Stunning new Leeds United mural appears next to Elland Road - featuring Ampadu and James
A vibrant new landmark has arrived on Elland Road.
The Leeds United Supporters’ Trust unveils the 18th commissioned mural as a bold celebration of Leeds United’s long-awaited return to the Premier League.
The mural takes pride of place on Wesley Croft in Beeston.
It celebrates the club’s promotion back to the premier league, led by Captain Ethan Ampadu, with the design created and executed by artist Kieran Bradshaw, aka Word on the Walls.
The mural also features Dan James, Ao Tanaka, Joel Piroe and Pascal Struijk as well as the famous Leeds open top bus parade across the city centre.
Located just at the side of McDonalds on Elland Road, the mural is just a short walk from the ground on one of the most popular matchday routes to the stadium, sitting right next to the Centenary mural and recent cartoon comic hero strip.
Artist Kieran Bradshaw said: “As soon as one of the neighbours saw the recent comic strip mural, they offered up their house wall to undertake another mural – so that’s three in the same area, it’s quite the focal point.
“I’m absolutely delighted that the vision of the original design has been brought to life, and with some finer details you might be able to spot, like Ethan Ampadu famous cone incident on the bus, it’s a bit of fun to reflect back on the celebrations and remind the city of their achievements.”
Mel Butler, founder at BOXT who have sponsored the mural, said: “Continuing our partnership as an official partner, we’re delighted to share that BOXT has worked with Leeds United Supporters’ Trust to commission Word on the Walls to paint a celebratory LUFC mural near Elland Road.
“It honours the team’s recent promotion into the Premier League in Leeds’ classic blue and yellow colours.
“The next time you attend a home game, take a look to the left of the East Stand and see if you can spot it.
“We hope you love it as much as we do.”
Leeds United Supporters Trust said: “We are really grateful for all the sponsors who help fund our murals, and this wouldn’t be possible without the support of BOXT.
“We have some incredibly talented artists in the city and a big thanks to Kieran for another stunning design and execution.
“This is now our 18th commissioned mural across the city, and we hope to continue reaching as many communities as possible with this LUFC art to recognise the clubs ongoing history and heritage.”