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Jon Kenward @jon0110.bsky.social · Sep 27

For those that haven't seen the Times's Sports front cover

Have to say I'm not sure about using Donald v's Donald

#RyderCup

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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · Sep 15

June 18, 2025: Sheffield United part company with Chris Wilder, and appoint Ruben Selles as his replacement.
September 15, 2025: Chris Wilder is appointed as Ruben Selles’ replacement.

Chris Wilder has returned to Sheffield United for a third spell as manager.

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The Square Ball @thesquareball.net · Sep 15

Fulham 1-0 #LUFC: You better believe it

We learned nothing new in London about Leeds United's strengths and weaknesses, and that was the problem.

by @robconlon.bsky.social

Fulham 1-0 Leeds United: You better believe it • The Square Ball

We learned nothing new about Leeds United strengths and weaknesses in London, and that was the problem.

thesquareball.net

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Jon Kenward @jon0110.bsky.social · Sep 15

If you've forgotten the format of the Champions League, with pool of 32 clubs, then Swiss Rambles's Substack article will help . . .

#ChampionsLeague
#EuropaLeague
#ConferenceLeague
#FootballFinance
#UEFA

open.substack.com/pub/swissram...

open.substack.com

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Jon Kenward @jon0110.bsky.social · Sep 13

The key to any article, posting or opinion is providing the data that backs it up.

Fraser Nelson and his team at The Times have produced data from the NHS detailing falling injuries from knife crime and firearms.

Draw your own conclusions

#UKCrime #knifecrime

open.substack.com/pub/fraserne...

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Leeds United - unofficial @lufc-unofficial.bsky.social · Sep 10

Every 90 minutes, someone in the UK takes their own life. Leeds United and @PremierLeague are working with Samaritans to provide support for fans that need it most.
You support us, let us support you.
#lufc

#TogetherAgainstSuicide #InsideMatters
www.premierleague.com/en/footballa...

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Opta Analyst @optaanalyst.optajoe.com · Sep 5

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 🕵️

The transfer window may be closed, but that doesn't mean there aren't still opportunities to bring in new players.

Here, we've identified six free agents who still have big ambitions or could potentially offer some value...

theanalyst.com/articles/fre...

Six Free Agents Who Could Still Be Shrewd Signings | Opta Analyst

The transfer window may have closed, but free agents can still be signed. Here, we've identified a few who could be worth a punt.

theanalyst.com

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Jon Kenward @jon0110.bsky.social · Sep 5

Interesting article in The Times, which suggests that mid-ranking clubs in the EPL will eventually fail in their quest to permanently replace players that are bought by the top 6.
Not sure I agree . . .

#EPL #Transfers #Football

www.thetimes.com/article/9a59...

Premier League eating itself by pillaging talent from within

Asset-stripped middle clubs’ ability to regenerate is main engine of top flight’s spectacular appeal — but lessons from Spain show that it isn’t sustainable

www.thetimes.com

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Jon Kenward @jon0110.bsky.social · Sep 4

For those that are interested in the finances behind the EPL, try Swiss Ramble's substack.

This summer's transfer spend was a record at £3.1bn, an increase of around 50% on last year's spend.

#EPL #transfers #footballfinances

open.substack.com/pub/swissram...

The Premier League's Record Transfer Spend

Long Hot Summer

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Jon Kenward @jon0110.bsky.social · Sep 3

Some interesting write ups by Opta Analyst, including one on Anton Stach . . .
So far I haven't been overwhelmed by his performances, but happy to give him time to settle in.

#lufc #EPL

Opta Analyst @optaanalyst.optajoe.com · Sep 2

With the transfer window now closed, we’ve identified nine slightly less obvious Premier League signings that captured our imagination.

Don't worry, transfer fans. Only 121 days until the January window opens.

In the meantime, you can read this...

theanalyst.com/articles/pre...

Transfer Window Wrapped: Nine Premier League Signings We're Excited About | Opta Analyst

With the transfer window done and dusted, we've identified nine slightly less obvious Premier League signings that captured our imagination.

theanalyst.com

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Jon Kenward @jon0110.bsky.social · Sep 2

Courtesy of thetimes.com, graphic below detailing spend, receipts and net spend in the EPL this transfer window.

Leeds's net spend of £92m puts them 9th overall, so ahead of Chelsea, Villa and Newcastle.

Lack of receipts means most of the spend has to be financed by the owners

#EPL #transfers

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Jon Kenward @jon0110.bsky.social · Sep 2

Dare I sat it - Delle Alli - who I see became a free agent yesterday

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Jon Kenward @jon0110.bsky.social · Sep 2

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain?

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EastStandUpper @eaststandupper.bsky.social · Sep 2

Desperate clutching-at-straws thought: could
Christian Eriksen be this team's Pablo? Assume he still lives in't North. Or should we just fork out for Brownhill's wages...? #lufc

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Jon Kenward @jon0110.bsky.social · Sep 2

I can't help but feel this is going to end badly for City . . .

Pep appears to have bought 2 goalkeepers, neither of whom would be described as being adept at playing out from the back.

#EPL #Goalkeepers #Donnarumma

www.thetimes.com/article/4eb1...

Pep Guardiola loves keepers with good feet. So why sign Gianluigi Donnarumma?

The Italian thwarted English clubs in Champions League with shot-stopping, but was shown the door at PSG over distribution struggles and faces battle to adapt to Premier League after £26m move

www.thetimes.com

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Jon Kenward @jon0110.bsky.social · Sep 2

Extract below from Ray Dalio's interview with ft.com

“The great excesses that are now projected as a result of the new budget will likely cause a debt-induced heart attack in the relatively near future,” he said. “I’d say three years, give or take a year or two.”

Doesn't bode well for investors.

Financial Times

News, analysis and opinion from the Financial Times on the latest in markets, economics and politics

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Jon Kenward @jon0110.bsky.social · Sep 2

This looks like a 'must watch' for footie fans. Ever wondered what football players do with the massive salaries they command?

Danny Murphy, Craig Short, Rod Wallace and others, all fell foul of poor financial advice which caused them to lose millions of pounds.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Sep 2

TV tonight: a former Liverpool player lifts the lid on a financial scandal

Former Premier League players reveal how dodgy dealings led to lost fortunes. Plus: a new season of Bake Off! Here’s what to watch this evening

www.theguardian.com

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Graham Smyth @grahamsmyth.bsky.social · Sep 1

A bullish vow and pre-transfer window comments will haunt 49ers Enterprises after deadline disaster fails Farke.

#lufc

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/footba...

Leeds United news: Bullish vow to haunt 49ers after deadline disaster fails Farke

Transfer deadline day ultimately passed without Leeds United strengthening their attack.

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

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Graham Smyth @grahamsmyth.bsky.social · Sep 1

Leeds United are in talks with Fulham over a move for Harry Wilson. Currently with Wales in Cardiff. Can play RW and has played inside. Involved in all three Fulham PL games so far.

Coincidentally there's a jet arriving from Cardiff at LBA later this afternoon.

#lufc

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Fabian Hoffmann @frhoffmann.bsky.social · Sep 1

I could now go on about how it took 3.5 years to get here, and how much the previous German government, and partly this one, failed to realize this simple fact.

But for now, let’s just be glad that the metaphorical floor of what must be done has finally been reached.

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Jon Kenward @jon0110.bsky.social · Sep 1

That's decisive action by Bayer Leverkusen. . .who have sacked ten Hag as manager after just 2 games into the new season.

This is in sharp constrast to the "shall we, shan't we" indecision of Man Utd executives, when faced with the same dilemma

#ETH #tenHag

www.thetimes.com/article/ec8b...

Erik ten Hag sacked after Bayer Leverkusen’s summer of upheaval

After only two Bundesliga matches head coach is gone, exposing fragile leadership and costly departures

www.thetimes.com

Jon Kenward @jon0110.bsky.social · Aug 31

Man Utd were able to chalk up their first win of the new season.

The fact it was against newly promoted Burnley at home, and they relied upon a penalty in the 97th minute, shows the extent of their challenge this season.

#EPL #ManUtd

Opta Analyst @optaanalyst.optajoe.com · Aug 30

𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐭𝐝 𝟑-𝟐 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐥𝐞𝐲

The penalty spot was Man Utd's friend this time as they got their first win of the season with their fourth-latest winning goal on record in the PL.

Ruben Amorim wanted a response to the Grimsby debacle, but did he get one?

theanalyst.com/articles/man...

Man Utd 3-2 Burnley Stats: Fernandes Spot-On This Time as Wasteful United Just About Seal First Win of 2025-26 | Opta Analyst

Manchester United scraped their first win of the season at Old Trafford on Saturday. Look back with the best facts and Opta data in our Man Utd vs Burnley stats page.

theanalyst.com

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Jon Kenward @jon0110.bsky.social · Aug 31

Given the recent performances of Onana and Bavindir, both of whom were at fault for goals against Grimsby and Burnley, you can understand why this has become a priority for Utd.

#EPL #ManUtd

Fabrizio Romano (MIRROR) @fabrizioromano.yopro20.com · Aug 31

🚨 EXCL: Manchester United make new approach with Aston Villa for Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martínez. Talks remain ongoing for Senne Lammens while Man United want to be ready if deal collapses with less than 48h to go… …and new approach for Dibu took place with Villa + his camp.

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(((Tendar))) @tendar.bsky.social · Aug 30

With the Druzhba pipeline been constantly under attack and practically dead in the water, let us look over to the other big pipelines: Northern Lights / Yamal-Europe, as well its connected side links such the one leading to Vyborg and Ust-Luga.

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Jon Kenward @jon0110.bsky.social · Aug 31

I'm not sure I can see the benefit of this loan move for Buonanotte or Brighton. I fear he will spend most of the season keeping the bench warm at best . . .
He would have got more minutes at a newly promoted clubs like Leeds

#EPL #Bounanotte #ChelseaFC

Fabrizio Romano (MIRROR) @fabrizioromano.yopro20.com · Aug 31

🚨🔵 Facundo Buonanotte will undergo medical tests in London as new Chelsea player today. All documents are ready with Brighton for loan move.

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