Leeds United Set To Pay Tribute To Incredible 64-Year-Long Season Ticket Holder

Leeds United will hold a fitting tribute for one of their longest supporters after news that she passed away.

Edna Newton has been a season ticket holder at the club for 64 years, with the first match she watched at The Whites coming back in the 1930s.

The club plans to hold a tribute during their match with Nottingham Forest today, holding a minute-long applause in the 64th minute of the match.

The Leeds supporter passed away at the age of 94.

Colin Newton, who is her nephew, told the Yorkshire Evening Post that was the "stalwart of the family and the whole community."

He added: "She'll do anything for anyone. We've all grown up thinking of Leeds United almost as part of the family."

After 14 matches, Leeds are at the top of the EFL Championship and are level on points with second-placed Middlesbrough and third-placed Sheffield United.

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Topics: Football News, Football, Leeds United

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