The past few months have been very difficult for all of us, not just as football supporters but in our
everyday lives. We have been separated from loved ones through social distancing, but many have
had their lives changed forever with family and friends taken by this dreadful virus.

For us who are fortunate, the season resumes on the 20th June, the promotion we’ve waited years
for is only around the corner, even this deadly virus can not stop Bielsa and the team, the EFL can
not stop Bielsa and the team, the FA can not stop Bielsa and the team, the only way Bielsa and the
team can be stopped is by our own stupidity. Please stay away from all football stadiums, let the
season play out, lets win promotion and let the next stadium you approach be a premiership
stadium!

If you can not do it for yourself, then do it for all those Leeds United fans who have lost their lives
throughout this pandemic, show them the respect they deserve – give them their dream!

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I’ve lost count the number of times I have told mates “it was a fantastic day out, spoilt by 90 minutes in the middle” on a return from an SLI Away Day. But would I, or the hundreds who have travelled with the South Leeds Independent over those lean years, have changed it – not in the slightest.

The memories created following Leeds with the SLI will last a lifetime, whether be getting soaked through on the open end at Swindon when we were hammered 3-0 on a Tuesday night, getting up a daft-o’clock, for a lunchtime kick-off in London (with, of course, the obligatory pub stop fitted in), or the infamous three day trip for a midweek game at Bournemouth a few seasons ago.

It’s days like those that have made Leeds United’s fanbase a different breed to any other club over the 16 years outside the top flight.

I can not speak highly enough of Dean and the SLI Committee – the people who make our Supporters Club what it is – from the actual running of coaches to away days, including the famous fancy dress trips, to supporters club meetings and other gatherings, which are open to friends and families – they are run like a top class military operation.

There is also the humbling fundraising events members of the SLI have endured over a number of years, raising thousands of pounds for causes close to Leeds United’s fans hearts.

The SLI Committee have taken the next step to introduce our supporter’s club website – with updates of away days and upcoming events and it was a pleasure when Dean asked me to put my own spin on supporting Leeds United and in particular the SLI.

One topic often discussed on those long and arduous trips home are your greatest memory following Leeds United.

I was fortunate enough to watch Leeds in Europe, travelling to the likes of Monaco, Holland, Rome, Milan, Madrid and Zurich (sadly all before the SLI was formed) and have some fantastic memories.

All supporters have their own favourite memories and best away day and it would be great to include some of these on the new SLI Website.

Whatever the next few months bring, there is sure to be plenty more drama watching LUFC as we strive to get back to where we belong.

One thing is certain – wherever Leeds United are, the SLI will be there supporting.

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