Leeds release new kit but fans fume that it reminds them of MR BLOBBY and Fruit Salads
LEEDS fans have fumed that their new kit reminds them of Mr Blobby and Fruit Salads.
The Championship club released their third kit for the 2023/24 season on Tuesday.
Featuring a bright pink and yellow design with black trim, the shirt is said to be a nod to the club’s association with the peacock.
It is understood that the link, which is represented by a colourful peacock print, stems from The Old Peacock pub close to Elland Road.
The Adidas strip was modelled by players including Liam Cooper, Ethan Ampadu and Luke Ayling for the launch.
However, Leeds fans have been left unimpressed by the kit and have slammed the design on social media.
One supporter even compared it to 90s TV icon Mr Blobby’s pink and yellow spots.
The character is famous of appearing alongside Noel Edmonds on Noel’s House Party.
Others highlighted the similarities between the kit and Fruit Salad sweets.
Sharing a picture of Mr Blobby, one fan tweeted: “Knew I had seen the new third kit somewhere else before.”
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Another wrote: “Horrendous. Look like Fruit Salads lads.”
A third added: “Looks like someone has scoffed a packet of refreshers and then vomited all over a shirt.”
One more also commented: “Sorry, but it literally looks like vomit.”
Leeds could debut the new third kit away to Birmingham on Saturday.
Daniel Farke’s side began their Championship campaign on Sunday following relegation from the Premier League.
A stoppage time equaliser at home to Cardiff rescued a point after Leeds had been two goals down.