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Former Derby County and Middlesbrough forward Malcolm Christie is currently training with the Leeds United squad at the Thorpe Arch training facility.

Leeds have made it clear, however, that Christie, who is a free agent, is not training with a view to being offered a contract. The club are merely helping Peterborough-born Christie regain fitness, after a much publicised back- injury.

Gary McAllister said yesterday in the YEP: “Malcolm has had a tough time with injuries. I understand he trained with the club when Dennis Wise was here, but subsequently suffered an injury.

“On that basis, it is courtesy and etiquette that he has been able to use the facilities we have to help himself back to fitness.

“It is not a second trial as someone has reported.”

Chrisite nearly joined Leeds United, then under Dennis Wise, in the 2007-08 season but the back-injury kiboshed the deal.

The talented striker signed for Middlesborough in a £3,000,000 deal in January 2003, from Derby County.

Derby had paid Nuneaton just £50,000 for his services back in 1998.

He has made 178 appearances (including subs) and scored 44 goals in his professional career at the two League clubs. He is still only 29 and has his best years ahead of him if he can shake off the troublesome back injury.

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The Johnstone’s Paint Trophy 2nd round tie of Rotherham United v Leeds United will be shown live on Sky Sports!

The away fixture will take place on Wednesday October 8 (KO 7.45pm).

There are only around 2500 tickets available for Leeds United fans, so the only choice for most fans will be to watch it live on Sky.

Highly-rated Fabian Delph signed a new four-year contract with Leeds United on Friday.

The 18-year-old has been attracting attention with his performances this season and Leeds have moved quickly to secure his services before Chelsea hear about him (or Wise’s Newcastle United!)

Gary McAllister spoke to the official Leeds United website about the deal and admitted there had been clubs sniffing around already:

“There’s been a lot of exciting things happen in the world of football this week what with West Ham, Newcastle and Manchester City, but the most exciting thing for me is securing Fabian Delph on a four-year deal”

“He’s someone we rate highly. It’s an opportunity for us to work with him and a great opportunity for him.

“There’s been a lot of high profile interest in Fabian which has been kept quiet.

“There’s been some big clubs asking about his availability, but this has sent out a message.

“The club is moving forward now. We recognise producing our own is one way to do that, and he is a fantastic product of the Academy.

“He has to keep moving forward. He has some good people here advising him, and it’s up to him.

“He has a big armoury. He’s a young man, and you tend to improve with age.

“As a former midfielder I’ll pass on anything I can to help him.

“This also sends out a message to the other players in our Academy that If you’re good enough you’ll progress into the first team.”