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Leeds United star Ronaldo Vieira apologises on Twitter, fans reply

Ronaldo Vieira of Leeds United and Ben Chilwell of Leicester City during the Caraboa Cup Fourth Round match between Leicester City and Leeds Unite...
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Leeds United midfielder was sent off as they lost to Wolves.

A general view of Molineux Stadium before the Sky Bet Championship match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Middlesborough at Molineux Stadium on October 24, 2015 in Wolverhampton,...

Leeds United midfielder Ronaldo Vieira has apologised to supporters after being sent off against Wolves.

Vieira’s red card was the first of his career and came at a terrible time with Leeds just re-establishing themselves in the game.

Ronaldo Vieira of Leeds United and Ben Chilwell of Leicester City  during the Caraboa Cup Fourth Round match between Leicester City and Leeds United at The King Power Stadium on October 24,...

Leeds were 2-0 down at half-time and pulled a goal back through Ezgjan Alioski, before Vieira’s red.

The sending off was a result of two yellow cards, and Vieira acknowledged the poor timing of his dismissal in a heartfelt message to fans after the game.

Vieira is now out of Leeds match against Barnsley at the weekend, but will be eligible to face Aston Villa on Friday 1st December.

The fact he feels he owes the team and supporters should spur him on, and while fans were obviously disappointed with his dismissal and the result, his honest apology was accepted.

Here is a look at how fans responded…