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Leeds legend Norman Hunter says Radrizzani keeps him involved

Former Leeds United player Norman Hunter talks to exhibitors on the SportMind stand during day 1 of the Soccerex Global Convention at Manchester Ce...
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Leeds legend enjoys still being part of the club.

Former Leeds United player Norman Hunter talks to exhibitors on the SportMind stand during day 1 of the Soccerex Global Convention at Manchester Central Convention Complex on September 4,...

Leeds United legend Norman Hunter has praised the way new owner Andrea Radrizzani keeps him involved.

Hunter played for Leeds between 1962 and 1976, becoming famed for his tough tackling.

Now 73-years-old, the former defender is still a regular at Leeds and plays a valuable role in hospitality at Elland Road.

Aug 1969:  Norman Hunter

Hunter is thankful for his continued involvement and is grateful for Radrizzani.

Speaking at the Global Soccerex Convention, Hunter said: “He (Radrizzani) keeps us involved and we have all got different lounges down there.

“I go down on match days and look after corporate people and things like that. It’s my club anyway, and I love doing that.

“The older generation, they like us old fogeys walking around, we can talk and they can reminisce.”

A general view of Elland Road Stadium prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Brighton & Hove Albion at Elland Road on October 17, 2015 in Leeds, England.

Hunter’s continued involvement is further illustration of Radrizzani’s efforts to make Leeds a true community club, respecting their past history.

The new owner has impressed everybody with his structured and measured approach, and the Whites are finally looking stable on the pitch after more than a decade of financial worry.

Leeds bought back stadium Elland Road this summer after spending 13 years leasing it.

The team is currently unbeaten after five games and sit in third place in the Championship.