New Leeds United protective boot, ref reports missile, Farke has stadium in awe in moments missed - Leeds Live 23/9/23
Leeds United beat Watford 3-0 at Elland Road in the Championship on Saturday with goals from Joel Piroe, Sam Byram and Jaidon Anthony and here are some of the moments you may have missed
Cheese wedge wave
In the 13th minute, when Crysencio Summerville went over to
take the first corner of the game, he was given a rapturous welcome by Leeds
United's fans in the southeast corner of Elland Road, better known as the
cheese wedge.
The Dutch winger duly applauded back for the welcome.
Missile returned
In the 38th minute, in the aftermath of the Daniel James
penalty shout, referee Jeremy Simpson picked up a missile which had landed on
the pitch. Television replays showed it to look like a vape of some kind as he
handed it over to the fourth official.
Farke’s touch of class
In the 93rd minute, with the match won and things winding
down, a carnival atmosphere was descending on Elland Road. Daniel Farke played
his part with a first touch that had most of the stadium on their feet.
As the ball came flying towards the dugout, the German
killed it dead with his right foot at the first time of asking. As he turned
away, he kept his head down, but moved it to one side as if to say ‘not bad.’
Gnonto’s boot
Wilfried Gnonto was at Elland Road on Saturday despite his
injury. The Italy international was spotted on the field celebrating with his
team-mates, but wearing a protective boot on the left leg he hurt at Hull City
on Wednesday.
Farke would later confirm the teenager needs surgery and
will be missing until after the next international break.
Rutter’s Farke summit
In his post-match press conference, Farke spoke about
Georginio Rutter’s quality display, but also how he must know where the line is
and not embarrass fellow professionals on the opposition side. Well, not long
after the full-time whistle, the manager and the striker could be seen having a
post-match summit on the pitch.
