New Home Shirt - do you like it?

[stevegrant]

So this is what the new home shirt will look like...

 

 

What do you think? Do you like it? If not, will you still buy it anyway?

[Lallana's Left Peg]

Will still buy it anyway but looks like the sort of shirt a Sunday League team would consider.

 

I like the gold though and if the away shirt is black and gold I think that will be good.

[Tokyo-Saint]

Where are our stripes?

[westmidlandsaint]

dont mind the shirt but its not Saints, we should be in some sort of stripes

[Batman]

dont mind it. Will definitely buy the black one if it is what people have described.

probably buy this one too

[warsash saint]

Save Our Stripes

[Tractor_Saint]

Badge doesn't look straight even if you take the creases into account.

 

Also, if those are your shoes then you might be looking at the boot.

[Olallana]

I will vote when it´s confirmed.

[itchen_dan]

Overall, really like the design, however, gold is an absolute no no from me. Definitely not for us.

 

Will stick with last years.

[Mister Neil]

dont mind the shirt but its not Saints, we should be in some sort of stripes

 

Ditto. Can't see this being a classic either. Still I'm sure that it will sell in the thousands (at least according to SFC Pravda).

[Batman]

Overall, really like the design, however, gold is an absolute no no from me. Definitely not for us.

 

Will stick with last years.

it is for us. as it is our kit

[Colinjb]

Despite starting the #saveourstripes campaign... yes I will be buying it.

 

I collect the shirts, I will continue the collection. It will no doubt be nice to wear and be reasonably made.... but it is not a 'Southampton' kit.

[Sheff Saint]

It's horrible.

 

I'll not buy but my son's might get it.

 

That said if we go back to black shorts it might bring it round. If we'd had black shorts last year it works have offset the mainly red top, imo.

 

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[Big Bad Bob]

I will vote when it´s confirmed.

 

That's what I was thinking, the OP states it as fact when it may not be, someone may be on an elaborate windup (wishful thinking I know).

[Liquidshokk]

Badge doesn't look straight even if you take the creases into account.

 

Also, if those are your shoes then you might be looking at the boot.

 

I've taken a shirt back to the megastore before after realising the badge was really wonky.

[VectisSaint]

Think I might just wait until 9am tomorrow before passing judgement.

[St Jim]

Badge doesn't look straight even if you take the creases into account.

 

It doesn't look straight because the box it's laying on is not flat.

[Batman]

Despite starting the #saveourstripes campaign... yes I will be buying it.

 

I collect the shirts, I will continue the collection. It will no doubt be nice to wear and be reasonably made.... but it is not a 'Southampton' kit.

 

seriously?

then what is the point in your campaign.?

we will resturn to stripes one day. not like we have no deviated away from them before. we had stripes last year (sort off) so, this will be season 1 of a solid red kit.

[Colinjb]

seriously?

then what is the point in your campaign.?

we will resturn to stripes one day. not like we have no deviated away from them before. we had stripes last year (sort off) so, this will be season 1 of a solid red kit.

 

Because I want us to be in stripes. Not solid red. - It is clear I am not alone in that desire.

 

I don't want to damage the club in any way and I will not damage my own habits because of it but I want to see us back in stripes.

[St Jim]

I'm undecided on it. Will have to see it being worn.

[Liquidshokk]

Wonder if it was deemed by saints that the red and white Adidas stripes on the shoulders would be enough to please the stripe campaigners...

[Batman]

Because I want us to be in stripes. Not solid red.

 

I don't want to damage the club in any way and I will not damage my own habits because of it but I want to see us back in stripes.

 

if you want it that much and it means that much to you. you will do everything to convince the club to change.

the one thing that will talk is ££££££. if no one bought the kit and it was crytsal that stripes are what is wanted. you can bet they will be back next season

 

the more people buy the kit the more nothing will change (not saying they never will, mind)

 

have courage of your convictions rather than a gesture

[doubleonothing]

Not a fan, but as I said in the other thread, I'm hoping its a training shirt and an unbelievable wind up by the club!

[stevegrant]

Because I want us to be in stripes. Not solid red.

 

I don't want to damage the club in any way and I will not damage my own habits because of it but I want to see us back in stripes.

So what you're saying is that you're the perfect marketing guinea pig who will buy absolutely any old **** the club decide to throw your way? Brilliant. What was the point in your "campaign" when you're not even going to stand by your own convictions when it comes to actually standing up for your opinion?

 

Not buying a £42 shirt is not going to damage the club when it will be bringing in more than £60m in broadcast and prize money next season, along with around £15m in gate receipts.

[Batman]

So what you're saying is that you're the perfect marketing guinea pig who will buy absolutely any old **** the club decide to throw your way? Brilliant. What was the point in your "campaign" when you're not even going to stand by your own convictions when it comes to actually standing up for your opinion?

 

Not buying a £42 shirt is not going to damage the club when it will be bringing in more than £60m in broadcast and prize money next season, along with around £15m in gate receipts.

 

totally agree.

I dont mind the shirt. I dont mind pretty much most designs as long as our colours are red and/or white.

I dont get the fuss that people make

but if people want to boycott to enforce change, then fair enough.

 

but if they feel passionately about it. I will admire them if they stick to it. not buckle after 3 days of a SAVEOURSTRIPES campaign

[Saint Garrett]

I really don't understand anyone who would buy just anything because It's got a Saints badge on it.

 

I won't be buying it, because I want to see us back in stripes. I don't buy kits regularly but I buy it if I can afford it at the time and if I really like it. I'll wait until next years striped kit (I can hope)

[Colinjb]

So what you're saying is that you're the perfect marketing guinea pig who will buy absolutely any old **** the club decide to throw your way? Brilliant. What was the point in your "campaign" when you're not even going to stand by your own convictions when it comes to actually standing up for your opinion?

 

Not buying a £42 shirt is not going to damage the club when it will be bringing in more than £60m in broadcast and prize money next season, along with around £15m in gate receipts.

 

Equally one sale will not make a difference either.

 

I dislike the design, but I will buy the shirt. I've always been upfront about that. I collect them for heaven's sake!! It will however always be my absolute preference and desire for the team and club I support to play in red and white stripes. That conviction will not change. That is why I started the campaign.

 

I completely understand the apparent contradiction..... respectfully though it's my own business what I do with my money. I hope next year to be spending it on a red and white striped home shirt.

Edited 27 June, 2013 by Colinjb

[Hatch]

I'm undecided on it. Will have to see it being worn.

 

Bristol City have kindly modelled it for you

 

 

 

apart from the little white triangle bit under the armpit

[Katalinic]

Better than last season's kit - although that is like saying that Sandra Bernhard is better looking than Susan Boyle

[Turkish]

I really don't understand anyone who would buy just anything because It's got a Saints badge on it.

 

I won't be buying it, because I want to see us back in stripes. I don't buy kits regularly but I buy it if I can afford it at the time and if I really like it. I'll wait until next years striped kit (I can hope)

 

Because some people would buy a lump of dog sh*t of it had an SfC badge on it. Football consumers.

[stevegrant]

respectfully though it's my own business what I do with my money.

It is, but you end up looking a bit ****ing silly if you start a "Save our Stripes" campaign only to end up wilfully parting with your cash for a shirt that clearly contradicts your campaign.

[Colinjb]

It is, but you end up looking a bit ****ing silly if you start a "Save our Stripes" campaign only to end up wilfully parting with your cash for a shirt that clearly contradicts your campaign.

 

The campaign is for a return to stripes. Not to boycott the club merchandise or damage the club in any way.

 

If people want to avoid buying the shirt to back up their point, I totally understand.

[Saint Garrett]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Soooooooooooooooooooo Boring!!!!!!!!!

[Whitey Grandad]

I don't like it. All I see is 'Pap' written across the front of it.

[Batman]

The campaign is for a return to stripes. Not to boycott the club merchandise.

 

do you think they will return to stripes against (who evers) their will. if this kit, for example was actually one of the most profitable kits ever?

that will tell the club that the design was right and for more £££, they will continue down that path for a while.

 

money talks, no doubt stripes will return soon enough when they cant flog an all red design much more

[ant]

Equally one sale will not make a difference either.

 

Which is probably what a large percentage of the fanbase will think, right before flocking to buy it. Initial outrage will just as predictably be followed by a mass of shirt sales.

 

For the record I'm quite keen on it.

[Colinjb]

do you think they will return to stripes against (who evers) their will. if this kit, for example was actually one of the most profitable kits ever?

that will tell the club that the design was right and for more £££, they will continue down that path for a while.

 

money talks, no doubt stripes will return soon enough when they cant flog an all red design much more

 

Yes, I totally understand the logic in what you say, less sales = commercial pressure on the club.

 

It is not my desire though to damage the club, just see the stripes return and hopefully highlight the issue to those that care.

[warsash saint]

Hate it even more now I have I seen that Bristol City have the exact same kit!!

[trousers]

It is, but you end up looking a bit ****ing silly if you start a "Save our Stripes" campaign only to end up wilfully parting with your cash for a shirt that clearly contradicts your campaign.

 

I'd rather Snickers went back to being called Marathon bars but it doesn't stop me eating Snickers.

 

(Said Trousers plucking a potentially poor analogy from the air)

[Batman]

Yes, I totally understand the logic in what you say, less sales = commercial pressure on the club.

 

It is not my desire though to damage the club, just see the stripes return and hopefully highlight the issue to those that care.

well, dont expect to be taken seriously in your save our stripes campaign

[trousers]

Hate it even more now I have I seen that Bristol City have the exact same kit!!

 

Except for the extra white bits under the arm...

[CB Saint]

Where are our stripes?

 

On the arms.

[Batman]

Hate it even more now I have I seen that Bristol City have the exact same kit!!

 

its like those days when he had the same top as exeter. even the same sponsor more or less

[Colinjb]

well, dont expect to be taken seriously in your save our stripes campaign

 

A shame you can't separate the concept of a boycott with a dislike of the design.

 

Each to their own Jamie.

[Wurzel]

I really can't get myself worked up over a football shirt. Doesn't really worry me what the team play in and not a fan of stripes. As to whether I'd buy it, I would NEVER buy ANYTHING I didn't like just to follow the herd. So irrespective of who or what it represents, do I like it from a style and design point of view? Simple answer. NO.

[Sour Mash]

Yes, I totally understand the logic in what you say, less sales = commercial pressure on the club.

 

It is not my desire though to damage the club, just see the stripes return and hopefully highlight the issue to those that care.

How would you be damaging the club? Surely by helping them to return to a more popular shirt you will be doing the exact opposite in the long term?

[corky morris]

Dont like it, but will buy it for the kids.

[Colinjb]

How would you be damaging the club? Surely by helping them to return to a more popular shirt you will be doing the exact opposite in the long term?

 

There are arguments for and against both courses of action.

 

It's not for me to say how people should protest... I just wanted to start a group exclaiming a desire for the club to return to red and white stripes. It turns out that currently close to 200 people agree with me and have joined.

 

I wanted to highlight the issue. As things stand, it's working, albeit in a small way.

[SuperSAINT]

I would it's a bit dull, TBH.

 

Most of Itchen Dan's mock-up's were better

[stevegrant]

Yes, I totally understand the logic in what you say, less sales = commercial pressure on the club.

 

It is not my desire though to damage the club, just see the stripes return and hopefully highlight the issue to those that care.

 

Shirt sales make up such a small proportion of the club's revenue that buying the shirt doesn't really make much difference other than adding to a number that Pravda can then trot out and say "it was our best/fastest selling shirt of all time". However, because of the way these things tend to work, it would put a hell of a lot of pressure on those lower down the food chain but still in decision-making positions at the club if a particular shirt sold really badly in comparison to the previous one.

 

Not buying the shirt if you want change can make a difference, it just requires other people to do likewise, which is the main problem due to the sheep-like mentality of football fans.