Leeds United captain Liam Cooper has issued a classy message of apology to a Fulham ball boy after using "bad language" in front of him during their recent clash at Craven Cottage.
United were chasing the game 2-1 after Josh Onomah's strike had put Fulham in front at Craven Cottage.
That goal proved to be decisive, with the Cottagers going on to claim all three points.
However, Cooper has admitted to an error of judgement with emotions running high but has responded in the perfect manner.
The United captain has revealed he has sent a signed shirt and boots to Fulham for them to pass on, as well as a hand-written apology letter.
Writing on his personal Twitter account, Cooper said: "The FA have brought it to my attention that during injury time in our game with Fulham in December I used some bad language in front of a ball boy.
"I was trying to get the ball back for a throw-in during the final moments of the game as we look to equalise. That isn't an excuse, I'm the captain of Leeds United, a role I take extremely seriously - and I should know better.
"I apologise to the ball boy in question and his family, I've sent some boots and a shirt with a written apology to Fulham to pass one. Once again, sorry."
