Leeds United confirm tributes for Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight ahead of Brentford and West Ham games | OneFootball

Leeds United will honour Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight against Brentford, and are in talks with West Ham over further tributes as the 26th anniversary approaches on Sunday, 5 April.

The club said in a statement that Saturday 21 March’s Premier League fixture at Elland Road will feature a minute’s applause before kick-off and a big-screen tribute in the 26th minute, with relatives of both men attending.

The captains of Leeds United and Brentford will lay wreaths by the side of the dugout, while chairman Paraag Marathe and managing director Robbie Evans will place wreaths at the East Stand plaque before kick-off.

On Sunday, 5 April, Leeds United visit West Ham United in the FA Cup quarter final at the London Stadium at 4:30pm. They are in positive dialogue to ensure appropriate respects are paid, with two wreaths proposed in front of the away end before kick-off.

Loftus and Speight, both Leeds United supporters, were murdered in Istanbul on 5 April 2000 while following the club in Europe. Marking the anniversary has become customary, with fans unveiling banners and turning their backs, as seen against Hull City last year and during the Galatasaray match 26 years ago.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk