Connect with us

The League Paper

DON’T BLAME BIELSA IF THE WHITES FAIL TO MAKE STEP UP…

LP_0903_MAIN_LPE1_001

MARCELO Bielsa doesn’t have as much to say for himself as he did last season. The departure of trusty translator Saleem Lamrani has seen to that.
Lamrani, a respected author and academic who specialises in US-Cuba relations, was never going to stick around football for long. In truth, though, Bielsa doesn’t need an interpreter these days. At Elland Road, his side turn in the same performance every other week. Possessional dominance. Beautiful football. Countless chances and rampant attacks, all undermined by wasteful finishing and – frequently – a late sucker punch. ...

Continue reading...

Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day!

SUBSCRIBE

Already a subscriber to our website? Login

Related Topics

More in The League Paper

  • LEAGUE ONE LEAGUE ONE

    LEAGUE ONE RESULTS

    ... Continue reading... Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day! SUBSCRIBE Already a subscriber to our website? Login Login

  • LP_0903_MAIN_LPE1_001 LP_0903_MAIN_LPE1_001

    BRANDON EXCITED BY BANTAMS LOAN

    LEAGUE TWO TEENAGER Brandon Khela is relishing the chance to show what he can do at Bradford. The 19-year-old midfielder has joined the Bantams on loan from Birmingham until the end of the season. He had a loan stint at Scottish Premiership side Ross County in the second half of...

  • LEAGUE TWO LEAGUE TWO

    LEAGUE TWO RESULTS

    ... Continue reading... Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day! SUBSCRIBE Already a subscriber to our website? Login Login

  • Fates change Fates change

    Fates change for Robins and Rooney

    EX-STEVENAGE, PRESTON, PETERBOROUGH AND NEWPORT MANAGER Graham Westley TOUGH TIMES: Wayne Rooney wasn’t able to achieve the results he needed at Plymouth Argyle PICTURE: Alamy I’VE written in recent columns about a couple of well-known managers. Firstly, I discussed my surprise at Mark Robins’ departure from Coventry. And, secondly, I...