5 reasons why Leeds United will win promotion this year

#1 Behind the scenes

With new leadership has come new direction. Better direction

You could say this Leeds revolution truly started back in January when Andrea Radrizzani became co-owner alongside the volatile Massimo Cellino. Radrizzani wanted to run the club in a more proper, mature manner and after a seventh-placed finish decided to push on with a deal to take over the club entirely.

The Italian immediately made a huge gesture by purchasing back Elland Road, something the fans had understandably been calling for. That was the first step to winning the club back in a way, and following it up with the impressive appointment of Christiansen continued the new streak of ambition at the club.

Perhaps the most important move was bringing in Victor Orta as the new sporting director of the club, a man who experienced success at Sevilla in terms of his recruitment. Orta has overseen a huge change at the club in terms of playing staff and handled the departures of Wood and Charlie Taylor superbly. The Spaniard has confirmed the fact that not only are Leeds buying well now, but they are also determined to improve their intake of youth players and scouting networks abroad.

At last, Leeds fans have a structure in place behind the scenes they can have faith in.