked the exhaust system and began pumping deadly carbon monoxide fumes into the car.
Her CO detector, fitted after her brother died from the same silent killer in 2023, suddenly alarmed as levels hit a dangerous 180ppm.
The family jumped out immediately and have refused to drive the car since.
They now plan to scrap it and Lucy is campaigning for carbon monoxide detectors to be fitted as standard in all vehicles.

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@kazzaloveslife Where’s the scraps ?
Sea salt and tartar sauce with a bit of garlic mayo , or just brown sauce if it’s a fish butty
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@samuel_leeds Because as we all know the rich folk absolutely love giving us free money making advice 🤦🏻♂️
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Just had a meeting with a billionaire in the uk
I need some time to process, but DO NOT believe the media saying everything is bad and you can’t get rich anymore.
The masses are losing hope, while the rich are laughing all the way to the bank.
Everything we see messed up, is by design and on purpose.
The banks are lending out so much money, and the 1% are investing it and effectively printing money.
Don’t work for money like a slave, borrow the banks money and let it work for you.
I’m running a free online training tonight at 8pm (UK time) - outlining exactly how to get rich in 2026 using these strategies.
All welcome to join: samuelleeds.com
You’re welcome 🤗

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