Leeds United gamers have been slammed as “selfish, arrogant p****s” by Piers Morgan.
Morgan’s feedback have been echoed by hoards of followers after footage surfaced showing to point out gamers ignoring followers at their workforce lodge, together with a younger boy who was waving at them.
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Javi Gracia’s woeful aspect are a degree above the drop zone after they have been battered 4-1 at Bournemouth on Sunday, The Sun reviews.
But quite a few diehards have been nonetheless eager to point out their help and perception within the squad by greeting them on the workforce lodge as they headed to the sport on Sunday.
A clip has circulated of supporters, which included a younger lad carrying a Leeds package, ready for autographs behind a barrier as their heroes left by means of the lodge reception.
But not one participant stopped for them and even acknowledged them regardless of the younger fan waving at them as they got here previous.
Talk TV host and Sun columnist Morgan reacted to the clip by tweeting: “Selfish arrogant p****s.”
And a bunch of different soccer followers joined him in slamming the gamers.
One wrote: “For most of these players 5-15 years ago, these would’ve been them on the other end.
“It would’ve made their world to get a smile & hello from their favourite player. But now, they just walk past — head in the phone.”
Another stated: “Should be ashamed of themselves. Football is nothing without the fans!”
A fellow tweeter wrote: “Rude and the amount of money they get paid, smile say hello shake a few hands, sign a few autographs respect.”
And one other commented: “Didn’t even give the young boy the time of day! Talk about disrespectful!”
Leeds United’s gamers have since launched an announcement expressing how sorry they really feel.
It learn: “What is just as concerning to us as a group, is the video online of us leaving the hotel.
“Words can’t express how sorry we are that the youngster in the video wearing the Leeds kit is not shown more love from the squad. On a matchday we do an activation walk, before and after this we stop for photos and autographs to ensure we interact with fans, but also that we are on time when leaving for games.
“However, there is no excuse for not acknowledging fans and if the parents of the fan wearing the Leeds kit in the video could make themselves known to us, we would be grateful.”
The Leeds United Trust are additionally searching for the household of the younger boy within the clip after talking to the membership.
They appealed on Twitter: “Has anyone managed to find the details of this family. If so please DM.
“We’ve spoke to the club and they have been trying to get hold of him to put things right.”
SunSport have approached Leeds United for touch upon the incident.
It comes simply weeks after Arsenal’s squad have been criticised for showing to disregard and barely acknowledge a younger woman as they signed her shirt earlier than their current draw at West Ham.
The woman’s father has since taken to Twitter to insist she had an ideal afternoon, writing: “My daughter had a lovely time as mascot for Arsenal. There was only a small window to meet the players and she enjoyed it very much.
“[Martin] Odegaard is her favourite player so to hold his hand onto the pitch was very special.”
Fed-up supporters are fearing the worst with video games in opposition to title-chasing Manchester City, high-flying Newcastle, a visit to West Ham after which sixth-placed Tottenham to come back.
– This article initially appeared in The Sun and was reproduced with permission.
Originally printed as ‘Selfish’: Leeds United gamers slammed for ignoring followers
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
