Leeds fans have taken to Twitter to react after Alex Mowatt was named Players’ Player of the Season at Barnsley for his efforts this term.
The Leeds academy graduate has been exceptional for the Tykes this season, as they get set to fight for a place in the Premier League.
Amazingly, Valérien Ismaël has guided Barnsley to fifth in the Championship.
Ismaël also oversaw a stunning 12-game unbeaten run in the league, which included nine wins.
They will now battle alongside Swansea, Bournemouth and Brentford for a place in England’s top-flight.
The former Leeds man – who is Barnsley’s captain – has been the driving force behind this incredible season for the Tykes.
Mowatt has scored eight goals in 44 Championship appearances this term, while also recording seven assists.
Judging by the responses below, Leeds fans still have a place in their hearts for the Doncaster-born maestro, and why wouldn’t they?
Mowatt was superb at Elland Road.
He racked up 125 appearances for Leeds, scoring 13 goals while also registering 13 assists.
One fan below said they don’t know why Leeds let him leave the club.
Another said that they’re hoping to face Mowatt in the Premier League next season.
Let’s see how some more Leeds fans on Twitter reacted after Mowatt’s award was announced…
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