"As he tried to calm the concern after defeat at Nottingham Forest, manager Daniel Farke admitted Leeds United supporters could be described as "emotional". Which could go a long way to explaining why Joe Rodon has fitted in so well with them. The Wales defender not only wears his heart on his sleeve, but displays it on his face. You didn't have to be a body language expert to see the 28-year-old's City Ground frustration"
"As Leeds' former title-winning centre-back Jon Newsome puts it: "He wouldn't make a very good poker player". But Rodon has become something of an ace in the pack at Elland Road, with his fan favourite status going beyond just simply showing what it means. And you don't make a near century of consecutive league appearances and mentions alongside Norman Hunter as a result for pure passion alone."
Daniel Farke described Leeds United supporters as emotional following the Nottingham Forest defeat, which helps explain Joe Rodon's strong connection with the fanbase. Rodon visibly displays his feelings and reacted with clear frustration when Leeds conceded three goals again. He scored his first Premier League goals last month and has experience as a match-winner. Former Leeds centre-back Jon Newsome remarked on Rodon's lack of a poker face. Rodon has become a fan favourite at Elland Road, compiling near a century of consecutive league appearances and drawing comparisons to Norman Hunter while earning praise from Craig Bellamy and teammates.
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