Premiership: Fans unhappy with Leeds move proposals

Leeds United’s fans have hit out at the possibility of the club building a new stadium on an out-of-town site.

The club have proposed either building a new ground or redeveloping their Elland Road stadium to meet the increased demand for match-day facilities.

Fans favour staying at the present ground and have called on chairman Peter Ridsdale and club owners Leeds Sporting to take note of their views.

"Our reaction is one of shock and surprise," Ray Fell, chairman of the Leeds United supporters club, said on hearing of a possible new ground.

"Elland Road is synonymous with Leeds United Football Club and it would be a great shame to throw away all that tradition.

"There needs to be a convincing argument as to why we have to move.

"The danger here is that a lot of supporters could lose the habit of attending games if they have to travel further afield."