Huddersfield Are Wearing Paddy Power Sponsored Home Kit For The First Time
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Huddersfield have officially worn their brand new home kit in a pre-season friendly.
The Terriers walked out the tunnel at Rochdale's Spotland Stadium on Wednesday night with sponsors Paddy Power splashed across their chest and once again, it left fans in disbelief.
That Huddersfield kit is real, looks like we're playing a hen do!!! pic.twitter.com/k1ippl335r
- Greg I (@Greg87i) July 17, 2019
Erm #htafc hahaha pic.twitter.com/fP1aOEnMuk
- Sarah Jones (@sarahhtfc) July 17, 2019
Huddersfield come out in their new kit for tonight's friendly with Rochdale... #htafc pic.twitter.com/Yb5gKR7QJg
- Gary Rose (@Gary_Rose83) July 17, 2019
Huddersfield fans singing "stand up if you hate the kit". Has to be one of the best troll jobs in shirt history.
- Matt (@mt1206) July 17, 2019
The legitimacy of the heavily branded shirt has been questioned in recent hours but it appears this kit release is genuine.
Huddersfield's official Twitter account soon posted pictures of the new 2019/20 home kit.
:camera_with_flash: Some pictures from this evening's game at The Crown Oil Arena.#htafc pic.twitter.com/7ZIyEOAVTE
- Huddersfield Town (@htafc) July 17, 2019
According to their official website, the new home kit features a 'modern spin' on the traditional blue and white striped home shirt.
But it appears the FA will take action, according to Sky Sports reporter Bryan Swanson.
STATEMENT: FA contact Huddersfield Town about new heavily branded kit. More on @SkySportsNews pic.twitter.com/cHQhz2ZiMA
- Bryan Swanson (@skysports_bryan) July 17, 2019
FA regulations say that there can only be one single area on the front of the shirt for a sponsor.
"On the clothing of a player on the field of play, the following areas shall be permitted to be used for advertising." they say.
"One single area not exceeding 200 square centimetres on the front of the shirt."
Come on, you're surely not falling for the Paddy Power Huddersfield Town shirt stunt, are you? This is the FA regulation. pic.twitter.com/ugjpnezFbV
- Dale Johnson (@DaleJohnsonESPN) July 17, 2019
Huddersfield Town's Commercial Director Sean Jarvis is clearly a big fan, and said the following about its "really eye catching" design:
"The kit launch is a big day for many supporters, who are keen to see what the team will be running out in during the coming season.
"We've gone for a really modern twist on how we feature the famous Paddy Power logo.
"Paddy Power is a very forward-thinking, innovative company - that's one of the main reasons that we're so excited to work with them - the new 'sash' style logo is really eye-catching and helps maintain our reputation as being innovators too."
:large_blue_circle: #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
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