What made Marcelo Bielsa so special? It wasn’t the exhilarating football, though that played its part. It wasn’t the comebacks at Villa or Blackburn, the incredible rise of Phillips or Klich or Dallas or Ayling or Bamford, or even the record-breaking first season back in the big time. Bielsa took us home, and I am eternally grateful to him for that. But from the moment he walked in the door what struck me the most was his incredible compassion and decency. This was a man who stuck by his principles when everyone was telling him it was going wrong, the chants of ‘Leeds are falling apart again’ ringing painfully in our ears in the darker moments of the last few years. And there have been some. The play-off defeat to Derby, humiliation at the hands of our biggest rivals and the last few months, which have been gut-wrenching for any Leeds fan. And yet in all this time not once did Bielsa complain about our lengthy (to say the least) injury list, terrible refereeing decisions (of which there were many), or even pass any blame onto the players. Marcelo Bielsa reunited a broken and divided city and fanbase through his human decency. He made us all want to be better versions of ourselves, and he genuinely changed our lives. It shouldn’t have ended like this, but Marcelo Bielsa will forever be remembered as a Leeds United legend.

@norahome7323

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your words. This is why we love this guy!

@shareabike-shareasmile

2 жыл бұрын

Really meaningful words! It shouldn't have ended like this

@andrewkilbride971

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

@jackkennedy7596

2 жыл бұрын

Agree wholeheartedly with you on his character... Reignited my interest for Leeds and football in general! Love the fact that he stood by his principles and did not waver from them... Even though there's no doubt that his stubbornness and unwillingness to adapt was a major factor in his dismissal. Bielsa did the impossible and got us promoted as champions with a bang average side against all the odds... Club Legend in my eyes and forever grateful for his time spent here

Of corse it’s sad how he left, but his legacy would never be damaged any way he left the club. He managed to do what no other manager could. He transformed a group into a team. He reunited players, fans, the board, staff absolutely everything. He was so much more than just a coach, he was a leader, a gentlemen, a genuine honest and fair man. He’s the last of a dying breed in today’s modern world and we’re lucky to have gripped a part in his life which will live with him and us all forever. Words can’t explain the emotions we have experienced together, the ups and the downs and staying with us for so long, even though deep down he knew it hadn’t been working for a while. He couldn’t bring himself to leave and went out on his sword. Don’t cry that it’s over, smile that it happened, until we meet again, thank you Marcelo.

@xiquelleuqix3704

2 жыл бұрын

i understand what all the leeds fans are goin through right now... I am From Chile but born in Sweden. when Don Marcelo Bielsa came to chile and took over the National Team..he COMPLETLY CHANGED EVERYTHING. espacially the mentality and quickly he got the respect and love of all the Chilean people . hes legacy and history and chile was also beautiful.. he didnt only change the football mentality in chile..he changed the peoples mentality.. he reached everyones heart with his own heart of gold. take a little look about bielsas time in Chile... He left the team beacouse of honor and loyalty to the former National federacion president Henry Nichols...and bielsa cried and got emontional in his last press conference speech... the whole country got behind bielsa..but in modern footbal politics wins sadly enough

@mat3861

2 жыл бұрын

Love your comment. I'm from here, from Rosario, I'm not a football lover but I do love this man, and for him I followed Leeds and his campaigns! Magnificent club! passional!. I hope they continue in the premiere! Hug from Argentina!

@gaussiano

2 жыл бұрын

He has something very important, an aspect that his compatriot Ricardo Gareca also shares. They are guys who understand the importance of legacy. Argentina, his country, went decades without winning a cup. But we Argentines always feel that we deserve the World Cup. Not only because of our level, but because of our history, our legacy... even if things go wrong, we never change our minds. And every success story, every good success story, starts with people with convictions like Bielsa

Anybody watching this is allowed to cry.😪😪😪

His time may be over, but his legacy will never be over. Gracias Marcelo.

"Marcelo Bielsa becomes a myth wherever he goes" dixit ex player Enzo Francescoli Here we are, Thank you Marcelo from Morocco. MOT 💙💛

i understand what all the leeds fans are goin through right now... I am From Chile but born in Sweden. when Don Marcelo Bielsa came to chile and took over the National Team..he COMPLETLY CHANGED EVERYTHING. espacially the mentality and quickly he got the respect and love of all the Chilean people . hes legacy and history and chile was also beautiful.. he didnt only change the football mentality in chile..he changed the peoples mentality.. he reached everyones heart with his own heart of gold. take a little look about bielsas time in Chile... He left the team beacouse of honor and loyalty to the former National federacion president Henry Nichols...and bielsa cried and got emontional in his last press conference speech... the whole country got behind bielsa..but in modern footbal politics wins sadly enough

The most confusing, genius and inspirational manager this decade. MOT 💛💙 Thank you Marcelo.

No estoy llorando, se me metió un "vamos leeds carajo" en el ojo.

I think it's sad he has gone.im a 55 year old West ham fan who grew up in the era of dirty Leeds and I don't mean that in a disrespectful way. People of my generation had a perception of Leeds. Marcelo bielsa changed that and made Leeds the team we all wanted to watch. But for me that aside I loved his humility as a man. We are working class people in general who love football and even though he would not speak English we could all see a very decent human being. I as a West ham fan also say thank you to Mr bielsa.

@MARTIN-bd7gm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kid words mate respect .

@PK-yf3hd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew it takes a cockney Sparra to sing the praises of another ,keep blowing those bubbles, lets hope we're around next season to thank you in person

F*** man...I'm holding back tears. If I wasnt having lunch in public I'd be crying. What a beautiful video. I really hope he sees it. Gracias Marcelo, carajo.

When Marcelo came to Leeds did any of us understand or realise how he would touch our lives. The most exciting football in the 50 years I've been supporting Leeds. However, much more than that, his warmth, compassion and decency shone like the brightest star in the sky. Gracias Marcelo, nunca te olvidaremos.

I think Leeds will regret letting this great Man Go God bless you Marcelo bielsa ❤️ xxxx 💗

I love this man Injuries and lack of investment in the second season cost him his job Will never forget what this man did for our club

He did alot with very little 👏👏👏. Thank you 💪🎉

Hi! I'm chilean and I understand the pain and uncertainty produced by bielsa's farewell. In Chile we also didn't know what to do, but Marcelo left a legacy that continued until we were two-time champions of America with many of his players. Greetings, and don't worry, the league one will not return.

Wish I could live it all again💙💛

As good as this is, it doesnt come close to representing what he means to us. Gracias Marcelo.

An idealist, icon and incredible person. An ode to the beautiful game . Will never forget the impact Marcelo Bielsa had on our club and English football. Sad it had to end this way, i wish he was supported more. Carajo

Thanks Lewis you bastard. Bottled it up for a week but the Thank You Marcelo's at the end just killed me.

Still too raw to put my thoughts into words. A rambunctious 52 year old tough minded builder who has followed Leeds his entire life; and I'm utterly heartbroken. It was a beautiful, honourable, honest, virtuous, ephemeral dream that slipped away no matter how much we wanted to hold it. Sadness isn't the word. Grief is closer.

What a beatiful homage. I just wish Marcelo could only understand the love that so many people have for him, from Chile, Bilbao and Leeds. He reignites pasion for football like no other. Forever grateful, Gracias Marcelo!

I loved him and always will.

If I'd seen this 5 days ago, I'd be on the floor right now. As it is, I'm still crying but I'm left with a feeling of utter pride that I was even remotely connected to him, in this small way. I met him a couple of times in Wetherby, and I still carry the ST he signed for me in my wallet even now. He was every inch the wonderful man that he appears, and despite not knowing him, we can all say that with certainty. I'll be forever grateful for all he did. I hope he knows the impact he had on us all.

@mattbaxter6414

2 жыл бұрын

First sentence is perfect, that first night it was announced I just felt every emotion, don’t think I’ve cried that much ever to be honest

Gone but never will be forgotten, if only he could have his game...................................!

Farewell Leeds,from winning the championship to sadly getting sacked,from the bottom of my heart I will not forget such a club.

So beautiful. When other managers in clubs go, this never happens, people never cry and children don't participate in saying thank you. 😭😭 What a man, what a legacy. I hope the club does something special for him in the future, something big.

No soy simpatizante de la cultura inglesa pero lo bueno hay que reconocerlo, TREMENDO GESTO DEL PUEBLO DEMUESTRAN GRAN EDUCACION.

Any club would have been proud / lucky to have him as a manager.I like many others was over the moon with his appointment.I went to his first game at Forest Green and caught up with great mates including Trevor H. (r.i.p). Some of the best football we've ever played under Bielsa. Thank you so much for those great games and memories.Last win at West Ham was great to be there and see. Another club legend departed but not forgotten. M.O.T. Bielsa

Will probably never see one like him again😢. Thank You Marcelo. You have achieved what seemed impossible.

ONE DAY YOU WILL RETURN TO LEEDS UNITED TO UNVEIL YOUR STATUE OUTSIDE OF THE LEEDS UNITED STADIUM IN FRONT OF THOUSANDS OF LEEDS UNITED FANS. THANK YOU MARCELO BIELSA NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN. LEEDS FOREVER M.O.T. LEEDS LEEDS LEEDS

One of a kind. I feel so lucky he came to Leeds United and inspired so many people. Good luck Marcelo. All the best mate

Anyone else miss him it’s like missing a member of the family 🥹😭

Thankyou Marcela Bielsa watching your Leeds Utd team play through the championship & the premiership was a joy to watch ,more than any other team ,you brought excitement & played the game how it should be played with entertainment & passion also never complained when things went against you ,no ref excuses no var excuses,A true gent viva Argentina treasure this man xx

Let's not be upset it's ended..let's be happy that it happend..marcelo brought are beautiful club back to where it belongs and I will forever hold a special place in my heart for that beautiful el loco man..thanks again Mr bielsa MOT ALAW

I'm Argentinian. And believe me: it hurts us to all. We are united with Leeds forever. Because football is that: risk. Go forward. Not giving up. But for that, you need to have resources and a whole team convinced with you: and the current players no longer believed in Marcelo and turned their back on him. They should have resisted. Having fought for someone who never betrayed them. There are players in Leeds who come from the Championship and with Bielsa, they continued to play: that is loyalty. Bielsa was beaten by teams with millions of euros ahead. And with Bielsa they could save the season. God luck Leeds

@leodi8293

2 жыл бұрын

Que de jodan por echarlo. Chau leeds perdiste el ultimo tren

Is it bad i cried at this

You changed our club for the better in every way. Thank you, Marcelo We love you. 💛💙

Gracias Marcelo. You don't know how much you meant to me, a 50 years' Leeds fan

BIELSA WAS VERY SPECIAL HE BOUGHT PURE FOOTBALL ⚽️ TO LEEDS UNITED. HOPE HE RETURNS TO LEEDS UNITED SO WE CAN GIVE HIM A SPECIAL SEND OFF. BIELSA THE MESSIAH THANK YOU FROM EVERY LEEDS FAN M.O.T. LEEDS.

Great video! I admit that I've been angry with Leeds United for a few days... Marcelo deserved to fight until the end of the season! He had earned it! But this kind of video makes me see that I can't be angry with Leeds's fans, because you are a great fan and you deserve the best! Respect, health and luck friends! From the Basque country MOT

Absolutely gutted he gone thank you Marcelo Bielsa.

MARCELO BIELSA!! LEEDS

Win lose or draw, Mr Bielsa's teams both those off field and on, have brought back so much pride to Leeds supporters both near and far. Never publicaly criticising referee decisions on the field, never complaining or blaming injury problems for results. Giving fair balanced opinions about games, praising opponents, when appropriate. Improving every player in the squad beyond thier own expectations, giving young players a chance. Not breaking the bank. Exhilarating and nail-biting to watch in equal measure, never boring. Honest football, so so refreshing to behold. Together with Mr Radrizzani and directors, values and standards restored from the top to the bottom of Leeds United. Thank you so very very much Mr Bielsa and colleagues. A beautiful era of Leeds Utd's history that shall never be forgotten, certainly not by me.

Fuck sake lad I said I wouldn't cry again... Jesus Christ One and a half seasons with you in the prem just wasn't enough, I wish it could've gone on forever with you at the helm. It wasn't just the football, it was the iconic way you held yourself, the composure, stoicism and absolute passion that you brought to each and every day and football in general. Humble, kind and caring to the end. May you never change You gave me something to look forward to, beyond the thoughts of suicide during the lockdowns alone and something ai still struggle with. People laugh at me about talking about it, I've been locked jibed and taunted, but atleast we all here will understand, and have lived through some absolute magic and history Thank you Marcelo 🤷‍♂️ Dunno what to do now mate, but thanks for letting me draw breath with optimism again. We all bleed Leeds. I don't want the next chapter but we have to move forward. ALAW, MOT

No matter what I will always love Marcelo

Great video. Bielsa is solely responsible for reigniting my passion for the game. Bringing the childlike magic I'd long forgotten back. We owe him so much. I'm now taking comfort in the fact that he was so dedicated, his legacy will carry on as he has rebuilt the foundations of the whole club. Hopefully we can build on. I truly hope he gets a statue or something in the near future.

Amazing.

Pure fucking genius. Take a bow Lewis. Take a bow Marcelo.

He made me love football again. It was magic and I’m so glad I was part of that, part of that history. I saw that, I went to those games, I felt the magic of Marcelo Bielsa. I’ll never forget it or him x

What a class video Lewis... What a legend Marcelo Bielsa IS.... ALAW.

Thank you Marcelo for everything.

I’m not crying, you are

Marcelo Bielsa, a Leeds United legend. Thank you. MOT.

Just love it how these fans love respect an appreciate him an everything he's done for leeds United.

Leeds will always go through ups and downs however with bielsa we lived through the ups 💙💛

What a wonderful Man we can't thank you enough for what you have done for Leeds United in the wilderness for 16 long years and nearly went out of business. Then in 2018 a man to be honest hadn't heard of at all. You got the whole of Leeds United football club as one 👏🇮🇨. From top to bottom you treated people on an Equal footing. Thank you so much you have touched everyone's Soul you will never ever be forgotten at Leeds United football club and all Leeds United supporter's 👏🇮🇨 will always love you Mr Bielsa you will Go down in Leeds Uniteds folklore for ever .A humble man a great, great man. It shouldn't of happened this way 🇦🇷. We will stay with you forever Mr Bielsa 🤍💛💙👊✊🦚👏🇮🇨🇦🇷 marching on together forever ✊🇦🇷 . Thanks Lewis for the video still can't believe he isn't here. Keep fighting Mr Bielsa 👊✊🤍💛💙🇦🇷🇮🇨👏

@norahome7323

2 жыл бұрын

Your words move me. For us Argentines, newells old boy's fans, who have a stadium that bears his name, for whom he gave us the greatest joy and much of his work, no matter how unpleasant the comments of some may be, we are not going to change our minds . People like him who rescue the true values ​​of humanity inspire us and still unites two deeply divided societies🇦🇷🇬🇧. Here's to many more Bielsas. Let's toast!

@paulbrennan3996

2 жыл бұрын

@@norahome7323 Thank you Nora Mr Bielsa is a true human being the world would be a safer and better place for All man kind if people where All like Mr Bielsa. He is a Man of the people 👏🇦🇷and he changed Leeds United forever 🇦🇷👏 part of Mr Bielsas soul will always be with Leeds United football club and most of All Leeds United supporter's 👏🇦🇷. Everywhere Mr Bielsa goes what ever club or country they are changed for the better. I know Mr Bielsas Beloved Newell's ❤️🖤🇦🇷 is a lot like Leeds United both clubs have passionate supporter's 🇮🇨🇦🇷🤍💙💛❤️🖤 who back there teams to the end and always fill there home grounds and sell out away. We will miss Mr Bielsa very much but we will love and respect the Great Man forever 🇦🇷👏. I truly mean the words I speak. I was totally gutted like thousands of my fellow Leeds United supporter's found out that he was sacked from Leeds United. The news was like loosing a member of your family. Love and respect to Newell's old boy's ❤️🖤🇦🇷 Nora to two famous clubs Leeds United 🤍💙💛🇮🇨and Newell's ❤️🖤🇦🇷 United as ONE by a Truly great, great man Mr Bielsa 👏🤍💙💛🇮🇨❤️🖤🇦🇷. A man who we all love forever ✊👊🇮🇨🇦🇷🤍💙💛❤️🖤🏐🙏🏟️🏐. Thanks again Nora Home🤍💙💛❤️🖤👏🤝🇮🇨🇦🇷

@norahome7323

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulbrennan3996 I am truly moved by your words and I feel them from the heart as mine do. It is exciting to feel how sport can unite people when pure and good feelings are mobilized, and that is what Bielsa achieves, uniting people who have the same love, the same passion, and make them walk together behind that common goal , and above all to rescue the spirit of play that we all carry inside, to return to being children again. I'm glad to see that new links can also be created from there. Both my son, who is a sportscaster, and I have followed Leeds all this time and we sincerely hope that you can continue in the category and we will continue to follow you. For peace and the union of nations, in such a special moment, let's toast!! 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇬🇧🇬🇧

@paulbrennan3996

2 жыл бұрын

@@norahome7323 Good luck Nora to Newell's ❤️🖤 🇦🇷 at home to Atletico Tucuman a full house and Newell's ❤️🖤🇦🇷 singing loud and proud like they always do. Newell's ❤️🖤 won away last Monday 28th February 2.1 with 6,000 Newell's ❤️🖤🇦🇷 supporter's 👏 there Emence and they where singing loud and proud absolutely fantastic 😍👊✊🏟️🏐👏. Good to hear about your son and line of work he is in . It is wonderful that people from around the world are united in football and it brings people together in peace from different countries and cultures. Since Mr Bielsa came to Leeds I will always look out for Newell's ❤️🖤🇦🇷 results. Newell's are My 2 nd team and I can say that quite a few of my fellow Leeds United supporter's 🇮🇨🦚 support Newell's ❤️🖤🇦🇷 as well 👏. That's down to Mr Bielsa 🇦🇷👏who has brought these 2 Great football clubs 👏 together always. I will keep supporting Newell's ❤️🖤🇦🇷 come on Newell's ❤️🖤🇦🇷 get a win. Marching on together, keep the faith, keep fighting 🤝🤍💙💛🇮🇨✊👊🏟️. Good luck 🤞. Respect to Newell's ❤️🖤 and Newell's ❤️🖤 supporter's 👏🇦🇷 Thanks for your own words Nora 🤍💙💛🤝of kindness 🇮🇨🇦🇷🤍💙💛❤️🖤 marching on together forever ✊👊🇮🇨🇦🇷

@norahome7323

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulbrennan3996 I'm just watching it right now! We are winning 3-0!! Thanks for your wishes! You gave us luck! I wish the same to you! Maybe one day you can visit my country and live the passion live in the stadium M. Bielsa👋👋🇦🇷🇦🇷

Enough to make a grown man cry.

@mrnobody4237

2 жыл бұрын

Sure was.

What a man I will never forget you and neither will my daughter's you've changed my life

Need him more than ever now 💔

Finally, I have cried.

Lewis ya bastard. You have me in tears. In life, mentors we luckily work with are rare courageous people. Its up to us all to employ, in ourselves, these teachings.

He changed the club, the game, and every single human around the club and with the same team as the year before. Thanks for super football for my team.

It's better to have loved and lost, than to have never loved at all. Thank you Marcelo, forever in our hearts.

Bawling 😭

It's more about the man than it is about the football. Thanks Marcelo 💛💙

Thank you marchelo oh no I'm cutting onions again

Gracias por todo, hombre muy especial

That my friend was amazing MOT

Thanx Marcello for the memories& the pride you gave to us LEEDS fans again,As an🇦🇺 we thinking about him(Bielsa) for international duty ,don't know if it's right but would ❤️him here(what are your thoughts on it) MOTALAW👍 MOTALAW

Well done Lewis brilliant video, Marcel will forever live in our hearts and be in our thoughts for a lifetime... Thank you Marcel MOT ALAW

Thank you Marcelo Bielsa. I will always love and Remember what you do for Leeds United. In Bielsa we trust 💙💛

im in tears, thank you marcleo.

I will never forget what you done for our great club!! Thank you great man

Yep first 3 years magnificent Thank you Marcelo Bielsa LUFC Legend 2018 -2022

Damn it’s too much…. I knew I would dread this day, but it’s worse than I thought. Just can’t get over it. Going to miss him so much.

Cracking video

Wonderful man made a big impact on football. If only he would change his tactics recently he still would be there. Thank you Marcelo. Good luck Jesse

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING VID!

Honestly I hope he sees this so much, he has to know how much we love him, even if he knows, he has to see this I don't care

Thanks for taking the time to put this great tribute to a great man together Lewis. And thank you for everything Marcelo. Carajo.

Oh Jesus 😪

We need this man back at our club. I will never forgive the Board for what they have done.

Gracias Marcelo. Gracias Maestro

Great video, thanks for putting it together. Gracias Marcelo

This is the fruit of a well done work: gratitude. Thank you all Leed's fans and all the leaders of the Club! Greetings from a latin american. I'm from Paraguay, near to Argentina, I'm a Bielsa fan, this video almost made me cry. Thank you, Leeds!

I think what makes Bielsa special is that he is not so obsessed with carrying a team to success. He enjoys coaching like a journey rather than a path with destination, when he feels it needs to end at some point, he will stop to preserve it's purest beauty. Bielsa makes Leeds so exciting, so does he makes them crumble so fast by his stubborn nature. But his legacy, his tactics, his coaching philosophy is something worthy for Leeds to maintain and develop, and they need a person and some support to fulfill his art, which you fans have Jesse Marsch.

A Premier League manager for short time but he will be remembered even if he doesn't step foot in it ever again.

Best leeds manager ever

Shivers down my spine watching that Marcelo Bielsa Thank you ❤️

He's handed this club over in such a good state to the next guy, in my lifetime I've not seen a new manager inherit the club in as good a position. Marcelo gave this guy a great platform to build off of, if he's half as good as the last guy we should be alright

Don't be sad that he's gone, let's be happy that he came. Gracias Marcelo, forever a hero to all Leeds fans 🇦🇷

Fantastic video. Gracias Marcelo 💙💛

The man

Emotional damage to me 😢😥🥺😭

We will never forget you Marcelo! Thank you for everything! ALAW 💛💙

No importa la hora, el día, el equipo que dirijas, siempre a lado del loco, como se te extraña.

Teared up when I saw this. Thank you for the wonderful video. His legacy can't be explained in words.

This is brilliant. What a hero Bielsa is. I hope he gets to see and understand the effect he’s had on the club and the people. I hope he sees this video. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Lewis, thank you for the amazing video. Tears just don’t stop…. Thank you Marcelo.

Another youtube blabathon I thought... totally choked up now! excellent editing skills, young man.