Ex-Leeds striker Beckford baffled seeing Gnonto ignored

Former Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford is surprised Willy Gnonto is being ignored by manager Javi Gracia.

Gnonto was left on the bench for last night's 1-1 draw with Leicester City.

Beckford told BT Sport: "Do you know what? As soon as Luis Sinisterra got injured you could hear the whole stadium just erupt with Willy Gnonto - they started singing his song.

"There's no doubt he's a fan favourite, he's a fantastic football player. He's one of those players that as soon as he picks the ball up he's so direct but his close control, such focus, such passion and the drive - the fans buzz off that sort of stuff.

"That's what you need, especially when you're at home. I don't know [why he wasn't brought on], if I'm being completely honest. I don't know. There was another opportunity to bring him on as well, when Brenden Aaronson came on.

"There were only two substitutions today and one of them was forced and that's bizarre. Especially when you can see the players are getting a little bit tired, a little bit leggy, Leicester were starting to dominate the game. I don't know [why he wasn't brought on], if I'm being completely honest."