Leeds United CEO Angus Kinnear has indicated that the club is anxious to keep Stuart Dallas at Elland Road.
The minutes of the club’s April Supporters’ Advisory Board meeting reaffirmed Kinnear’s expectation that Leeds will grant hero Dallas a future role with the club.
Dallas, who made 266 appearances in nine seasons at Elland Road, announced his retirement from professional football this month following a two-year layoff due to a major knee injury.
Kinnear was indirectly quoted as stating at a recent supporter meeting: “Stuart Dallas is incredibly grateful for all of the support received.
“The club are looking at ways to keep him involved.”
A coaching or academy post might be ideal for the former Northern Ireland international, who stated after retiring that he wants to “inspire the next generation of footballers”.
Stuart Dallas, a Leeds United boy, is fondly remembered
Stuart Dallas has become a fixture at Elland Road over the years, playing in both the Premier League and the Championship, and it’s no surprise that the club is looking for methods to keep him there.
His legacy as a player is one that Leeds supporters cherish: a utility guy, a grafter, and a player capable of producing unforgettable moments. The imagined away end at the Etihad Stadium when he scored the winning goal in 2021 was totally bouncing.
Dallas’ best qualities as a Leeds player are exactly what the Elland Road supporters are looking for right now, as the club stumbles into the play-offs after a poor run of form.
Dallas, who has worn the white shirt as a full-back, central midfielder, and winger over the years, has stated that while coaching is an option, he recognizes the difference between coaching and playing the game and plans to spend the summer with his family before deciding on his next move.
