Absoloutley devastating news. I knew Leon well as my son played alongside him at Salford. He was a tough cookie on the pitch, but a real genuine bloke off it. My thoughts are with all of his family and friends at this very very sad time (RIP Leon a shining light has just faded.)

Leon Walker was a Salford player in all but current status. He spent 3 years at The Willows and 4 months at Wakefield. All the sympathy seems headed towards Wakefield... yet we have a number of players at our club who were very close friends with Leon having been part of his life for 3 years and more. Our coaching staff coached him for 3 years and will be feeling this too. Many of our team are hurting right now, and I'm not sure how this will affect them. All I would say is now is a time that the game comes second and the thoughts hopefully will go with the friends and family of Leon... so this weeks game could prove to be difficult for some of our guys... and I hope that as supporters we have plenty of patience and not expect too much.

I hope our club do something a little longer lasting for Leon and his family than just a minute silence... maybe something in the Salford v Wakefield game later on in the season.

This was awful news... and I can't stop feeling sad for his friends and family.

RIP Leon

Dont think it really matters who he plays for, a member of the family has gone. I am sure that both Salford and Wakefield will do something for the lad but this must be down to his family and what they want. Whatever we are feeling as supporters will come nowhere near to what his family are feeling right now.

R.I.P. Leon

Rip Leon, my condolences go to everyone at Salford who have worked with him during his time with you. It is always sad to lose somebody in the world of rugby league especially at such a young age with his career infront of him. A minute silence on sunday will be a fitting way for us and every other team to pay its respect

Absolutely shocking news. It just goes to show how much players risk every week to entertain us.

God bless everyone close to Leon, and may he sleep in peace.

A terrible loss to his family,friends and the r.l. community

R.I.P Leon

Don't matter who he played for.

Sure anyone who played with him will be hurting the same way be it Wakey or Salford. Can not begin to imagine how his fmaily must be feeling

Such a young age and had a bright future.

your right, Leon spent 3 yrs with salford and has left friends there who is probably feeling very sad at his passing, he is also a leeds lad and has many friends there too, one of which I passed on the bad news to him not knowing he knew him,

we all wish our sincere condolences to all family and friends where ever they may be

Agree.... The point I was making was not to forget those at Salford who are feeling sadness at this time. They deserve our support too.

TRAGIC LOSS OF SUCH A PROMISING YOUNG PLAYER, REST IN PEACE LEON

Agreed just read the bit in the condolences book written by Jordan Turner on the reds website. It's just not Wakey who are affected by this tragedy.

R.I.P Leon. Sincere condolences to your family and friends. Passing away playing the game you love - I hope your family & friends take some comfort from this. God Bless.

I'm sure everyone connected with RL will be thinking of Leon and his family at 8.00 pm tonight, when there is a minutes silence prior to K/O at Belle Vue.
R.I.P Leon