EastStandUpper
@eaststandupper.bsky.social
Arcane facts, dubious insights and unjustly confident opinions on Leeds United Football Club.
I think we're capable of a point per game from here... but the fixture still looks tricky, especially in February. Another win on the road would be good for morale.
January 18, 2026 at 6:01 AM
I think we're capable of a point per game from here... but the fixture still looks tricky, especially in February. Another win on the road would be good for morale.
37-38 ought to be enough… 4 more wins.
January 17, 2026 at 5:47 PM
37-38 ought to be enough… 4 more wins.
… and win well. Want some demoralisation.
January 17, 2026 at 5:43 PM
… and win well. Want some demoralisation.
Yeah, it’s definitely not a case of 26 points keeps you up this season… need 37-38 to be sure?
January 17, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Yeah, it’s definitely not a case of 26 points keeps you up this season… need 37-38 to be sure?
We now have the same number of wins and points as Leicester, who finished in the last relegation spot, managed all last season… #lufc
Ah, man… that is huge! Well deserved in the end, too. After a nip-tuck first half, I thought we put the squeeze on after the break, won the second balls and started creating chances. Aaronson outstanding again; love how he’s managed to turn busyness into purpose. Redemption for Gabi, too. #lufc
January 17, 2026 at 5:37 PM
We now have the same number of wins and points as Leicester, who finished in the last relegation spot, managed all last season… #lufc
I’m still looking down until the maths tell me it’s done… but no doubt a few teams above us are shifting a little uneasily in their seats.
January 17, 2026 at 5:16 PM
I’m still looking down until the maths tell me it’s done… but no doubt a few teams above us are shifting a little uneasily in their seats.
Could have done without West Ham’s winner, mind… but doesn’t change much. Same gap, one fewer game to play.
January 17, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Could have done without West Ham’s winner, mind… but doesn’t change much. Same gap, one fewer game to play.
Ah, man… that is huge! Well deserved in the end, too. After a nip-tuck first half, I thought we put the squeeze on after the break, won the second balls and started creating chances. Aaronson outstanding again; love how he’s managed to turn busyness into purpose. Redemption for Gabi, too. #lufc
January 17, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Ah, man… that is huge! Well deserved in the end, too. After a nip-tuck first half, I thought we put the squeeze on after the break, won the second balls and started creating chances. Aaronson outstanding again; love how he’s managed to turn busyness into purpose. Redemption for Gabi, too. #lufc
Want Gnonto on… and maybe a quick look at Buonanotte.
January 17, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Want Gnonto on… and maybe a quick look at Buonanotte.
Enjoyable half, that. Fulham have nimble, mobile midfielders finding pockets of space… we have a decent press and plenty of snap in the tackle. Aaronson having another good game, although he did waste the chance of the half. Coin toss, this. #lufc
January 17, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Enjoyable half, that. Fulham have nimble, mobile midfielders finding pockets of space… we have a decent press and plenty of snap in the tackle. Aaronson having another good game, although he did waste the chance of the half. Coin toss, this. #lufc
He’s up there… his stint at Stoke has brought the average down a bit.
January 16, 2026 at 10:55 AM
He’s up there… his stint at Stoke has brought the average down a bit.
Less than half his career total has been as a loan player... last couple of years with us have evened that out. Can't believe he's only 25.
January 16, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Less than half his career total has been as a loan player... last couple of years with us have evened that out. Can't believe he's only 25.
Yeah, he had three full seasons on loan with us... after a spell on loan at Boro. Then he's just completed 2 years on loan at Everton. So, in England, it's basically 2.5 seasons out of 8.5 playing for his parent club.
January 16, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Yeah, he had three full seasons on loan with us... after a spell on loan at Boro. Then he's just completed 2 years on loan at Everton. So, in England, it's basically 2.5 seasons out of 8.5 playing for his parent club.
Random thought: Are there any other players who have played a higher percentage of their football career on loan than Jack Harrison? Must be getting on for two-thirds of his first-team appearances have been for clubs other than the one who owns him... #lufc
January 16, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Random thought: Are there any other players who have played a higher percentage of their football career on loan than Jack Harrison? Must be getting on for two-thirds of his first-team appearances have been for clubs other than the one who owns him... #lufc
We seemed destined to sign anyone at Sheff United or Burnley who had a decent season…
January 15, 2026 at 7:59 PM
We seemed destined to sign anyone at Sheff United or Burnley who had a decent season…
Just before my time... but understand he never quite settled. Although it was a *very* functional team he was trying to enrich.
January 15, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Just before my time... but understand he never quite settled. Although it was a *very* functional team he was trying to enrich.
By the way, loved @berencross.bsky.social’s “hypothetical” question to Farke about signing a player who had previously turned him down at the 11th hour. You know, not relating to anyone in particular… #lufc
January 15, 2026 at 3:55 PM
By the way, loved @berencross.bsky.social’s “hypothetical” question to Farke about signing a player who had previously turned him down at the 11th hour. You know, not relating to anyone in particular… #lufc
A horrible transfer, that… was great at Swansea from what I remember.
January 15, 2026 at 3:10 PM
A horrible transfer, that… was great at Swansea from what I remember.
Yeah, gives us a talented option at the top of the pitch. Hope there's another surprise up our sleeve... perfect time for another injection of confidence.
January 15, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Yeah, gives us a talented option at the top of the pitch. Hope there's another surprise up our sleeve... perfect time for another injection of confidence.
Will be our fourth Argentinian by my count... after Sabella, Becchio and Bessone. #lufc
Five months later than first hoped, Leeds United are close to finalising a loan deal for Facundo Buonanotte. The 21-year-old's head was turned by Chelsea last August, while his Leeds-bound plane idled on the runway.
Significant reinforcement in the final third. The left-footer they wanted. #lufc
Significant reinforcement in the final third. The left-footer they wanted. #lufc
Leeds close to completing Facundo Buonanotte loan from Brighton
The proposed deal would see the attacking midfielder's Chelsea loan ended early to allow his move to Elland Road.
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Will be our fourth Argentinian by my count... after Sabella, Becchio and Bessone. #lufc
... although the pic you posted does exaggerate the difference a bit.
January 15, 2026 at 12:12 PM
... although the pic you posted does exaggerate the difference a bit.
Hasn't played for Brighton this season, just Chelsea. Elliott made one sub appearance for Liverpool pre-Villa.
January 15, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Hasn't played for Brighton this season, just Chelsea. Elliott made one sub appearance for Liverpool pre-Villa.
Clear difference in stature... I think it was John Sadler who described him as a "big bear of a man".
January 15, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Clear difference in stature... I think it was John Sadler who described him as a "big bear of a man".
No, a mirror account, which pulls his feed from X.
January 15, 2026 at 11:58 AM
No, a mirror account, which pulls his feed from X.
Don was a good half a foot taller than Billy, surely...? 5.11/6ft to 5.5in?
January 15, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Don was a good half a foot taller than Billy, surely...? 5.11/6ft to 5.5in?