Galatasary refused to even acknowledge it the night after it happened refused to wear black armbands refused a minutes silence.

I'm a Man Utd fan and i remember this absolute disgrace to football 2 lads going on a team trip to support there team to europe RIP those Leeds lads 👍

If you were a Leeds fan at the time of this then you’d understand why people aren’t happy! It brings up some dark times, memories and feelings in Leeds recent history. R.I.P Chris and Kev 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

There's not a "level of hate between the two" they killed two of ours and we don't care if they hate or like us. We hate them. The way Galatasaray handled what their fans did was disgusting.

I’d like to think this wouldn’t bother me but there’s something that just rubs me the wrong way about it.

The game shouldn’t of gone on! RIP Chris & Kev🙏 🤍💙💛🤍

I was in Copenhagen for the final as an Arsenal fan who played Galatasaray it was crazy there were Leeds fans West Ham Chelsea and Arsenal fans looking to avenge the murders

As a Leeds fan I can’t understand why there’s some Leeds fans that are okay with this. It’s fucking galatasaray, anyone to do with Leeds doesn’t deal with them under any circumstances. RIP Chris & Kev, we’ll never forget

I remember this well as an arsenal fan 13 years old at the time thought we might have an all English final. I would feel the same if it was on the other foot I was absolutely gutted that night galatasary beat us becaue of the result and what happened. Glad Leeds are back in the big time what a team at the time should have won something as recognition for the team they had for 3 or 4 years but wasn't to be.

Totally respect the Leeds fans over this. If you are associated with Leeds you don’t go to Galatasaray. I think the lad should respect this the Harry Kewel one was worse in my opinion. Big respect to Danny mills on how he talked on the subject as well.

I've been a fan for 50 years, the hatred is still there but I suppose he has a living to make. It's difficult. But I would wish him all the best.

It's a difficult one. Hate shouldn't be carried forever. It's a different time now. Different owner, different team, a new generation of fans. I don't know if they're better people than those of 21 years ago, but I'd like to think they are. Let Alioski be, he served us well on our journey back to the PL.

One of the best videos TalkSport have ever done

As a Galatasaray fan, I would like to say that what happened in Taksim in 2000 and what happened to Chris and Kevin, whatever the reason, is very sad. Although there was a lot of mutual provocation at those moments, this is unacceptable. The 20-year-old who was responsible for the incident was sentenced to 15 years, but this situation does not alleviate anyone's pain. Such an event had never occurred before, and nothing similar has happened since 2000. It doesn't change the past, but after the events in Istanbul, Galatasaray came out with a black training uniform to warm up at Allen Road. This is in the match videos of that day. With all due respect; An individual event should not be attributed to the Galatasaray team, the entire society or the entire community.

The situation between Kewell and Alioski are very, very different. Alioski is coming towards what will probably be his last big contract and he has his own and his families future to consider. He joined us when we were a midtable Championship side on Championship wages and ever since he has joined us he has given his all. In all probability he wasn't going to be given either regular football or that big a contract. I would prefer it if he was joining somebody else but I can fully understand his situation. Harry 'Judas' Kewell is a different case altogether. We found him as a youngster in Australia and gave him the chance to shine, there is no guarantee any other Premier League side would have given him that opportunity. He was there on the night and knows exactly what went on and the feeling that was generated and the hurt that was caused to the families, the club and the city. When O'Leary left he constantly nagged at Venables to play him upfront and in doing so disrupted the way the side had been playing. When the club got into financial difficulties he and his agent delayed his contract negotiations and he finished up getting a move to Liverpool where he and his agent pocketed most of what would have been his transfer fee. With that money and his huge new contract he was set up for life, he didn't need the money. But he gladly went to Turkey and even publicly stated that he was happy to be there. His actions were unforgivable and I can honestly say that every time he fails in management I'm glad. Harry Kewell is not welcome in Leeds and never will be again because he has shown just what a low life he is by his own actions and words. So as much as I would like Alioski to find a different club I can understand why he is doing what he is and because of all the loyal and honest service he has given us I just hope that he shines in Turkey so that some other club will come in and sign him.

I’m kind of split in what to think however I do think it would be best for alioski to choose another club he’s a free transfer there’s no way Galatasary are the only club interested

Agree with every word spoken here. I still feel uneasy about the idea of going to turkey since this happened when I was 12 and I ageee with both sides to a degree. I can certainly understand both sides. I understand the hatred felt for Alioski but I don’t agree with it myself. He isn’t connected to that time of leeds and that’s where Kewell differs. He was my favourite player at the time and his move was nothing short of despicable, disrespecting Chris and kevs memories, as he was involved at the time within the leeds camp. Alioski however, has no link what so ever with this and, although may be aware of what happened, roughly- won’t be too clued up and he has to think of his own family and career. It’ll be his last big deal at his age. We can’t say as a club, we thank you for everything you’ve done for us, helping us achieve promotion and giving your absolute all, game after game and taking this great club back to the promised land, but now, we don’t wish to renew your deal, we would like to recruit better so sign somewhere else..... then expect he should then follow what EVERY SINGLE LEEDS FAN would do and not join that club? What if there were no other offers? What if that is the only contract that may see him through his very long retirement? He should be thanked for all he’s done for us, and also should be made aware that he won’t get any leeds following after this move either, but let it be known that he’ll always be a member of our promotion winning side and celebrated as such, unlike the Judas kewell who will never be welcome anywhere near leeds, the club or the city ever again. I hope Alioski gets a great deal of money out of that club, I really hope he takes them for all they’ve got and then Enjoys a great retirement remembered for what he did at leeds, not them, and I’ll always remember him as our crazy toddler dressing room clown that was one of bielsas pieces to his promotion winning jigsaw! MOT and rip Chris & Kev.

Lifetime Leeds fan. Remember the night well. Horrible response from galatasaray, dealt with terribly. We will never forgive or forget!!

Not once did they show an ounce of remorse..not once..anybody associated with leeds united should never deal with that club..

Good luck Alioski in whatever you decide to do. Thanks for the goals, effort and promotion to the premier league.

The British and Germans were at war with each other in the past but now we're friends and travel to each other's countries. Leeds fans need to MOVE ON! Respect to Kewell and possibly Alioski. 👏👏

Finally he comes to Al Ahli Saudi Arabia and he listened to Leads United fans. Alioski is a wonderful man. Respect and welcome💚.

Never forgive never forget 💙💛💙💛

Arsenal played them in the final the game after. Lots of violence and stabbings from both sides. I heard Leeds fans joined up with Arsenal.

This literally United every hardcore football fan , I remember we played turkey at the stadium of light and there was hell on .

Ill always love the man, gave us absolutely everything and I'll always respect and love him. But I don't support him in his move, I understand it could be his only offer and we all have to respect that he's making a living and essentially could be his only job offer. I'm saddened that I won't and cant continue to watch alioski in the future but wish him the best of luck.

Interesting insight as a player from Danny though didn’t really touch on Galatasaray’s disgusting handling of the situation during the game and after, basically not even acknowledging what happened never mind taking any sort of responsibility for it. What Kewell did going to them was unforgivable given he was involved in that side at the time, as well as being brought up from the Leeds academy Can’t help but feel the circumstances for Alioski are different, he probably would have had no idea of this situation, at the end of the day he’s a footballer nearing 30 looking to seal what is best for himself, ideally a long term contract which we’re not going to be offering. Personally I find it tough to be angry with him if he did join.

A very well explained account by Danny, sad times indeed but no use in holding a grudge against players making their money while they can. I do hope he isn't booed in the only game some fortunate fans may see for over a year, fingers crossed it is a joyous occasion! Let's face it, if Turkey was wiped off the map, I wouldn't miss it, horrible place! MOT 💙💛

R.I.P. Chris And Kev Sound So Horrible 💙❤️🙏🙏

I love Alioski but if he goes there I can't support him. That being said it's just a rumour so I hope fans don't give him abuse.

4:13 “they didn’t speak great English” I fucking hate this attitude. English people must be the only people in the world to go abroad, to another country and be shocked that someone doesn’t speak THEIR language fluently.

Alioski has been solid for Leeds since he started. He has Nothing to do with this. I wonder how many LUFC fans who are moaning about this have been to Turkey on holiday since this awful crime. I know I Never have and never will!

hes around the club, he knows what it means, no way that time or the fact he was young when it happened mattered, if gala want him there will be other clubs too.

My condolences to those leeds fans that died that night.

Danny Mills is spot on here, I remember it like it was yesterday. I was due to fly out the morning of the game but flight was cancelled. The hatred for Galatasary will never go away, they refused to wear black armbands for the game and tried every way possible to blame leeds fans for what happened. Leeds United fans do have a reputation but no one, no matter what team they follow should go to to game and never return. As for Alioski he has been great for leeds but it's clear no one has educated him on the history of the two clubs and what happened on the night of 5th April 2000. As for Kewell he is a Judas and is never welcome back, the fact that he actually played makes it even worse. RIP Chris & Kevin gone but never forgotten 💛💙

I am a fervent leeds fan ,since Don Revie golden years. I remembered this incidents.We were all sad for the death of 2 leeds supporters.but Galatasaray and majority of their supporters can't take the blame.I don't believe they were all happy what was happening.It was a shame for them,for not expected the unexpected. In every football clubs around the world,there are a minority of gangters among their supporters.including leeds. I know many Turkish people are great fans of English football teams like Liverpool, Man utd, .Surely there must be leeds fan also,particularly,those above 50 yrs old.

The 2 fans who tragically died weren’t murdered in cold blood, but a brawl broke out between the fans, and therefore got into a fight sadly resulting in their deaths. Blame hooliganism and alcoholism. The Leeds fans may be the best in the country in one context, but in another they’re known to be the worst; weren’t they voted the angriest by a poll just recently? I’m Leeds born n bred, been supporting the club for 2 decades, but as a guy from a Pakistani heritage I had to always go to the games wearing my Leeds jersey , because otherwise I got racially abused by own people.

God help Galatasaray if they ever have to come to Elland Road.

RIP lads, always remembered

Why is Galatasaray held responsible for the crimes of individuals. The courts have dealt with the case and punished the murderers. Keep hate out of football.

Never forgive never forget

Media reporting on this transfer a lot more than that "instanbul reds" banner united took to Elland road years ago.

Oliver Milner as a Leeds fan I would never sing the Munich song, the death of the Busby babes was horrific and the premature loss of all those young lives and talent incredibly sad. In relation to the murders of the two fans which was horrendous and I think the game should have been cancelled and played at a numeral venue or behind closed stadium. That's my thoughts on both issues and both Leeds and Man United have there elements within their fan bases.

Danny Mills and Talksport deserve each other.

Danny mills knows exactly why as leeds fans we have great difficulty talking in a positive way anything to do with galatasaray. I also have the view that as a club we should not deal with the istanbul club full stop.

I wasnt alive then but if alioski went we wouldn't boo him we wouldn't like the decision but he personally as been a great servant to us

If Alioski is on a free transfer unfortunately for Leeds there’s nothing they can do. He probably has no or very limited idea about what happened. If he was playing for Leeds at that time like Kewell or reasonably soon after you could understand the bad feeling more. The timing of the incident now is 21 years on most professional footballers careers don’t last 21 years. It doesn’t mean Leeds should forget what happened but some things do move on.

Going to Galatasaray is an insult to kev and Chris and all Leeds fans..end of..

Unless we learn to forgive, all we breed is perpetual hate

how doesn’t he have options we have offered him a new deal, imo not welcome back. RIP Chris and Kev

No split here. If he goes there he's written off

It’s there job play where ever you want

Alioski will be up there with the likes of Harry Kewell...... Alioski will never be welcome back if he is heading there. Good riddance if his mind is set. Simple ! We lost 2 fellow fans to murder, and it still hurts us and always will we shall never forget them and they march on together with us. 🤍💙💛 R.I.P Chris Loftus & Kevin Speight. #ALAW

He's a player who's played alot of games for us this year in the Prem. Highly doubt they are his only option and should choose a different club if he wants to stay involved in Leeds once he retires . If he goes to themI would guess 90% of Leeds fans will probably would show him their backs and would not be welcome back here .

Very good pundit is Danny Mills

Unforgivable for alioski in my opinion

From a Birmingham city fan..RIP lads 🙏

Hate only damages you. What happened is truly horrific and wrong. Time to move on and good luck to Alioski, he's helped us get to the Prem and has done ok this season.

I wouldn’t hold it against him because he had no involvement. I’ll still hold him in the same light as I would any other Galatasaray player, willing him to fail because he’s one of them and he might not quite be the same player to me after. But in terms of the move itself, I don’t begrudge him it, although I completely understand anyone who isn’t comfortable with it

Harry kewell went and ruined his career when leaving to go that horrible Turkish club the club should have been shut down when the disgusting fans murdered 2 lads just going out to watch a football match they will never be forgiven 😢ALAW 👏👏

What happened was unacceptable and how it was handled was disgusting but this is a new era of fans, players etc. There will forever be a sour taste between the clubs but you can’t blame a player like gjanni moving there, he just wants to get on with his career plus he was a child when it happened and he probably is not aware about it and the aura around it

Never forgive,never forget

LUFC family will never forget

big mac and fries please mills

I understand and I'm behind the Leeds fans .......

With Leeds’ other rivalries with Man United, Sheffield Wednesday, Huddersfield etc there is a level of banter in the rivalry and no real hatred. But with Galatasaray it is pure hatred, and nothing but hatred because of the fans as well as Galatasaray as a clubs nonchalant attitude towards the violence that happened, there is no respect at all between the two sets of fans.

I can understand why some people don’t like this. If you look at it in a different way, just suppose a top striker plays for them and wants to come to Leeds would we say no because it’s Galatasaray or would we say come to us because we want good players. It’s seems that some fans cant see situations from different perspectives which is a shame. If it was Messi or Ronaldo the reaction would be totally different. 😎

harry kewell should have known better. i have a picture of those shields above kewells head as he walked out at that staduim of hell. and then he fucking signed for them.

I was at the home leg and saw the turkish fans who had sneaked in and was waving the turkish flag and singing during the minutes silence, I'd rather he'd have joined man u than join them R.I.P Chris and kev

its terrible what happened but its his job. he's a footballer with a team who wants him. Leeds don't want him or they would be offering him a new contract.

Kewell was a part of what happened. Alioski was not. There is certainly little equivalence between the two of them. But to say that Alioski gets off without any repercussions from Leeds fans is to ignore what happened to Chris and Kevin and their families. Alioski has been with the club for four years. That’s plenty of time to learn about the club’s history. He’s chosen to go to Galatasaray regardless. That has to taint his reputation with Leeds fans. Anything less is a kick in the teeth for Chris and Kevin’s fanilies.

There shouldn't be too much issue, different team, different coach, ali has no connection with that team or fans of 2000.

Noone should lose their life over a football match.. terrible tradgedy .most decent people are with you as football fans, Leeds.. from a Leicester city fan.

Even Man U would be better than Gala, The Feeling for Leeds Supporters in this Case though is more than Football, it's a Blood Feud, Which a Macedonian should Totally understand. Part of Our family were Murdered and what made it Worse was the "Authorities" Contempt and Minimal Sentences. Allioski could go to ANY other Club than Gala, He would get a Proper Send Off and always be a Hero in the Leeds Family.

It’s obviously horrific and terrible what happened and I understand why some Leeds fans would be upset about him joining them, but at the end of the day it’s a business and for someone who probably had very little to no knowledge of those events it is in the end a move that would most likely give him better financial security. I’m not a Leeds fan and I don’t know much about Alioski but I know they have great supporters, but if you boo someone who has given years of service to your club I think that is a selfish way of thinking, but everyone is entitled to their own opinion

It was absolutely disgusting what happened should’ve called the game off out of respect.sad day in football

Only cowards use knives FACTS

Some people seem to like to hate

As an Arsenal fan, and a fan that hates Man U, I like Leeds abs this still is difficult to hear. There shouldn’t be things like this for football!

Get over it the club didn’t kill those fans those who murdered those fans are cowards and not football fans!

I think Alioski should be cut some slack. I think he would prefer to stay at the club but he isn't being offered what he wants? Whatever that is....he is a first team regular and has been a good servant to the club. I wish him well, although I'd advise anyone not to go to Turkey. Kewell, definitely no slack for you lad. Not content with shafting the club that made him by going to Liverpool and pocketing the transfer fee but joining those scumbags in Turkey.....

It was a disgrace what happened to those Leeds fans and the conductbof the Galatasery fans towards the ream bus approaching the ground. But no lessons have been learned by some supporters Man City bus was attacked entering Anfield and no action taken. Tolerate this behaviour and you sow the seeds of tragedy for future support.

It should be Life for a Life. Not 10 or 6 years.

Leeds fans were singing 'Munich' songs long before the Galatasaray match.

This is a straight violation. I don’t even support Leeds but that’s legit unacceptable, it’s not as if other clubs won’t want him

Didn't Harry kewell got to Galatasaray?what's the difference?

I'll never boo him.

Im sure i remember reading somewhere that Chris Loftus and Kevin Speight burnt a Turkish flag. You dont go to Turkey and burn their flag, man, it is the most sacred of national symbols. You do not. If you dont want to get into trouble, wherever you go, you do your research. As a Bulgarian Leeds fan i can totally see both sides of the story but when you get yourself into such an awful position as the 2 Leeds fans did, you've clearly not shown enough respect, when that happens, your head better be clear and i for a fact know English travelling fans do not have that in them. This is not an excuse for the disgusting crime the Galatasaray fans committed. This however should be used to second guess your spontaneous ideas, no matter how harmless they look or sound to you. People and their actions are often not a joke and it is for the same reason that Chris and Kev will be missed dearly by their families and group of fans. RIP Chris Loftus and Kevin Speight.

I am very sorry for your loss and those who do this cannot be human. It is absolutely inexcusable. What does this incident have to do with Galatasaray? Your supporters will come to a foreign country, they will be super irresponsible, be super drunk, then they will harass our girls in Taksim, attack the police by hitting the head with a bottle. Later, a 20-year-old boy whose girlfriend was abused will kill Leed's supporter who harassed his girlfriend with a knife that came to his hand during a fight and sentenced to 15 years in prison. No matter where you look, one person lost his life and the other his youth. The events that happened here do not bind clubs. We do not say love us, we do not need your love, but do not deceive yourself by creating an imaginary enemy. Everyone will know their limits and show their respect. Thats it

RIP Chris & Kev🙏 🤍💙💛🤍 The galatasaray 'fans' are animals and the club were no better. If it had been the other way, leeds would have been kicked out and banned, but bribes will be rife in football.

Correction neutral venue

Alioski better no go down the same path as Harry Kewell.

It's the way Juventus fans and basically the whole of Italy hate Liverpool

The guys were punished with 10 & 6 years for a fatal stabbing. Is that a joke !

But who would be booed more. Danny Mills or Alioski ? One joined a team he shouldn't and the other thought it was funny to squeeze every penny out of Leeds and he still thinks it's funny. Mills is wrong un

Have him train alone, no loyalty at all

I am 57 and a Leeds fan of 47 of them nothing about this is right Galatasaray were and will always be a disgrace to football Leeds United should never have sold Kewell to them and should never ever do any business with them again it makes my blood boil MOT

He knows exactly what happened that's why he hasn't said goodbye fans of Galatasary still glorify these murders as seen regularly on social media it's unforgivable that he's going there as they say in Galatasary welcome to hell off with him and never return M.O.T

Fans will never get it that players are not fans. Alioski gives not one jot about LUFC. He'll play anywhere for money. He's from that part of the world so he's bound to be interested if Gala come in for him. I get it that Leeds fans are repulsed by this. And I get it that Leeds will never get past this awful tragedy regarding Gala. But the boy is ignorant of the situation and it's ridiculous to expect him to put LUFC fans' feelings before his family's security. Turkish clubs should have been banned for 10 years after this event. If Italian clubs had been sanctioned for their behaviour, Heysel would never have happened. British fans have been a disgrace abroad at times without doubt. But foreign fans coming here to watch their teams are not subject to the violence that's treated as routine in parts of Europe.

If galatasaray approached alioski surely there isn't much animosity on the Turkish side