Leeds United have confirmed that the South Stand at Elland Road will be named in honour of Norman Hunter after the former player passed away last week.
The 76-year-old was an integral part of the club’s most successful era, helping the Whites to a First Division title and the 1972 FA Cup among other trophies during a 14-year spell, whilst Hunter was also part of the England squad in 1966 that won the World Cup.
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With all that in mind, the centre-back was an iconic figure at the football club and Leeds revealed this morning that the end behind the goal would be known as the Norman Hunter Stand moving forward.
💙 The Norman Hunter South Stand pic.twitter.com/QjFOIopbk9
— Leeds United (@LUFC) April 23, 2020
As you would expect, this classy gesture went down very well with the support who are delighted to see the club pay tribute to such a popular figure in this way.
Here we look at some of the comments to the news from Twitter…
The NHS stand … very fitting 💙💛😍
— Leesa Hullah 💙💛 (@hullah_l) April 23, 2020
Great decision. A fitting tribute.
— James Willoughby (@jwilloughby26) April 23, 2020
Class act. Thank you @LUFC and @andrearadri This club , my club 👏👏👏 💛💙💛💙
— Anthony Westwood (@awestwood65) April 23, 2020
Amazing, a lasting tribute to a man who dedicated his life to Leeds United. 👏
— Mike (@Mike_James118) April 23, 2020
A Fantastic Tribute to the Legendary Norman Hunter pic.twitter.com/vMSWuFTXZY
— Keith Boyce (@MaximusLUFC) April 23, 2020
Complete class touch !!
— Big Bill (@magichat123) April 23, 2020
Well done our leeds . Leeds and proud. 💛💙💛💙💛💙
— kathleen williams💙💛 ALAW. (@miffy0811_a) April 23, 2020