Leeds must hand 'excellent' Darlow new deal - Pope
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BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope believes Leeds United must hand goalkeeper Karl Darlow a new contract after an "excellent" season.
Darlow has cemented himself as Daniel Farke's number one between the sticks, holding off competition from Illan Meslier and last summer's signing Lucas Perri, who many thought would become the first-choice keeper at Elland Road.
Pope says it is an "absolute credit" to Darlow that he has managed to make the position his own and help the Whites secure their Premier League status comfortably.
Speaking on the latest Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast, Pope said: "In my opinion, you have to give him a new deal.
"His distribution [against Brighton] was absolutely amazing. He's pinging balls across the park. He's been excellent, and yes, I'm not saying he was content to be number two, but he knew he was coming into the season as number two, which was harsh. He's seen off everybody.
"Absolute credit to him and to keep motivated and credit to the coaching staff and manager as well, but for him personally to enhance his career when he started on the back foot at the start of the season.
"Incredible. He's made so many point-saving or match-winning saves."
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