Chadlington Football Club, which is Jeremy Clarkson's local team, has shared its new kit with the world and attracted scores of attention.
The team are sponsored by Diddly Squat Farm and featured in episode three of the hit series Clarkson’s Farm Season 2 on Amazon Prime.
Mr Clarkson started to sponsor the club in November 2021 and admitted in the latest series of Clarkson's Farm it was to gain the support of Chadlington residents opposed to his burgeoning farm shop.
He said in his show: “If I was going to win over the village, I would need a much grander gesture. So I thought of one…
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— Chadlington Football Club (@ChadlingtonFC) September 9, 2023
WDFA Division One
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“Diddly Squat.... sponsors of Chadlington Football Club.”
However, it seems Clarkson's love of football - and Chadlington - has made him much more just than an absentee sponsor as he is regularly seen at the games.
Diddly Squat Farm Shop posted on Monday: "CFC supporters. @chadlingtonfc #footballclub #football #supportlocal #farmshop #farmshops", alongside a selfie of Clarkson and his partner Lisa Hogan and trusty help on hand Kaleb Cooper.
The kit is adorned with vertical blue and white stripes and shares a striking resemblance to a Championship side from Yorkshire.
"Nice kit - from a Sheffield Wednesday fan", said one commenter.
Another said: "Love this and love what you are doing for farmers everywhere".
Fancy a shirt yourself then? Well, you can get a replica shirt from the online shop for £30.
"I want that kit", said one fan.
So far this season Chadlington FC has made a flying start, winning both their opening games without conceding against Cassington Rangers FC and Spartan Rangers respectively.
Their next game is at home to Combe Junior Sports on September 16.
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