Many Leeds United fans have been left less than impressed with their new home shirt. The new strip, which was launched at 8am today, features inspiration drawn from the iconic Lowfields Tunnel on the shirt collar and cuffs.
United, who welcome Everton to Elland Road in their Premier League opener on Monday, August 18, said in a statement on the club's website: "For generations of Leeds United fans, the journey through the colourfully tiled tunnel on a matchday is more than a passage, it's a ritual and a symbolic gateway to Elland Road.
"The 25/26 home kit is a testament to Leeds United's enduring identity and resilience, with the traditional white, blue and yellow colours across the shirt, shorts, and socks, which is recognised around the world. This classic aesthetic provides a clean and timeless foundation, allowing the significant mosaic design elements to truly shine.
"Reinforcing the connection between players and supporters, the jersey is completed with a “We are Leeds” sign off motto, evoking the passion and unity on the pitch and in the stands."
The Whites confirmed the kit is now available to buy both in-store and online from our UK retail partner JD Sports, and in Norway through Torshov Sport. Here is how some fans reacted on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, following the kit launch:
@KeithPWalsh1: "Just ordered mine, red bulls and all. Can't wait!"
@Haich_AI: "Essentially the same with lowfields details. Lazy from adidas."
@GOGSGOYS: "I think this is quite a decent kit."
@JamesGP24: "I like it. But It’s just a bit underwhelming."
@craigstewart79: "Can’t remember last time I was this underwhelmed."
@russ47173844: "No difference to last year's (kit). Now go sign some upgrades to keep us in the league. Only signed one first teamer so far. Need another four minimum."
@purplenoodlepie: "Adidas using up last year's stock."
@TJW_Lufc: "Horrible kit."
@JimboRH23: "Not for me this year. I appreciate the nice touch with the Lowfields motif, but that’s a really dull and forgettable kit. Shame."
@CDeanus: "Really poor effort by Adidas. Suprised the club signed off on it. Pretty much the same as last year."
@talkaboutlufcv2: "Might as well have kept last years tbh."
@IanSuggitt: "Had better. Lazy design."
@woodend_c: "I quite like it. It’s all about choice. I generally get the training shorts for my local gym in Lancs!"
@PriestleyMatty: "Hopefully Adidas have put more effort into the away & third kit, as well as some nice Adidas Originals type stuff because this is a really lazy effort."
@RobBrow96717820: "Slightly underwhelming tbh had every kit going back to 1988 will still buy it obv, but could have done something a bit more than a dash of colour on sleeves and neck. Just my opinion anyway."
@Kershaw444: "It’s a nice kit, crisp and white."
@McClumsy84: "Not very different to last season's kit so will be surprised if it's a big seller."
@Loiner85: "The red looks horrible on the kit. Not even from a traditional point of view, it just doesn't go at all."
@jimmy_L_UFC: "It's a bit or a copy and paste from last season. I like the little details. I just hope the away kit and third are better. Doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things. Just a kit most will buy it."
@BillyLUFC13: "People are complaining cause it’s similar to last season. If the shirt was changed from the colours we have, everyone would complain. Can’t win with this fanbase sometimes. Last seasons was basically perfect. May as well run it back."
@mickipadgett: "Already got last years kit thank you. Very lazy."
@Andrewerd: "Classic. Can't go wrong with that at all."
@BravoWhiskey08: "Well can’t say I’m not disappointed. Was expecting much better."
@lufcThommo: "Very nice! Clean and not too busy just how the home shirt should be. Now let’s have some new signings holding it up!"
@bulmer_simon: "Love it nice and clean looking."
@djritchie44: "Could’ve been a little bit more creative."
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