Jonny Howson to stay at Leeds United until 2011
Young Leeds United midfielder Jonny Howson has agreed a new contract that ties him to Leeds United until 2011.
The deal provides an unusual clause that automatically extends Howson’s contract by a year if Leeds United are promoted to the Championship.
Leeds manager Gary McAllister told the official club website,
“We’re all delighted. He’s a player who has come through the academy and is a local lad.
“He’s got an eye for goal and has a nice mix to his game.
“He has a lot of potential and a lot of ammunition to develop his game and I’m pleased I’ve got the opportunity to help his development.”
The 20-year old made his Leeds United debut versus Barnet in the Carling Cup in September 2006 and has since gone on to be captain of his home-town club twice, score 5 goals and make 46 appearances. He memorably scored both goals in Leeds United League One, play-off semi-final, second-leg, victory at Carlisle United last season and played at the new Wembley in the final against Doncaster Rovers where he came within a whisker of giving United the lead in the first half.
At last some good news - if he continues to develop no doubt he’ll be sold well before 2011 (like Milner and Lennon) but it is nice to see the kid still wants to pull on the white shirt.
Personally I think it is essential to have at least one academy graduate in the first -team. It connects the team to the fans and that bond helps attendances etc.
On a different matter, have you noticed that the ticket info for the play off final is STILL on the home page on the LUFC web-site - come on its bad enough without being reminded every time you log on
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