900 people attended the event at the Centenary Pavillion in Elland Road last night (Friday) to remember the lives of Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight, who were murdered in 2000 while attending an away game in Istanbul, Turkey.
Among those in attendance were friends and family of Chris and Kev, as well as players and staff on the day of the killings including manager David O’Leary, goalkeeper Nigel Martyn and chairman Peter Risdale.
Modern greats at the club including Stuart Dallas and Luke Ayling were also among the attendees as speeches were given and money was raised for Leeds-charity Candlelighters.
The club and its supporters have marked the anniversary by holding tributes during games and the squad and staff visited the plaque by the ground on Thursday to pay their respects.
A fundraising page was set up ahead of Friday night’s event for people to contribute towards.
Check out our photographer Steve Riding’s pictures in the gallery below.
19. Support
More fans enjoying a drink as they support the emotional event. | Steve Riding
20. Kevin Speight's family with former chairman
Sue Speight, wife of Kevin Speight, and children Holly and George, with Peter Ridsdale, who was Leeds United Chairman at the time of the murders. | Steve Riding
21. Candlelighters
The Candlelighters team, Chris Salt, Donna Sanderson, Natalie Kisby and Tom Robertshaw | Steve Riding
23. Great crowd
Graham Senior, who organised the event, Alan Green, who ran the tour to Turkey, Andy Loftus, brother of Kevin Speight, and Nigel Martyn, the Leeds United goalkeeper at the game | Steve Riding
24. 900 guests
Event organisor Gareth Senior thanks the 900 guests for their support | Steve Riding