Good Morning. It's Monday 17th February, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road Leeds issue zero-tolerance policy towards hate crimes Leeds United have issued a formal statement condemning discriminatory chanting of anti-Palestinian lyrics within a Manor Solomon Chant! Despite initial attempts to address the issue through social media and engagement with fan groups, the club has expressed disappointment that the chant has become increasingly prevalent at both home and away matches. Acknowledging numerous complaints from their own fanbase, Leeds United have reiterated their zero-tolerance policy towards hate crime and discriminatory abuse, emphasizing that such behaviour has no place at Elland Road. To tackle the issue directly, the club has identified specific sections of Elland Road stadium as the origin points of the discriminatory chant. The statement pinpoints the Norman Hunter South Stand, particularly blocks FA5, FA6, SS5, and SS6, as areas of concern after monitoring recent home games. In response, they are implementing heightened security measures, including increased CCTV surveillance and steward presence in these identified blocks for all remaining home matches this season. The club warned that “action will be taken against any person who participates in the chant, including the issuing of a club banning order,” signaling a firm stance against the unacceptable behaviour. The situation has sparked varied reactions, particularly on social media. Some have attempted to downplay the chant's severity, arguing that while distasteful, it lacks explicitly derogatory language. Many others have voiced outrage, questioning why the club has been seemingly quicker to act on this chant compared to the highly offensive chant regarding Wilfred Gnonto. “After monitoring the situation at recent home games, the origins of the chant at Elland Road appear to come from the Norman Hunter South Stand, particularly in blocks FA5, FA6, SS5, SS6. “As a result, there will be an increased CCTV surveillance and stewarding presence in FA5, FA6, SS5 and SS6 at all home games between now and the end of the season and action will be taken against any person who participates in the chant, including the issuing of a club banning order. “Discriminatory language can be reported by contacting your nearest steward or discreetly via the matchday incident text service by texting LEEDS and your message to 60006. Given what is at stake for the club in the weeks ahead, this is a time we need the fanbase to be united, not divided. Thank you for your co-operation.” please log in to view this image Blades re-take top spot Leeds need at-least a draw this evening if they are to return to the top of the pile following events over the weekend. Sheffield Utd reclaimed top spot for the first time in 2025 with 1-0 victory at Kenilworth Road, curtesy of a 79th minute strike from Anel Ahmedhodzic. It was enough to see the Blades go a point clear at the top of the Championship. Elsewhere, Burnley stay third on 65 points, four shy of Leeds in second, after being held to yet another 0-0 draw, their eleventh of the season. They may have gone over a thousand minutes without conceding a goal, but are starting to lose momentum due to problems at the other end of the pitch. please log in to view this image
Morning everyone hopefully Sunderland don't park the bus or it will be farkes fault for not being like Bielsa.
Sunderland have very strong full backs. Will be interesting to see how they cope with Solomon and James, and how Bogle and Firpo cope with Cirkin and Hume.
I think Sunderland will come to play. Normally that’s a good thing for us, because we have the better artillery in a gun fight. It also makes for a better game. They carry a threat though in every game so will be who takes their chances. Looking forward to it
I think there could be a penalty in this game. They like to score early and very late too so need to be switched on from the first minute and all the way through. At least we've stopped that thing of conceding right after the restart.
Mohamed Hoblos had been scheduled to ATTEND the One 'Ummah’s Together As One Ramadan Tour'. One of the stages is going to be Elland Road. If truth be known, he won't be able to get past passport control.... https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/0 ... eak-in-uk/
If he is a blades fan and has any sense, he should favour us, do Blades fans really want more horses in the race
