Georginio Rutter's gesture to Leeds fans after slap to the head - unseen moments in Brighton loss
Leeds' reunion with Georginio Rutter on Saturday was not a happy one.
Leeds were comfortably beaten 3-0 by Brighton at the AMEX Stadium on 1 November, for their fifth loss in 10 Premier League matches.
Goals from Danny Welbeck, and a double from Diego Gomez were the difference between the sides, as the Seagulls showed their class against Daniel Farke's side.
Here, MOT Leeds News highlights three things that you may have missed in the defeat.
Georginio Rutter shows his class with Leeds gesture
Georginio Rutter left Leeds to join Brighton in 2024 after they activated his release clause, and he proved his class with a gesture before kick-off.
The Frenchman hugged several members of the visiting backroom staff as he prepared for the contest.
According to Graham Smyth, via his X account, Whites skipper Ethan Ampadu came over and slapped his former teammate on the back of the head in a playful manner to interrupt the niceties.
He said: "First blood Ampadu. Nicely delivered jumping slap to the back of Georginio Rutter's head while the Frenchman was hugging Leeds backroom staff members."
Jayden Bogle baffled at Daniel Farke decision in Brighton loss
Jayden Bogle was one of the worst players on the pitch for Leeds, so it was no surprise when he was replaced in the 77th minute.
There was a debate between the player and the coaching staff after the withdrawal, with Bogle not happy that he was taken off.
- Bogle played 77 minutes in the Peacocks' defeat to the Seagulls
- He made one error that led to a goal and only one recovery in the clash
- He only attempted one duel and did not win it, in a poor showing
He should have no complaints about going off, but it seems as though he does, even after such a dismal performance, from a usually reliable star.
Taking to X, Beren Cross said: "Some debate between Bogle and the staff about his withdrawal. Don't think he understood why he was taken off."
Rutter claps the Leeds support at full-time
Usually, players go over and clap their own supporters at the end of the match.
However, Rutter also went over to the travelling supporters and applauded them after the contest was over.
Graham Smyth said, via X: "Rutter going and applauding the Leeds fans who are still in the ground, gets a nice reception."
It was a classy gesture from the ex-Whites ace, and one that will only make fans miss him even more.
It shows that there is no bitterness over his exit, and he still holds a soft spot for his former club and the supporters who embraced him as one of their own.
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