Leeds United supporters have criticised the club's players after a video went viral on social media of the several members of the squad leaving their pre-match hotel and blanking fans, amid a plea from the LUFC Trust to identify one of the young supporters in order for the club to 'put things right'.
A Patrick Bamford goal was the only consolation for the Whites on Sunday afternoon, as they fumbled another chance to extend the gap between them and the relegation zone under Javi Gracia.
However, the players are now under further fire after walking past a fan holding out a book and a pen asking for autographs as they left their hotel, with players ignoring him despite him waving at them.
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A Leeds member of staff even stands in front of the boy before the 45-second video ends. In response, many have dug up an old clip of former manager Marcelo Bielsa who is seen getting out of his car and hugging a disabled fan who was waiting to cheer him on after their 3-1 win over Derby back in 2020 before talking to other fans afterwards.
While players are often instructed not to interact with supporters while on a pre-match schedule, many fans were disappointed by the lack of a wave or any acknowledgement of the fans, who were present on one of the longest away days of the season.
Supporters of the club, as well as fans from other teams, were left outraged by the video which when, coupled with their ensuing performance over the weekend, has meant some have questioned what has happened to the club they love.
Even former Leeds striker Brian Deane chimed in, with the star highlighting that whether a player is playing well or not, they must always interact with the fans to keep them on their side.
He wrote: "I’m not one to say too much on these issues because I was a player and occasionally was in poor form and felt embarrassed about it, however signing an autograph for a supporter is a way of keeping supporters well supporting you."
The club's Supporter's Trust have also confirmed they have reached out to the club in order to try and 'put things right' and have asked for any details of the boy's family.
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