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Samuel Port

Unofficial Leeds United sellers explain who buys half and half scarves - and the manic 'riots' they've seen

Leeds United scarf sellers have spoken about their “manic, stressful” lives on matchdays where they’ve seen people kicking off and others “squished” by passing cars.

Surrounding Elland Road Stadium there are unofficial stalls selling all assortments of LUFC scarves, hats and memorabilia. Come rain or shine, they’ll be out there, welcoming fans to the stadium, hoping to an entice an eager customer.

As it turns out, most of the stalls are owned by family business Foster Enterprises. The firm manufactures a whole range of scarves, not just Leeds ones, and has been passed down the generations.

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