Leeds United fans devastated by ‘heartbreaking’ Stuart Dallas news

Thu 11 April 2024 19:00, UK

Leeds United fans are devastated that “club legend” Stuart Dallas has announced his retirement from football.

Dallas, 32, confirmed that he will be hanging up his boots after 14 years in professional football, nine of these at Elland Road, with an emotional farewell message to fans on Wednesday (10 April).

The Northern Irishman suffered a femoral fracture during the Whites’ Premier League clash against Man City back in April 2022 and, despite the efforts of the Leeds medical staff, was unable to return to the pitch.

He joined the Yorkshire giants from Brentford in 2015 and went on to make 267 appearances in all competitions, scoring 28 goals and providing 18 assists.

Leeds United fans bid farewell to ‘club legend’ Stuart Dallas

Many fans will claim Dallas established himself as a club legend during their promotion-achieving campaign in the 2019-20 season, where he started 45 games as Leeds went up as champions under Marcelo Bielsa.

He started every game upon their return to the Premier League, with his highlight coming with a brace in Leeds’ historic victory against title-holders Man City in a 2-1 win at the Etihad.

Since the announcement, Leeds fans have gushed over how much Dallas has done for the club and hailed him for his incredible contributions.

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Heartbroken fans have taken to social media to react to the news, and they have urged the current squad to win the Championship “for Stu”.

I’ve gone here. He’s certainly earned his status as a club legend. You don’t get many servants to a club like Dallas for #LUFC https://t.co/EBmuyk7zgE
— S.G (@shangoo27) April 10, 2024

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A true legend, played almost every position on the park. Demonstrated what playing for Leeds was all about. Another reason to go on and get the job done💙💛 https://t.co/GUqnRv73XF
— Josh Perkins (@joshperkins34) April 10, 2024

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It's heartbreaking truly is the end of an era nearly all of the old guard will be gone soon Coops being the last. Makes me sad but happy the special times of the past together. Memories for life https://t.co/KZ6dWAK5o0
— Darren Lufc 1919 🦚 (@United_Leeds21) April 11, 2024

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Win the league for Stu 💙💛 https://t.co/seKKZmdapF
— Clay (@cla1borne) April 10, 2024

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I unashamedly admit I cried….#onlyonestuartdallas https://t.co/tkrUSXq3Sw
— Chris Pollard (@chrispollard48) April 11, 2024

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I’m not crying, now come on let’s get the job done https://t.co/wT9FHWNzBR
— shedboy (@shedboy070680) April 11, 2024

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Stu Dallas … wore one of my Leeds kits in his honor today. Hadn't seen this, though, until just now. He broke his femur two years ago. Tried to come back, but couldn't, which is a real shame. When healthy? Could play anywhere. A favorite of mine and so many Leeds fans. https://t.co/IpSZWYCT5m
— Todd Aaron Golden (@ToddAaronGolden) April 11, 2024

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Let’s do it for Stu, what a player and servant he’s been for this club. https://t.co/bdHJvdxG6T
— Adam Jones (@Adam_Jones87) April 11, 2024

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