Why were Leeds fans booing?
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The team on Don't Go To bed Just Yet have been working through emails on the booing of Saturday's in-game break of play to allow players to break their fast during Ramadan.
Messages from listeners have pointed to some confusion inside Elland Road, with some fans frustrated Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola used the pause to coach his side after a fine start by their hosts.
BBC Radio Leeds commentator Adam Pope said: "When you have your headphones on, you can't hear anything but you could hear the boos. It was loud. Definitely there were those booing who won't tolerate having a break for those observing Ramadan and breaking a fast.
"Over the weekend we have had people message or we have asked and there were those who told me there was some really horrible stuff being said. I think there were those also who were completely confused by what was going on and why there was a break. And then there were those who were really annoyed that Pep used it to have a full team talk with all of the players, not just those breaking their fast.
"I think there were three elements. It depends where you were in the ground as to which of those three were loudest."
Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix told the podcast: "On TV, the booing was loud. So I can see why people would think it was not a good look. People we know and go with wouldn't be booing because it was Ramadan. But there probably are some people who were booing for that reason. I follow Leeds quite closely and I didn't know what the break was for before they started it. I feel it's been jumped on as a thing that is entirely negative.
"I've been in the stadium when people have been booed taking the knee. I think it's bad people boo lots of stuff they boo. But I don't think it was unanimously that. I think there was some element of confusion."
