"At an appropriate time following sunset in Leeds at 5:56p.m., 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."
"To be clear, 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 is calling for supporters to respect a pause in play during their FA Cup match against Norwich on Sunday to accommodate players observing Ramadan. The halt will occur around the 75th minute, following sunset at 5:56 p.m., allowing players to consume fluids and energy supplements. A similar pause during Leeds' recent Manchester City match was met with boos from some fans, drawing criticism from Pep Guardiola. Leeds acknowledged they should have communicated better before the City fixture and noted that visibility issues with the stadium screen and confusion from a previous tactical timeout contributed to the negative reaction. The club explicitly condemns any supporters who boo players observing Ramadan and emphasizes that everyone is welcome at Elland Road.
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