NottinghamWhite
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Nov 04, 2010 22:41
I've been racking my grey cells today trying to think when "the salute" started ? Are we the only team in the world that fans greet each other in such a way and where was the furthest you have been and had "the salute" ?
Mine was Arizona saw a Leeds fan and gave him "the salute" he returned it and ended up having a beer together 
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Mr Russell
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Nov 04, 2010 23:31
Don't know if its true but read somewhere that Glynn Snodin started the salute
The furthest (from Leeds of course) was Sydney railway station just before last years Yeovil game and was waiting to meet up with Deebo when a young boy ran up to us and started doing the Leeds salute, not far away was his father doing the salute in the Hungry Jacks resturant, pure class!!! 
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sheepy
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Nov 05, 2010 00:07
It certainly became popular around that time, Vinnie Jones made it very cult when he adopted it during the season we went up.
I must admit that I don't recall it in the seasons before Glynn Snodin played for us. In fact I'm sure he did it when he scored against Oxford United at Elland Road in the opening game of the 88/89. Its probably on YouTube somewhere!
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Nov 05, 2010 10:39
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A different salute but should be special, speaking as anb Ex Ark Royal rating it should be good. Give the boys a proper ER salute MOT
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Maplewhite
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Nov 06, 2010 02:26
Oh Christ, there goes the site - bloody ex-matlows are turning up! Someone pipe him aboard..... 
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Stockport White
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Nov 07, 2010 09:57
I heard somewhere the salute should be done with the left hand? Something to do with it being from nearer the heart.
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Nov 07, 2010 10:45
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I heard somewhere the salute should be done with the left hand? Something to do with it being from nearer the heart.
Your right mate. It did start with the left hand but over time it has switched to the right. I can only remember Snods doing it in the late 80's. Can't recollect seeing it before. Then Vinnie took it on. As for modern day players Jonny does it obviously and I think Max has a penchant for the old salute.
Leeds, Leeds, Leeds, Leeds
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NottinghamWhite
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Nov 07, 2010 10:47
Think I read somewhere that the nazi's did a salute similar to ours and they did it with the right arm. So the correct way is using the left arm.
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Nov 07, 2010 11:00
Maplewhite
Oh Christ, there goes the site - bloody ex-matlows are turning up! Someone pipe him aboard.....
We do get everywhere
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PockWhite
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Nov 07, 2010 11:30
NottinghamWhite
Think I read somewhere that the nazi's did a salute similar to ours and they did it with the right arm. So the correct way is using the left arm.
I use my left arm as I'm left handed, so to me that seems the natural thing to do
P.S. Have banged elbows a few times over the years though, when I've been sat/stood next to one of you right handed lot!!
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Bleedingwhite
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Nov 09, 2010 14:39
I've been known to use both arms.
Two memorable occasions, the first at Taronga Zoo in Sydney 1000km from home, when I was wearing a Leeds cap, we chatted and laughed about us being Effing everywhere.
The last time was about 6 weeks ago, I'd been invited to speak to a new group of bank recruits and at the drinks afterwrds, my iphone covered was spotted. He just stood there, to attention, saluting until he got my attention, very funny, and we chat regularly now.
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May 05, 2012 17:34
The unofficial story of the salute on the O/S
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May 06, 2012 20:32
Didn't that come out a while ago?
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