Celebrity Leeds investor set to attend first game at Elland Road against Burnley – journalist

A Leeds Live journalist reported on X (14 September) that a celebrity investor in Leeds United is expected to attend the game to watch Daniel Farke’s team in action.

This marks the Hollywood actor’s first Leeds game, as previous plans to attend the Play-Off final at Wembley in the summer didn’t materialize [The Sun, 11 May; Adam Pope, 24 May].

At 57, the actor became part of a group of recognizable figures who invested in the club through 49ers Enterprises back in May [The Athletic, 5 May].

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Farke will be hoping for a more positive outcome this time, as the Anchorman star could be in attendance, unlike the Southampton clash over the summer, which he missed.

After an uncertain start to the season during the transfer window, Leeds United seems to have gained some momentum, securing back-to-back 2-0 victories against Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City.

However, the visit of Burnley, expected to be a promotion rival, will be a significant test for Farke’s side.

The 49ers investment group has drawn notable figures from across the US, including sports and political personalities, all of whom are likely focused on returning Leeds to the Premier League.

Farke’s squad was bolstered with late-window signings following the departure of several key players, though the manager expressed frustration at missing out on a number 10 [Graham Smyth, 2 September].

Leeds made attempts to sign players like Emi Buendia from Aston Villa and had a controversial bid for Sheffield United’s Gustavo Hamer, but both moves fell through.

While the squad looks different from last season, Farke will need to ensure the current lineup surpasses the achievements of players like Crysencio Summerville, Archie Gray, and Georginio Rutter from the previous campaign.