alpine_saint Posted 5 July, 2012 Posted 5 July, 2012 Are all teams going to end up in red to placate Asia ???
SW11_Saint Posted 5 July, 2012 Posted 5 July, 2012 Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaah boo hoo waaaaaaaah its not red and white stripes stomp stomp waaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!! Utterly shameful reactions from grown men. Sad predictable fannys. Yawn.
The Kraken Posted 5 July, 2012 Posted 5 July, 2012 I saw the shirt for the first time last night, a bloke in the pub was wearing it. I still think its very meh, but the quality of it seems pretty poor as well. The logo looks as awful as I thought it would, but the pinstripes don't join up properly at the back. The seam is at shoulder level, the pinstripes angle inwards from the top but bear no relationship to the pinstripes on the back. In short, it looks cheaper and more naff than I first thought. But the OS says its on course to set records for level of sales......
PhilippineSaint Posted 6 July, 2012 Posted 6 July, 2012 Any body know where the shirts are made Thailand / Malaysia / China / Philippines ? Need to know as want to get original copy
rooney Posted 6 July, 2012 Posted 6 July, 2012 Any body know where the shirts are made Thailand / Malaysia / China / Philippines ? Need to know as want to get original copy Katalinic will know as he was ITK about the shirts in the first place.
Mowgli Posted 6 July, 2012 Posted 6 July, 2012 I saw the shirt for the first time last night, a bloke in the pub was wearing it. I still think its very meh, but the quality of it seems pretty poor as well. The logo looks as awful as I thought it would, but the pinstripes don't join up properly at the back. The seam is at shoulder level, the pinstripes angle inwards from the top but bear no relationship to the pinstripes on the back. In short, it looks cheaper and more naff than I first thought. But the OS says its on course to set records for level of sales...... I quite like the shirt but share your views on the quality. Check out the picture of the training top on billy sharps twitter account- the logo looks soooo much better on those tops.
Steeleye Saint Posted 7 July, 2012 Posted 7 July, 2012 I was looking through the team photos from previous years on here http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?38841-Saints-Team-Photos and it has confirmed, to me at least, that we really look best in plain red and white stripes, without any embellishments. (see 1970-71 season http://www.teammead.co.uk/saintsfc/1970.htm) It's a strong identity and against it this new one looks dull and uninspiring. I hope this is a one season wonder and we can get back to being us next year.
saintmatt Posted 7 July, 2012 Posted 7 July, 2012 Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaah boo hoo waaaaaaaah its not red and white stripes stomp stomp waaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!! Utterly shameful reactions from grown men. Sad predictable fannys.
Steeleye Saint Posted 7 July, 2012 Posted 7 July, 2012 Yes that's exactly what it's all about- new kit this year followed by fans' disapproval and back to the red and white stripes next year. Ka-ching!
wild-saint Posted 7 July, 2012 Posted 7 July, 2012 starting to grow on me. stripes will be a distant memory when rickie scores the winner at the etihad and kisses the badge
BlakeySFC Posted 7 July, 2012 Posted 7 July, 2012 please do yourself and us a favour and stop reading the daily mail. Hear, Hear
Whitey Grandad Posted 7 July, 2012 Posted 7 July, 2012 Is it going to be a new strip every season from now on?
the colonel Posted 7 July, 2012 Posted 7 July, 2012 Received my shirt in the post this morning. I would have preferred traditional strips but looks much better in hand that it does in photos. Gets a thumbs up from me.
Ric Posted 7 July, 2012 Posted 7 July, 2012 Is it going to be a new strip every season from now on? I expect so. It's pretty much standard practice these days for many teams. When was the last time we had a two season kit? It's a few years ago now.
trousers Posted 8 July, 2012 Posted 8 July, 2012 (edited) Received my shirt in the post this morning. I would have preferred traditional strips but looks much better in hand that it does in photos. Gets a thumbs up from me. I've not really had a strong opinion on the new kit up til now but I took my 12 year old lad down to St. Mary's to buy him the new shirt yesterday and he's chuffed to bits with it. I think it looks great (both on display in the revamped megastore and when worn). At no point did my son say: "this is great dad but I wish it was 'proper' red and white stripes". I guess his cynic gene doesn't start developing for a few years yet.... (at which point I'll obviously get him to join the forum) I'm still in the much frowned upon "it's only a kit FFS" brigade but I'm happy we've gone for something different (from a Saints perspective) this year. It just feels 'right' somehow. (a new beginning in the Premier League and all that philosophical malarkey) Contrast the innocent exuberance of my son to the grumpy old sod in the queue in front of us as he said to the cashier: "hmmpf....not enough white...grumble...not happy..." as he handed over his £42 quid...I'm sure there's a Carlsberg phrase that covers borderline irony.... ;-) Edited 8 July, 2012 by trousers
Lets B Avenue Posted 8 July, 2012 Posted 8 July, 2012 Contrast the innocent exuberance of my son to the grumpy old sod in the queue in front of us as he said to the cashier: "hmmpf....not enough white...grumble...not happy..." as he handed over his £42 quid...I'm sure there's a Carlsberg phrase that covers borderline irony.... ;-) Now I know where SW11 Saint was yesterday. (Morning, Dan.)
Badger Posted 8 July, 2012 Posted 8 July, 2012 Saw it in the shop yesterday. Every bit as uninspiring as I feared . This is a training top rather than a "Saints" shirt in my view.
SaintNeil90 Posted 8 July, 2012 Posted 8 July, 2012 I've been buying the home shirt every season for the last 12 years. I went to the store yesterday to get the new one, tried it on but had to walk away. I just don't like it and I'm not willing to pay £40 odd quid for it. People will know us by the home kit so I'd prefer to wear one that people will recognise but the away kit is nicer and more like a home kit. I've still not decided what to buy...
Bearsy Posted 8 July, 2012 Posted 8 July, 2012 Why not get ur old kit and paint the white stripes red?
Ziggy Posted 8 July, 2012 Posted 8 July, 2012 I've been buying the home shirt every season for the last 12 years. I went to the store yesterday to get the new one, tried it on but had to walk away. I just don't like it and I'm not willing to pay £40 odd quid for it. People will know us by the home kit so I'd prefer to wear one that people will recognise but the away kit is nicer and more like a home kit. I've still not decided what to buy... Same with me. I might get the away kit instead.
Saint_clark Posted 8 July, 2012 Posted 8 July, 2012 I saw the shirt for the first time last night, a bloke in the pub was wearing it. I still think its very meh, but the quality of it seems pretty poor as well. The logo looks as awful as I thought it would, but the pinstripes don't join up properly at the back. The seam is at shoulder level, the pinstripes angle inwards from the top but bear no relationship to the pinstripes on the back. I'm not usually one of those who tells people what to do or whatever, but that seems very odd to me.
ottery st mary Posted 8 July, 2012 Posted 8 July, 2012 Got my loveley new Saints shirt in the post.......bloooooody great:D Proper job:) Well proud of my top and will wear it with pride on Saturday:p Happy to go back to stripes whenever and until then.....this old boy will be wearing his shirt to all games.. The daughter is getting the away shirt on Saturday , so we will be red and white stripes when sitting together at St Marys..
doubleonothing Posted 8 July, 2012 Posted 8 July, 2012 I always get a bit excited about the launch of the shirt. Remember being in school and designing Saints shirts in French lessons. However
funkymojo44 Posted 8 July, 2012 Posted 8 July, 2012 Same with me. I might get the away kit instead. Im the same, arguably the home kit is not as recognisable this year, the away one looks more like our 'normal' type of kit, plus i think it looks better. Yep the away kit should really be our home kit tbf
trousers Posted 8 July, 2012 Posted 8 July, 2012 Why not get ur old kit and paint the white stripes red? ^ This
petermead83 Posted 8 July, 2012 Posted 8 July, 2012 I was looking through the team photos from previous years on here http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?38841-Saints-Team-Photos and it has confirmed, to me at least, that we really look best in plain red and white stripes, without any embellishments. (see 1970-71 season http://www.teammead.co.uk/saintsfc/1970.htm) It's a strong identity and against it this new one looks dull and uninspiring. I hope this is a one season wonder and we can get back to being us next year. Agreed
DJ_TOAST Posted 9 July, 2012 Posted 9 July, 2012 Just seen a advert on the side of a bus stop thought bit strange (by central train station just opposite subway), it was picture of red & white Saints shirt with premiership badge with something like 'together we stand' (although wasn't those words can't remember what exactly). Just thought odd they had a picture of a red & white strip instead of the new one with premiership badge.
Whitey Posted 9 July, 2012 Posted 9 July, 2012 Just seen a advert on the side of a bus stop thought bit strange (by central train station just opposite subway), it was picture of red & white Saints shirt with premiership badge with something like 'together we stand' (although wasn't those words can't remember what exactly). Just thought odd they had a picture of a red & white strip instead of the new one with premiership badge. That's the Barclays "welcome back" ad they brought out once we won promotion
trousers Posted 9 July, 2012 Posted 9 July, 2012 Just seen a advert on the side of a bus stop thought bit strange (by central train station just opposite subway), it was picture of red & white Saints shirt with premiership badge with something like 'together we stand' (although wasn't those words can't remember what exactly). Just thought odd they had a picture of a red & white strip instead of the new one with premiership badge. This one?
petermead83 Posted 10 July, 2012 Posted 10 July, 2012 That's the Barclays "welcome back" ad they brought out once we won promotion SO even Barclays designed a better kit?
BlakeySFC Posted 10 July, 2012 Posted 10 July, 2012 SO even Barclays designed a better kit? No, it's last seasons kit.
JustinR Posted 10 July, 2012 Posted 10 July, 2012 I would never be seen dead in a football shirt tbh (unless I was playing football), not even at a saints match. But my son won't wear anything else. He loves it, so that's good enough for me. Its unique and it has an 80s feel. The 80s is cool again atm
RonManager Posted 10 July, 2012 Posted 10 July, 2012 NSFW http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2171511/Topless-models-unveil-Ayr-United-kit.html
trousers Posted 10 July, 2012 Posted 10 July, 2012 @officialsaints: Both teams now out on the pitch. #SaintsFC are in yellow and blue, while the home side are in red-and-white shirts with black shorts. Well, that answers the '3rd kit' question then....or does it...?
Saint Garrett Posted 10 July, 2012 Posted 10 July, 2012 This it's just because we cant play in red and the white shirt is going to be unveiled in the flesh on saturday
The Kraken Posted 10 July, 2012 Posted 10 July, 2012 @officialsaints: Both teams now out on the pitch. #SaintsFC are in yellow and blue, while the home side are in red-and-white shirts with black shorts. Well, that answers the '3rd kit' question then....or does it...? Away kit hasn't been formally launched yet, so probably holding it back for that. Although it is a little tip that the club are holding onto the third strip and not binning it all just yet. Edit: What he said above.....
alpine_saint Posted 10 July, 2012 Posted 10 July, 2012 (edited) The kits for my kids finally arrived this afternoon with my aunt. My reaction ? Didnt think the quality was too bad, tbh, maybe the shirt is a bit thin (except the part with the sponsor logo, which rivals the belt armour on the battleship HMS King George V for its thickness). Still very "meh" over the scheme though. A bit p*ssed of with the name/number printing though. There are no "." between the first name initials and the surnames. Is this the way its done now ? Edited 10 July, 2012 by alpine_saint
SO16_Saint Posted 10 July, 2012 Posted 10 July, 2012 The kits for my kids finally arrived this afternoon with my aunt. My reaction ? Didnt think the quality was too bad, tbh, maybe the shirt is a bit thin (except the part with the sponsor logo, which rivals the belt armour on the battleship King George V for its thickness). Still very "meh" over the scheme though. A bit p*ssed of with the name/number printing though. There are no "." between the first name initials and the surnames. Is this the way its done now ? Couldnt think of another surname with a "." In but A.Cole does have a "." In it http://www.google.co.uk/search?tbm=isch&source=mog&hl=en&gl=uk&tab=wi&q=a.cole%20shirt&sa=N&biw=640&bih=360
bender Posted 11 July, 2012 Author Posted 11 July, 2012 Got mine for my birthday today. Not bad. Didn't realise the small white stripes actually consist of a grey one and a white one.
ericofarabia Posted 11 July, 2012 Posted 11 July, 2012 Got mine for my birthday today. Not bad. Didn't realise the small white stripes actually consist of a grey one and a white one. LOL ...subtle ...... OK then HAPPY BIRTHDAY BENDER !!!!
Thedelldays Posted 11 July, 2012 Posted 11 July, 2012 Just got mine. It's not bad at all Also, reading some of the comments about the material etc Can't say it is any different to any other football shirt really
Ex Ringwood Saint Posted 12 July, 2012 Posted 12 July, 2012 Got one for my son who is six on saturday - it arrived yesterday and looked fine - I then turned it over and noticed the 6 on the back was actually an upside down 9!! No difference you cry apart from the lion being on his head...anyway i phoned and hassled them saying this is crap - i have 2 days to get my sons present changed - fair play they shipped a new one yesterday and it arrived this morning in good time, even without me returning the faulty one -which is being posted today... I know they get loads of crap and screwed up in the first place, but they sorted this in under 24hrs and all is well, so fair play to the megastore.....
bender Posted 12 July, 2012 Author Posted 12 July, 2012 Got one for my son who is six on saturday - it arrived yesterday and looked fine - I then turned it over and noticed the 6 on the back was actually an upside down 9!! No difference you cry apart from the lion being on his head...anyway i phoned and hassled them saying this is crap - i have 2 days to get my sons present changed - fair play they shipped a new one yesterday and it arrived this morning in good time, even without me returning the faulty one -which is being posted today... I know they get loads of crap and screwed up in the first place, but they sorted this in under 24hrs and all is well, so fair play to the megastore..... You should have kept the other one.
bender Posted 12 July, 2012 Author Posted 12 July, 2012 I've seen 'in the flesh' the new Man Utd shirt today. We have nothing to worry about, their shirt is about as bad as it gets. It is horrendous. Two wrongs dont make a right my friend.
The Majestic Channon Posted 12 July, 2012 Posted 12 July, 2012 Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaah boo hoo waaaaaaaah its not red and white stripes stomp stomp waaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!! Utterly shameful reactions from grown men. Sad predictable fannys. Well said , maybe they do nappies in traditional stripes? alls not lost for some.
Cestrian Saint Posted 12 July, 2012 Posted 12 July, 2012 Well said , maybe they do nappies in traditional stripes? alls not lost for some. You have to understand that tradition means a lot to many supporters. Just because you're not bothered what colour Saints play in doesn't mean that others share the same view. It's your club colours that mark your identity. Over 50% of fans don't like the new kit. That's a big number! You're making it sound like anybody who has complained about the new kit is acting like a big baby. That's not the case. People are just voicing their opinion. My personal view is that it's just a marketing scam. Another signal that the people in charge don't really give a toss what the fans think. If people don't like it they should show the club by refusing to buy it. Financial impact seems to be the only way to make people sit up and listen these days.
The9 Posted 12 July, 2012 Posted 12 July, 2012 Got mine for my birthday today. Not bad. Didn't realise the small white stripes actually consist of a grey one and a white one. Should have read the 5 or 6 times it was already mentioned in this thread then - including a month before the kit was actually revealed.
Thedelldays Posted 12 July, 2012 Posted 12 July, 2012 Should have read the 5 or 6 times it was already mentioned in this thread then - including a month before the kit was actually revealed. Why, not many actually give a fuk I should imagine
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