A ball boy at Elland Road and a die-hard Leeds Utd fan who stood on the terraces…that’s the common denominator between me and Stix.
I was at Elland Road covering the Chelsea game for Sky Sports earlier this season and there was something missing on that incredible afternoon. An afternoon where the team delivered an unbelievable performance to destroy the European Champions of the season before.
Yet the fact that I hadn’t been greeted by Stix meant the day wasn’t complete. For 15 years I’ve been going to Elland Road to represent Sky Sports and whether I’ve had to be positive or negative about the performance of Leeds Utd, he’s always greeted me with a smile and a handshake.
What a man, what a supporter, what a Leeds Utd legend. I truly hope that the next time I’m at Elland Road buddy, you’ll be there to make me smile because the place isn’t the same without you.
Good luck Stix
Don Goodman
Sky Sports