BUBBLY Leeds United TV presenter Emma Louise Jones never used to be a football fan – but now she is following the Whites to the Premier League… finally.
The Elland Road side have endured 16 years in the Football League, desperate to break back into the promised land.
Emma Louise Jones is a big hit with Leeds fan on LUTV
Jones is also a regular on BBC Radio 5 Live
PDC legend Rod Harrington teaches Emma Jones how to play darts
But bright blond Emma has given fans plenty of reason to cheer with her appearances on LUTV since her 2017 debut.
And with Marcelo Bielsa finally finding the secret formula to Leeds’ success, the Premier League is set to see much more of Jones.
Emma conducts post and pre-match interviews for LUTV – while also working for BBC Radio 5 Live and the Netball Nation podcast.
She famously stole the show during England’s 2018 World Cup warm-up win over Costa Rica – with the TV camera operator clearly more interested in her than the match.
Photos on Emma’s social media through the years have shown her alongside Leeds legend Eddie Gray and a crop of stars including Stuart Dallas and ex-defender Pontus Jansson.
Her success in the role is all the more remarkable considering she never used to watch the beautiful game before getting the job.
Jones has amassed an army of fans
Jones was often a rare bright spot in a tricky few seasons
Jones will now be taking her talents to the Premier League
Jones has become a real success, starting her football career at Leeds
Jones will now follow Leeds to the promised land, the PL
Jones works for LUTV, BBC and a netball podcast
Leeds fans instantly fell in love with Jones
Speaking to Ourtown magazine, Emma said: “I never used to be a football fan – but since doing Leeds I’ve become one!
“The atmosphere, passion and buzz rubbed off on me very quickly and now I’m the noisiest spectator watching from the gallery.”
Emma has a background in news but admits she found it hard asking people difficult questions.
She says she once ended up crying with an interviewee – but there have been no such problems with Leeds… especially as they won last season’s Championship crown.
Jones said: “Whilst in Hull, I managed to get a job on Leeds United TV, presenting their matchday shows.
“Again, I couldn’t believe my luck as TV had been another dream of mine.”
LUTV presenter Emma Louise Jones has proved a hit with fansCredit: Instagram @eljones90
Emma Louise Jones proved Leeds’ best signing in 2017-18Credit: Twitter
The radio presenter admits she was never a football fan before working for LUTVCredit: Instagram @eljones90
Emma Louise Jones carries out pre- and post- match interviewsCredit: Instagram @eljones90
It has not all been plain sailing though.
In 2016 she found people had used her photos to set up fake accounts on dating app Tinder – including one saying her name was Anna and she worked at Morrisons.
People pretending to be air stewardesses and shop assistants used her photo to try to get dates.
Emma Louise Jones is a regular in the LUTV studioCredit: Instagram @eljones90
The stunning presenter started out in hospital radioCredit: Instagram @eljones90
The presenter interviewed Leeds great Eddie Gray in her first season at the clubCredit: Instagram
Emma Louise Jones is frequently seen at Elland RoadCredit: Instagram @eljones90
Emma Louise Jones has become a huge footie fan since getting the jobCredit: Twitter
Alex Duffy gets one over on Emma Louise Jones in brilliant radio swear prank
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
