Elland Road - Redevelopment Plans Pt.1

May 22, 2025

Elland Road Redevelopment - 2025

Wednesday 21st May 2025

Now that things have settled down with our promotion to the Premier League, I’ve had a chance to look at the plans for the development of Elland Road into a 53,000/56,000 stadium. This has been a long time coming and it’s not before time. With Elland Road being sold out every week and I know personally that I haven’t been lucky in getting any extra tickets for family all last season despite trying online unsuccessfully, the capacity increase must be done. As well as the West Stand deteriorating every year and the facilities in the Kop leaving a lot to be desired, I‘m looking forward to what will be done to replace these stands.

I was given the chance to look at the stadium video that was released and I can honestly say that it looks impressive. Although I would have liked a one stand Kop, I can understand why it was done the way they designed it as there will be disabled places available in front of more boxes. The lower part of the Kop remains the same size as it is now which I feel is a good thing. The one thing that is needed is space on the concourses which looks to have been taken into account plus improved toilet facilities. I would love to see the south stand seats put back in once the boxes can be relocated with the development. A stand like the Kop design would be a good way forward in future but obviously we need to concentrate on the West first then the Kop. It’s exciting times going forward and I’m looking forward to capturing the developments with my regular photos when attending games at Elland Road.

The one thing going forward is to ensure that the loyal every day fan is not priced out of attending games there. We have a fantastic loyal worldwide fanbase which needs to be nurtured. When things are good as they are now, you have no need to encourage fans to come back as they will always try to get there when they are able. I’ve been there through the good and bad times and only a few years ago, you couldn’t give a ticket away for love nor money so the club can never take anything for granted on that basis.

I’m looking forward to seeing the development get off the ground and although there has been a fans’ representation group, I am look forward to the wider fan base given a chance to air their views. LUFC – Marching on Together!"

LUFC – Marching on Together!

Don't Forget!

Elland Road Stadium public exhibition - Centenary Pavilion 22nd & 23rd May

Leeds United fans – just a reminder that the public exhibition for the exciting Elland Road stadium improvements is taking place this Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd May in the Centenary Pavilion.

Back in April, the club revealed some fantastic images showing what a modernised Elland Road could look like, and now’s your chance to find out more and see it all up close with more images available, more detailed information about the development, a full scale model of the stadium and perhaps an additional little visitor from our last triumphant Championship season! 🏆

The exhibition opens Thursday from 12 noon to 8.00pm and on Friday from 2.00pm to 8.00pm, so there’s plenty of time to pop in. I’ll be heading there Thursday evening and hope to see plenty of you there too! It’s always good to catch up with fellow fans and see what’s in store for the future of our beloved ground.

Video & Fly-through

Video Courtesy of Leeds United

Elevation Images

New West Stand

from Elland Road

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New North Stand

from M62

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New North & West Stands

from M62

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New West Stand

from East Stand Seating

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Champions Parade- 5th May 2025- Leeds

May 6, 2025

Champions Parade Monday 5th May 2025 - Leeds What a day. First of all, a BBC Radio Leeds interview at 7.10am, then a trip to Selby market to get our Doubtfires ice cream before heading to Leeds to the Champions parade. We managed to park up and aimed to go and meet the rest of the family on Boar Lane. Well, that was the intention, but we got as far as City Square and couldn’t get near enough to cross the road to the other side. We decided to head back to the Headrow then but in hindsight, maybe should have headed towards Wellington Street. We’d heard trains weren’t stopping to pick fans up on their way to Leeds as the trains were full, so it wasn’t unexpected that it was so packed everywhere. It was a good atmosphere and party mood but by the time the three open topped buses arrived two hours later where we were, everyone was frozen. There was so much smoke from the flares that we could hardly see the players which was a shame. The good thing was meeting up with other Leeds fans as we headed to Millennium Square. Whilst I went into Wetherspoons, a tree broke and a lad fell out of it. A crowd round him immediately and the police arrived but I saw him stood up surrounded by them, so we left. Conflicting stories are being heard but hopefully all turns out well. I’ve also seen a video of three people falling through a bus shelter roof so hopefully they aren’t too badly injured. Today was a special day for Leeds fans giving us all the chance to celebrate with the team. I’m sure there will be plenty of sore heads but soak it in as it’s been a fantastic experience. We eventually got home just before 5pm which was lucky, as I was due to be on BBC Radio 5 live at 5.20pm so it’s been a busy three days for me. With the 50th anniversary of Paris 75 coming up, the film being released about it will be in cinemas on the 28th May, which is 50 years to the day. I was interviewed for this one so will look forward to going to see it but will look at posting about our European trips in the run up to the day. I’m looking forward to a few days of relaxation now but will try and answer any comments on social media as soon as I can. LUFC – Marching on Together!

Player of the Year Awards 2024/25- 4th May - 24/25

May 5, 2025

Player of the Year Awards 2024/25 Sunday 4th May 2025 - Elland Road I'm so glad my sister Erica persuaded me to join her at the awards tonight as it was a great evening and an excellent end to the season. It was great catching up with people and thank you to everyone who took the time to speak to me. I'm also grateful for the lovely comments about what I do which is greatly appreciated. I also took the time to thank Joe Rodon in person for bringing my granddaughter Alexis onto the pitch as a mascot last Monday. There's a great vibe about the club and I'm looking forward to continuing Marching on Together! LUFC – Marching on Together!

Champions Trophy Presentation- 3rd May - 24/25

May 4, 2025

Leeds United - Champions Trophy Presentation Saturday 3rd May 2025 - Home Park 2024/25 Season As the seconds ticked down, Plymouth had a couple of attacks giving us some anxious moments before the final whistle blew and everyone including the team went nuts. The songs rang out from the Leeds fans celebrating our promotion to the Premier League as Champions with an impressive 100 points. It turned out that Burnley had 100 points too, but our goal difference was far superior thank goodness. Tremendous, joyous scenes both on and off the pitch as the team went off before coming out again to be presented with the trophy. It turns out there was quite a gathering of Leeds fans in the stand to our left too. Happy, smiling and ecstatic Leeds fans although we couldn’t quite believe we had done it. Being able to celebrate the promotion with the team was brilliant because when we last won the league under Bielsa, we weren’t allowed to join in the celebrations due to covid. I’m not sure how long we all stayed in the ground celebrating but what a great feeling it was. LUFC – Marching on Together!