Leeds United crest backlash: More than 70,000 fans sign online petition

More than 70,000 fans have now signed an online petition calling for the club to cancel the roll-out of its controversial new crest.

By The Newsroom

Published 25th Jan 2018, 10:04 BST

Updated 25th Jan 2018, 10:05 BST

The petition on the Change.org site was launched by ex-pat supporter Steve Barrett, who lives in Australia just hours after the club unveiled the new crest.

He is petitioning owner Andrea Radrizzani to ‘Stop LUFC from implementing the ‘Leeds Salute’ crest’.

“It makes a mockery of Leeds United and the club’s history. It is alienating the fans. It is has to go,” said Steve.

More than 10,000 people connected to Leeds United were consulted in the process through digital surveys, one-on-one and group interviews and meetings with legends, current players, club staff, the owner, partners and representatives from the Leeds and Yorkshire communities.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PETITION