I'd prefer a chant of there's only one John Holmes

One of the greatest players I have seen wearing the blue and amber should be remembered in the traditional way - minutes silence please.

the only person who did not know how good john holmes was, was the man himself, a modest gentleman, god bless. i will be giving him the biggest round of applause. LEGEND

very sad to hear this...started watching my beloved wire in 1980...vaguely remember but heard many tales of what this guy could do...never a bad word against him..god bless rest in peace...

As will I but it should really be a good 5 minutes to do my memories of him justice!

Really though.. 1 minute for 'the fallen'.. 2 mins for MJ and the 9/11 .

You serious . ATEOTD he may have been a sporting legend , and I mean none of the mentioned any disrespect, but plese put it into persepctive .

I have just got in from work and seen the tragic news on BBC ceefax. I am at a loss - probably the same feeling I had when Billy Bremner passed away. The term legend is used too easily these days - John Holmes was not only a rugby league legend he was a true gentleman and had the time of day for anyone.

My condolences to John's family at this very sad time.

God bless you John and thank you for the happy memories that you have left behind.

When you consider the contribution made whether its statistical or the intangibles of a great character then for me that needs respecting in the TRADITIONAL way first and foremost.That demonstrates our feelings towards his memory AND towards his family(who MAY be present).They are first and foremost.
I would then happily join in spontaneous applause and displaying of our colours because he inititiated that so many times when on the pitch.

I do think the joy of what soemone brings to life should be remembered as well as the dismay at the passing.

I agree totally.

I have no problem with a minute's applause, I quite like it in fact, but as a supplement to the minute's silence, not a substitute.

It would be nice should Leeds be successful in reaching the Grand Final if the shirts for the occasion could bear some sort of logo or design in memory of possibly the club's greatest ever player.

Maybe a number six and his name, in the same way the Barrie McDermott testimonial season shirts had a design on the sleeve?

Wasn't able to post a photo where I was last night, but something like this during the silence ?



(With Leeds scarves, not Celtic ones of course ....)

Seriously, I hope the club make a tannoy announcement in French aswell so any visiting fans are aware of the situation and can pay their respects.

Nail on head!

Enough said and very well put.