Leeds United have been dealt another kit crisis blow after shipping containers plunged into the sea on their way to England.
The Lowdown: Kit announcements
Supporters got to see the club’s new home shirt worn competitively for the first time on Saturday as Jesse Marsch’s side began the new Premier League campaign with a 2-1 win over Wolves.
However, no fans in attendance could get hold of a home shirt before kick-off, with stock not available until late August. There was limited stock last week for the new away jersey, and it looks as if Andrea Radrizzani and the 49ers Enterprises have been dealt another kit supply blow.
The Latest: Kit update
MOT Leeds News relayed an update from The Daily Mail’s Mike Keegan, who shared news of another blow for fans wanting to get their hands on a new Leeds shirt.
He stated in Monday’s print edition of the newspaper that after an initial hold up due to a Covid outbreak in Singapore, the delivery of new Leeds shirts have been delayed after shipping containers which were used to bring them to England plunged into the sea.
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The Verdict: Not ideal
It isn’t just Leeds who have been suffering when it comes to kit sales, with a number of English clubs having their own issues.
Many fans will be eager to get their hands on new club attire, while Leeds will also want to be in a position to sell after making close to £20m in merchandise sales during their first season back in the top flight two years ago.
Hopefully the club are still on track for a late August release of the new home kit despite this latest bizarre update and can once again sell close to 300,000 shirts.