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    Danny Cowley sacked by Huddersfield as owner Phil Hodgkinson wants total control over transfers

    DANNY COWLEY was sacked just two days after he rescued Huddersfield from relegation after rows over recruitment.
    SunSport understands owner Phil Hodgkinson wants total control over transfers — but his manager was not willing to work that way.

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    Danny Cowley, and his brother and assistant Nicky, were sacked after helping Huddersfield avoid the drop – they took over when the club had one point from nine gamesCredit: PA:Press Association
    Cowley, and his brother and assistant Nicky, were fired after Terriers avoided the drop to League One by beating West Brom.
    Hodgkinson is talking to Motherwell boss Stephen Robinson and Marcelo Bielsa’s assistant Carlos Corberan.
    Insiders claim the Terriers’ owner decided  he was going to dismiss the brothers during the  coronavirus lockdown.
    A club source said: “Danny and Nicky had an inkling and could have just walked out.

    “But they wanted to see it through because so many jobs were at stake if they went down.”
    The Cowleys took over from Jan Siewert in September after the club had  one win in seven months.
    Despite only having one point from the first nine games, they kept the  club up. 
    No Championship team has ever survived from that position.

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    The Terriers are 18th the table following their 2-1 win against West Brom on FridayCredit: PA:Press Association
    After Friday’s  2-1 win, Cowley said  the club needed to sign  working-class British players  fans would identify with.
    Sources say Cowley felt they should follow the model Sean Dyche has used at Burnley.

    We have a different vision for how our ambitions can be achieved
    Phil Hodgkinson

    But Hodgkinson decided he wanted to bring in  European players.
    It is also understood the  owner released several players this summer against Cowley’s wishes.
    The brothers have enjoyed an incredible rise after starting in Essex Senior League football at Concord Rangers.

    They took Lincoln to League One and the FA Cup quarter-finals while still a non-league side before saving Huddersfield.
    Hodgkinson released a statement saying: “I would like to place my thanks on record to Danny and Nicky for their hard work.
    “We have a different vision for  how our ambitions can be achieved.”

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    Bielsa’s passion and attention to detail will help Leeds flourish in the Premier League… I can wait to watch them

    EVERYONE knows I am a Manchester United fan — but I cannot wait to see Leeds in the Premier League.
    They are a welcome addition, as will the  brilliant Marcelo Bielsa.

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    Marco Bielsa inspired Leeds to win promotion to the Premier League with two games to spareCredit: Alamy Live News
    The big thing Bielsa has done is give the club direction and stability.
    Since being relegated in 2004 they have had 15 permanent managers, five owners and hundreds of players.
    It has been ridiculous.
    He created this bond and togetherness — and not just with the players, but the whole staff.

    He may look animated and moody on the sidelines but there is a caring side  people don’t see.
    When he first arrived, he organised a raffle for staff working at the club.
    He bought a mobile phone, TV and a VW Polo and gave them the chance to win them.
    He understands the value of unity.

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    Bielsa’s inspired Championship campaign means Leeds will be returning to the Premier for the first time in 16 years Credit: PA:Press Association
    We know his attention to detail is insane, but it began even before his side kicked a ball in a professional game.
    The first friendly he was in charge for was against Forest Green Rovers.
    In preparation, he got Rovers’ three previous friendlies recorded and watched them on repeat.
    He also watched every  game  Leeds played in the league the previous season.
    It is that obsessiveness that inspired  Mauricio Pochettino, Pep Guardiola and Diego Simeone.
    Bielsa is also one of the best at improving players and rarely dips into the transfer market.

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    Fans gathered in Leeds city centre to celebrate the club’s promotion following the team’s 3-1 win against Derby Credit: Represented by ZUMA Press, Inc.
    Since arriving he really only spent on Helder Costa, Patrick Bamford and Barry Douglas.
    He has been dedicated to improving the likes of  Liam Cooper, Stuart Dallas and Mateusz Klich.
    He also transformed Kalvin Phillips into one of the best defensive midfielders in England.
    Klich has started every  league game since Bielsa arrived. He has had six goals and five assists this year — and got ten goals last year.
    But before Bielsa joined, he was on the periphery of the squad.
    At Athletic Bilbao, Bielsa moved Javi Martinez from midfield to centre-back — and the player went on to star  there for Bayern Munich.
    He did the same at Leeds with defender Ben White, who he turned into a defensive midfielder.

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    Pep Guardiola once described Bielsa as the ‘best-prepared’ manager he’d ever seen in his lifeCredit: PA:Press Association

    When Bielsa was boss of Argentina, he dropped Juan Roman Riquelme.
    He then went to a  testimonial for Boca Juniors where Riquelme was their hero and Bielsa got booed all game.
    Bielsa said he loved it and it was the essence of football. That’s how I know he is going to love the Premier League.  He is a proper football man.

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    Watch Leeds chief Victor Orta troll Derby by spying on them with binoculars from Pride Park stands after 3-1 win

    THIS is the hilarious moment Leeds chief Victor Orta trolls Derby County over last season’s ‘Spygate’ scandal.
    Marcelo Bielsa’s men beat their rivals 3-1 on Sunday, just a day after winning the Championship title.

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    Leeds chief Victor Orta trolled Derby after Sunday’s 3-1 win
    Wayne Rooney and Co were forced to give Leeds a guard of honour before kick-off in a move which would have stung those at Pride Park last term.
    During Frank Lampard’s reign, Leeds boss Bielsa admitted sending a member of staff to spy on Derby ahead of their league clash.

    Argentine tactician Bielsa revealed he sent spies to watch all opponents before games and was fined £200,000 by the EFL.
    The scandal soured relations between Leeds and Derby.

    But Lampard had the last laugh as he beat Bielsa in last term’s play-off semi-finals.

    However, Leeds are now on top of the world after sealing promotion back to the Premier League.
    And football chief Orta couldn’t resist poking fun at Derby after the game.
    Celebrating high up in the stands, Orta grabbed a giant pair of binoculars and held them to his eyes as he pretended to scan the ground.

    He also waved a flag as he cheered on the Leeds players.
    And the celebration is sure to have gone down badly with Derby fans.
    However, the Leeds loyal revelled in it as they took to Twitter praising Orta’s actions.

    VICTOR ORTA HAHAHAHA YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS YOU BEAUTYYYY
    — 2020 CHAMPIONS 🏆 (@bethgabriel_) July 19, 2020

    One wrote: “Build the Victor Orta statue now.”
    Another said: “WHO LET VICTOR ORTA BRING IN BINOCULARS?

    “This promotion is going to kill me stone dead.”
    One tweeted: “Victor Orta is how every Leeds fan feels right now.”
    Another added: “VICTOR ORTA HAHAHAHA YESSSSSSSSS YOU BEAUTYYYY.”

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    Derby vs Leeds LIVE: Stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Championship game

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    🔥 Pablo! pic.twitter.com/GcvtUIMwb4n
    — Leeds United (@LUFC) July 19, 2020n
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    HERNANDEZ’S EQUALISER
    Here’s the goal that got Leeds United back into the game.
    https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1284858232742305793?s=20″},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595171355,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”4:09 pm”},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306935″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12165479″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306935″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    CELEBRATIONS n
    The Leeds United players have cracked out the yellow and blue flares on the Pride Park pitch. n”,”raw”:”
    CELEBRATIONS
    The Leeds United players have cracked out the yellow and blue flares on the Pride Park pitch. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595171287,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”4:08 pm”},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306932″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12165479″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306932″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    THE GOALS n
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    Credit: Getty Imagesn”,”raw”:”
    THE GOALS

    Credit: Getty Images”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595171189,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”4:06 pm”},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306926″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12165479″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306926″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    A PERFORMANCE OF CHAMPIONS n
    Leeds were slow to get going but when they did they played some lovely football. n
    Derby took the lead but Leeds replied instantly and never looked back. n
    Pablo Hernandez with the pick of the goals for the Champions. n
    The Leeds players have been handed “We’re going up banners” and are celebrating on the pitch with bottles of bubbly. n”,”raw”:”
    A PERFORMANCE OF CHAMPIONS
    Leeds were slow to get going but when they did they played some lovely football.
    Derby took the lead but Leeds replied instantly and never looked back.
    Pablo Hernandez with the pick of the goals for the Champions.
    The Leeds players have been handed “We’re going up banners” and are celebrating on the pitch with bottles of bubbly. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595171003,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”4:03 pm”},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306919″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12165479″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306919″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    FULL TIME: DERBY 1-3 LEEDSn”,”raw”:”
    FULL TIME: DERBY 1-3 LEEDS”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595170830,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”4:00 pm”},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306917″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12165479″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306917″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    DERBY 1-3 LEEDSn
    93. Over the bar. n
    Jack Clarke drives down the left hand side and pulls the ball back to Chris Martin.n
    He could play the ball into Rooney but instead tries to shoot and fires over the bar. n”,”raw”:”
    DERBY 1-3 LEEDS
    93. Over the bar.
    Jack Clarke drives down the left hand side and pulls the ball back to Chris Martin.
    He could play the ball into Rooney but instead tries to shoot and fires over the bar. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595170786,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:59 pm”},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306915″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12165479″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306915″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    DERBY 1-3 LEEDSn
    91. Leeds still playing at a high tempo and searching for a fourth. n
    They’re not content to sit back and let the game fizzle out. n”,”raw”:”
    DERBY 1-3 LEEDS
    91. Leeds still playing at a high tempo and searching for a fourth.
    They’re not content to sit back and let the game fizzle out. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595170679,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:57 pm”},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306914″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12165479″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306914″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    DERBY 1-3 LEEDSn
    90. The corner is cleared by Derby and the board goes up for four minutes added time. n”,”raw”:”
    DERBY 1-3 LEEDS
    90. The corner is cleared by Derby and the board goes up for four minutes added time. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595170599,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:56 pm”},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306913″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12165479″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306913″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    DERBY 1-3 LEEDSn
    89. Now it’s Alioski’s turn to cross on. n
    It’s cleared by a Derby head and goes out of play for a Leeds corner. n”,”raw”:”
    DERBY 1-3 LEEDS
    89. Now it’s Alioski’s turn to cross on.
    It’s cleared by a Derby head and goes out of play for a Leeds corner. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595170537,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:55 pm”},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306912″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12165479″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306912″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    DERBY 1-3 LEEDSn
    87. Leeds look like they want a fourth!n
    Dallas crosses in towards Alioski who’s header is off target. n
    Leeds have got stronger and stronger as the game has gone on. n”,”raw”:”
    DERBY 1-3 LEEDS
    87. Leeds look like they want a fourth!
    Dallas crosses in towards Alioski who’s header is off target.
    Leeds have got stronger and stronger as the game has gone on. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595170464,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:54 pm”},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306911″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12165479″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306911″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    DERBY 1-3 LEEDSn
    84. The ball is crossed in from the left and Jack Clarke tries to hook away to prevent Patrick Bamford from having a tap in, but instead the ball comes off his toe and trickles into the net. n
    The goal doesn’t mean anything for either team’s season but he won’t want to see that one again!n”,”raw”:”
    DERBY 1-3 LEEDS
    84. The ball is crossed in from the left and Jack Clarke tries to hook away to prevent Patrick Bamford from having a tap in, but instead the ball comes off his toe and trickles into the net.
    The goal doesn’t mean anything for either team’s season but he won’t want to see that one again!”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595170328,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:52 pm”},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306909″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12165479″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306909″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    IT’S 3-1 TO LEEDS AND THAT’S A HOWLER FROM JACK CLARKE!n
    IT’S AN OWN GOAL!n”,”raw”:”
    IT’S 3-1 TO LEEDS AND THAT’S A HOWLER FROM JACK CLARKE!
    IT’S AN OWN GOAL!”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595170239,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:50 pm”},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306908″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12165479″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306908″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    GOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL!n”,”raw”:”
    GOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL!
    “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595170208,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:50 pm”},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”306904″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12165479″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-306904″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    DERBY 1-2 LEEDSn
    81. Substitutions for both sides. n
    Patrick Bamford is on for Leeds replacing Tyler Roberts. n
    Meanwhile for Derby Jack Marriott is on in the place of Max Bird. n”,”raw”:”
    DERBY 1-2 LEEDS
    81. Substitutions for both sides.
    Patrick Bamford is on for Leeds replacing Tyler Roberts.
    Meanwhile for Derby Jack Marriott is on in the place of Max Bird. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595170082,”date_formatted”:”19th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:48 pm”},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}}]},”pageMeta”:{“activeCarouselIndex”:0,”articleId”:12165479,”articleMountId”:”main-content”,”section”:{“slug”:”football”,”id”:339,”sectionName”:”sport/football”,”type”:”UNKNOWN”,”theme”:”theme-football”},”spotId”:”sp_5v3VPY0c”,”pushlyKey”:”KtL4100XTLLEgUtYDKtO1stRdc1XNxnLUb5i”,”commentsAllowed”:true,”pageType”:”article”,”isSection”:false,”pageTags”:[“Sport Live Blogs”,”Derby County”,”Leeds United”],”renderedArticleId”:12165479,”sharingEnabled”:true,”socialHeadline”:”Derby vs Leeds LIVE: Latest updates from Pride Park”,”socialSharingServices”:[“twitter”,”facebook”],”urlAbsolute”:”https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/12165479/derby-leeds-live-stream-tv-watch-championship-online/”,”cssManifest”:{“adsDesktop.css”:”/assets/client/adsDesktop.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”adsMobile.css”:”/assets/client/adsMobile.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”article.css”:”/assets/client/article.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”articleSocial.css”:”/assets/client/articleSocial.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”boxout.css”:”/assets/client/boxout.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”brightcoveDesktop.css”:”/assets/client/brightcoveDesktop.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”brightcoveMobile.css”:”/assets/client/brightcoveMobile.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”comments.css”:”/assets/client/comments.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”core.css”:”/assets/client/core.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”coreMobile.css”:”/assets/client/coreMobile.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”customiser.css”:”/assets/client/customiser.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”liveblog.css”:”/assets/client/liveblog.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”oembed.css”:”/assets/client/oembed.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”opta.css”:”/assets/client/opta.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”page-404.css”:”/assets/client/page-404.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”pagination.css”:”/assets/client/pagination.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”rails.css”:”/assets/client/rails.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”section.css”:”/assets/client/section.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”},”cssBundles”:[{“src”:”article.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”articleSocial.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”liveblog.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”adsDesktop.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”comments.css”,”lazy”:true},{“src”:”opta.css”,”lazy”:false}],”siteContext”:{“site”:”sun”,”lang”:”en-gb”,”articleDateFormat”:”D MMM YYYY,H:mm”,”timezone”:”Europe/London”,”sourcepoint”:{“enabled”:true,”accountId”:”259″,”siteId”:”5048″,”mmsDomain”:”https://cmp.thesun.co.uk”,”privacyManagerId”:”5d9f9b096ea62d2769efe589″},”isProd”:true},”site”:”sun”,”isProd”:true},”siteLinks”:{“help”:”https://help.thesun.co.uk”,”login”:”https://login.thesun.co.uk”,”profile”:”https://home.thesun.co.uk”},”articleTeaser”:[{“content”:{“kicker”:”LOU BEAUTY”,”headline”:”Leeds presenter Emma Louise Jones set to dazzle Premier League after promotion”,”lead”:”PITCH-SIDE interviewer has proved a huge hit at Elland Road since stepping in front of the camera three years ago.”,”url”:”https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/5794566/leeds-promotion-emma-louise-jones-premier-league/”},”theme”:”theme-sport”},{“content”:{“kicker”:”NOT AGAIN”,”headline”:”Furious Man Utd fans say De Gea is ‘finished’ after two massive blunders”,”lead”:”DAVID DE GEA has become the target of furious Manchester United fans once again after TWO horror mistakes against Chelsea. 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    Giacomo Pisa

    19 Jul 2020, 17:00
    Updated: 19 Jul 2020, 17:00

    LEEDS are celebrating winning promotion and the title as they head to Derby, and will delight in the chance to rub the Rams’ noses in it.
    The Whites were fined £200,000 last season after Marcelo Bielsa infuriated Derby by spying on their training session.
    But the side who were then managed by Frank Lampard got revenge by beating them in the play-offs.
    However, this time around it is Leeds who have won promotion while Philip Cocu’s side are in mid-table, unable to get into the top six.
    Kick-off time: 2pm
    TV channel: Sky Sports Football

    Live stream: Sky Go/Now TV (Non-Sky Sports Subscribers)

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    Derby 1 Leeds 3: Man Utd legend Rooney and team-mates give champions Leeds guard of honour despite last season’s Spygate

    WAYNE ROONEY led Derby’s guard of honour for Championship champs Leeds 18 months after the infamous ‘Spygate’ saga.
    And as if that wasn’t bad enough for the 34-year-old, the Derby side he captains were defeated 3-1 by the table-toppers.

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    Derby captain and former Manchester United star won’t have been too happy serenading LeedsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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    Derby, who were spied on by Leeds last season, were forced to give the champs a guard of honourCredit: Rex Features
    Last season Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa sent a member of staff to Derby’s training ground in a covert operation.
    It led to the Yorkshire club, who will be back playing in the Premier League after 16 seasons away, being fined £200,000 and given a formal reprimand. 
    The EFL launched their probe into the scandal after Bielsa had already admitted he spies on all his opponents.
    EFL chiefs wrote to the Elland Road club “requesting their observations” after Derby officials spotted the Leeds representative with his binoculars out.

    Leeds boss Bielsa held his hands up before the game, which his side won 2-0, and admitted he was responsible.

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    Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa admitted spying on opponentsCredit: PA:Press Association

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    Wayne Rooney was powerless to prevent Derby losingCredit: PA:Press Association
    The Argentine appeared to think it was no big deal, despite the angry response of Derby chief Frank Lampard.
    The Rams got the ultimate revenge, as they defeated Leeds over two legs in the play-offs.
    They lost to Aston Villa 2-1 in the final however.

    Today at Pride Park Rooney, who of course played for Leeds’ bitter rivals Manchester United, was forced to respect the champions’ achievement.

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    It was party time at the end of the 3-1 as Leeds celebrated winning the ChampionshipCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Chris Martin fired home from inside the area to give Derby a 55th-minute lead.
    But Leeds hit back through Hernandez a minute later, shooting low into the bottom corner.
    The Yorkshire side took the lead in the 75th minute through Jamie Shackleton, who buried his chance from inside the area for his first senior goal for the club.

    And the three points were sealed when Derby’s Matthew Clarke diverted the ball past his own keeper following Alioski’s ball into the box.
    Leeds were promoted in the week after West Brom fell to a shock 2-1 loss at Huddersfield.
    Then on Saturday Brentford were similarly stung at Stoke to confirm Leeds as champions. More

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    Huddersfield sack manager Danny Cowley and brother Nicky after they all-but secure Championship safety

    HUDDERSFIELD have sacked manager Danny Cowley and brother Nicky despite virtually securing their Championship status.
    The Terriers boss and his assistant have been removed from their posts less than a year after joining in September.

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    Danny Cowley has been fired by Huddersfield TownCredit: PA:Press Association
    They pulled off a shock 2-1 win over promotion hopefuls West Brom on Friday night and all-but guaranteed second-tier football for next season.
    But the club have decided to move in a different direction.
    They said they have “a different vision for the way we operate the club, and how our ambitions can be achieved.”
    Huddersfield are 18th in the table and courtesy of a superior goal difference over Luton Town in 22nd will survive barring a massive swing in goal difference.

    The former Premier League side have 51 points and are three points clear of the drop zone with one game left to play.
    The club were bidding to avoid a second successive demotion but despite seemingly achieving that feat it wasn’t enough for the Cowleys to hang onto their jobs.
    To add insult to injury for the Cowley brothers it appears a replacement has already been identified.
    The club said they were “not seeking applications for the vacant position”.

    The identity of the new manager is as yet unknown and is not expected to be revealed today.

    Huddersfield chairman Phil Hodgkinson said: “I would like to place my thanks on record to Danny and Nicky for their hard work and dedication towards securing the club’s place in the Sky Bet Championship for next season.
    “That was the clear priority when they were appointed in September and we are very grateful that has been achieved.
    “We all wish Danny and Nicky all the best for the future and they leave with my best wishes in their future endeavours.”

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    Sheffield United plotting three more transfer arrivals starting with swoop for Reading’s ex-Chelsea starlet John Swift

    SHEFFIELD UNITED are targeting three more arrivals this summer after the signing of Wes Foderingham, according to reports.
    Blades manager Chris Wilder is keen to add to his squad this summer with European action still a possibility for next season.

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    Swift was the rumoured subject of a £3.5million bid from Sheffield United earlier this monthCredit: Rex Features
    The Mail claims Reading midfielder John Swift is the next name on his radar.
    The 25-year-old has a contract at the Madejski until 2022.
    Earlier this month it was reported the Blades had launched a £3.5million bid for the ex-Chelsea man.
    Swift joined Reading in 2016 after several loan spells away from the Blues and has scored 21 goals in 140 appearances for the Royals.

    The report also states Sheffield United will go into the market for a centre-back and a striker when the transfer window opens.
    One man already through the door at Bramall Lane is goalkeeper Foderingham.
    The 29-year-old joins the Blades as a free agent following the expiry of his contract at Rangers.

    However, he is expected to have to settle for a spot on the bench next season.
    Boss Wilder is still hopeful of re-signing current No.1 Dean Henderson on loan from Manchester United.

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    Leicester swoop to hijack Bright Osayi-Samuel’s £5m transfer from QPR to Club Brugge with Brighton and Fulham also keen

    LEICESTER CITY are among a number of clubs attempting to hijack QPR midfielder Bright Osayi-Samuel’s move to Club Brugge, according to reports.
    The 22-year-old was all set to discuss personal terms with the Belgian outfit ahead of a £4.7million move but interest from other clubs could throw a spanner in the works.

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    Leicester, Brighton and Fulham are attempting to hijack Bright Osayi-Samuel’s move from QPR to Club Brugge
    Football Insider claims the Foxes, as well as Brighton and Championship promotion hopefuls Fulham are willing to match Club Brugge’s offer.
    Osayi-Samuel had previously garnered interest from Southampton and newly-promoted Leeds United, but their approaches were rebuffed by Rangers.
    Both are since thought to have dropped out of the race for his signature.
    The Nigerian’s current deal ends in June 2021 after QPR triggered an 12-month extension to his contract in February.

    And they look set to cash in on their talented midfielder this summer rather than lose him for nothing next year.
    Osayi-Samuel could line up for Club Brugge in the Champions League next year after Philippe Clement’s side were crowned champions of Belgium when the first division season was cancelled in April due to the coronavirus pandemic.
    On the other hand, a move to Brighton or Leicester would offer the ex-Blackpool man Premier League football next season.

    Not to mention the Foxes’ own European ambitions.
    Osayi-Samuel has scored six goals and registered nine assists in 39 matches for Mark Warburton’s side this season.

    Brendan Rodgers says Leicester’s second half performance against Bournemouth was ‘nowhere near Champions League level’ More