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“Leeds United Supporters Club BREAKS Silence with Bold Response to Controversial Elland Road Redevelopment Plans
Leeds United Supporters Club has broken its silence to publicly express support for the club’s meticulous plans to redevelop Elland Road.
The club has unveiled the first artist impressions of the revamped stadium, as they work alongside Leeds City Council on a planning application for a 56,500-seat stadium.
While the design is still in progress, the current plans aim for a capacity of around 53,000, with the potential to expand to 56,500 if possible.
Last week, Leeds City Council’s executive board unanimously approved the next steps, including negotiations for the sale of council-owned land to Leeds United.
The proposals were described as “shovel-ready,” and the board’s approval marked a “huge step forward” in the redevelopment process, which can now proceed in earnest, depending on the planning application, now that Premier League status has been secured.
The Leeds United Supporters Club has praised 49ers Enterprises for keeping them informed over the last three years and expressed excitement about plans that aim to make Leeds a “leading club” that serves all fans.
Leeds United Supporters Club’s Statement on Elland Road Expansion
A statement from the Supporters Club said: “Over the last three years, Leeds United Supporters Club has been consulted in person by the new owners.
We’ve maintained a discreet silence about the details shared with us in order to assist the club’s development.
“We decided three years ago to support the principle and core aspects of the redevelopment.
Specifically, we welcome the growth of corporate seating alongside the increase in capacity for our members and similar fans.
We are thrilled with the attention to detail, particularly the upgrades to all aspects of the stadium.
“We emphasized from the start that food and drink offerings needed significant improvement, with a range of options to suit all budgets to encourage fans to spend more time at the stadium before and after matches. We also welcome the focus on improving matchday facilities, like upgraded toilets.
This puts Leeds United back where we belong, as a leading club, professionally run, listening to fans, and catering to every type of supporter in the future.
“The Supporters Club looks forward to engaging further with the club on the finer details and will mobilize our membership to support the rapid progression of this through the formal legal planning process.”
