Supporters of Leeds United have reacted to their FA Cup third round draw with League Two outfit Crawley Town following a tweet from the club.
On Monday night, Marcelo Bielsa’s Whites were drawn against John Yems’ Red Devils in an away tie (per Leeds United).
The match is set to take place at Broadfield Stadium on the weekend of Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th January next year.
To reach the third round of the competition, Crawley defeated National League side Torquay United and League One outfit AFC Wimbledon (per Crawley Town).
After the tweet regarding the draw was shared to social media by the Whites, lots of Leeds fans flocked to the announcement to share their thoughts.
So, what did these Leeds fans have to say about their FA Cup tie with Crawley Town?
? #LUFC will face Crawley Town away in the FA Cup Third Round. Ties to be played weekend of Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 January 2021 pic.twitter.com/b9XiSsz4S4
— Leeds United (@LUFC) November 30, 2020
Play the kids
— ?? (@Leeds_Untied) November 30, 2020
Lose on purpose
— Dave ? (@DAVIDLUFC_) November 30, 2020
During the history of the Elland Road club, Leeds have been victors in the FA Cup on just one occasion, during the 1971/72 season (per Transfermarkt).
Which would you rather Leeds do?
Focus on the Premier League
Take the FA Cup seriously
GET IN! ? pic.twitter.com/gVtDHyLWv1
— Right In The Gary Kellys (@RITGK) November 30, 2020
Buzzing with this, finally playing my local side, please let there be fans! https://t.co/FATfdPYPS0
— Jim (@1JStone_) November 30, 2020
Haha ya cant make it up. Eventful last time we past through on way to brighton #Scenes https://t.co/L6l67O1Ivj
— Luke Newsome (@LukeNewsome91) November 30, 2020
Play the U23’s and a few fringe player’s hopefully.
PL must be priority— Craig Boot (@CraigBoot85) November 30, 2020
Win it, let’s have a decent cup run for once
— Richard (@Rich57H) November 30, 2020
As can be seen in these responses from the Elland Road faithful, there was seemingly a divide in opinion between those who want Leeds to take the game seriously and those who want the club to focus on the top flight.
In the Premier League so far this term, Bielsa’s side has won four, drawn two and lost four of their opening 10 top-flight matches (per BBC).
The 14 points which the Whites have accrued over the opening stages of the season have left the Yorkshire club sitting 12th, eight points above the relegation zone.