Simon Jordan compares Leeds United to Aston Villa after Elland Road update amid Radrizzani point
Leeds United announced plans to increase Elland Road’s capacity to 53,000 earlier this week
Simon Jordan has praised former Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani for being the “catalyst” for change following the club’s major Elland Road update. The Championship outfit announced earlier this week plans to increase their home ground’s capacity to 53,000, enlisting the help of various engineering and architectural firms to help realise one of 49ers Enterprises’ main aims since assuming majority control of the club last year.
There were rumours about an Elland Road expansion throughout Radrizzani’s colourful reign but nothing materialised, even during the club’s three years in the Premier League. Chief executive Angus Kinnear suggested on numerous occasions that Radrizzani lacked the funds to take United to the next level.
Speaking on talkSPORT, ex-Crystal Palace owner Jordan said Radrizzani deserved credit for getting the Whites out of the “doldrums”. He said: “Now you’ve got Leeds United building a 53,000 all seater stadium inside the Championship. Of course they’re building if for the future, but it shows the scale of that football club, it shows the scale of opportunity.
“It is one of those remarkable football clubs. I mean Radrizzani was the catalyst and lightning rod, but wasn’t the most affable of fellas.
