Leeds United back in Dublin
Dublin People 05 Nov 2011
IRISH
Leeds United supporters are in for a treat on Saturday when two first team
players, a club legend and members of the Elland Road coaching staff arrive in
Dublin to meet fans.
First
choice goalkeeper Andy Lonergan, Scottish International Ross McCormack, and
former striker and Leeds Director Peter Lorimer will be joined by coaches Ian
‘Dusty’ Miller and Glynn Snodin for an official
‘Leeds on the Road’ event at
the North Star Hotel, Amiens Street, on Saturday, November 12. Tickets will
cost
?¬10.
The
five Leeds men will spend the evening giving fans a rare, first hand insight
into the club, answering questions from the floor, signing autographs and
posing for photos.
They’re
being brought over to Ireland by Dublin Leeds United Members Club (LUMC), an
official international members’ club affiliated to the legendary Yorkshire
based football team.
It’s
the latest in a string of visits to Ireland by Leeds players, former players
and club officials and Dublin LUMC Chairman, Noel Rice, says fans are delighted
to have an opportunity to hear about the club from those who know it best.
“These
Leeds Legends nights have been extremely popular and are building an incredible
Leeds following as fans that have attended previous nights will confirm,
? he
added.
Previous
guests at Leeds on the Road events have included club chairman Ken Bates and
his wife Susannah as well as several former players such as Johnny Giles, Peter
Lorimer, Eddie Gray, Norman Hunter, Paul Reaney and Gary McAllister.
Dublin
LUMC secretary, David Meier, says the night promises to be an evening of top
class entertainment for Irish Leeds fans and anybody with an interest in
football.
“It’s
great for the fans to meet the players and coaching staff, this is what it’s
all about, being part of the world’s greatest team,
? he said.
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The Leeds on the Road event takes place at 8pm on Saturday, November 12th at
the North Star Hotel. Tickets cost
?¬10 and are available from the North Star
Hotel Bar or on 01-8363136 or Dublin LUMC on 087-7529791 or 085-1918858.
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