Remembrance dinner for Chris and Kev at Elland Road - 4th April 2025

April 5, 2025

Remembering Chris Loftus & Kevin Speight – 25 Years On

Friday 4th April 2025 - Elland Road

2024/25 Season


After being at the plaque on Thursday, which was very emotional, yesterday saw at least 940 attend the remembrance dinner in the Pavilion with great support from Leeds United and their representatives.  Leeds fans, friends, the families of Chris and Kev along with special guests Luke Ayling, Stuart Dallas, Glynn Snodin, Nigel Martyn, Gary Kelly, Josh Warrington, Peter Ridsdale along with compere Jed Stone came together to support Candlelighters, who support families facing children’s cancer in Yorkshire. A big well done to Gareth Senior too for his continuous support in getting the truth out about what happened that tragic night in Istanbul, with the murders of Chris and Kev. Sorry if I’ve missed anyone off.


The one thing that resonated with me was the talk given by one of the lads caught up in the atrocities. It’s been swept under the carpet due to all the misinformation that was spread at the time, but there were at least 20 lads that sustained slashings, stab wounds and other traumas who have suffered the effects of that night for the last 25 years. Each one will have dealt with things differently, but it made me realise the long-lasting effects on some of those which are felt to this day.


Well done to everyone who was there to give our unanimous support and respect to the families and friends of Chris and Kev.


LUFC – Marching on together!


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