Former Soccer Saturday host Jeff Stelling is confident in Leeds United’s ability to secure a promotion to the Premier League this season. Despite the disappointment of their loss in the Championship Play-Off final last year, Stelling believes that the Whites have what it takes to make a successful return to the top flight of English football.
Leeds faced challenges during the recent transfer window, with key players like Archie Gray and Crysencio Summerville moving to the Premier League. However, Stelling, along with former Blackpool boss Ian Holloway, remain optimistic about the team’s chances for promotion.
In a discussion on talkSPORT about Leeds’ upcoming clash against Portsmouth, Stelling expressed his belief in the team’s potential for success. “I think Leeds have a great chance of going up. I thought they would last season as well,” he confidently stated.
Holloway also weighed in on Leeds’ prospects, acknowledging the difficulties they faced in retaining top players and managing their wage bill. Despite the challenges, he commended manager Daniel Farke’s abilities and predicted that Leeds could still achieve promotion this season.
As the Championship campaign is set to kick off this weekend, the anticipation is high for Leeds United fans. The opening game against Portsmouth promises to be an exciting clash between two clubs with passionate supporters, with Portsmouth now also back in the limelight of English football. With Stelling and Holloway both backing Leeds for success, the team will be looking to prove their worth and secure their long-awaited return to the Premier League.
