Andrea Radrizzani reflects on Leeds United journey and issues message after landmark success - YEP 27/3/23
Whites chairman Andrea Radrizzani has reflected on a particular six-year journey within Leeds United Football Club upon a landmark success.
Lee Sobot
Leeds United Ladies were disbanded in 2014 after their
funding was withdrawn under chairman Massimo Cellino but the team reformed as
Leeds Ladies and then came back within the club’s umbrella under new owner
Radrizzani in June 2017.
Six years on and now named Leeds United Women, the fourth
tier team have brought back silverware to West Yorkshire having won the FA
National League Plate on Sunday afternoon by defeating Division One Midlands
leaders Stourbridge Women. The side last savoured silverware 13 years ago and Radrizzani
has taken to social media to issue his pride at the team’s continually evolving
journey.
“We had to restart woman’s football at Leeds United around
six years ago,” said the chairman. “Look at our team now. Keep growing, you
make your club proud every day. Congrats.”
Whites captain Liam Cooper also offered his congratulations,
responding to the club’s post of the triumph on Instagram by writing: “Well
done girls” to which Bridie Hannon replied with “cheers Coops, must have been the
good luck message!”