Leeds United has announced ambitious plans to redevelop Elland Road, increasing capacity beyond 53,000 seats. The club's vision for the John Charles and Don Revie stands has generated excitement and cautious optimism among fans, with the Leeds United Supporters’ Trust welcoming the plan but urging for concrete action and progress.
The big news of the week at Leeds United has been the statement on the future ambitions for Elland Road ’s redevelopment. The Whites put more meat on the bones of how they see the future for the John Charles and Don Revie stands, while taking the capacity to beyond 53,000 seats.
“We're also pleased the club is committed to preserving the unique feel and atmosphere that makes Elland Road so special, this is one of the elements we will stay close to. It's encouraging to see the club have already started to engage with supporters in the early stages of this process, however, we as fans have heard these kinds of promises before.
New technology on trial What can be best described as a metal box the size of a shipping container was on the indoor pitch at Thorp Arch this week too. It’s a new form of training technology the club has been trying out and has proven especially popular with the goalkeepers. Under-21s learn their cup fate The National League Cup is a new competition this season and Leeds United under-21s will be a part of it. There are 32 teams in the competition, which is divided into four regional groups of eight teams.
Along with these dates, Scott Gardner's team will visit Gateshead on Wednesday, November 6, FC Halifax Town on Tuesday, December 3, and Tamworth on Tuesday, January 21. Be aware fixtures can change.
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