'I will feel proud seeing my design': Winners of YEP competition with Burley Banksy announced

Imogen-Leigh Fear, 11, has been chosen by the 'Burley Banksy' Andy McVeigh as the winner of the competition.

Many entries were sent to the YEP but Imogen's came out top of the pile - picked by Andy himself.

Imogen will now have the incredible opportunity to join the Burley Banksy and paint her design onto a box in Leeds following lockdown.

Speaking after she received the news, Imogen said: "I am really excited at winning the Burley Banksy competition and can’t wait to be able to go out and help get my design painted.

"I am really missing going to Elland Road and watching Leeds, especially as we are so close.

"Watching Leeds is my special thing I do with Grandad and Grandma and I will feel proud seeing my design as we all walk to the ground.

"ALAW."

Two lucky runners up will receive a canvas painting by the Burley Banksy.

Nine-year-old Esmae was one of the two lucky entrants.

Her design incorporated the famous Leeds chant 'pump it up'.

Her dad Lee told the YEP: "She was super happy to be a runner up and said she chose the design because it’s her favourite chant when she goes to games."

The other runner up was Katy Jones.

Her design included the home flags for each of the Leeds United starting line-up.

Andy loved the unique design.

Katy told the YEP to be chosen as runner up was 'amazing'.

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