01 Aug 2020 12:00:59
I really do believe that playing behind closed doors for the final 9 matches was to Leeds United advantage especially home matches as there were no crowd nerves and anxiety transmitting to the players during play. # promotion done this time
But conversely now Leeds United are going to be the underdogs in the Premiee League matches we really need the raucous
Leeds United supporters back in the Elland Road stadium asap as that vital 12th man.
01 Aug 2020 18:55:25
Agreed. I remember when we went up in 1990 - one of our first games at ER was v Arsenal - the noise was deafening and Arsenal we’re rocking - though they came back to 2 v 2 from recollection. And the noise v Everton in December 1990 was probably the best I’ve ever heard. We beat them 2 v 0 - Shutt scored. It clearly affected opposing teams. Mind - Wilko having Fanfare for a Common Man blaring when the team walked out sent everyone into a frenzy. Can’t do that anymore!
01 Aug 2020 19:50:47
I don’t agree. I think that under God, we have the ability to play most teams, except Citeh and Liverpool off the park when we hit form. But yes, the boost of our outstanding support would be a bonus, for players, and us fans! Top 10 for-me next season, even without additions! Spit and shake on it!
01 Aug 2020 20:31:44
Manston spot on great examples
Brighty I tend to agree and hope you are right regarding playing the EPL. teams off the park. I referred to us as underdogs as newbies for 16 years away from the EPL and specifically as underdogs the Elland Road roar would be a tremendous asset to spur on the team as Manston gave great examples of.
02 Aug 2020 10:47:39
I was there too Manston! The matches that stick out for me that season, in terms of decibels, were Newcastle and Chelsea. Think it’s the loudest I’ve heard Elland Road. Think that was 90/ 91 season, anyway.
02 Aug 2020 12:05:47
The atmosphere v Everton was charged up because they came out first and immediately turned left and ran toward The Kop. When Strachan led us out, he started left then had to wheel right and lead our team toward The South Stand. The crowd went berserk. Poor etiquette from Everton. And they paid for it!
02 Aug 2020 13:21:18
The season we went up 90/ 91 was definitely the loudest most vociferous season by Leeds home fans .
the Leeds comeback in the Liverpool game 9 goal thriller being one of the loudest when Chappy got a hatrick and was denied a legitimate 4th by a dodgy ref.