The duo played alongside each other at Leeds United, including having a memorable, but equally nightmare, first season
under Marcelo Bielsa that saw them reach the play-off semi-finals, before it all ended in heartbreak.
Whilst Pontus Jansson abruptly headed for the exit door and joined Brentford, Pablo Hernandez would become one of many
Elland Road heroes by guiding the club back to the promised land after over a decade in the wilderness during the following
season.
The 38-year-old’s name is engraved in the legend books of the famous Yorkshire club and Jansson, upon hearing that his
former teammate is set to hang up his boots, posted on his Instagram story that Hernandez is ‘one of the nicest’ people he
has worked with during his career.
A player of exquisite touch, vision, magic and outstanding close control, when the Spanish star had the ball, he had the
Leeds faithful off their seat.
That’s why he was such a popular figure with the fans and those who he played alongside, as Leeds fans will love Jansson’s
message to the now-retired star.
“Happy retirement, Pablo,” wrote Jansson. “One of the best and one of the nicest persons during my career! Lots of love to
you and your family.”
Leeds have to do it all again…
It wouldn’t be a surprise if many Leeds fans think that all the hard work they did under Bielsa, to get back to the Premier
League, has now been washed down the drain during the past 12 months.
The recently-concluded Premier League campaign was a nightmare beyond comprehension, as Leeds, now under new
ownership of the 49ers and the stewardship of Daniel Farke, are tasked with trying to lift morale and get the club back up.
That magic Bielsa dusted upon Leeds needs to be found again. A number of players that played alongside Hernandez, such
as Luke Ayling, Patrick Bamford, Liam Cooper and Jack Harrison, to name a few, are still there and they need to get the club
back to the promised land.
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