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Linfield Ends Mooney’s Butchers Deal After Fan Backlash

The reversal follows intense supporter criticism of a deal involving a business owned by a man convicted of sexual assault in 2018.

Overview

  • On Saturday, the club said it has terminated all sponsorship agreements with Mooney’s, including the Linfield Academy partnership.
  • Linfield apologised for distress caused and pledged a donation to a victims-related charity.
  • The club announced it will introduce internal vetting procedures for all future sponsorships.
  • Supporters had condemned the partnership announced earlier this week, and Belfast councillor Brian Smyth said fans acted as the club’s moral compass.
  • Mooney’s previously had ties to Linfield, including a past front-of-shirt partnership and newly announced trackside advertising.