EastStandUpper
@eaststandupper.bsky.social
Arcane facts, dubious insights and unjustly confident opinions on Leeds United Football Club.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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January 14, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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I really liked Jack Harrison... after a mediocre start, he was excellent for two seasons. But for his sake, our sake and his standing among the fans' sake, he definitely should have left in Jan 2023. The goodwill is basically zero now, so whatever wages we can shift is very welcome. #lufc
January 13, 2026 at 10:46 AM
I really liked Jack Harrison... after a mediocre start, he was excellent for two seasons. But for his sake, our sake and his standing among the fans' sake, he definitely should have left in Jan 2023. The goodwill is basically zero now, so whatever wages we can shift is very welcome. #lufc
The hill I will die on: Leeds-Derby isn't a multi-generational rivalry built on the animosity between Don Revie and Brian Clough. It was briefly a top-of-the-table clash in the early-1970s but has since become, Play-Off semi-final aside, just another fixture. The Damned United isn't history. #lufc
January 12, 2026 at 7:44 AM
The hill I will die on: Leeds-Derby isn't a multi-generational rivalry built on the animosity between Don Revie and Brian Clough. It was briefly a top-of-the-table clash in the early-1970s but has since become, Play-Off semi-final aside, just another fixture. The Damned United isn't history. #lufc
Enjoyed that… not firing on all cylinders, obviously, but thought we played some nice stuff in patches. And it was a decent showing for Gnonto, who I wish we’d see more of in the Prem. Love him. #lufc
January 11, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Enjoyed that… not firing on all cylinders, obviously, but thought we played some nice stuff in patches. And it was a decent showing for Gnonto, who I wish we’d see more of in the Prem. Love him. #lufc
343? Harrison and Gnonto as WBs?
January 11, 2026 at 11:14 AM
343? Harrison and Gnonto as WBs?
Silver linings from last night:
- Brenden renaissance continues
- Rodon's return
- DCL is back in the goals
- Defeat offers a timely reminder that we still need to look down not up until safety is secured...
- ... and it ought to remove any complacency about the need for recruits.
#lufc
- Brenden renaissance continues
- Rodon's return
- DCL is back in the goals
- Defeat offers a timely reminder that we still need to look down not up until safety is secured...
- ... and it ought to remove any complacency about the need for recruits.
#lufc
January 8, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Silver linings from last night:
- Brenden renaissance continues
- Rodon's return
- DCL is back in the goals
- Defeat offers a timely reminder that we still need to look down not up until safety is secured...
- ... and it ought to remove any complacency about the need for recruits.
#lufc
- Brenden renaissance continues
- Rodon's return
- DCL is back in the goals
- Defeat offers a timely reminder that we still need to look down not up until safety is secured...
- ... and it ought to remove any complacency about the need for recruits.
#lufc
Harsh… but we looked like a team capable of conceding 4 tonight. We were never quite compact enough and our left-hand side felt particularly vulnerable. Get home, get the feet up and take comfort from the fact we’re no worse off than we were at kick-off. #lufc
January 7, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Harsh… but we looked like a team capable of conceding 4 tonight. We were never quite compact enough and our left-hand side felt particularly vulnerable. Get home, get the feet up and take comfort from the fact we’re no worse off than we were at kick-off. #lufc
Feels like West Ham have given us the night off tonight... not saying we don't try to win but their result takes the pressure off a stretched and tired squad after three games in 7 days. Play the kids + Longstaff vs Derby and come back refreshed and refocused in 10 days' time. #lufc
January 7, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Feels like West Ham have given us the night off tonight... not saying we don't try to win but their result takes the pressure off a stretched and tired squad after three games in 7 days. Play the kids + Longstaff vs Derby and come back refreshed and refocused in 10 days' time. #lufc
Reminder: The BBC keeps giving this bigoted c**t a platform. “A non-people”? Hideous.
January 6, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Reminder: The BBC keeps giving this bigoted c**t a platform. “A non-people”? Hideous.
"Clubs typically handle such incidents internally, but with social media amplifying every detail, the pressure mounts."
Dismal AI slop. #lufc
Dismal AI slop. #lufc
January 6, 2026 at 12:13 PM
"Clubs typically handle such incidents internally, but with social media amplifying every detail, the pressure mounts."
Dismal AI slop. #lufc
Dismal AI slop. #lufc
January 5, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Fine. Bank the point. Annoying to concede the equaliser so soon after scoring but with the absences and the short turnaround time, that’s a decent enough result… keeps the unbeaten run going and stretches the gap to the relegation spots. Mind you, if Piroe’s shot had dropped in… #lufc
January 4, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Fine. Bank the point. Annoying to concede the equaliser so soon after scoring but with the absences and the short turnaround time, that’s a decent enough result… keeps the unbeaten run going and stretches the gap to the relegation spots. Mind you, if Piroe’s shot had dropped in… #lufc
Not exactly the barn-storming clash we were expecting/wanting… but we’re missing that little bit of quality/composure that the missing trio bring. Bijol is stepping up and we’re unlucky not to be ahead but they’re creating the better openings. A switch to a four incoming? #lufc
January 4, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Not exactly the barn-storming clash we were expecting/wanting… but we’re missing that little bit of quality/composure that the missing trio bring. Bijol is stepping up and we’re unlucky not to be ahead but they’re creating the better openings. A switch to a four incoming? #lufc
Missing two of the on-field generals today… need Bijol, Justin, Struijk and Stach to do the leadership stuff and everyone else to run, harry and press 10% more than they have all season. Just give it everything and we’ll see what happens. #lufc
January 4, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Missing two of the on-field generals today… need Bijol, Justin, Struijk and Stach to do the leadership stuff and everyone else to run, harry and press 10% more than they have all season. Just give it everything and we’ll see what happens. #lufc
Opportunity has been knocking pretty loudly for #lufc in the last couple of weeks… and while the fixture list continues to throw up major hurdles, the discipline and focus of Anfield should help us get to FA Cup weekend with the cushion in tact. 30 points is starting to feel like a major milestone.
January 3, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Opportunity has been knocking pretty loudly for #lufc in the last couple of weeks… and while the fixture list continues to throw up major hurdles, the discipline and focus of Anfield should help us get to FA Cup weekend with the cushion in tact. 30 points is starting to feel like a major milestone.
What an incredible point that is… a proper 1997 special: hard-working, disciplined and fully focused for 90+ minutes. Two points off the champions, unbeaten in 6 and with a clean sheet at Anfield without our stalwart CB? We’re in a good place. #lufc
January 1, 2026 at 7:31 PM
What an incredible point that is… a proper 1997 special: hard-working, disciplined and fully focused for 90+ minutes. Two points off the champions, unbeaten in 6 and with a clean sheet at Anfield without our stalwart CB? We’re in a good place. #lufc
Nicely drab… and oddly lacking any real intensity. We look pretty limited and Gudmundsson is having an interesting evening, but we’re generally keeping our shape and getting our toe in. Setting us up for a DCL/Gnonto cameo? #lufc
January 1, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Nicely drab… and oddly lacking any real intensity. We look pretty limited and Gudmundsson is having an interesting evening, but we’re generally keeping our shape and getting our toe in. Setting us up for a DCL/Gnonto cameo? #lufc
New Year’s Day at Anfield as a newly promoted team brings back grim memories of 1991 and a sobering 3-0 defeat… it was a similar tale at Spurs under Bielsa in 2021, too. So forgive me parking the optimism today and just hoping we’re in decent nick for the visit of you-know-who on Sunday. #lufc
January 1, 2026 at 9:57 AM
New Year’s Day at Anfield as a newly promoted team brings back grim memories of 1991 and a sobering 3-0 defeat… it was a similar tale at Spurs under Bielsa in 2021, too. So forgive me parking the optimism today and just hoping we’re in decent nick for the visit of you-know-who on Sunday. #lufc
For Liverpool (and then Man U), can we bring in Justin to RCB? Then we can be 4231 in possession (a la Rodon vs Palace) and 532 out of it. Feels like that's a better way to challenge Liverpool's dodgy FBs while also keeping the ball better. 532 wasn't great against them at ER. #lufc
December 31, 2025 at 6:56 AM
For Liverpool (and then Man U), can we bring in Justin to RCB? Then we can be 4231 in possession (a la Rodon vs Palace) and 532 out of it. Feels like that's a better way to challenge Liverpool's dodgy FBs while also keeping the ball better. 532 wasn't great against them at ER. #lufc