True story. When Bielsa joined Leeds I sent him my rosary beads - so he’d be looked after while at our great club. He wrote back to me. #lufc #leedsunited #bielsa - ThreadSky

johnqb.bsky.social • 197 days ago

True story.

When Bielsa joined Leeds I sent him my rosary beads - so he’d be looked after while at our great club.

He wrote back to me.

#lufc #leedsunited #bielsa

Comments

fpla62.bsky.social•195 days ago

I miss that man so much.

harveylufc.bsky.social•197 days ago

That is a fantastic story thanks for sharing!👏🏻

johnqb.bsky.social•197 days ago

Thank you and you’re welcome. And Bielsa - what a guy. Humanity at its best.

lufcdata.com•196 days ago

I do love to see gestures like this bless our timelines. Good on you, John. 👏

johnqb.bsky.social•196 days ago

Thank you! And great to be reacquainted on here 🙌

lufcdata.com•196 days ago

Second that. Great to see you on here too! MOT

johnqb.bsky.social•196 days ago

Thank you mate. And keep up the great stats. A cracking public service. MOT.

lufcdata.com•196 days ago

Honestly thanks so much pal! That means a huge amount. 🙏 MOT

johnqb.bsky.social•196 days ago

🙏

bledley.xyz•196 days ago

lovely that..not sure what that other quote dunk was about in the feed but I promptly blocked.

johnqb.bsky.social•196 days ago

Was a great gesture. Think the other guy would be happier on X…!

rstvideo.bsky.social•196 days ago

As if it’s possible to love Bielsa even more. I honestly don’t think we’ll ever get over that relationship.

darrenkemp.bsky.social•196 days ago

It still seems like a dream that we had Bielsa. I never made it back to the UK during his management to see a game, but I wish I had been able to. (I did get to see Farke kill that ball in the Watford game last year from the stands though!)

What a great momento you have. I bet it is cherished.

akhanlondon.bsky.social•196 days ago

Fabulous, he did the same for me when I took a photo of him at Elland Road v Reading. I sent it to him and he signed it. It’s in a frame on my wall. I loved what he did for our club. He did it with grace and humility. #lufc #MOT

joseybackupnorth.bsky.social•196 days ago

Great photo!

akhanlondon.bsky.social•196 days ago

Thank you 🙏 #lufc #MOT

johnqb.bsky.social•196 days ago

Love it Ayub 🙌

akhanlondon.bsky.social•196 days ago

Thanks John #MOT

lufctheone.bsky.social•196 days ago

Wonderful gesture, most would never have responded

johnqb.bsky.social•196 days ago

I know. I was surprised when the letter came. He was pure class wasn’t he.

buggy22.bsky.social•196 days ago

What a story! This is one of my most prized possessions

johnqb.bsky.social•196 days ago

Wow. Love it! I don’t think there are many - if any - managers that have had such a deep impact on a club and its fans. Definitely point to a number of managers who have earned plaudits for their on the field achievements. But not many for their legacy off the field. Great picture.

buggy22.bsky.social•196 days ago

Absolutely hit the nail on the head there. Can’t help but feel grateful that we had the experience of having some like him in charge.

mjgarrity72.bsky.social•196 days ago

A local Argentinian Yoga teacher I know wrote Bielsa a letter offering his services to him and his staff when he first came to England. Marcelo called him up personally to thank him. Such a special human. #lufc

johnqb.bsky.social•196 days ago

Such a gentleman. 🙌

dalepjj.me•196 days ago

I saw Bielsa in Wetherby and had a photo with him. My wife printed the photo and sent it to him, he sent it back, signed and with a note. What a human.

johnqb.bsky.social•196 days ago

Love it. What a human indeed. Could do with him as a world leader..