Definitely Helped – Leeds United New Boy Feels Ready For Whites Challenge
Leeds United defender Sam Byram is of the view that his experience playing for big clubs in his career is helping him play in front of a packed Elland Road.
The 29-year-old right-back came through the Leeds academy set-up and has re-joined the Yorkshire outfit this summer after leaving them in 2016.
Byram has experience playing for West Ham United, Norwich City and Nottingham Forest and has made over 150 appearances in the Championship as well as tasting the Premier League.
The right-back pointed out that he has learned a lot from his experience with different managers and players.
And he believes that his time with other big clubs is helping him massively to perform at a packed Elland Road.
“I think I have learned a lot from the players I have played with and from different managers”, Byram told LUTV.
“Obviously, Leeds are a huge club and the fanbase is huge.
“Playing at big clubs with big stadiums and a big fanbase has helped me then coming back here.
“When I was here last, I think it was sort of 19,000–20,000 in the stadium.
“Now coming back to see a full Elland Road, I think having that experience in front of big crowds definitely helped as well.”
Byram previously played under Daniel Farke during his time with Norwich and he will be eager to help the Leeds boss earn promotion this season.
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SHOCKING NEWS: Leeds United officials left completely shocked after what 23-year-old did yesterday
Leeds United officials left completely shocked after what 23-year-old did yesterday
Leeds United were dealt a huge blow yesterday after Bournemouth hijacked their deal to sign Max Aarons.
The Whites dropped down to the Championship after what was a really poor campaign in the Premier League last season. Their aim is to go straight back up, and Daniel Farke believed Aarons could help his side achieve that.
The right-back’s decision, however, shocked everyone at Leeds, reports The Athletic.
Leeds United left shocked after Max Aarons snubbed them and joined Bournemouth
It seemed certain that Leeds United would sign Max Aarons this week.
The Whites have been keen on reinforcements since the start of the window. They have been linked with quite a few players over the last few weeks, and Aarons was a really exciting name.
Leeds held talks with Norwich City and agreed a deal with them for the 23-year-old. Everything was going to plan and the report even claims the Whites had booked Aarons a hotel in Yorkshire ahead of his arrival.
The report also claims Farke was involved in the transfer process to make sure Aarons would not have a change of heart over a transfer to Elland Road.
However, Leeds officials were shocked to learn that the right-back had indeed changed his mind.
Bournemouth came in for Aarons in the eleventh hour and agreed a deal with Norwich. The 23-year-old decided to accept their offer as well, and he ended up moving to the south coast.
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This must be really frustrating for Leeds fans.
It’s almost like the Dan James transfer saga back in 2019, when he was on the verge of joining the Whites, but the deal collapsed right at the end.
The officials at Leeds have every right to be annoyed by what has happened, but Bournemouth are in the Premier League, and you can’t really blame Aarons for choosing to play in the top flight this term.
It will be interesting to see who Leeds will go after now that they’ve missed out on Aarons.
