Hope someone has chucked it in the sea – Leeds fans react to latest official club news

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22 Feb 2018, 7:02 am

Leeds United have revealed that they are delaying the introduction of a new badge until the 2019/20 season. This comes after the new badge that was unveiled was met by universal ridicule by fans and pundits alike. That led to a Leeds u-turn and the club asked for submissions from fans and they have said that they have received over 1,200 designs. In a statement, Leeds said that because of the amount of designs they had received and the focus on the 100 year anniversary, that the badge would be decided by a democratic vote later this year. The new badge would then be unveiled for the 2019/20 season. The news was reported by Yorkshire Evening Post journalist Phil Hay on Thursday lunchtime.

Leeds United have delayed the introduction of a new club badge until the 2019-20 season. The club will carry out more supporter consultation before opening designs to a public vote at a later date. #lufc
— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) February 22, 2018

Leeds received more than 1,200 designs. Club statement: "Due to volume of designs submitted by fans and their focus around celebrating 100-year anniversary we can confirm that we will now be introducing a new club crest on the shirt for the 2019/2020 centenary season and beyond."
— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) February 22, 2018

Leeds statement: "We would like to take this opportunity to thank all fans for the inspiration they have provided which, following further consultation with supporters’ groups, will form the basis of a democratic vote later this year." #lufc
— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) February 22, 2018

Fans responded immediately, with most saying it was a smart move to delay it until the centenary season. A few made reference to the old design, with one fan saying he hopes someone has thrown it in the sea. Here are a selection of the best reactions from Leeds fan to the official club update:

Good, keep the one we have. It's stunningly beautiful and I'm proud of it.
— lufcintheblood (@ksamdani) February 22, 2018

thank God. Bored of the whole thing. And right that the badge will be out for the 100th anniversary. Nx season is one too early
— Ups and downs (@sam51h) February 22, 2018

Basically ‘we can’t be arsed right now’ #lufc
— Jack Mitford (@jackmitford96) February 22, 2018

And I bet every single 1 was better than what they came up with.
— Simon James (@Simonjames191) February 22, 2018

Wow, that's fan power if I've ever seen it
— We Are Leeds (@WeAreLeeds1919) February 22, 2018

Smart move.
— Rory Millar (@roreyporey) February 22, 2018

Sensible considering that is the actual Centenary season!
— Steve Lawrence (@super_leeds70) February 22, 2018

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