'He brought belief and passion': Leeds United complete special Elland Road tribute to Marcelo Bielsa

A permanent tribute to Leeds United fans and one of the club’s most influential managers has now been completed to Elland Road. The final legacy stones have been installed at Bielsa Place, creating a lasting landmark that celebrates supporters while honouring the legacy of Marcelo Bielsa. It honours the club's passionate fanbase and pays tribute to the former head coach whose impact continues to be felt on and off the pitch. More than 1,700 stones have been placed in the new section on the East Stand, next to the reception area, and 673 supporter names also feature in the area. A spokesman for the club: “Bielsa Place honours the man who brought belief, passion, and top-flight football back to Leeds United. “This special area features a marble replica of the bucket, the very one he famously sat on while masterminding our return to the Premier League, as well as a stone silhouette capturing one of his most iconic images.” Bielsa Place was named alongside Howard's Way as the two new sections of Legacy Stones available for supporters to purchase to etch their names on to Elland Road, with the latter currently expected to be installed at the end of July to start of August. All Legacy Stones are now sold out online. A clubs spokesman added: “Thank you for your incredible support.”