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Brighton will wear away kit against Newcastle as show of support for Ukraine as they follow Danish side Brondby’s lead

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BRIGHTON will wear their away kit when they take on Newcastle this weekend as a show of solidarity with Ukraine.

The Seagulls will sport the blue and yellow strip at St James’ Park as a sign of support for those who have been affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Brighton will wear the yellow and blue kit to show solidarity with UkraineCredit: Reuters

In a statement on the official Brighton & Hove FC website, deputy chairman and chief executive Paul Barber said: “Like so many across the world, everyone at our club is horrified by the invasion of Ukraine, and we add our voice to the many calls for peace.

“We also want to show our full support for the people of Ukraine, and to all those who are suffering innocently from this terrible conflict, not least the many children.

“As a club, and on behalf of our players, staff and supporters, we would also like to recognise and show our respect for the many humanitarian efforts to alleviate the suffering in the region.”

The women’s team will also wear the kit when they take on Aston Villa in the Women’s Super League on Saturday.

Brighton have also announced that all profits from the ongoing sales of the kit will be donated to the British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal.

They are not the only club to have made the kit switch in support of Ukraine, Brondby IF have also flipped their kit to resemble the blue and yellow flag.

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The world was sent into shock when Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces to invade the country of Ukraine last week.

In the football community players and clubs have come together to show their solidarity.

Chelsea and Liverpool came together before the Carabao Cup final on Sunday to show their support for Ukraine with blue and yellow wreaths and flags.

Meanwhile, Man City and Everton both wore the national flag prior to their Premier League game on Saturday.

The Everton players were wrapped in the Ukraine flag before kick off in their game against Man CityCredit: PA
Jordan Henderson carried a yellow and blue wreath prior to the Carabao Cup finalCredit: AFP

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk

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