Leeds United are back in the Premier League, but it looks like the same old story with the FA investigating Leeds United once again.
Fans believe the club are being treated differently compared to other Premier League teams, and the latest case has caused a storm among supporters.
The Whites lost 2-1 to Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road on Saturday, even though Daniel Farke’s side played some great football and had the better chances.
But after the match, all the talk turned to what happened in the stands, not on the pitch.
Minor Incident, Big Trouble
After Tottenham scored their second goal, a few objects were thrown from the crowd towards Spurs players.The issue looked small at the time, and even the Tottenham players didn’t make much of it.
But now, the FA have launched an investigation, and Leeds are expected to face another fine or punishment.
Former referee boss Keith Hackett quickly spoke out, saying Leeds fans involved should be banned for life.
Many supporters think this kind of reaction is over the top, especially when other Premier League FC clubs have had worse trouble and got off lightly.
One Leeds fan wrote online, “It feels like the FA just wait for any chance to punish Leeds United.”
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Historic Bias Against Leeds
This isn’t the first time Leeds have faced heavy punishment from the FA. In 2023, the club were fined £150,000 and told to create an action plan after a crowd incident.
Not long after, another £40,000 fine followed.
Meanwhile, clubs like Everton and West Ham faced smaller or no penalties for similar situations.
Leeds fans are calling this a “historic bias” that goes back years. Many think the club’s strong and passionate fanbase is unfairly targeted compared to other Premier League teams.
It’s not just about fines either policing and stewarding costs at Elland Road are already among the highest in the league.
Fans feel that punishing the club again only makes things harder for everyone involved.
Remembering Spygate
Older supporters will remember the famous “Spygate” drama in 2019, when Leeds under Marcelo Bielsa were fined £200,000 for allegedly spying on Derby County’s training session.
Many said it was blown out of proportion and that the EFL basically made up a rule to punish Leeds.
Fans now see this latest FA investigating Leeds United case as another example of how the club always seems to get harsher treatment.
Leeds Fans Want Fairness
Leeds United might not be among the biggest spenders in the Premier League transfer news, but the team have shown fight and passion under Daniel Farke this season.
Fans believe their club deserves respect like any other side in the Premier League FC family.
While other Premier League teams’ transfers and signings dominate the headlines, Leeds are making news for all the wrong reasons again, not because of football, but because of the FA’s constant focus on them.
As the international break arrives, the hope for Leeds fans is simple: fair treatment, both on and off the pitch.
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