‘It may fall foul’… Simon Jordan concerned after hearing big news out of Leeds United
Although Leeds has the means to succeed in the top division, it will be challenging to break the trend of recently promoted teams being demoted.
The 49ers want Leeds to be a regular in the Premier League as part of an ambitious strategy, but if he is the manager, Daniel Farke will need to go past this challenge.
All the evidence point to making it happen, even though it’s a tough ask given the ownership’s apparent ambition.
But now that Simon Jordan has brought up a concerning point, another 49ers plan is in question.
Simon Jordan concerned over Leeds United Elland Road expansion
The 49ers will also need to evaluate this idea as it is becoming certain that Ellison Road will be enlarged.
According to the proposals, the renowned Fortress Elland’s existing capacity of 37,645 will be increased to an astounding 53,000.
Since Leeds may be granted the permission to use the name for the expansion, this is all you need to know that the owners are serious about their business.
These challenges will undoubtedly arise in the long run, but Jordan’s remarks in his interview with talkSPORT raise a fresh issue that ardent supporters will want to steer clear of.
“It may fall foul to the same issues that other clubs have, that you’ve got a club that’s now back in the Premier League, that will be part of the tourism mentality,” Jordan said.
“Having been an owner that went round most the stadiums, all the significant ones in terms of being in the Premier League and the Championship, the one that always stood out for me, as the most intimidating atmosphere-wise was Leeds.
“It’s certainly a big, big football club and the nature of that stadium expanding with a fanbase that can probably fill it quite easily and probably has waiting lists to fill it.”
Elland Road atmosphere will give Leeds best chance of staying up
Although it will be some time before the expansion’s construction is completed, this element must nevertheless be taken into account for the future.
The home environment at Elland Road is what makes it so unique, and taking anything from that will not be good for what transpires on the pitch.
Due to the need to raise £100 million for the expansion, Leeds’ stadium plans are still in the planning stages.
If the club’s final season in the Premier League is any indication, this is what motivated them to fight on the last day, so the mood must be maintained even if this will probably be done.
| Leeds’ points comparison between home and away in Premier League (22/23) | |
| Total | 31 |
| Home | 22 |
| Away | 9 |
The first season back in the big time will demonstrate why Paraag Marathe must make sure that the environment is not negatively impacted by the expansion, and he alone will understand that this needs to be taken into account.
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Eric Dier, a defender for Bayern Munich, is rumoured to be joining AS Monaco this summer. The former Spurs player has spent the past year in Germany. Dier and the French team are expected to agree to a two-year contract. However, according to Graham Bailey, the 31-year-old declined to go back to England.
Several teams were interested in signing the defender, including Brentford, West Ham, Leeds United, and Crystal Palace. Dier’s agents communicated with each of the teams, according to sources. The former Spurs player played for Bayern Munich, who are now leading the Bundesliga, in 45 games.
The club are looking in the right place
The club should be considering this kind of transfer, even though trying to sign Eric Dier was an ambitious move. The 31-year-old has years of Premier League experience and was a key member of a club that just advanced to the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
Leeds will be wise to look for players with this kind of background as they are ready to return to the Premier League.
