Finding a home in Leeds | Tony Yeboah

Speaking on Premier League World, Leeds United Legend discusses his upbringing in Ghana and his journey to England's top flight.
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[@chrisblanchard3882]

Some of Tony’s goals were brillant and ridiculous. He will always be a legend at Leeds.

[@grahambrown4176]

A fabulous striker, scored some stunning goals. George Graham made a huge mistake. Tony Yeboah is never forgotten

[@davidmacey5422]

One of the most exciting players ever to wear the Leeds shirt. Hero.

[@jonnybeeston]

I'll never tire of being able to tell people i was there when he hit that volley vs Liverpool. Amazing player unplayable on his day.

[@jasonandrewoconnor8519]

A wonderful and a truly inspiring player with such a powerful body and mind to light up the beautiful game. Being a Leeds fan he gave me so many fantastic memories. I wish we had a few more like him now in the Leeds squad we would be top of the league.

[@Blacknight1812]

George Graham was an unpleasant custodian of a good Leeds side, a talentless coach who could not deal with better players than he ever was. Yeboah was sheer class and a true gentleman, and Graham couldn't accept that.

[@CB-xr1eg]

@The Real stan fam He was a boring negative twat, probably still is.

[@icrazieelliotgamer7338]

Tony Yeboah was the best finisher I've ever seen.And you will always been welcome in our great city of Leeds.LEGEND 100%

[@errcoche]

Would be good to have him back for the first home game of the season. Elland Road is still buzzing from his goals twenty five years later.

[@icrazieelliotgamer7338]

Unbelievable goal scorer !

[@TasteBudJunkie]

Tony Yeboah will be in the history of Leeds forever.. what a Legend and a Gentleman

[@bapsmcginty4782]

Couldn't buy this guy today. What a legend!

[@papanoel3999]

This dude. Scored a absolute belter against us. Brilliant player.

[@johnh5424]

He was my first football hero as a kid, and this is the first interview I've ever seen with him. I smiled through the whole thing. He's the best striker I've seen at Leeds in my time, I just wish he could have stayed a few more years!

[@adellisdevelopmen6593]

Ageeed

[@datmandeyah_8083]

Love it! I was exactly the same, the man was my idol

[@zaprese]

Same for me

[@frankosei9726]

At that time he was much better than the expensive players in bayern Munich but sorry ,the management' officials filled with hatred for African players almost spoilt his career

[@chijohn28]

Me too i smiled over n over

[@victorkwamedakpo8195]

First time watching a documentary on this Legend Tony Yeboah. He is very calm. I believe he can help train good strikers for the Ghana National Team.

[@Moradude99]

I was sat behind the goal when he hit that volley against Liverpool. I knew I’d just witnessed an historic moment in Leeds history. Amazing goal something I’ll never forget.

[@Stand663]

I remember Tony Yeboah. He was the best striker ive ever seen. He had skill, power and finesse. He was amazing.

[@Winniebambo]

Leeds legend never will forget Tony

[@monsiursnowman66]

5-6 years old When he signed my dad just getting me into football/Leeds Yeboah was instantly my childhood hero from then

[@Diesel32]

Same with me in Frankfurt. He and Okocha where my first football idols. On the street i was always Yeboah and Okocha! I had the luck to shake his hand last week in Frankfurt and make a picture with him and the other Frankurt Legends.

[@mrsilbo6499]

A real legend and in over 50 years of supporting Leeds, my favourite player.

[@paulmcgreevy9701]

Yeboah was awesome, I was lucky enough to see all of his goals live. He could hit a ball so hard with both feet not many players have ever been able to do that. Always welcome at leeds United Mr Tony Yeboah 💛💙

[@wisdom8295]

Spectacular goals

[@eugenebruno1481]

Yeah both feet with so much power is something else.

[@AnthonyKiyola]

That Wimbledon goal is always my pick for best goal ever.

[@b7846]

Liverpool one was mine

[@AnthonyKiyola]

@@b7846 Great goal. I used to watch the Premier League highlights on the ABC and I saw the Wimbledon one and I thought at first I was seeing things - another sensational goal in such a short space of time. I think that initial draw drop seeing the Wimbledon goal puts it just past the Liverpool one for me: once was amazing but then to follow it up a few weeks later.....incredible.

[@b7846]

@@AnthonyKiyola he was a specialist in some goals

[@garyclark2506]

I was walking back from the chip shop as a kid when I heard my stepdad screaming through the window after he scored that goal against Liverpool

[@AnthonyKiyola]

@@garyclark2506 I’m assuming he’s a Leeds fan..... then again if it were my dad and if he supported Liverpool he would have been screaming "Why didn't you save it David James? You useless....." 😉

[@charmawow]

When I think of a beautiful goal, its Yeboah’s strike against Wimbledon every time.

[@dermotculliton4451]

Loved Tony Yeboah.Always will. Unforgettable. Great player.Great person. Different Class.

[@TheGrovesy1975]

Best striker I've ever seen in my time as a Leeds fan. 47 years old now and no ones come close.

[@michaelpower4372]

Peter Lorimer. Allan Clarke. Mick Jones.

[@jonasbrobbey4297]

Tony Yeboah was special. Very talented player. Power, strength, pace, skill, technique, he had it all. LEGEND!

[@deanporter846]

His goal against Liverpool was world class. I’m a Liverpool fan, 46 years of age and still remember it like it was yesterday. An incredibly powerful and gifted player.

[@keithmudzengerere6679]

Mmmm a great legend indeed. 😊

[@PMC-jp2dg]

I remember that goal he scored against Liverpool, absolutely brilliant !

[@yorkiegeoff1825]

Was behind the goal 👍 😂

[@SantiagoChileMafia]

In every club he played he become a legend ! Salud from Hamburg to Acra

[@catherinepage2676]

Loved watching Tony when at Leeds. There was a real buzz. Awesome. Thanks for the memories, Tony.

[@andrewdexter849]

Just the best striker I’ve seen at Elland Road. Pace, power, strength, sublime finishing and supercool in front of goal. Monaco away is a special memory. Just majestic.

[@StaIIion]

My favourite player ever 💛💙

[@imnotavingthat6813]

Lethal what a striker, he had it all. Much love Tony

[@mewvufxz8007]

People, all around England still scream his name when scoring goals like he used to Legend!

[@mrnobody4237]

I was a 21 year old Leeds fan working in a bar in Faliraki, Rhodes when I watched the Liverpool goal. My boss had wangled a stream somehow and put it on the big screen. Place was packed, but can't have been many Reds (of either club) 'cos it erupted when he scored. Unbelievable goal, and night.

[@GRichfamgfam]

What a shot Tony Yeboah had! Absolute beast. Thunderbolt shot☄️

[@nicholasdavies6264]

Tony was a spectacular goal scorer .... he was inclined to take a chance AND more often than not he would hit that net ! Leeds Utd hall of fame along with the rest of them ! Superb strength and skill 👍

[@alexoh9671]

What an amazing human and player. The difficulties that foreign players have in any country, is a part of football that most people don't know about.

[@caomhan84]

The goal he scored against Wimbledon is probably top 5 I've ever seen. It's absolutely criminal that it wasn't in the running several years ago for best Premier League goal ever. Everyone talks about the Liverpool goal, but for me, that one was better.

[@mick6370]

Yeh it's a tough one to call both great goals I think if the Wimbledon one was against a Man U it would probably been talked as best ever .

[@Maclib_]

I agree the Wimbeldon one was better

[@isaaclyne123]

One of the greatest privileges of my life was having a 1995-96 season ticket, seeing his goal against Man it's and being at eye level from the side when he smashed the volley past David James

[@stumathers3192]

we we always remember you Tony Yeboah. true great

[@mickyleeds4093]

Two deadly goal scorers i remember is yeboah and viduka both of them was my idols I loved watching both play

[@user-fj7xi7tb3i]

I am not a leeds fan but this guy was a legend. I really loved watching him. I was so suprised when he was moved on and don't fuly understand why even now.

[@arunboy6307]

I was at the Wimbledon game with my youngest brother who I shared a room and ensured we shared a love of Leeds . Blessed to be there and see this magical player in the flesh with my awesome brother. Happy times ❤

[@jonnybeeston]

He was an awesome presence to see out on a pitch, i'll never forget seeing that volley against Liverpool in the stadium.

[@doodles863]

The goal against Liverpool was the best volley I’ve ever seen, absolute class, in a tight fought game it was gonna take something special. One chance one strike and boom, the technique was world class

[@deenicky1096]

Its same as what essien score against barcelona in the champions league but on the opposite site of the field. Essien scored d volley with his left foot on the left side of the penalty box from a deflected lampard short/cross n Yeboah did his amazing strike on d left side but further back

[@maratonlegendelenemirei3352]

Tony's hat-trick for Leeds against Monaco was the highlight of his time at Leeds United.

[@MsrBucky]

What an amazing player he was for the mighty whites. His goals against Liverpool and Wimbledon remain the greatest goals in the premier league.

[@timmartin9964]

He once made a header against VFB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga I still believe most other strikers couldnt have kicked as strong as he did with his head. Thanks for the memories Tony! Also a true Eintracht Frankfurt legend Yeboah's wittnesses Zeugen Yeboah's United Colors of Bembeltown

[@PeterJPickles]

I'm a Man Utd fan and love this guy :)

[@ofonipa5706]

Hopefully we have more players like him in Ghana ✊🏿🇬🇭

[@MrAckers75]

Priceless in today's game

[@JH-ty3ic]

Top man, a gent and a goal scoring genius.

[@3lackman761]

I like that a legend like schemeichel is talking so good at a legend like yeboah

[@zuofaegberipou5971]

Anthony Yeboah and Abedi Peke,the Greatest Ghanaian footballers ever. Yeboah the Goal bomber ... Absolute Legend Yeboah Tony...

[@dinho4real]

Mr. Yeboah speaks Asante English. Love him.

[@ofonipa5706]

🤣😂

[@JasonParmar]

Thank you for making this video and sharing his story! I didn’t know it in this detail, he’s SUCH A GOOD MAN. And. What. A. Player. What absolutely incredible goals.

[@Wokisan]

The power and precision of his shots were just unreal. I wish I was watching the Premier League back when he played (didn't start watching until the early 2000s - right before relegation).

[@Leeds71]

He could have filled the goal of the season top 5 himself at one point - if he was striking the more modern footballs the keepers would have no chance

[@kjellesperas5132]

LEGEND AFTER JUST 3 SEASONS. ONE OF THE FEW. THANKS TONY, THANKS FOR THE SUPERGOALS!!! MOT

[@charlcharlie7447]

Tony Tony Yeboah, Tony Yeboah, Tony Yebooooah, LEEDS!!

[@chrisbaldwin3609]

if he was playing today , he would be one of the most expensive players in world football , leeds got him for 3.4 million how times change

[@GeneralHensaleey]

Tony Yebouh one of the best players in the world what a true legend

[@peteratuora8492]

God bless you, Tony, for your services to the nation Ghana...you and other great sportsmen and women brought smiles to our faces during the Nineties and we can't say Thank you enough! wishing you good health and long life!!!

[@keithmudzengerere6679]

He's a legend in this continent. One of the best n finest footballers. Much respect from 🇿🇼Zim. For me he stand on top 10 best African players of our time.

[@Khryptic]

Yeboah the highlight reel, love seeing him beast in those cannon ball shots from far out

[@ChrisBarsby-ll3ny]

Thanks for the memories tony..this guy was the real deal and had he played longer for us he would of been regarded as the best african footballer to play in the premier league..absolutely devastating power..he scored a hat trick in Monaco in the cup left foot right foot header..fantastic player never forgotten

[@JONNYHOTROD]

What a lovely man.......jeez I wish he still played for us 💙💛💙💛💙💛MOT

[@iamspowarticus9167]

A Leeds legend and allways will be

[@SoccerJogaBonito]

What a player!

[@juliuskwarteng]

Growing up, Tony Yeboah was a player that every one wanted to and dreamed of being. He was goals.

[@cultofsgc]

Premiership legend. Can't think of 1 fan that doesn't like him

[@barrywhite5062]

What an absolute legend

[@CB-xr1eg]

Yes Barry you are...oh you mean Yeboah, yes him too. 😂👍

[@Danfranco]

Made my childhood. Love the man.

[@karlwells9992]

Tony yeboah will be loved forever in leeds he was awesome and my favourite player

[@Mr.P001]

I loved our time with Yeboah. I loved both the goals against Liverpool and against Wimbledon. Both great but for me Wimbledon goal is my preferred highlight.

[@mauriziocassola7515]

In Frankfurt ist Yeboah eine Legende

[@paulbrennan3996]

I was there that 🌃 night when Tony scored that wonder goal against Liverpool 😍🤩👏best goal I have ever seen scored at Elland Road 🏟️ Top Gentleman should of stayed on but George Graham didn't want him.All Leeds aren't we, marching on together 🦚🇮🇨✊👊😍🤩

[@kofiaka9831]

Best player

[@revjoycemensah2066]

I REMEMBER ON CAMPUS, WE WILL LEAVE OUR BOOKS TO WATCH LEEDS EVEN IF WE HAVE EXAMS THE FOLLOWING DAY. TONY THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!

[@darrenmitchell5538]

i liked yeboah what a great guy scoring some great goals

[@mikewatson4938]

Wow Tony Yeboah goals are super super brilliant and incredible an excellent player

[@anthonyyeboah5716]

He has made me popular and like by any working colleagues in London

[@francisvilasmensah216]

Another great African Star!! Tony Yeboah, Ghana is proud of you..

[@4CamResMultiMedia]

so so touched, i was a young man then, 30years i could never stop following football news in Germany he was our hero. God bless him.

[@damienabbott9805]

Tony Yeboah joined Leeds in January 1995 and was instrumental in helping the club qualify for the UEFA Cup at the end of that season. He also helped Leeds reach the 1996 EFL Cup final, but sadly that is where the story ended.

[@LeedsJimbo82]

Love this guy. Always welcome in Leeds Tony!

[@jamesolojo787]

2 things l remember amazing goals especially against Liverpool and Wimbledon. Stays long in my memory never to be forgotten. Also his wife constantly ringing Howard Wilkinson and making constant demands.. Great player l still have his name on one of my Leeds United tee shirts. Thank you for those wonderful memories Tony.

[@5burned5]

LEGEND FOREVER. MOT

[@markklima5209]

Love this guy legend two of best goal I have ever seen mot

[@AUDIONOIR100]

Still remember the goal '95 against Wimbledon like it was yesterday! Good doco. Thx.

[@mvab3252]

I always called my #Ghanaian friends #AbediPele or #TonyYeboah the return smile I get from them were priceless …we all proud of you Mr T❤⚽️ long live 🙏 thank you for sharing it 🤗

[@kaykaye]

Oh yes Tony, we still talk about your goals in the Premier League today #31/05/22 I was born in Kumasi but raised in the UK and you have put my home town on the MAP 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🎉🎉🎉🎉🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

[@gideontawiah4248]

Wonderful Yeboah. I would always hear in the radio as a young boy that Anthony Yeboah has done it again and I kept wondering because I couldn’t watch the game. Glad to have these highlights.

[@kofiamoakosiawkasmow8889]

Brilliant! Fantastic interview! Well done Garry Al Smith for this interview

[@PassportG]

Mr Yeboah......salute 🤜🏾🤛🏾💯🔥

[@kaceylufc]

ALAW Tony 💙💛💙what a player

[@benjamindey704]

Legend.. Ghana 🇬🇭 beast of a legend

[@Socman-fu1gs]

thanks for the memories

[@kwadwoboadu7059]

The great yagola legend of all time 💖

[@KwabenaKirikou]

ANTHONY YEBOAH, GHANA LEGEND! GLORY BE TO GOD

[@alphatechxmedia3195]

Wow Tony is a living legend

[@MrThedreadman]

That's one humble gentleman.

[@simondressler8966]

you are a legend