Hughes: It takes your breath away

Leeds United midfielder Andy Hughes admits the atmosphere at a sold-out Elland Road "takes your breath away".

Hughes: Loving Elland Road life
Hughes: Loving Elland Road life

Gary McAllister's side expect another full house on Monday for the first leg of their play-off semi-final against Carlisle after the season's biggest Football League crowd saw them seal a last-day win over Gillingham.

Former Reading and Norwich man Hughes told the club's official website: "It was a great spectacle. It takes your breath away when it's like that.

"I was honoured to be on the pitch in front of those fans, but that's Leeds United football club.

"There's no experience like that. I've been at different clubs and experienced different fans, but you can't find the words to describe what that was like on Saturday."

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