A look at the current issues with the system at Leeds United: Is there a pathway for young players?

Once Leeds United were awarded category 1 academy status and promotion to the Premier League, their attention turned towards investing heavily into the academy; particularly the under 23s. Leeds are a team that has a rich history of producing good young talent but are now are in a much better position to keep them at …

Category One Academy Status: What does its mean and how will it benefit Leeds United?

Three clubs in the last year applied to go from a rank two academy to a rank one academy, Burnley and Crystal Palace have just announced that they have been granted academy one status, so this leaves just one club left waiting to hear if they was successful or not. That club is Leeds United …