Alex Mowatt reflects on hectic past at Leeds United and effects of Marcelo Bielsa on Whites

Academy graduate Mowatt made 125 appearances for Leeds between August 2013 and January 2017 before ending his time with the Elland Road club in joining Barnsley.

Mowatt and the Tykes were relegated from the Championship three months later but the midfielder then scored eight goals in 46 league appearances the following season as the Tykes were promoted back to the second tier as League One runners-up.

"There are always Leeds fans commenting on my posts on social media which is nice," said Mowatt an interview with Sky Sports.

"Unfortunately for me, during my time there, I don't think there was ever a manager who was there for longer than six months.

"It was all very hectic.

"Now it seems to have settled down and they have a world-class manager who has got people playing.

"It is good to see them doing well and playing well.

"It's great to see.

"But Barnsley has been great for me.

"Getting promoted last season was the best experience of my career and being back in the Championship has been great too."

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