The FA are at it again - this time banning an under 10's team in Birmingham because the tattoo parlour sponsored shirt are "inappropriate".
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-38364171
Erm....no, what is inappropriate is the FA itself being sponsored by a national coach fleet company who operate from Wembley stadium whilst the FA change cup semi and final kick offs to times when there aren't any trains running to the parts of the country where the competing teams are based.
Lining their own pockets in a "you scratch my back - I'll scratch yours" deal designed to suit both parties but without a single consideration given to the fans who you charge a fortune to fill your stadium.
I run an under 10's team myself and I'll say this - I'd say fuck right off to the local league if it were my team. I'd arrange friendly matches with every team in the league so the kids still got games and raise as much publicity as possible.
They're happy to have each affiliated club branded with fast food chain McDonalds but stop a £400 investment from a tattoo shop? Fucking idiots.