Brawls have not been too frequent for Leeds United in recent years, but Jesse Marsch backed his players for their parts in the bust-up with Barnsley on Wednesday. Liam Kitching and Cody Drameh were at the heart of the flashpoint which saw both teams pile in on one another at Elland Road in the second half.
Kitching, a former Thorp Arch academy prospect, was seen pushing Drameh in front of the Norman Hunter Stand, but it’s unclear why he did it. That pair and Leo Hjelde, who came flying in at full pelt to back-up Drameh, were ultimately booked for their parts by John Brooks.
“Loved it,” said Marsch. “To be fair, they all stood up for each other, but didn't cross the line. It's really important everybody has each other's back.
