Do you remember the Leeds United wave? PIC: Varley Picture Agencyplaceholder image
Do you remember the Leeds United wave? PIC: Varley Picture Agency

9 photos of the iconic Leeds United wave from the 1970s

It was a pre-match Elland Road ritual which fostered a connection between players and fans.

The team would walk out on to that pitch and wave to the crowd during the 1970s - a matchday ritual started by manager Don Revie and one which carried on when he left into the 1980s. Do you remember watching the team in the centre circle waving before kick off? These photos, published courtesy of Varley Picture Agency, are sure to evoke memories for a generation of supporters. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time

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