Author: Mark Bateman

The face of Yorkshire giants Leeds United has changed considerably within the space of a year. Now, owned by GFH Capital and bossed by Brian McDermott, the future looks bright and a Premier League return is possible.

Hull City are back in the Premier League and the Tigers are basking in top flight status once again. To survive though Hull must avoid repeating the mistakes of their last spell in England’s highest tier.

Leeds United have wasted little time in appointing a successor to Neil Warnock, bringing in former Reading boss Brian McDermott. A thoughtful manager, McDermott will be targeting promotion to the Premier League.

England’s Football League is 125 years old this year and has witnessed dramatic changes in the game. The current climate presents serious challenges, but they are ones the Football League are working hard to address.

Grimsby Town are flying high at the top of the Conference Premier in England and look a good bet for promotion back to the Football League. And their impressive performances are coming under a managerial double act.

Leeds have already seen off Premier League opposition in the League Cup, dumping Everton out. Can they repeat the trick against Southampton? We preview the match.

Ronnie Moore’s return to Prenton Park for another spell in charge of Tranmere Rovers has seen encouraging signs the Merseyside club could gain promotion. For Moore, that would banish an old disappointment forever.

Leeds United have been at the centre of a takeover saga this summer, but progress towards a resolution has been slow. This may though actually benefit the club, with purse strings having had to be kept tight and bargains sought.

York City’s promotion back to England’s Football League capped a superb time for clubs from the county of Yorkshire. Now, after years of rebuilding, Yorkshire sides are on the march once again.

Paolo Di Canio has made the transition from player to manager seamlessly. Swindon Town have been the beneficiaries, as the Italian guided the Robins to this season’s League Two title – and all at the County Ground are now eyeing another promotion.