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Freedman targets double promotion

Dougie Freedman
Freedman could win promotion with two clubs this season (Getty)

Leeds United's on-loan striker Dougie Freedman has targeted a double promotion this season.

His club Crystal Palace are in the Championship play-offs while Leeds are also in the League One play-offs.

Freedman told BBC Radio 5 Live: "If my wishes come true then both teams will get promoted.

"My loyalties will be with Palace but in the meantime I've got a challenge in front of me and I'm hoping to overcome that and get Leeds promotion."

Freedman has scored five goals in his 11 games while on loan at Leeds and would love to end the season with a Wembley triumph.

While Crystal Palace play the first leg of their Championship semi-final against Bristol City on Saturday, Leeds host Carlisle in the League One play-offs on Monday night.

After seeing more than 38,000 fans at Elland Road for Leeds' final game of the regular season at home to Gillingham, Freedman would like another bumper turn-out.

I think all these controversial issues off the pitch have helped us to bond together

Dougie Freedman

"I'm fully expecting the same crowd to come and support us on Monday night against Carlisle," he said.

"I've heard too many stories that people say you're under pressure to play at home in front of that crowd.

"The way the Leeds lads are playing right now it's a joy to play in front of them because they're right behind the team.

"I think all these controversial issues off the pitch have helped us to bond together like the good old days when fans and players came together, and that's what's helping us right now."




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