News On Leeds United Ladies

Last updated : 25 July 2003 By Kevin Markey

The game will take place on Saturday 9th August in Bilbao.

Leeds are delighted to have been invited. Manager Julie Chipchase said on Leedsunited.com: "We are looking forward to going over there, it will be good preparation for our league season and should prove tough opposition playing the Spanish Champions"

General Manager Melanie Vauvelle commented " It is a great honour to be invited over to Bilbao to play Athletic Bilbao Women's Team They have fantastic support over there and it would be nice for the girls to play in front of a big crowd, everyone is really looking forward to the game"

Leeds United Ladies kick off their pre-season this Sunday when they entertain Manchester City at Thorp Arch (12.00 noon kick-off).