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Described as the ‘obsessive’s obsessive,’ it’s fair to say that Marcelo Bielsa has left a huge impact on Leeds United players & fans and the footballing world as a whole. The Argentine coach is known for his high energy football and his highly unconventional tactics. From Pep Guardiola to Mauricio Pochettino, the 65-year-old manager left […]
Marcelo Bielsa just lead one of England’s most renowned clubs in conquering one of the most unforgiving leagues in Europe. The Argentine is on a staggering £6m-a-year contract with Leeds United and has the option of availing all the luxury one could ask for, and yet he decides to take a bus to work. The […]
Marcelo Bielsa has been the mastermind in leading Leeds United back to the Premier League. Thanks to that man, the Leeds faithful now have a double reason to celebrate with a Championship trophy to show for along with the promotion to the top-flight. The appointment of the renowned Argentine coach completely changed the atmosphere around […]
Promotion to the top flight looked like a far-fetched dream for the fans but that changed after owner Andrea Radrizzani appointed Marcelo Bielsa as the head coach at Leeds United. The Argentine coach has managed to turn the club’s fortunes on its head as Leeds United experienced ecstacy last night after 16 years of agony. […]
It is celebration time for the Leeds United faithful as a 16-year long wait to play in the top flight has finally come to an end. Huddersfield’s win against second-placed West-Brom means that Leeds have a 5-point gap with an extra game in hand, mathematically securing promotion into the top-flight. Marcelo Bielsa’s men were determined […]
Leeds United can finally see the end to a 16-year exile from first-division football. It has been over a decade and a half long journey the club faithful had to endure, but Marcelo Bielsa is on course to become the man to lead the Whites into the Premier League. Bielsa, famously known ‘El Loco,’ pulled […]
Leeds United are as close as they can get to ending their 16-year Premier League exile. Today’s Championship match against relegation-threatened Stoke City was an absolute must-win for Marcelo Bielsa’s men. West Brom’s win against Hull City had put pressure on Leeds as the Baggies went to the top of the table with Leeds having […]
Having returned from their pre season tour of Australia, Leeds now turn their attention to their last two friendlies against Girona and Cagliari this weekend. The players surely had a good workout during their time abroad with many younger and fringe players also getting their chance to stake a claim to the first team during […]
While most of the professional football players seem to be Instagramming their vacations from exotic locations, Leeds captain Liam Cooper and Lewie Coyle seem to be in full-fledged pre-season training already! This comes as no surprise as their manager Marcelo Bielsa is well known for inculcating an attitude of tireless work rate in his players. […]
Leeds United have given a one year contract extension to their manager Marcelo Bielsa after a good stint in the 2018-19 Championship campaign. Despite failing to qualify for the Premier League the Argentine has impressed with his fantastic management skills at the club. The contract extension of Bielsa was celebrated by the fans and marketed […]
The penultimate weekend of the 2018-19 Championship season could not have been more dramatic. It was a weekend of football that had enthralled fans, leaving them with a multitude of emotions, ranging from euphoria to despair. There was more to this weekend than just the events that unfolded, with backstories and reactions making for some […]
The EFL Championship saw intense drama on Sunday when Leeds United hosted Aston Villa in Matchday 45 of 46. Dean Smith and his boys arrived at Elland Road vying for the fourth spot, and Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds were hoping to secure their grip on third place. However, both clubs are firmly in the promotion playoffs. […]
A week is a long time in the footballing world, and a lot can change over the period of 7 days. Form can dip, managers can be sacked, players can get injured and league dynamics can change dramatically. Speaking of league dynamics, we arrive at the curious case of Leeds United. Relegated to the Championship […]