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Thank you @BerenCross for choosing to write this piece about the wonderful Westby Brothers and the tragic loss we’ve faced ! 💙💛#lufc #ALAW
Cathy Westby was driving with her children in the car when the noise of Elland Road began to make her cry. BBC Radio Five Live had cut to Leeds for an update on the game against Tottenham in the 68th minute. “You could hear the roar,” she says. “But you could hear the applause underneath. I was just crying because it was so moving.”
The applause was for her brother-in-law Colin Westby, a lifelong Leeds supporter who died after suffering a cardiac arrest inside Elland Road before last month’s game against Manchester United. He was 68.
But what made the occasion even more moving for those who watched football with Colin was that, back in January, his brother Martyn - another Leeds fanatic - had also passed away.
@BerenCross talks to friends and family of the Westbys as Leeds United remembered.
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Katie Kins 🤘🏻 retweeted
This unbelievable donation arrived in the post to us this week and it has me truly speechless. To donate something so special purchased by someone so important is so selfless and kind
This donation did not arrive with a contact address so if this is from you please let us know❤
Katie Kins 🤘🏻 retweeted
Thanks #lufc family and the club for that 68th moment to remember Colin. So special that the players celebrated the winner right in front of where Colin’s seat is - thanks @noah_okafor #RIPColin #alaw 🙏💛💙
Katie Kins 🤘🏻 retweeted
That was Leeds United's first Premier League win in a game kicking off before 3pm since Boris Johnson was Prime Minister - a 3-0 win over Chelsea in August 2022. Prem record 21 games without a win in between... get in there #lufc
Katie Kins 🤘🏻 retweeted
A reminder to all those travelling to Elland Road today, please join us in a tribute to Colin through a minutes applause on the 68th minute 🤍💛💙
#lufc #ALAW #LEETOT
Leeds United are heartbroken to learn of the passing of supporter Colin Westby at the age of 68.
Colin suffered a medical emergency ahead of our Premier League fixture with Manchester United on Sunday 18 October at Elland Road.
After being transferred to hospital, he was placed into a medically induced coma and sadly following a period of unresponsiveness, the decision was made to withdraw life support.
Colin was a long-standing Season Ticket Holder at the club, attending matches for over 50 years.
The thoughts of everyone at Leeds United are with Colin’s family and friends at this sad time.
We will pay tribute to Colin in the 68th minute of our next Premier League fixture with Tottenham Hotspur, on Saturday 7 November.
Katie Kins 🤘🏻 retweeted
It's a hat-trick of heroes in @WeAreTheFSA Awards this year...
@Proud_Forest (our Regional Alliance partners) up for Diversity
@TheSquareBall .net up for Fanzine
@lucyjward_ up for Punditry
Off you go #Leeds ✒️
#LUFC 🏳️🌈⚽🏳️⚧️
Thousands have already taken part in voting for the 2026 FSA Awards. Make sure you have your say: thefsa.org.uk/news/vote-now-…
Katie Kins 🤘🏻 retweeted
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Colin Westby, a Leeds fan for 50+ years and friend of our MOuT family.
Love and light to all who were with him that day, and above all to his family and friends.
Please recognise Colin in the 68th minute on Saturday 🤍💙💛 #MOT #LUFC
Leeds United are heartbroken to learn of the passing of supporter Colin Westby at the age of 68.
Colin suffered a medical emergency ahead of our Premier League fixture with Manchester United on Sunday 18 October at Elland Road.
After being transferred to hospital, he was placed into a medically induced coma and sadly following a period of unresponsiveness, the decision was made to withdraw life support.
Colin was a long-standing Season Ticket Holder at the club, attending matches for over 50 years.
The thoughts of everyone at Leeds United are with Colin’s family and friends at this sad time.
We will pay tribute to Colin in the 68th minute of our next Premier League fixture with Tottenham Hotspur, on Saturday 7 November.
Katie Kins 🤘🏻 retweeted
We'll be live after full-time, talking about #LUFC game @ Bournemouth.
We're expecting Michael Salisbury to appear, blowing his whistle when anyone tries to speak.
TSB+ Members can watch live, join us 👉 thematchball.thesquareball.n…
Katie Kins 🤘🏻 retweeted
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:
Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Fund
alzresearch.org/giving/
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Caregiver Resources
alzfdn.org/donate/
Photo Credit: Tommy Garcia
Can confirm, the drive was chuffing windy!! Extra care everyone #lufc
ℹ️ Despite the ongoing storm and adverse weather conditions, the Premier League fixture between Sunderland AFC and Leeds United at the Stadium of Light this afternoon is currently scheduled to go ahead as planned.
Supporters are encouraged to allow extra time for their journey, arrive early where possible, and take extra care when travelling to the stadium.
Supporters are advised to keep an eye on official Club channels for any further updates ahead of the fixture.
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Katie Kins 🤘🏻 retweeted
Nobody actually wants to see this, but well played Wendies ✊🏾
If you see it, call it out: *action* works.
#LUFC 🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️
Rainbow Owls has issued a statement, following a transphobic incident on Instagram involving a trans member. 🏳️⚧️
In-game abuse: text the club’s Stadium Control Room in real time on 07526 166907.
Online abuse: report to @kickitout at [email protected]
#SWFC #WAWAW
ALT RAINBOW OWLS STATEMENT - RE: TRANSPHOBIC INCIDENT Last month, one of our trans Rainbow Owls members experienced transphobic abuse on Instagram from a fellow Sheffield Wednesday supporter. At the member’s request, we reported the incident to Kick It Out on their behalf. The report was then forwarded to Sheffield Wednesday FC. Following an internal investigation, Sheffield Wednesday FC confirmed the individual's connection to the club and issued them with a club ban. The individual will not be able to return to football without first attending a one-to-one education session, delivered by Kick It Out through its Fan Education Programme. These sessions aim to help fans understand the impact of discriminatory behaviour in football.
ALT RAINBOW OWLS STATEMENT - RE: TRANSPHOBIC INCIDENT We’ve seen a recent spike in homophobic and transphobic abuse towards Rainbow Owls and our members on social media, reflecting a wider problem in football. Reports of anti-LGBTQ+ abuse to Kick It Out, both online and at games, rose by a fifth in 2025/26, while football-related reports of transphobic abuse on social media doubled last season. Reporting discrimination takes strength, but it is vital in making football safer. Even when an individual report doesn’t lead to the outcome hoped for, it helps build a clearer picture of discriminatory behaviour in football and can help shape future action. We’re proud that Sheffield Wednesday FC continue to take a zero-tolerance stance towards homophobia and transphobia, as shown by their prompt, professional and robust response in this case.
Katie Kins 🤘🏻 retweeted
The Pacers Playroom is back for season 2 👀
New episodes drop daily at YouTube.com/Pacers.
Katie Kins 🤘🏻 retweeted
Ahead of our Premier League fixture with Manchester United at Elland Road, there was a medical emergency involving a Leeds United supporter.
Following a quick response from fellow supporters, stewards and medics, the individual was transferred to hospital via ambulance, where they now remain in a critical condition.
The club is grateful for the rapid action of our stewards and medical support team and appreciates the many notes of interest and support that have been sent in the past 24 hours.
Everyone at Leeds United joins the broader community in sending our well wishes to the individual and their family at this difficult time.
Katie Kins 🤘🏻 retweeted
If you've a spare moment, please nominate Square Ball for categories 6 and 8. TA!
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