Leeds United are set to tour Burma.
Leeds fans are known for their commitment and willingness to travel in numbers… but this is set to be put to the ultimate test.
Leeds United were reported to be planning to play two games in Burma for the post-season, report The Mail, and they later confirmed the plans.
Owner Andrea Radrizzani has connections in the region through his company Eleven Sports which owns several television sports rights in Asia.
Burma is 8,500 kilometres away from Leeds but it is not just the travel which will put fans off going to watch the two matches the club has planned.
The country’s unstable political situation reportedly has players concerned, with The Mail claiming that reservations have already been expressed to the Leeds hierarchy.
Burma is also not known for having a strong football league or international team… although conversely Radrizzani may see this as an untapped region to try and increase the club’s fan base.
Unfortunately with the team struggling on the pitch, and the club still reeling from the new badge PR gaffe, these plans have not gone down at all well with supporters.
Here is a look at how Leeds fans responded to the report…
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