Here is the Leeds United morning digest on Monday, July 20.
The pictures Leeds fans have been waiting to see
Leeds carried on their weekend of celebrations with a 3-1 victory against Derby County at Pride Park following their promotion to the Premier League.
Chris Martin put the Rams 1-0 up, but goals from Pablo Hernandez, Jamie Shackleton and an own goal from Mathew Clarke secured a 3-1 win for the champions.
Marcelo Bielsa’s team celebrated on the pitch at full-time, with banners, champagne and even a flare.
Here are the best pictures from a great day at Pride Park.
Every word Bielsa said on promotion following Derby win
Bielsa spoke to the press after Leeds’ comeback against Derby, and the Argentine manager was delighted with his players.
The Leeds boss said: “(I’m) very happy. It’s a lot of joy. After a match like this one that was with a good performance, very, very happy.
“Leeds is very passionate. People were expecting this promotion with a lot of hope. So, it’s not difficult to imagine the happiness that people are feeling at this moment for this promotion.”
Read every word that Bielsa had to say on the promotion, the celebrations and the love from the supporters following the 3-1 victory here.
Bamford’s heartfelt Bielsa tribute
Leeds striker Patrick Bamford has paid tribute to his manager Bielsa following the Whites’ 27th league win of the season.
Bamford has been an integral part to Bielsa’s side being crowned champions this season and had nothing but nice things to say about his gaffer.
The Leeds striker told Sky Sports: “(I owe Bielsa) everything. I can’t speak highly enough about him. There’s been times this year where I’ve been through some rough patches, maybe not scoring the goals, but offering other things to the team.
“He’s always been the one to support me. I owe him a lot. I can’t really put into words how much it means with the amount of trust he’s put into me.”
