'Hooked from the second I walked in' - fan stories
- Published
We know the relationship between a football fan and their club is a special one so, as we gear up for the new season, we asked you to share why you fell in love with Leeds and some of your favourite moments supporting them.
Here are some of your submissions:
John: I've been a Leeds fan for 40 years now. There is nothing quite like hearing 'Marching on Together' at a packed Elland Road. I'm blessed to be able to spend matchdays, both home and away, with my three boys. I was hooked the second I walked into the ground and I've never looked back. I've watched us through some very special times, from four promotions to a league title, and of course some horrific times. I have faith we will be a strong side in the top-flight again and I'll be there every step of the way with my boys in The Kop.
Michael: My dad was one of 15 kids from Kirkstall, so being a Leeds fan was never in doubt. I'm 70 years old now and I'm still a passionate lifelong Leeds supporter. I've got so many magical memories at Elland Road, but last season I took my 13-year-old grandson there, after he had previously shown no interest.
As we walked into a full capacity ground, he said: "Wow, where have they all come from?" and he was speechless, which is unusual, as he never stops talking. He was hooked from that day on and he now has an Elland Road sign on his bedroom door. He is a mad, passionate Leeds fan like his grandad. Bless him.
Anna: Like many little girls in the 1970s, I watched on as my big brother played football, followed the 'big' team and even got given the shirt. He lost interest - I didn't. I stayed a Leeds fan for life, through all the ups and the many downs. I'm pretty sure it's made me who I am, as a woman and a writer. I'm not sure I want the world to know about my teen fan fiction in this picture though!
