Alan Brazil was caught off guard by the dramatic turn of events in the Championship after Leeds United suffered a 1-0 defeat to Portsmouth at Fratton Park. The loss, along with a recent draw against West Brom, has allowed Sheffield United to catch up to them in the standings while Burnley sits just two points behind. With only 10 games remaining, Leeds now face the possibility of missing out on automatic promotion and having to settle for the playoffs.
Reflecting on the recent results, Brazil expressed concern that Leeds may be on the verge of squandering their promotion hopes. He noted the strong performances of Sheffield United and Burnley, suggesting that Leeds could potentially “blow” their chances of going up.
Responding to Brazil’s worries, Adrian Clarke acknowledged that Leeds are currently experiencing a rough patch, raising doubts about their ability to secure promotion if they end up in the playoffs. Given their past struggles in playoff situations, Clarke emphasized the importance of Leeds finishing in the top two to avoid a repeat of last season’s disappointment.
As Leeds aim to avoid a repeat of their playoff heartbreak from the previous season, it is crucial for them to refocus and secure a top-two finish in the Championship to ensure their promotion to the Premier League.
