The former Leeds striker will be looking to get one over on his former team.
Leeds United now know who they will face in the next round of the FA Cup, after Sutton United pulled off an upset in the third-round replay against AFC Wimbledon yesterday.
Sutton won 3-1 at Wimbledon to pick up the win and a set up a fixture with Leeds on the 29th January at the Borough Sports Ground.
Sutton’s Maxime Biamou celebrates scoring their second goal
For one member of the Sutton United coaching staff it will be an experience he will savour.
Sutton’s head coach is Ian Baird. The former striker has played at the likes of Middlesbrough, Hearts and Bristol City whilst also coaching at Havant & Waterlooville and Eastleigh.
But he is perhaps best known for two spells at Leeds United.
Baird was once Leeds’ player of the year in his second stint at the club and even captained the side for a season.
Ian Baird – Leeds United tackles Nick Pickering – Coventry
Overall, with a season at Portsmouth in between, Baird spent four years at Elland Road. He scored plenty of goals at Leeds during his time at the club but found himself sold by Howard Wilkinson after the arrival of Lee Chapman at the club.
He remains a fond memory for many Leeds fans and will undoubtedly be looking forward to facing his old club in the FA Cup.
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