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Leeds United defender Liam Cooper sends message on Twitter, fans respond

Liam Cooper of Leeds United FC passses the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday at Elland Road o...
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Leeds fans have their say as Liam Cooper marks his 100th game for the club.

Liam Cooper of Leeds United FC passses the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday at Elland Road on August 22, 2015 in Leeds, England.

Lost amid the disappointment of Leeds United’s 1-0 home defeat to Reading was Liam Cooper’s milestone 100th appearance for the club.

Centre-back Cooper has earned the captain’s armband during his three years at the club, and believes the Whites are still well positioned to achieve their goal of promotion.

The mood at Elland Road is one of deflation after the team suffered three consecutive defeats, but Liam Cooper is trying to be upbeat.

It is easy to dismiss Cooper’s comments as ‘just words’, but if Leeds are going to turn their fortunes around, they will need players with a positive attitude like the Scotland international.

Liam Cooper (R) of Leeds United challenges Jordan Rhodes of  Blackburn Rovers during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Blackburn Rovers on October 29, 2015 in Leeds,...

The 26-year-old’s comments and achievements have been positively received by supporters on the whole, although some simply want him to get on with the job at hand, while others urged him to make sure the message gets through to his teammates.

Here is a look at how fans responded to his comments…

Leeds’ next game is an away trip to Bristol City, a ground where they drew last season.

The Whites have lost their last three away games in the Championship and need an improved performance if they are to stand a chance of getting a win at Ashton Gate.

Cooper in particular will want to kick off his second century of Leeds appearances with a win.