Archive - February 2023

Meet Stix.
The man who met me for half a minute and told me he”d sort me out for the rest of the day. Little did he even know that I had travelled half the world to get to Leeds for my first game ever on 29th November 2014. He took me under his wing with no second thoughts and made it the most special day in my life to date (Yes, I am still single in life).
The most memorable detail of his ground tour was him spitting every time he had to mention the word “Manchester United”. I was the first one at the ground on matchday and I was the last one to leave. I got weird looks from regulars there when they saw me lurking around before kick-off but all I had to tell them was – “I’m with Stix”. They left me alone. Even Cellino didn’t bother messing about after that.
When I left Chennai for a long flight to Leeds, I had no idea what to expect during this trip. Just watching the match from a stand far away was a blessing. Anything more was a bonus. Stix however went over and beyond all that by recreating the most memorable experience any fan could ever have by giving me a free rein that day. I was first in and last out. I met all the players. Shook hands with legends. Hung out with Neil Redfearn. Grabbed Mirco Antonucci’s shorts after his brace vs Steve McClaren’s Derby County. I left with a heavy heart because I knew this memory can never be explained. I wanted to bottle it and share it with everyone back home because Stix”s hospitality and generosity were infectious.
From the bottom of my heart, I owe you so much for this special memory. For 10 years before 2014, I supported Leeds United through chatrooms and internet forums. The thought of watching a Leeds game live was always far fetched. Yet you made my first game feel like I have been a season ticket holder all my life. I can’t even begin to express how grateful I am for the lesson in kindness and mutual love for Leeds United.
If you need anything in India, I am that one in a billion Stix. The chosen one. Chosen by you on November 29th, 2014.
Much love.

My husband (Steve) and I had been on TV New Life in the Sun Ch4 and as ever Steve was wearing his Leeds shirt. Out of the blue a letter arrived with a signed photo of the team thanking him and saying it’s nice to see we have fans all over the world, Steve went on to meet Stix in Spain and was invited to spend a day at Elland Road which he maintains today it was the best day of his life.
Thank you Stix

What can I say about Stix???
what an amazing bloke, I first met him on a stadium tour with my son and my mate, his knowledge of the club was amazing.
In more recent times he has arranged a signed Leeds shirt for me which has been auctioned and the proceeds have gone to the MND charity because my mate’s wife has been struck down by this awful disease. Thanks Stix you are credit to the Leeds Utd and a champion for local supporters who are the backbone of any club.
Leeds Utd need to acknowledge this if it weren’t for people like you and the fans they would be nowhere.

Seeing all the testimonials to Stix is very emotional. I just don’t know how the club can go on without him as the bridge with the fans. My name is Simon Keen a Leeds fan for over 50 years. Stix arranged for my wife Alisha & I to meet Marcelo Bielsa when we came to Elland Rd on honeymoon. I’m so proud of you Stix, for all the time & effort you have given to all the charities & individuals who are part of the Leeds Utd family. Especially the armed forces. I am so grateful that you took the time to make our day so special when you work so hard for so many people. I look forward to seeing you back at Elland Rd soon. And I know it will happen. Much love Stix. You will always be our friend. We wish you a very happy birthday & wish you everything you deserve.
Simon & Alisha

I First met Stix in 2008. I worked as part of the Patient support services at the Royal centre for Defence Medicine. Helping to look after the welfare of wounded soldiers and their families whilst they stay in the hospital. A few of the guys was Leeds Supporters so I got in touch with Leeds and they past me on to Stix. Stix was fantastic and always stayed in touch to find out how the guys was doing and sending something signed by the players and a little note. As well as sorting a training session day for the guys to come up and just being in the presence of their team was so much above and beyond.
Stix is just an amazing Integral part of the Team.
Kind Regards
Cpl Michael Hicks

There were not enough words to describe the Admiration I have for the Dedication and Loyalty that Stix has given to Leeds United Football Club. I doubt if there are many (if any) have given service to a Club for the past 63 years, and still have the desire in their hearts, to go the extra mile, whenever possible, to accommodate somebody, in achieving their request. I know this personally, as over the years, he has made it possible for my sons to experience some Brilliant Days, at Elland Road, in both meeting Players, to receiving gifts from Players, to which, these acts of kindness, will stay with themselves, and myself forever. It is also an Honour now to call Stix, his lovely Wife Anne, and their Family Lifelong Friends, which will be the case forevermore, and yet for all that Stix has done for Hundreds of individuals, and Charities etc, he still remains as humble as can be, as he only does it for the love of Leeds United.  He is also one of the last links to the Revie Era, and you only have to see how Former Players, Managers, and Staff keep in touch with him, to understand the Affection that is held for him. He is an Absolute Gentleman and Legend, and I love him to bits.

I first met Stix in 2017 when I first started working at my local pub in Whitkirk when I was 18. I used to serve him several pints of Peroni I believe, whilst chatting about our shared love for Leeds United. Sadly, I stopped working there in 2018 and never saw much of him after that. Whilst I was there, he always used to tell me the many stories he had, and also managed to get me a couple of free tickets on occasions. The last time I contacted him was in December 2021 whilst I was deployed overseas with the Royal Navy. We exchanged a few E-Mails as I was trying to source some football memorabilia from different football league teams so that we could decorate our mess on ship. Stix managed to get me a signed letter from Bielsa!
Stix should be proud of all he has achieved over his career. He has been a top asset to the club and the community around it.
He’s helped fans, players, and staff alike and has treated everyone fairly.
I hope to catch up with him one day back in the pub.
Cheers Stix!

Stix is a top man always very helpful and very respectful compassionate and honourable obviously very loyal and committed to Leeds United that goes without saying and in our case Stix took the time to arrange a lovely surprise for my boys 8th birthday when Franks mum was having surgery on a brain tumour it was an unbelievable gesture and one we will never forget. Thanks Stix all the Best Ange Andrew Frank and Grace x

Football should be for the people, the fans, the working class as well as the rich. As football turns its back on this tradition, few reminders stay in place of the heart and soul of a football club.
I met Stix a few times before my musical venture and every time I did, he would be warm, welcoming and clearly proud to be part of the fabric of Leeds United.
Since my musical venture started, he has been and supported me at my gigs, passed CDs to players, got me in touch with Marcelo Bielsa and much more, he is a true football man and respectful of all things Leeds United.
I’d like to personally thank Stix for representing my club so well over the years and for being a true gentleman.

I deliver boots to Thorp Arch, we took my grandson Freddie to his first game against Swansea in the Championship and I asked the question about how to get a signed program. I was given Stix email address, and nothing was too much trouble, little things like this last a lifetime, every club NEEDS a Stix.
Top, too man, take care, and thanks for your help.
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