After fan trouble: Hertha delays planned special shirt launch | OneFootball

The serious disturbances during the away match in Dresden will not go without consequences for Hertha BSC fans. The Berlin club had actually planned to unveil and sell a special edition jersey soon. But after the violent incidents last weekend, the club’s management has now pulled the plug and halted the project.

The background is the events during the match against Dynamo Dresden, which saw violent clashes, the use of pyrotechnics, and a pitch invasion. In light of these scenes, the club considers this to be the wrong moment for a marketing campaign surrounding a new jersey.

In an official statement, Hertha BSC said:

“After a thorough review of the incidents during the away match in Dresden, Hertha BSC has decided to suspend the planned release and sale of the special edition jersey until further notice. The events in the stadium contradict the values our club stands for. We see it as our responsibility to send a clear message in the wake of what happened. The focus is now entirely on identifying those responsible and working through the matter with the relevant authorities.”

The club has so far left open whether and when the special edition jersey might still be released at a later date. For now, the priority is dealing with the riots, which are also likely to result in a significant penalty from the DFB for the Berlin club.

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