It was the moment when it really turned ugly, the fury and frustration that the Leeds support felt rushing to the surface and spilling everywhere. Pedro Porro had scored at the start of the second half to put Tottenham 2-0 up and, from all corners of Elland Road, came the cry: “You’re not fit to wear the shirt.”
Leeds had needed a miracle to retain their Premier League status. A first win in nine games and the results involving Everton and Leicester to go for them, too. They had needed to find some cohesion. And they needed to defend properly, which they have not done for an awfully long time.
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