Marcelo Bielsa described it as an "important win" as Leeds United made it seven victories on the trot with a 2-0 success against Hull City at a wet Elland Road.
Head coach Marcelo Bielsa was in no doubt of the importance of Ezgjan Alioski's goal just after half-time, which helped Leeds United make it six wins on the trot in the Championship.
Marcelo Bielsa was able to reflect on an outstanding display by his team as Leeds United made it five wins in a row with a 4-0 victory over Middlesbrough.
It was third time unlucky as Frickley Athletic tried to stage their Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup tie at home to Stocksbridge Park Steels on Tuesday night.
A difficult week that saw the departure of manager Wayne Benn and assistant Andy Hayward had a happy ending when Hemsworth MW moved up to second place in the Toolstation NCE Premier with a win over one of their promotion rivals.
Frickley Athletic’s rise up the BetVictor NPL South East table continued after a late winner for the second week running gave them all three points in their home game with Spalding United.
Hemsworth MW have set a deadline of Sunday for applications as they look for a new manager after Wayne Benn left the club for BetVictor NPL side Ossett United last week.
After their pitch was underwater, forcing two scheduled home games to be postponed this week, Frickley Athletic are relieved to have an away game as they look to return to action in the BetVictor NPL South East Division this Saturday.
Leeds United go into the international break in third place, but in good spirits after a fourth successive home win that was fully deserved according to head coach Marcelo Bielsa.
Promotion contenders Hemsworth MW are still fighting on several fronts after they progressed through to the last 16 of the Toolstation NCE League Cup on Tuesday night.
Manager Dave Frecklington was full of praise for his Frickley Athletic players as they returned to action with a bang and a 3-1 away win at Kidsgrove Athletic.
Frickley Athletic climbed the BetVictor NPL South East table as Jacob Hazel’s brilliant hat-trick earned them an impressive 3-1 away win at Kidsgrove Athletic.