29 Apr 2009Leicester to play next season without a football sponsor

Football Sponsors/ Sponsorship and Media | Football Supporters News

Leicester City have opted to go without a football sponsor for the first time in more than 25 years with their new kit for next season, it has been revealed.

The new home kit was paraded in front of a sold-out Walkers Stadium during the club's recent home game against Scunthorpe.

A one-off commemorative club badge is also featured on the shirt to mark the soon-to-be Championship side's 125-year anniversary.

However, the shirt will bear the name of its Spanish-based manufacturer Joma.

Leicester City supporters club chairman Cliff Ginetta told the Leicester Mercury: "The plain shirt was voted for by the fans, there were a couple of options but they chose to go without a sponsor.

"I think the fact that the anniversary has fallen on a season when Leicester have gained promotion really adds to the magic of the celebration."

Milan Mandaric is the current chairman of Leicester City, while Nigel Pearson has led them to the League One title this season.

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