Sandra: I started supporting Leeds as a child in the 1970s. My dad supported Leeds and even though we lived in Lincolnshire, which is miles away, it was the only team I ever considered supporting.
My first match was a friendly at Belle Vue against Doncaster Rovers. My dad didn’t drive so we were never going to make it to Leeds. After starting comprehensive school, a friend and her dad invited me to Elland Road. What a thrill! I can’t remember who we played or even if we won, but it was amazing.
My favourite players were Allan Clarke, Peter Lorimer, Billy Bremner, the Gray brothers, Paul Reaney, Gordon McQueen, Tony Currie… the whole team! I would follow the team in Match Magazine.
After sixth form, I started my nurse training in Scarborough, but why didn’t I go to Leeds? Shift work and no TV made it harder to follow them and I lapsed for a while, but the passion remained and, following the long road back to the Premier League, I was able to watch them again on Match of the Day.
I still haven’t returned to Elland Road, but it is on my bucket list. If anyone wants to take a young lady, I’d love to go! A vintage 70s scarf and last season’s third strip awaits the opportunity.