League Championship side Leeds United "decided to reopen the consultation process over the club’s new badge after public outcry led to more than 50,000 people signing within 12 hours a petition demanding it is not used," according to Paul MacInnes of the London GUARDIAN. The crest, "the result of a previous consultation involving more than 10,000 people," according to the club, "is of a man giving a salute." The gesture, with the right hand balled into a fist and placed against the heart, "is known as the Leeds salute." It has long been associated with the club, "but that has not stopped the crest being widely mocked after it was revealed online." After the petition set up by Leeds fan Steven Barrett and addressed to the club’s Italian owner, Andrea Radrizzani, gained more than 50,000 signatures by 7pm on Wednesday, Leeds United CEO Angus Kinnear "confirmed that the club will consult supporters again over the crest, which is due to be introduced on the club’s shirts from next season" (GUARDIAN, 1/24). Below are a few reactions from social media.
