Archive - March 2023

We need Stix back asap!!!
This legend is the Past, Present and future of Leeds United, he has helped keep my little ones interested in Leeds since an early age (allowing them a lasting memory), these football players are the kids heros/ superstars and role models (past and present players) and they need a man like STIX (with his love and passion for the club and its fans) to bring the future supporters to our club and then keep them.
I had the pleasure of meeting the main man during a stadium tour in 2015 with my dad, daughter Mollie (Now 15) and Son Callum (Now 14) who are both still big Leeds fans today, thanks to STIX. I had a chat with STIX during the tour and informed him it was Callum’s birthday and he would love to meet the players, “come see me after the tour” he said (remaining professional as always to allow everyone else their moment to ask questions/ have a piece of his experience of the club we all love). We loved the tour and STIX was a big part of making that expereince a truly excellent one, we met STIX after the tour and he said “follow me” to Callum, his face lit up. We followed him to the players tunnel and met all the players, it was amazing and the kids loved it, they still talk about it to this day- thank you STIX.
I again had the pleaseure recently to speak to STIX on the phone and it’s safe to say the man is still as caring and kind hearted as ever, if not more. He asked how the family was and how old they was now, I explained we had another daughter now, Mia (7) and how I had tried numerous times to contact the club since he left to try and get some signed football cards of her heros (Bamford & Harrison) for Mia for her birthday but had no response from the club- shocking! STIX asked for our address and a day later Mia received a Leeds United signed card from last seasons squad, safe to say he is now her new hero 🙂 This man is the reason our kids have and are staying loyal to our club instead of running off to support other premier league clubs who are flying high in the premier league- the club need to honour this man immediately and let him get back to doing what he does best, promote the club and link the club to it’s supporters.
I have attached a photo from 2015 when we met you (I will send you a photo from Mia saying thank you for the signed card too)
Finally, I just want to say thank you for making my kids dreams come true and giving them a memory to keep forever. Cheers pal- keep your chin up and keep in touch.
MOT

Stix is an absolute legend. A genuinely lovely guy who has gone over and above to share a bit of happiness and support to my son when he was really ill.
Not only that, but he’s also followed up to ask how he was doing months later. Not many would do that.
The dedication and loyalty he has shown to his beloved Leeds United is quite remarkable and should be respected and acknowledged. He is held in such high esteem by the Leeds supporters.
It’s such a shame Jesse hadn’t yet had the chance to get to know him, as he would love him, as we do.
Looking forward to you being back, Stix, doing what you love and providing an invaluable link to the supporters, with that personal touch that is simply irreplaceable.
 

Stix was by far one of the best blokes you could ever wish to meet at Elland Road!
I first had the pleasure of meeting him in 2001 when I was 10 years old.
At the age of 8 I was diagnosed with Leukaemia. His wife Anne was the receptionist that worked in the children’s day unit at St James hospital.
At that time Stix lead the stadium tours around Elland Road before home games. Myself and my parents were lucky enough to get tickets through Stix, Anne and the hospital for the Coventry game.
This also happened to be the same day that Lee Bowyer and Jonathan Woodgate were in court for you know what..
During the tour Stix let us have a peek inside the home changing room to see all the kits hung up ready for players arriving. As we turned back to move on guess who walked around the corner… Bowyer and Woodgate fresh from court.
After the tour we were taken to our seats and won the game 1-0.
Through Stix and the hospital we have been lucky enough to win signed shirts, memorabilia and even match tickets for the directors box.
Since then Stix had become the 1st teams Player Liaison Officer and in 2020 my mother turned the big 60.
I contacted Stix to see if he could get a signature from El Loco and as usual Stix did not fail. My mum received a letter from the man himself which obviously is now framed and hung pride of place the sitting room.
Stix has been a massive part of Leeds United for so many years and is a huge loss to the club for both players and supporters.
I wish him and his lovely wife Anne all the very best for the future and would like to thank them both for everything they did for myself and my family.
MOT

Hi Stix, I just wanted to say thank you for serving the club for so long! You’re an actual legend at the club and just as important as any of the lads who played on that pitch! I was a ball boy for Blackpool FC for a season as I used to live there, and you got me a chance to meet Ross McCormack and a few of the other lads! Thanks for the opportunity I’ll never forget it! You were really lovely when we met, and I’ve never heard a bad word about you! Plus, you passed my letter to Bielsa and the boys during lockdown, cos you’re absolutely mint.

Stix has dedicated his working life, and a big part of his private life, to Leeds United and to giving the fans – whoever and wherever they may be – the very best experience of our club that they can get.  He is an icon, a legend and an amazing, selfless human.  He nurtures the Leeds United family as ‘The Bridge’ between the Club and the supporters, charities, groups, the Armed Forces, past/present players and anyone and everyone else connected with the Club.  He also just so happens to be my Dad.  No matter what happens next, you are and always will be, loved and respected by both your family and the people connected to the Club who matter.  As I’ve always said, you have no idea of the impact of what you’ve done for people over your many years of service (63….and counting….!!) – hopefully now these posts are starting to show you just how true that is, and how much gratitude, and more importantly respect, people have for you.  Owners/boards come/DOFs/Heads of Communications come and go, as do those who have gone missing because there is nothing in it for them….but Leeds United will always be about the fans, the real and true fans, and their connection to our Club; you should always be proud of the contribution that you have and continue to make to that. Love you loads Dad and stay strong.  MOT, always XXXX

On my children’s first visit to Elland Road, Stix gave us the stadium tour and went out of his way to get Jamaine Beckford to meet them, which they still talk about today.
One of life’s gentlemen, bring him back.

There are few people in life that are genuinely committed to want to help you.  Stix falls into this category. Just before lockdown I was at Elland Road and took a picture of Marcelo. I sent it to Stix asking if he could get it autographed. He responded by saying that COVID regulations meant that it couldn’t be done,  yet he never forgot and once we returned to normal I received it in the post.  Stix would have received hundreds of requests and all of them he delivered on. This commitment to people that he had never previously met is a wonderful quality and one that makes him stand out. I do not understand why he is no longer at Elland Road but the sooner he returns the better.

Well unfortunately we never had the pleasure of meeting Stix, all I know is the great lengths he went to for me… just before lockdown I was in touch with Stix as I wanted to get a card signed from Bielsa for my husband’s 40th.
But Stix being the amazing, kind and helpful man he is went one step further. I bought a shirt and sent it to him and he got it personalised “To Lee from Bielsa”
I couldn’t believe it and of course Lee’s face was priceless. Having never met Stix and being a complete stranger, he never forgot about my requests during lockdown and as soon as he was able free from restrictions he sorted it instantly. He still gets in touch to check on how we are!
What a place Leeds United must have been with someone like that around. All the best for the future Stix.
Lee’s fabulous shirt hangs framed and proud.
all the best
Lee and Maria

I first met Stix on a stadium tour back in 2013 and found him to be an exceptional character.
Fast forward to 2019 and at The Supporters’ Trust centenary event for the football club in the Merrion centre I met Stix once again.
He had brought Pablo to the opening evening, and we spent the night chatting, and he enthusiastically encouraged us to keep doing more!
Every time I went to Elland Road Stix was always gracious and would say hello.
The man is Leeds United, all the players current and former all say how he has helped them over the years. Fans globally all recognise his contribution to them, their societies. A true Leeds United Man!
Stix in, Fans in, All Leeds Aren’t we!
MOT!

What Can You say about Peter “Stix” Lockwood.
Above ALL, He’s Just a Bloody Good Bloke! Of that there can be NO DOUBT. A “Salt of the Earth” Human Being, who would move heaven an earth to help people and good causes, and literally would give you the shirt off his back if you were in trouble.
Regarding Leeds United, in my opinion, Stix IS LEEDS UNITED!  Everything we stand for!
Mateship, Loyalty, Duty, Selflessness and Good Old Fashioned Leeds Grit & toughness.
He has Always been very kind to me on my visits back home from Australia, and it is not an understatement to say his contribution to “OUR CLUB” is Frankly Immeasurable.
SHOULDER TO SHOULDER with you Brother.
Best Regards & Much Love to you and The Family.
MOT with Stix X