The 39-year-old was a huge Leeds United fan and had a ‘wicked sense of humour’

A much-loved Leeds United fan with a “wicked sense of humour” who died abruptly this week has been remembered.

Raymond Green, 39, an Elland Road season ticket holder, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 5. He was 39.

Sandra Wright, his 53-year-old sister, has paid homage to her brother, saying he was liked by those who knew him at the football club and in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, where he grew up.

Raymond was born with spine bifida, which meant his spinal cord did not develop properly and he was unable to walk as a result. He also had learning disabilities and special needs.

Sandra said: “When my parents adopted him they were told he would not live to the age of five. They were told he would never talk and if he did it would just be repeating words he heard people say. But to all intents and purposes he was as sane as you or I.”

Sandra said that Raymond overcame huge obstacles and became a hugely popular figure in the Tadcaster community. She said: “He had a wicked sense of humour. He was so quick witted it was unbelievable.

“He liked everybody. In his little world it was always rosy.”

She said: “I was 14 when he joined us so I was a few years older and when I started going to pubs I remember he used to love playing Bullseye and the lads in the pub used to pick him up so he could play with them. People will remember him for his cheeky smile and big glasses.”