Toby Nye: Leeds United unite to celebrate youngster's life

Footballers and supporters are to celebrate the life of a six-year-old Leeds United fan who died from cancer.

Toby Nye died last month from high-risk neuroblastoma, a rare type of cancer.

He had struck up relationships with several players and staff, with the club raising £200,000 to help fund his treatment.

Fans have been laying flowers at the Elland Road stadium, and a minute's applause took place before Leeds' game against Norwich City.

Toby, from Osmondthorpe, Leeds, became ill at Christmas 2016 and on his fourth birthday in January 2017 his family was told he had a stage four neuroblastoma tumour.

Doctors told him he would need intense chemotherapy and radiotherapy as well as an operation to remove the main tumour on his kidney.

He died on 12 January, just days after his birthday.

Leeds captain Liam Cooper, who once carried Toby on to the pitch at Elland Road, developed a close relationship with the youngster.

When he died, Cooper tweeted: "Heartbroken to hear that my little mate has peacefully passed.

"I will forever cherish the moments we spent together. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel.

"Your smile will live with me forever."