Jesse Marsch takes charge of his first Leeds game at Elland Road tonight when Aston Villa travel to Yorkshire for the Premier League clash.
It will feel strange inside Elland Road without Marcelo Bielsa and his bucket, although that won’t be the only difference tonight…
What’s the story?
Well, according to the Leeds United Supporters’ Trust, rail seating will be trialled inside Elland Road tonight.
Only a small section of Elland Road will be modified to action the trial, and those affected are said to have received an email from Leeds.
The LUST – who revealed they have strongly campaigned for rail seating to be introduced – added that roughly 200 seats will be amended for the visit of Aston Villa.
It remains to be seen if the rail seating will stay in place when Leeds welcome Norwich to Elland Road on Sunday 13th March.
Rail seating would improve atmosphere at Leeds
Elland Road is already one of the most raucous grounds in England, but it could get even louder if Leeds introduce rail seating properly.
The German Bundesliga boasts a number of stadiums with rail seating installed, which allows supporters to safely stand during games.
It goes without saying that it’s easier to chant while standing up, and those who do have rail seating in their stadiums – such as Celtic – tend to have a more vociferous atmosphere than those where everyone is seated.
We didn’t think it was possible for Elland Road to get even louder, but if tonight’s trial run is a success, then it may just be about to become even more intimidating.
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