Leeds United are back in the Premier League. The one line every supporter has dreamed of all season. Five words that carry the weight of an entire campaign.
It’s a phrase that resonates beyond football—it’s about the spirit of a whole city. For 106 years, Leeds has worn its white, yellow, and blue colors with pride, enduring two world wars, economic downturns, and even a global pandemic.
Through all of it, one club has been a constant source of joy—and occasionally heartache. Leeds United never make it easy, but that’s part of the magic. The joy of sunshine always feels sweeter after the rain.
That 6-0 win over Stoke City gave fans a rare afternoon of relaxed enjoyment, even if it came during a downpour. Then it was straight to the pubs, eyes glued to Sheffield United’s game against Burnley. Everyone knows how that story ended.
The road back to the top flight is full of challenges and stumbles, some unavoidable. But that only makes finally arriving all the more rewarding.
This return isn’t just about the players—it’s about the people, the local pubs and takeaways, the schools and markets, the hot dog vendors, bakers, and butchers. Leeds is back where it belongs: among the elite.
This city is built on resilience, on turning up and pushing through no matter the odds. It’s about perseverance. It’s about marching on.
The scenes outside Elland Road on Monday said it all—a release of passion, effort, and pride. Relief, elation, and hope lit up every face in the crowd.
Daniel Farke may not have the almost mythical status of Marcelo Bielsa, but he’s now etched into the club’s history. For the first time since the Premier League began in 1992, Leeds have won promotion with fans in the stands.
Bielsa and captain Liam Cooper had to celebrate in empty stadiums during the pandemic-hit 2020 season. They’ll always be remembered as the first to lead the club back. But this group—this team—has earned every bit of praise.
When Farke arrived, the message was simple: promotion wasn’t optional. In the chaos of the Championship, anything less would be failure.
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