Chelsea superfan gets it spot on with reluctant new Leeds United admission
Leeds United have a heated rivalry with Chelsea.
The tensions between Leeds and the London side date back to fierce confrontations on and off the pitch in the 1960s and 1970s, when the sides were both fighting for domestic and European honours.
The 1970 FA Cup final between the sides, which the Londoners won after a replay, is regarded as one of the most physical matches of all time.
The Chelsea Headhunters and Leeds Service Crew were two of the most notorious hooligan firms and had several encounters with each other in the 1970s and 1980s.
Leeds receive support from Chelsea fan Rory Jennings
Leeds are facing a tough battle to survive in the Premier League this season after securing promotion from the Championship last time out.
However, Chelsea superfan Rory Jennings would like them to stay in the division, despite the rivalry between the two clubs.
Speaking on talkSPORT (28 July, 20:37pm), he said: “The Premier League is a far better place with Leeds United in it, I don’t like Leeds, I am a Chelsea fan.
“Everybody has to admit, even Chelsea fans of a particular era, who really do detest Leeds United and have them as our biggest rival.
“Even that genre of Chelsea fan, my father for example, would tell you that Leeds United in the top-flight is their rightful place.”
Jennings is spot on with Leeds claims
Jennings’ reluctant admission is spot on, the Elland Road outfit belongs in the top-flight, it is as simple as that.
For starters, they are England’s 15th most successful club, with a total of nine major honours, including three league titles, an FA Cup and a League Cup.
They also have one of the most passionate fan bases in the country, and their home ground is iconic and worthy of elite football on a regular basis, rather than just once every few years.
Their rivalries with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United need to be played out, rather than the Peacocks languishing in the Championship and watching as their rivals win trophies.
- Leeds have spent just three of the last 21 seasons in the top flight, and even spent three in League One between 2007 and 2010.
The hope will be that it is different this time and they can stay in the top flight for a long time, whether that can be achieved or not, remains to be seen.
The 49ers Enterprises group have made great signings for Farke after trusting him to take on the challenge, but the investment must continue if they are to have any chance of staying up.
If they sign a few more quality players, then Jennings may just get his wish and Leeds might stay in the division.
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