Here are a few moments fans may have missed during Leeds United's trip to Nottingham
Isaac Johnson Leeds United reporter
09:00, 10 Nov 2025
Stephen Crean, the hero of the Huntimgdon train attack sits in the director's box
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Stephen Crean, the hero of the Huntimgdon train attack sits in the director's box(Image: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Leeds United will want to forget Sunday's defeat to Nottingham Forest, as they will with the losses at Brighton and Burnley. The fact is that just three points have been picked up out of a possible 18 away from home.
The pressure will be on Daniel Farke after the international break, who has to contend with Aston Villa, Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool in straight games after the pause. Leeds are currently relying on home form, with eight of their 11 points picked up at Elland Road.
Villa will not be an easy test, though - albeit supporters can be forgiven for wanting to forget about United for the next fortnight. Here are a few moments fans may have missed.
A hero's reception
It’s right to give a special mention to Stephen Crean, the Nottingham Forest supporter who confronted the attacker on the Huntingdon train last weekend. He was announced over the PA system pre-match, prompting a standing ovation from those who had made their way in by that point.
He was also invited to conduct a lap of honour, where he received warm applause from all as he made his way around the stands. What some may not have seen on TV is that when Stephen exited down the concourse before half time, he was given a huge standing ovation by those in the Peter Taylor Stand, prompting him to stop and give an emotional wave to the Forest fans behind him.
Stephen had the matchday programme dedicated to him and his heroics, and Sean Dyche sang his praises in the post-match press conference. I know this is Forest-related but sometimes, rivalries can be put aside for greater things.
Pre-game moments
A young Leeds mascot was given high-fives by Leeds players as they arrived at the City Ground, Ethan Ampadu leading the way with a fist-bump. He would later walk out with the captain.
Noah Okafor was seen chatting to Lukas Nmecha in the warm up, gesturing with his hands that seemed to indicate a conversation about through-balls and attacking movements from the left wing. If it was indeed that, there was not a memorable connection between the pair.
As the players left the field, they were met and encouraged by Alex Cairns, who had finished his warm-up and waited by the touchline to spur his colleagues on as they headed for the dressing room. It seems he has taken over the role of main hype-man from Josuha Guilavogui.
In-game bits spotted
Nmecha changed his boots in the 28th minute when Ethan Ampadu was getting treatment for his knee injury. This was after scoring his goal - after which Lucas Perri turned to the away fans and belted out a celebratory roar.
Joe Rodon strongly encouraged Anton Stach to calm down when he belted a lofted ball at near head height for the centre-back to control. He did not appreciate having to deal with that.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin came on in the second half but was not seen warming up at half time with the other substitutes. Perhaps it was the advice from the medical staff to limit his exertion, having only been ready for half an hour today amid his adductor issue.
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Line of Duty TV star Vicky McClure was spotted pitchside with an elderly choir who sang a medley of choral classics at half time. Her partner Jonny Owens is a director at Forest.