Confusing situation

I was rejected by my first choice (Sheffield University) on Thursday but was accepted into Leeds and so I was quite happy but on Friday (my birthday ) I got a call off Sheffield which was them asking me whether I still wanted to go to do the original course I applied for. I accepted on the phone and was told I would have to withdraw from my offer from Leeds and go through clearing and accept the place they had reserved for me. I sent the e-mail to Leeds and have even tried ringing them but they have still not released me. I'm just trying to calm down a little and think is this because they are not working at the weekend? or that it does took a few days for this to occur?

If there is anybody who knows why it may be taking so long then please tell me just so I know what is happening lol.

Yes it can take a while to be released. However, emails are fairly low on the priority list so give them a ring today/tomorrow to make sure they know that you want to be released and can do it as soon as possible. It sounds like Sheffield is fairly definite, and hopefully they're happy to wait for you to get released.

Hey thanks for the reply, I rang them on the Friday but they said they would have to have it in writing. I'll wait until Monday but if nothing is happening then i shall start pestering them lol. Thanks for your help