Liam Cooper reveals just how much Leeds United's players missed their fans after unbelievable return to Elland Road - YEP 23/8/21
Leeds United's fans are back in full - and captain Liam Cooper has opened up on just how much they were missed.
By Lee Sobot
Elland Road finally welcomed back a capacity crowd for the
first time in nearly 18 months for Saturday's Premier League clash against
Everton which produced an entertaining 2-2 draw.
United's fans had previously last filled the stands of their
famous home for the Championship clash at home to Huddersfield Town back in
March 2020 when Leeds were still three months away from sealing a return to
Premier League football.
Supporters were then locked out as the Whites finally
returned to the top flight for the first time since 2004 as games were played
behind closed doors due to social distancing measures in the country's fight
against coronavirus.
A permitted 8,000 Whites fans were allowed back for last
season's Premier League finale against West Brom but the weekend finally
brought a return of the real deal and Cooper could not hide his delight.
"It's unbelievable," said United's skipper.
"They have been starved of it.
"It's been a long time coming. We have missed them
unbelievably.
"Walking out today, the atmosphere, the energy, the
positivity, we feed off that.
"They are our 12th man every single home and we are
just so buzzing to have them back."