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A Leeds United fan has been invited by Ipswich Town to lead the teams out when they play later in the season.

Alex Skeel was the subject of a BBC documentary on male domestic abuse, and he praised fellow football fans for their support.

‘Abused By My Girlfriend’ told the story of Alex Skeel, 23, a Bedford-based Leeds fan that survived an abusive five-year relationship in which he was subjected to life-threatening physical violence.

His ex-partner Jordan Worth has since been sentenced to a seven-year prison sentence, becoming the first female in the UK to be convicted of coercive and controlling behaviour. Alex himself has since raised funds and awareness of the issue of male domestic abuse.

Speaking to LeedsLive about the reaction to the documentary, he said: “It’s been amazing.

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“Over the six months of filming you don’t know what impact it will have or what reception you’ll get from it, but with over five million views on social media and millions more on iPlayer, its unbelievable and I’m shocked by the fact it’s gone worldwide.

“The Leeds fans have been amazing with their kind messages and support and I even received an email from Angus Kinnear - It’s made me love my football club even more!”

Alex’s story has received plenty of wider attention, including from Ipswich Town, who host Marcelo Bielsa’s men on the final day of the Championship season.

The club invited Alex to lead the teams out when they play one another, something that he’s since gladly accepted.

“Well I saw a few whispers from people on twitter asking about bucket collections for Mankind Initiative, but to receive this sort of invitation is beyond anything I ever imagined, I can't wait to say thank you to the all the fans at Ipswich,” he explained. “Will be an amazing day for sure!”

The two teams are currently at polar opposites of the Championship table. Ipswich currently sit at the bottom of the table, nine points adrift of safety. Leeds, on the other hand, could go back top if they win their game in hand against QPR.

The match on the final day could potentially be both teams final game in the second tier for some time, with Ipswich likely to face the drop and the Whites gunning to return to the Premier League after 14 years away.

“I’ve got a good feeling that if we are to go up, our promotion will have already been confirmed as these last 10 days will set us up I think to go on a real good run now,” said Alex.

“Let’s hope it’s a party atmosphere in the Leeds end. Would just like to say a massive thank you to the Leeds and Ipswich fans for their kind messages and support!”

Alex is also raising money for BPR Tigers, a charity football team that raise funds for the male domestic abuse charity Mankind. You can donate to their cause at their Just Giving Page .

If this is an issue that you or anyone you know is currently dealing with, you can contact Mankind’s confidential helpline. It’s available for all men across the UK suffering from domestic violence or domestic abuse by their current or former wife or partner: 01823 3342

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