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The day after being linked with a clapped-out, Hull City ex-brickie comes better news for Leeds United fans.

It has been revealed that 24-year old former Boca Juniors and Barcelona striker Luciano Becchio has been training with the Leeds squad during their pre-seaon Irish tour.

The Cordoba-born Argentinian will start in the Leeds side in pre-season friendly against top-Irish side Shelbourne FC.

United having been awaiting international clearance for him to play which has now arrived.

After leaving Barcelona, Becchio, played for Merida Union Deportivo in the Segunda División B-Grupo IV (the third tier of Spanish football) during the 2007-08 season and he netted an impressive 28 goals in just 50 appearances with the club. Merida finished in fourth place.

If the Shelbourne match goes to plan Becchio will also put in an appearance during Saturday’s friendly with Barnet FC.

Leeds United fans must purchase their tickets for next month’s pre-season friendly against Barnet FC directly from Underhill.

You can contact the Barnet FC box office on 0208 4496325. Apparently, there is an allocation of 1200 tickets for Leeds United away supporters.

The match takes place on 26th July, KO 3pm; tickets are priced at £15 for adults and £7 for concessions.

This friendly was arranged as part of the Tresor Kandol deal last season and is worth attending even if it is only to enjoy the delight of an away game with a 3pm kick off - they must have a real police force in Barnet! Well done to them! The rest can hang their heads in shame - you know who you are…

Leeds United will provide the opposition for Guisley FC in their final pre-season friendly on August 4th. The match will kick-off at 7.45pm at Nethermoor.

The Leeds United side will consist mainly of reserves and trialists as the first team’s final pre-season friendly has already been announced as K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen, to be played at Elland Road on August 2nd, kick-off 3pm.

Details are now available for getting tickets for Leeds United’s pre-season friendly against Bray Wanderers on Sunday, July 20th.

Ticket prices are: Adult - €15.00, Student - €10.00, Child / OAP - €7.00. That’s approximately £12 for adults at today’s exchange rate.

Interestingly, Bray Wanderers are charging their regular League of Ireland Premier Division ticket prices for the game! Let’s hope the Guinness in the club bar is cheap! Although as Tipperary Natural Mineral Water is one of their corporate sponsors travelling fans may be in for a bit of a disappointment!

Here’s the direct link to tickmaster’s page for the game: Bray Wanderers v Leeds United

If you want to know more about our opponents they have an excellently designed website which is worth a visit. Their shirt sponsors are, worryingly, called “Rehab Bingo“, which brings all kinds of mental images to mind, but the young lady parading in the club jersey adorned with their logo is worth a look.

After 11 games of the season Bray Wanderers are currently in 6th place in the twelve team Premier Division. If you have Setanta Sports you should be able to catch one of their games live before our friendly.