Many Leeds United supporters have been reacting on Twitter to the news that Stuart McKinstry has signed a new contract with the club.
The 17-year-old’s new deal with the Elland Road club will see him remain with the Yorkshire giants until 2023 (as per leedsunited.com). McKinstry joined the Whites from the Scottish Premiership club Motherwell last year and has featured regularly with Leeds’ academy sides.
The club revealed the update via their official website and having shared the announcement on social media, here is how a sample of the supporters have responded.
Some player this lad gonna be a big player for us in the future
— Jordan Townend ? (@AllwaysLeeds) August 30, 2020
Two goals on seven for the under 23s from midfield is a cracking return?
— jason waller? (@Jasonwaller71) August 30, 2020
So pleased for him he looks a bit special
— Leeds?For?Life? (@Leedsforeversos) August 30, 2020
Are you confident McKinstry will become a first-team regular someday?
Yes
No
It’s clear from the above responses that these fans were delighted to learn McKinstry has committed his future to the club. Last season, he scored two goals in seven appearances for the Under 23s after stepping up from the Under-18s.
Some talent this lad
— Matt_robson * (@mattrobbo89) August 30, 2020
This lad is special
— Toffee (@leweswhite) August 30, 2020
Fantastic news expecting massive things from Stuart well done all https://t.co/fBOXXXNizS
— John McNamara (@jkmcnamara) August 30, 2020
Great news again – this kid sounds like he’s been impressing
— Ron (@ronaallleeds) August 30, 2020
Oh Wilson
— Blake FDM (@_blakehaynes) August 30, 2020
Awesome MOT
— Steve (@Swc242) August 30, 2020
Marcelo Bielsa’s side are currently preparing for their first Premier League campaign in 16 years, however, with the signing of McKinstry, it appears they are looking to ensure their recent success is prolonged further with this one, in our view, being very much a signing for the future.