Leeds release ELEVEN players after play-off final loss as fans fume that shock star ‘has been given 18 lives’

LEEDS have released 11 players after Championship final play-off agony.

But some fans are stunned a 22-year-old with "18 lives" survived the cull.

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Defender Cody Drameh is one of four men offered a new contract.

However, the Londoner has had limited game time with the Whites - leading to loan spells at Cardiff, Luton and Birmingham.

One fan posted: "Cody Drameh given about 18 lives by Elland Road I see."

Leeds have freed Charlie Allen, Luke Ayling, Lewis Bate, Keenan Carole, Stuart Dallas, Cuba Diboe, Scott Godden, Ian Poveda, Morten Spencer, Harvey Sutcliffe and Dani van den Heuvel.

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Along with Drameh, Harry Christy, Joseph Snowdon and Luca Thomas have been offered a fresh deal.

Boss Daniel Farke is eyeing a shake-up following his promotion near miss.

The ex-Norwich chief guided the Whites to a third-place finish - six points off an automatic, instant return to the Premier League.

Leeds then lost the play-off final 1-0 to Southampton two weeks ago.

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Farke's 20-man Wembley squad from that day could all remain at Elland Road - with possibly one major exception.

Star winger Crysencio Summerville has reportedly been trailed by Liverpool and Chelsea.

West Ham, Fulham and Bournemouth are also said to be interested in the 22-year-old Dutchman - valued at £35m-£40million.

Aside from Drameh, Leeds fans also seem split on retaining versatile 24-year-old Jamie Shackleton.

The Yorkshireman has been at Elland Road since 2018, with a loan spell at Millwall two seasons ago.

But one fan posted: "We will never be a serious club whilst we’re in contract negotiations with Jamie Shackleton."

There were even question marks over keeping club skipper Liam Cooper, 32, who has been a popular stalwart since joining from Chesterfield in 2014.

One supporter wrote on X: "Liam Cooper & Shackleton should be let go. Cooper is finished even at this level as per Millwall performance. Shackleton never getting on the first 11."

The two players in question were non-playing subs at Wembley last month.

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