Aweful news.

One of the greats of the game.

RIP John

What a great player John was and, like David Topliss last year he has, gone at a relatively young age.

Condolences to his family & friends.

At what must be a very difficult time for John's family, I hope they can take some small solace in the fact that through his playing career at least, John gave so much happiness to so many.

Leeds really must make some kind of permanent memorial to one of our all time greats.

God Bless, John.

Agree 100%. The most creative player I've seen in blue and amber and a pleasure to watch.

My all time favourite Leeds player and was lucky enough to see him play from the late 70s right until his final game for the Alliance team.

Very sad news. In my 50 years of supporting Leeds and watching the many stars over this period without doubt John was one of the very best. His vision and passing ability were outstanding and he was an unselfish player who had the rare ability to put his teammates into space and give them the glory.

Agree 100% Batley

There will no doubt be a tribute at next weeks game but I think it would be very fitting for a major song all around the ground of ''One John Holmes' at a point(s) in the game.

Hopefully John will be up there watching his beloved Loiners get through to the Grand Final

R.I.P John a leeds legend.
Condolences to his family!

lets hope they win it for him. never had the pleasure of watching him play. wish i had though R.I.P.

Absolutely spot on comment

Terrible news this.

RIP John

Very sad news indeed. A true Rugby League legend whoever you support.

Yes, a true legend of the game.

RIP John Holmes.

A fantastic player who was one of the best in the game, and simply oozed class when he was on the pitch.

It would be a fitting gesture when the Southstand is upgraded, to rename it in memory of this great Leeds player.

RIP John

Tribute on the Rhinos site www.therhinos.co.uk/news/7918.php

Tribute on the Rhinos site www.therhinos.co.uk/news/7918.php

[iA true great of the greatest game.

Condolences to his Family.

May you now rest in peace John.[/i

Quote ="FoxyRhino"Tribute on the Rhinos site www.therhinos.co.uk/news/7918.php'" A fitting tribute to a marvellous servant of the club.

Quote ="FoxyRhino"Tribute on the Rhinos site www.therhinos.co.uk/news/7918.php'" A fitting tribute to a marvellous servant of the club.

I remember that day too, it was a Masterclass from one of the Masters.


Even as an opposition fan you couldn't help but admire his skills.

R.I.P

Rip to a true Leeds legend xxx He was my mums favourite player I hope they pay a great tribute to a great man xxx

Quote ="FoxyRhino"Tribute on the Rhinos site www.therhinos.co.uk/news/7918.php'" thats a wonderful fitting trubute from the club

Quote ="FoxyRhino"Tribute on the Rhinos site www.therhinos.co.uk/news/7918.php'" thats a wonderful fitting trubute from the club

A true legend Leeds through and through condolences to all that knew him including his family and friends.

I hope Leeds can win on Friday in his memory.

Great man – Leeds Legend – Sad loss – RIP John

There's been three things whilst watching Leeds that has made me shed a tear...

The '99 Challenge Cup victory at Wembley.

The securing of the first domestic Championship in my lifetime in 2004.

And today, upon learning of the passing of John Holmes.

I was privilledged to see him play.

A great player. And a great man. We will never forget him.

What a good un this kid was,he used to frighten us black and whites to death at the Boulevard when he had the ball in his hands.A good un when there were plenty of good uns about,R.I.P. John,a pleasure to have seen you.

Terrible news. My favourite Leeds player. A player with real style that was rare when he played, almost non-existant today.
RIP John.