Not only are Leeds United and Huddersfield Town separated by a short stretch of the M62 motorway, they have also been going toe-to-toe throughout this season in the Sky Bet Championship.
Such close proximity, in terms of both football and geography, has brought about a heightened sense of rivalry which, more often than not, spills over onto social media in general, and Twitter in particular.
The barbs thrown out from each fanbase can be particularly harsh, especially when one team wins and the other drops points. Huddersfield are on golden run of form and seemingly picking up points with gay abandon.
In tonight’s game, the third-placed Terriers were facing relegation-threatened Bristol City who sit 33 points below them and in the last of the relegation places, a point from safety. Three points could be considered a must for the Robins if they are to begin to fly up the table, rather than have their feathers plucked and begin to spiral downwards.
Lee Tomlin’s 30th minute opener won’t go amiss as they look to move away from the relegation mire.
BIG defensive mix up! Bristol City lead 1-0. Live on Sky Sports 1 now! Brought to you by @Screwfix. https://t.co/bWwxnSCKti
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) March 17, 2017
A defensive mix-up it may well be, but that hasn’t stopped Leeds United fans commenting gleefully over the fact that their local rivals are trailing at half-time.
Tomlin goal for Bristol City brings about Leeds fan glee
For this Leeds fan it’s a case of supporting anyone who is playing against Huddersfield.
All Bristol city aren't we ? #lufc https://t.co/eDyEpK1bjP
— smack my klich up (@NorthernCrank) March 17, 2017
Here’s another Leeds fan who is feeling the glee from Bristol City’s early lead.
https://twitter.com/SbStuart21/status/842833544410030080
Leeds fan Sohail cannot contain himself.
Goooaaaaaallllll. Get in Bristol #lufc
— S O H A I L R A S H I D – AIME DIEU (@SohailRashid00) March 17, 2017
Max is happy too.
Always loved Bristol. #lufc
— 🙂 (@Max_LUFC) March 17, 2017
Chris seems more than happy that Huddersfield are trailing.
Get in Bristol!!! 😀😀😀#lufc
— Chris Whitaker (@ChrisWhit81) March 17, 2017
These two Leeds fans are now likely fully signed-up members of the Lee Tomlin fan club.
Well done Tomlin…
Ya fat bastard…! #lufc— Sean McIntosh (@Macky_LUFC) March 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/BF_lufc/status/842831929506516993
That was 1-0, but imagine if Bristol City scored 13 minutes into first-half time added-on. Scenes!
What a finish from Tammy Abraham! Huge goal for Bristol City. Brought to you by @Screwfix. https://t.co/eiYfAB8aaB
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) March 17, 2017
Leeds fans couldn’t contain themselves.
https://twitter.com/SbStuart21/status/842840298099105793
This fan implores Bristol City to simply hold it together.
Don't fuck this lead up like you usually do Bristol #lufc
— Chris Whitaker (@ChrisWhit81) March 17, 2017
And so the mick-taking continues from Leeds fans.
https://twitter.com/Mask_Of_Anarchy/status/842839594043412481
There’s still 45 minutes to go in this game, but the opening half has been one of joy for Leeds United fans.
