Pontus Jansson suffered defeat in his first game as a Leeds United player, the Whites sinking to a 1-0 home defeat to Huddersfield Town. That result saw Leeds drop into the relegation places after six Championship games.
11 games later Jansson was part of a team reborn as they climbed into the top six and the promotion play-off places. They stayed there for 142 day, 26 games and were only deposed after a similar narrow 1-0 loss at home to Wolves. That drop to 7th place, coupled with Fulham’s more than decent run of form saw to the Whites promotion bid.
Whatever the result of the season, Leeds United fans loved Jansson and took him to their hearts. In a short space of time he seemed to capture the zeitgeist of what it meant to be a Leeds United player, the fans simply saying that he WAS Leeds, there is no higher honour than that.
Across the 2016/17 campaign Jansson took on many arduous battles, and he continues to do so. His latest one though, that could very well top them all – his marriage to sweetheart Asa Thornell.
With such a post, and a tweeted link to it, it was obvious that Leeds United fans would respond, and respond they did…in droves.
Pontus Jansson tweets wedding snap – Leeds fans respond on Twitter
Starting with the original tweet where Jansson says: “By far the biggest day of my life! Love you something unreal mkt!”
Den överlägset största dagen i mitt liv! Älskar dig något overkligt mkt!
Tack till er alla som… https://t.co/nc8NZEIcFx— Pontus Jansson (@PJansson5) June 24, 2017
It didn’t take long for Leeds fans to offer their congratulations.
Massive congrats you Pontus & @asathornell 👍
— Ben Taylor (@bennytaylor1984) June 24, 2017
Massive congratulations to you both hope you both have an amazing future together ❤️
— Helen Walker (@hellsbelles92) June 24, 2017
Beautiful picture, congratulations to you and @asathornell , wishing you every happiness for your future 💙💒💍💐 #MOT #LUFC xx
— SUSAN SMITH 1 (@SmithLeedsUtd) June 24, 2017
shame you didnt have a tophat on Jansson, would of been your magic hat 😉 Gratz anyway mate.
— LΞTHΛL HΛZΞ [LΞ] 🌐 (@Lethal_Haze) June 24, 2017
that suits awesome ! Amazing wedding photo, you’ve a gorgeous bride, mot can’t wait! July 1st , we sign the best CB in the league
— . (@AdsSammon) June 24, 2017
Congratulations to you both 💛💙💛💙🎩🎩
— ALL LEEDS (@LUFC_456) June 24, 2017
Congrats Mr and Mrs Jansson! Have a lovely evening
— Wayne Doyle (@WayneV0iD) June 24, 2017
Hand in the pocket playing it cool 😎. Congrats Pontus
— Neil Brook (@Neil_A_Brook) June 24, 2017