Leeds United fans to pay tribute to Christopher Loftus, Kevin Speight and Peter Lorimer - how you can feature in video

Leeds United fans are being encouraged to participate in a video in memory of Christopher Loftus, Kevin Speight and Peter Lorimer.
By Abbey Maclure
Published 31st Mar 2021, 16:45 BST
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Ahead of Saturday's game against Sheffield United, the club is paying tribute to the former goalscorer and late fans.

Leeds United legend and record goalscorer Peter Lorimer died on March 20 after battling a long term illness, with Saturday's Yorkshire derby marking the Whites' first game since.

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Monday April 5 also marks 21 years since two Leeds United supporters, Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight, travelled to Turkey to watch their team in action but never returned home.

A man lays a floral tribute outside Elland Road in Leeds, following the death of Leeds' all-time record goalscorer Peter Lorimer (Photo: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)A man lays a floral tribute outside Elland Road in Leeds, following the death of Leeds' all-time record goalscorer Peter Lorimer (Photo: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
A man lays a floral tribute outside Elland Road in Leeds, following the death of Leeds' all-time record goalscorer Peter Lorimer (Photo: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)

The club is asking fans to send in a five to 10 second video of them clapping, which will be shown on the big screen at Elland Road ahead of the game at 3pm on Saturday.

You can send in your video here.

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