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
Category - LUFC Supporters
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.
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
I first had the pleasure of meeting Stix for the first time almost 20 years ago now. He’s the father of one of my oldest and closest friends. I’ve always had the upmost respect for his love and commitment given to both his career and his family. As a military wife and daughter, its always a great feeling to see gratitude shown to our serving men and women, Stix has shown his in abundance over the years. I’m proud to know him and hope he is proud of his achievements. He’s made a lot of people very happy.
Firstly, what this man has done for our club for so many years is unbelievable and genuinely done with love and care for Leeds United and everyone involved in the club from staff players fans etc. I first got to know Stix through his daughter Shauna that came across me on Facebook when I was live streaming singing raising money for the NHS through lockdown which the final total was £16,245 in the end an amazing achievement by me and everyone involved and we became friends and her daughter Quinn became my biggest fan (I love her) so we got chatting and she knew how big of a fan of Leeds United I am and told me her dad was the LEGEND STIX I was blown away not only by her having a legend of our club as her father but for his kind words passed on through her for what I was doing for NHS through what was a really difficult time for everyone and also his contribution into getting signed merchandise for people.
I was doing tributes for example young lad called Kaden who was going through leukemia at the time, now all clear thank god, Stix made that lad very happy and that’s what Stix is all about always doing great things for people without hesitation.
I was so excited to be told from Shauna he wanted to come on my live one night and have a chat about Leeds United and about what he does for the club on a day-to-day basis, and it was a great interview/ chat that I will never forget and is still on my YouTube channel if anyone wants to have a watch RJCMUSIC.
He even came to support me, at my 100 years celebration of Leeds United at The Irish Centre in Leeds and I gave a little speech in recognition of him, on stage which I felt he deserved.
I remember one day at ER Leeds vs Leicester NOV 7th 2021 was our turn to do our bit in remembrance for the fallen soldiers and Stix was at the front of me dressed smart as always doing what he truly loves next to a soldier getting ready for the minute silence before that started I wanted to say hello so walked down stairs and tapped him on shoulder and he turned round massive smile and massive hug and even though he was there to do his job still had time to say hi when I turned round and walked back upstairs I saw everyone looking at me and one man asked me do you know Stix I said yes “he’s a legend isn’t he” and he said “certainly is he’s a great bloke massive heart” and that just sums Stix up for me
all the best for the future Stix
Leeds United are missing a legend and a true gent I want to say on behalf of every Leeds fan thank you for everything you’ve done for our club
Keep smiling
and thanks for everything you’ve done for me
YOUR FRIEND
ROBERT JOHN CHARLES HISCOE
MOT ALAW
ALL STIX ARE WE
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I came over to Leeds from Australia in April 2016 to watch a live Leeds United match. Originally, I wrote to Peter Lorimer regarding attending a game with a friend, next thing I know Stix Lockwood has e-mailed me asking if I need tickets and advising of car parking arrangements.
Then he said meet me at the entrance and I’ll take you through the players area etc and get photos with any of the players if you like before the game.
His motto was fans come 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
We had the best time, front row seats, and Leeds beat Reading 2-1.
I can’t wait to come back and see a Premier League match.
Every successful club needs a Stix Lockwood, the heart and soul of the club, there through thick and thin.
Thanks Stix.