It is difficult to imagine that Carlo Ancelotti was at the helm at Everton with James Rodriguez dictating the play for his side a little over 18 months ago. But since he was lured away to a slightly more lucrative Real Madrid job, things have never been the same for the Merseyside club. In came …
Sportsmanship is a huge part of football. Appreciation from fans, coaches, other players and top brass is garnered through acts of concern & honesty during the game. Whether it involves picking up & helping an opponent when injured or confronting the referee when they make a wrong decision, this spirit speaks to the masses about …
Leeds United‘s modern-day history is forever interlinked with one individual, namely Marcelo Bielsa. ‘El Loco’ arrived at a torn club, deprived of hope and led them back to the top division after 16 years in limbo. The Argentine is credited with restoring hope to an entire city, and is, in every definition of the word, …
After the tragic termination of Marcelo Bielsa‘s contract as Leeds United manager, the Peacocks have hired American coach Jesse Marsch. The American was previously at the helm of RB Leipzig but was sacked after mere months due to inconsistent performances. Nevertheless, as far as mid-season replacements go, Marsch looks to be a step in the …
A short while ago, Leeds United confirmed the termination of Marcelo Bielsa as manager after 4 years at the helm of the peacocks. The decision comes due to a turbulent campaign so far for the Whites, and they currently sit 2 points off the relegation zone. Leeds also set an unfortunate record this month, as they …
Leeds United were left humiliated as Liverpool tightened the gap at the top with a 6-0 win on Wednesday. Goals came from Virgil van Dijk, Joel Matip, Mo Salah, and Sadio Mane, with the AFCON finalists netting a brace each. Leeds’ staggering run this season has placed coach Marcelo Bielsa under immense pressure but the …
Mystery has always surrounded Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa. An enigmatic figure to say the least, even after spending four decades at the helm of various clubs, very little is known about the Argentine. His antics on the touchline aren’t exactly expressive either as the 66-year-old is usually seen observing games seated on a bucket, …
Leeds United’s Premier League campaign so far this season has been turbulent, to say the least. Before the game against Crystal Palace, the Whites had won just two of their last 13 fixtures in the League. Leeds fans braced themselves for the worst after news broke out of a supposed rift between star man Kalvin …
During the press conference before Leeds United’s game at Crystal Palace, Manager Marcelo Bielsa stated his doubts regarding a very relevant topic in modern football. Firstly, while speaking about the decline in the running stats of his side as compared to last season, the Argentine said, “The calendar is so overcharged it doesn’t bear in …
Check out the latest addition to the impressive Marcelo Bielsa mural collection in Leeds.
Huddersfield Town fans have taken their rivalry with Leeds United to a new low as they sang an anti-Marcelo Bielsa song last night. A group of Terriers supporters indulged themselves in some petty nastiness, as they were caught on camera calling Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa a ‘paedo’ in a sickening new chant. The incident …
Two of the greatest tacticians of their generation locked horns as the new Premier League season saw its first end-to-end game during the 2-2 draw between Leeds United and Everton. Both sets of players showed passion and desire to get all 3 points as the game was in full battle mode since the first whistle, …
Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa was caught on camera arriving at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium earlier today. With the transfer window in full swing, some fans believe that the veteran manager might be there to sign a player ahead of the return of Premier League football. Besides signing Jack Harrison on a permanent deal, the …
Unai Emery is usually one for politeness and hearty greetings, as known from his time managing Arsenal in England where he was most known for his “good ebening” wishes while addressing the media before games. But Emery went against his characteristic morals when he left Marcelo Bielsa hanging before a pre-season outing. Emery’s Villarreal were …
Marcelo Bielsa showed his support and raised awareness for the LGBT+ community by wearing a rainbow badge on his Adidas jacket during the game against Manchester United at Elland Road. There’s a lot of work still to be done and we are far from an ideal state but football continues to embrace the Lesbian, Gay, …
Marcelo Bielsa has transformed himself into a cult figure at Leeds United. The charismatic tactician extraordinaire hailing from Rosario, Argentina has found a new niche for himself in Yorkshire, England – a country where he had never managed before he took the reins at Leeds United in 2018. Bielsa has evolved the sleeping giants of …
One thing was happening for sure when Marcelo Bielsa took over at Leeds United – there was definitely not going to be a lack of effort! After coming agonisingly close and faltering to secure promotion on more than one occasion, Leeds turned to the veteran manager to overturn their fortunes and finally end their 17-year …