“I was Shocked to see him play like that I’ve never expected such massive turnaround from him, It’d be amazing to play against him”- Archie Gray Drops a Bombshell: The Leeds United player who’s totally impressed him this Season
### Archie Gray May Be Gone, but He’s Still Watching Leeds United
Although Archie Gray is no longer with Leeds United, he continues to keep an eye on the happenings at Elland Road. A lifelong Leeds supporter, Gray joined Tottenham Hotspur in a £40 million transfer this past July after the club failed to secure promotion to the Premier League.
At 18, Gray has had a steady start at Spurs, still waiting for his first league start, but he has found plenty of playing time in cup competitions. Following a 2-1 victory against Ferencvaros in the Europa League, local media have predicted a bright future for him in North London, suggesting it won’t be long before he makes his full league debut.
As challenging as it may be, fans hope Gray will soon face his former club as Leeds aims for promotion this season.
### Gray’s Thoughts on Mateo Joseph After Leeds’ Season Start
With four starters from the play-off final against Southampton in May departing, Daniel Farke’s squad looks different this season. Mateo Joseph, while not a new signing, is seizing his chance after not starting a single league match in the 2023/24 campaign.
Joseph and Gray came through the U21 ranks together, and while Joseph’s establishment in the first team has taken longer, both have now made the jump to senior football. Despite scoring just one league goal, Joseph has impressed many, including former Leeds player Tony Dorigo and Gray himself.
In an interview with the Yorkshire Evening Post, Gray praised Joseph’s performance, expressing delight at his success. He shared, “Mateo is doing brilliantly. He scored a hat trick, I believe, last night. We’ve come through the ranks together since the Under-18s, and I’m still really close with him. I always look out for how he’s doing. It would be amazing to play against him; I’d really enjoy it.”
### Joseph’s Ambitions for Leeds’ Promotion
While goals have been hard to come by for Joseph in the Championship, he’s found success on the international stage. He scored off the bench against Belgium and Scotland, then netted a first-half hat trick on his debut for Spain U21s against Kazakhstan last Thursday.
After that match, Joseph expressed pride in representing his country and shared his ambitions for the season with Leeds. He said, “I’m very happy to represent my country; it’s something I’ve always wanted. My goal is to do the best I can with Leeds and help the team get promoted, as that’s where the club deserves to be.”
