Leeds United fans on Twitter have been responding to the latest news surrounding their upcoming Premier League match against Liverpool.
This comes after Leeds journalist Graham Smyth shared a post on his official Twitter page revealing that Michael Oliver will be the man to referee Leeds’ match against Jurgen Klopp’s side at the weekend.
Smyth also added in his tweet that Mike Dean will be the man who is “tasked with keeping order in the technical areas” as the fourth official.
This post from Smyth then gathered a lot of replies from Leeds fans who were quick to share their thoughts on this news.
Here’s a sample of Leeds fans responding to Smyth’s post:
Michael Oliver referees Leeds United's first Premier League game of the season at Liverpool.
Mike Dean tasked with keeping order in the technical areas. #lufc
— Graham Smyth (@GrahamSmyth) September 7, 2020
This is the moment I realise we’re premier league, no more Keith Stroud or Oli Langford ?
— Matt (@matthew_adam96) September 7, 2020
Can’t say I’m delighted at this news but hey ho….
— BROLIN ATE THE PIE (@1971LeedsUnited) September 7, 2020
4th official Michael Dean Is from Liverpool That shouldn’t happen should it?
— Matt Bailey (@MattBai31607953) September 7, 2020
Mike Dean’s got his work cut out… hope he has enough fingers to count all the coaches in the Leeds technical area
— ???TI? ????? (@mirts88) September 7, 2020
Now that Smyth shared this news on Leeds’s upcoming clash with Liverpool onto his official Twitter page, this paved the way for a lot of Leeds fans to share their thoughts on the matter.
However, there was one fan responding to the post who was more concerned about the officials on VAR rather than the official that will be at Anfield during the game.
Forget whose officiating… who’s in charge of VAR…bound to be some iffy decisions at Anfield
— Kev Mc – Warwickshire Whites ???? (@KevMc62) September 7, 2020
Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa guided the Yorkshire club to promotion back to the Premier League after a 16-year absence after finishing the 2019/20 Championship season at the top of the table on 93 points.
Could be worse not bad refs
— Smallfry19? (@Smallfry191) September 7, 2020
Wouldn’t be a true PL return without you Mike Dean, thankfully you’re restricted to 4th official so hopefully no daft reds but a gesticulating contest between yourself and Bielsa could be fun ? https://t.co/DMDsRIRNLp
— Phil Miles (@PhilMiles92) September 7, 2020
Mike Dean masterclass incoming for our return! ? #LUFC https://t.co/LDCWhfGJua
— Mikey (@MikeyM_1989) September 7, 2020
Are you confident Leeds can beat Liverpool this weekend?
Yes
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It appears that the majority of these Leeds fans are still looking forward to their first match of the 2020/21 Premier League season. Given how long the club were in the Championship for before making their return to the top flight, it comes as no surprise that these Leeds fans are licking their lips at taking on Liverpool at Anfield next weekend.
The ideal scenario for these Leeds fans now would be that their side can defeat Liverpool and get their new season off to the best start possible.