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Don Goodman
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
Leeds Hospital Radio Sport
My name is Stewart and I’m a volunteer sports broadcaster with Leeds Hospital Radio Sport. Our Association has been broadcasting live sport directly to patients in hospital beds in Leeds since 1953.
We’re a registered charity and depend heavily on the generosity of the public who donate to our fund-raising activities to ensure that we can continue to provide a welcome service to those less fortunate than ourselves.
We are very privileged to be able to cover every Leeds United home game and in 2018 I first contacted Stix to ask if he might consider granting us a bucket collection at Elland Road prior to a home first team match. It soon became obvious to me that Stix oozes generosity, kindness and of course his beloved Leeds United (!) from every pore and he could not have been more helpful in accommodating us to the extent that we’ve now held two collections which have both been a great success.
Thank you, Stix, on behalf of Leeds Hospital Radio Sport and we are very fortunate to be one of the so many individuals and organisations that you have given your invaluable support, time and advice to over such a long period. You truly are a legend!
Stewart Taylor
Leeds Hospital Radio Sport
(Reg Charity No. 504844)
Ian Thornton
I am a Leeds fan of fifty years, Goole-born novelist, now living in Toronto, and co-author (with Rob Endeacott above) of the upcoming Marcelo On Together
For the Marcelo book, it was the endlessly kind Stix who orchestrated a phone call from the great man to me and to Rob. He does not sit for “official” interview for books. However, when Marcelo called, he did extend the ridiculously generous invitation to us both to go meet him in Oslo for a seminar he was putting on for the Norwegian coaching union, in conjunction with the 8,100 strong Leeds United Supporters’ Club of Scandinavia. This was his unique way of saying, “Come and listen to me, and take what you what from my words.” Wild horses would not have stopped me.
The experience – one I am still processing three weeks later – shall stay with me forever, especially the hour he spent with 100 lucky Leeds fans drawn from a lottery to have this audience with him. But I was only there because of my friend, Stix. This is an excerpt from our book that sums up what Marcelo thinks of our dear friend. And there is no greater judge of character on this spinning blue and green football than Marcelo Alberto Bielsa Caldera.
In my pidgin bar Spanish, I managed to say, “Marcelo, I am a friend of Stix Lockwood. He sends his love. You and I spoke last Friday on the phone.”
His expression – previously tense – changes and it becomes euphoric. He emits a lengthy and joyous “Stiiiiiixxxxx!” and bows his head, purses his lips and chuckles happily.
Rob later says to me. “I saw you speaking with him. What did you say? He hasn’t smiled like that all day.”
“Nothing to do with me. Just his love for Stix, mate.”
I am reminded of Rotherham manager, Paul Warne’s words. “He is the calmest person in the stadium. It’s like going on The X Factor and being backstage next to Elvis Presley with his collar turned up. You’re wearing jeans and a white t-shirt and psychologically you fear the worst.”
The thing is now, I feel like Elvis is on our side. Stix was right. He is a humble and lovely man. I just saw it all in the ridiculously authentic smile and heard it in that involuntary purr of his dear friend’s name.
Stix
Thank you my friend
Ian Thornton
Novelist
Robert Endeacott
I was blessed to be born during the Don Revie era when The Don, as manager of our club, built the club up into the Great Leeds United.
An important though relatively small part of his success was instilling a spirit of family and community in the club and workplace of Elland Road. I firmly believe that Stix has always tried working with that Side Before Self attitude throughout his association with Leeds, and all I ever hear is all the good deeds and helpfulness he has provided, with many players helping out too, ALL of it improving and aiding the reputation of LUFC.
This club has firm foundations of family and belonging, thanks to Mr Revie, and that is exactly how we should all be acting, on behalf of the club.
The first time I properly spoke with Stix was over a pint before attending the memorial service for Bobby Collins at Leeds Parish Church. Stix knew my dad through working at Elland Road for years.
My dad had died just a few months before and Stix hadn’t known. We had a very nice chat and I appreciated his condolences, especially at a time when the club didn’t seem to be particularly caring in those days.
I wish you all the best, Stix, and hope there is some positive LU light in store for you.
Best wishes Stix
Rob Endeacott
Gary Edwards
I first met Peter ‘Stix’ Lockwood in the 90s when I took my nephew Scott on a tour round Elland Road. Stix was the one showing us around and we have remained very good friends ever since. Stix is without doubt the most loyal and trusted employee that Leeds United have ever had, certainly in my lifetime.
He was a ball boy at 8 years old and Stix has worked continuously in some capacity for the club ever since. I have called on him many times for favours such as shirts signing for charity or wreaths for funerals etc and he has always tried to fulfil my requests – in fact looking back, I cannot recall one single time that he has let me down.
He has attended numerous funerals on behalf of the club, he arranges Forces Day at Elland Road and arranges thousands and thousands of letters from Leeds United players to families for bereavements, birthdays, get well messages, photographs with players, literally anything that a family has requested.
He remains the one concrete bond between the club and the fans throughout his time at Elland Road. Marcelo Bielsa considered him his best friend at the club, that’s some accolade.
Love you mate.
MOT.
Chris Dawkes
In the crazy, hectic, money-orientated world of modern-day football the one throwback to the “good old days” are those individuals who are inextricably linked to their club through years of long service, often undervalued in their pay packet but never by those who matter – the players and fans alike. Stix is one of those. In the 12 years I’ve covered sport for ITV Yorkshire Stix was always a friendly face to greet you at Elland Road. That unique hairstyle, a warm shake of the hand and a chat about goings on at LS11 was always a pleasure. A man who embodied the ethos of the club he served so diligently for over six decades. Quite simply, a Leeds United legend.
Regards
Chris
Salim Lamrani
Stix was one of the first people I met when I arrived at Leeds United. He greeted me with a frank handshake and told me that he was at my disposal anytime for anything I needed. During all my time at Leeds United, Stix was faithful to his word. Every time I asked him for help, he responded positively.
During the games, Stix was always the first one to greet us at Elland Road and transmit his energy and belief, expressing by this behaviour his loyalty to Leeds anthem “Marching on Together”.
This is what defines him the most.
Best Wishes, Stix
Salim Lamrani
Journalist
Jim White
As host of The Leeds United Awards evening, 2017/18.
The Leeds United Bobby Collins Award
“I have done numerous of these types of events and never heard of a member of staff talked about as highly of, by their fellow colleagues, the management and the players”
Stix is a great credit to Leeds United Football Club.
Jim White
Television presenter
Sky Sports
Talksport