Leeds United legend Liam Cooper surprises fans at club pub with wonderful gesture
Leeds United legend Liam Cooper surprised fans at a popular Whites pub and made a wonderful gesture.
Former captain Cooper, 33, a part of the 2020 Premier League promotion side, left the club in the summer to move to CSKA Sofia in Bulgaria. On New Year’s Day, he made a return to Elland Road as guest of honour and received much adulation from fans.
He also paid a visit to popular supporter pub The Old Peacock based across the road from the club’s stadium. There he put some money behind the bar.
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Posting on Facebook, the team at The Old Peacock wrote: “We would like to send a massive thank you to Liam Cooper for coming into the pub today and putting £1,000 over which we handed fans a free can of ALAW Lager on his behalf.”
Many Whites supporters praised the former skipper. David Daggett said: “What a top man. Great pro and loyal servant.” Neil Profeit said: “Simply sums this man up. What a gesture.”
Jamie Lyon said: “Classy from Liam Cooper. A great servant to the club.” Paul Greenough added: “Cheers Coops. You're always welcome in Leeds.”
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