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NEWS: Leeds United to play pre-season friendly away at Forest Green Rovers on Tuesday, July 17 (7pm). Leeds will release their list of friendlies/pre-season plans this afternoon. All the latest here then. #lufc
Forest Green boss Mark Cooper on July 17 friendly at home to #lufc "They’ll be bringing their first team, so it will be a strong test for my players and one we should relish. Leeds always bring a big following wherever they play so we’ll be hoping for a big crowd at The New Lawn"
Forest Green's The New Lawn ground has a capacity of just over 5,000 (5,147 by looks of it). 377-mile round trip to get there from Elland Road. Forest Green say details on tickets will be announced at a later date. #lufc
Forest Green manager Mark Cooper is son of former #lufc defender
Terry Cooper of 60s/70s fame. Mark: “Leeds United are a massive club and historically for myself and my family, it’s a game that will mean a lot to us and it’s one I will look forward to."
Kampen ble avtalt i januar i forbindelse med overgangen til unggutten Jordan Stevens!