Linfield: Any similarity between our kit and UVF flag is ‘totally coincidental’

Linfield FC has broken its silence over the controversy surrounding its new away kit, after drawing flak for its alleged resemblance to a UVF flag.

The launch of the new design caused a fracas on social media, with outspoken ex-England star Stan Collymore adding to the dispute by tweeting an image of the kit next to a similarly-coloured UVF flag on a lamp-post.

Read about the origin of the row here:

Linfield ‘UVF’ kit row: ‘Some people just go out of their way to be offended’Now Linfield itself has issued a statement, fiercely defending the kit and the club’s reputation.

It said: “Earlier this week Linfield FC revealed images of the club’s new Away kit for the 2020/21 season.

“The design has met with approval from large numbers of supporters but unfortunately and sadly, there have been certain suggestions from a small number from outside the club which this club can not ignore.

“For the avoidance of all doubt, the design is of a football kit for a football club and any similarity / likeness / resemblance with any other design used by any other entity is totally coincidental and entirely unintentional.

“Any allegation or inference to the contrary is robustly and vigorously rejected by this club which prides itself on being inclusive, open to all and representative of all.

“Linfield FC is totally opposed to all forms of bigotry, prejudice, violence and discrimination.”

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