Everton Chairman Bill Kenwright has pledged to refund all fans who purchased a 2011/12 Everton shirt printed with the names 'Arteta' or 'Beckford', reports the club's official website. The Chairman's one off gesture means that any supporter who purchased the 2011/12 away kit or home kit printed with the names of the departed players can get their money back if they can provide proof of purchase. The deadline for the refund offer is September 30.
Kenwright said: "I have been contacted by several supporters (a lot with children) who had bought the new shirts with Mikel and Jermaine's surnames on the back of them. Both players left the Club quite literally at the very last minute on transfer deadline day.
"These are unusual circumstances and I simply want to try and play fair by those supporters who have spent hard earned money on these shirts."
