Okon advised to quit Leeds by Aussie coach

PAUL OKON has been told to quit Leeds for the sake of his international career.

Okon advised to quit Leeds by Aussie coach
Fri, 08 Aug, 2003 - 01:00
Brian Davis

The blunt warning comes from Australia coach Frank Farina, who has kept faith with the midfielder for the friendly against the Republic of Ireland on August 19.

Okon, who will skipper the national side, has been frozen out of the first-team picture at Elland Road since the arrival of manager Peter Reid.

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