Leeds Round-Up, Monday 9th November: Bogle Red Card Row Rumbles on as Calvert-Lewin Talks Loom
The big talking point from the weekend's 1-0 win over Tottenham continues to be Jayden Bogle's first-half challenge on Mathys Tel, with Spurs reportedly lodging an official complaint over the incident (Yorkshire Evening Post). Former official Mike Dean and an ex-Premier League referee have given their verdict on whether the tackle warranted a red card (Yorkshire Evening Post), while ex-Premier League referee Graham Barber has called for VAR to borrow ideas from rugby union after the controversy that unfolded at Elland Road (GiveMeSport). Tottenham midfielder Sandro Tonali has also given his own admission on the defeat, declaring that Leeds must now kick on from the win (Yorkshire Evening Post).
There was plenty of individual praise flying around after the Tottenham victory too. Tarik Muharemovic was named Hisense Player of the Match, picking up 34% of the fan vote (LeedsUnited.com), and he has been quick to credit a teammate for helping him settle into life at Elland Road (LeedsLive). Melvin Bard also spoke glowingly about his second-half impact, describing his "good entrance" and the dressing room's demands of him, as a pre-match prediction about his display came true (LeedsUnited.com) (LeedsLive). Elsewhere, a Leeds player has been included in the Premier League Team of the Week alongside players from Sunderland, Everton and Liverpool (Yorkshire Evening Post), and Gary Lineker has named a Leeds star as a contender for the Premier League's Signing of the Season (GiveMeSport). Leeds fans themselves have been reacting to the win, discussing the Bogle incident, a big factor in the performance and one lingering gripe (Yorkshire Evening Post), while others feel the Whites' formation should allow for more adventure going forward (LeedsLive).
On team news, Sean Longstaff gave a modest take on his return to the Leeds side and says there's a spring in his step heading into the international break (Yorkshire Evening Post), while also explaining what the team need to do better to help Harry Wilson continue bedding in (LeedsLive). Wilson himself, now away on international duty with Wales, has admitted his frustration at the extended four-game break after injury kept him out of Wales duty, but says he's fully fit and ready to go (LeedsLive). Looking ahead, Yorkshire Evening Post has early injury news for Chelsea and Leeds ahead of the Whites' next Premier League game after the break, with four players out and six doubts, though some notable names are expected back (Yorkshire Evening Post).
In goalkeeping news, Thomas Tuchel has spoken about James Trafford's chances of an England start and Jordan Pickford's position in the squad (LeedsLive), with suggestions Trafford could be handed another start this week in the Nations League (Yorkshire Evening Post).
Off the pitch, Leeds United are reportedly ready to use the international break to push forward with new contract talks for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, with the striker said to be keen to commit his future to the club, as Manchester United are told of the Whites' stance (TeamTalk). Calvert-Lewin himself has described being in a "very good place" at Elland Road and explained what he feels is behind his impressive form this season (LeedsLive). Elsewhere, one report suggests an £18m signing from the Daniel Farke era has played his final game for the club (GiveMeSport), and there's word that one of Leeds' Premier League rivals is set to sack their manager, with an ex-Tottenham boss and Sean Dyche among those linked (Yorkshire Evening Post).
Finally, Leeds United's charitable Foundation is asking supporters to help give back to veterans this Christmas as part of a festive campaign (LeedsUnited.com).
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