Connect with us

Championship

Luke Varney So Glad He’s Left Leeds United

LUKE VARNEY believes he can use his Leeds frustration to benefit Blackburn after his loan move to Ewood Park.

LUKE VARNEY believes he can use his frustration to benefit after his loan move to Ewood Park.

The 31-year-old had been linked with a switch to throughout January but finally joined on loan in time to make his debut in the 0-0 draw with .

The journeyman striker had been told he wouldn’t be getting a new contract at Elland Road for next season – and after a turbulent time in West Yorkshire of late he’s excited by his fresh start.

Varney was caught up in the chaos of ‘s impending takeover and manager Brian McDermott being told he would be sacked before he was later reinstated.

“Once it was made aware that I might not get a contract next year at Leeds, they stopped playing me and I understood I would have to move on,” said Varney.

“I can put all that behind me now and use that negative – it’s not anger – but there’s a lot inside that I need to get out and I’m hoping to do that on the pitch for Blackburn.

“I’ve had a lot of conversations with the (Blackburn) manager () and I was happy to get it over the line.”

Related Topics
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Tackle the News

- Sign Up for our weekly Football League Newsletter Today!
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Best Betting Sites at Betinireland.ienew-UK-football-betting-sites-banner

More in Championship

  • Electric frontman Electric frontman

    Jamie Vardy “perfect” for Sheffield United – says Don Hutchinson

    Former Sheffield United midfielder Don Hutchinson is backing Sheffield Wednesday fan and former academy player Jamie Vardy to make the switch to Bramall Lane this summer.  Vardy left Leicester City at the end of last season, following 13 years at the Foxes, in which time he won a Premier League title and scored 183 goals in the process.  Born in Sheffield, the striker was an Owls...

  • Danny Ward has returned to his hometown club Wrexham (Mike Egerton/PA) Danny Ward has returned to his hometown club Wrexham (Mike Egerton/PA)

    Wales goalkeeper Danny Ward joins hometown club Wrexham

    Former Liverpool and Leicester City goalkeeper Danny Ward has completed an emotional return to his hometown club Wrexham.

  • Birmingham Birmingham

    Sky Bet EFL Fixtures Revealed for 2025/26 Season

    The fixtures for the 2025/26 Sky Bet EFL season have been confirmed, with all opening weekend matches in the Championship, League One and League Two set to once again be broadcast live on Sky Sports.  The action gets underway in League One and League Two over the weekend of 1-3...

  • Rob Edwards has been appointed as Middlesbrough’s new head coach (Zac Goodwin/PA) Rob Edwards has been appointed as Middlesbrough’s new head coach (Zac Goodwin/PA)

    Rob Edwards named new boss of Middlesbrough

    Rob Edwards has been appointed as Middlesbrough’s new head coach on a three-year deal.