Matt Tubbs will get the chance to take on Leeds with Sutton United.
Sutton United managed to land a big FA Cup home tie against Leeds United this week, after winning their third round replay against AFC Wimbledon.
The match provides an opportunity for Sutton striker Matt Tubbs to make a mark against a side linked with signing him seven years ago.
Back in 2010 when Tubbs was at Crawley Town, he was touted for a move to Leeds, after netting an impressive 17 goals in 20 games.
Sutton’s Matt Tubbs
Crawley denied there had been an approach, via the Crawley Observer, and the forward went on to help fire the club into the Football League.
Tubbs earned a move two years later, with would-be Leeds boss Steve Evans telling SkySports at the time that the striker’s departure to Bournemouth left him feeling emotional.
He said: “I don’t mind admitting that we both shed a tear and acknowledged we would like to work with each other again in the future.”
Sutton United’s Matt Tubbs celebrates scoring their first goal
Tubbs was unable to replicate his prolific Crawley form at Bournemouth, and is currently at his eighth club since.
The 32-year-old has scored six goals in 25 games this season for Sutton, and will now get the chance to take on Championship high fliers Leeds.
A match up against Pontus Jansson won’t be any striker’s idea of fun, but Tubbs should relish the opportunity.
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