Leeds United's seven-man recovery given the David Attenborough treatment

Everyone loves David Attenborough, right?

The Whites defensive recovery against Wigan went viral on social media following Sunday lunchtime's Championship clash at the DW stadium. Seven of Marcelo Bielsa's players made lung-busting recovery runs back towards their own goal as the Latics attempted to break from a corner. Now though the popular clip has been given an unusual twist by one United fan...

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Leeds United's seven-man recovery given hilarious twist.

Hilarious, right? Whatever next? The Titanic soundtrack?

Nevertheless Whites fans loved the show of commitment from Bielsa's men as they ran out 2-1 winners over Wigan. Defender Pontus Jansson even commented on the video, tweeting: "This video says says everything about this team. Last year we looked at each other and expected the teammate to run home.

"This year if you don’t run home you gonna hear it from everyone!"

United are back in action on Saturday evening (5:30pm) in front of the Sky Sports cameras once again as they make the trip to The Hawthorns to face West Bromwich Albion in the league.

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