‘There’s no trophies in August’ – Leeds United manager insists players are in it for the long haul

The 54-year-old oversaw his first competitive Whites match at Tadcaster Albion on Sunday afternoon, when United beat Hull City Ladies 1-0 on the opening day of their 2022/2023 Division One North campaign.

In a statement of intent from promotion-chasing Leeds, Passmoor’s side emerged victorious from a contest against a team who, last term, were competing in the division above, the Northern Premier.

A 17th-minute strike by Olivia Smart won the game for the hosts, who successfully saw out the result despite late drama which led to Whites winger Paige Williams and City’s Amy Pollock being sent off.

With Barnsley, Newcastle and Middlesborough all also winning their opening fixture, the victory over Hull leaves United fourth in the league table – and there’s no complaints from their new manager.

“It’s a good start,” said Passmoor, who returned to the club this summer after leading Leeds to a golden era of success earlier in his career.

“What we're looking at is the processes that we do, how we play. If we do that correctly, the outcomes, the result will be in our favour. There are signs today of that, in terms of how we want to play in possession and out of possession.