"At an appropriate time following sunset in Leeds at 5:56pm, which will be around the 75th minute of our clash with the Canaries, the referee will call a halt to proceedings for a brief period allowing players from both sides to take on fluids and energy supplements in line with agreed protocol."
"A pause also took place during our Premier League fixture with Manchester City last weekend, which led to booing from some supporters which was disappointing and unexpected. Having taken time to reflect, there were also several mitigating circumstances which led to this."
"Leeds United Football Club explicitly condemn any supporters in the home or away sections who actively boo players observing Ramadan and use the protocol in place to break their fast."
Leeds United announced a planned stoppage during their FA Cup fifth round match against Norwich City to permit players observing Ramadan to break their fast around the 75th minute, coinciding with sunset at 5:56pm. This follows a similar pause during their Manchester City fixture that resulted in booing from some supporters, which the club deemed disappointing and unexpected. Leeds acknowledged their previous communication about the break was insufficiently proactive and messaging inside the stadium was not universally visible. The club explicitly condemns any supporters who boo players observing Ramadan and emphasizes the importance of respect during the protocol.
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