jayden bogle publicly disgraced leeds legend for calling him a “passenger” on a live tv before the everton vs leeds game

Jayden bogle publicly disgraced leeds legend for calling him a “passenger” on a live tv before the everton vs leeds game

jayden bogle has found himself at the centre of a storm after a leeds united legend launched a brutal verbal attack on him live on television ahead of the highly anticipated clash between everton and leeds united. what followed has stunned fans across english football, with many accusing the former club hero of crossing a line that should never be crossed.

in the build-up to monday night’s fixture, former leeds forward michael bridges appeared on a live broadcast to analyse leeds’ recent performances and tactical shape under daniel farke. while discussing the right side of leeds’ defence, bridges made a comment that immediately set social media alight.

“he’s been a passenger far too often this season,” bridges said, referring directly to bogle. “when leeds need leadership and aggression, he just doesn’t impose himself on games.”

the remark was delivered casually, but its impact was anything but. the term “passenger” is one of the most cutting criticisms a pundit can direct at a professional footballer, implying a lack of effort, responsibility, and value to the team. within minutes, clips of the comment were circulating online, drawing furious reactions from supporters.

what no one expected was the response.

according to multiple sources close to the club, bogle was made aware of the comment shortly before kick-off. rather than letting it slide, the leeds defender responded in the most emphatic way possible on the pitch. from the opening whistle at goodison park, bogle played with visible intensity, aggression, and purpose.

fans watching quickly noticed the difference.

bogle was relentless down the flank, winning duels, driving forward with the ball, and tracking back with determination. each successful tackle and burst forward seemed to carry an extra edge, as though the criticism had lit a fire beneath him.

by halftime, social media had already turned sharply against bridges.

@marchingonelland, wrote, “calling bogle a passenger is disgraceful. he’s been everywhere tonight. that comment looks embarrassing already.”

@yorkshirelufc, added, “michael bridges needs to apologise. you don’t speak about one of our players like that on live tv.”

but the moment that truly flipped the narrative came after the final whistle.

bogle, who had delivered one of his most complete performances in a leeds shirt, was asked post-match about the criticism he had received before the game. his response was calm, measured, and devastating.

“i heard what was said,” bogle admitted. “everyone’s entitled to their opinion, but i let my football do the talking.”

those few words were enough.

within minutes, fans declared that bogle had “publicly disgraced” the former leeds hero, not with insults or theatrics, but with professionalism and performance. many felt bridges’ comments had aged horribly and reflected poorly on a player once celebrated at elland road.

@leedsfaithful77“legends should protect the badge, not tear.down current players,”

@lufc_awaydays.“that was cheap punditry,” “he went for a headline and got embarrassed.”

others pointed out the growing frustration with modern punditry, where inflammatory language is often used to generate attention rather than genuine analysis.

calling a player a “passenger” before a crucial away game, many argued, crossed the line from critique into disrespect.

inside leeds united, there is understood to be disappointment at how the situation unfolded. while the club respects free speech and media analysis, sources suggest that senior figures were unhappy with how publicly and personally bogle was targeted.

michael bridges has yet to issue any form of clarification or apology, though pressure continues to mount as fan anger refuses to die down. for some supporters, the damage has already been done.

“this isn’t how a leeds legend should behave,” one fan commented online. “criticism is fine, humiliation is not.”

for jayden bogle, however, the night may ultimately prove defining. in the face of public criticism, he responded not with words, but with a performance that spoke volumes. in doing so, many believe he turned an attempted humiliation into a moment of personal triumph.

as for the wider debate, this incident has reignited questions about the responsibility of pundits, especially those with deep ties to the clubs they analyse. when does honest opinion become harmful rhetoric? and should club legends be held to a higher standard?

one thing is certain: on a night when words were meant to diminish him, jayden bogle ensured they instead elevated his standing among leeds united supporters.