Many Leeds United fans have flocked to a tweet that was recently posted by the Whites’ official Twitter account which shares the news that Mark Jackson has been appointed as the new head coach of Leeds’ U23s.
This tweet includes a link to an article from the Yorkshire-based club’s official website which explains that Jackson, who has been the head coach of the Whites’ U18s, leading them to the Professional Development League title in 2018, is now taking over as the head coach of the club’s U23s, as of 15th September.
After this news was shared on Twitter by Leeds United’s official account, plenty of the club’s supporters replied to this post to share their thoughts on this appointment.
? Mark Jackson named #LUFC U23s head coach ahead of the 2020/21 PL2 campaign
— Leeds United (@LUFC) September 14, 2020
Many of the Leeds fans who replied to the Yorkshire-based club’s tweet reacted positively to this news, with some Whites supporters sharing that they are happy to see their club promoting from within.
Awesome, promoting from within!
— John Tipple (@JohnTipple1999) September 14, 2020
Brilliant, prmote from within the club. Although we now need a u18s coach!
— swhites ? (@whitesscott92) September 14, 2020
Great choice. He’s Leeds. Gets the system. Knows what’s needed.
— Matt C (@MattCray) September 14, 2020
Excellent choice, he bleeds Leeds this guy.
— Christopher Walker (@walkerperkele47) September 14, 2020
Are you happy about this appointment?
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Top man, well deserved
— Cookie ??? (@Mickledonions) September 14, 2020
Good to see continuation at the club . At least he’ll know if any of the U18s are ready to step up Good luck to him
— Dave Wakey (@dwakey67) September 14, 2020
Big news https://t.co/PygTLY3O5r
— All Stats Aren’t We (@AllStatsArentWe) September 14, 2020
Some Leeds supporters replied to this post to share praise for the job that Jackson has done during his time as the head coach of the Whites’ U18s.
Congrats Jacko! ???? done a fantastic job with the 18’s so far, hope the 23’s are as successful with him
— James Gibson ??? (@JamesGibbo11) September 14, 2020
All the best mark, good appointment, done a great job at the club already
— Simon Green (@Simongreen19) September 14, 2020
So, judging by the replies to this tweet, it appears as though this appointment is a popular one amongst Leeds supporters and it will surely be nice for the club and for Jackson to see these positive reactions from Whites supporters to this news.