Oxford United apologizes for clothing line launched on 9/11 anniversary

Oxford United have apologised for the launch of a clothing collection branded 'United 93' on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

‘Campus Collection’ aimed to mark 1893 club founding Range pulled from website two hours after launch Oxford United have abandoned a new range of American style-sportswear after it inadvertently referenced the tragedy of September 11. The League One club launched its new ‘Campus Collection’ on Friday morning and had removed it from sale by lunchtime, after clothing designs were revealed to bear the slogan ‘United 93’. The U’s immediately published an apology that admitted to a lack of understanding of “the historical context and associations” related to the branding and made “sincere apologies for this error and any offence caused.” Continue reading...

The League One club has apologised ‘for any offence caused’

English soccer club Oxford United has apologized for releasing U.S.-style apparel with “United 93” on the back around the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, saying the clothing range was launched “without understanding of the historical context and associations.” The team, which plays in England’s third tier, said Friday it has removed the collection with immediate effect and was reviewing its approval processes. Oxford United was founded in 1893, initially as Headington FC before a name change in 1960.

Oxford United apologises for the image, which features the call sign of one of the planes used in the 9/11 attacks.

Oxford United apologises for the image, which features the call sign of one of the planes used in the 9/11 attacks.