Leeds United myth dispelled with club statement on record-breaking 15,000-plus mark — Leeds Live 26/7/24
Leeds United's new away shirt has sold more units in its opening 24 hours on sale than any other jersey in the club's history More than 15,000 of Leeds United’s new away shirt were sold in the first 24 hours on sale, breaking a club record and shattering a myth about popular kit colours. The club has said the new yellow number has sold more units in its opening 24 hours than any other shirt in their history. LeedsLive understands the club hierarchy had to move heaven and earth with Adidas to commission a yellow away shirt. The manufacturing giant and industry at large had told United yellow football shirts do not sell enough to justify their production. Elland Road’s decision makers had been hopeful fans’ positive reaction on social media would translate into enough sales to offer hope of future designs in that colour. If it does not continue to sell well, this yellow shirt may be the last United have in a long time. However, the fanbase has been out in force across the