Former Leeds United midfielder Bradley Johnson led the congratulatory messages sent to Jonny Howson following his FA Cup fourth round triumph at Old Trafford.
Howson and his Middlesbrough teammates defeated Manchester United 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes of football.
The 33-year-old was one of three ex- Leeds players to convert their spot-kicks in the shootout, with Sol Bamba and Lee Peltier also netting from 12 yards.
Boro became the first lower league side to knock Man United out of the FA Cup since Johnson and Howson’s Leeds team in 2010.
Both players were crucial to the Whites’ victory over the Red Devils, with Howson providing the assist for Jermaine Beckford’s winner in the first half.
Here is how Johnson, as well as Leeds fans, have been reacting to Howson’s achievement.
@BradleyJohnson_4: “Johnny boyyy #alaw.”
@jamieb1nine73: “Well played Jonny Howson – that’s two magic moments at OT for you now – only a Leeds salute was missing!!”
@anthonysheldon_: “Made my week this has. Childhood hero doing his thing at the Stretford End again.”
@leedswhiterose: “Jonny Howson. You can take the boy out of Leeds but you CAN’T take Leeds out of the boy.”
@luke_hill: “I’m all here for Jonny Howson giving it to the Beckford End.”
@leeds_carajoV2: “Special shoutout to Howson, you can take the lad out of Leeds but you can never take Leeds out of the lad.”
@charleyp__: “Shock, Jonny Howson winning an FA Cup game away at Old Trafford.”
@waccoe21: “Seeing Jonny Howson give it the big un to the Stretford End has made my night. Once Leeds, always Leeds! On on on!”
@MaxHaley1: “Jonny Howson coming back for his standard win at Old Trafford, it’s honestly surprising anyone thought this wasn’t going to be the outcome.”
@imurray1964: “Highlight of the game has to be Jonny Howson celebrating his spot-kick at the Stretford End, he’s still Leeds. Well done Boro.”
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