Oxford United apologise for launching ‘United 93’ clothing range around 9/11 anniversary
Summary
Oxford United soccer club stopped selling a new clothing line after it used the phrase "United 93," which unintentionally reminded people of the September 11 terrorist attack. The club apologized, saying they did not understand the connection and removed the collection quickly.Key Facts
- Oxford United launched a new clothing line called the "Campus Collection."
- The clothes had the phrase "United 93," referring to the club’s founding year 1893.
- "United 93" is also the name of one of the planes hijacked in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
- The launch was originally planned for September 11 but was delayed out of respect.
- The clothing was sold online for about two hours before being removed.
- The club apologized and said they did not check the historical meaning before selling.
- Oxford United is reviewing its policies to avoid similar mistakes in the future.
- Fans had mixed reactions, with some angry and others understanding the mistake.
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