Speakers Corner

Clive Miers • February 21, 2023

LUSN's Guest Speakers have been varied, to say the least!

Leeds United Supporters Network (LUSN) have invited several guests to our members meetings to talk about their careers and all things Leeds United.

We kicked off with Bryn Stokes from West Yorkshire Police who enlightened groups about Policing methods in the Premier League, behaviour expectations, and how not to get arrested.

Adam Pope, the BBC Commentator from Radio Leeds explained his meandering career path from builders merchants to becoming a commentator, his job on BBC Radio Leeds, black leather coats, and his love for all things Italian . Adam’s undisputed enthusiasm for his vocation has influenced his son to join him into the world of quick fire bon mots as a fellow commentator.

Christopher Evans MP is Shadow Minister for Defence Procurement and may seem an unusual choice for a speaker as our group’s views on the purchase of Challenger tanks have not featured heavily in our discussions. Chris, however, was the author of Don Revie-The Biography which was shortlisted for the Sunday Times Sports Books awards in 2022. Chris explained his research and how the accusations of bribery that haunted Don were totally unfounded. He believed that Don was one of the first victims of cancel culture and asked for LUSN help in getting the Football Association to apologise to Don’s family for his treatment.

Our last guest was our veritable CEO, Maoist agricultural expert, and the owner of the UK’s largest thesaurus, Angus Kinnear. Unfortunately, we can say very little about the meeting as Angus does not want any of his illuminating comments to be recorded.

It is a case of you had to be there.

Indeed, we would encourage all groups to attend our meetings to get the inside story on Leeds United and how, together, we can improve the match day experience for all supporters. We thank all our speakers for giving up their time.

We intend to make a guest speaker a feature of all our members' meetings.

Clive

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Leeds United Supporters’ Network Tribute – Terry Yorath

By paul keat • January 8, 2026

The Leeds United Supporters’ Network is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Terry Yorath, aged 75. Terry was a proud servant of Leeds United , a former Wales captain and manager, and a respected figure in football both on and off the pitch. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew him. Terry emerged as a strong, natural leader in Don Revie’s great Leeds United side of the early 1970s. Although born in Cardiff, Wales, he signed as a schoolboy, and went on to play a key role in the 1973–74 First Division title-winning team and featured in the 1975 European Cup Final, becoming the first Welshman to play in that competition’s final. He later enjoyed distinguished spells with Coventry City and Tottenham Hotspur, captaining Coventry with pride, and represented Wales with great commitment, earning 59 caps. Beyond his playing days, Terry gave much to the game as a manager, most notably with Wales, where he led a talented side that came heartbreakingly close to qualifying for the 1994 World Cup. His life was marked by personal tragedy, including the loss of his son Daniel and his presence at the Bradford City fire, events that showed his courage and humanity away from football. Terry Yorath will be remembered by LUSN members, and Leeds United fans everywhere, as a fierce competitor, a leader, and a man who represented our club with honour. As with all our legends, he will never be forgotten.