Saturday’s clash between Leeds United and Bristol City at Ashton Gate had a few talking points, but one that should certainly not be missed is centre-half Liam Cooper made his 100th appearance as our skipper in the match to enter his name in our history books.
To save overly repeating the stats and the history here I’ll link my former article.
“Proved Us All Wrong” – These Fans Are Delighted As Leeds Man Is About To Enter History
Taking to the pitch in our last match – a 1-0 victory courtesy of Patrick Bamford’s early effort in the first half – Cooper became the 12th person to make 100 appearances as captain. The day also saw him break past the 150 milestone since he arrived at Elland Road.
With plenty of praise for his improvement this year under manager Marcelo Bielsa before he achieved that feat, the praise was certainly flowing following the fulltime whistle and Coops took to social media proving it wasn’t lost on him either.
Thank you to everyone @LUFC an absolute honour! Stuck by me through some tough times.. Here’s to another 150.. Marching on together.. 👏🏻💙 pic.twitter.com/3LlKGyG1GE
— Liam Cooper (@LiamCooper__) March 9, 2019
A simple message that received plenty of support.
Best centre halves in the league by a country mile! Perfect partnership ????????
— Col (@col1984) March 9, 2019
I'll be absolutely brutally honest I thought we made a bit of a boo boo not signing kyle bartley but fair play and credit where it's due you have been one superb captain and centre back partner to Pontus Jansson for leeds united… Class ????????????????
— Tariq Jabbar #GTTO (@TariqJabbar80) March 9, 2019
Super duper captain Cooper
— LUFC__ George (@LUFC__George) March 9, 2019
What an inspiration you are, to your teammates, the club, fans and players who take time to mature.
You deserve every accolade you're getting and I'm proud to say your our captain.
Captain of Leeds United.
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— Bielsa's cheese wedge ultras (@ColinCarmichae2) March 9, 2019
Coops – every successful team is defined by the Captain – the way you’ve gone about your job this season after last seasons boo boys is nothing short of outstanding – get your hands ready to lift the silverware in May ????
— Roobster ???????? (@roobster123) March 9, 2019
Super duper Liam cooper. The amount of stick some fans gave you was bang out of order. You silently go about your work. Let me tell you. You’ve been awesome this season. Hope you lead us to promotion. MOT
— Lee Horsfield (@horsfield_lee) March 9, 2019
Worth pointing out that you stuck by #LUFC through some tough times too ???????? Congrats on the achievement, you should be proud of the player you've become.
— Steve Turner (@SteveLTurner) March 9, 2019
Superb Mr Capt, can't wait to see you turning out in the prem, fantastic rise ????????????
— Simon Green (@Simongreen19) March 9, 2019
It's mutual – you've stuck by us through tough times too! Well done Coops – clean sheet is a perfect reward for your 150th appearance. Thanks for always giving 100% and for being a fantastic leader.
— FionaCK ???????? (@FionaCK) March 9, 2019
You’ve earnt it coops to have your name up there with some of the club true legends. I’ve backed you from day one and always given 100% for Leeds ????????????????#mot #lufc #alaw
— Matt Duce (@matt_duce1980) March 9, 2019