LEEDS UNITED FANS TEAR INTO THEIR OWN STAR AFTER WOEFUL FIRST HALF AGAINST BRIGHTON “WORST SIGNING EVER IN HISTORY OF LEEDS”

Leeds United’s hope at the South Coast has turned into a full-blown disaster, with the Whites trailing 3–0 to Brighton & Hove Albion as the clock ticks into the 73rd minute. The frustration among the travelling supporters has reached breaking point, and one man has become the lightning rod for their fury.

Brighton took the lead early through Danny Welbeck in the 11th minute before Darwin Gómez struck twice in quick succession in the second half, scoring in the 64th and 70th minutes to put the hosts in total control. Leeds have looked lifeless, disorganised and devoid of belief, and fans are now directing their anger at one of the club’s most high-profile summer signings.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, brought in from Everton to lead the attack, has once again endured a miserable outing. For much of the match, he’s looked off the pace, struggling to win duels, misplacing passes and wasting the few chances Leeds have created. His body language has only fuelled supporters’ anger, with many accusing him of lacking fight and urgency as Brighton continue to dominate.

At one point midway through the first half, Calvert-Lewin scuffed a golden opportunity wide after being played through by Crysencio Summerville. It proved to be Leeds’ best chance of the game. Since then, every touch and misplaced pass from the forward has been met with groans and jeers from the away section.

Social media has exploded with criticism.

“He’s finished. Worst signing in our history,” one angry supporter wrote on X. “We’re 3–0 down, and he looks like he’s on a Sunday stroll.”

Another added:

“Calvert-Lewin doesn’t press, doesn’t score, doesn’t lead. Farke needs to take him off immediately before we completely implode.”

Leeds Collapse as Brighton Take Control

The game began badly and has only gotten worse for Leeds. Welbeck’s 11th-minute strike, a simple finish after a defensive lapse, set the tone for a one-sided contest. Leeds struggled to respond, offering little threat going forward, while Brighton’s slick passing and movement tore the visitors apart.

The second half has been a horror show. Gómez doubled Brighton’s lead in the 64th minute, slamming home from close range after Meslier failed to deal with a low cross. Just six minutes later, the Argentine struck again, curling a brilliant shot into the top corner to make it 3–0 and leave Leeds shell-shocked.

As Brighton’s third goal hit the net, the camera panned to Daniel Farke, who stood motionless on the touchline. The Leeds boss looked deeply concerned, his side offering no response and his expensive centre-forward completely anonymous up front.

Farke’s Patience Wearing Thin

Farke has stood by Calvert-Lewin since his summer arrival, urging patience and confidence in the forward’s ability to rediscover his best form. But with every passing game, that faith appears harder to justify. The German manager could be seen exchanging frustrated glances with his coaching staff after another misplaced touch from the striker around the 70th minute.

Leeds’ other attackers, including Summerville, Dan James and Georginio Rutter, have shown glimpses of energy and intent, but their link-up play constantly breaks down once the ball reaches Calvert-Lewin. Even routine lay-offs seem to be a struggle, and fans’ calls for Joel Piroe to be introduced have grown louder with each wasted attack.

BBC Radio Leeds commentator Adam Pope captured the mood perfectly:

“Leeds are all over the place, and Calvert-Lewin looks completely shot of confidence. He’s not holding the ball up, not pressing, not threatening. You can feel the crowd’s frustration growing with every touch.”

Fans Running Out of Patience

The anger among Leeds supporters is palpable both inside the stadium and online. The away section has fallen largely silent apart from occasional chants of “We want Piroe” echoing through the Amex. Many fans are already calling Calvert-Lewin the club’s “worst signing ever,” comparing him to past flops like Jean-Kévin Augustin and Rodrigo Moreno.

“This is beyond bad,” one fan posted. “He’s got no confidence, no intensity, no impact. We’ve basically been playing with ten men all season.”

“Every time he touches the ball, we lose it,” another wrote. “For £30m, this is a disgrace. He’s supposed to be our main striker, but he looks finished.”

Even neutral spectators have noticed the tension. The Leeds striker’s every misstep now draws groans from his own fans, who have seen enough.

A Manager Under Pressure

Daniel Farke now finds himself facing serious questions. His insistence on keeping Calvert-Lewin as his first-choice striker is drawing criticism, especially with Leeds now staring down a heavy defeat. Substitutes Piroe and Mateo Joseph remain on the bench, while the team looks bereft of attacking spark.

Leeds’ promotion hopes were built on stability, defensive discipline and clinical finishing, all of which have deserted them this afternoon. The defence has been carved open, the midfield overrun and up front, Calvert-Lewin’s lack of conviction has left the attack toothless.

At the 73-minute mark, Brighton are cruising 3–0, with Leeds looking resigned to defeat. The travelling supporters have started to trickle toward the exits, shaking their heads in disbelief. For Calvert-Lewin, the boos and chants are growing louder, the pressure heavier and the questions about his future impossible to ignore.

What was supposed to be a new chapter for both player and club is rapidly turning into a nightmare. If things don’t change soon, Daniel Farke may have no choice but to make a decisive call before the season and Leeds’ belief completely slip away.