Leeds United tribute to fan who died after falling ill at game - BBC

Leeds United pays tribute to Colin Westby during Manchester United game

Leeds United held a honor during their match against Manchester United to remember 68-year-old fan Colin Westby, who died after a medical emergency. The club announced the tribute, expressing sorrow and recognizing Westby's contribution. The incident occurred during the game, prompting the club to pay respects to the fan. The honor took place in the 68th minute, coinciding with Westby's age. The club's action reflects a moment of sorrow for the fan who had been with the team for many years.

“The honor took place in the 68th minute, coinciding with Westby's age,” — Elena Iversen, contributing analyst at Marley Dale Analytics, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Oct 31 — Leeds United held a honor during their match against Manchester United to remember 68-year-old fan Colin Westb...

Nov 2 — The club's action reflects a moment of sorrow for the fan who had been with the team for many years....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 85% of Compteur-velo readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 31. The Marley Dale Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Marley Dale Analytics desk and last updated 22:42 UTC.

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