The 49ers’ global traction will have many famous faces watching Leeds’ win against Sunderland at Elland Road.
It was a case of Marching On Together as Leeds marched back to the top of the league.
Sheffield United fans will have been delighted before the 95th minute as it looked like Leeds were dropping points, but Pascal Struijk had other ideas.
Sunderland captain Dan Neil hailed Leeds as ‘quality’ after the second half proved to be a whitewash from the Whites.
Struijk got the plaudits after the game and got sent a fantastic message from one of the part-owners.
Larry Nance Jr sends message to Pascal Struijk after Leeds United win
Leeds have found negatives with the result as Neil Warnock labelled Stuart Atwell a ‘disgrace’ for booking Daniel Farke who looks set to miss the Sheffield United clash next Monday.
Although this is a big blow for Leeds, Struijk will still be celebrating the absolute bedlam that ensued after his 95th-minute winner.
The Dutchman has received many messages but none rarer than the quick three-worded Instagram story from 49ers investor Larry Nance Jr.
Watching the game over in America, the basketballer posted on his story a brilliant caption saying: “Lightning Struijks twice.”
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49ers investor Larry Nance Jr brings refreshing feeling to Leeds
After Leeds’ past ownership troubles, it’s definitely refreshing for Whites fans to see Nance Jr be so involved.
He has previously shown his admiration for Farke’s side, as Nance Jr showed his Leeds love with Will Ferrell who also has a stake in the 49ers’ project at Leeds.
The Basketballer definitely attracts a younger audience but certainly taps into everything associated with the club.
Nance Jr tried to sign Kylian Mbappe for Leeds in what was a joke, but never say never.
His message to Struijk highlights the relationship with the owners as well, as the feel-good factor is back at Elland Road.
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