Howard Wilkinson appears to be optimistic about Leeds United’s prospects in the future.
Howard Wilkinson
It has been a turbulent era for Leeds since Wilkinson – who, of course, oversaw the top flight title win in 1992 – departed Elland Road in 1996, with the Whites threatening to scale the domestic and European mountains around the turn of the Millennium, dropping into League One a decade ago – when ‘doing a Leeds’ became the byword for clubs who fell from grace in a dramatic and rapid fashion – and now, slowly trying to make their way back to the Premier League.
The last couple of years have arguably been the most promising since their plight began, with the side agonisingly missing out on the play-offs last season when a top six spot seemed to be theirs for the taking, and making a blistering start to this campaign, topping the table during the early stages.
Their form may have taken a dramatic dip in recent weeks, but everything off the pitch appears to be in a much better place than it has been for a while, and the performances at the start of the campaign hint that Leeds could be promotion contenders if they get themselves back on track.
An Wilkinson is confident that there is reason for optimism at Elland Road at the moment, insisting that he gets the feeling that promotion may not be too far round the corner.
“I sense a revival here at Leeds United, the chairman’s new and is in sole control, the crowds are up and the stadium looks good – there’s a nice and bright feel about it.
“With stability, Leeds United will get back to where the club should be – back to the Premier League.”
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