Could OH Leuven be affected by Leicester sponsor’s surprise bankruptcy?

Leicester fans are left frustrated and worried after it was revealed that the side’s main shirt sponsor, BC.Game, has been declared bankrupt. The company only signed a deal four months ago and many are questioning the due diligence the club has carried out in the deal. In Belgium, this will raise questions about what impact it will have on the sides’ sister club Oh Leuven.

Over the past few years, OH Leuven has been running a deficit. However, the owners of Leicester have stated that they are okay with this as they want to remain invested in the club. However, that may change if there are financial problems ‘at home’ again. The side has flattered to deceive in recent years, despite investment in the playing staff. Big signings have not materialized and the club have been looking for a permanent striker since Thomas Henry’s departure to Serie A a few seasons ago.

Under Oscar Garcia, the team is struggling in the league. They sit in the bottom four with just three wins in 14 games. Should they end the season there, they would face relegation play-offs where two teams are relegated. Given that the side only avoided finishing in those positions last season with a late goal, fans are worried about the similar pattern this season is following. If Leicester ever decided to pull the plug or reduce their investment, the side could face a real problem. Eyes will be on developments in England over the next few weeks to see if there are any indications of how this will affect OH Leuven going forward, if at all.

GBeNeFN | Ben Jackson – Author of The Africa Cup of Nations: The History of an Underappreciated Tournament