Having taken Championship victories over both Stoke City and Derby County, optimism within the Leeds United sphere continues to grow and that was only aided in midweek with EFL Cup victory over Bolton Wanderers.
The arrival of Marcelo Bielsa, our performances, ending the transfer window on a high and individual players more than taking their opportunity to impress already in 2018/19 has already got fans salivating about just how good this season could potentially become.
With Rotherham United returning to the second tier this season Leeds fans can welcome back this particular Yorkshire derby to the fixture list, and despite the nature of the game, the fact the club have already announced ticket sales of over 32,000 just shows the current feel-good factor around Elland Road.
Reactions to the news on social media have continued to be hugely positive and our gaffer gets hugely credited for being the reason behind it.
The Marcelo effect. Enjoy him.
— Oscar (@folliesti) August 16, 2018
We are the people.
— William patterson (@William79304674) August 16, 2018
Can't wait to smash 'em!
— Solace Chukwu (@TheOddSolace) August 16, 2018
Anyone would think we've got the best coach in the world or something….
— The Bielsa Way (@SGA32607034) August 16, 2018
A loyal and sizeable fan base has never been a problem for Leeds.. And now it looks like we've the manager and a team that deserves it. Onwards and upwards #MOT #ALAW
— Russian bot #4375 (@NikHampshire1) August 16, 2018
Victory this weekend will only see the feel-good factor explode further and as long as expectations don’t get too out of kilter, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that at all.