1 00:00:00,960 --> 00:00:02,160 How've you been anyway? 2 00:00:02,720 --> 00:00:04,880 Yeah, good. Yeah, I mean up until now, amazing. 3 00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:07,560 The season has been like amazing, we’ve played brilliant football, 4 00:00:07,760 --> 00:00:09,920 the crowds just, everyone believes that this year... 5 00:00:10,880 --> 00:00:13,040 And then this is just... I mean... 6 00:00:13,600 --> 00:00:17,160 We’re in history at the minute, aren’t we? In 50, 60, a hundred years’ time, 7 00:00:17,320 --> 00:00:20,760 it’ll be, like, "In 2020, look what happened for that generation." 8 00:00:21,760 --> 00:00:24,200 We're on a roll, we're going back to the promised land. 9 00:00:24,440 --> 00:00:26,000 No one can touch us, we're unstoppable. 10 00:00:26,240 --> 00:00:28,720 Then all of a sudden, bang, we get hit by a global pandemic. 11 00:00:28,880 --> 00:00:29,760 It's the most "Leeds" thing 12 00:00:29,880 --> 00:00:31,880 that could possibly happen to Leeds United. 13 00:01:09,480 --> 00:01:12,880 Scary. I mean there’s not really much what scares me but... 14 00:01:14,120 --> 00:01:17,400 I said to my boss at work, I’m a bit worried about this. 15 00:01:18,680 --> 00:01:20,240 When they were showing how many people were catching it, 16 00:01:20,360 --> 00:01:22,240 how quickly people were dying, 17 00:01:22,840 --> 00:01:24,600 that was worrying times, you know? That was worrying times 18 00:01:24,720 --> 00:01:26,520 because you start thinking of family members. 19 00:01:26,760 --> 00:01:28,040 Are they going to catch it? 20 00:01:28,200 --> 00:01:31,280 I said listen, "If you go round to Dad's, make sure you fucking wash your hands. 21 00:01:31,480 --> 00:01:34,520 You make sure you... If you've got a cough, you stay away." 22 00:01:34,840 --> 00:01:36,840 We was on about it like the Huddersfield match 23 00:01:36,960 --> 00:01:39,600 because we saw a couple of people walking around wearing masks. 24 00:01:40,240 --> 00:01:42,280 So I was like to my Dad, "Do you think it’s getting bad, Dad?" 25 00:01:42,400 --> 00:01:45,800 And he was like, "Well, I don’t know." We was, like, "Shit... 26 00:01:46,280 --> 00:01:48,680 it really is going to affect football." 27 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:52,560 We played the last game against Huddersfield 28 00:01:52,680 --> 00:01:55,360 and the day before, we were due to travel to Cardiff 29 00:01:55,680 --> 00:01:59,160 we received the notice that we don't play. We stop the league. 30 00:02:00,360 --> 00:02:02,960 It's a difficult moment, 31 00:02:03,680 --> 00:02:06,240 not for the players, for the football. 32 00:02:06,480 --> 00:02:09,640 I think it's a difficult moment for the society, no? 33 00:02:09,800 --> 00:02:10,800 For the world. 34 00:02:13,480 --> 00:02:16,840 Following Leeds’ victory over Huddersfield Town on March 7th, 35 00:02:17,920 --> 00:02:20,080 football fixtures across the world are suspended 36 00:02:20,240 --> 00:02:23,560 due to the rapid spread of the Coronavirus disease. 37 00:02:28,280 --> 00:02:32,840 It was on January 28th, was the first message I sent, just saying, 38 00:02:33,040 --> 00:02:35,520 "There's something happening here that we’ve got to keep an eye on." 39 00:02:35,680 --> 00:02:38,360 "What do we know? What’s the latest news coming out of it? 40 00:02:38,520 --> 00:02:40,960 Because this looks like it’s going to be something 41 00:02:41,080 --> 00:02:42,560 that's going to affect the whole world." 42 00:02:42,720 --> 00:02:45,320 We didn’t realise at that stage just how prolific 43 00:02:45,440 --> 00:02:46,800 and how bad it was going to be. 44 00:02:48,520 --> 00:02:49,720 Within the space of a week, 45 00:02:49,920 --> 00:02:53,800 it went from suggesting that a game might delayed 46 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:56,600 to all games might be played behind closed doors, 47 00:02:56,760 --> 00:02:59,040 to the season might be delayed for three months, 48 00:02:59,680 --> 00:03:01,680 to ultimately the season might be declared null and void. 49 00:03:02,560 --> 00:03:04,520 It was real worry that they were just going to just cancel 50 00:03:04,640 --> 00:03:08,080 and then just re-do the season, start from scratch. 51 00:03:08,800 --> 00:03:11,920 And the biggest worry with that was, of course, it was really unfair 52 00:03:12,080 --> 00:03:13,840 because we were so much better. 53 00:03:15,120 --> 00:03:16,280 Yeah, I was just hoping. 54 00:03:27,480 --> 00:03:30,480 There has been nothing, probably, since the last world war, 55 00:03:30,640 --> 00:03:33,040 which has been as far-reaching in its implication. 56 00:03:36,520 --> 00:03:39,640 The actual risk for the players at that stage... 57 00:03:40,160 --> 00:03:42,800 wasn’t high, and probably still isn’t now. 58 00:03:43,640 --> 00:03:47,200 But I was worried about other people. You know, my parents. 59 00:03:47,720 --> 00:03:52,000 We’ve got Kalvin, who's really close to his grandma. 60 00:03:52,280 --> 00:03:54,320 What I didn’t want to happen was anyone 61 00:03:54,520 --> 00:03:57,520 to pick up anything within the workplace 62 00:03:57,640 --> 00:03:59,400 that they then transmitted to anyone at home. 63 00:04:00,880 --> 00:04:03,040 Immediately, we locked down the training ground... 64 00:04:03,840 --> 00:04:05,000 with social distancing. 65 00:04:05,160 --> 00:04:06,960 Even the first team shouldn’t be training together 66 00:04:07,080 --> 00:04:08,440 so they’re training from home now. 67 00:04:08,560 --> 00:04:10,280 They've all been given personalised programs. 68 00:04:10,880 --> 00:04:12,880 We wanted the players and stuff to stay safe 69 00:04:13,040 --> 00:04:15,640 and that's the main thing isn’t it, really, 70 00:04:15,760 --> 00:04:18,240 regardless of how gutted we are that football has stopped. 71 00:04:20,200 --> 00:04:22,080 Today actually is, you know, a sad day 72 00:04:22,240 --> 00:04:24,080 because it's the day we're going to shut down the office. 73 00:04:25,320 --> 00:04:27,240 At the end of the day today, Elland Road will be locked up 74 00:04:27,640 --> 00:04:30,160 the management team will be working at home 75 00:04:30,320 --> 00:04:32,080 until it's safe for everyone to come back in. 76 00:04:35,440 --> 00:04:39,680 With the UK now on lockdown, Leeds United's staff, 77 00:04:40,160 --> 00:04:43,840 players and fans must all stay at home 78 00:04:44,200 --> 00:04:47,920 as the UK government attempts to minimise the impact of the virus 79 00:04:48,160 --> 00:04:49,280 on the NHS. 80 00:04:51,920 --> 00:04:54,840 As things stand, no-one knows how, 81 00:04:54,960 --> 00:04:58,080 or if, the Championship season will be completed. 82 00:05:01,200 --> 00:05:05,200 We sort of knew it was going to happen and... 83 00:05:06,400 --> 00:05:10,200 Yeah, and then lockdown. Here we are, six or seven weeks later. 84 00:05:11,080 --> 00:05:15,560 Obviously, no further forward as in what's going to happen, we don’t know 85 00:05:15,760 --> 00:05:17,320 and I don't think anybody knows. 86 00:05:18,840 --> 00:05:23,120 Yeah. It's a sad situation to be in but, look, we're healthy at the minute. 87 00:05:23,720 --> 00:05:25,920 Some people have, obviously, gone through a tough time 88 00:05:26,080 --> 00:05:30,680 and we've got to make sure that we do our best to keep everybody safe. 89 00:05:31,240 --> 00:05:32,560 I don't think you can prepare for it. 90 00:05:33,080 --> 00:05:35,560 Obviously going in, living your normal life, 91 00:05:35,720 --> 00:05:40,440 and then through an interview from the Prime Minister, and it's... 92 00:05:40,720 --> 00:05:43,800 you're in lockdown and only allowed out an hour of the day. 93 00:05:43,920 --> 00:05:45,560 Yeah, it's difficult 94 00:05:45,680 --> 00:05:48,880 and something that I never thought would happen in my lifetime. 95 00:05:49,160 --> 00:05:51,760 Yeah, it's important that we stay together, stay in touch, 96 00:05:51,880 --> 00:05:55,320 keep the team morale high and keep encouraging each other as well, 97 00:05:55,440 --> 00:05:57,600 you know, to do the sessions. 98 00:05:57,960 --> 00:05:59,280 I accept that there will be days 99 00:05:59,400 --> 00:06:01,560 that you maybe don't feel like going out and doing a run 100 00:06:01,720 --> 00:06:03,480 or going out and doing the bike. 101 00:06:04,120 --> 00:06:07,720 You know, I get that. We're not robots, we have our own feelings as well. 102 00:06:07,880 --> 00:06:12,080 People think we're happy, upbeat people and we are most of the time. 103 00:06:12,240 --> 00:06:14,640 But, you know, you can have your bad days as well, 104 00:06:14,840 --> 00:06:17,280 so it's important we drag each other through it. 105 00:06:17,640 --> 00:06:19,720 Some days you wake up and you just can't be bothered to do it, 106 00:06:19,840 --> 00:06:20,920 but you know you’ve got to 107 00:06:21,080 --> 00:06:22,720 because you know we could be back at any stage 108 00:06:22,840 --> 00:06:25,680 and the games could start at any stage, so... 109 00:06:25,880 --> 00:06:28,440 Most days are hard but some are harder than others. 110 00:06:28,840 --> 00:06:32,400 I started off, when we’d had the running, running with the dog. 111 00:06:33,000 --> 00:06:36,640 And it was fine for about a week and then he kind of chucked the towel in 112 00:06:36,760 --> 00:06:38,320 and decided he didn't want to run anymore. 113 00:06:38,560 --> 00:06:41,080 Every time I took him, he was, like, stopping 114 00:06:41,240 --> 00:06:43,320 or he was going-- Like, I was having to drag him along. 115 00:06:43,920 --> 00:06:46,400 So in the end, I had to sack that off and just run on my own. 116 00:06:48,680 --> 00:06:50,800 You know what, I always think when we’re doing the running 117 00:06:50,960 --> 00:06:53,680 if we don’t get that distance, we don't get promoted. 118 00:06:53,960 --> 00:06:55,720 That's just what I think in my head, 119 00:06:56,400 --> 00:06:58,880 so I always make sure I try and get to that point. 120 00:06:59,720 --> 00:07:02,080 It’s the second of May, supposed to be last game of the season 121 00:07:02,240 --> 00:07:04,840 and, yeah, I just talked to my girlfriend. 122 00:07:05,000 --> 00:07:09,240 I said, "Listen, today I play the last game and we go for holidays." 123 00:07:09,440 --> 00:07:11,320 And, yeah, that was sad. 124 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:13,280 You know, you go through social media 125 00:07:13,480 --> 00:07:17,440 and you see teams, you know, on this day last year 126 00:07:17,560 --> 00:07:19,800 and having promotion parties and stuff and you’re thinking, 127 00:07:20,000 --> 00:07:21,600 "Well that could have been us this year." 128 00:07:22,280 --> 00:07:25,920 Should be going round on somebody's shoulders around Elland Road, enjoying it. 129 00:07:26,160 --> 00:07:27,440 It’s tough for me. 130 00:07:28,720 --> 00:07:31,800 That's been taken away from us, that moment, 131 00:07:31,920 --> 00:07:36,120 that buzz, the... the aura around the occasion. 132 00:07:36,320 --> 00:07:38,160 That's everything you want. 133 00:07:38,960 --> 00:07:40,720 Yeah, it is sad, it’s really sad 134 00:07:40,840 --> 00:07:44,240 that we're not going to be able to enjoy that moment with the fans. 135 00:07:44,840 --> 00:07:46,640 Our mindset the whole time is, 136 00:07:46,760 --> 00:07:49,280 "Lads, we're gonna have to play these nine games." 137 00:07:50,000 --> 00:07:51,440 I don't know whether it will be in a month's time, 138 00:07:51,600 --> 00:07:52,960 two months’ time or whenever. 139 00:07:53,120 --> 00:07:55,360 But our mindset, until we get told otherwise, 140 00:07:55,480 --> 00:07:57,120 is that we've got to play these nine games. 141 00:08:00,440 --> 00:08:04,560 The UK lockdown has now passed from weeks into months. 142 00:08:05,680 --> 00:08:07,000 During this period, 143 00:08:07,360 --> 00:08:09,960 not only do the players have to keep themselves 144 00:08:10,120 --> 00:08:11,440 in the right place mentally, 145 00:08:12,160 --> 00:08:14,560 Angus Kinnear and the board of Leeds United 146 00:08:15,200 --> 00:08:20,120 must attempt to manage the extreme financial strain the club is now under. 147 00:08:21,720 --> 00:08:24,360 The lion’s share of our revenue comes from match income. 148 00:08:24,480 --> 00:08:27,920 We’ve lost five home games, they’re over £1 million each, 149 00:08:28,080 --> 00:08:30,920 so we’re under acute financial pressure. 150 00:08:38,120 --> 00:08:41,440 We have two hundred and fifty staff and it goes up to 2,000 on a matchday. 151 00:08:41,880 --> 00:08:44,120 All of those people rely on Leeds United. 152 00:08:45,640 --> 00:08:48,560 I wake up with that pressure and that responsibility. 153 00:08:49,680 --> 00:08:51,200 Thumbs up if you can hear me. 154 00:08:51,720 --> 00:08:53,640 Second to trying to get promoted, 155 00:08:53,800 --> 00:08:56,440 I think a Zoom call with the whole organisation 156 00:08:56,920 --> 00:08:59,360 was probably the most challenging thing we could attempt. 157 00:08:59,680 --> 00:09:03,520 I was hoping that by seeing everybody, I would find somebody else 158 00:09:03,640 --> 00:09:07,360 who has cut their hair quite as badly as I have 159 00:09:07,560 --> 00:09:10,560 but I’m yet to see any competition for that mantle. 160 00:09:11,040 --> 00:09:12,200 Angus was a superhero. 161 00:09:12,360 --> 00:09:14,920 Getting everybody looked after, assuring people, 162 00:09:15,040 --> 00:09:17,520 we set up Zoom calls to speak to the staff 163 00:09:17,640 --> 00:09:20,040 to make them feel a part of the journey, 164 00:09:20,160 --> 00:09:22,640 but also re-assure them about their careers. 165 00:09:23,240 --> 00:09:27,160 It’s not easy being stuck at home, it’s not easy being away from work. 166 00:09:27,880 --> 00:09:29,360 We’re actually going to have to come out 167 00:09:29,520 --> 00:09:32,320 and use our spirit, and our ingenuity, 168 00:09:32,440 --> 00:09:34,520 and our commitment and collaboration 169 00:09:34,680 --> 00:09:38,560 to plot a way through what's going to be some challenging times. 170 00:09:39,320 --> 00:09:41,200 In order to keep the business running, 171 00:09:41,360 --> 00:09:43,840 and avoid having to make non-playing staff redundant, 172 00:09:45,720 --> 00:09:50,640 Angus and Victor must ask something of the Leeds United players. 173 00:09:51,800 --> 00:09:55,480 We just laid out what this meant for the club, financially, 174 00:09:55,600 --> 00:09:58,760 to have all the revenue streams dry up overnight. 175 00:09:58,880 --> 00:10:02,160 Really, the players' wages are the only sensible cut. 176 00:10:02,880 --> 00:10:04,480 What was really important to the players 177 00:10:04,800 --> 00:10:06,200 and they reinforced this at the end 178 00:10:06,360 --> 00:10:08,600 was they were only prepared to accept the wage cut 179 00:10:08,880 --> 00:10:11,200 if it meant the rest of the staff, 180 00:10:11,360 --> 00:10:13,440 the 200 staff who don’t play football, 181 00:10:13,760 --> 00:10:16,920 all were going to be paid normally across the period. 182 00:10:18,640 --> 00:10:21,000 So Liam put the messages out to the group. 183 00:10:21,160 --> 00:10:23,760 Within 24 hours, we had yeses from everybody. 184 00:10:24,840 --> 00:10:28,560 The way that the players acted in terms of... It wasn’t even a question. 185 00:10:28,720 --> 00:10:30,560 To have given up their salaries to save the staff here 186 00:10:30,720 --> 00:10:32,600 just showed what the club’s about. 187 00:10:32,880 --> 00:10:34,080 The fear then was: 188 00:10:34,520 --> 00:10:38,560 can we get football back up and running and finish the job that we’d started. 189 00:10:44,160 --> 00:10:47,000 While the board of Leeds United are trying to manage the club 190 00:10:47,240 --> 00:10:48,720 through the global pandemic, 191 00:10:49,040 --> 00:10:51,160 the devastating reality of COVID-19 192 00:10:51,280 --> 00:10:55,280 strikes at the heart of the club as a Leeds United legend 193 00:10:55,640 --> 00:10:57,680 is suddenly taken by the deadly virus. 194 00:11:03,280 --> 00:11:06,320 I just enjoyed being a footballer. 195 00:11:07,200 --> 00:11:10,680 And then the minute they say, "Norman Hunter," they say, "Leeds United." 196 00:11:10,840 --> 00:11:12,840 Well I’m quite happy with that. 197 00:11:13,400 --> 00:11:15,520 And Hunter coming up fast and driving. 198 00:11:15,800 --> 00:11:17,200 Oh, and what a goal. 199 00:11:17,640 --> 00:11:19,800 What a goal by Norman Hunter. 200 00:11:20,360 --> 00:11:23,040 We've already seen some horrible things here at Leeds United. 201 00:11:23,560 --> 00:11:26,280 We saw the death of Norman Hunter 202 00:11:28,680 --> 00:11:31,880 and I think that hit the fanbase particularly hard. 203 00:11:32,480 --> 00:11:35,200 And seeing somebody who you saw at every game 204 00:11:35,320 --> 00:11:37,920 and he was this larger-than-life character 205 00:11:38,200 --> 00:11:40,040 and that hit the players, as well. 206 00:11:41,800 --> 00:11:44,560 I wouldn’t swap my career for anybody. 207 00:11:44,920 --> 00:11:48,400 What we’ve won, the players I’ve played with, what a life. 208 00:11:48,640 --> 00:11:50,200 What a great time we’ve had. 209 00:11:50,680 --> 00:11:51,840 Absolutely brilliant. 210 00:11:53,960 --> 00:11:57,760 Most important thing was that I played football for Leeds United. 211 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:05,000 Your heart goes out to people that have lost loved ones. 212 00:12:05,880 --> 00:12:07,440 Obviously, we lost Norman to COVID. 213 00:12:08,600 --> 00:12:11,200 Nobody felt the effects of it more than Leeds United 214 00:12:11,400 --> 00:12:13,880 but nobody acted more like a family 215 00:12:14,080 --> 00:12:18,520 or nobody embodied that Revie team spirit more than what Leeds United did. 216 00:12:20,480 --> 00:12:23,920 Football for the nation brings people together 217 00:12:24,040 --> 00:12:27,560 and it gives them a purpose in life and something to talk about 218 00:12:27,840 --> 00:12:30,920 rather than just the virus. 219 00:12:31,360 --> 00:12:35,480 Football, it’s about men kicking a leather-covered bladder, 220 00:12:35,840 --> 00:12:38,080 in the historical times, around a field. 221 00:12:38,200 --> 00:12:39,760 But it enhances people's lives. 222 00:12:40,200 --> 00:12:42,200 People need something to look forward to, 223 00:12:42,480 --> 00:12:44,880 whether you're going through good times or bad times. 224 00:12:45,040 --> 00:12:48,600 It makes people feel better. Without football, there’s a vacuum. 225 00:12:48,760 --> 00:12:50,560 There is a missing part in all our lives. 226 00:12:51,320 --> 00:12:55,280 Whether Leeds United get promoted, whether we win every game, 227 00:12:55,800 --> 00:12:57,680 actually the existence of Leeds United 228 00:12:57,800 --> 00:13:00,480 and every other football club is really important. 229 00:13:00,880 --> 00:13:02,800 And I think what people are realizing at the moment 230 00:13:02,920 --> 00:13:04,200 is that those things we belong to, 231 00:13:04,720 --> 00:13:08,040 when they’re taken away, that sense of togetherness and unity 232 00:13:08,440 --> 00:13:09,840 has gone with the things we love 233 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:12,560 and I think they’ll be even more important when we get back to normal. 234 00:13:14,560 --> 00:13:19,000 It is now three months since Leeds United last played a game. 235 00:13:20,080 --> 00:13:22,840 But following consultation with the UK government, 236 00:13:23,520 --> 00:13:26,320 the Football League has taken its decision. 237 00:13:27,360 --> 00:13:29,680 The current league season will resume. 238 00:13:30,560 --> 00:13:33,360 Leeds United must play their final 9 games 239 00:13:34,040 --> 00:13:36,880 and attempt to win promotion on the pitch. 240 00:13:38,160 --> 00:13:42,080 But they must do so without the support of their passionate fans, 241 00:13:42,960 --> 00:13:47,600 as all remaining fixtures will be played behind closed doors. 242 00:13:49,000 --> 00:13:53,080 Absolutely, totally gutted that we won’t be there to watch it. 243 00:13:53,760 --> 00:13:56,680 I think for Leeds fans, if we get promoted, 244 00:13:56,840 --> 00:13:58,320 we are missing out on being there. 245 00:13:58,480 --> 00:14:00,280 We’re missing out on celebrating with the players, 246 00:14:00,440 --> 00:14:03,120 the players are missing out on having us there celebrating with them. 247 00:14:03,320 --> 00:14:06,880 That’s one of my biggest upsetting moments, really, 248 00:14:07,040 --> 00:14:10,040 because I have been planning on this for that long. 249 00:14:10,160 --> 00:14:11,720 You know, 15, 20 years 250 00:14:11,880 --> 00:14:16,360 and I have been visioning it as a nice massive romantic, 251 00:14:16,520 --> 00:14:17,880 passion-filled, tear-filled, 252 00:14:18,200 --> 00:14:21,000 running around Headrow with the open top bus. 253 00:14:21,200 --> 00:14:24,960 And, you know, I had it planned to be there. 254 00:14:28,760 --> 00:14:32,120 With the strictest stage of the UK lockdown now over, 255 00:14:32,320 --> 00:14:37,080 Leeds United players and staff will be tested for COVID-19. 256 00:14:38,200 --> 00:14:42,040 If the results are negative, the players will head back to work 257 00:14:42,600 --> 00:14:46,560 and back to the final 9 games of the Championship season. 258 00:14:47,680 --> 00:14:53,280 So we're doing swab testing twice a week on all the players 259 00:14:53,400 --> 00:14:56,680 and any staff that might be coming into contact with players 260 00:14:56,880 --> 00:14:58,440 or who might be attending games. 261 00:15:03,000 --> 00:15:05,120 With all COVID tests passed, 262 00:15:05,560 --> 00:15:09,480 the Leeds United squad return to training at Elland Road. 263 00:15:10,360 --> 00:15:12,320 This will be the first time a ball has been kicked 264 00:15:12,560 --> 00:15:14,120 in the iconic stadium in months. 265 00:15:15,240 --> 00:15:18,400 Artificial crowd noise is being pumped into the stadium 266 00:15:18,720 --> 00:15:20,760 to simulate the atmosphere the players will play in 267 00:15:21,240 --> 00:15:22,960 when the season resumes. 268 00:15:30,720 --> 00:15:34,640 As things stand, Leeds are top of the Championship. 269 00:15:35,120 --> 00:15:37,920 One point ahead of second-placed West Brom 270 00:15:38,520 --> 00:15:41,320 and seven points clear of third-placed Fulham. 271 00:15:43,400 --> 00:15:46,480 Marcelo builds every week around the sort of battle of wills 272 00:15:46,600 --> 00:15:48,680 of who’s going to prevail on a Saturday afternoon. 273 00:15:49,000 --> 00:15:50,760 Not having that has been challenging for him, 274 00:15:51,000 --> 00:15:53,080 so I think he has struggled, as we have all struggled, 275 00:15:53,200 --> 00:15:56,440 to cope without having an enemy to fixate on at the end of every week. 276 00:15:58,960 --> 00:16:00,600 Think about all the stuff Bielsa's been doing 277 00:16:00,800 --> 00:16:01,960 whilst he's had all this free time. 278 00:16:02,160 --> 00:16:05,280 He will have been watching every single match since 1987. 279 00:16:06,560 --> 00:16:09,080 He’s had this free time now to just do it. 280 00:16:19,440 --> 00:16:21,920 It’s good to get back out on Elland Road. Obviously we've missed it. 281 00:16:22,040 --> 00:16:23,720 Yeah, I think the speakers are better. 282 00:16:23,880 --> 00:16:25,880 I think you kind of get a little bit of atmosphere. 283 00:16:28,160 --> 00:16:30,680 I think it’s just to get familiar with the surroundings. 284 00:16:31,720 --> 00:16:34,440 Obviously none of us are have ever going to have experienced this before, 285 00:16:34,560 --> 00:16:36,280 and, hopefully, we don’t have to experience it again. 286 00:16:36,440 --> 00:16:38,800 But right now we’re living that and that's the way it's got to be. 287 00:16:40,480 --> 00:16:42,480 Obviously everybody wants to play in a full stadium, 288 00:16:42,640 --> 00:16:45,320 but I just love to play football so I would play everywhere. 289 00:16:45,560 --> 00:16:46,960 If we play-- Have to play training ground, 290 00:16:47,120 --> 00:16:48,960 I would play there so no problem for me. 291 00:16:49,200 --> 00:16:52,040 I don’t know. It’s weird the crowd noises and that. 292 00:16:53,760 --> 00:16:56,520 I suppose with no away fans it saves you from getting a bit of abuse doesn’t it, 293 00:16:56,640 --> 00:16:59,280 from getting a few strong words fired at you. 294 00:17:01,520 --> 00:17:03,200 It’s in our hands. We know what we’ve got to do 295 00:17:03,320 --> 00:17:06,280 and we know how we need to perform to get to where we want to be. 296 00:17:06,640 --> 00:17:09,040 And that’s my message every day to the lads. 297 00:17:10,160 --> 00:17:14,520 In their final nine games, Leeds’ mission remains the same: 298 00:17:15,440 --> 00:17:19,120 finish in the top two and guarantee automatic promotion. 299 00:17:21,240 --> 00:17:23,040 If the team finish any lower, 300 00:17:23,560 --> 00:17:26,400 they will again enter the dreaded end-of-season play-offs. 301 00:17:28,200 --> 00:17:30,560 Leeds will resume the Championship season 302 00:17:30,760 --> 00:17:33,360 with an away game at Cardiff City. 303 00:17:38,480 --> 00:17:42,520 Lockdown for me has been largely positive. 304 00:17:43,000 --> 00:17:47,920 You start to appreciate things in life; your family, being together. 305 00:17:48,080 --> 00:17:50,440 And I travel around a lot normally but it’s been great. 306 00:17:50,560 --> 00:17:53,520 I’ve had a chance to really, kind of reset my whole life 307 00:17:54,040 --> 00:17:57,200 and it’s been, I have to say, largely positive. 308 00:17:57,880 --> 00:18:00,040 I’ve come out of it a better man. 309 00:18:00,680 --> 00:18:01,960 But now it’s Leeds United. 310 00:18:03,800 --> 00:18:05,680 Anxious, nervous... 311 00:18:05,800 --> 00:18:07,440 Always apprehensive before any Leeds match 312 00:18:07,560 --> 00:18:11,560 but I think it’s just amplified more for this today 313 00:18:11,800 --> 00:18:13,760 just to see how we’re going to come out. 314 00:18:14,240 --> 00:18:15,720 Can I higher that up a tiny bit. 315 00:18:17,680 --> 00:18:18,840 It’s a special day. 316 00:18:19,040 --> 00:18:22,000 We’ve been through a lot, all of us, the last few months. 317 00:18:22,400 --> 00:18:25,560 It’s so great to be back, have some kind of spirit and sport 318 00:18:25,800 --> 00:18:27,880 back in our lives. It’s great to see again. 319 00:18:29,640 --> 00:18:30,520 When the atmosphere’s good, 320 00:18:30,720 --> 00:18:32,960 sometimes I think some of the players struggle 321 00:18:33,080 --> 00:18:35,400 -under the pressure... -Yeah, yeah. 322 00:18:35,520 --> 00:18:36,920 ...of what the atmosphere is like, 323 00:18:37,120 --> 00:18:39,000 so it’s like trying to put a positive on it 324 00:18:39,120 --> 00:18:41,360 that it’ll be even better for us. 325 00:18:43,480 --> 00:18:46,600 There you go, there you go. 326 00:18:46,760 --> 00:18:47,720 You shy? 327 00:18:48,240 --> 00:18:49,360 Can I have a raisin? 328 00:18:49,520 --> 00:18:51,360 Cardiff are still in with a shout at the play-offs 329 00:18:51,480 --> 00:18:54,080 so by no means, it’s not going to be an easy game. 330 00:18:56,000 --> 00:18:59,600 Leeds United ready to go into action against Cardiff City. 331 00:18:59,760 --> 00:19:03,120 Nine games to go in this Championship season. 332 00:19:03,920 --> 00:19:06,600 Strange, isn't it? Empty stadium. 333 00:19:08,400 --> 00:19:10,880 He’s gone short, he’s fooled everybody there. 334 00:19:11,000 --> 00:19:14,240 It comes back out for the cross into the box-- Head's gone goalwards... 335 00:19:14,560 --> 00:19:18,320 Penalty area now, it's get-- Oh, Phillips, that’s a misplaced ball. 336 00:19:18,520 --> 00:19:21,040 This could be dangerous because he’s given it straight to Hoilett. 337 00:19:21,240 --> 00:19:23,360 Hoilett will attack for Cardiff, who have men forward. 338 00:19:23,480 --> 00:19:24,840 Hoilett shoots and scores. 339 00:19:25,080 --> 00:19:26,240 -You’re joking... -Oh, God! 340 00:19:26,760 --> 00:19:27,880 Oh, no! 341 00:19:30,760 --> 00:19:32,760 Always make it hard for ourselves, don’t we? 342 00:19:33,480 --> 00:19:34,520 Again, as usual. 343 00:19:35,000 --> 00:19:36,520 Don’t worry, Marcelo’ll fix it. 344 00:19:37,440 --> 00:19:40,240 Comes back for Ayling again, Leeds still there with Tyler Roberts. 345 00:19:40,400 --> 00:19:41,960 Plays the ball in, Harrison! 346 00:19:43,800 --> 00:19:45,320 Fucking hell! 347 00:19:45,800 --> 00:19:47,320 -What's the boy doing? -That was going in! 348 00:19:48,200 --> 00:19:50,080 -That was off in. -What is he doing? 349 00:19:50,200 --> 00:19:52,520 Oh, my God. You just can’t make it up, can you? 350 00:19:54,080 --> 00:19:56,320 Cardiff have won the ball back with Mendez-Laing. 351 00:19:56,480 --> 00:20:00,000 Up towards Glatzel on the edge of the penalty area... Drives and scores. 352 00:20:01,400 --> 00:20:02,440 He put it away brilliantly. 353 00:20:02,920 --> 00:20:03,960 Oh, my God. 354 00:20:06,200 --> 00:20:08,440 We need something now. Something special. 355 00:20:09,240 --> 00:20:10,520 Come on, Leeds! 356 00:20:10,680 --> 00:20:14,960 It’s so frustrating when you're watching and it’s not going well. 357 00:20:15,400 --> 00:20:19,760 Three months of expectation turned into 90 minutes of disappointment. 358 00:20:19,880 --> 00:20:21,040 Yeah. Yeah. 359 00:20:21,160 --> 00:20:23,800 Half-hearted challenge as the final whistle goes. 360 00:20:23,920 --> 00:20:25,080 -That's it. -That's it. 361 00:20:26,440 --> 00:20:28,080 The one game you come back 362 00:20:28,320 --> 00:20:30,480 and you get that same feeling back of dread 363 00:20:30,680 --> 00:20:34,040 and anxiety and disappointment and, like, "Oh, God." 364 00:20:34,200 --> 00:20:35,600 Next game, Fulham. 365 00:20:36,720 --> 00:20:39,000 The biggest game for a decade. 366 00:20:41,040 --> 00:20:43,600 Leeds now face third-placed Fulham 367 00:20:43,920 --> 00:20:45,800 in a crunch-game at Elland Road. 368 00:20:47,120 --> 00:20:50,560 Victory will see Leeds solidify their place in the top two. 369 00:20:52,080 --> 00:20:55,960 Defeat will blow the promotion race wide open. 370 00:20:57,440 --> 00:20:58,800 My nerves have just set in a little bit 371 00:20:58,920 --> 00:21:00,720 and the gaps are getting closer, aren’t they? 372 00:21:00,920 --> 00:21:02,400 Between second and third, 373 00:21:02,680 --> 00:21:06,120 so I feel it’s a must-win today, definitely. 374 00:21:10,840 --> 00:21:14,320 Helder Costa into the penalty area, plays the ball back for Bamford... 375 00:21:14,480 --> 00:21:16,920 Patrick Bamford scores for Leeds! 376 00:21:17,160 --> 00:21:20,280 Terrific start to the game for Leeds United. 377 00:21:21,200 --> 00:21:24,120 I said-- See, I told you I fancied Patrick. 378 00:21:25,360 --> 00:21:26,880 For a goal, not fancied him. 379 00:21:28,480 --> 00:21:32,320 The game is tight and Leeds are fortunate to be leading at half-time. 380 00:21:34,040 --> 00:21:37,400 Marcelo Bielsa turns to Pablo Hernandez, 381 00:21:37,800 --> 00:21:39,560 who is nursing a hamstring injury, 382 00:21:40,080 --> 00:21:41,920 in the hope that the Spaniard 383 00:21:42,040 --> 00:21:45,760 can help guarantee a Leeds victory in the second half. 384 00:21:46,280 --> 00:21:49,040 Look at Pablo, fucking love him. 385 00:21:51,880 --> 00:21:53,240 Good approach play by Leeds. 386 00:21:53,360 --> 00:21:55,640 Klich into Harrison, Harrison first-time ball, 387 00:21:55,840 --> 00:21:59,280 into the penalty area, comes all the way for Alioski! 388 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:03,560 And Alioski puts the ball into the back of the net. 389 00:22:03,680 --> 00:22:07,000 Away from Kebano. In it goes to Hernandez, ref almost puts him off, 390 00:22:07,120 --> 00:22:08,680 and it’s a lovely, lovely ball. 391 00:22:08,800 --> 00:22:12,600 And Harrison is almost in here, Harrison is in here, gets the ball in! 392 00:22:13,560 --> 00:22:18,440 And Jack Harrison has surely wrapped up a massive win for Leeds United. 393 00:22:19,280 --> 00:22:22,720 I think we can do it, I honestly think we can do it now. 394 00:22:22,880 --> 00:22:24,000 And they need to. 395 00:22:24,120 --> 00:22:26,160 They need to come out and just think, right, that’s it now, 396 00:22:26,400 --> 00:22:29,040 just do it, give it all you got. Seven to go. 397 00:22:30,240 --> 00:22:31,960 Leeds run out three-nil winners 398 00:22:32,120 --> 00:22:34,760 and just a few days later face Luton Town, 399 00:22:35,000 --> 00:22:37,280 hoping to keep their momentum going. 400 00:22:47,160 --> 00:22:50,480 Leeds United owner, Andrea Radrizzani, 401 00:22:50,720 --> 00:22:53,240 is back in the UK for the first time 402 00:22:53,520 --> 00:22:56,160 since the resumption of the Championship season. 403 00:22:57,960 --> 00:23:01,600 This year, I think we are all more grounded than last year. 404 00:23:01,800 --> 00:23:05,320 I think we managed emotions differently, even myself 405 00:23:05,440 --> 00:23:08,520 and so we are just waiting and taking it one by one. 406 00:23:09,320 --> 00:23:11,440 What sports can do is very unique. 407 00:23:11,600 --> 00:23:14,600 It can bring back joy and emotion and even simple hug 408 00:23:14,760 --> 00:23:18,160 and celebrating in the stadium is something that is priceless. 409 00:23:18,320 --> 00:23:21,440 So, hopefully, we will be back soon in the stadium with our fans. 410 00:23:26,400 --> 00:23:29,280 Led out by the captain, Liam Cooper, 411 00:23:29,440 --> 00:23:32,880 with the clock ticking down on the Championship season. 412 00:23:33,000 --> 00:23:36,400 Leeds United top of the table at the start of play 413 00:23:37,000 --> 00:23:40,560 and hoping to still be in that position at the end of the evening, as well. 414 00:23:46,720 --> 00:23:49,480 Strongly for Luton at the other end, out to one side of the penalty area, 415 00:23:49,640 --> 00:23:51,000 Ben White stands in front of him 416 00:23:51,120 --> 00:23:53,240 and he drives it into the top corner of the net. 417 00:23:53,400 --> 00:23:58,080 And it's Luton Town who score a breakaway goal against Leeds United. 418 00:24:01,920 --> 00:24:03,880 Come on Leeds! Vamos, vamos! 419 00:24:04,320 --> 00:24:06,360 Right and left, comes infield to Hernandez, 420 00:24:06,560 --> 00:24:08,640 Hernandez through the gap for Helder Costa. 421 00:24:09,200 --> 00:24:12,080 Helder Costa switches wide to Alioski just outside the box. 422 00:24:12,240 --> 00:24:15,200 In it goes to the penalty area and it's there! 423 00:24:15,520 --> 00:24:19,480 And it’s driven in from the penalty spot by Stuart Dallas. 424 00:24:19,720 --> 00:24:22,800 A crucial, crucial goal for Leeds United, 425 00:24:23,240 --> 00:24:25,240 Dallas slots it home. 426 00:24:31,480 --> 00:24:33,240 We deserve more, nothing we can say. 427 00:24:33,400 --> 00:24:34,560 They did everything they could, 428 00:24:35,040 --> 00:24:37,080 they tried very hard until the last second. 429 00:24:38,840 --> 00:24:40,480 We are still where we want to be, 430 00:24:40,600 --> 00:24:42,880 we are on the top, we have six points, let's be positive. 431 00:24:43,360 --> 00:24:47,080 We have another game, Saturday, and we take one by one. 432 00:24:48,720 --> 00:24:51,560 Despite the disappointing draw against Luton, 433 00:24:51,840 --> 00:24:54,600 Leeds have no time to dwell on the result. 434 00:24:55,560 --> 00:24:59,920 They face Blackburn four days later in another crucial clash. 435 00:25:01,280 --> 00:25:04,720 Teams are breathing down Leeds’ neck at the top of the Championship 436 00:25:05,600 --> 00:25:08,520 and only victory will do at Ewood Park. 437 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:11,920 Today, I think, for me, is like a final. 438 00:25:12,240 --> 00:25:14,160 We are ready and we are going to work for that. 439 00:25:14,560 --> 00:25:16,320 Now let's finish the season 440 00:25:16,480 --> 00:25:18,800 because I don't want to be in this league another year. 441 00:25:30,800 --> 00:25:32,240 Now great work by Klich. 442 00:25:32,440 --> 00:25:35,200 It’s opened up in front of Klich and now Bamford with a shot! 443 00:25:35,640 --> 00:25:37,080 -Oh, yes! -Go on! 444 00:25:37,320 --> 00:25:40,400 Patrick Bamford with the early goal for Leeds United. 445 00:25:41,920 --> 00:25:45,080 Harrison takes two steps back and it's Philips who curls it. 446 00:25:45,240 --> 00:25:47,760 Oh, yes. Oh, yes. 447 00:25:48,040 --> 00:25:49,960 -Oh, yes. -Get in. Come on. 448 00:25:50,440 --> 00:25:52,880 Kalvin Phillips, top corner, 449 00:25:53,080 --> 00:25:56,520 as sweet a free-kick as you will ever see. 450 00:25:58,880 --> 00:26:02,400 Five to go now, innit, so I just think it’s concentrating on each game. 451 00:26:02,520 --> 00:26:04,080 I think from what we are seeing, 452 00:26:04,240 --> 00:26:05,960 we’re not going to see a repeat of last season. 453 00:26:06,640 --> 00:26:07,600 Definitely not. 454 00:26:07,960 --> 00:26:09,520 Please, this time. 455 00:26:09,960 --> 00:26:11,400 I want happy tears. 456 00:26:13,120 --> 00:26:16,160 Leeds United remain in the Championship promotion places 457 00:26:16,520 --> 00:26:20,400 and with just five games remaining, are in pole position 458 00:26:20,760 --> 00:26:22,560 to secure a place in next season’s Premier League. 459 00:26:34,800 --> 00:26:36,480 -Have you been riding? -Yes. 460 00:26:36,600 --> 00:26:39,000 Do you want to come here, we'll get you in. 461 00:26:39,400 --> 00:26:42,120 Come on. There we go. Oh, my. 462 00:26:42,840 --> 00:26:44,160 -Have you been riding? -Yes. 463 00:26:44,360 --> 00:26:46,680 -What was the pony like? -It was called "Maisie." 464 00:26:46,800 --> 00:26:48,360 -The pony was called "Maisie"? -Yeah. 465 00:26:48,560 --> 00:26:49,520 No. 466 00:26:49,920 --> 00:26:52,200 I saw your riding gear. It was your first day today, wasn’t it? 467 00:26:52,360 --> 00:26:53,400 -Yes. -Yeah? 468 00:26:54,120 --> 00:26:56,320 Growing up as a kid, it was never about the money. 469 00:26:56,440 --> 00:26:59,960 It was never about becoming a footballer to get all the money. 470 00:27:00,080 --> 00:27:01,440 It was to play in the Premier League. 471 00:27:01,640 --> 00:27:03,280 Everybody dreamed of that as a kid. 472 00:27:03,400 --> 00:27:05,040 They don’t think of money at that age 473 00:27:05,160 --> 00:27:08,200 so that... that dream, is still there today. 474 00:27:08,320 --> 00:27:11,520 I want to play in the Premier League, I’ve worked hard to get there 475 00:27:11,640 --> 00:27:13,600 and, hopefully, one day, I will play in it. 476 00:27:14,560 --> 00:27:17,280 That day feels closer, hopefully it is closer. 477 00:27:17,600 --> 00:27:18,640 My mum and dad in the crowd, 478 00:27:18,760 --> 00:27:22,840 who’ve travelled all across England from when I was 7 or 8, 479 00:27:23,440 --> 00:27:24,960 finally get to watch me in the Premier League. 480 00:27:25,080 --> 00:27:28,160 Then like my missus, who's now... I’ve been with her ten years, 481 00:27:28,280 --> 00:27:29,960 we got together when I was at Yeovil. 482 00:27:30,080 --> 00:27:33,120 She's followed me around and she’s been so supportive, 483 00:27:33,240 --> 00:27:35,640 so for all them to see me play in the Premiership. 484 00:27:35,800 --> 00:27:37,000 I’ve got two sisters. 485 00:27:37,240 --> 00:27:40,320 You know my big sister, who looked after my little sister 486 00:27:40,440 --> 00:27:44,720 when my parents would take me to football so she gave up a lot as a kid. 487 00:27:44,840 --> 00:27:47,120 So it’s not just my dream, it’s their dream, as well. 488 00:27:47,880 --> 00:27:49,560 For me, it’s just about playing in the Premiership. 489 00:27:49,680 --> 00:27:50,680 I’ve always dreamed of that. 490 00:27:50,840 --> 00:27:53,680 I don’t know how many games I’m going to play in the Premiership, 491 00:27:53,840 --> 00:27:58,160 I don’t know if I'm good enough, I don’t know if I’m going to adapt to it. 492 00:27:58,320 --> 00:27:59,280 I hope I do. 493 00:27:59,880 --> 00:28:01,720 But these are all things that I’m excited to see 494 00:28:01,840 --> 00:28:04,080 and, hopefully, I get to show that. 495 00:28:05,760 --> 00:28:08,720 They're on this rollercoaster with us as well, aren't they. 496 00:28:08,880 --> 00:28:12,040 They see everything. They see the highs, the lows. 497 00:28:12,480 --> 00:28:13,880 They see how it makes you feel. 498 00:28:14,120 --> 00:28:18,360 My daughter, she was just like, she knows what's at stake, like. 499 00:28:18,680 --> 00:28:20,080 My boys are a bit young. 500 00:28:20,560 --> 00:28:24,600 She's at the age where she knows what we are about to achieve 501 00:28:24,760 --> 00:28:26,240 or, hopefully, achieve anyway. 502 00:28:27,000 --> 00:28:31,160 At Arsenal, I made a squad for the Champions League 503 00:28:31,360 --> 00:28:32,320 and I sat on the bench. 504 00:28:32,480 --> 00:28:35,200 Then one day I got told I wasn’t good enough for Arsenal. 505 00:28:35,320 --> 00:28:36,760 I thought, alright, that’s fine. 506 00:28:36,920 --> 00:28:38,640 The dream was always there to play Premiership 507 00:28:38,760 --> 00:28:40,080 but when I was at Yeovil... 508 00:28:40,840 --> 00:28:43,320 did I really believe that I was going to get back to it? 509 00:28:43,680 --> 00:28:45,960 Probably not. I probably thought I’d play Championship. 510 00:28:46,320 --> 00:28:48,640 I always thought I’d get to Championship level 511 00:28:48,760 --> 00:28:50,400 and maybe not make the grade. 512 00:28:50,560 --> 00:28:54,520 But I’ve carried on improving and, hopefully, I’m almost there. 513 00:28:54,680 --> 00:28:58,120 So, yeah, it’s been up and down but it’s been worth it. 514 00:28:58,280 --> 00:29:00,320 It’s been a good journey, I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. 515 00:29:00,800 --> 00:29:02,840 There wouldn’t be a moment I wouldn’t change now. 516 00:29:07,720 --> 00:29:11,760 Five-game season, we’re three points ahead with a game in hand. 517 00:29:12,280 --> 00:29:15,640 I don’t care what the score is, we have to win. 518 00:29:16,160 --> 00:29:18,240 I would say to the players with 30 seconds 519 00:29:18,360 --> 00:29:20,120 before they walk on the hallowed turf at Elland Road. 520 00:29:20,640 --> 00:29:23,080 I’d say, "Guys, you are here for a reason, 521 00:29:23,360 --> 00:29:25,800 you're the best players in this league. 522 00:29:26,080 --> 00:29:27,560 We've five games to go, 523 00:29:27,680 --> 00:29:29,800 you’re three points clear with a game in hand. 524 00:29:30,120 --> 00:29:31,800 Now go and show the footballing world 525 00:29:32,080 --> 00:29:34,280 that we’re Leeds United Football Club. Do it!" 526 00:29:39,760 --> 00:29:41,160 Now we go, Leeds. 527 00:29:42,160 --> 00:29:45,400 Harrison plays it to Helder Costa. Helder Costa down the channel, 528 00:29:45,560 --> 00:29:47,360 left side up towards the edge of the penalty area. 529 00:29:47,600 --> 00:29:48,800 Go on, Costa, leather it! 530 00:29:49,320 --> 00:29:52,840 Forced away from goal, oh, brought down. Penalty kick to Leeds United! 531 00:29:53,000 --> 00:29:54,520 -Penalty! -Helder Costa caught. 532 00:29:56,120 --> 00:29:57,960 -Yeah! Come on! -Get in! 533 00:30:01,280 --> 00:30:04,160 Come on, Mateusz! Do it! 534 00:30:05,400 --> 00:30:07,960 Mateusz Klich awaits the signal from the referee. 535 00:30:09,920 --> 00:30:13,000 The man all in white against the man all in red. 536 00:30:14,200 --> 00:30:16,160 The referee’s happy, gives the signal 537 00:30:16,960 --> 00:30:19,280 and it’s Mateusz Klich who steps up for Leeds United. 538 00:30:19,600 --> 00:30:21,880 And Klich rolls it into the back of the net. 539 00:30:22,400 --> 00:30:26,080 Oh, yes, Mateusz Klich gives Leeds the lead 540 00:30:26,320 --> 00:30:27,960 just before half-time. 541 00:30:28,240 --> 00:30:31,680 And that is just what we needed. 542 00:30:32,120 --> 00:30:35,120 Leeds United one, Stoke City nil. 543 00:30:36,120 --> 00:30:38,200 In another tense encounter, 544 00:30:38,720 --> 00:30:41,240 Leeds hold a narrow lead at half-time. 545 00:30:43,000 --> 00:30:44,360 Focus on what’s in front of you. 546 00:30:44,520 --> 00:30:47,760 Forty-five minutes. Win. Win! 547 00:30:47,920 --> 00:30:50,800 I’d bring Hernandez on, the magic man. Bring him on. 548 00:30:50,920 --> 00:30:52,480 Bring him on, let him dictate. 549 00:30:52,720 --> 00:30:54,640 So a change apiece for the two teams. 550 00:30:54,760 --> 00:30:56,480 And it’s Tyler Roberts who goes off 551 00:30:56,800 --> 00:30:59,720 and Pablo Hernandez who comes on to replace him. 552 00:31:00,320 --> 00:31:01,360 Do it! 553 00:31:01,600 --> 00:31:04,200 Carries it forward the Northern Irishman, 554 00:31:04,360 --> 00:31:06,440 gets the ball back, great ball into Helder Costa. 555 00:31:06,560 --> 00:31:09,320 Helder Costa in space, holds it up... Yes! 556 00:31:09,760 --> 00:31:12,720 Helder Costa puts Leeds two up! 557 00:31:22,680 --> 00:31:24,480 There are so many players forward to aim at here. 558 00:31:24,720 --> 00:31:27,880 And then Hernandez switches play out to Kalvin Philips in a bit of space. 559 00:31:28,320 --> 00:31:29,760 They go further wide to Costa, 560 00:31:29,920 --> 00:31:32,520 keep Stoke pinned back around their own penalty area. 561 00:31:32,680 --> 00:31:34,320 Back it goes to Kalvin Philips, down the channel, 562 00:31:34,440 --> 00:31:37,200 Hernandez is onside, Pablo Hernandez from the byline. 563 00:31:37,320 --> 00:31:38,960 Cuts it back for Liam Cooper! 564 00:31:39,200 --> 00:31:41,400 Oh, how about that from Liam Cooper! 565 00:31:41,640 --> 00:31:45,160 What a finish from a fantastic team goal again 566 00:31:45,320 --> 00:31:47,440 from Leeds, the captain. 567 00:31:47,560 --> 00:31:51,400 The captain makes it Leeds United three, Stoke City nil. 568 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:55,120 Luke Ayling, can he play one over the top, what a ball from Ayling that is, 569 00:31:55,240 --> 00:31:57,960 how about that, now Helder Costa into the penalty area, 570 00:31:58,080 --> 00:32:00,040 Bamford lets it run for Hernandez! 571 00:32:03,600 --> 00:32:06,400 A goal, a goal, a goal! 572 00:32:06,720 --> 00:32:09,880 Pablo Hernandez guarantees 573 00:32:10,080 --> 00:32:12,360 a big, big win for Leeds United 574 00:32:12,520 --> 00:32:15,320 and that is a goal to relish. 575 00:32:16,480 --> 00:32:18,400 Leeds United five, Stoke nil. 576 00:32:18,920 --> 00:32:20,160 Pass the pressure ball on. 577 00:32:20,920 --> 00:32:23,440 Yep, Fulham, Brentford, West Brom, 578 00:32:23,960 --> 00:32:26,080 praying for a Leeds capitulation. 579 00:32:26,720 --> 00:32:29,160 Tell you what we’ll do, we’ll pass the pressure ball back on. 580 00:32:29,640 --> 00:32:30,880 Pass the hot potato. 581 00:32:31,120 --> 00:32:33,360 Yeah, yeah, you win your games. 582 00:32:33,480 --> 00:32:36,680 Ooh, Leeds, bad news, hot potato to Leeds. 583 00:32:37,120 --> 00:32:40,280 Oh, here you go, we’ll pass the hot potato back on again. 584 00:32:40,840 --> 00:32:44,200 We’re strong, the spirit is strong at Leeds United. 585 00:32:44,840 --> 00:32:48,280 I can feel it, he can feel it, you can feel it, 586 00:32:48,520 --> 00:32:51,920 everyone can feel it! Come on, Leeds! 587 00:32:54,480 --> 00:32:59,040 Leeds now face the most difficult game of their remaining four fixtures. 588 00:32:59,840 --> 00:33:03,160 A trip to play-off contenders, Swansea City. 589 00:33:05,520 --> 00:33:06,840 I remember one of my mates just saying, 590 00:33:07,000 --> 00:33:08,280 "You’re like a rubbish Banksy." 591 00:33:09,200 --> 00:33:12,080 "You know, you’ve got no money and no fame 592 00:33:12,360 --> 00:33:14,800 so let’s call you that ironically," or something. 593 00:33:14,920 --> 00:33:17,800 It had BB in it, I don’t know. I don’t know, who knows. 594 00:33:18,400 --> 00:33:21,520 Yeah. We have actually, yeah. There’s Bielsa with no head, 595 00:33:23,680 --> 00:33:26,240 there’s a full Bielsa 596 00:33:26,600 --> 00:33:30,560 and then here, we’ve got Bielsa with words. 597 00:33:36,520 --> 00:33:38,920 Following the death of Norman Hunter, 598 00:33:39,240 --> 00:33:43,360 Leeds United lost another legendary figure from the club’s history: 599 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:46,640 England international, Trevor Cherry. 600 00:33:47,920 --> 00:33:50,560 And in the build up to the game against Swansea City, 601 00:33:51,000 --> 00:33:54,640 another giant of Leeds’ golden era passes away. 602 00:33:55,560 --> 00:33:57,800 The man who played more games for the club 603 00:33:58,320 --> 00:34:01,200 than anyone else in its 100-year history: 604 00:34:02,040 --> 00:34:04,640 World Cup winner, Jack Charlton. 605 00:34:05,560 --> 00:34:09,280 Leeds have lost another legendary, legendary figure... 606 00:34:09,440 --> 00:34:12,800 Observation in memory of... . 607 00:34:12,920 --> 00:34:15,360 Come on, lads, do it for Big Jack. Come on. 608 00:34:18,360 --> 00:34:20,600 Ben White, looking for the run, the channelled ball... 609 00:34:20,720 --> 00:34:22,000 -He's in! -...Bamford’s in here. 610 00:34:22,160 --> 00:34:23,920 Bamford shoots and Woodman saves. 611 00:34:24,040 --> 00:34:26,160 And Woodman will get the second opportunity 612 00:34:26,400 --> 00:34:27,440 to get the ball clear. 613 00:34:27,720 --> 00:34:30,880 The two teams return to the dressing room at half-time 614 00:34:31,240 --> 00:34:32,880 with the game goalless. 615 00:34:34,840 --> 00:34:36,520 I feel horrible, my stomach is going. 616 00:34:37,120 --> 00:34:40,760 I'll be at LGI by the time we get promotion, it’s horrible. 617 00:34:41,400 --> 00:34:45,000 It’ll be fine, get Pablo on with his magic Harry Potter wand 618 00:34:45,920 --> 00:34:49,680 and he’ll create some magical bit of movement. 619 00:34:49,840 --> 00:34:51,120 -It’ll be fine. -It’ll be fine. 620 00:34:51,280 --> 00:34:53,000 I’m off for a lie down in a darkened room. 621 00:34:54,200 --> 00:34:55,240 Do you want some whisky, lads? 622 00:34:55,360 --> 00:34:57,920 I’ve got some whisky in there, I’ve got a few beers. Valium? 623 00:34:59,240 --> 00:35:02,760 In the second half, Leeds need inspiration. 624 00:35:03,720 --> 00:35:06,040 Leeds need Pablo Hernandez. 625 00:35:07,320 --> 00:35:10,200 Look, straight away, Pablo gets his wand out, 626 00:35:10,440 --> 00:35:13,880 gets his cape on and his pointy wizard hat. 627 00:35:14,360 --> 00:35:18,200 Swansea have got to get those men back and Leeds can try and exploit that. 628 00:35:18,440 --> 00:35:20,960 Klich, out wide it goes to Helder Costa, there's space. 629 00:35:21,160 --> 00:35:22,680 Come on, this is it, this is it. 630 00:35:22,800 --> 00:35:24,200 This is it, this is it... 631 00:35:24,800 --> 00:35:27,520 And there are men in the box and it comes to Pablo Hernandez... 632 00:35:27,760 --> 00:35:28,720 And Pablo Hernandez! 633 00:35:28,920 --> 00:35:31,360 Yes! 634 00:35:33,000 --> 00:35:33,960 Get in! 635 00:35:34,120 --> 00:35:38,320 -Get in, you beautiful Spanish wizard! -Goal, goal, goal! Hernandez! 636 00:35:39,040 --> 00:35:42,640 Swansea nil, Leeds United 1! 637 00:35:42,840 --> 00:35:45,040 You beautiful Spanish wizard. 638 00:35:47,760 --> 00:35:51,120 Oh, this is it, now, this is it! This could be it! 639 00:35:51,240 --> 00:35:53,880 I wish the fans had been there for Pablo’s goal at Swansea 640 00:35:54,080 --> 00:35:55,880 because that’s a moment that will live with me forever 641 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:57,280 and with everybody else. 642 00:36:05,960 --> 00:36:08,840 Yesterday, I got a lot of messages saying 643 00:36:09,000 --> 00:36:10,800 that people were crying because of him, 644 00:36:10,920 --> 00:36:12,280 that he’s God. 645 00:36:12,480 --> 00:36:16,000 They send me all these pictures and it’s kind of crazy because... 646 00:36:16,800 --> 00:36:19,400 I mean, you know, he's... I mean, he’s my husband 647 00:36:19,560 --> 00:36:21,600 so he’s a super normal person. 648 00:36:23,280 --> 00:36:25,960 You always remember more the goals 649 00:36:26,120 --> 00:36:28,920 that mean something special things, no? 650 00:36:29,040 --> 00:36:32,400 I think for us, this goal is not for me, 651 00:36:32,520 --> 00:36:35,280 I think for everybody around the club, 652 00:36:35,440 --> 00:36:39,840 around Leeds United, means something special 653 00:36:40,080 --> 00:36:42,480 because we know the importance of this game. 654 00:36:46,520 --> 00:36:49,960 To be able to carry the weight of this football club on your shoulders 655 00:36:50,200 --> 00:36:52,240 in the last minute at your old club, at Swansea, 656 00:36:52,560 --> 00:36:55,320 and do what he did, it takes something 657 00:36:55,440 --> 00:36:58,480 more than a good footballer to be able to do that. 658 00:37:00,240 --> 00:37:05,160 I just try to give my best in each game, 659 00:37:06,640 --> 00:37:08,640 every game, every day in the training ground. 660 00:37:08,800 --> 00:37:10,640 It’s my philosophy in football, 661 00:37:10,960 --> 00:37:13,080 always giving the 100 percent. 662 00:37:13,280 --> 00:37:14,600 This is my mentality, 663 00:37:14,760 --> 00:37:19,200 this is why I am here now 664 00:37:19,440 --> 00:37:21,440 in Leeds United. 665 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:27,720 There are now just three games remaining in the Championship. 666 00:37:28,920 --> 00:37:30,200 This time last season, 667 00:37:30,600 --> 00:37:33,320 Leeds lost a crucial away game to Brentford, 668 00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:37,440 which cost the club an automatic promotion place. 669 00:37:38,920 --> 00:37:42,520 This time around, Leeds face Barnsley at Elland Road, 670 00:37:43,360 --> 00:37:46,320 knowing a victory will put them within touching distance 671 00:37:46,840 --> 00:37:48,280 of achieving their dream. 672 00:37:49,680 --> 00:37:53,600 But they must earn the victory without Kalvin Phillips, 673 00:37:54,120 --> 00:37:57,360 who is injured and will miss the remainder of the season. 674 00:37:59,440 --> 00:38:02,880 Players gather in the centre circle, this is the first game at Elland Road 675 00:38:03,120 --> 00:38:04,960 since we lost another Leeds United legend 676 00:38:06,040 --> 00:38:08,280 in the shape of Jack Charlton. 677 00:38:22,120 --> 00:38:26,880 The game is tense and clear-cut chances are at a premium. 678 00:38:30,400 --> 00:38:34,040 Sees Dallas, set off a play into Bamford in the penalty area, 679 00:38:34,160 --> 00:38:36,680 Patrick Bamford challenged. He gets a second go! 680 00:38:36,800 --> 00:38:39,560 It’s there, it’s gone in, it's an own goal! 681 00:38:39,720 --> 00:38:41,800 and it doesn’t matter how they come, 682 00:38:42,040 --> 00:38:43,480 they just need to come 683 00:38:43,640 --> 00:38:46,760 and Leeds make the all-important breakthrough. 684 00:38:50,000 --> 00:38:52,480 Edge of the penalty area, he’s got space to cross, he goes in low, 685 00:38:52,640 --> 00:38:55,280 Leeds need to clear this. It’s still on the edge of the penalty area, 686 00:38:55,400 --> 00:38:57,000 driven in low and Meslier read it. 687 00:39:06,720 --> 00:39:08,320 Swings the ball into the penalty area 688 00:39:08,480 --> 00:39:10,560 and look at the space in there for Woodrow to shoot. 689 00:39:12,600 --> 00:39:15,120 Leeds are clinging to their narrow advantage 690 00:39:15,640 --> 00:39:17,400 with just seconds remaining. 691 00:39:25,960 --> 00:39:30,240 And the whistle goes to the mouth and Leeds United have won it. 692 00:39:30,760 --> 00:39:34,880 Oh, that’s huge, it’s a huge result for Leeds United. 693 00:39:35,120 --> 00:39:37,480 It’s been so, so difficult 694 00:39:37,880 --> 00:39:41,000 but that one goal in the first half 695 00:39:41,200 --> 00:39:44,440 has proved good enough and now you can reach out. 696 00:39:44,920 --> 00:39:48,000 And now, now you can almost touch it. 697 00:39:48,120 --> 00:39:50,840 You can almost touch the Premier League. 698 00:39:51,240 --> 00:39:53,560 One more point will do it for Leeds. 699 00:39:54,320 --> 00:39:56,760 Leeds take the vital three points. 700 00:39:57,200 --> 00:40:00,640 And now the pressure to win passes to second-placed West Brom. 701 00:40:02,720 --> 00:40:05,640 If they fail to win against Huddersfield Town the following day, 702 00:40:06,080 --> 00:40:08,040 Leeds United will be promoted. 703 00:40:18,640 --> 00:40:20,960 Leeds United staff and players 704 00:40:21,200 --> 00:40:25,760 have gathered to watch the West Brom game together at Elland Road. 705 00:40:44,200 --> 00:40:46,680 Huddersfield score a dramatic late goal 706 00:40:46,880 --> 00:40:49,000 and take the lead against West Brom. 707 00:40:57,840 --> 00:41:02,000 Leeds United are now just seconds away from promotion. 708 00:41:03,280 --> 00:41:04,600 Fucking hell, man. 709 00:41:25,680 --> 00:41:28,720 We are going up, I say we are going up! 710 00:41:40,200 --> 00:41:43,560 Babe, I’ll ring you later. I love you. I love you all. Bye, bye. 711 00:41:49,520 --> 00:41:50,720 Exactly, we've done it. 712 00:42:02,800 --> 00:42:05,840 Don’t you know, pump it up! The Whites are going up! 713 00:42:05,960 --> 00:42:09,200 All together! We’re top of the league! 714 00:42:09,360 --> 00:42:10,760 We’re top of the league! 715 00:42:11,560 --> 00:42:13,680 We are Leeds United! 716 00:42:15,360 --> 00:42:18,640 Nanny Val, Nanny Val, you’re on TV, what do you want to say? 717 00:42:20,360 --> 00:42:21,680 I’m... I’m... 718 00:42:22,000 --> 00:42:25,280 I’m... I’m lost for words, love. 719 00:42:25,600 --> 00:42:27,800 I am absolutely lost for words. 720 00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:31,080 Well, thank you for your support, you are an inspiration to us all. 721 00:42:31,200 --> 00:42:33,280 I love you, you beautiful creature. 722 00:42:34,920 --> 00:42:35,880 Thank you. 723 00:42:37,080 --> 00:42:38,480 Eddie Nketiah. 724 00:42:50,680 --> 00:42:53,920 If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again... 725 00:42:54,160 --> 00:42:55,520 the Leeds United way. 726 00:42:59,880 --> 00:43:02,200 In a spontaneous outpouring of joy, 727 00:43:02,600 --> 00:43:04,720 Leeds fans flock to Elland Road 728 00:43:04,880 --> 00:43:06,840 and gather outside the stadium. 729 00:43:13,160 --> 00:43:15,000 What, are we going outside or what? 730 00:43:15,200 --> 00:43:16,840 -Do you want to go outside? -It's proper risky. 731 00:43:23,360 --> 00:43:25,560 The Leeds fans outside Elland Road 732 00:43:25,920 --> 00:43:29,600 do not yet know the players are inside the stadium. 733 00:43:30,080 --> 00:43:31,240 Yes! 734 00:43:32,840 --> 00:43:34,560 Fuckin' hell, boys! 735 00:43:35,720 --> 00:43:37,040 We’ve done it and for the kids. 736 00:43:37,360 --> 00:43:38,920 I’ve been through it in my life before 737 00:43:39,080 --> 00:43:41,040 but for the kids who’ve never seen us go up, 738 00:43:41,200 --> 00:43:42,720 it’s brilliant and I’m so happy for them. 739 00:43:42,880 --> 00:43:46,400 And this manager, Bielsa, he is unreal, he is unreal. 740 00:43:46,720 --> 00:43:49,680 Leeds, Leeds, Leeds... 741 00:44:14,800 --> 00:44:17,720 Leeds, Leeds are falling apart 742 00:44:49,560 --> 00:44:54,040 Leeds, Leeds are falling apart, again 743 00:44:54,200 --> 00:44:55,360 Leeds... 744 00:45:00,520 --> 00:45:01,480 Don't go down there. 745 00:45:01,640 --> 00:45:03,920 I just feel like it’s a once in a lifetime time, I just have to. 746 00:45:14,960 --> 00:45:16,760 All Leeds, aren't we? 747 00:45:25,200 --> 00:45:26,280 The Leeds United players, 748 00:45:26,560 --> 00:45:29,200 board, and fans are together 749 00:45:29,360 --> 00:45:30,600 for this historical moment. 750 00:45:32,880 --> 00:45:34,560 But one man is missing. 751 00:45:37,440 --> 00:45:40,320 -Congratulations, boys, congratulations. -Thank you, thank you. 752 00:45:40,480 --> 00:45:43,080 Well done, a fantastic achievement. 753 00:46:24,280 --> 00:46:27,800 Marcelo Bielsa 754 00:46:38,160 --> 00:46:41,240 The celebrations run long into the night 755 00:46:41,720 --> 00:46:45,160 and Leeds United are going back to the Premier League 756 00:46:45,800 --> 00:46:48,200 after 16 years in the wilderness. 757 00:47:04,680 --> 00:47:07,240 Prior to Leeds’ trip to Derby County, 758 00:47:07,800 --> 00:47:11,800 results elsewhere mean that Leeds have not only secured promotion, 759 00:47:12,440 --> 00:47:14,760 they are guaranteed to finish first 760 00:47:15,320 --> 00:47:17,920 and win the Championship title. 761 00:47:20,360 --> 00:47:22,600 We’ve been through so much hurt, so much pain. 762 00:47:23,480 --> 00:47:26,920 Since we got relegated, I’ve lost my mum, 763 00:47:27,440 --> 00:47:29,640 got married, had three kids, lost my dad. 764 00:47:30,160 --> 00:47:33,360 Yeah, all that in 16 years. Incredible. 765 00:47:33,760 --> 00:47:35,280 But that pain, that hurt, 766 00:47:35,840 --> 00:47:39,080 when Coops lifts that trophy, à la Gordon Strachan, 767 00:47:39,440 --> 00:47:41,000 that’s when it’s all worth it. 768 00:47:43,480 --> 00:47:46,000 He rolls a little ball and it’s a great ball into the far side... 769 00:47:46,520 --> 00:47:49,760 what a goal! Look at that for Jamie Shackleton. 770 00:48:48,920 --> 00:48:50,960 Last time you saw me, I had tears in my eyes. 771 00:48:51,440 --> 00:48:52,840 I’ve got tears in my eyes now. 772 00:48:52,960 --> 00:48:55,880 Tears of joy and they’ve done it the perfect way this time. 773 00:48:56,360 --> 00:48:58,760 We're going up as champions and that is it. 774 00:48:58,920 --> 00:49:00,200 We’re Leeds and we’re back. 775 00:49:10,360 --> 00:49:12,960 The symbolism of our last kick 776 00:49:13,080 --> 00:49:15,160 of the Premier League season is Charlton at home. 777 00:49:15,360 --> 00:49:19,840 And our last kick of this godforsaken Championship league is no more. 778 00:49:23,360 --> 00:49:24,800 We have to love our past. 779 00:49:25,080 --> 00:49:26,840 We need to remember we are a glorious club. 780 00:49:27,120 --> 00:49:28,520 But now, the focus is not the past. 781 00:49:30,600 --> 00:49:31,680 It’s the future. 782 00:50:38,720 --> 00:50:40,200 Thank you for all your hard work, man. 783 00:50:40,360 --> 00:50:41,960 Thank you for all your hard work, Diego. 784 00:53:03,480 --> 00:53:07,640 I just want to remember, the reminder that you gave me is crazy. 785 00:53:07,920 --> 00:53:11,000 So, you know, I said right, 786 00:53:11,480 --> 00:53:12,840 and you proved me wrong. 787 00:53:13,000 --> 00:53:14,280 Right, let me tell you something, 788 00:53:14,400 --> 00:53:16,560 there is nothing in the business life 789 00:53:16,720 --> 00:53:20,360 that I experienced that could be compared with something... 790 00:53:20,720 --> 00:53:23,320 With the celebration. 791 00:53:23,440 --> 00:53:28,280 The feeling of achievement and the joy you reach... 792 00:53:28,440 --> 00:53:32,040 mainly because of how many people you impact.