Huddersfield’s pre-season shirt stunt has seen them handed a Football Association misconduct charge. The Terriers were widely-criticised for a sash-style shirt which bore the logo of a controversial bookmaker when they unveiled it as their new home shirt in the middle of July. They wore the shirt in a friendly against Rochdale on July 17, with the logo appearing to exceed the Football Association’s guidelines of 250 square centimetres. 🔵 #htafc’s new home kit for the upcoming 2019/20 season has today been revealed! Produced by main supplier @UmbroUK, the new home kit features a modern spin on the traditional blue and white striped home shirt thanks to new title sponsor @paddypower. — Huddersfield Town (@htafc) July 17, 2019 Town and the bookmaker later admitted to the stunt before bringing out a new, sponsor-free kit for the current season. “Huddersfield Town FC has been charged with misconduct in relation to The FA’s Kit and Advertising Regulations,” a statement read. “It is alleged that playing kit worn by its first team during a pre-season friendly against Rochdale AFC on 17 July 2019 was in breach of FA Regulation C.2(i). The club has until 16 August 2019 to provide a response.” Topics Championship Meet Oscar Whalley: the England-eligible Spanish keeper who’s keen on the Championship EFL rules out using VAR in Championship play-off final at Wembley Derby claim final play-off place as Norwich secure Championship title Hodgkinson approaching ‘final hurdle’ in takeover of Huddersfield Manchester United’s Marcos Rojo ‘left fuming’ at collapse of Everton switch – report Kick it Out praise prosecution after Wigan midfielder Byrne targeted with racist abuse Chris Wilder defends Sheffield United’s recruitment Solskjaer happy with his summer’s work as he looks ahead with Lukaku Tierney’s record-breaking move will make others notice Scottish football – Robinson Predicted! FourFourTwo’s 2019/20 Premier League table The 11 most desperate deadline day panic buys in Premier League history Sheffield United’s “Route One” style? Danny Mills, and lazy pundits preventing viewers understanding football better Essential Fantasy Premier League tips Ranked! The 10 worst Premier League deadline day deals EVER
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