A Leeds fan is believed to be combating for his life in hospital after falling from a tree through the membership’s Championship-winning celebrations this week.
Daniel Farke’s aspect booked their spot within the Premier League with the newest of targets in opposition to Plymouth courtesy of Tottenham loanee Manor Solomon putting deep in stoppage time.
The Yorkshire membership knew solely a win would suffice in a race for the trophy with Burnley because of their superior purpose distinction, with each groups ending on a powerful 100 factors.
Leeds then took their celebration to the streets on Monday, with over 150,000 followers turning out for the membership’s trophy parade.
However as followers crammed the streets and scaled lampposts, site visitors lights, and bus stops for a glimpse of their promotion heroes, tragedy struck within the midst of the festivities.
Ed O’Brien is assumed to have fallen from a tree in Millennium Sq. whereas collaborating within the parade, with the 23-year-old promptly rushed to hospital.
Ed O’Brien, 23, is in hospital combating for his life after falling from a tree throughout Leeds’ promotion parade on Monday
Followers of all ages had been out to rejoice their Premier League-bound idols on Monday afternoon
A JustGiving web page was launched within the wake of his severe harm, with a pal stating that O’Brien was ‘combating for his life’ and in a coma.
The web page has already exceeded its £70 goal, elevating a staggering £10,801 on the time of climbing.
Amongst those that have donated are a slew of Leeds United supporters – together with one huge sporting title.
Atlanta Hawks star Larry Nance Jr contributed £2,000, sharing a considerate message: ‘Considering of you. Power and love!’
The basketball ace is an investor within the 49ers Enterprises group that makes up the membership’s possession, and by default an infinite fan of the aspect.
As per the Sun, O’Brien’s mom Stacey Barker has been eager to emphasize that her was not uncontrolled when the tragic accident passed off.
‘So far as I’m conscious, he had consumed alcohol, however I’m assured he wasn’t paralytic as some posts are suggesting,’ Barker wrote.
‘I’m additionally as assured as a mom may be that no different substance was concerned.’
Barker additionally advised the BBC: ‘Ed and his siblings are extremely shut and so they’re feeling his absence acutely, as are his dad and I.’
O’Brien, who turned 23 final week, is at the moment being handled at Leeds Common Infirmary.
Buses containing the Championship champions rolled via town centre on Monday
Larry Nance Jr has contributed to a JustGiving web page in help of the household after the tragedy
Barker confirmed that O’Brien had undergone surgical procedure, however that potential injury to his mind was at the moment unclear.
‘We needed to minimise the numerous untruths that are at the moment circulating round Ed’s situation and likewise to induce individuals to contemplate what they’re writing on social media for Ed’s family members to see,’ Barker stated.
‘We’re going via one of many worst issues a guardian can undergo and a few of the unwarranted feedback are additional compounding our heartache as a household.
‘Ed is only a younger man who made a mistake and he is paying for it dearly.’
Barker additionally advised the broadcaster that the household is travelling from their dwelling in York to Leeds two to 4 instances a day to spend as a lot time with their son and brother as potential.
‘We’re holding onto each hope that our son and brother comes out of this as unscathed as potential, given his accidents,’ she added.
‘As but, there’s little enchancment in his situation. He stays in a coma, however the implausible workforce taking care of him are assured he’s displaying some constructive indicators.
