Leeds United nostalgia: The day Batty silenced the boo boys at Highfield Road | OneFootball

David Batty answered the jeers with a man of the match display as Leeds United edged Coventry City in a seven-goal thriller at Highfield Road in September 1999.

Leeds took the points with goals from Lee Bowyer, Darren Huckerby and Michael Bridges, plus an Ian Harte penalty. According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, the midfielder faced hostility after being sent off for the Three Lions against Poland in a crucial Euro 2000 qualifier.

Batty was booed at virtually every touch, yet he imposed himself throughout.

The 30-year-old said it was a great team to play in, praising the squad’s enthusiasm and work ethic, and noting that hard work usually brings success. He hoped younger players could learn from his experience, and that their energy might rub off on him.

On a hostile afternoon, Batty’s authority and assurance quietened Highfield Road’s boo boys and carried Leeds home.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

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