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League dream for the ultimate flight football by clinching the
utility man.
“When you look back on
where we were three years ago,
even two-and-a-halfyears ago,
he’s completely transformed
the club,” Dallas said of Bielsa’s
impact.
“There hasn't been a lot of
players introduced, we still
have the core ofthe team
that was here when he came
in, and he’sjust transformed
everybody, he’s made everybody
a better player and a better
person off the pitch as well
“He showed belief in me that
I didn't even have in myself, and
other managers certainly didn't
have in me either.
“He’s made so many changes
and I’ll never have words to
repay him for Lhe way he has
improved me over the last
couple ofyears.
“For that. I’ll always be
thankful”
Dallas featured in all but
one of United s league games
across season, as Leeds Finally
ended a 16-year wait for top
Championship crown.
To be voted the best player
in a title-winning squad is a
serious tip of the hat, but it is
richly deserved.
For the winger turned
right-back, left-back, central
midfielder and everywhere
between it has been a
ofa career built
on hard work and graft along
with stunning consistency, no
matter the position.
“It’s incredible,” he
continued.
“We’ve worked so hard to get
to this point, especially over the
last two years. It’s been a very
demanding two years for us
and we’re delighted to be back.
‘To be able to call ourselves
champions as well, it’s very,
very special and something
we’re very proud of.
“It’s so emotional and I don’t
think words can describe it.
I don't think it has sunk in
properly and it probably won’t
sink in fora while.
“This isn’t just for us, it's for
TEAM UNITY: Stuart
Dallas applauds the
Leeds United fans after
the home side’s 1-0 win
over Bristol City in mid-
February.
the fans who have waited a long
lime for this.
“None of this would have
been possible without the
help ofeveryone at the club,
from the chefs, security staff,
physios, everyone.
“It has been a real team
effort.”
Dallas is used to the big time
at international level, having
helped Northern Ireland make
history by qualifying for Euro
2016, before reaching the
round of 16 stage in that very
tournament.
The Premier League and all
that it brings, though, will be a
completely different animal -
but it is one that he has worked
for throughout his whole
career, and now he has a seat at
the table with Leeds.
“It has been a long t ime since
the club was in the big time
and it’sjust extremely exciting
to be part of it again.” Dallas
concluded.
“Playing in the Premier
League and coming up against
some ofthe best players in the
wrorld is where you want to be.
“You always wrant to play at
the highest level possible and
to get to do that with this club is
going to be really special.”