Controversy; Leeds United get the last laugh as Sean Dyche TAUNTED £90K a week Leeds United staring in-off camera moment in Elland Road

The last week has been a turbulent one for Leeds United supporters, but Friday night delivered a timely lift when it was needed most. Only days earlier, optimism had been high around Elland Road following the club’s excitement over a high-profile addition.

After securing the signature of Facundo Buonanotte, Leeds pushed hard to strengthen their attacking options further by targeting Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen.

The Whites explored a deal that would have seen the forward arrive on loan until the end of the season, with an obligation to buy in the summer.

While Leeds were prepared to invest heavily, they were keen to delay the bulk of the spending until after the PSR deadline, a stance that ultimately failed to meet Wolves’ valuation and brought negotiations to an end.

Matters worsened on the pitch last weekend when Leeds were comprehensively beaten by Arsenal. The Gunners dominated from start to finish, scoring four unanswered goals and leaving the Whites with little response.

That heavy defeat rattled sections of the fanbase, particularly with a crucial relegation showdown against Nottingham Forest looming large on the horizon.

Any lingering anxiety was swept away on Friday evening, however, as Leeds produced one of their most assured displays in recent memory. Daniel Farke’s side responded in emphatic fashion, racing into a 2–0 lead inside the opening half hour.

The intensity inside Elland Road proved too much for Forest to cope with, and the hostile atmosphere even appeared to unsettle Sean Dyche and his coaching staff on the touchline.

Journalist Graham Smyth highlighted a telling moment from the contest. With Noah Okafor down near the sideline early on, Dyche was seen sharing a light-hearted exchange.

Moments later, Okafor made Forest pay by doubling Leeds’ advantage. Soon after, Dyche and his assistants gathered for an impromptu touchline discussion as their side struggled to stem the early tide.

Okafor emerged as one of the standout performers of the night. Farke had revealed before kick-off that the winger’s impressive training form earned him a place in the starting XI, and he justified that decision in style. Throughout the match, Okafor posed a constant threat with his runs in behind the defence, and his goal was the product of intelligent movement and a composed finish.

While the winger has faced criticism this season for a lack of consistency—brilliant in some outings, quiet in others—his display against Forest offered a timely reminder of his quality.

On Friday night, Okafor showed he can be a key attacking weapon, complementing Dominic Calvert-Lewin effectively in Leeds’ new 3-5-2 system and giving supporters fresh reasons for optimism as the season reaches its critical stage.