Leeds United could be facing Problems ahead of Cardiff game
Thu Jun 11, 2020 10:54 am
Leeds United face travel predicament ahead of crucial Cardiff City clash
Leeds Live
Thursday 11th June 2020
Leeds United could be facing a travel predicament ahead of their crucial class against Cardiff City on the opening weekend of the resumption of the season as reported by MOT Leeds News.
The EFL have informed Leeds that they won’t be ruling that they must travel to Wales on the morning of the game for the midday kick-off despite concerns regarding overnight stays.
Hotel accommodation is still available and according to Leeds Live, this means he EFL are happy for them to travel down prior to the morning of the match as long as health and safety guidelines are adhered to.
The EFL have advised that hotel use is permissible for games such as this with Leeds having to make the long journey to Cardiff for an early kick-off.
Crucially, though, Marcelo Bielsa and his side will not be forced to set off early next Sunday morning to make it to the game in time.
A decision is yet to be made, but accommodation near Cardiff is being looked into and flying from West Yorkshire on the Sunday morning also remains an option for the Whites.
Some Leeds supporters voiced their anger at the fixture list and the time of kick-off with second-placed West Bromwich Albion facing local rivals Birmingham City on Saturday in the 3pm kick-off.
Both matches will be available on Sky, which beggars the question of why the games couldn’t have been swapped around with is surely being much easier for Blues to travel to the Hawthorns for an early kick-off time.
Leeds Live
Thursday 11th June 2020
Leeds United could be facing a travel predicament ahead of their crucial class against Cardiff City on the opening weekend of the resumption of the season as reported by MOT Leeds News.
The EFL have informed Leeds that they won’t be ruling that they must travel to Wales on the morning of the game for the midday kick-off despite concerns regarding overnight stays.
Hotel accommodation is still available and according to Leeds Live, this means he EFL are happy for them to travel down prior to the morning of the match as long as health and safety guidelines are adhered to.
The EFL have advised that hotel use is permissible for games such as this with Leeds having to make the long journey to Cardiff for an early kick-off.
Crucially, though, Marcelo Bielsa and his side will not be forced to set off early next Sunday morning to make it to the game in time.
A decision is yet to be made, but accommodation near Cardiff is being looked into and flying from West Yorkshire on the Sunday morning also remains an option for the Whites.
Some Leeds supporters voiced their anger at the fixture list and the time of kick-off with second-placed West Bromwich Albion facing local rivals Birmingham City on Saturday in the 3pm kick-off.
Both matches will be available on Sky, which beggars the question of why the games couldn’t have been swapped around with is surely being much easier for Blues to travel to the Hawthorns for an early kick-off time.
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Thu Jun 11, 2020 10:59 am
Cardiff City vs Leeds United: Championship leaders issued with key hotel and travel warning ahead of game
Leeds United must play 235 miles from home in Cardiff at midday on June 21 when the Championship campaign gets back up and running
Thursday 11th June 2020
By Glen Williams
Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds United might have to fly down on the morning of the game against Cardiff City
Leeds United could be forced to fly down to the Welsh capital on the morning of their midday kick-off against Cardiff City next Sunday with the waters muddied over hotel accommodation.
It has already been a mammoth task to get the Championship campaign back up and running, but clubs are still facing sizeable logistical issues - including for away games.
Travel and accommodation remain big concerns among many clubs and with the season yet to get back into full swing, there are bound to be teething problems.
Clubs have had to adhere to strict guidelines during their return-to-training protocols, including staggered training times for small groups, undertaking two coronavirus tests per week, constant sanitising of training equipment and prohibiting players from entering buildings.
However, contact training is taking place and Cardiff City even played two, hour-long friendly matches against Cheltenham Town on Tuesday, which they won 3-1 and 2-0, as they ramp up their preparations for the season restart next weekend.
But one big question remains over the aspect of overnight accommodation, which is seen as one of the riskier aspects associated with long-distance away matches.
According to LeedsLive, the EFL has said they will not force Leeds to travel on the morning of their game with the Bluebirds and have told them that hotel accommodation is still a legitimate option.
However, the other option would be for Leeds to come on the day of the game by flying from West Yorkshire to Rhoose and then making the short journey to Cardiff City Stadium.
With players and staff staying away from their homes in lockdown and inside hotels, there was some discussion it may be seen as an unnecessary risk in the wider effort to keep transmission down.
The EFL is advising clubs hotels are permissible, but only for essential use, as in Leeds' case with a midday kick-off four hours, by road, from Elland Road.
The EFL has warned clubs of the additional risks and advised on full risk assessments at premises before they use them.
While no hotels are open for business in Wales, the Welsh Government has been accommodating with regards to not blocking any pathway for Welsh teams and athletes to return to elite sport.
It is understood there are hotels in Cardiff which have afforded special dispensation from the Senedd regarding hosting elite sports teams and key workers.
Therefore a decision is yet to be made on whether they will book overnight accommodation in Cardiff or fly down from West Yorkshire on the Sunday morning, which LeedsLive say is still very much an option for the Championship leaders.
Leeds United must play 235 miles from home in Cardiff at midday on June 21 when the Championship campaign gets back up and running
Thursday 11th June 2020
By Glen Williams
Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds United might have to fly down on the morning of the game against Cardiff City
Leeds United could be forced to fly down to the Welsh capital on the morning of their midday kick-off against Cardiff City next Sunday with the waters muddied over hotel accommodation.
It has already been a mammoth task to get the Championship campaign back up and running, but clubs are still facing sizeable logistical issues - including for away games.
Travel and accommodation remain big concerns among many clubs and with the season yet to get back into full swing, there are bound to be teething problems.
Clubs have had to adhere to strict guidelines during their return-to-training protocols, including staggered training times for small groups, undertaking two coronavirus tests per week, constant sanitising of training equipment and prohibiting players from entering buildings.
However, contact training is taking place and Cardiff City even played two, hour-long friendly matches against Cheltenham Town on Tuesday, which they won 3-1 and 2-0, as they ramp up their preparations for the season restart next weekend.
But one big question remains over the aspect of overnight accommodation, which is seen as one of the riskier aspects associated with long-distance away matches.
According to LeedsLive, the EFL has said they will not force Leeds to travel on the morning of their game with the Bluebirds and have told them that hotel accommodation is still a legitimate option.
However, the other option would be for Leeds to come on the day of the game by flying from West Yorkshire to Rhoose and then making the short journey to Cardiff City Stadium.
With players and staff staying away from their homes in lockdown and inside hotels, there was some discussion it may be seen as an unnecessary risk in the wider effort to keep transmission down.
The EFL is advising clubs hotels are permissible, but only for essential use, as in Leeds' case with a midday kick-off four hours, by road, from Elland Road.
The EFL has warned clubs of the additional risks and advised on full risk assessments at premises before they use them.
While no hotels are open for business in Wales, the Welsh Government has been accommodating with regards to not blocking any pathway for Welsh teams and athletes to return to elite sport.
It is understood there are hotels in Cardiff which have afforded special dispensation from the Senedd regarding hosting elite sports teams and key workers.
Therefore a decision is yet to be made on whether they will book overnight accommodation in Cardiff or fly down from West Yorkshire on the Sunday morning, which LeedsLive say is still very much an option for the Championship leaders.
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Thu Jun 11, 2020 11:44 am
The world has gone fuxxing mad! This is all about money and greed. Why the hell switch this game to a midday ko on the Sunday? With no fans! Absolutely bonkers decision. 
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Thu Jun 11, 2020 12:17 pm
The problem will apply to us the following weekend when we go to Preston.Why have Sky not considered this when scheduling their matches?
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Thu Jun 11, 2020 5:34 pm
It’s bonkers that Leeds face an early ko away in these circumstances, I totally understand their frustration. But fcuk Leeds. 
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Sun Jun 14, 2020 8:44 am
Cant see how they will be facing problems, We wont be there 