Newcastle United Supporters' Trust has released a statement praising Leeds United for their investigation into crowd safety after travelling fans raised crush fears in their recent encounter at Elland Road. Members of the travelling Toon Army shared some of their 'worst experiences' ever following the club on the road with mass congestion at the turnstiles ahead of the match on January 22.
Eddie Howe's side secured a vital 1-0 victory against their relegation rivals on the day, with a late Jonjo Shelvey free-kick settling the contest. Traffic had led to many Newcastle fans arriving later than planned, and issues over the operation of turnstiles and the queuing system led to significant delays.
Leeds confirmed an investigation had been launched in the following days, with West Yorkshire Police and the Football Supporters’ Association also involved in reviewing the circumstances behind the incident. The Trust participated in two meetings, raising questions over several factors which led to a 'very crowded situation outside the away turnstiles, and then subsequently inside the away section.'
