DANIEL JAMES NEWS

Daniel James' handbrake is off - Leeds are finally reaping the benefit James' career had been on the drift. Five months in Farke's pocket has broken the feeling that James and Leeds were never meant to be

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bellator 297 results: Gokhan Saricam spoils Chicago homecoming for Daniel James Minutes after a deafening cheer, the boos rained down in Chicago following the conclusion of Gokhan Saricam vs. Daniel James.

JUNE 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

40 years in the making: Behind the scenes at Daniel James' Wrigley Field first pitch before Bellator 297 After more than 40 years as a Chicagoan, Daniel James finally went inside one of the city’s most iconic landmarks before Bellator 297.

JUNE 16, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Comes off bench in finale James (hamstring) made a 10-minute substitute appearance in the season finale versus Manchester United.

Impact James garnered two crosses (two accurate) in his brief cameo. Considering he started just five of his 20 outings for Fulham last season, in which he generated two goals on 14 shots (three on target), one assist and 26 crosses (five accurate), the attacking midfielder could struggle for regular appearances in the starting XI next season we well, making him a mid-range fantasy target at best.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to resume full training James (hamstring) has begun training with the squad but hasn't completed a full session, Ahmed Shooble of The Athletic reports. As such, James is not expected to be available versu...

Impact At this point, James could be in danger of missing the season finale as well due to his limited participation in training. In 19 appearances for Fulham this season, the forward made just five starts and registered two goals on 14 shots (three on target), one assist and 24 crosses (three accurate).

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out James (hamstring) will remain out for Saturday's trip to Southampton, according to manager Marco Silva.

Impact James was a surprise absence last match and he'll remain out Saturday with a hamstring injury suffered at some point in the last week. He had a small stretch of form, though it was fleeting, as he was quickly back to the bench and now injured. He's on 19 appearances with Fulham this season since joining on loan in September, though only five of those were starts.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Leicester James is not in the squad for Monday's match against Leicester City for an undisclosed reason.

Impact It's a surprise absence for James, who has been in the squad every match for Fulham this season outside of ones in which he's ineligible. While he only has a few starts, he's provided a spark at times and his absence takes away another attacking piece from the bench if Fulham need to push late.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses in defeat James attempted four crosses (none accurate) in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa.

Impact James completed the full 90 minutes for the first time this season and has started the last two games for which he has been available (he was ineligible for the previous game against his parent club). The winger ranked first for attempted crosses but his team lacked a cutting edge in the final third and were restricted to just the one goal-scoring opportunity.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can return to squad Tuesday James (not injury related) will be eligible to feature in Tuesday's clash against Aston Villa.

Impact James wasn't able to be involved against his parent club Leeds United on Saturday, but can return for selection to face Villa this week. He will compete with Bobby Decordova-Reid and Carlos Vinicius for the starting spot up front.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against parent club James is ineligible to play during Saturday's clash with Leeds as he is on loan from Leeds.

Impact James won't be active for Saturday's clash a disappointment after scoring and assisting in a rare start against Everton. James will hope to return to the starting XI for an April 25 trip to Aston Villa.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists at Everton James scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Everton.

Impact James was the man of the match to help his side earn the important road win. He first assisted Harrison Reed's opener in the 22nd minute, before scoring himself in the 68th to seal the deal. The forward now has two goals and one assist in the season.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How Daniel James went from struggling overseas to Bellator 293 headliner Daniel James, 41, relishes his chance to headline a Bellator event and is ready to make a late-career splash.

MARCH 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Provides jolt versus Iran James won three duels and one tackle and had three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in 32 minutes in Friday's 0-2 defeat to Iran.

Impact James came off the bench well, replacing Harry Wilson, but it wasn't enough for his side to come away with points in this one. He had started in the opener. He has logged one chance created, three crosses (one accurate), one tackle, and one clearance in two World Cup appearances. Wales will take on England Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

With Scott Coker's support, Bellator 288 winner Daniel James ready to make late-career splash “When a guy weighs 280 pounds and cuts to 261, he’s gonna be a force to be reckoned with,” Scott Coker said of Daniel James.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Bellator 288 video: Daniel James blasts Tyrell Fortune, finishes with vicious ground-and-pound Daniel James had quite the show for his hometown.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ten Hag hails culture change after United secures late win

Erik ten Hag says the goal that sent Manchester United into the World Cup break on a high note is the symbol of the progress made by his team in recent months

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garnacho gives United 2-1 win at Fulham ahead of WCup break

Alejandro Garnacho made sure Manchester United goes into the World Cup break on a high by scoring a stoppage-time winner to secure a 2-1 win over Fulham

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores goal against Man United James subbed into Sunday's match against Manchester United in the 59th minute, and he scored a goal and created a chance in the 2-1 defeat.

Impact James scored his first goal of the season just a few minutes after his introduction into Sunday's match, and he took three shots (two on target) overall during his 30-minute cameo. He has come off the bench in five of his eight Premier League appearances for Fulham, but he's averaging 2.3 shots per 90 minutes played.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bale the star as Wales returns to World Cup after 64 years

Wales will be playing in the World Cup for only the second time

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out against parent club James will miss Sunday's trip to Leeds, his parent club.

Impact James had started three-straight matches before playing 17 minutes in Thursday's loss and now he'll be out Sunday. He's struggled for consistent minutes and production at Leeds, so this doesn't change much for him. As long as Willian and Andreas Pereira are healthy, he's not going to be one of the main playmakers in this side.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ineffective in draw James attempted three shots (none on target) and three crosses (none accurate) in Fulham's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth on Saturday.

Impact James did not make an impact on Fulham's performance on Saturday. He started in an attacking midfield position on the right but failed to place any shots on target. Not surprisingly he was subbed for Willian after 45. He has struggled to make a positive impact on the team since returning from his loan spell at Leeds in June. From 9 appearances (5 starts) he has yet to score or provide an assist.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

English soccer flaunts financial power in $2.2 billion spree

A record spending spree by Premier League clubs in the summer transfer market passed the $2.2 billion mark before the window closed with Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpo...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts in win James created one chance on three crosses (one accurate) and put one shot on target during Sunday's 3-0 win over Chelsea.

Impact James made his first start of the season during a statement victory over the Blues. Though he put in a decent shift, James will need to do even better as new signing Luis Sinisterra and goalscorer Brendan Aaronson will frequently fill the same spots in the lineup James fits into.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available after suspension James is available to play after serving his three-match suspension.

Impact James played with the youth team last weekend to get his fitness up and he'll be ready to take part going forward. The question is where he fits in the formation, as it seems like a mistake for Brenden Aaronson to be removed after his debut. There's a chance James takes the role of Rodrigo, something that could push James wide and Aaronson to a central role.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

A decade later, Man United still toils in Ferguson's shadow

The end of the coming season will mark a decade at Manchester United since Alex Ferguson retired

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS