We asked for your views on Marcelo Bielsa’s return to England to manage Uruguay against the Three Lions on Friday, and whether you are going to Wembley to pay homage to the legendary former Leeds boss.
Here are some of your comments:
Nick: So true that fans like me are going to pay “homage” to Bielsa – although would of course love to see Calvert-Lewin get some game time. We have always been a fanbase that benefitted from a talismanic leader – but one that espoused “team first” mantra. Bielsa was the embodiment of it all and either cleverly or naturally endeared himself to us all with his unique style – bus from Thorp Arch to home still in full training gear, out shopping among the faithful. We are Yorkshire so being starstruck and invading personal spaces are not part of our DNA – maybe he was smart enough to quickly work this out? Many like me feel a need to keep letting him know that he changed our lives for the better and that he is genuinely loved and revered.
Luke: Me and my best mate and our kids are off to Wembley to pay homage to Leeds legend El Loco Marcelo. Forever in our hearts! I’m even going to knock up a couple of signs for the occasion.
Greg: I am taking my fiance to her first ever England match because we are both big fans of Bielsa! We will be joined by a few other Leeds fans and we’re planning to get there early to try to meet the man himself.
Andrew: Off to see Bielsa and DCL with my son. So looking forward to going as only seen England play at Elland Road in 1995. I’m sure there’s going to be some homage planned by some supporters at some point for Bielsa which we’ll join in.
Matthew: I’d not normally go to watch England – too many disappointments over the years and the ticket prices are outrageous – but I’m heading to Wembley to see Mr Bielsa. I’ve done my best to get my son and I as close to the benches as budget would allow and I’ll be in an old school Newell’s Old Boys shirt and Leeds hat, trying to use my limited Spanish to thank him for all he did at Elland Road. Can’t wait!