Stix has assisted an immeasurable number of Leeds United fans over the years, and in various situations – from Match Days and ‘Leeds on the Road’ events, to celebrations, bereavements and ill health; assisting fans at the best and sometimes most-difficult times of their lives.
“The fans are the heartbeat of Our Club” he says, and Marcelo Bielsa himself called him ‘The Bridge’ between the Club and the supporters.
Stix.
You are the legend amongst legends. On the multiple occasions I’ve met you I’ve always been blown away by how much of a genuinely nice bloke you are. From attending player sponsor days at Thorpe Arch to arranging for a 50th Birthday card to be signed by the team and then getting a letter from Bielsa wishing me a happy birthday you’ve helped in so many ways.
I hope to see you again soon so I can thank you personally
All the best
Chris Tams
Managers and Players may come and go but the constant is Stix, Mr Leeds. A gentleman and a great club ambassador. What a job Stix has had at the club and what a fantastic way he has performed it. He can always be seen at the tunnel at Elland Road welcoming the players off even on bad days.
The Beast (Mark Labbett) might think he is a Sheffield United supporter but he is warming to the prospect of following Leeds thanks to Stix.
May Stix continue to be a fixture at Leeds United for years to come.
I remember Stix from a Leeds on the Road event that I attended with the Kent Whites and various supporters Xmas parties at Elland Road. Lovely guy who had plenty of time for the fans and introduced me to my boyhood heroes like Norman, Eddie and Lash.
I have a lot of respect for Stix
Thank you so much for the signed birthday card for my dad John who is very poorly in hospital at such short notice. I am hoping once better he will appreciate it too. He is a massive Leeds fan season ticket holder for as long as I can remember. I will get a picture once he is feeling better. You are an amazing man who has done amazing work for the club and fans. Thanks again Gemma
I lost my best mate, a massive lifelong Leeds fan in tragic circumstances. I wanted to give the family a lift so contacted LUFC to see if they may be able to send a letter of condolence to the family. I was getting nowhere until I received a text from Stix asking me to phone him on his private number. I phoned him and talked him through my mates story and about the years we had spent following our great club together. He was genuinely concerned and interested in what I had to say. It was like talking to a mate that I had known for years. He said to let him have my mates families address in Australia and he would talk to Marcelo and the lads. A week later the family received a letter of condolence from the club with a personal message from Marcelo and was hand signed by all the first team squad. This gave the family and myself a big lift at what was an awful time. I will never forget our conversation Stix and your genuine concern. I hope you are well whatever you are doing and hope to see you back at Elland Rd, where you belong as soon as possible. Absolute legend.
MOT, Darren.
I first had the pleasure of meeting Stix back in the early 90’s whilst doing some graphic design work at Elland Road. From day one, he was always so welcoming and his love for the club was clear to see. I remember making a comment to him and Keith Hanvey about the Internationals Board they had back then. As a lifelong Leeds fan, myself, I didn’t think it’s standard was befitting for the greatest club in the world. Stix being Stix agreed with me, so took my proposal for a new one to the board where it was accepted. Our upgrade still sits proudly in reception to this day. This was an incredibly proud moment for me and just goes to show the type of man Stix was and still is, someone who will always go out of his way to help fellow Leeds lovers and support anything which benefits the club he loves so much.
I’m proud to say that we have remained good friends over the years, and he’s helped me meet a number of players and managers (so quite a few managers, ha!) when carrying out other work for the club. But more than that, I have seen countless examples of his kindness and dedication to both the club and the fans whether it be by securing charity prizes or fundraising for deserving causes, there are too many examples to mention from over the decades. But one good deed I must mention is something that happened recently. When Covid was at its peak a good friend of mine, a true Leeds fan who was as fit as a fiddle beforehand, unexpectedly died from the virus. I contacted Stix to let him know and he organised a thoughtful tribute from Marcelo and the players. This was sent to the family and took pride of place at his funeral; something which I know meant a great deal to his family at a time when there were such strict restrictions on funerals. I know this was just one of the thousands of caring and selfless acts carried out by Stix over the years.
I am extremely honoured to call Stix my friend. He is a true Leeds legend who is part of the fabric of our great club – as much, in my opinion, as any of the true greats that have graced the pitch. A true gent and unsung hero.
Thank you, Stix.
Warren
Managing Director.
Sign & Design Ltd.
Stix was one of those guys who used to turn up everywhere with Leeds United – from Thorp Arch to Elland Road and countless away grounds all overthe UK and in Europe, always looking dapper in his blazer and with a twinkle in his eye. His love of the club was matched only by his compassion for fans who were poorly and needed a boost by meeting their heroes. All the players loved him and would much rather talk to him than me… but I forgave Stix that! A couple of years back I took a mate up and Stix said: “When you get to the ground, give me a call!” Terry and I arrived late and Stix was busy, but he still came out to greet us then took us on a whistle-stop tour of the West Stand – taking us to places which Terry had never seen. Finally, Stix led us down some stairs and into the players tunnel – I’ll never forget the smile on Terry’s face when he finally realised where we were going. Stix made another friend that day! – Neil Jeffries, ex-Leeds Leeds editor.
Stix will always be a legend of the club. I doubt there has ever been someone as fiendly and helpful as him working for a club. Always easy to contact and tries his very best to acheive any request a member may have. He sent me a birthday message from Bielsa for my son along with signatures from the whole team.
Such an amazing assett to the club.
Leeds United Mexico Whites
What a great guy, one of life’s true gentlemen, best wishes mate.
Each year Coldstream AFD have a Motorbike Run round different war memorials to pay our respects. We have bikers who come from all over the country, and most are ex-service men, after our bike run, we have an evening dance with our Raffle and Auction, we really can’t thank Peter “Stix” Lockwood & Leeds United enough for their generosity they have been truly amazing.
Stix, thank you again
Lynsey & Coldstream AFD Parade Team & Blood Bikes Scotland
