LCFC fined for uncompetitive behaviour

[homer]

It's all about the fans - they love us so much

Leicester City FC to be fined up to £880k after admitting anti-competitive arrangement with JD Sports

The CMA has provisionally found that Leicester City FC and JD Sports colluded to restrict competition in the sales of Leicester City-branded clothing, including replica kit, in the UK.

www.gov.uk

 

[homer]

"Football fans are well-known for their loyalty towards their teams. In this case we have provisionally found that Leicester City FC and JD Sports colluded to share out markets and fix prices - with the result that fans may have ended up paying more than they would otherwise have done. Both parties have now admitted their involvement, allowing us to bring the investigation to a swift conclusion."

 

[Rock Fox]

Should be fined even more for 'uncompetitive behaviour' in the last 38 matches of the PL

 

[TornadoShaunUK]

So disappointing. Just the latest example of the crass mismanagement that has taken place in the last couple of years. This is a new low though.....

 

[Brown Nose]

Whelan once again managing to evade criticism by claiming deal done by someone no longer employed by the club.

She's slippery as **** that woman. Surely she has to be accountable?

Also notice the addition of V&A Holdings alongside KP. This is the front company run by Aiyawatt's mother. Aiyawatt cannot make independent decisions any more.

KP showing up as shady as **** again. Nevermind though, they'll be a free doughnut sometime.

 

[pork pie fox]

Nevermind though, they'll be a free doughnut sometime.

Will they? Hell of a punishment that.

 

[lazzy]

Will they? Hell of a punishment that.

No doubt inspired by A Midsummer Night's Dream, although being a donkey probably allows more "regular life" than a doughnut

 

[lazzy]

Back on topic, this is disgusting behaviour. Would be interesting to know how much the club earned vs. the fine.

 

[homer]

Bet the Foxes Trust will be all over this.....

 

[Graz]

This is terrible behaviour.

Very surprised and disappointed in the club to read this.

 

[homer]

This is terrible behaviour.

Very surprised and disappointed in the club to read this.

It’s ok, they always have your best interest at heart

New shirt is on sale today - £63…….

 

[Blue Maniac]

This is terrible behaviour.

Very surprised and disappointed in the club to read this.

Surprised how?

 

[camberwell fox]

Surprised how?

Well, it’s normally when you are not expecting something and then it happens.

 

[Graz]

Surprised how?

Like this:

 

[homer]

Surprised how?

Very surprised

 

[Payne74]

It’s ok, they always have your best interest at heart

New shirt is on sale today - £63…….

They have to raise funds to pay the fine

 

[SilverFox]

If we engaged in this it’s right we should pay a penalty.

I’m not one for ‘Whataboutism’ as a defence… but I’ve seen more people triggered about this than Everton’s blatant cheating (FFP). It’s cool. Whatever.

 

[Jeff]

but I’ve seen more people triggered about this than Everton’s blatant cheating

Maybe because being ripped off by the club directly affects fans.

 

[SilverFox]

Maybe because being ripped off by the club directly affects fans.

I meant other clubs. I also make no attempt to justify it. Wrong is wrong.

 

[fitz]

I didn't expect this behaviour from the club that charges a card fee (under a different name, obvs) for online ticket purchases. Hopefully that is next on the charge sheet.