Leeds United fans have reacted strongly against plans to change the club crest to mark the club’s centenary in 2019 and be used from the start of next season.
The club claim that the new ‘hooligan-style’ design “represents the passion and the unique identity that runs deep through the club” but have been forced to backtrack and will now reconsider their plans.
“I genuinely feel excited about the passion of Leeds fans,” said managing director Angus Kinnear. “It’s slightly unfortunate it’s been demonstrated in this way but it reinforces what a big fanbase we are,” Kinnear continued.
“Transparency has been at the heart of everything we do. We’re not going to hide. We’re big enough to take the feedback and engage with supporters and they should trust us to do the right thing.”
Ironically, none of the recent Leeds United badges can compare to the classic 1970’s one, as worn by Billy Bremner and co…
