Happy birthday to a fellow Leeds United Ambassador and a true long-standing friend, Lucas. 
I’ve known Lucas and his lovely family from the very first day of his arrival at our club, and what a privilege that friendship has been. I could easily write another chapter on what he means to me, but Instagram won’t allow that many words!
If you ever get your hands on a copy of Lucas by Richard Coomber, I highly recommend it — a fantastic read about an extraordinary man.
Affectionately known as “The Chief,” Lucas is an all-time Leeds United legend. Across 11 unforgettable years at Elland Road, he became the very symbol of leadership, loyalty, and class. With 262 appearances, captaincy of the iconic Young Leeds side, a third-place Premier League finish, and that unforgettable run to the Champions League semi-finals in 2001, his legacy is forever etched into the history of this great club.
A leader, a gentleman, and forever a hero — not just to Leeds fans, but famously to Nelson Mandela too.
Have a wonderful birthday, Chief. Once Leeds, always Leeds.
