WW2 Lancaster navigator surprised with tickets to EFL Championship Play-Off Final
Former Second World War navigator and life-long Leeds United superfan Leslie Bray has been surprised with tickets to the English Football League (EFL) Play-Off Final at Wembley this coming weekend.
The EFL and Leeds United FC surprised Leslie with tickets to watch his team take on Southampton as both teams look to bounce back to the Premier League.
Leslie, who is 99 years old, is a former RAF navigator who flew in Lancaster bombers during the Second World War.
He has been attending home games at Elland Road for over 50 years and is the club’s oldest season ticket-holder.
Leeds United nominated him to receive the tickets and a special behind-the-scenes stadium tour as a thanks for all of his support over the years.
Leslie was recently diagnosed with dementia and sometimes struggles to remember his age, but he’s always able to remember the words to the club’s anthem, Marching on Together.
Joining him at Wembley will be his son Steve as well as friends and fellow Leeds supporters Anne and Susan.
Speaking to Leeds United, Steve said: “My dad and I have been going to watch Leeds home and away since the 1960s and we’re looking forward to watching them at Wembley stadium in the Play-Offs this weekend.
"We're grateful to the club and the EFL for providing us with the tickets to sit together and the stadium tour.
"To walk down the tunnel and stand where so many incredible players have stood is going to be quite something and we're really looking forward to it. Making memories together is always so special!"
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