Soccer: Student punched Leeds footballer's friend, jury told

An Asian student punched a friend of Leeds United footballer Jonathan Woodgate during trouble in the city centre, a court has heard.

Soccer: Student punched Leeds footballer's friend, jury told
Thu, 15 Feb, 2001 - 14:54

An Asian student punched a friend of Leeds United footballer Jonathan Woodgate during trouble in the city centre, a court has heard

Nightclub doorman Graham Lawson told the Leeds footballers' trial a group of Asian students had been "taking the mick" after one of Woodgate's friends was ejected from the Majestyk club for being drunk.

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