Leeds United captain Ethan Ampadu brutally called out popular Football legend who’s always talking bulsh**t about him and his club
Leeds United skipper Ethan Ampadu has publicly fired back at football pundit Jamie Carragher, accusing the former Liverpool defender of “constantly talking bulls***” about him and his club. The outspoken comments came during a post-training interview with Leeds United TV, where Ampadu was asked about recent criticism from Carragher following Leeds’ latest Championship outing.
Carragher, who has often been a fierce critic of Leeds’ defensive performances, singled out Ampadu after the club’s 3:0 defeat to Brighton on November 1st, claiming the captain “hasn’t shown real leadership qualities” and suggesting Leeds “still don’t look like a team ready for promotion.”
But after training on Wednesday morning at Thorp Arch, Ampadu finally snapped and he didn’t hold back.
“Honestly, I’ve had enough of him,” the Leeds captain said bluntly, visibly frustrated. “Every time we play, he’s there saying the same thing, always talking bulls*** about me, about the lads, about the club. I don’t think he even watches the full matches, to be honest. It’s like he’s already made his mind up about us.”
Ampadu, who has been one of Leeds’ most consistent performers this season, went on to defend his teammates and their ongoing fight to push for promotion back to the Premier League.
“I can take fair criticism, that’s part of football,” he continued. “But what annoys me is when people just repeat the same lazy stuff without understanding what we’re building here. The lads are working incredibly hard every single day. We’ve got a great atmosphere, and we’re all pulling in the same direction.
“He [Carragher] is welcome to come down and watch one of our sessions before he goes on TV talking nonsense. Then maybe he’ll see what we’re actually doing.”
Ampadu’s fiery comments have already sent shockwaves through the football community. Leeds supporters have flooded social media with messages of support for their captain, praising him for standing up to what many see as biased and repetitive punditry.
One fan wrote, “Finally someone said it. Carragher has been on our backs since the first game of the season.” Another added, “Ampadu’s got every right to speak his mind. The media love to tear us down, but we’re stronger for it.”
Inside the Leeds camp, sources say Ampadu’s words reflect a wider feeling of frustration toward what players perceive as unfair treatment from some high-profile pundits. The Welshman’s leadership and composure on and off the pitch have earned him huge respect within the dressing room, and many teammates are said to have backed his stance privately.
Leeds manager Daniel Farke was more diplomatic when asked about the situation later in the day.
“Ethan is a passionate player and a fantastic leader,” Farke said. “Of course, sometimes players feel frustrated when they believe criticism is not fair. But we know what kind of work we are doing here, and that’s what matters most.”
Carragher has yet to respond publicly to Ampadu’s outburst, though colleagues at Sky Sports reportedly expect him to address the comments on air during his next appearance. Known for his sharp and sometimes controversial opinions, Carragher has previously clashed with other players including Harry Maguire, Jack Grealish, and Richarlison.
For Ampadu, though, the message was clear. “I’ve said what I needed to say,” he concluded in the interview. “Now it’s about getting back to work and doing our talking on the pitch.”
With Leeds still firmly in the promotion race, the captain’s passion has only strengthened his connection with fans who see him as the embodiment of the club’s fight and pride. Whether Carragher chooses to respond or not, Ampadu has made his stance known he won’t stand quietly while anyone disrespects Leeds United.
