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Daniel Lewis

Mon 25 May 2026 16:10, UK

Ethan Ampadu let his frustrations known to referee Anthony Taylor during Leeds United‘s disappointing final-day defeat at West Ham United.

Leeds skipper Ampadu endured a disappointing afternoon at the London Stadium on Sunday, as did most of his teammates, as Leeds went down 3-0.

It was a bad way to end what has otherwise ben a superb first season back in the Premier League for Daniel Farke‘s men.

Leeds were unhappy with some decisions made by referee Taylor, although ultimately West Ham – who had plenty to play for – were the better side.

As the dust settles on the contest in East London, an unseen moment has been shared.

Ethan Ampadu not happy with decision at London Stadium

Ampadu has been superb for Leeds this season and has led by example throughout in the engine room.

That is why off-days for the Whites, such as the one we saw over the weekend, is something supporters will be able to accept.

Covering some unseen moments in an article for Yorkshire Evening News, Graham Smyth pointed out that the Wales international was not happy with one decision in particular from the man in the middle.

“Ampadu making mischief by suggesting Hammers sub Callum Wilson was impeding him from a run-up for a long throw, standing in such a position to make it almost true,” Smyth wrote.

“The Leeds skipper was then screaming at the referee after being denied a decision, their earlier tenderness long forgotten.”

In the end, goals from Taty Castellanos, Jarrod Bowen and Callum Wilson earned the three points for West Ham, who were relegated despite the impressive win.

Ampadu has already dropped a hint on his Leeds future

Ampadu has looked well at home back in the Premier League and it is little wonder there have been the odd murmurings regarding his future at Elland Road.

The 25-year-old is under contract in West Yorkshire until the end of next season, so Leeds will be eager to extend that by another couple of years.

Speaking last week, Ampadu dropped a hint he could sign a new contract in what would be a massive boost for the Whites.

Supporters want to see some big-money signings arrive over the close-season, but keeping hold of key players – which Ampadu very much is – is also vital.

Let’s just hope talks are ongoing behind the scenes and an announcement of some sort is made on that front before long.