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The Sun
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Former Premier League side release first-of-its-kind kit from sportswear brand part-owned by Harry Kane
LUTON TOWN have unveiled a first-of-its-kind kit for the upcoming season. The shirt is the first of any club's to be fully recyclable. 1 The strip, designed by sustainable sportswear brand Reflo, is made from 100 per cent recycled polyester and engineered with the ability to be mechanically recycled. Luton Town described the move as a meaningful solution to the 92 million tonnes of textiles that end up in landfill each year. But while the material used to make the kit if new, the style is far from it. The design, which features Luton's traditional orange on the body and black sleeves, is similar to the club's shirt from the 1980s. Gary Sweet, Luton Town's executive officer, said: "We are delighted to launch our partnership with Reflo with this new, unique kit, while reminiscent of the one we watched our heroes of 80s wear, like Basher and Raddy. "The Supporters' Trust have been involved in the design process from the very start, and the fans who have seen it already have been impressed." Kit maker Reflo, who plant a tree for every product sold, is part-owned by Harry Kane. Having joined the company in 2024, the brand pledged to plant 500 trees for every goal that Kane scored during the 2023/24 season. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS The England captain said after joining the company: "Their dedication to sustainability and performance in golf is inspiring, and perfectly aligns with everything that I believe in - both on and off the pitch." Luton Town are preparing for life in League One, with their first game against newly promoted AFC Wimbledon. They were relegated from the Championship after a final-day defeat to West Brom, just a year after The Hatters were relegated from the Premier League. The last time the Hatters changed their shirt they were entering the Premier League in the 2023/24 season. That came after announcing last season they will change their home shirt every other year - instead of the usual annual churn most clubs opt for.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Six Carlisle United fans contest trust board position
Six Blues fans are hoping to be voted onto the Supporters' Trust board (Image: Ben Holmes) Six Carlisle United fans are vying for a place on the supporters' trust board. The Carlisle United Supporters' Trust are co-opting a new board member. It is going to a members' vote which runs until Sunday. Advertisement Six members are standing for election – they are Michael Harrison, Samantha Jones, Will Lindsay, Benn Sanderson, Sean Wright and Beverley Young. Statements from the six candidates can be read on the supporters' trust website HERE. Online voting links have been sent to members, with the vote set to close at 6pm on Sunday. The trust has about 1,150 members. Carlisle United trust bosses on club 'reset', criticism, changes and plans The co-opted role will last until the trust's next Annual General Meeting, which is set to be held in early December. At that point, the newly-elected board member can decide whether to stand for full election on a three-year term. The trust's board currently consists of Billy Atkinson and Matt Spooner, who represent the trust on the club's Holdings and 1921 boards, as well as chair Dan MacLennan plus Chris Armstrong, Kieron Bulman, Ross Parkinson, Martin Robson, Riegan Thompson, Claire Winder and Tony Wightman.
BBC News
20-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Ticket price increases 'absolutely outrageous'
Chris Rumfitt from Manchester United Supporters' Trust has slammed "eye-watering" increases in ticket prices for next have announced matchday ticket prices could reach £97 as part of their new ticket pricing strategy, following the club's worse domestic campaign since most expensive matchday tickets at Old Trafford last season were £ are four categories under the new system, with the lowest reserved exclusively for "some" cup means the lowest priced ticket for a Premier League game is £37, for the two category C matches against Sunderland and Wolves. That figure rises to £97 for the highest priced tickets in category A, which involves games against Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Newcastle and officials argue the £97 applies to less than 1% of the available tickets."These increases are eye-watering," Rumfitt told BBC Radio Manchester. "They are worse than anyone's worse expectations. "When they said they were going to introduce this model the suggestion was some tickets would stay the same price, some might even be a bit cheaper and a small number for the biggest games might be more expensive."What we've actually discovered is the price increases relate to 17 of the 19 Premier League games next season and for those games ticket prices are going up by typically 50%."The average cheapest ticket is going up by about 50% and that is absolutely outrageous, particularly after the season we just had."It's just extraordinary and I'm lost for words. We knew this model was coming but it's really the scale of it, the number of games that are being premium-priced and the extent of that pricing."There has been lots going on in terms of cuts at the club but they made the main ticketing announcement many months ago and we feel it's been pretty dishonest of them not to have made sure at that stage what was coming. We feel we have been misled and certainly we have not been consulted despite the club saying they would consult with fans."There has been nothing at all. "Listen to the full chat on BBC Sounds
BBC News
19-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Hawker steps down as Exeter City board chairman
Exeter City club board chairman Nick Hawker is to step down from his who is chair of Exeter City Supporters' Trust - which owns the club - had been on the board for eight leaving the club is chief executive Joe Gorman, who first joined City as chief financial officer in 2023 before being promoted in September last year. Clive Harrison will chair the club's board of directors on a interim basis."It has been an honour to guide the club over the last eight years," Hawker said."During this time, we have seen the club promoted to League One, built a £3m training facility, and purchased the training ground and properties surrounding St James Park. "These milestones have been achieved through extraordinary teamwork and the backing of our fantastic supporters. I am truly grateful to everyone who has contributed to the success of this remarkable club."
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Swansea City officials have received 'death threats'
Swansea City's Supporters Trust says people involved with running the club have received death threats over the perceived failings at the Stadium. The Swans have slipped to 17th in the Championship having collected just one point from their past five games. The Supporters Trust is calling for an urgent fans' forum, but has also hit out at "unacceptable," abuse. "We are very aware of a number of personal attacks, vile insults and even death threats that have recently been directed towards many people involved with Swansea City, including their families," the Trust wrote. Coventry make third bid for Swansea skipper Grimes English FA rejects Welsh EFL clubs' European plan Latest Swansea City news, analysis and fan views "We accept and understand that scrutiny and criticism come with whatever roles we play to try and make Swansea City something we can all be proud of. Passions are obviously running high at present and sometimes we may not get it right. "But to hear and receive some of what has come into the club and the Trust over the past few days is unacceptable, will not be tolerated, and has absolutely no place in society." In a letter to fans, the Trust stressed that a failure to make January signings and speculation about head coach Luke Williams' future and captain Matt Grimes – who is subject to interest from Coventry City – have worsened the morale of fans. "Poor results, lacklustre performances and speculation surrounding approaches for our head coach and more recently our captain have had a demoralising effect, particularly among supporters," it said. "Fans are also rightly concerned that we are headed for another disappointing end to the transfer window and what knock-on effect that may have on our status as a Championship club. "In short, those of us who passionately follow the club are understandably becoming increasingly frustrated, concerned and discouraged by recent events." The Trust is urging chairman Andy Coleman to call a fans forum at the close of the transfer window and to commit to two meetings per season going forward. Swansea City have been approached for comment.
