3 h. ago Leeds are back among the elite but the real task for Farke is to keep them there | Louise Taylor

The Championship’s best team will need to be smart in the transfer market to give themselves a chance next seasonWhen Leeds United sold £140m of playing talent last summer, Daniel Farke deviated from accepted managerial convention and declined to throw his toys out of the pram. Farke is a little too unconventional, a little too resistant to groupthink, to always do the expected and his club’s owner, the San Francisco-based 49er Enterprises, is set to reap the benefits.The German’s unusual amalgam of high emotional intelligence and advanced numeracy have helped provide the framework for the freshly secured promotion to the Premier League Leeds so narrowly missed out on last May. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Leeds hero could return as Elland Road supremo outlines Premier League plans

Leeds chairman Paraag Marathe has outlined their ambitions for the Premier League and one former hero could be returning to the club as they prepare to return to the top-flight, with eyes on staying there

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10 h. ago Rangers takeover clues bursting out of Leeds United open letter as 49ers show world what is coming next

A consortium comprising 49ers' enterprises and Andrew Cavenagh stand on the brink of seizing control

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11 h. ago 'Boring' Burnley secure Premier League return as win seals Championship promotion for Leeds

Burnley and Leeds back in Premier League as Sheffield United left to rely on play-offs

Sport

18 h. ago Inside Leeds' promotion celebrations: Former Man United youngster in the thick of it with the mic as players party and fans gather outside Elland Road in their thousands

Daniel Farke 's side were on the brink of returning to the top flight following their match at Elland Road on the same day, with the league leaders thrashing Stoke 6-0 just hours before Burnley played.

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22 h. ago ‘Back where we belong’: Leeds and Burnley savour promotion heroics

Scott Parker says achievement ‘means everything’Daniel Farke lauds his side for delivering ‘in great style’The Burnley head coach, Scott Parker, described his third Premier League promotion as his best yet after taking Burnley up, while Daniel Farke said Leeds are “back where we belong” after securing a top-flight return.Parker has taken Fulham and Bournemouth to the Premier League in previous jobs and will have a third chance to challenge the elite next season after two goals from Josh Brownhill edged Burnley past third-placed Sheffield United to ensure their opponents can no longer catch them or Leeds. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Leeds and Burnley promoted to Premier League after Clarets beat Sheffield United – as it happened

Burnley’s 2-1 win means they and Leeds return to the Premier League while the Blades head for the playoffsPeep! We’re off – and in no time at all, Sheffield United create a decent chance “Smug Leeds fan here, I was nervous at 3pm, it all went away after 26 mins,” cheers Jeremy Boyce. “Big one tonight then, a must-win for Wilder’s Blades. This is going to rattle their teeth and nerves. Do they go all out for the win ? Or keep some back for the possible playoffs?” Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Leeds United smash Rangers takeover barrier as Farke's side seal Premier League promotion to clear 49ers path

The Elland Road club beat Stoke City at home to secure automatic promotion back to the English Premier League along with Burnley

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24 h. ago Leeds and Burnley promoted to Premier League after Clarets beat Sheffield United 2

Clarets can seal promotion in 5.30pm BST kick-offGet in touch: email Niall with your thoughtsPeep! We’re off – and in no time at all, Sheffield United create a decent chance “Smug Leeds fan here, I was nervous at 3pm, it all went away after 26 mins,” cheers Jeremy Boyce. “Big one tonight then, a must-win for Wilder’s Blades. This is going to rattle their teeth and nerves. Do they go all out for the win ? Or keep some back for the possible playoffs?” Continue reading...

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24 h. ago BREAKING Leeds and Burnley promoted to Premier League during Championship's manic Monday

Championships sides Leeds United and Burnley are both Premier League football clubs once more after a manic matchday on Easter Monday

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24 h. ago Leeds and Burnley promoted to Premier League during Championship's manic Monday

Championships sides Leeds United and Burnley are both Premier League football clubs once more after a manic matchday on Easter Monday

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24 h. ago Jubilant Daniel Farke admits he'll be a 'fire beast' during Leeds United's Premier League promotion party celebrations

AADAM PATEL AT ELLAND ROAD: Daniel Farke afforded himself a little smile in the press conference room at Elland Road as he saw Burnley take the lead against Sheffield United.

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25 h. ago Alan Sheehan makes Swansea City job admission as fans make their point at QPR

Swansea City recorded their fifth-straight Championship victory with three points at QPR

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5 d. ago Alan Sheehan offers Swansea City job update as boss addresses outside interest

The interim boss has been in charge since February, but could well see his stay extended beyond the end of the season

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5 d. ago Alan Sheehan's exciting verdict on Luka Modric's Swansea City transfer impact

The Croatian has become a minority investor at Swansea after completing a deal earlier this week

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7 d. ago Football Daily | Welcome to Swansea: Luka Modric joins the top table of celebrity Jacks

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!With bitter rivals Cardiff in the Championship drop zone and their club comfortably ensconced in mid-table after three wins put paid to any lingering relegation concerns, Swansea City fans could have been forgiven for being delighted even before news broke that Luka Modric had become a minority shareholder in their club. While he may lack the Hollywood glamour of Catherine Zeta-Jones and the comedy chops of podcasting’s Elis James, by investing in the Welsh club the Real Madrid and Croatia legend has immediately catapulted himself into a VIP place at the top table of celebrity Jacks.Your lead piece about the Premier League’s end-of-season whimper (yesterday’s Football Daily) should not cause fans to lose heart. As Liverpool sleepwalk towards their 20th crown, simply cast your eyes down a little to the battle atop the Championship. Four games to go Leeds and Burnley both on 88 points Sheffield United ‘wobbling’ a-la Forest in third p...

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7 d. ago The millions Cardiff City and Swansea City paid in agents' fees as Leeds United spend staggering sum

Both sides saw increases in the amount spent on agent fees across the season

Economics

8 d. ago Several clubs keeping tabs on Alan Sheehan as Swansea City ponder next move

The interim boss has strengthened his case to take the job on a permanent basis in recent weeks

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1 week ago Proud Alan Sheehan hails 'incredible' Swansea City run as Sunderland boss pays compliment

The Swans came away from the Stadium of Light with all three points

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1 week ago Alan Sheehan makes telling Joe Allen statement as Swansea City future hangs in balance

The midfielder produced a solid performance as the Swans swept their way past Plymouth Argyle on Wednesday night

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