They might be halfway around the world from Elland Road, but Leeds United fans in Perth have been creating the usual boisterous atmosphere ahead of the friendly with Manchester United.
Fans have been sharing clips and photos from inside Optus Stadium in Australia ahead of the kick-off against Leeds’ historic rivals.
There’s a mix of die-hard fans who have made the long journey from West Yorkshire to Australia, alongside international fans who are able to watch their beloved Whites for the first time in the flesh.
First time seeing #lufc more than living up to it pic.twitter.com/n6Ib2tOuRV
— irchar (@richrdbadlad) July 17, 2019
The Leeds fans are making the most of the trip anyway, security aren’t quite sure what to make of it all. #LUFC pic.twitter.com/1zCU4knwa8
— Neil Sherwin (@neilsherwin) July 17, 2019
“You’ve never been to Old Trafford”, this is what I’m here for #LUFC pic.twitter.com/YLDlo1GQDE
— Neil Sherwin (@neilsherwin) July 17, 2019
This is the first time that Leeds United have gone Down Under since the pre-season tour of 2002, back when Terry Venables was in charge.
It’s also the first time that they’re due to play Manchester United since a third-round League Cup clash in 2011, a game in which a young Paul Pogba made his debut.
