Special Middlesbrough FC Foundation kit

It is no longer a rarity to see shirt sponsors being switched during the season or even for a one off game. Just think about the ‘Veganuary’ Werder Bremen shirt. Often this is done by the club to convey a certain message or to highlight something. Most recently, this happened at Middlesbrough FC.

The club’s main shirt sponsor of 32Red was exchanged with the crest and name of the Foundation: The MFC Foundation. The MFC Foundation works across Teesside, delivering sport, health, education and inclusion projects that raise aspirations and change lives amongst the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in local communities. The charity was set up in 1996 and relies heavily on funds raised by the clubs and charitable donors. This is why it is such a nice gesture by 32Red, ‘to give up their spot’ to the Foundation and to highlight their great work. Furthermore, we at MatchWornShirt are also very grateful to help out such an amazing cause.

Apparently the new-look shirts served as a good-luck charm, as Neil Warnock and his men beat Stoke City with a convincing 3-0.