Friday 16 May
9.02am - We want your Leeds Carlisle celebration photos! Send them to us by clicking here and we'll publish the lot.

8.48am - Fans' messages flood in from around the world congratulating Leeds United on their play off semi final success. To read and send messages, click here.

Thursday 15 May

3.02pm - Carlisle have not practiced penalties ahead of tonight's second leg.

"I can't replicate a high-tempo game for two hours in front of 16,000 people, which is what they will have gone through first if it does go to penalties," Cumbrians boss John Ward revealed.

"It will simply be a case of how many are capable of taking them if the need arises. People have got to want to be in that position and I would have to look at them it if crops up."

Carlisle's previous play-off semi-final decider at Brunton Park, against Aldershot in the Conference three years ago, went to a shootout which the home side won.

2.05pm - Cumbria police have warned they will not tolerate any trouble at tonight's big match between Carlisle and Leeds United at Brunton Park.

The warning comes after 21 people were arrested as disorder flared before and after United's league game against Leeds in Carlisle last November.

Police patrols, including officers on horseback, will be out in the City from lunchtime onwards.

Chief Superintendent Andy Davidson, north Cumbria's top officer, is in charge of tonight's operation. He said additional patrols would be out in Penrith in case some travelling Leeds fans stop off at the town.


11.33am - John Ward insists the burden of expectation hangs heavy on his Carlisle side ahead of tonight's Coca-Cola League One play-off semi-final second-leg clash.

Ward said: "We go into the second leg with the expectancy on us, it was on Leeds on Monday.

"We are now expected by our supporters to win and that's another challenge for my team to accept and see how they deal with it."

10.08am - Simon Hackney feels Leeds United were guilty of under-estimating Carlisle United during the first leg of their play-off semi-final at Elland Road.

"I was told they thought they weren't going to need the second leg," Hackney said. "But don't underestimate us, we're a good team with good players.

"We've not got the money that other clubs have but we've gone out there and shown a bit of heart."


9.15am - Former Leeds player Micky Adams, the new boss at Brighton, is backing United to overcome Carlisle and reach the play-off final tonight.

Adams said: "For Leeds United to be in this division is criminal. I played there in better times and I'll be looking for their results.

"With the spending power they have, in an ideal world they would go up to the next division."


7.15am - Watch the latest edition of the Boot Room where Andy and Phil discuss the second leg of the play off semi final against Carlisle. Watch it here.

7.07am - Gary McAlliister is sweating on the fitness of star striker Jermaine Beckford.

Wednesday 14 May

4.09pm: Dougie Freedman's late strike at Elland Road has not altered Carlisle United's prospects of reaching the League One play-off final, according to their goalkeeper Keiren Westwood.

Westwood has denied that the injury-time goal has dampened Carlisle's optimism, and insists the victory alone was enough to strengthen Carlisle's chance of an appearance at Wembley in the play-off final on May 25.

10.55am - David Prutton has urged his team-mates to ignore Carlisle United's intimidating home record when Leeds United go in search of a promotion-saving win at Brunton Park.

He said: "Brunton Park's a tough place to go, but Leeds United is a tough place to go as well.

"You can't let records worry you and I don't think Carlisle's will have much impact on tomorrow's game.



7.50am - Matt Heath has parted company with Leeds United after agreeing a permanent move to Colchester United.
The 26-year-old centre-back finished the season on loan at Layer Road and has ended his 18-month career with Leeds by accepted a full-time switch to Essex.

Monday 12 May
3.32pm - Click here to see what the Carlisle fans reckon will happen tonight.

8.24am - Send your messages of support to Leeds United ahead of their play off semi final first leg tie against Carlisle United. Click here for more.

Friday 9 May

2.10pm Jermaine Beckford is winning his fight to be fit for Leeds United's play-off semi-final clash with Carlisle United.

The striker completed a full training session with the club's first-team squad yesterday and his timely comeback has put him in contention to retake his place in Gary McAllister's line-up during Monday night's first leg at Elland Road.

10.20am - Former Leeds United player Micky Adams has returned to management with League One side Brighton and Hove Albion with Dean Wilkins offered the role of first-team coach.

Adams led Albion to the old Third Division title during his first spell in charge of the club from April 1999 to October 2001.

He takes over a club that finished just outside the play-off positions in seventh in Coca-Cola League One this season.




9.31am - Carlisle's Peter Murphy has stirred up the forthcoming play-off semi-final by accusing the Elland Road club of "arrogance". To read the full article, click here.

Thursday 8 May

3.45pm - Demand for tickets for play off semi-final brings computer systems of club's tickeing partner crashing to a halt.
Tickets are now limited for the Carlisle game and can be purchased at the ticket office counters or by calling 0871 334 1992.

11.39am - The YEP has trawled it picture archive and put together a slideshow of images looking back at Brian Clough's time as Leeds United manager.
Click here to enjoy slideshow of rare images.

10.09am - The Football League looks set to stand firm over its insolvency policy in the wake of the controversy surrounding Leeds United's 15-point deduction.
Click here for full story.

8.06am - Andy Ritchie predicts a winner-takes-all contest between Leeds United and Southend United at the end of a play-off campaign which he expects to champion the merits of League One football.
Click here for full story.

7.02am - A novel about Brian Clough's 44-day reign as Leeds United manager will be featured on TV arts programme The South Bank Show this weekend.
Click here for full story.

Tuesday 6 May

12.45pm - Leeds United are set to land a £200,000 windfall following Stoke City's promotion to the Premier League. United will benefit from a promotion clause included in the deal which saw Richard Cresswell leave Elland Road for the Britannia Stadium last summer.

Friday 2 May
2.26pm - The first leg of United's play-off semi-final will take place on Monday, May 12 at Elland Road regardless of who Leeds' opponents are.
The second leg will then follow on either Thursday, May 15 or Friday, May 16.
The final takes place at Wembley on Sunday, May 25.

8.31am - Leeds United will serve "poetic justice" on Gillingham if they relegate the Kent club tomorrow, according to chairman Ken Bates. To read the story in full, click here.

Thursday 1 May

6.21pm - Lord Mawhinney says he welcomes the decision of the appeals panel. To read his comments, click here.

5.34pm - Leeds United fans flood the YEP website with comments on the appeal panel's decision. To read and add comments, click here.

5.00pm - Leeds United lose their points appeal.

1.47pm - Australian couple Stephen and Leisa Simpson got a VIP welcome after they flew into Yorkshire today on a footballing trip of a lifetime. United chairman Ken Bates was on hand at Leeds Bradford International Airport to greet the Simpson's, who won their week-long holiday in the UK in a club competition.
Click here for full story.

11.52am - Leeds United chairman Ken Bates said whatever the outcome of today's expected 15 points decision the club had done the best for the fans. Bates said: "You fear the worst and hope for the best. Whatever happens, we have done our best for the club and the fans."

10.51am - Doncaster Rovers owner John Ryan denies leading a vendetta against Leeds United over the 15-point controversy.
Click here for full story.

9.49am - Gary McAllister has admitted that he will remove Anthony Elding from Leeds United's starting line-up with regret after watching the striker make the most of his recent opportunity.
Click here for full story.

9.07am - Leeds United will not face legal action from Doncaster Rovers if the outcome of the fight to regain their 15 points denies the South Yorkshire club automatic promotion.
Click here for full story.

8.04am: The result of Leeds United's appeal against their 15-point deduction by the Football League will be revealed today from 5pm.
The announcement will be made at the Offices of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Wednesday 30 April

3.27pm: Leeds United's arbitration hearing is due to reconvene tomorrow and a decision is not expected until the evening.

1.10pm: All remaining tickets for Saturday's game between Leeds United and Gillingham have now sold out.
United put an additional 850 tickets on sale this morning but have now confirmed that a capacity crowd will be seen at Elland Road.

11.20am: Former United player John Hendrie believes Gary McAllister's refusal to involve himself in Leeds United's 15-point argument will be a defining factor of this season should the club win promotion through the play-offs.
The former Leeds midfielder has paid tribute to McAllister's "tunnel vision" as the Elland Road club await the outcome of the independent review of their 15-point deduction.

8.15am - Jermaine Beckford collected three trophies during Leeds United's annual awards ceremony last night.
Beckford - the first Leeds striker to score 20 goals in a season since Mark Viduka in 2003 - lifted the awards for Fans' Player of the Year, Fans' Goal of the Season and Players' Player of the Year.
The goal of the year accolade was handed out for Beckford's glorious finish against Hartlepool United at Elland Road on September 8.
Midfielder Jonathan Howson was named Young Player of the Year and goalkeeper Casper Ankergren received a Contribution to the Community award.

Friday 25 April

7.28am - Watch the latest edition of the Boot Room in which Andy and Phil discuss the Yeovil game and the latest developments in the 15 point row. Click here to watch it.

Thursday 24 April

4.03pm - Leeds United fans travelling to Yeovil tomorrow night will have to avoid the main A37 road between Ilchester and Yeovil.

Yeovil Town officials have just revealed that the road will be closed from 7pm on Friday evening.

A club spokesman said: "Supporters coming to Huish Park from the Ilchester area are advised to use the alternative route via the A303 to Cargate and into Yeovil on the A3088."

2.36pm - Leeds United confirm that their final home game of the season against Gillingham has sold out. Elland Road is set to see an attendance of around 39,000 for the clash.

11.05am - Gary McAllister reveals that Jermaine Beckford is still a major doubt for Leeds United's clash at Yeovil Town. The striker has missed the last two games with an ankle injury.

Wednesday 23 April

12.48pm - Leeds United are awaiting the outcome of Casper Ankergren's FA discplinary hearing. The goalkeeper has admitted a charge of improper conduct after throwing an object at a group of Swindon Town supporters at the County Ground on March 1. He was due to receive a personal hearing today, and was aiming to avoid a suspension.

10.36am - Leeds United have declined to comment on claims they may have broken Football Association rules relating to their arbitration hearing against the Football League.
Click here for full story.


8.09am - Dougie Freedman says he is confident that Leeds United will enter the play-offs with momentum in their favour after insisting the club's current form is worthy of automatic promotion.
Click here for full interview.

7.20am - She might come from a land Down Under but right now Leeds United supporter Leisa Simpson is feeling on top of the world after winning the club's Greatest Fans in the World contest.
Click here for full story.

Monday 21 April

1.53pm - Ticket sales for Leeds United's final home game of the season against Gillingham have passed the 30,000 mark. United have opened the upper tier of Elland Road's East Stand for the League One fixture on May 3.

11.00am - Gary McAllister is hopeful that Jermaine Beckford's ankle injury will clear up in time for him to feature at Yeovil Town on Friday night. The striker has missed Leeds United's last two matches.

8.54am - Click here to see a slideshow of Leeds United's victory over Millwall.


8.26am - Leeds United's arbitration hearing into their 15-point penalty is set to draw to a close in London today.
Both the Elland Road club and the Football League were due to present their final submissions to a three-man tribunal panel following three days of discussions over United's unprecedented points deduction.
The panel - consisting of retired High Court judge Sir Philip Otton, former Premier League chief executive Peter Leaver and lawyer Peter Cadman - are considering whether the Football League were justified in docking Leeds 15 points last summer after the club left administration without a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA).
The panel are due to return a verdict by May 1, 48 hours before the final day of the League One season.

Saturday 19 April
Richard Cramer, a specialist sports lawyer with Leeds-based solicitors Cramer Richards,believes the extension of the arbitration hearing to Monday indicates that both Leeds and the Football League have presented strong submissions to the panel.
Cramer said: "It's not a surprise that the case has gone into a fourth day. It's probably a sign that the panel are hearing strong legal arguments from both sides.
"I'd expect that the panel will have been strongly urged by both Leeds and the Football League to come a decision as quickly as possible. A decision after the end of the season would cause carnage."

Friday 18 April

13.42pm - United's arbitration hearing is understood to have finished for the day. The panel will reconvene on Monday when final submissions are expected to be heard.

13.27pm - Leeds United have confirmed that a decision on the validity of their 15-point deduction will be made before the end of the season. The arbitration hearing into the club's Football League penalty will run into a fourth day on Monday, but a statement from Leeds confirmed that a decision will be made available "by May 1 at the latest".

12.21pm - The latest edition of the Boot Room is now live on the website with Phil Hay & Andrew Hutchinson discussing latest developments in the 15 points row as well as looking forward to the Millwall game.
Click here to watch the programme.

11.54am - Jermaine Beckford is Leeds United's major injury doubt for tomorrow's clash at Millwall. Gary McAllister hopes the striker will recover from an ankle injury in time to play. Jonathan Douglas misses the match through suspension, but Alan Sheehan returns from a two-game ban.

10.23am - Gary McAllister has praised his Leeds United players for maintaining their discipline during the on-going dispute over the club's 15-point penalty. McAllister said: "We've managed to be fully focused and it's a massive credit to the players. I've got to heap that upon them."

8.31am - Brighton and Hove Albion have criticised the delay in resolving the bid by play-off rivals Leeds to overturn a 15-point penalty.

In an interview with local paper The Argus managing director Ken Brown says the saga should have been sorted out much sooner in the interests of all League One clubs.

He said: "We are looking at the situation with interest. It's disappointing that, at this late stage of the season, there is still uncertainty about these matters.

"All clubs thought they knew at the start of the season what the rules were and it's unfair to everybody that nobody knows what is happening"

To read the full interview, click here.




7.24am - Southend United captain Adam Barrett does not think Leeds United should be given back any of their deducted 15 points.

The Elland Road outfit were given the penalty by the Football League for allegedly breaking competition rules on insolvency at the start of the season.

But, although a three-man panel is currently reviewing the verdict, Barrett thinks Leeds' appeal should be unsuccessful.

"I don't think you can suddenly change it at this stage of the season.

"If they do change it then it would allow all the others clubs affected to protest."

Leeds are currently sixth in the table, one place and five points below Blues.

To read the full interview, click here.


Thursday 17 April

19.11pm - Leeds United's arbitration hearing into their 15-point deduction is set to run into a fourth day. The tribunal was originally set down for three days, but final submissions are expected to be presented to the three-man panel in London on Monday.

11.24am - Doncaster Rovers chairman John Ryan says he believes Leeds United's bid to reclaim their 15 points will be unsuccessful. "In my opinion they will fail," he told the BBC. "If they do succeed it would be an incredibly sad day for football." United's arbitration hearing into their deduction is continuing today.

11.14am - Leeds United are opening the upper tier of Elland Road's East Stand for their final home game of the season against Gillingham on May 3. The upper tier has not be used for a football match since May 2006.

8.03am - Swansea City have been told their promotion to the Championship cannot yet be confirmed by the Football League.

The news has been delivered by league bosses just five days after Roberto Martinez, his players and jubilant Swans' fans celebrated going up with their 2-1 win at Gillingham.

The Swans have been warned nothing can be rubber-stamped until the fate of Leeds United and the 15 points is known.

The Western Mail report that the news was first revealed in e-mails sent to Swans fans by Patricia Brown, a customer services official for the league, which were posted on websites.

"At this stage it is not possible to confirm that Swansea City have been promoted from League One to the Championship," she was quoted as saying.

"In view of pending proceedings, we can only confirm the league table as it currently stands."

To read the full story, click here.



Wednesday 16 April

3.34pm - Doncaster Rovers will "consider all options" after the independent arbitration tribunal has ruled on the validity of the 15-point penalty imposed on United by the Football League.

Rovers chief executive Dave Morris said: "We must wait, pending the decision of the appeal.

"We've not made any decision about what we would do until the tribunal's decision has been made public.

"If Leeds are given all 15 points back we would have to look at the situation, as all the other clubs who have a chance of promotion will do.

"We would review our position then and at this stage are not sure what our options will be."



2.18pm - Carlisle United manager John Ward today said the Leeds 15 points saga, which could ruin the Blues' bid for automatic promotion, has heaped embarrassment on football.

Ward told the News and Star said: "It would put the whole game into some kind of controversy and I would be as confused as anybody.

"Why has it taken so long and then come in right at the death of the season?

"I think it's very embarrassing for my profession, and I'm very proud of my profession."

To read the full interview click here.

2.00pm - Alan Sheehan is back in contention for a place in United's side to face Millwall on Saturday after serving a two-match suspension.

12.09pm - Striker Jermaine Beckford looks likely to return from an ankle injury in time for Saturday's trip to Millwall

9.20am - Jonathan Douglas will miss Saturday's game at Millwall after his red card at Huddersfield Town last night. The midfielder has incurred a one-match ban.

7.59am - According to fresh information, the arbitration panel's ruling is unlikely to be delivered until Monday or Tuesday of next week.

7.26am - An independent arbitration hearing gets under way today at a secret location to decide whether Leeds United should get some or all of the 15 points back deducted at the start of the season.

Even though it is only listed for three days, rumours sweep the internet that a decision may not be announced until next week.

Add your views, theories, hopes and fears over this week's 15 point hearing in the Leeds United comment room by clicking here.


Tuesday 15 April

1.48pm - According to specialist news site thelawyer.com, tomorrow's arbitration proceedings is expected to last three days, with a ruling being given by late May.

8.29am - Fans travelling to tonight's game are being urged to prepare for major congestion on the region's roads as up to 18,000 fans are expected to turn out.

The match starts at around 7:45pm and drivers are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys. Motorists not attending the game are also being advised to avoid the area if possible and use alternative routes.

People leaving their vehicles to attend the game are warned not to leave valuables on show and to make sure their vehicles are locked and secure before leaving them.

TRAVELLING TO THE GAME:

-Supporters travelling via the motorway are asked to use Junction 24, following signs for Huddersfield rather than Junction 25.

-Motorist should consider alternative routes using Brighouse and the A614 Bradford Road.

-Expect delays if travelling to the event via the A62 Leeds Road Corridor.

-All routes into Huddersfield will be busy and congested from 5pm onwards. Supporters are therefore asked to ensure they set off in time to get to the event.

7.17am - Leeds boss Gary McAllister reveals he is "budgeting for zero points" from United's arbitration hearing ahead of tonight's West Yorkshire derby at Huddersfield Town

7.09am - Huddersfield Town's chairman-elect Dean Hoyle is urging home fans to turn out in force tonight for his side's crunch match against Leeds United.

Monday 14 April

3.08pm - Paul Huntington says raging Carlisle United fans have threatened to kill him after Saturday's League One clash at Elland Road.
Click here for full story.

11.42am - Click here for the latest edition of the Boot Room which focuses on the upcoming Huddersfield Town fixture and the indepndent arbitration panel.

11.10am - Leeds United have parted company with Filipe Da Costa after agreeing to cancel the Portuguese winger's contract by mutual consent. Da Costa's deal was due to expire in the summer, but he has returned to Portugal five months after his last first-team appearance.

9.03am - Add your views, theories, hopes and fears over this week's 15 point hearing in the Leeds United comment room by clicking here.

8.42am - See a slideshow of photos from United's dramatic win over Carlisle United by clicking here.

Friday 11 April

2.39pm - Check out the latet edition of the Boot Room as Andrew and Phil look at Leeds United's prospects against Carlisle United. Click here to see it.


Thursday 10 April

11.22am - Leeds United defender Matt Heath has extended his loan at Colchester United until the end of the season. Heath has spent the past month at Layer Road and will remain with the Championship club until after their final match of the term at Scunthorpe United on May 4.
Leeds have included a 24-hour recall clause in the centre-back's deal.

Wednesday 9 April

2.05pm - Leeds United confirm that all tickets for Elland Road's South Stand have been sold for Saturday's clash with Carlisle United.

12.18pm - Leon Constantine will feature for Leeds United's reserves against York City at Elland Road this afternoon following the end of his loan spell with Oldham Athletic.

8.44am - Dougie Freedman tells the Yorkshire Evening Post he excpects to stay at Leeds for the long haul.


To read the full story, click here.

Tuesday 8 April
11.50am - Leeds United suspend contract talks with Angolan international centre-back Rui Marques until the end of the season.

11.24am - Golfing legend and lifelong Leeds United fan Colin Montgomerie OBE has given his backing to a petition surrounding the club's 15-point deduction.

The Football League handed the club a 15-point sanction on the eve of the 2007/08 football season, and Colin has signed up to a Downing Street petition, asking Prime Minister Gordon Brown to intervene.

Monty said: "I'm supporting the campaign to get the 15 points back and have registered on the petition. I would ask all football fans to sign up."

The petition now has over 32,000 signatures and that number continues to rise.

Monday 7 April

2.06pm - Leeds United are hopeful that Jermaine Beckford - scorer of his 20th league goal of the season on Saturday - will be fit to face Carlisle United this weekend after suffering a minor ankle injury at Leyton Orient.

11.26am - Leeds United are considering whether to recall Ben Parker from his loan spell at Darlington. Current first-choice left-back Alan Sheehan is beginning a two-match ban after Saturday's clash at Leyton Orient.

9.41am - A team of former Leeds United heroes rolled back the years to raise funds for two Leeds teenagers with rare medical conditions.
Click here for full story.

7.28am - Gary McAllister hailds his team's performance against Leyton Orient.
"We've had four clean sheets in a row and I feel there's goals in the team. As we get into the real final push, I've got people bursting to play."

* Click here for match report from Leeds United's 2-0 win against Leyton Orient.

* Click here for picture slideshow of match action from the game.

Thursday 3 April

11.22am - Gary McAllister has agreed a new 12-month rolling contract with Leeds United, replacing his existing deal until the end of the season. United hope that assistant manager Steve Staunton and first-team coach Neil McDonald will also agree fresh terms.

7.24am - Sports business lawyer Richard Cramer believes Leeds United's arbitration case is in very safe hands and feels there won't be any complaints after a decision is made. The panel is likely to consist of High Court judge Sir Philip Otton, Peter Cadman and former Premier League chief Peter Leaver. Check back soon for the full story.

Wednesday, April 2

10.02am - Paul Huntington insisted Leeds United would have no justification for failing to secure a play-off spot after the club stepped back towards League One's top six with a crucial victory over Doncaster Rovers.
Click here for full interview.

* Click here to read match report from Leeds United's 1-0 win at Doncaster.

* Click here to enjoy a picture slideshow of match action from the game.

9.11am - Leeds United goalkeeper Casper Ankergren is facing a possible suspension after pleading guilty to a Football Association charge of improper conduct.
Click here for full story.


Tuesday, April 1

12.46pm - The latest edition of The Boot Room is now live on the website.
Click here to watch the programme.

Monday 31 March

11.11am - Leeds United midfielder Andrew Hughes is ready to return from a two-match ban during tomorrow's clash with Doncaster Rovers. Leeds are assessing the condition of Bradley Johnson, who injured his leg against Brighton on Saturday

Friday 28 March

11.28am - Leeds United boss Gary McAllister is expected to name an unchanged side to face Brighton tomorrow. Andrew Hughes (suspension) and Alan Thompson (calf) are both unavailable.

Thursday 27 March

1.02pm - Leeds United and Brighton remain in discussions over a possible extension to Ian Westlake's loan deal.

11.12am - Leeds United defender Ben Parker has extended his loan at Darlington until the end of the season. United have inserted a 24-hour recall clause into the deal.

Tuesday 25 March

9.59am - Brighton manager Dean Wilkins has given his players a break from training ahead of Saturday's clash with Leeds United, admitting: "They are totally knackered." Albion drew 0-0 with Nottingham Forest yesterday.

Thursday 20 March

3.01pm - Walsall manager Richard Money will pick from a fully-fit squad for tomorrow's clash with Leeds United at Elland Road.

But the Saddlers boss will have to do without the services of Richard Taundry, who serves the second game of a three-match ban.

11.27am - Jonathan Douglas admits he is mighty glad to be back in the competitive fray after three months following his reserve appearance against Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday evening.
The Irishman had been out since damaging knee ligaments in the clash at Walsall on December 15.
He said: "I'm just glad to be back playing, no one likes being out and three months is a long time."

9.14am - Carlisle have revealed they turned down extra tickets for the April 12 clash with United at Elland Road over fears for their fans' safety. Full story to follow - check back.

6.25am - Crystal Palace have been linked with a move for Rui Marques. The Angolan international is out of contract with United in the summer. Sunderland have also been linked with the player.

Wednesday 19 March

12.16pm - Leeds United legend Peter Lorimer appears as a guest on the latest edition of The Boot Room.
Click here to watch the latest programme.

7.00am - Two goals from Anthony Elding helped Leeds United Reserves pick up a 2-2 draw at Sheffield Wednesday Reserves last night. Jonathan Douglas made his long-awaited return from injury in the clash.



Tuesday 18 March
9.55am - Casper Ankergren has been charged by the FA for allegedly throwing a missile at Swindon fans on March 1.

8.54am - Gary McAllister tells the Yorkshire Evening Post six pointers will be the key to the rest of the season.

Monday 17 March
10.28am - Andrew Hughes today directed angry criticism at referee Clive Penton after a disputed penalty derailed Leeds United at Port Vale and left Gary McAllister's captain facing a two-match suspension. Click here for more.

Thursday 13 March

10.51am - Leeds United defender Matt Heath has joined Colchester United on a month's loan.

9.33am - Leeds United midfielder Alan Thompson looks set to miss Saturday's game against Port Vale with a thigh strain.

8.36am - David Prutton tells the Yorkshire Evening Post: it's time to perform. To read the full article click here.

Tuesday 11 March
9.01am - Gary McAllister warns his Leeds United players not to take Cheltenham lightly.

Monday 10 March

10.20am - Bradley Johnson today staked Leeds United's claim to automatic promotion after his first goal for the club inspired a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth at Elland Road.
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* Click here to read match from Leeds United's 2-0 win.

* Click here to enjoy picture slideshow of match action from the game.


Friday 7 March

1.51pm - Leeds United have completed the signing of Dougie Freedman from Crysal Palace on loan until the end of the season.


11.18am - The latest edition of The Boot Room is now live on the website. Click here to watch the programme.

10.01am - Sports minister Gerry Sutcliffe has thrown his weight behind the campaign for the late Leeds United trainer Les Cocker to be recognised for his part in England's 1966 World Cup triumph.
Click here to read full story.

9.11am - Leeds United have moved to begin contract talks with Rui Marques as the Angolan defender nears the end of his deal at Elland Road. Click here for full story.


7.09am - Andrew Hughes has added his name to the list of midfielders competing for inclusion in Leeds United's team to face Bournemouth at Elland Road.
Click here for latest team news.
Click here for the low down on Bournemouth.

Thursday, 6 March

11.11am - Leeds United's penultimate match of the season at Yeovil Town has been moved to a Friday night kick-off on police advice. The game at Huish Park - originally planned for Saturday, April 26 - will now be played on Friday, April 25 with a 7.45pm kick-off.

9.43am - Leeds United were attempting to resurrect a deal for Dougie Freedman today – just 24 hours after the Crystal Palace striker appeared to reject a loan move to Elland Road.

8.34am - Former Leeds United boss Jimmy Armfield talks about his career at Elland Road, the current situation and the special award he was presented with at the Football League Awards.
Click here for full interview.

Wednesday 5 March

1.14pm - Crystal Palace striker Dougie Freedman has turned down the opportunity of a loan move to Leeds United.

8.04am - The date for Leeds United's arbitration hearing into their 15 point penalty has been set for mid-April.

Tuesday 4 March

12.29pm - Striker Leon Constantine became the third United player to depart Elland Road today after joining League One rivals Oldham Athletic on a month's loan.
Former Port Vale front man Constantine has had an injury-hit first season for the Whites and has just recovered from a broken arm.
He will join fromer Leeds midfielder Sean Gregan at the Boundary Park club who are managed by ex-United favourites John Sheridan and Tommy Wright.

11.31am - Leeds United midfielder Curtis Weston, 21, has joined Coca-Cola Championship strugglers Scunthorpe United until the end of the season. The ex-Millwall man joins Whites striker Tomi Ameobi at Glanford Park while Leeds say another un-named player is set to leave the club on loan later today.

9.26am - Leeds United were today poised to allow midfielder Ian Westlake to join League One rivals Brighton on a month's loan.
Click here for full story.

8.01am - Leeds United Neil Kilkenny has spoken of his delight over Gary McAllister' vote of confidence.
"It's a bit of a worry when you sign for one manager and then three or four weeks later he's left the club," said Kilkenny.
"I was worried at the start of the week about whether I'd be able to play and I only trained on Friday, but the manager put me in the team. I was quite surprised by that because I haven't played for five weeks, and I haven't even trained. I'm glad he had the confidence to play me."
Click here for full interview.

Monday 3 March

1.01pm - Leeds United are assessing Stephen O'Halloran's injury after the on-loan Aston Villa defender damaged his knee in the pre-match warm-up at Swindon Town. O'Halloran was set to make his debut for Leeds at the County Ground but was withdrawn 15 minutes before kick-off.

11.53am - Liam Miller has been linked with a return to Elland Road after an alleged row with Sunderland manager Roy Keane.

8.54am - Leeds United striker Jermaine Beckford was named League One's Player of the Year at the Football League's annual award ceremony in London last night.

8.33am - Gary McAllister says the 1-0 win at Swindon needs to be the first of many befire now and the end of the season.
"There's an old adage that I've used all the way through my career which is that 'the harder you work, the luckier you get', And these guys have been working really hard. They deserved a break."

* Click here to read Phil Hay's match report from Saturday's win.

* Click here to enjoy a picture slideshow of match action.

Friday 29 February

2.11pm - Leeds United have agreed to independent arbitration against the Football League over their 15-point deduction - with the tribunal to be held in private.

10.42am - Watch the latest edition of the Boot Room.

10.26am - Swindon Town have sold more than 12,300 tickets for tomorrow's clash at the County Ground.

10.19am - Gary McAllister has confirmed that midfielders Neil Kilkenny and Alan Thompson will travel with his squad for tomorrow's clash with Swindon Town. Kilkenny is fit after an Achilles problem, and Thompson has returned to Leeds from his month-long loan at Hartlepool.

9.46am - Leeds United were continuing to argue for a public hearing into their 15-point penalty today with negotiations over independent arbitration against the Football League nearing stalemate. To read the full story click here.

Wednesday 27 February

11.24am - Leeds United today completed the signing of Aston Villa defender Stephen O'Halloran – as Ben Parker left Elland Road for Darlington.



10.17am - Leeds United are waiting to discover whether an approach to sign Crystal Palace's Dougie Freedman on loan has been successful.

8.44am - Leeds United are considering an offer of arbitration from the Football League over the 15 points row.

Monday 25 February

1.19pm - Alan Thompson has returned to training with Leeds United today after the conclusion of his one-month loan at Hartlepool United.

10.18am - Leeds United defender Rui Marques admits the players at Elland Road are aware of the urgency surrounding their position outside the play-offs in League One.

Friday 22 February

12.44pm - The latest edition of the Boot Room looking forward to Leeds United game against Crewe is now live on the website.
Click here to watch the latest edition.

Tuesday 19 February

3.56pm - Leeds United's game at Doncaster Rovers has been rearranged for Tuesday, April 1 (ko 7.45pm). The match was postponed on Saturday due to a frozen pitch. Doncaster had originally planned to stage the fixture next Tuesday.

Monday 18 February

10.49am - Doncaster Rovers are hoping to rearrange their league clash with Leeds United for Tuesday, February 26. The match was called off on Saturday due to a frozen pitch at the Keepmoat Stadium.



Friday 15 February

1.34pm - The latest edition of The Boot Room is now live on the website.
Click here to watch the programme.


12.31pm - Paul Dalglish's trial at Leeds United has come to a quick and unsuccessful conclusion with the striker set to move back to his native Scotland.

9.04am - Neil Kilkenny could be asked to play through the pain barrier at Doncaster Rovers tomorrow after Leeds United captain Andrew Hughes was sidelined by injury.

Thursday 14 February


17.27pm - Leeds United captain Andrew Hughes has been ruled out of action for three weeks with a knee injury.

8.41am - Leeds United coach Neil McDonald tells the Yorkshire Evening Post how he wants to restore his reputation after being sacked following just a single game in charge of Carlisle United.

Monday 11 February

5.02pm - Leeds United announce a four-season kit deal with Italian sportswear brand Macron. Macron currently supply Swansea City.

9.22am - Intrigue surrounds a press conference called by Leeds United for 5pm this afternoon. The club have not given any indication over the announcement they intend to make.

Friday 8 February

13.31pm - Casper Ankergren and Rui Marques are in line to return to Leeds United's line-up against Northampton Town tomorrow. Ankergren has missed two matches with a hip injury, while Marques has been absent since January 5 while on duty at the African Cup of Nations.

12.16pm - The latest edition of The Boot Room is now live on the website.
Click here to watch the programme.


Thursday 7 February

10.00am - Leeds United have named ex-Carlisle United manager Neil McDonald as their new first-team coach.

8.30am - Somerset referee Steve Tanner has been appointed for Saturday's game between Leeds United and Northampton Town. Tanner took charge of United's clash with Doncaster Rovers just three weeks ago.

Wednesday 6 February

1.20pm - Kandol issues a statement via the club website dismissing claims he has had a bust-up with boss McAllister and is set to quit Elland Road as "complete rubbish".

McAllister also dismisses talk of a rift and says Kandol has been ill and was not even at Elland Road on Saturday.

8.49am - Speculation mounts that Tresor Kandol is on the verge of quitting Leeds United following an alleged bust up with new boss Gary McAllister

Tuesday 5 February

12.27pm - Northampton Town have confirmed that will NOT be holding a minute's silence to remember the victims of the Munich air disaster before Saturday's clash with Leeds United at Sixfields.

8.48am - Rui Marques is heading back to England after Angola lost 2-1 to Egypt in the last eight of the African Cup of Nations. The defender is expected to be available for Saturday's game against Northampton Town at Sixfields.

Friday 1 February

11.29am - The latest edition of The Boot Room is now live on the website.

8.51am - Speculation intensifies that Sammy Lee will be unveiled as Gary McAllister's number two.

Thursday 31 January

14.18pm - Leeds United have signed defender Darren Kenton from Leicester City until the end of the season. The centre-back was halfway through a month-long loan spell at Elland Road but has now made the deal permanent.

10.06am - Stockport County have accepted a bid for striker Anthony Elding from Leeds United.

9.36am - Transfer deadline day. All quiet so far at Elland Road.

Wednesday 30 January
8.44am - Gary McAllister says: "The job brief is promotion." to read the full story, click here.


Tuesday 29 January

3.44pm - Newcastle chairman Chris Mort claims Dennis Wise won't undermine Dennis Wise.

2.23pm - Dave Bassett insists there are "no hard feelings" after being relieved of his duties as Leeds United's assistant manager.


1.48pm - The YEP launches it Leeds United Rant Line. Have you say on the happenings at Elland Road on (0113) 2388377. Lines close at 3.30pm.

1.38pm - Gary McAllister will be unveiled as the new manager of Leeds United according Yorkshire Evening Post sources.


1.28pm - Dave Bassett leaves Leeds United. Gwyn Williams will oversee tonight's game.


12.48pm - Gary McAllister is in talks with Leeds United about taking the vacant manager's job, the Yorkshire Evening Post understands. Bookmakers Paddy Power have suspended betting on the Elland Road hotseat.

11.34am - William Hill's slash the odds on Gary McAllister being the next Leeds United boss from 4/1 to 1/25 following a flurry of betting.

8.43am - Keegan reportedly in the dark over Dennis Wise's role at Newcastle United.

Monday 28 January

4.59pm - In a Boot Room special, Phil and Andrew examine Dennis Wise's departure.

3.53pm - Dennnis Wise is poised to leave Leeds United. Keep checking the website for latest developments.

3.26pm - Ken Bates declines to comment on the speculation linking Dennis Wise with Newcastle United.

1.29pm - Leeds United confirm that manager Dennis Wise is preparing the team for tomorrow's game against Southend United at Roots Hall.

11.51am - Comments flood in from readers picking up on the Dennis Wise to quit? story. To read and add views, click here.

10.58am - Yorkshire Evening Post breaks the story that Dennis Wise may be about to quit Leeds United for Newcastle United. To read it, click here.

Friday 24 January
7.17am - Enoch Showunmi's proposed move to Leeds United is off after the striker decided he wanted to stay and fight for his place at Bristol City.Wednesday 23 January

15.38pm - Leeds United are assessing three trialists ahead of the final week of the January transfer window. The Elland Road club have handed opportunities to Barnsley defender Dominik Werling, Trinidadian striker Cornell Glen and Latvian defender Oskars Klava.

12.46pm - Leeds United have lined up a deal for Bristol City's Enoch Showunmi. The clubs have agreed a fee for the striker and Showunmi will move to Elland Road in time for Saturday's clash with Luton Town, provided he agrees personal terms with Leeds.

10.17am - Shaun Derry tells the Yorkshire Evening Post he was not the mole. To read the full story, click here.

8.25am - Shaun Derry opens his heart to the Yorkshire Evening Post about his transfer to Palace and his relationship with Dennis Wise. To read it, click here.


Tuesday 22 January

4.01pm - England youth international Scott Gardner has joined Blue Square Conference side Farsley Celtic on loan.
Click here for more details.

3.55pm - Shaun Derry signs for Crystal Palace.

1.07pm - Club captian Alan Thompson loaned out to Hartlepool.He has joined until February 22.

Monday 21 January

13.18pm - Tomorrow's reserve clash between Rotherham United and Leeds United has been called off due to a watlerlogged pitch at Millmoor. The match will now take place on Wednesday, February 13.

11.36am - Leeds United have confirmed discussions are ongoing with Crystal Palace regarding the potential transfer of Shaun Derry. Shaun's loan spell at Selhurst Park came to an end on Saturday.


Thursday 17 January

1.58pm - Former Derby County and Middlesbrough striker Malcolm Christie is training with Leeds United with a view to agreeing a deal at Elland Road until the end of the season. Christie is currently without a club after leaving Boro last summer.

10.28am - Doncaster Rovers supporters will lay a wreath at the foot of Billy Bremner's statue on Saturday before a Yorkshire derby which chairman John Ryan expects to carry an air of mutual respect.


7.41am - Doncaster Rovers chairman John Ryan turns up the pressure on the referee Steve Tanner ahead of Saturday's Yorkshire derby at Elland Road. He claims Rovers are the best footballing team in League One and wants a strong referee to control matters.


Wednesday 16 January

1.31pm - Luton Town have terminated the contract of manager Kevin Blackwell, the club's administrator has announced


7.29am - Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock is hoping to conclude a permanent deal for Leeds United's Shaun Derry within a week to ten days, according to clubcall.com

Monday 14 January
9.51pm - Leeds United beat 10-man Crewe 1-0 with a Jermaine Beckford strike.

11.21am - Rui Marques will be offered a new Leeds United deal. To read the full story, click here.

Friday 11 January
12.51pm - The away trip to face Southend United has returned to its original date of Tuesday January 29 and will no longer be shown live on Sky.

Thursday 10 January

7.54am - Leeds United bring in Leicester City's Darren Kenton on loan to cover African Nations Cup-bound Rui Marques.

Wednesday 9 January
10.02pm - Leeds United and Hull City reserves finish 1-1. Jonny Howson completes the full 90 minutes.

12.36pm - Leeds United confirm Johnny Howson will make his return from injury in tonight's reserve fixture against Hull.

9.51am - Peter Sweeney set for a a medical this morning ahead of the 23-year-old's proposed move from Stoke City.

7.26am - Bradley Johnson confirmed as signing for Leeds United. The 20-year-old Northampton Town midfielder signed a three-and-a-half-year deal last night after undergoing a medical at the club's Thorp Arch training ground.

Tuesday 8 January
3.24pm - Goalkeeper David Lucas is to extend his stay until the end of the season.

11.56am - Leeds United issue statement saying Jermaine Beckford is not for sale.

Monday 7 January

2.16pm - Walsall have this morning been rocked by the news Leeds United target Daniel Fox has handed in a transfer request.

1.25pm - Leeds United have withdrawn an offer for Luton's Dean Morgan after failing to agree personal terms with the player's representatives.

11.41am - New loan signing Neil Kilkenny tells the club's official website he wanted to play for Leeds after visiting with Oldham days earlier. He told the website: "It was a bit funny coming back so soon, but when I was here with Oldham on Tuesday, I actually thought during the game 'I'd love to play here. The fans are so passionate.'

"It's a massive club with the fans and all the tradition.
"There were a few clubs interested, but once I heard from the manager here I couldn't turn it down."
To read more click here.

Saturday 5 January

15.43pm - A Frazer Richardson goal puts Leeds 1-0 up in their League One clash with Northampton Town at Elland Road.

13.28pm - Leeds United have agreed terms with Stoke City midfielder Peter Sweeney and will complete the signing next week subject to a medical.

Friday 4 January

1.38pm - Leeds United have signed Birmingham City midfielder Neil Kilkenny on loan with a view to a permanent deal.


8.11am - Leeds United are in talks over a proposed partnership with Argentinian club, San Lorenzo, according to the Yorkshire Post.

Thursday 3 January

12.52pm - Dennis Wise has confirmed that he is hoping to sign Barnet's Jason Puncheon and Luton Town winger Dean Morgan during the January transfer window. His chase of Bolton defender Lubomir Michalik is also on-going.

12.46pm - Dennis Wise confirms Leon Constantine is facing a two-month lay-off with a broken arm. He suffered the break after scoring during the 3-1 defeat against Oldham on New Year's Day.

10.32am - Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock tells the Yorkshire Post it was his decision not to allow Shaun Derry to return to Leeds United.

9.17am - Dave Bassett describes the New Year's Day defeat to Oldham as the wake up call the team needs to push on for promotion. To read the full story, click here.


Wednesday 2 January
3.38pm - Vital Football report Leeds are believed to have made a bid for an unnamed Luton striker. The striker, said to be 'not a member of the first team squad currently' is mooted as being Dean Morgan, whom Leeds have been trying to sign for about two years! For more, read the Rumour Mill.

2.18pm - 23-year-old Finnish winger Sebastian Sorsa has signed an 18-month contract with the club and joins on a Bosman transfer from HJK Helsinki.

11.46am - Latest transfer speculation includes: The Sun reporting that Leeds United have increased the offer for left Back Daniel Fox having had an 250k offer rejected; an undiscolsed bid for northampton winger Bradley Johnson.

10.18am - Dave Bassett tells the club's official websiet the Shaun Derry situation has "left a sour taste because he's (Derry) either snubbing Leeds United or Dennis Wise."

8.19am - Dave Bassett warns Shaun Derry 'you'd better hope Palace sign you' after he refuses to return to Elland Road. Check back soon for the full story.