Joel Piroe sends Leeds fans three-word message after ‘nightmare’ incident
Joel Piroe had an uplifting message for Leeds fans after a vital win against Millwall in their push for Premier League promotion.
Leeds bounced back from their frustrating 1-0 defeat to Portsmouth with a commanding 2-0 victory over Millwall on 12 March, keeping their automatic promotion hopes in their favour.
The game started in dramatic fashion as Millwall’s Jake Cooper turned the ball into his own net after just three minutes. Leeds then doubled their lead in the second half when Ao Tanaka fired a stunning strike into the top corner, capitalising on a pinpoint assist from Junior Firpo.
Piroe’s open-goal miss against Portsmouth was described as a nightmare by the supporters, but was given faith by Daniel Farke to start against Millwall and recovered well with his performance despite not scoring.
He thought he had redeemed himself with a goal, only for it to be ruled out for offside—an incredibly tight decision. However, his overall display was encouraging as he played a key role in securing the three points.
Manor Solomon backs Joel Piroe’s call for Leeds to push for promotion
Piroe took to Instagram after Leeds’ victory, sharing a series of matchday photos, including one alongside Manor Solomon. He captioned the post: “9 MORE FINALS!”—a clear reference to the remaining fixtures in the side’s push for Premier League promotion.
Solomon was outstanding for Leeds on the night, and he responded to the striker’s message with emojis in the comments, showing his support for the team’s determined mindset.
While Piroe has struggled for form recently, going three consecutive Championship games without a goal, his overall contribution this season cannot be overlooked. With 15 goals and six assists in 2,458 minutes, he remains a key figure in Leeds’ attack.
Meanwhile, Leeds fans are calling for the club to secure Solomon on a permanent deal, with the winger’s performances proving invaluable in the promotion race.
| Championship standings | Games played | Goal difference | Points |
| 1. Leeds United | 37 | +51 | 79 |
| 2. Sheffield United | 37 | +24 | 77 |
| 3. Burnley | 37 | +39 | 75 |
Daniel Farke faces pressure to secure Premier League promotion
Leeds’ victory over Millwall was a crucial result for Farke’s side, as they began the night trailing Sheffield United in the battle for automatic promotion.
After a frustrating draw and a loss in their previous two games, a return to winning ways was vital. Leeds capitalised on dropped points from both Burnley and Sheffield United, strengthening their push for a top-two finish.
However, the promotion race remains tight, and some have speculated that Daniel Farke’s job could be under threat if the club fails to secure a return to the Premier League.
If Piroe can rediscover his best form in the final stretch of the season, Leeds’ chances of achieving their promotion ambitions will improve significantly, as they face QPR on 15 March.