Tony Yeboah has spoken of his delight at Leeds United's return to the Premier League after 16 years, even though he was 5,000 miles away in Ghana when the club sealed promotion. The former striker joined the celebrations virtually via a WhatsApp video call with a friend in Leeds, watching the scenes at Elland Road as West Brom's defeat to Huddersfield confirmed the club's top-flight return.
The 54-year-old, who played for Leeds between 1995 and 1997, said he was not surprised by the fans' reaction. 'I know the Leeds fans and they are so crazy about the club,' he told Sportsmail. 'I was also celebrating with my friends here in Ghana because they knew that were it not for coronavirus, maybe I would have had the opportunity to come to the club to celebrate.'
Yeboah is forever remembered for a stunning volley against Liverpool in August 1995, voted the greatest goal in Leeds' history. The strike, on his weaker right foot from 25 yards, flew in off the crossbar past David James. 'That goal is one I will never forget in my life,' he said. 'I was a Liverpool fan because of John Barnes. I had to prove to them I was also a very good player.'
He also recalled his second goal of the season against Wimbledon, which won Goal of the Season, but insists the Liverpool strike remains his favourite due to the occasion. 'I always say Liverpool because of the way the game was, the tension that was there,' he added. 'It was also a very difficult goal because it was a volley.'
