In Leeds We Trust: The lack of January signings is a sign of confidence in the Leeds United squad

The victory over Leicester at the King Power Stadium was probably the biggest upset that this Leeds United side have managed since our return to the Premier League.

Leicester are a team challenging at the very top of the table this season, but couldn’t cope with our exemplary performance on the day.

It was particularly satisfying to see us finish the game against Leicester with a team made up entirely of members of the squad that got us promoted from the Championship.

To see a group of players we have all become so fond of continue to thrive at the highest level is almost as enjoyable as the victory itself.

Back at Elland Road however the result was much more frustrating. Although we looked to be on top for the majority of the match, two soft goals put Everton in front in the first half.

Despite a goal from Raphina which took us close, an equaliser couldn’t be found on the night, in no small part due to an irritatingly good performance from Everton’s backup keeper Olsen.

This week also saw the closure of the January transfer window, in which Leeds made no incoming signings for the first time in many years.

The club’s current regime have always made it clear that they see little value in the January window, but this is the first time Orta and his team have made no additions whatsoever.

This is a clear indication of the confidence that the club have in our current squad, and as we look comfortable in 11 th at this stage of the season, that confidence is easy to understand.

With that being said, there are already rumblings of the recruitment team’s plans for the summer and the club show no signs of growing too comfortable with our position in the Premier League should the increasingly likely prospect of another season in the league come to fruition. Radrizzani and the rest of the board remain ambitious and there are plenty of reasons to be excited about future for Leeds.

This includes new investors from the San Francisco 49ers group, represented on the board by Paraag Marathe who Trust board members had the opportunity to talk to on Monday.

Paraag made it clear that despite the plans for brand expansion there was an awareness of the need to retain the club’s local identity and avoid becoming sterile in the way that many modern football “Superclubs” have.

February also brings us to LGBT+ history month, which gives us an excellent opportunity to acknowledge the wonderful work of Leeds United’s LGBT+ supporters group Marching OutTogether.

Ensuring that supporters of any sexuality or gender identity feel welcomed into the community should be a priority of every football club and the team at Marching Out Together ensure this is the case at Leeds.

Adding your own voice to the Trust’s work is easy.

Visit our new website at www.lufctrust.com and you can become a member for just £10 per year.

Marching on together.