Out-on-loan Tottenham player was named Man of the Match this week
For his cool-headed defensive performance in Leeds United’s victory over Millwall on Sunday, Joe Rodon has drawn a lot of acclaim.
Rodon will be trying to restart his career at Leeds while on loan from Tottenham, where he hasn’t received much attention since joining the club three years ago.
While the center back’s loan stint at Rennes last season did not go as planned, he has appeared to be off to a solid start at Elland Road.
The Wales international got the start for Daniel Farke’s team at The Den as they earned a crucial 3-0 success, the Whites’ second triumph in the Championship in six games.
The match was considerably closer than it first appears; Leeds had to hold onto a 1-0 lead until the 77th minute until a couple of late goals put the game beyond the reach of the hosts.
Joe Rodon was Man of the Match for Leeds United
Former Leeds defender Jon Newsome, who is now a Spurs player on loan, praised Rodon’s performance and called it “outstanding.”
He revealed to BBC Radio Leeds.”Outstanding. Outstanding in every way. For me, Joe Rodon was the Man of the Match. He was in everything with his head. was a unique class. Was really, truly.”
Since he hasn’t played much football lately, Rodon did have a rough start to the season, but the center-back now seems to be finding his rhythm and displaying the same level of talent we saw from him at Swansea.
In a related development
Tottenham confirm new NFL deal as Daniel Levy makes feelings on agreement clear
The NFL and Tottenham Hotspur have announced an extension of their collaboration through the 2029–2030 NFL season.
The National Football League (NFL) and Tottenham Hotspur have announced the extension of their collaboration through the 2029–2030 NFL season. As part of the arrangement, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be recognized as the UK’s official home of the NFL.
A minimum of two regular season games will still be held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium each year as per the terms of the expanded relationship between Tottenham Hotspur and the NFL.
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy said he is “extremely proud” that Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has been designated as the Home of NFL in the UK in an interview with the club’s official website following the announcement.
“Our partnership with the NFL has been integral to our wider vision for the stadium and delivering a sports and entertainment destination in London,” the executive stated. “A crucial component of the club’s financial plan is developing new regular sources of income to reinvest in our football activities.
“NFL gamedays at our stadium are fantastic events where we see fans from all over the world swarm to Tottenham, bringing so much life to the High Road and assisting our local economy. We are tremendously honored to have been named the official Home of the NFL in the UK and look forward to experiencing the excitement that gamedays bring to Tottenham for many more years to come as the NFL’s fan base spreads throughout Europe.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell issued the following statement in response to the new deal: “We are thrilled to extend our association with Tottenham Hotspur through the 2029–2030 season and look forward to hosting future NFL games in the world-class Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as the Official Home of the NFL in the UK.
“The League has made expanding the game internationally a top strategic objective. Our dedication to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will enable us to keep providing fans in London with unique NFL experiences while having a beneficial social and economic impact on the neighborhood.
Two more NFL games will be played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the following month. On Sunday, October 8, the Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens will face off, with the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars playing seven days later.
