Leeds United today made what could turn out to be the most important signing of the summer, as local lad Jonny Howson penned a new improved three year deal. The 20-year-old was delighted to pledge his future the the club after playing a leading role in last season's surge to the play-off final.
'I'm very happy,' beamed Howson. 'I wanted to sign when it was right for me and the club - which it is - and it's been done. It's nice, but there's other players around who help you and I'd like to thank them for that. I remember when I signed my last contract I wasn't playing regularly, but since Gary came in I've played a lot more. I knew I was capable of doing a good job.'
Far from resting on his laurels, the youngster from Morley already has his sights set on playing a major part in the Whites promotion assault next season. 'Everyone's looking upwards at the club,' he added. 'I think we've got to get promoted and back to where we should be. I know we have gone on about points but if it hadn't been for that deduction last season we would have gone up. That's gone now though. It's a new season and I'm sure everyone will come back thinking about promotion. Everyone believes we are going somewhere.'
