Owner Andrea Radrizzani pens open letter to Leeds United fans

Firstly, please allow me to take this opportunity to thank you all for all the support we have received so far this season on and off the pitch.
MESSAGE - Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has asked fans to support the team from home in the most important week of the seasonMESSAGE - Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has asked fans to support the team from home in the most important week of the season
MESSAGE - Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has asked fans to support the team from home in the most important week of the season

The love you have shown the club, the players, my family and I and all the staff who work at Thorp Arch and Elland Road has been nothing short of amazing.

The last four months have been incredibly difficult for everyone around the world, but I believe the way our communities have pulled together has been amazing – especially here in Yorkshire where huge progress has been made due to our values and collective spirit.

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Thanks to the tremendous work of healthcare teams and key workers, and the sacrifices we have all made, the situation has improved. However, my message to you all is that the fight against Covid-19 is not yet over and we must continue to be sensible. I know many of you are desperate to show our boys support during this important week – but the health and well-being of our loved ones in our community must be our top priority.

I have always felt that football means little without the presence of fans, and now I know that for sure. However, it is vitally important we stay safe and keep those around us safe too by staying at home.

We take nothing for granted and there are still three very important games to play this season. I know that the management and our players will not rest until we have reached our objectives and the final ball is kicked. I know that whatever the outcome may be, many of you will want to come together and cheer us on, but on behalf of everyone at Leeds United I would ask that you enjoy these final games at home safely. We want supporters back in the stands as soon as possible and if the virus returns to our region due to mass gatherings, then we could damage the progress that has been made.

We hear you and we feel you in every moment – we know how important the club is to this community. But please, stay at home.

Andrea Radrizzani

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