Leeds are trying to rebuild under-23 team, but sit bottom of their league while Sheffield Wednesday are top.
After finishing bottom of the under-23 league last season, Leeds United set about bringing new impetus into their academy this summer.
Carlos Corberan was brought in as coach to replace Jason Blunt, and young players were signed from across Europa.
Imports from Spanish sides Real Madrid, Barcelona and Deportivo among others signed up, while Bryce Hosannah joined from Crystal Palace, and Olivier Sarkic moved on loan from Benfica.
But despite the renewed effort, Leeds are in a familiar position, bottom of the table midway through the campaign.
The team has amassed just 12 points from 15 games, winning three matches.
Meanwhile Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday are showing them how it’s done, sitting top of the Professional Development League North with 30 points from 15 games – including a 2-1 victory over Leeds.
Leeds haven’t been getting blown out in games, but they have not been able to put wins together, unlike the young Owls side.
Sheffield Wednesday’s success is no flash in the pan either, winning the Professional Development North 2 League title last season, and this year they have carried on that momentum.
Where the Owls do fall down, is transitioning these young talents into the first team.
Star man from last season George Hirst has been clear in his frustration at a lack of chances, and it isn’t like manager Carlos Carvalhal is giving chances to any of his other under-23 colleagues.
Leeds at least have brought Ronaldo Vieira, Kalvin Phillips and Conor Shaughnessy into the first team, and perhaps the Whites would argue that is far better than simply racking up wins.
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