David Beckham 'makes hole' in Llanrhaeadr FC pitch

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David Beckham and his helicopter, posing with a fanImage source, @LlanrhaeadrYMFC / Twitter

Football fans in Powys had a surprise on Friday evening when former England captain David Beckham landed on the pitch.

Beckham arrived in a helicopter at Llanrhaeadr FC - with the club joking it had signed the former Manchester United and Real Madrid player.

But the pitch may need repair work.

The club tweeted, external: "Great to see David Beckham in the village! Shame he's made a big hole in the pitch #repairworkneeded #comeonLlan"

They went on to joke terms were agreed and a contract had been signed for the midfielder.

It is believed Beckham was filming in the area when he made the surprise appearance.

Harri Matthews posted a photograph and tweeted, external that Beckham "smells like an absolute angel".

Image source, @matthewsharri10 / Twitter
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Fans took photos with the footballer