Promotion party continues into day three as Leeds United fans gather to celebrate victory over Derby County

The party continued into a third day of joyous scenes as Leeds United fans gathered to celebrate their team's victory at Derby County.
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Thousands headed through Millennium Square and on to the steps of Leeds City Museum, unfurling flags on the windows and letting off blue and yellow flares.

There was a significant police presence in the area but officers were keeping a watchful eye rather than stopping anyone enjoying the celebrations.

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Baz Hardy, from Pudsey, was standing slightly back from the main action.

Leeds United fans joined in promotion celebrations outside Leeds City Museum.Leeds United fans joined in promotion celebrations outside Leeds City Museum.
Leeds United fans joined in promotion celebrations outside Leeds City Museum.

He said: "I'm 55 years old, I've not seen this in years and years.

"I'm knocking on a bit now so won't be going in there.

"Next season I'd be happy to stay up, but secretly I'm hoping for a bit more than that - investment is on the way I think."

Joe Luby had also come down from Pudsey with son Jack, five.

Crowds gather to celebrate after Leeds United's victory over Derby CountyCrowds gather to celebrate after Leeds United's victory over Derby County
Crowds gather to celebrate after Leeds United's victory over Derby County
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"This weekend has been so great. I thought it would go down to the wire like it always does with Leeds so for Huddersfield to do us a favour on Friday was brilliant.

"I'll just be happy if we stay up next season - we've got the right manager for it."

Lifelong fan Steve Mayes had come down from Wakefield.

He said: "It is against the rules at the moment but it's just the relief isn't it?

George (left) and Jon Laycock join in the Leeds United promotion celebrations outside Elland RoadGeorge (left) and Jon Laycock join in the Leeds United promotion celebrations outside Elland Road
George (left) and Jon Laycock join in the Leeds United promotion celebrations outside Elland Road

"It's madness. After 16 years it's just the joy coming out, relief actually.

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"There's been unbelievable heartache, we nearly went bust, so to get to this point is just unbelievable "

Over at Elland Road, fans gathered outside the stadium.

But today's celebrations were much more low key than in recent days.

Brian Grainger and grandson Brandon Sharp at the Billy Bremner statue.Brian Grainger and grandson Brandon Sharp at the Billy Bremner statue.
Brian Grainger and grandson Brandon Sharp at the Billy Bremner statue.

Whites fans were in a jubilant mood as they posed for pictures, sang and cheered in front of the Billy Bremner statue in bright early evening sunshine.

Among those who headed to LS11 were father and son, Jon and George Laycock.

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Jon, originally from Garforth, and 16-year-old George drove to the ground from their home in Sheffield to enjoy the scenes.

Jon said: "We have been sensible and avoided the crowds but we had to come to mark the occasion.

"All George's friends are Sheffield United fans so its been tough for him having to watch their success lately.

"It's a very proud day after what has been a fantastic season."

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George said: "I've supported Leeds United all my life and have never seen them in the Premiership before so this is a fantastic feeling."

Brain Grainger travelled to the ground with his 15-year-old grandson Brandon Sharp from their home in Halifax.

Brian said: "Pump it up - we're going up!

"I was beginning to think I would never see us get promoted again so it is such a relief.

"We've deserved to go up as champions and I think we will be strong again next season."

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Brandon said: "It just feels unreal. I've never seen anything like this before supporting Leeds. It's so exciting.

"I reckon we will finish in the top ten in the Premiership next year if we buy the right players."

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