Fans of Leeds United have been reacting to a post on Twitter in which Leeds centre-back, Liam Cooper, reflected on the club’s recent Premier League victory over Sheffield United.
In the 1-0 victory over Sheffield United, the 29-year-old centre-back impressed, making two tackles, one interception, two clearances, three blocks and winning seven aerial duels, culminating in a WhoScored match rating of 7.50 (as per WhoScored).
Following the match, Cooper took to Twitter, with the Leeds captain stating: “200th appearance. Derby win. Clean sheet. Here’s to the next 100! Boys were different class! #200Club”
In reaction to his tweet, fans of Leeds flocked to have their say on the matter, with many sending messages of adoration to the defender.
Well done skip you deserved it and congratulations on the double 100
— Steve ? (@Steve65LUFC) September 27, 2020
Different class today Skipper, you can take, McGoldrick, Sharp and McBurnie out of you’re pocket now ! We keep marching on ??
— James ? (@YorkshireJAMES1) September 27, 2020
Superb captain, so many fans delighted to see you captaining this side in the prem, congrats on 200, hope there’s many more
— Simon Green (@Simongreen19) September 27, 2020
Cooper, who is now valued at £4.95 million (as per Transfermarkt), joined Leeds from Chesterfield in what was a £675k deal back in 2014, and has since, as he states in his tweet, gone on to feature 200 times for the club, chipping in with eight goals and providing five assists along the way.
The Scotland international played a crucial role in helping Leeds get back the top flight after a 16-year absence, with the centre-back making 38 appearances for Marcelo Bielsa’s side in the Championship last season, scoring two goals and averaging a WhoScored match rating of 7.11.
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It would appear that he is a firm fan favourite at Elland Road, with the defender drawing many more compliments from the Leeds fans following his tweet.
Can’t beat a Derby win at their place. Congratulations on the 2??0??0??th today skip.
— Alan Thompson ?? (@thombo1987) September 27, 2020
What a captain, what a guy. Many more to come I hope. https://t.co/5lYzdDLfvz
— Matty Ingham (@matty_ingham) September 27, 2020
LEGEND ???? #LUFC https://t.co/B66wdeD6JY
— ?????? (@Baxy777) September 27, 2020
Top 6 for us skip!
— Neil Donaghy (@don_neilio) September 27, 2020
Mannn! You made my day.
— JS (@jumpotsa) September 27, 2020
All in all, these Leeds fans appear delighted with Cooper’s efforts for the club, not just in the recent victory against Sheffield United, but across his 200 in total for the Whites.