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With all of the speculation at Leeds being linked to a variety of goalkeepers, from Angus Gunn & David Stockdale, has everyone forgot about the reigning Leeds Young Player of the Year?
SAFE HANDS
— YEP Sport (@YEPSportsdesk) June 23, 2018
As Wiedwald departs Elland Rd after one season, @LeeSobotYEP looks at the goalkeeping situation at #lufc - those that stayed and those that are wantedhttps://t.co/LypX2mYwUg
After the expected departure of Felix Wiedwald there has been a lot of speculation over who should line up between the sticks for Leeds next season. With Andy Lonergan acknowledging that he’s not in the starting plans for Leeds, both Stockdale and Gunn have been linked to a move to Leeds take up the role.
However, Bailey Peacock-Farrell’s performance last season was a revelation, and while the brass at the club seem to have their doubts, wouldn’t the club’s resources be better used elsewhere? Peacock-Farrell is absolutely the future of the club at keeper, so why stunt his growth by bringing in another keeper? He’s not going to get better sitting on the bench. Unless it’s a temporary move, or a move to bring in an experienced keeper that would be able to step in if Peacock-Farrell’s second season isn’t as good as his first. Bringing in someone on high wages expecting to get the bulk of the starts wouldn’t help Leeds long term.
On to the links.
Leeds United Links
Leeds added a preseason fixture at Roots Hall against Southend United. [Through It All Together]
The League Cup match against Bolton Wanderers has been scheduled for 14 August at Elland Road. [Through It All Together]
England and English Football Links
Sunderland might be bringing in Manchester United’s Cameron Borthwick-Jackson on loan, and I answered some questions for Roker Report about his time at Leeds. [Roker Report]
World Football Links
The Philadelphia Union blanked the Vancouver Whitecaps 4-0. The Union benefited from two spot kicks as the Whitecaps ended the match with nine men. [Brotherly Game]
The ownership situation at AC Milan is currently in flux, with Yonghong Li missing a payment and the American owner of MLB’s Chicago Cubs rumoured to be interested. [AC Milan Offside]
Mexico beat South Korea 2-1 as Carlos Vela scored from the spot and Chicharito scored the winning goal. [FMF State of Mind]
Notes from the week that was for Club Tijuana. [FMF State of Mind]
Germany beat Sweden with a last-minute goal, saving them from being eliminated at the Group Stage. [BBC.com]