United's Academy is well known for producing good young players and Jonny is one of the latest to roll off the prouction line.

A keen Leeds fan as a schoolboy, he realised a dream when he made his senior team debut for Leeds in September 2006 in a cup game against Barnet.

He scored his first goal for the senior team the season before last, against Norwich, at Carrow Road, and he continued his progress last term and became a regular choice, particularly after Gary McAllister took over as manager.

A determined and skilful midfield player, Jonny is well capable of scoring goals and bagged a brace in the vital League One second leg play-off semi final at Carlisle to put Leeds into the Wembley play-off final.

Both his present manager and former boss Dennis Wise have spoken highly of Jonny and clearly much is expected of this player.

Jonny was the winner of the club's Young Player of the Year award for 2007/08.