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Ian DeWhytell

When my Dad passed away in 2015 I (and my family) received a lovely letter of condolence from Leeds United together with an autograph sheet containing all the first team squad’s signatures. It was a wonderful gesture as Dad had taken me to my first ever match in the 68/69 season and to some very memorable fixtures in the European Cup, including a long drive to Paris with my brother Chris for the European Cup Final in 1975.

This much appreciated gesture from our football team didn’t happen by chance though, it happened because of one man, Peter "Stix" Lockwood.

I first met Stix several years earlier when my shop (Crash Records) did a couple of player sponsorship seasons (Lee Bowyer and Andy Lonergan) and this meant that we were able to visit Thorp Arch to watch the players training and get a shirt signed. Stix gave us a guided tour, which was entertaining and informative. We got chatting that day and ever since then, whenever I have seen him at Elland Road, in a city centre coffee shop or with his wife Anne in Lidl at Halton (!) he has always had time for a friendly chat. So when he found out about our much loved Dad passing away, he sprung into action and a few days later the condolence letter popped through the letter box.

I get the distinct impression that I’m not the only person who has been the recipient of Stix’s kindness and thoughtfulness. For me and my family it was a lovely and classy touch which was much appreciated.

Can I just also add that I have really enjoyed looking at the Gallery. Some amazing photos in there.