'It’d be great craic' - Leeds United goalkeeper James Trafford up for Otley Run if Whites win a trophy
A key Leeds United figure would be willing to do an Otley Run - if the Whites win a trophy
Leeds United goalkeeper James Trafford would be up for doing an Otley Run if he wins a trophy with the Whites.
The Otley Run is a pub crawl particularly popular among young people and is viewed as something of a rite of passage for Leeds students.
Revellers often don fancy dress as they make their way along the route, which spans over two miles.
James Trafford up for Otley Run
Trafford, Leeds’ club-record signing having joined from Manchester City for £40m in the summer, would be open to celebrating silverware in student style.
When asked if he would do an Otley Run if Leeds win a trophy in an interview with Sky Sports, he responded:“Yep. The lads... yeah, it’d be great craic.
“I’d wear my costume that I wore for the Christmas do when I was with Burnley, scuba diver. I just thought it’d be mint, well cool. Imagine seeing someone in a full scuba diver outfit.”
The sight of Trafford making his way from Headingley into the city centre in a scuba diver outfit would undoubtedly be enjoyed by supporters - as would some silverware.
James Trafford’s progress
The 23-year-old was a marquee signing for the Whites in the summer and has been widely tipped to succeed Jordan Pickford as England’s number one.
He has started each of England’s last two Nations League games, but will relinquish the gloves for the next two fixtures in a pre-planned change.
Regarding his progress this term, Trafford said: “There's not many players that don't play [for their clubs] that start for any national team and it was always my aim to play in a top league and play for a top team in Leeds this season. It's what I wanted to do, it's what I love.
“I just enjoy playing football and it keeps me happy and it's great fun playing football. It's an amazing club and I've loved every day I've been there and it's a great set of lads. Wherever I play I just really enjoy everything.”