Leeds United: August 2008 - news archive

Whites to net £1m cash boost

LeedsLeeds United are set to earn around £1million from the sale of James Milner to Aston Villa from Newcastle on Friday.

Utility man agrees Whites deal

LeedsLeeds United have been boosted by the news experienced utility man Paul Telfer has signed a one-year deal at Elland Road.

McAllister hails 'strong' Whites squad

LeedsGary McAllister claims his Leeds side's emphatic 4-0 Carling Cup win against Crystal Palace shows the strength in depth at Elland Road.

Stopper set to miss Whites cup outing

LeedsDefender Alan Sheehan is hoping to shake off mild concussion in order to line up for Leeds against Crystal Palace in the Carling Cup.

Wednesday eye Stokes

LeedsSheffield Wednesday are being linked with a loan move for Sunderland's Anthony Stokes but face competition from Leeds United.

McAllister reveals player exit plan

LeedsGary McAllister has admitted that he must offload players from his quad before he can bring anymore players in at Leeds.

Leeds rule out striker bid

LeedsCrystal Palace striker Dougie Freedman would welcome a move to Leeds Utd but Whites chairman Ken Bates has ruled it out.

Players challenged by Macca

LeedsLeeds United boss Gary McAllister has challenged the players to put the Oldham defeat down to a 'freak result'.

Boss slams players

LeedsLeeds boss Gary McAllister says there were no excuses for the team's dismal performance in their 2-0 home defeat to Oldham.

Frazer delighted with role

LeedsNew skipper Frazer Richardson has promised to lead by example after being named as the boss by Gary McAllister.

Boss' praise for Beckford

LeedsGary McAllister was delighted with the progression of the side to the second round of the Carling Cup with a win over Chester.

Whites set for changes

LeedsLeeds boss Gary McAllister is likely to make changes to his winning side when he names his team for the Carling Cup tonight.

Accies sign Leeds winger

LeedsHamilton Accies completed the capture of Sebastian Sorsa from Leeds United with the Finnish winger signing a one-year deal.

Leeds name new captain

LeedsLeeds have named Frazer Richardson as their captain for the new season, taking over from Jonathan Douglas.

Veteran seals Leeds deal

LeedsLeeds have made another new signing on the brink of the new season, with veteran defender Paul Telfer signing for the Whites.

Striker in Whites exit

LeedsLeeds have allowed striker Tresor Kandol to join League One rivals Millwall on a six-month loan spell.

Whites boss hopeful over Becchio

LeedsGary McAllister is hopeful that Luciano Becchio will be fit for Leeds' season opener at Scunthorpe United despite a hamstring injury.

New boy targets promotion

LeedsEnoch Showunmi has hailed the quality in the Leeds squad and says the Whites have a good chance of winning promotion this season.

Burnley move for captain

LeedsBurnley are reported to be lining up a move for Leeds United's Jonathan Douglas.

Burnley move for captain

LeedsBurnley are reported to be lining up a move for Leeds United's Jonathan Douglas.

Burnley move for captain

LeedsBurnley are reported to be lining up a move for Leeds United's Jonathan Douglas.

Elland Road exodus

LeedsLeeds boss Gary McAllister is to reduce his squad in order to bring in some new faces ahead of the new campaign.

Freedman set to leave Eagles

LeedsVeteran forward Dougie Freedman is searching for a new club after being told that he has no future at Crystal Palace.

One in - one out at Elland Road

LeedsArgentinian striker Luciano Becchio has completed his move to Leeds, while midfielder Curtis Weston has joined Gillingham on loan.