Leeds United fans asked to join tribute to 'loveliest' 22-year-old during Manchester United Elland Road game

Leeds United fans have been asked to pay tribute to one of their own during the game against Manchester United after the tragic and untimely death of a 22-year-old Elland Road season ticket holder.

Joshua Pick, known to his friends as Picky, passed away at the start of December. His family and friends are asking their fellow Leeds fans to join in with a minute of applause in the 22nd minute of Sunday's game against Manchester United at Elland Road.

Ellie Lister posted on social media platform X.com to ask fellow Leeds fans to join the tribute, saying: "During Leeds versus Man United on Sunday, can we all have a minute’s applause in the 22nd minute for Josh. As some may know, Josh was a Leeds United season ticket holder who sadly passed away unexpectedly this month at just 22."

She the YEP he was the 'loveliest' and traversed the country in support of his club. "He was a close friend, genuinely the loveliest boy you could meet," she said. "He had a season ticket in the South Stand and travelled up and down the country for us. He unexpectedly passed away in his sleep on December 3."

Friends of the youngster laid a yellow scarf with a tribute to him on his season ticket for a previous match. Leeds and Manchester United meet at Elland Road in a 12.30pm kick-off on Sunday January 4 in the first home game of the new year for the Whites.