Luke Ayling in the 'Bus Seat' kit.Luke Ayling in the 'Bus Seat' kit.
Luke Ayling in the 'Bus Seat' kit.

8 times Leeds United divided opinion with their kit

You can't please everyone when designing a kit for a crowd as large as Leeds United's worldwide fanbase.

The launch of the Leeds United kit is one of the most hotly-anticipated events of the footballing calendar.

In the pre-season wasteland, boredom sends rumours and leaks flying across the net as fans clamour to discover what their beloved team will wear on the pitch.

But mock-ups and estimates can only satisfy fans so far, so when the moment of truth arrives and the club unveils the team's official shirt, something close to hysteria tends to follow.

Fans take to social media to rant and rave, either in appreciation for a perfect kit or with disgust for an abomination.

In full voice supporters came out to express their opinions on Leeds' latest offering, the 2020/2021 lilac third kit, which provoked a wide range of responses from 'beautiful' to 'hideous', and everything in between.

Here are 8 times when Leeds United have split the crowd by releasing a shirt that's a little bit different:

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