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  • Lewis Hamilton just broke the internet alongside Hollywood star

    Lewis Hamilton just broke the internet alongside Hollywood star

    Lewis Hamilton, FerrariPhoto by: Ferrari

    Lewis Hamilton confirmed his move to Ferrari at the beginning of 2024, and come the 2025 Formula 1 season, joined Fred Vasseur and Charles Leclerc in the Italian team. Now, as he celebrates his first season with the Scuderia, he’s broken the internet with a post on Instagram.

    “I remember getting off the phone and, like, almost shaking,” the Briton said when his move was confirmed in his interview with TIME. Ferrari is a dream he didn’t expect to come true, but this Friday, he will sit behind their 2025 challenger for the first time for Free Practice in Australia. In the same interview, he revealed his dream car: the Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder.

    “That’s the ultimate retirement car.

    “I can just see myself with Roscoe [his pet bulldog], him with a scarf and goggles in the seat next to me, driving down the PCH.”

    Today, in an Instagram post from the seven-time world champion, he ticked off one more dream.

    “No better way to start the season than by fulfilling another dream,” he posted in the caption.

    “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off has been one of my favourite movies since I was a kid. This is to pay homage to the iconic film and to celebrate my first season with Ferrari. It definitely took a lot of cutting edge tech, production and planning to get right. Had to get the exact car too … it’s been a dream car since seeing the movie.

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    “Shout out to the legendary @edwardnortonofficial for coming along for the ride. This is the energy and excitement I’m bringing to the track this year. ANDIAMO!!”

    Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
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    In just 5 hours, the video, that was created by Hamilton’s film and movie production company, Dawn Apollo Films, had received over 550,000 likes. This comes as no surprise, with the video showing the former Mercedes driver jumping the classic Ferrari through the streets of Chicago. Riding shotgun is none other than Edward Norton, the actor known for his roles in The Incredible Hulk, The Italian Job, and Fight Club.

    Talking ahead of the Grand Prix this weekend, Vasseur is excited for the season to start in Australia.

    “The wait is finally over and we’re ready to take to the track for the first race of the season,” he says. “One could say we’re stepping back in time, as it’s been a few years since Australia hosted the opening round. The Albert Park street circuit is not particularly representative of what the rest of the year has in store, but we did well there last year.

    “Naturally, there are plenty of unknowns and we are keen to find out what the hierarchy will be, especially as the results of the Bahrain test were very difficult to read. Everyone, including the drivers has worked hard all winter in the factory in Maranello.  Charles has also pushed harder than ever in the gym, and Lewis has made a great effort to assimilate with the team as quickly as possible.

    “I believe we have everything in place to do well. As always, we will concentrate on ourselves this week, aware that this is just the start of a very long season.

    “A week ago, we were given a wonderful welcome by a huge crowd of our tifosi in Milan and now, in Melbourne, we will be aiming to give all our fans further reason to be proud of us.”

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  • LSU Basketball Begins SEC Tournament Play Wednesday

    by Kent LoweNASHVILLE, Tennessee – The LSU men’s basketball team opens its SEC Tournament stand Wednesday night at 6 p.m. against a team it played just three games ago, the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

    The league teams have converged on this city again for its annual visit to Bridgestone Area for the championship tournament to conclude one of the SEC’s overall impressive basketball seasons.

    The Tigers and Bulldogs will be the third of a first-ever four-game first day at the tournament now with all 16 teams taking part in the tournament. Teams seeded 9-16 will play on Wednesday with the winners facing the 5-8 seeds on Thursday before the top four squads enter the fray on quarterfinal Friday. A champion will be crowned on Sunday.

    The “Voice” of the Tigers Chris Blair and former LSU head coach John Brady will be courtside for the broadcast on the affiliates of the LSU Sports Radio Network (Eagle 98.1 FM in Baton Rouge is the Guaranty Media flagship). Karl Ravech, Jimmy Dykes and Molly McGrath will have the call on the SEC Network television broadcast.

    The Bulldogs are 20-11 overall and were 8-10 in the league. They finished in a four-way tie for ninth place with Arkansas, Vanderbilt and Georgia, but were named the 10th seed based on tiebreaker.

    LSU is the 15th seed after a 14-17 regular season that saw LSU go 3-15 in the league.

    The Tigers concluded preparations for the tournament with an afternoon workout at the Crockett Center for Athletic Excellence at Belmont University in Nashville before going to Bridgestone Arena for the 40-minute practice time allowed in the arena.

    Of State, Coach Matt McMahon said, “We just faced them over in Starkville. We know (Josh) Hubbard put on a show there in the second half. We’ll have to figure out a way to contain him better. We have to try and figure out a way to be better on the glass and stay out of foul trouble with the limited bodies in our front court right now.”

    The Tigers will again be without Vyctorius Miller (ankle) and Corey Chest (toe) for the tournament duration leaving LSU with just 10 players dressing out for Wednesday’s game.

    One of the highlights for the Tigers this season has been the play of fourth-year senior Cam Carter, who enters the tournament averaging 16.5 points overall and 16.2 points in SEC play. Against the Bulldogs in his first return to Starkville on March 1 since leaving the team after the 2021-22 season, Carter had 23 points on 9-of-16 shooting with five three-pointers.

    Coach McMahon talked about his play this season and what he remembers about this past year with him.

    “I think you just focus in on some of the memories that you have with him only having an opportunity to coach them for year. By the numbers, he has had the best season of his career from a shooting standpoint. I think that’s a credit to the hard work that he put in this summer and really throughout the season. He’s always a guy that is in the gym every day. I think you’ll always remember the 7-0 run in 12 seconds on the road at Oklahoma to get that win there, and his performance against Arkansas and the win here. Just some of those moments that he had during his final season getting to represent his home state here at LSU.”

    The Tigers led 37-35 in the first meeting with Mississippi State back on March 1 in Starkville, one of seven times this year the Tigers have had the lead at halftime only to drop the game in the second half, this time, 81-69. Hubbard had 30 points in that game, including 10-of-11 at the free throw line.

    Mississippi State shot 64 percent in the second half, making 16-of-25 field goals and finished the game making 29-of-51, almost 57 percent. It was a game where LSU was able to keep the rebound margin close, 36-31, with a 13-8 advantage on the offensive boards that allowed LSU to have a 15-9 advantage in second chance points.

    This will be the second consecutive year and the ninth overall that LSU and Mississippi State have met in the SEC Tournament. Last year, Mississippi State won 70-60 in the second round and it was the sixth consecutive win for State in the series. LSU won the first two tournament meetings in 1952 and 1987 before the Bulldogs won in 2002, 2003, 2009, 2017, 2018 and last year.

    The winner of Wednesday’s game will play seventh-seed Missouri at 6 p.m. on Thursday.

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  • Harness ‘Outstanding’ in Derby Win – Ipswich Town News

    Harness ‘Outstanding’ in Derby Win – Ipswich Town News

     

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    On-loan Blues forward Marcus Harness scored one and assisted another as Derby County ended Coventry City’s five-game winning streak by defeating them 2-0 at Pride Park last night.

    Harness, who is with the Rams for the season, sent in the 23rd minute free-kick from which former Town centre-half Matt Clarke nodded his side into the lead, then the former Portsmouth attacker lashed home the second three minutes into the second half.

    The 29-year-old was praised by his new manager John Eustace, not just for his display against the Sky Blues, whose most recent loss prior to last night was their 4-1 FA Cup exit to Town last month, but in the last few matches.

    “I thought Marcus’s performance tonight was outstanding, as was everyone else’s really,” he told BBC Derby.

    Asked what work he has done with Harness to get him playing to his current level, Eustace said: “We’ve just given him belief. Marcus is a top player and I think since I’ve been here his performances have been getting better and better.

    “I’m delighted that he got the goal and assist tonight because he’s certainly deserved that for his performances in the last couple of games.”

    Former Blues forward Kayden Jackson came off the bench for the last couple of minutes for the Rams, who are now third from bottom, a point from safety.

    Harness is out of contract with Town in the summer but with the club having an option to extend for a further year.

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  • Sunderland set to rival Ipswich Town for international striker

    Sunderland set to rival Ipswich Town for international striker

    Championship promotion-chasers Sunderland are reportedly interested in a move for Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland as his contract expires in the summer, but they face competition for his services from Premier League outfit Ipswich Town.

    Shankland has emerged as one of the Scottish Premiership’s leading marksmen in recent seasons with the Jambos, and has won 16 caps for Scotland as a result of his strong form at the club.

    He made his name at Queen’s Park as a youngster, before a failed move to Aberdeen saw him loaned out to numerous lower-league Scottish clubs as he tried to make an impact. Shankland then scored regularly in the Scottish Championship with Ayr United and Dundee United, and has been with Hearts since 2022 after one season with Belgian side Beerschot.

    The 29-year-old is fast approaching the end of his contract at Tynecastle Park, and looks set to leave the Scottish capital in search of a new challenge after failing to hit his previous heights this season. A move south of the border could be on the cards, if reports are to be believed.

    Sunderland register interest in Lawrence Shankland ahead of summer contract expiry

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    Sunderland have seriously impressed in the Championship this season, and look set for a place in the play-offs with the chance to get back into the Premier League after eight years away potentially at stake.

    They are bound to be busy in the summer transfer window regardless of league status, and transfer reporter Graeme Bailey has told NotTheOldFirm that the Black Cats could be set to make a move for Shankland soon.

    Bailey claims that Sunderland are among a number of clubs that have engaged with his agents and registered their interest, with relegation-threatened top-flight side Ipswich Town also named as a possible suitor.

    Lawrence Shankland’s Hearts statistics (2022-present)

    Appearances

    128

    Goals

    63

    Assists

    21

    He is thought to be open to a move to English football, which is no surprise as he approaches 30-years-old, but a potential move to Saudi Arabia also can’t be ruled out, according to Bailey.

    Numerous clubs have been linked with a move for Shankland in windows gone by, but Hearts Standard reported in January that no club had made a concrete offer for his services that month amid apparent interest from Turkey. Sunderland may well have a decent chance of sealing his signature if they wish to pursue a deal ahead of his contract expiry.

    Sunderland should only go for Shankland if they are in the Championship next season

    Regis Le Bris in charge of Sunderland vs Derby County

    Regis Le Bris’ side have certainly not struggled going forward so far this term, with their 55 goals scored being the fourth-highest among all Championship teams up to now.

    Wilson Isidor has shone as their main centre-forward, so much so that his loan from Zenit St. Petersburg was made into a permanent deal in the winter window, while Eliezer Mayenda has really proven his worth in recent weeks by stepping off the bench to score some vital goals as they aim to cement their place inside the top six.

    With that said, numerous different scenarios are likely to play out the summer, dependent on which league the Wearside outfit will be playing in, in 2025/26. If they do go up, then they will likely want to add a striker of real quality to compete with Isidor, while if they were to stay down, the French forward could well depart for a higher-placed team.

    Shankland is undoubtedly a great goalscorer at a certain level, after he netted 24 league goals in each of his first two campaigns with Hearts. He has dropped off this season, however, with just four strikes in all competitions, which has seen him receive backlash from sections of the Tynecastle support.

    He will be 30-years-old by the time next season rolls around too, so is clearly not getting any younger, but Sunderland could do a lot worse than bring him in as depth for next season if they are still a second-tier side. The Premier League does feel like too big a jump for the 16-cap Scotland international as it stands, but some good form over the coming months could see the Black Cats make a move regardless.

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  • “This Is Laughable”: Wisconsin Badgers Max Klesmit Shows Support For John Blackwell After BIG10 Teams Announced

    “This Is Laughable”: Wisconsin Badgers Max Klesmit Shows Support For John Blackwell After BIG10 Teams Announced

    Mar 5, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) celebrates his basket against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

    This will be the final year for Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit in college basketball. Klesmit has been one of the key players on this roster.

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    Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit (11) finds an open teammate during the first half of their game against Washington Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

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    Despite not being named to any of the BIG10 teams this season, he was still showing support for his teammates. John Tonje made it to the BIG10 all-first team and John Blackwell made it to the BIG10 all honorable mention team. It is not a surprise that Tonje made it to that team, but it was a surprise that Blackwell was not on the second or third team in the BIG10 Conference.

    Wisconsin Badgers Guard Max Klesmit Baffled About John Blackwell’s Ranking In the BIG10 Conference

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    Mar 5, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) works around Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Lu’Cye Patterson (25) during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

    When Klesmit found out about the BIG10 conference awards for college basketball on Tuesday, he was totally baffled about John Blackwell being on the All BIG10 Honorable Mention. Max Klesmit said on his Instagram page,

    “This is laughable.”

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    A season ago, John Blackwell was on the All-BIG10 freshman team. Klesmit had much more to say about Blackwell being snubbed. He said, 

    “I mean, I just don’t know how many sophomore guards – I mean, I don’t want to say sophomore, but – younger guards have a point guard that left last year that was ball dominant for us and ran most of the show for us. And that was big shoes for JB to fill. And I think he did everything and then some.”

    Blackwell is the first Badgers player to receive a postseason honor during their sophomore season since Chucky Hepburn during the 2022 season. Blackwell this past season for Wisconsin averaged 15.6 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 2.2 APG, and shot 45.6% from the field in 31 games played for Wisconsin. The Badgers during the regular season finished with a 13-7 record in conference play and had a 23-8 overall record also.

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  • Helmut Marko twists knife into Lewis Hamilton with Ferrari warning

    Helmut Marko twists knife into Lewis Hamilton with Ferrari warning

    Lewis Hamilton faces a tough task against demon qualifier Charles Leclerc (Image: Getty)

    Helmut Marko has taken a fresh dig at Lewis Hamilton ahead of his Ferrari debut. More than a year after announcing his seismic move to F1’s most illustrious team, the seven-time world champion will finally don red at a grand prix at this weekend’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.

    Hamilton endured a disappointing final season with Mercedes and was often outperformed by team-mate George Russell. That led to questions being raised about his motivation levels after almost two decades in F1. The 40-year-old insists he feels reinvigorated by his move to Ferrari, who arguably boast the strongest driver line-up on the grid. However, he faces a stern test against team-mate Charles Leclerc, widely regarded as the best qualifier in the sport.

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    Qualifying has been Hamilton’s weakness in recent years. He has had just one pole since 2021 and was routinely beaten on a Saturday by Russell last season. Outspoken Red Bull advisor Marko says it will be crucial for Hamilton to keep pace with Leclerc as quickly as possible.

    “In Bahrain [testing], Leclerc was the much faster one,” Marko told sport.de. “But that’s normal. He knows the team, he knows the car. Hamilton drove a lot of laps, gradually improved, but was not quite at Leclerc’s level.”Manchester United unveil plans to build new 100,000-seater stadium to replace Old Trafford

    On the importance of qualifying, Marko said: “One is a world champion, the other is chasing his first title, but is one of the best qualifiers. And because the field is relatively close together, three or four tenths of a second difference in qualifying can make up three to five grid positions.

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    “And you know how difficult overtaking is these days. So from this point of view, it is crucial for Hamilton to be able to evaluate the first qualifying sessions on equal footing with Leclerc. But that’s certainly not easy.”

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    Marko reckons Hamilton’s motivation could be sapped if he struggles to keep pace with Leclerc on a Saturday. The Max Verstappen ally added: “As I said, these are early days. And again, Hamilton can both supernaturally improve, but it could also be that if the factors don’t fit together, he sees no chance of winning, that he then loses some of his motivation. ”

    ”While Red Bull had an underwhelming pre-season test in Bahrain, Marko said he expected more of Ferrari, who appear to be a step behind constructors’ champions McLaren. He said via GP Blog during the test: “Ferrari was a little disappointing because we expected more from them.”

  • Ferrari strength revealed to aid Lewis Hamilton in record quest

    Ferrari strength revealed to aid Lewis Hamilton in record quest

    Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert has highlighted a key feature about Ferrari‘s SF-25, which could make an eighth drivers’ title for Lewis Hamilton “very possible” this year.

    Hamilton has quickly settled in at Ferrari, performing well during pre-season testing in Bahrain, where he completed 162 laps.

    The seven-time world champion’s confidence and self-belief appear to have returned following his Mercedes departure. Despite two victories last season, Hamilton experienced a difficult few years with the Silver Arrows since losing the 2021 drivers’ title under controversial circumstances.

    Mercedes failed to deliver the Briton a competitive package in the first three campaigns of the current regulations, although it has been suggested the current cars do not suit Hamilton.

    As pinpointed by Herbert, Mercedes’ recent cars have all suffered from understeer, with Hamilton preferring a car that turns sharply.

    Based on testing, the former F1 driver and ex-race steward believes he now has exactly that at Ferrari, opening the door to being able to fight for the title in 2025.

    “He settled in very quickly,” Herbert told CasinoApps. “When you’re at the level that Lewis has been for many years, it doesn’t take long to settle in.

    “That’s what he’s showing at present. The car itself looks pretty drivable.

    “I think it looks more like what Lewis has always been after. He always likes a very sharp front end. And that was something that they struggled with, a bit of understeer with the Mercedes.

    “It looks as if the Ferrari has a little bit more of a sharper front end, which is only going to benefit Lewis in his campaign to get that eighth title. And I think it’s very, very possible for that to happen.”

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  • Helmut Marko twists knife into Lewis Hamilton with Charles Leclerc dig and Ferrari warning

    Helmut Marko twists knife into Lewis Hamilton with Charles Leclerc dig and Ferrari warning

    Lewis Hamilton faces a tough task against demon qualifier Charles Leclerc (Image: Getty)

    Helmut Marko has taken a fresh dig at Lewis Hamilton ahead of his Ferrari debut. More than a year after announcing his seismic move to F1’s most illustrious team, the seven-time world champion will finally don red at a grand prix at this weekend’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.

    Hamilton endured a disappointing final season with Mercedes and was often outperformed by team-mate George Russell. That led to questions being raised about his motivation levels after almost two decades in F1. The 40-year-old insists he feels reinvigorated by his move to Ferrari, who arguably boast the strongest driver line-up on the grid. However, he faces a stern test against team-mate Charles Leclerc, widely regarded as the best qualifier in the sport.

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    Qualifying has been Hamilton’s weakness in recent years. He has had just one pole since 2021 and was routinely beaten on a Saturday by Russell last season. Outspoken Red Bull advisor Marko says it will be crucial for Hamilton to keep pace with Leclerc as quickly as possible.

    “In Bahrain [testing], Leclerc was the much faster one,” Marko told sport.de. “But that’s normal. He knows the team, he knows the car. Hamilton drove a lot of laps, gradually improved, but was not quite at Leclerc’s level.”

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    On the importance of qualifying, Marko said: “One is a world champion, the other is chasing his first title, but is one of the best qualifiers. And because the field is relatively close together, three or four tenths of a second difference in qualifying can make up three to five grid positions.

    Marko reckons Hamilton’s motivation could be sapped if he struggles to keep pace with Leclerc on a Saturday. The Max Verstappen ally added: “As I said, these are early days. And again, Hamilton can both supernaturally improve, but it could also be that if the factors don’t fit together, he sees no chance of winning, that he then loses some of his motivation. ”

    ”While Red Bull had an underwhelming pre-season test in Bahrain, Marko said he expected more of Ferrari, who appear to be a step behind constructors’ champions McLaren. He said via GP Blog during the test: “Ferrari was a little disappointing because we expected more from them.”

  • Former Alabama DB Xavier McKinney appears to slam Giants over Jevon Holland move

    Former Alabama DB Xavier McKinney appears to slam Giants over Jevon Holland move

    Alabama defensive back Xavier McKinney (15) walks off the field after defeating Michigan in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday January 1, 2020. Mck | Mickey Welsh, Montgomery Advertiser via Imagn Content Services, LLC

    NFL free agency got off to a blazing start this week and we’re seeing new moves come in for former Alabama football playmakers. At this time last season, stud safety Xavier McKinney put the pen to paper on a new head-turning contract with the Green Bay Packers and he was brilliant in his first year with his new team.

    However, McKinney was hoping to stay with the New York Giants, the team that drafted him back in 2020. Instead of paying him, though, GM Joe Schoen let both McKinney and Saquon Barkley sign with different teams. How’d that end up for him?

    On Tuesday morning, news broke of Schoen signing veteran safety Jevon Holland to a three-year deal worth $45.3 million. So, a year ago Schoen wasn’t willing to make McKinney happy, but now he’s putting serious dough on the table for Holland, who has an injury history? Yeah, it doesn’t make sense and McKinney himself appears to be pretty upset over NY’s latest move:

    Xavier McKinney appears to have taken a shot at the NY Giants over signing Jevon Holland

    In his most recent Twitter post, McKinney said, “You thought last season was impressive … okay bet watch this, you ain’t seen (expletive) yet.” Taking a look at the replies to his post, NFL fans are convinced McKinney is taking a shot at the Giants.

    Last year, McKinney didn’t hide his feelings on his former team. That didn’t stop him from putting on a show in the NFC North, though, as the veteran defensive back made Brian Gutekunst quite happy with a 2024 season to remember. McKinney was named a Pro Bowler and a First-Team All-Pro after posting a career-high eight interceptions.

    Holland has five INTs over the past four seasons. McKinney is happy to call Green Bay home and he’s now extra motivated to remind Schoen that he blew it by not getting a multi-year deal done with him when he had the chance.

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  • Leeds United ‘tracking’ £42m midfielder’s Ipswich Town progress as Manchester City exit mooted

    Leeds United ‘tracking’ £42m midfielder’s Ipswich Town progress as Manchester City exit mooted

    After an unsuccessful loan spell at West Ham United last term, Phillips was loaned to Ipswich for duration of the current campaign.

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    He has made 19 appearances in all competitions this season for the Tractor Boys, who are embroiled in a battle for Premier League survival.

    There have previously been reports of Leeds eyeing a reunion and The Sun have claimed Leeds are keeping tabs on Phillips’ progress.

    It is believed a permanent move away from Manchester City is likely in the summer, with the 29-year-old in need of a fresh start.

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    He remains a popular figure among Leeds supporters, having been a key figure in the club’s Championship promotion-winning 2019/20 campaign..

    Phillips was a crucial cog in Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds machine in the Premier League, helping the Whites surge into the top half and then retain their top-flight status a year later.

    Discussing his time at Ipswich in October, Phillips said: “I’m loving it. It’s a lovely part of the world. I never expected to be down here, but it just happened.

    “I spoke to [Kieran] McKenna in pre-season and he was very keen on bringing me here. Obviously, I knew Leif (Davis, former Leeds defender). Leif was Facetiming me every day for the three weeks before I signed.

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    “When I spoke to the manager I just knew he would put trust in me and make sure everything he did was to my benefit and would make sure I got better every day, as long as I went along with everything he wanted.”

    Leeds’ summer business will be dictated by their fate in the race for promotion from the Championship.

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    Daniel Farke’s side currently sit top of the tree but have Sheffield United and Burnley hot on their heels.

    Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev are the two defensive-minded midfielders at Farke’s disposal, but the latter is currently out injured.

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    Elsewhere in the central midfield department, Ao Tanaka has proven to be a shrewd addition to the Leeds ranks but Joe Rothwell’s loan deal is set to expire at the end of the season.