Good Morning. It's Friday 11th April, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road £850 to watch Bristol City - Leeds fans getting robbed blind by on-line touts A surge in black market ticket sales is causing frustration among Leeds United fans, with some tickets appearing online for exorbitant prices. One supporter recently highlighted the issue on social media, revealing tickets being offered for as much as £850 for the upcoming match against Bristol City. This comes at a time when genuine fans are struggling to secure their seats, raising serious questions about how these tickets are finding their way onto the secondary market. The exorbitant prices are made even more galling when considering the loyalty of some long-standing fans. Veteran supporter Melvyn Flower, a season ticket holder since 1978, recently endured a stressful month-long battle to renew his ticket after being wrongly accused of failing to meet the minimum attendance requirements. This highlights the challenges faced by loyal fans navigating the club's ticketing system. A deeper investigation reveals a concerning number of tickets available through unofficial channels. Some listings even advertise official VIP hospitality packages, with price tags reaching a staggering £4,200 for a family of four. This raises questions about the club's ethics, especially when taking into account the sheer number of tickets like this that are readily available! With an official waiting list exceeding 26,000, the availability of tickets on the black market at inflated prices is a slap in the face to genuine supporters. Many are now asking why Leeds United hasn't taken stronger action to clamp down on these ticket touts and ensure that tickets are accessible to loyal fans at reasonable prices. The club's silence on the matter is only adding to the growing frustration and disappointment amongst the Elland Road faithful. Should those who consistently profit from the misery of fellow fans face consequences? Many believe that a strong message needs to be sent, and that punishment, even a ban from attending games, should be considered for those caught engaging in this practice. The club has a responsibility to protect its loyal supporters from exploitation and ensure that tickets end up in the hands of genuine fans, not profiteering touts. please log in to view this image Wilder Demands Sheffield United Reset Blades Manager Chris Wilder has acknowledged the pressure is mounting on his team after their midweek home defeat to Millwall. Josh Coburn's first-half goal proved decisive, handing the Blades their second consecutive league loss and allowing Leeds United to leapfrog them into the top two, alongside Burnley. In his post match interview, Wilder admitted his team had brought negativity upon themselves but insisted they weren't out of the race with five games remaining. "We have to deal with the negativity because we've brought it on ourselves, I've no problem with that," he stated. "The narrative will be 'we're out of the race'. I don't think that's the case with five games to go." Looking ahead to their upcoming fixture against Plymouth, Wilder stressed the need for a quick reset and a carefully chosen team. "We've got to reset. I've got to pick the right team for Saturday (at Plymouth) because there's no real margin for error now," he emphasized. He also highlighted the importance of avoiding a third consecutive defeat, something they haven't experienced all season. "We've not lost three games on the spin all season, we've lost two twice. We've got to adjust that and get back on track, so these last two results don't define our season." Wilder pointed to growing anxiety amongst his players during the Millwall game, impacting their decision-making. "It was a difficult night for us, a frustrating night. The longer the game went on, the more we didn't control our emotions well enough," he explained. "The anxiety sort of crept into the players and decisions they've not really made all season started creeping into their game." Ultimately, Wilder stressed the importance of handling the pressure that comes with playing for a big club in a high-stakes Championship season. "If you go deep into a season like we are doing, we've got to deal with this a lot better," he concluded. "It's a new experience for a lot of our players, playing for a big club in this division – it's not League One now, it's big boys' football." please log in to view this image
Morning all, Re tickets blame Sky for the very late change in kick off time. Many fans will have already booked flights and hotel accommodation etc and can no longer attend. These inflated prices are mostly fans trying to recoup their losses.
Good point this as I was going to say that these tickets must be going into the market from season ticket holders surely?
Just imagine that a leeds ticket holder sells his ticket and makes enough to pay his sky tv bill how ironic that would be.
Aren't tickets linked to names? How do they get used if sold on? I've wondered how many people are out of pocket due to Sky changing days and times.
Managed to get tickets for the Stoke game. Ballot is open for Bristol but I won't bother. I don't have a secure connection here trustworthy enough to put bank details in. I'll keep checking to see if I get lucky nearer the time.
The problem arises if the sensor doesn't scan your ticket properly to let you in. Had it happen once and was sent to ticket office for a replacement. Luckily I had my passport id with me and ticket was in my name so I was looked after. Young lad beside me had same problem but when they checked ids it was his fathers ticket so he was refused entry. I wouldn't attempt entry again unless ticket in my own name
The issue is you can only use your own ticket. That’s the risk of using a ticket that’s technically not your own. The lad was about twenty and was devastated. This was about five minutes before kick off
Apart from cups when you can purchase about 6 tickets under 1 name Bit of leniency to get the cash in
Plans to boost Elland Road capacity 'imminent' please log in to view this image IMAGE SOURCE, GETTY IMAGES Image caption, A formal planning application is due to be submitted "imminently", the council said David Spereall BBC News Yorkshire Published 11 April 2025, 15:59 BST Updated 2 hours ago Leeds United are set to put forward plans to boost the capacity at their Elland Road ground to 56,500, it has been announced. The club are expected to submit a formal planning application outlining the scheme "imminently", Leeds City Council said. If approved, the proposal, which also includes plans to regenerate the wider area around the ground, would increase the capacity by nearly 20,000. A report due to go before city councillors later this month said 30 acres of brownfield publicly-owned land would be developed and that Elland Road would become a "thriving 365 day a year destination". The report said that if planning permission was granted, construction work could start on the West Stand "in the next 12 months" while work on the North Stand would then begin as a "second phase of redevelopment". Located in Beeston, Elland Road has been the club's home ground for 106 years. The expansion would make it England's seventh-biggest football stadium. The club's chief operating officer, Morrie Eisenborg said: "Elland Road holds a significant place in the hearts of Leeds United fans and the city as a whole. "This agreement with Leeds City Council marks another step towards our ambition to expand and refresh a century-old stadium, while retaining the unique atmosphere and spirit of Elland Road. "Our commitment to the long-term success of the club is illustrated in our plans to invest in, modernise and re-vision the stadium - improving the facilities and the ability to welcome thousands more supporters through its doors." please log in to view this image IMAGE SOURCE, GETTY IMAGES Image caption, The Championship side are vying for promotion to the Premier League James Lewis, leader of Leeds City Council, said the club "deserves a stadium befitting of its special status and incredible fans". He said the council was keen to support the proposal "however we can" to ensure the club was in the "build a bigger, brighter future for the club, their supporters and sport in the city". Local residents will be consulted throughout the planning process, Lewis added. The council said Elland Road's redevelopment would complement other separate schemes in the south Leeds area. Those include proposals for a British Library North at Temple Works, for which £10m worth of funding was secured in February, and a Holbeck Sports Hub complex, which would feature a new community gym and sports pitches. The plans are due to discussed at a meeting of the council's executive board on 23 April. West Yorkshire mayor Tracy Brabin said: "I'm excited by the ambition and courage Leeds United are showing in their plans to transform the city into one of the country's sporting superpowers. "Elland Road and the surrounding area have huge potential for regeneration and growth – its great to see the club and Leeds City Council cooperating on such an impressive scheme." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
