Leeds fans have flocked to Elland Road to pay tribute to Norman Hunter after the legendary defender passed away on Friday from coronavirus.
The 76-year-old, who played 726 games in 15 years at Elland Road, was admitted to hospital with Covid-19 earlier this month but failed to make a full recovery in devastating news for the club.
Hunter played 726 games in 15 years at Elland Road. In the great sides managed by Don Revie, he won First Division titles in 1969 and 1974, the 1972 FA Cup and League Cup and the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup twice. He also was part of the England squad that won the 1966 World Cup.
A club statement read: 'Leeds United are devastated to learn of the passing of club icon Norman Hunter at the age of 76.
'Norman was taken to hospital last week after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and despite continuing to battle and the best efforts of NHS staff, he sadly lost his fight earlier this morning.
'He leaves a huge hole in the Leeds United family, his legacy will never be forgotten and our thoughts are with Norman’s family and friends at this very difficult time.'
And fans have descended on Elland Road to leave tributes for the no-nonsense defender, who was the first player to be crowned PFA Player of the Year in 1974.
Scarves, flowers and replica shirts can be seen laid out in front of the Billy Bremner statue as fans looked to mark Hunter's passing with the send off he deserved.
Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani also paid tribute to the club legend on Twitter. The Italian shared a note from Hunter which read 'it would be a dream for me to see Leeds United back in the Premier League in my lifetime.'
Radrizzani posted the image alongside the message: 'Dear Norman, we will make your dream, our dream, come true RIP true gentleman'.
Leeds are currently in second place in the Championship with Marcelo Bielsa's men strong contenders to win promotion to the Premier League next season.
Doubts surround when the football season can resume with the action halted as a result of the spread of the deadly disease in the UK.
At the time of writing, 14,576 people in Britain have died due to the disease.