Leeds United fans raising cash to repair cars damaged in Premier League promotion celebrations

Hundreds of fans descended on the Elland Road ground to party on Friday night after West Brom lost to Huddersfield, meaning Leeds were promoted back to the top division for the first time in 16 years.

Social media videos showed players dancing inside the stadium, but the celebrations outside got out of hand as supporters jumped on parked cars.

A blue BMW which apparently belonged to an employee of the Leeds United foundation had its windscreen smashed, its number plate had come off and it was badly dented.

It prompted fan Gareth Cundall to start a Gofundme appeal, trying to raise £20,000.

He said: “I’m sure we’ve all seen and enjoyed the celebrations at Elland Road last night.

“Unfortunately some went too far and this car and a few others (POSSIBLY LUFC employees) were damaged by idiots.

“Let’s show we’re top fans and raise money towards repairing or replacing them.”

His message finished MOT, which stands for Marching On Together – the Leeds fans’ anthem.

In a separate post, Mr Cundall said he believed the BMW belonged to a Leeds United Foundation employee “doing the charity and community work for the club”.

By Saturday afternoon, the total raised stood at more than £2,300.

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