'Best away kit for a few years' - 'It's gross' - 'A tribute to Connor Salmon?' : Supporters react as Sheffield United go 'glory pink' with new away kit

The Blades and kit manufacturers Adidas have unveiled a ‘glory pink’ second strip for the upcoming 2020/21 campaign, featuring grey trim and shorts.

The kit was launched as part of an emotive video celebrating the industrial heritage of Sheffield as well as United’s past and future.

And it has provoked strong opinion from supporters, whether positive or negative.

Here, we bring a selection of social media reaction.

@RattlyNoise: Wasn’t sure about it when I saw the leaks, but that is really nice. Not sure it’d suit me personally but a lot will love it.

@samr36: It’s gross. Possibly the worst kit I ever seen

@greg1986: Behave man, best away kit we’ve had for a few years!

@Dingledog: Who would have though we would ever have a kit in honour of Connor Salmon?

@Nathan_sufc21: That’s naughty

@PutneyBlade: Grit & Graft. Then you give us a pink kit?!

@stephenhall1983: This is certainly marmite from the comments...it’s a no from me

@jackgregory: Anyone who's mature enough to not be upset cos it's pink would probably buy it because it's a nice shirt. Then there's a chance a load of people who might not normally wear a football shirt will love it because its pink…

@DanPlattz: Pink away is a massive own goal for the club, when you and your nearest rivals call each other pigs, to be honest I’m still shaking my head in disbelief our gaffer has agreed to it, truly shocking decision !!

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