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Title: Kits 25/26
Post by: Drummond on May 20, 2025, 10:33:43 AM
https://x.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1924759504547414099

Thursday.... so the rumour about Sunday seems right.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dogtanian on May 20, 2025, 10:38:59 AM
No wonder Emi was in tears. The last time we will see that beautiful kit.  :-[
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Drummond on May 20, 2025, 10:43:28 AM
We're still in May. We're going to know one of the kits for next season. This is weird, yet shows we're getting something right for once. I wonder what the on-sale dates will be...
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VILLA MOLE on May 20, 2025, 10:44:07 AM
https://x.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1924759504547414099

Thursday.... so the rumour about Sunday seems right.

bloody hell a kit out early , who needs the FA Cup ??
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VinnieChase84 on May 20, 2025, 11:02:13 AM
Risky strategy of wearing new kit Sunday. Either will have long association with triumph or memories of near miss heartbreak
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 20, 2025, 11:08:01 AM
I reckon every away win we've ever had at Old Trafford was in a white top (unless we were allowed to play in claret and blue or had to change to something else because of a clash). Certainly, the last three were.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dogtanian on May 20, 2025, 11:16:19 AM
Pretty sure I was wearing a white away top last time we won there, too. Which proves it, in my mind.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dave P on May 20, 2025, 11:35:37 AM
New kit being shown on Thursday, but on sale 24th September (subject to stock)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: curiousorange on May 20, 2025, 11:39:15 AM
Risky strategy of wearing new kit Sunday. Either will have long association with triumph or memories of near miss heartbreak

Pretty much the reason I decline to get this season's white away kit after the Wembley capitulation.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 20, 2025, 11:39:35 AM
September 24th, that's more like it! Worried for a second there that the club were actually going to sell T-shirts while it's still warm enough to wear T-shirts and was concerned that I may have tumbled into some sort of "zone" that one might associate with the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon. Can't think of an apt name for it.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Somniloquism on May 20, 2025, 12:14:04 PM
One for CD

https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/may/19/aston-villa-x-adidas-golf-range-/
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: AV84 on May 20, 2025, 12:14:35 PM
Going to look silly if we've got players in the new kit promo and they're not here in a few weeks.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 20, 2025, 12:19:23 PM
One for CD

https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/may/19/aston-villa-x-adidas-golf-range-/

I'll have to move quickly before SE snaps them all up.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 20, 2025, 12:21:21 PM
Going to look silly if we've got players in the new kit promo and they're not here in a few weeks.

Ha! Don't be silly, as if that would ever happen!

(https://i.ibb.co/xpwgXzz/delph-kit-launch-copy.jpg)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dogtanian on May 20, 2025, 12:23:29 PM
Going to look silly if we've got players in the new kit promo and they're not here in a few weeks.

...the bull is leaving?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Sexual Ealing on May 20, 2025, 12:51:43 PM
One for CD

https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/may/19/aston-villa-x-adidas-golf-range-/

I'll have to move quickly before SE snaps them all up.

It sickens me that Tyrone has been brainwashed into peddling this filth.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Grumpy on May 21, 2025, 11:56:18 AM

(https://i.ibb.co/S4fTJdPb/0904360e-28e2-40c2-ad26-0988bc92e9ed.jpg) (https://ibb.co/S4fTJdPb)


Leak? Not sure it’s legit or not
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Hookeysmith on May 21, 2025, 11:58:29 AM
My God that looks boring - more like a training top
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Somniloquism on May 21, 2025, 11:58:36 AM
Can't be real as I don't see a dragon.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Grumpy on May 21, 2025, 11:59:59 AM
My God that looks boring - more like a training top

Exactly my thoughts
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 21, 2025, 12:11:40 PM
My God that looks boring - more like a training top

Yeah, not keen on that if it's legit. I'd like a purple away/third kit. Similar to Fulham's one this year but all dark purple with white detailing.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 21, 2025, 12:13:01 PM
Goalie kit?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Sexual Ealing on May 21, 2025, 12:25:28 PM
I wondered whether Betano might be one of the brands to be implicated in the IoM front company losing its license. It isn't, but the one we had last year seems to be.

I also saw a couple of dimwits on Twitter laying out their "dream" sponsor once the betting jig is up. I can't tell you what they were because I was forced to set fire to a few continents at the thought such people exist.

Anyway, Buckfast or Nurofen for me.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: AV84 on May 21, 2025, 01:48:12 PM
The blue trim looks alright. Need to see what colour the shorts and socks are before forming an opinion.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dogtanian on May 21, 2025, 02:26:49 PM
Not a patch on this season's beauties.

The badge would look better full colour on there.

Also, what's with having the same badge on two season's kits? Amateurs.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Duncan Shaw on May 21, 2025, 02:28:53 PM
Do we get the trefoil logo on the third kit?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Grande Pablo on May 21, 2025, 02:46:16 PM
Do we get the trefoil logo on the third kit?

Apparently as an Adidas elite team, yes we are.  Add long sleeves & for once they can take my money.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Grumpy on May 21, 2025, 04:09:47 PM
Good to see total meltdown on social media about this shirt.

Wouldn’t be a kit launch without a meltdown!
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dogtanian on May 21, 2025, 04:24:48 PM
Imagine the third kit with the trefoil logo and the 70/80s Villa badge.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: paul_e on May 21, 2025, 07:56:37 PM
Add shorts and socks in the same blue as the trim and I reckon that'll look really good. On its own it's a bit plain.

I'd be surprised if it isn't legit though, matches the teaser from yesterday and the rumours. It's also exactly the sort of photo you get from someone who's been working on stocking shelves at the store/launch event and they've got a sneaky phone pic.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 21, 2025, 07:58:23 PM
Black

(https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1762616621418373121/hd25KbS2_400x400.jpg)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: tomd2103 on May 21, 2025, 08:29:34 PM
Add shorts and socks in the same blue as the trim and I reckon that'll look really good. On its own it's a bit plain.

I'd be surprised if it isn't legit though, matches the teaser from yesterday and the rumours. It's also exactly the sort of photo you get from someone who's been working on stocking shelves at the store/launch event and they've got a sneaky phone pic.

I did see an Adidas pre-announcement saying it would be black and light blue.  Haven't been able to find it again though.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on May 22, 2025, 08:13:02 AM
Aston Villa and adidas are delighted to unveil the club’s new 2025/26 season away kit.

Predominantly black, the design on the raglan shoulders is inspired by the Bullring, one of the iconic landmarks on the skyline of Birmingham and where a brand-new Aston Villa store opens today.

Available in Authentic and Replica styles, both fans and players will wear the fabric of our city in this bold design.

Built for fast-paced football, the adidas authentic jersey has a slim fit and lightweight fabric, garnished with a ‘Villans’ sign-off on the back neck and a heat-applied club badge on the chest.

The new shirt will be worn for the first time in our final match of the 2024/25 season at Manchester United on Sunday, May 25.


Chris Heck, President of Business at Aston Villa, said: “Our 25/26 away kit launch is a continuation of our exciting partnership with adidas. We wanted this to be a representation of our iconic home city, where a lot of our fans away-day journeys start and end. This partnership keeps going from strength to strength and we look forward to seeing this fantastic kit on the pitch this weekend.”

adidas, said: “With Aston Villa’s away kit, we wanted to create something that goes beyond performance – a jersey that captures the bold, modern spirit of Birmingham. The Bullring’s architecture served as the perfect inspiration to tell the story of innovation and pride that run through the city and its football club. It’s a design that speaks to the future while staying true to Aston Villa’s identity and we can’t wait to see the players and fans wear it with pride next season .”

The range is on sale now across our Bullring, Villa Park and online stores as well as via JD and adidas. Some items, including Authentic shirts and Women’s styles will be available at a later date.

(https://img.gc.avfcservices.co.uk/fit-in/1400x1400/052ad470-3672-11f0-9999-c5c605630786.jpg)

(https://images.footballfanatics.com/aston-villa/aston-villa-adidas-away-shirt-2025-26_ss5_p-202699123+pv-1+u-l5ch8ijz77vsflh4s62z+v-eb658mfjdlsvkndps4qh.jpg?_hv=2&w=900)

(https://shop.avfc.co.uk/content/ws/all/b7f7861f-f3b9-4937-9542-f1a1aede6f25__1600X2877.png?w=3200)

(https://shop.avfc.co.uk/content/ws/all/b7f7861f-f3b9-4937-9542-f1a1aede6f25__1600X2877.png?w=3200)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GriTxgWboAEBt8q?format=jpg&name=large)

Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Grumpy on May 22, 2025, 08:19:36 AM
That looks a lot better.

Still very simple but clean.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on May 22, 2025, 08:26:41 AM
Decent away top that.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: AV82EC on May 22, 2025, 08:31:30 AM
Yeah quite like that, plain and simple.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 22, 2025, 08:33:26 AM
It's pretty horrible. Grey is rubbish. Like the dragon one better.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 22, 2025, 08:48:31 AM
That’s really nice.

One thought though, will we see the third kit used more as it’s not quite so distinct from claret as white?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Duncan Shaw on May 22, 2025, 08:51:58 AM
That's quite nice!  What is this on sale already malarkey?  It'll never catch on!!
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Nii Lamptey on May 22, 2025, 08:53:41 AM
Need to see it in person, but not sold on it personally. Still looks like hacked together training top, to get something out for the shop opening to me. I think they should have made all the transfers match the light blue colour on the stripes.

Guessing that means the third kit with the trefoil logo is destined to be white with claret trim. That thing is gonna fly off the shelves! 🙏🏻


Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 22, 2025, 09:00:05 AM
Genuinely baffled that so many people like a horrible grey kit. Do you go outside and celebrate when the weather is shit?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on May 22, 2025, 09:01:47 AM
Genuinely baffled that so many people like a horrible grey kit. Do you go outside and celebrate when the weather is shit?
Grey!?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: PaulWinch again on May 22, 2025, 09:08:38 AM
I like it.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on May 22, 2025, 09:11:44 AM
So that's the training top, when does the away kit get released?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: stevo_st on May 22, 2025, 09:22:21 AM
Hopefully it comes with CL badges
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: PhilVill on May 22, 2025, 09:44:45 AM
Love it, plain and simple and the colour suits my general mood to a tee!
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: JB1811 on May 22, 2025, 10:04:52 AM
Does anyone know if the season ticket discount is valid in the new Bullring store?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 22, 2025, 10:08:02 AM
Love it, plain and simple and the colour suits my general mood to a tee!

More good news, the sunny spell is due to end and the forecast is rain tomorrow. :)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 22, 2025, 10:21:19 AM
Need to see it in person, but not sold on it personally. Still looks like hacked together training top, to get something out for the shop opening to me. I think they should have made all the transfers match the light blue colour on the stripes.

I thought the same about the transfers, think it would have looked better if they were all light blue. I'd also have preferred it if the shirt were all-grey (or all-black). I won't be buying it, but we've had a lot of white away kits recently, and no one can say it looks like a Chelsea shirt.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on May 22, 2025, 10:48:52 AM
There's an all red one behind the black...training/third or GK possibly as the dummy is holding the ball. All yellow too in the kids section. Yellow long sleeve in first pic, probably GK.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Griv1c3XEAAhnOr?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Griv2d1WoAA-eZt?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: HolteL4 on May 22, 2025, 10:52:10 AM
It was always going to be black, last season it was last minute deal so we got Man Utds previous seasons 3rd kit design.

This season is the real Heck effect just like everything that's been decorated under his charge Black, just like the tunnel, coach and all the hospitality bars.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: AV84 on May 22, 2025, 10:52:11 AM
Are the stripes blue on the shorts? Looks like no stripes on the site pics and I didnt like them, thought they needed more blue trim.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 22, 2025, 10:53:46 AM
There's an all red one behind the black...training/third or GK possibly as the dummy is holding the ball. All yellow too in the kids section. Yellow long sleeve in first pic, probably GK.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Griv1c3XEAAhnOr?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Griv2d1WoAA-eZt?format=jpg&name=large)

Looks more black in that picture, much nicer.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on May 22, 2025, 10:54:22 AM
For sale at the Bullring.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Grdz1fgWoAEu4us?format=jpg&name=large)

Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Somniloquism on May 22, 2025, 10:54:39 AM
Keepers I reckon. Do keepers wear change kits different to the outfielders if for example, we wore the black kit at Liverpool but he has to wear the home / 3rd kit top?

Edit: Other pictures added since initial reply. Maybe we have red/yellow away tops for keepers for that eventuality. Or one is home keepers.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on May 22, 2025, 10:54:55 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Griw1jkXYAANFrz?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Small Rodent on May 22, 2025, 10:55:49 AM
That shoulder design really screams "Bullring" to me.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 22, 2025, 10:56:19 AM
Are the stripes blue on the shorts? Looks like no stripes on the site pics and I didnt like them, thought they needed more blue trim.

Yes, but with a white logo and crest. The shorts look quite nice as a standalone item.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Sexual Ealing on May 22, 2025, 11:02:46 AM
That shoulder design really screams "Bullring" to me.

I'm seeing a subtle but unmistakable nod to Asda Minworh on some of the piping.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Gareth on May 22, 2025, 11:04:32 AM
Feels like years since we actually played a last game in next years kit…see others do it all the time.

Probably isn’t years just seems it to me :-)


Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: charleeco7 on May 22, 2025, 11:15:48 AM
Looks decent, I like the black and blue scheme The nod to the bullring with the discs on the sleeve and body is all a bit odd but the pattern looks decent on it. Hats off for them actually getting something out and on the shelves before September.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 22, 2025, 11:20:11 AM
Looks decent, I like the black and blue scheme

It's a nod to how our opponents will be beaten next season.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 22, 2025, 11:22:50 AM
Feels like years since we actually played a last game in next years kit…see others do it all the time.

I'm not a fan of it. Unveiling the new kit shortly after the season ends is fine by me.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Drummond on May 22, 2025, 12:15:24 PM
I think it looks good. But then I can only see with one eye.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Hookeysmith on May 22, 2025, 12:49:49 PM
I would much prefer any Villa kit (other than the one off 150 year one) to have at least some claret / blue combination on it.

A plain kit like this , especially as our main change kit has no resemblance to Villa at all - this should of been the 3rd kit like last years Blue effort

Its a no from me
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: usav on May 22, 2025, 12:52:50 PM
That’s really nice.

One thought though, will we see the third kit used more as it’s not quite so distinct from claret as white?

That would be my assumption.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dogtanian on May 22, 2025, 12:55:02 PM
It’s nicer than it looks in the pics. But it’s not a nice or as high quality as this season’s home or away. It feels like the 150 top, the slippery cheaper feeling material.

Also, they gave me two larges instead of a large and a medium.  >:(
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Clampy on May 22, 2025, 12:59:55 PM
I popped down to the new club shop early doors before I went to the office. Like Muskahound said, the quality does seem different and it's an extra fiver. It is nice though.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dogtanian on May 22, 2025, 01:04:11 PM
I am disappointed in the shop, really.

I was number 139 in the queue and didn’t get a goodie bag, for starters!

But, in all honesty, it’s an adidas shop with a Villa alcove in it. Calling it a Villa shop is like saying WH Smiths is a Costa cos it has a self-service machine in it.

Still happy it’s there, though, and it will be convenient to have a shop in the centre again.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dogtanian on May 22, 2025, 01:06:34 PM
I popped down to the new club shop early doors before I went to the office. Like Muskahound said, the quality does seem different and it's an extra fiver. It is nice though.

Might have seen you there, but I always imagine you as Clamps from Futurama, so wouldn’t have recognised you.  :P
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Clampy on May 22, 2025, 01:13:24 PM
Haha, I got there around 8.05ish and waited in a queue for a bit. There were too many in there to have a decent look round so I'll pop back at some point. Not a muskahound in sight mind.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dogtanian on May 22, 2025, 01:22:28 PM
I reached the front if the queue at 8:18, so you obviously missed me slicing up that apple in the air with my rapier.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: JUAN PABLO on May 22, 2025, 01:36:32 PM
Id have liked a claret stripe on the left and blue on the right liek arse did with the green and red but I am odd .  :)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dogtanian on May 22, 2025, 01:38:43 PM
Id have liked a claret stripe on the left and blue on the right liek arse did with the green and red but I am odd .  :)

We weren’t gonna say…  :P
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: CT Villan on May 22, 2025, 02:05:02 PM
It's the John Major of football kits, not impressed. Hope the home and third kits are better.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VillaTim on May 22, 2025, 03:11:11 PM
It's the John Major of football kits, not impressed. Hope the home and third kits are better.
more peas Norma
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: villadelph on May 22, 2025, 03:22:35 PM
Is the golf line only available in store?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Pete3206 on May 22, 2025, 05:09:00 PM
Yeah, it's OK.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: sid1964 on May 22, 2025, 05:29:21 PM
Think it is brilliant and will look fantastic next season when we are playing in a European competition

Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 22, 2025, 05:31:14 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/KzwnTK5m/IMG-6290.jpg) (https://ibb.co/KzwnTK5m)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 22, 2025, 05:40:58 PM
I like it. It shows that we're going to funeral everyone.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tayls_7 on May 22, 2025, 05:47:27 PM
I like it. It shows that we're going to funeral everyone.

Apart from Palace, obviously.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Louzie0 on May 22, 2025, 05:48:18 PM
I hope the players remember who they’re passing to!
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 22, 2025, 05:49:26 PM
We’ve generally done shit in yellow kits. Time we smashed that record too.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 22, 2025, 06:23:40 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/KzwnTK5m/IMG-6290.jpg) (https://ibb.co/KzwnTK5m)


Decent, it'll look good on Emi.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Louzie0 on May 22, 2025, 06:29:03 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/KzwnTK5m/IMG-6290.jpg) (https://ibb.co/KzwnTK5m)


Decent, it'll look good on Emi.
Ah, it’s the goalie’s shirt. Yes, it’ll look fab on Emi.
No doubt the outfield players’ shirt is something a bit more er, restrained.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: MalcolmP on May 22, 2025, 06:39:01 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/KzwnTK5m/IMG-6290.jpg) (https://ibb.co/KzwnTK5m)


Decent, it'll look good on Emi.
Ah, it’s the goalie’s shirt. Yes, it’ll look fab on Emi.
No doubt the outfield players’ shirt is something a bit more er, restrained.
  Currently selling kids size online with Martinez name on the back. They wouldn't want to upset the kids would they?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 22, 2025, 06:41:57 PM
Currently selling kids size online with Martinez name on the back. They wouldn't want to upset the kids would they?

Chris Heck wouldn't have wanted to, hard to know with the new fella.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: KRS on May 22, 2025, 07:17:26 PM
Saw it JD Sports this afternoon…it’s ok but not for £85. Would have been tempted and would have looked better if the detail was deep claret rather than light blue.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VinnieChase84 on May 22, 2025, 07:18:56 PM
Anyone know if you can use your ST discount in the bullring store?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: saunders_heroes on May 22, 2025, 07:19:55 PM
I love it!
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dogtanian on May 22, 2025, 07:22:48 PM
Anyone know if you can use your ST discount in the bullring store?

Yep! I did so today.  8)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Drummond on May 24, 2025, 03:40:59 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/9mhHq21f/Screenshot-20250524-153919.png) (https://ibb.co/9mhHq21f)


3rd kit? Seen on a dodgy replica  site
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 24, 2025, 03:48:27 PM
3rd kit? Seen on a dodgy replica  site

I really hope not, unless we're planning to invade Lapland.

Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 24, 2025, 04:06:37 PM
I quite like weird patterns on kits, but not if it's just white and grey.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dogtanian on May 24, 2025, 04:10:02 PM
I don’t mind it. Reminds of one of our Kappa aways.

I think the retro adidas badge is wasted and pointless on that, though. It should be on a retro-style shirt.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Ger Regan on May 24, 2025, 04:19:39 PM
Agreed, simple white shirt, claret collar and claret stripes on the sleeves with the trefoil would be perfect.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dogtanian on May 24, 2025, 04:26:37 PM
Yeah, like the old Umbro one;

https://www.3retro.com/brand/umbro/aston-villa/649_aston-villa-1980-away-umbro-shirt.html (https://www.3retro.com/brand/umbro/aston-villa/649_aston-villa-1980-away-umbro-shirt.html)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 24, 2025, 05:14:58 PM
Yeah, like the old Umbro one;

https://www.3retro.com/brand/umbro/aston-villa/649_aston-villa-1980-away-umbro-shirt.html (https://www.3retro.com/brand/umbro/aston-villa/649_aston-villa-1980-away-umbro-shirt.html)

I bought a couple of those, lovely shirt.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: AV84 on May 24, 2025, 05:23:33 PM
I do remember something about there being a kit that pays tribute to the stained glass or something like that. I guess it looks like stained glass?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: KRS on May 25, 2025, 03:08:40 PM
The grey kit really emphasises how piss poor the drop shadow is on the new badge. It looks like a distorted mess or seeing double…either way it was a proper crap design decision .
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dogtanian on May 25, 2025, 08:13:52 PM
New away officially fucking cursed.

Can’t believe I wore it.  >:(
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 25, 2025, 08:25:41 PM
New away officially fucking cursed.

Can’t believe I wore it.  >:(

Certainly not the most auspicious start for it.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 25, 2025, 10:31:41 PM
I blame launching the away kit early. Had we work out current away and launched the new one in September as we normally do (joke…) we’d have won.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Ian. on May 25, 2025, 10:34:53 PM
Why release a kit against Man Utd? What a stupid idea that was.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 25, 2025, 10:35:53 PM
I always want them to wear a new kit last game, but only if it's a last day piss up when nobody really cares, not a cataclysmic match against the forces of evil that could make or break our next decade.

The kit needs to apologise for that performance, and refund the travelling supporters.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 25, 2025, 11:03:13 PM
I blame launching the away kit early. Had we work out current away and launched the new one in September as we normally do (joke…) we’d have won.

Wearing the new kit wasn't the problem, allowing Dogtanian to buy it before the game was the problem.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Drummond on May 25, 2025, 11:03:18 PM
They wore the wrong socks. With the proper dark socks the kit will be fine.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dogtanian on May 26, 2025, 02:32:10 AM
I blame launching the away kit early. Had we work out current away and launched the new one in September as we normally do (joke…) we’d have won.

Wearing the new kit wasn't the problem, allowing Dogtanian to buy it before the game was the problem.

I bought two.  :'(
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: algy on May 26, 2025, 01:47:57 PM
Supposedly leaked home kit:

https://www.footyheadlines.com/2024/11/aston-villa-25-26-home-kit.html?cpY0i=8uWDW

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglnh-13IE2p6vglmFgOIw8hgoAnwLAJhd7GX4lA3pdQoE_taG04uX1_iw51dxKSElKZs8iCygnOP9wXyAQ6wiHOeuorgw0EPgaXEKVmadnPJrkqAtap8GoFja7FNR_k33k1NXvS92I_TWrZKaTXqK2kUUr_oxLEmLoI6lUm3jj9tqkyjwEjAQcyd-SiZUX/s1600/villa-25-26-home-kit%20%285%29.jpg)

No dragon tho :(
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Smirker on May 26, 2025, 02:03:47 PM
Could have been great. Too much going on on the collar and sleeve cuffs and they also don't match. Cuffs are the wrong place to have the Holte trim.

4/10 this seasons is better.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: villadelph on May 26, 2025, 02:21:18 PM
Looks great
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: OCD on May 26, 2025, 02:32:40 PM
Hopefully without the yellow lines.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 26, 2025, 02:46:05 PM
Could have been great. Too much going on on the collar and sleeve cuffs and they also don't match. Cuffs are the wrong place to have the Holte trim.

It's never bothered me when the collar and cuffs don't match. It's fine, not as nice as this season's shirt but it was always unlikely to be.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 28, 2025, 08:10:44 PM
concept away shirt. This is lovely

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GsB9LXnX0AA1_NE?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: paul_e on May 28, 2025, 08:23:00 PM
concept away shirt. This is lovely

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GsB9LXnX0AA1_NE?format=jpg&name=large)

That's exactly why I want to see us use a standalone lion, looks fantastic on that.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Sexual Ealing on May 28, 2025, 08:37:21 PM
Looks a bit 'cricket'.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on May 28, 2025, 08:44:34 PM
Looks a bit 'cricket'.
How's that?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 28, 2025, 08:46:09 PM
Looks a bit 'cricket'.

I'm stumped how you can think that.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on May 28, 2025, 08:54:48 PM
Looks a bit 'cricket'.
How's that?
He's probaby googly-eyed.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 28, 2025, 08:58:27 PM
Looks a bit 'cricket'.

I was bowled over by it personally.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VILLA MOLE on May 28, 2025, 09:25:32 PM
Looks a bit 'cricket'.

I was bowled over by it personally.


Duck for cover on that comment
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 28, 2025, 09:28:40 PM
Looks a bit 'cricket'.

I was bowled over by it personally.


Duck for cover on that comment

Not sure I understand. I’m stumped
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 28, 2025, 09:30:01 PM
Looks a bit 'cricket'.

I'm stumped how you can think that.

OI!!!!!
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 28, 2025, 09:30:17 PM
concept away shirt. This is lovely

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GsB9LXnX0AA1_NE?format=jpg&name=large)

Horrible. Round badge or bin.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 28, 2025, 09:33:11 PM
Horrible. Round badge or bin.

You want something more oval?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Somniloquism on May 28, 2025, 10:04:14 PM
Horrible. Round badge or bin.

Not sure it goes as a badge.


(https://i.ibb.co/v6FMWYzq/image.png) (https://ibb.co/v6FMWYzq)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 28, 2025, 10:05:31 PM
Better.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VILLA MOLE on May 28, 2025, 10:35:05 PM
Horrible. Round badge or bin.

Not sure it goes as a badge.


(https://i.ibb.co/v6FMWYzq/image.png) (https://ibb.co/v6FMWYzq)



work in a 3 2 1. formation up top
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Drummond on May 29, 2025, 10:43:34 AM
Looks a bit off, spin it any way you like, it won't happen.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 31, 2025, 04:06:57 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/vxt6jRjn/IMG-6409.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vxt6jRjn)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Ian. on May 31, 2025, 04:13:21 PM
Looks a bit 'cricket'.

I was bowled over by it personally.


Duck for cover on that comment

Not sure I understand. I’m stumped

I think it looks wicket
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 31, 2025, 04:14:39 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/vxt6jRjn/IMG-6409.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vxt6jRjn)

That looks nice.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: eamonn on May 31, 2025, 04:16:58 PM
Yellow piping is always a bit iffy. Don't like the neck. Is it definitely the same sexy shade of claret as this season's? As that was bang-on.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Ian. on May 31, 2025, 04:19:20 PM
Yep, nice claret, hope it’s as dark as this season. I agree, no need for the yellow piping.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Pete3206 on May 31, 2025, 04:57:14 PM
Crap.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 31, 2025, 05:05:12 PM
(https://i.makeagif.com/media/7-23-2016/ylSiO9.gif)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: AV84 on May 31, 2025, 11:00:16 PM
I like the yellow but feel it should be in the neck too, or something to break up the claret. Might change my mind when I see it on.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: TopDeck113 on June 01, 2025, 12:16:24 PM
I like the touch of yellow. 
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dogtanian on June 01, 2025, 12:19:49 PM
Me too, proper breaks up the snow in the garden.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: darren woolley on June 02, 2025, 08:34:55 AM
I really like the home top.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: martyn ellis on June 02, 2025, 09:28:58 AM
Me too, proper breaks up the snow in the garden.
Reference to Frank Zappa by any chance - watch out where the huskies go ...
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: German James on June 02, 2025, 10:37:39 AM
's'alright...
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 02, 2025, 09:40:11 PM
I quite like the Admiral shirts Ebbsfleet have this season.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: CT Villan on June 03, 2025, 02:24:24 AM
I don't like the home or away and won't be buying a cheap Chinese knockoff of either. Thanks Villa  >:(
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: ChicagoLion on June 03, 2025, 05:52:42 AM
In comparison to some of the shit shirts that have been served up, this and last seasons are ok.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: London Villan on June 03, 2025, 08:33:43 AM
Not sure where to ask this - but does anyone know if the outlet store at the Holte End is open all the time - or just at certain times of the year? Be good to snag a couple of bargains now.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: PeterWithe on June 03, 2025, 02:27:52 PM
Not sure where to ask this - but does anyone know if the outlet store at the Holte End is open all the time - or just at certain times of the year? Be good to snag a couple of bargains now.

I drive past about every fortnight, its rarely open in the day.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dogtanian on June 03, 2025, 06:46:23 PM
Pre-season training stuff out;

https://shop.avfc.co.uk/en/aston-villa-training/t-20655348+d-3449099572+z-99-764970090?sortOption=NewestArrivals (https://shop.avfc.co.uk/en/aston-villa-training/t-20655348+d-3449099572+z-99-764970090?sortOption=NewestArrivals)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Somniloquism on June 03, 2025, 06:51:41 PM
I think they have missed a trick by not having the trousers/shorts sold with the piping the same green OR pink as the tops. They only show a match to the Pink on that page.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: FrankyH on June 03, 2025, 06:58:28 PM
Not sure where to ask this - but does anyone know if the outlet store at the Holte End is open all the time - or just at certain times of the year? Be good to snag a couple of bargains now.

Opens Thursday to Sunday 10-4pm.
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/march/18/holte-end-outlet-store-set-to-open/
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: London Villan on June 03, 2025, 07:53:13 PM
Cheers!
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 08, 2025, 11:03:25 PM
A mock up. But I’d certainly buy that.

(https://i.ibb.co/ksfGf065/IMG-6540.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ksfGf065)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 08, 2025, 11:20:19 PM
Jesus fucking Christ.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: dave.woodhall on June 08, 2025, 11:34:28 PM
Back to the days of Mark 'Stripes' Ansell.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 08, 2025, 11:41:17 PM
A mock up. But I’d certainly buy that.

(https://i.ibb.co/ksfGf065/IMG-6540.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ksfGf065)

I wouldn't mind it for a change in 4 or 5 years' time (assuming we're still with Adidas). It may not be to everyone's taste.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Drummond on June 09, 2025, 12:22:44 AM
This is precisely why they get professionals to do it.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 09, 2025, 02:17:12 AM
When you look at the variety of kits a massive team like Barcelona has had over the years, all manner of designs, the same old same old can get a bit predictable or boring. Or that we shouldn’t be afraid of change. It’s not like haven’t had stripes in our past. Because if we don’t show some creativity now and again we will become Arsenal where every single new home it is a slight variation on exactly the same design. 
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 09, 2025, 02:19:18 AM
This is precisely why they get professionals to do it.

Some of the “professionals” who have designed some of our kits over the years, at great expense to the club, should be fired from their jobs and never allowed to design football kits again.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on June 09, 2025, 03:32:24 AM
When you look at the variety of kits a massive team like Barcelona has had over the years, all manner of designs, the same old same old can get a bit predictable or boring. Or that we shouldn’t be afraid of change. It’s not like haven’t had stripes in our past. Because if we don’t show some creativity now and again we will become Arsenal where every single new home it is a slight variation on exactly the same design.

I've always been on this train, so I'm on board.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Drummond on June 09, 2025, 08:44:36 AM
This is precisely why they get professionals to do it.

Some of the “professionals” who have designed some of our kits over the years, at great expense to the club, should be fired from their jobs and never allowed to design football kits again.

I agree, that striped abomination at the turn of the century and the Luke one for starters.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: paul_e on June 09, 2025, 09:00:25 AM
I'm all for mixing the kit up a bit, something like 1 in 4 home kits we do something other than claret body with blue sleeves would be my target. However, that stripy one TV linked is fucking awful.

For the main away kit every other one would be mostly white with a yellow one here and there, the 3rd kit can be almost anything they can imagine, that's the one where they should be doing some weird shit that might turn into a classic for a small set of fans (a bit like the black, red and green one from the 90s).
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Concrete Tom on June 09, 2025, 09:16:41 AM
I'm all for mixing the kit up a bit, something like 1 in 4 home kits we do something other than claret body with blue sleeves would be my target. However, that stripy one TV linked is fucking awful.

For the main away kit every other one would be mostly white with a yellow one here and there, the 3rd kit can be almost anything they can imagine, that's the one where they should be doing some weird shit that might turn into a classic for a small set of fans (a bit like the black, red and green one from the 90s).

The black, red and green one was the actual away kit from the 93/94 and 94/95 seasons. (Wish we had 2 season cycles now)!

My first Villa shirt was the equivalent home kit special edition from the 94 cup final. It was "different" in that it had stripes.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: paul_e on June 09, 2025, 09:19:57 AM
I'm all for mixing the kit up a bit, something like 1 in 4 home kits we do something other than claret body with blue sleeves would be my target. However, that stripy one TV linked is fucking awful.

For the main away kit every other one would be mostly white with a yellow one here and there, the 3rd kit can be almost anything they can imagine, that's the one where they should be doing some weird shit that might turn into a classic for a small set of fans (a bit like the black, red and green one from the 90s).

The black, red and green one was the actual away kit from the 93/94 and 94/95 seasons.

My first Villa shirt was a special edition home kit from the 94 cup final. It was "different" in that it had stripes.

I know, 3rd kits weren't really a thing then, but now that they're common place I think they're a better 'spot' for the bolder ideas. The home and away from 93/94 were my 2nd and 3rd kits after having a a hummel 89/90 one as my first.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 09, 2025, 01:12:52 PM
When you look at the variety of kits a massive team like Barcelona has had over the years, all manner of designs, the same old same old can get a bit predictable or boring. Or that we shouldn’t be afraid of change. It’s not like haven’t had stripes in our past. Because if we don’t show some creativity now and again we will become Arsenal where every single new home it is a slight variation on exactly the same design.

Arsenal are quite right. It's not being afraid of change, it's respecting our club's traditions. Stripes on a home strip is repulsive.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 09, 2025, 01:34:00 PM
When you look at the variety of kits a massive team like Barcelona has had over the years, all manner of designs, the same old same old can get a bit predictable or boring. Or that we shouldn’t be afraid of change. It’s not like haven’t had stripes in our past. Because if we don’t show some creativity now and again we will become Arsenal where every single new home it is a slight variation on exactly the same design.

Arsenal are quite right. It's not being afraid of change, it's respecting our club's traditions. Stripes on a home strip is repulsive.

But our first ever Aston Villa home kit was stripes.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: RamboandBruno on June 09, 2025, 01:34:50 PM
When you look at the variety of kits a massive team like Barcelona has had over the years, all manner of designs, the same old same old can get a bit predictable or boring. Or that we shouldn’t be afraid of change. It’s not like haven’t had stripes in our past. Because if we don’t show some creativity now and again we will become Arsenal where every single new home it is a slight variation on exactly the same design.

Arsenal are quite right. It's not being afraid of change, it's respecting our club's traditions. Stripes on a home strip is repulsive.
Ive always liked the ‘classic’ look of the Arsenal top. Get a collar on our home kit now and again, about as radical as I get with the home kit. 
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 09, 2025, 01:36:40 PM
When you look at the variety of kits a massive team like Barcelona has had over the years, all manner of designs, the same old same old can get a bit predictable or boring. Or that we shouldn’t be afraid of change. It’s not like haven’t had stripes in our past. Because if we don’t show some creativity now and again we will become Arsenal where every single new home it is a slight variation on exactly the same design.

Arsenal are quite right. It's not being afraid of change, it's respecting our club's traditions. Stripes on a home strip is repulsive.

But our first ever Aston Villa home kit was stripes.

Yes, before our traditions had been established. We play in claret shirts with blue sleeves.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on June 09, 2025, 01:48:35 PM
A mock up. But I’d certainly buy that.

(https://i.ibb.co/ksfGf065/IMG-6540.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ksfGf065)

Don't mid it. Reminds me of the Trabzonspor kit.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: algy on June 11, 2025, 04:27:47 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/9HmgYvhZ/c8379e19-64aa-4321-b471-9e5629bf6fb6.jpg)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dogtanian on June 11, 2025, 04:30:52 PM
I don’t like the cuff things.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Drummond on June 11, 2025, 04:48:40 PM
Influenced by the Holte mosaic....
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 11, 2025, 05:05:57 PM
Looks nice enough. I'd imagine the weird Villa fans that don't actually like Villa shirts might moan, though. You know, the Luke apologists.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dogtanian on June 11, 2025, 05:08:57 PM
Influenced by the Holte mosaic....

I know, but I still don’t like them.

They look better than Everton’s awful Goodison pattern they had, but I think it looks weird just that bit in one place.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 11, 2025, 05:15:49 PM
That's a lovely home kit.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on June 11, 2025, 05:19:49 PM
So nearly perfect. The badge and sponsor let it down
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 11, 2025, 05:21:09 PM
The badge is ok. It's just too big for my liking. Last year of the sponsor, what is a big brand and pays us a lot of money.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Rotterdam on June 11, 2025, 06:10:19 PM
I quite like it.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 11, 2025, 06:22:47 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/TxPnTx4Y/IMG-6563.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TxPnTx4Y)

(https://i.ibb.co/PGMV6YgP/IMG-6564.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PGMV6YgP)

(https://i.ibb.co/p6s833fd/IMG-6565.jpg) (https://ibb.co/p6s833fd)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: chrisw1 on June 11, 2025, 06:27:02 PM
It's a bit fussy, but pretty nice.  White stripes look a bit odd.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Demitri_C on June 11, 2025, 06:35:55 PM
The coca cola mockup looks much better in my opinion. Not a fan of this one
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: villadelph on June 11, 2025, 07:07:09 PM
That’s an instant buy for me.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: CT Villan on June 11, 2025, 07:30:33 PM
Why does the scrolly bit on the cuffs look like it is from an old 8-bit video game ?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: AV84 on June 11, 2025, 07:53:08 PM
I like it. The picture of the that appeared a few weeks ago didn't have the yellow/gold bit at the neck, or I didn't see it. I thought it needed some in or around the collar to break it up. I think it'll look good on. Interesting to see if the mosaic appears in the shorts/socks, or if it'll be standard white.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: andyh on June 11, 2025, 07:56:21 PM
I like it. The picture of the that appeared a few weeks ago didn't have the yellow/gold bit at the neck, or I didn't see it. I thought it needed some in or around the collar to break it up. I think it'll look good on. Interesting to see if the mosaic appears in the shorts/socks, or if it'll be standard white.
I think the yellow bit on the collar is the coat hanger.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VillaTim on June 11, 2025, 07:58:44 PM
looks a bit Argentina meets Burnley . And the cuff bit is a bit lame .
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VancouverLion on June 11, 2025, 07:59:22 PM
Not sure I like the white stripes, I'd have preferred claret.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Pete3206 on June 11, 2025, 08:00:31 PM
Crap. A mess.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 11, 2025, 08:05:08 PM
Not sure I like the white stripes, I'd have preferred claret.

Their cover of 'Jolene' is excellent.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VillaTim on June 11, 2025, 08:28:21 PM
Crap. A mess.
The more i look at it the worse it gets . Car crash
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Deano's Mullet on June 11, 2025, 08:31:16 PM
I crave a claret shirt with blue sleeves like most of us but fuck me are Adidas kits boring templates or what. A lazy retread of last seasons.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 11, 2025, 08:51:23 PM
I crave a claret shirt with blue sleeves like most of us but fuck me are Adidas kits boring templates or what. A lazy retread of last seasons.

Be very careful what you wish for.

(https://i.ibb.co/YTNKFmsd/IMG-6555.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YTNKFmsd)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: stevo_st on June 11, 2025, 08:53:41 PM
It’s beginning to look a lot like…..
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Ian. on June 11, 2025, 09:08:56 PM
I crave a claret shirt with blue sleeves like most of us but fuck me are Adidas kits boring templates or what. A lazy retread of last seasons.

I actually like the boring look. I’d rather we stayed clear of yellow piping, fussy patterns and other stuff going on. Last years was pretty much as perfect as it gets. The Nike kit from 2009-10 was ace, if it was the same shade of claret as last years that again would have been perfect.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: RamboandBruno on June 11, 2025, 09:31:08 PM
I like it well enough
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: KRS on June 11, 2025, 09:33:20 PM
Disappointing if that’s the design.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Steve67 on June 11, 2025, 09:36:48 PM
Fuck that shit badge off, change the white stripes to claret, then it’s ok.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dogtanian on June 11, 2025, 09:38:13 PM
Yep, just needs to change the colour, change the stripes, total rethink on the neck, and then remove the piping, adjust the sleeve shape, and put a lot more work into the cut, and it’s just about there.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VILLA MOLE on June 11, 2025, 09:54:11 PM
it is a grower 🤔
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dogtanian on June 11, 2025, 09:55:38 PM
I’ve always said that.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VILLA MOLE on June 11, 2025, 09:56:56 PM
I’ve always said that.

👀😃
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VillaTim on June 11, 2025, 10:06:51 PM
get Roper back asap .
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: aldridgeboy on June 11, 2025, 10:10:35 PM
I didn’t see this myself , but it’s on Twitter stating it was leaked on the adidas site before being taken down. The warm up top, which is reversible.

(https://i.ibb.co/qL7rVND7/IMG-5838.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qL7rVND7)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Des Little on June 11, 2025, 10:46:06 PM
With an old badge on? Doubt it.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Des Little on June 11, 2025, 10:48:23 PM
get Roper back asap .


(https://i.ibb.co/zVxG0Tvw/IMG-0104.webp) (https://ibb.co/zVxG0Tvw)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: aldridgeboy on June 11, 2025, 10:56:42 PM
With an old badge on? Doubt it.

Good point. Well noted !!
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on June 11, 2025, 11:13:18 PM
I didn’t see this myself , but it’s on Twitter stating it was leaked on the adidas site before being taken down. The warm up top, which is reversible.

(https://i.ibb.co/qL7rVND7/IMG-5838.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qL7rVND7)

Well if it made us play like Netherlands’88!
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: AV84 on June 11, 2025, 11:55:19 PM
I like it. The picture of the that appeared a few weeks ago didn't have the yellow/gold bit at the neck, or I didn't see it. I thought it needed some in or around the collar to break it up. I think it'll look good on. Interesting to see if the mosaic appears in the shorts/socks, or if it'll be standard white.
I think the yellow bit on the collar is the coat hanger.

Haha, you're right! I'm disappointed now.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 12, 2025, 01:04:10 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/gLPf0qpb/IMG-6578.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gLPf0qpb)

(https://i.ibb.co/4RRm2rb7/IMG-6579.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4RRm2rb7)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 12, 2025, 01:08:29 PM
Be better if the stripes on the sleeve were claret (or, better still, blue) but more than happy with that.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Hookeysmith on June 12, 2025, 01:13:33 PM
Should we read with confidence that due to the latest marketing images with Mings, Ramsay, Watkins and now Rogers being front and centre the media trying to sell off our players to the vultures is premature?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Sexual Ealing on June 12, 2025, 01:24:33 PM
No.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on June 12, 2025, 01:25:54 PM
No, I'd never read into any of that. No one can know if someone will offer daft money for Rogers, for instance, at any point.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Sexual Ealing on June 12, 2025, 01:27:41 PM
And if marketing teams were told transfer secrets there would be no transfer secrets.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 12, 2025, 01:31:21 PM
Should we read with confidence that due to the latest marketing images with Mings, Ramsay, Watkins and now Rogers being front and centre the media trying to sell off our players to the vultures is premature?

Beware the Ides of Delph
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: nigel on June 12, 2025, 01:32:25 PM
Looks nice enough. I'd imagine the weird Villa fans that don't actually like Villa shirts might moan, though. You know, the Luke apologists.

I agree, that’s a lovely top. Proper Villa, as some would say.

But I have to disagree, regarding the Luke top.
For me it symbolises the club’s turnaround.
As well as being a thing of beauty 😉

In my defence my first kit was the 1970 Docherty top. My Dad hated it and loved when Vic Crowe changed it back
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: AV84 on June 12, 2025, 02:06:11 PM
There's a nice pattern/texture on it too, and on the collar. I'm back to liking it again!
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 12, 2025, 02:07:56 PM
They are getting the claret bang on.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 12, 2025, 02:11:08 PM
Looks nice enough. I'd imagine the weird Villa fans that don't actually like Villa shirts might moan, though. You know, the Luke apologists.

I agree, that’s a lovely top. Proper Villa, as some would say.

But I have to disagree, regarding the Luke top.
For me it symbolises the club’s turnaround.
As well as being a thing of beauty 😉

In my defence my first kit was the 1970 Docherty top. My Dad hated it and loved when Vic Crowe changed it back

I would have been on your dad's side! 😀
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 12, 2025, 02:25:18 PM
But I have to disagree, regarding the Luke top.
For me it symbolises the club’s turnaround.
As well as being a thing of beauty 😉

Wise words, nigel.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: chrisw1 on June 12, 2025, 04:43:23 PM
I love the Luke tops and seeing what they go for on ebay I think a lot of other people do too.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dogtanian on June 12, 2025, 04:44:12 PM
I do think the white shoulder stripes are wrong. There’s four colours on that thing.

The stripes had to be claret, or the same colour as the piping and the cuff motif.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Hopadop on June 12, 2025, 04:56:17 PM
I do think the white shoulder stripes are wrong. There’s four colours on that thing.

The stripes had to be claret, or the same colour as the piping and the cuff motif.

Claret would be better, but the shirt's very similar to this year's as it is.  I like the cuffs.

It's a good claretty claret.  Whatever else they fanny around with I hope that would be ring fenced.  The blue is (still) a bit pale for my exacting tastes but I suppose it has to match the badge?

But still, take my money Villa! (maybe, much later, when it's cheap, and we've won summat)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: villadelph on June 12, 2025, 05:36:21 PM
I like the white stripes coming off the claret collar
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: andyh on June 12, 2025, 05:42:12 PM
Should we read with confidence that due to the latest marketing images with Mings, Ramsay, Watkins and now Rogers being front and centre the media trying to sell off our players to the vultures is premature?
Grealish says, remember me ?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 12, 2025, 05:53:34 PM
They are getting the claret bang on.

Yup, the claret on both shirts is spot on.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Ian. on June 12, 2025, 06:32:17 PM
They are getting the claret bang on.

Yup, the claret on both shirts is spot on.

Yep, when they get the claret as right as they have, that's a huge starting point for a good kit. I quite like it now I've seen this image and not the other image which looked a bit wishy washy.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Sexual Ealing on June 12, 2025, 06:42:46 PM
They are getting the claret bang on.

Yup, the claret on both shirts is spot on.

Yep, when they get the claret as right as they have, that's a huge starting point for a good kit. I quite like it now I've seen this image and not the other image which looked a bit wishy washy.

Agreed.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Drummond on June 12, 2025, 06:44:42 PM
The white stripes will match the white shorts and it will all be fine.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: eamonn on June 12, 2025, 07:49:42 PM
Should we read with confidence that due to the latest marketing images with Mings, Ramsay, Watkins and now Rogers being front and centre the media trying to sell off our players to the vultures is premature?
Grealish says, remember me ?

...I'm the one who had your baby's eyes...

Can't imagine Jack having the pipes or taste in music to bang that one out on karaoke.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on June 13, 2025, 12:08:51 PM
Fake but I would have that as 3rd shirt.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GtTnbkyWgAAv6TW?format=jpg&name=medium)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: andyh on June 13, 2025, 12:13:01 PM
Fake but I would have that as 3rd shirt.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GtTnbkyWgAAv6TW?format=jpg&name=medium)
I guess that would be fine if we were owned or funded by a particular state.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 13, 2025, 12:17:27 PM
Fake but I would have that as 3rd shirt.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GtTnbkyWgAAv6TW?format=jpg&name=medium)

Speaking as an Irishman, I'd have to give that a big fat 'No thanks!'
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 13, 2025, 12:22:26 PM
Fake but I would have that as 3rd shirt.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GtTnbkyWgAAv6TW?format=jpg&name=medium)
I guess that would be fine if we were owned or funded by a particular state.

Greenland?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dogtanian on June 13, 2025, 01:22:34 PM
Fake but I would have that as 3rd shirt.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GtTnbkyWgAAv6TW?format=jpg&name=medium)

I’m starting to seriously doubt your clothing choices!  :P
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: The Man With A Stick on June 13, 2025, 02:20:35 PM
Reminds me of the West Germany away top from 1990 so it's a double thumbs up from me, shame if it's not genuine
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: eamonn on June 13, 2025, 02:26:36 PM
Fake but I would have that as 3rd shirt.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GtTnbkyWgAAv6TW?format=jpg&name=medium)

Speaking as an Irishman, I'd have to give that a big fat 'No thanks!'

And as a Brazilian?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 13, 2025, 02:51:46 PM
Speaking as an Irishman, I'd have to give that a big fat 'No thanks!'

And as a Brazilian?

Shades of some of the lesser Palmeiras kits. The green needs to be darker with claret and white stripes on it.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: FrankyH on June 13, 2025, 03:08:31 PM
Fake but I would have that as 3rd shirt.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GtTnbkyWgAAv6TW?format=jpg&name=medium)

You can buy that on foootballbiz , a dodgy fake shirt site (3 o's!) . Go a size up if you want one.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: LeeS on June 13, 2025, 05:05:34 PM
Fake but I would have that as 3rd shirt.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GtTnbkyWgAAv6TW?format=jpg&name=medium)

You can buy that on foootballbiz , a dodgy fake shirt site (3 o's!) . Go a size up if you want one.

Have you ever used that site? Trustworthy?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Clampy on June 13, 2025, 05:38:03 PM
My t.shirt has come and it's marvellous (and also now nearly sold out). I hope they bring out a white version with claret stripes.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Crown Hill on June 13, 2025, 05:49:19 PM
I do think the white shoulder stripes are wrong. There’s four colours on that thing.

The stripes had to be claret, or the same colour as the piping and the cuff motif.

Claret would be better, but the shirt's very similar to this year's as it is.  I like the cuffs.

It's a good claretty claret.  Whatever else they fanny around with I hope that would be ring fenced.  The blue is (still) a bit pale for my exacting tastes but I suppose it has to match the badge?

But still, take my money Villa! (maybe, much later, when it's cheap, and we've won summat)


Well we are meant to wear sky blue. The blue was getting darker and darker since the 80s and is far too dark on the 150th anniversary painting they commissioned.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 13, 2025, 05:58:35 PM
My t.shirt has come and it's marvellous (and also now nearly sold out). I hope they bring out a white version with claret stripes.

How's the fit compared to last season's home shirt?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Crown Hill on June 13, 2025, 06:00:19 PM
My t.shirt has come and it's marvellous (and also now nearly sold out). I hope they bring out a white version with claret stripes.

How's the fit compared to last season's home shirt?

Mine is too big for me and I wish I’d ordered a size lower but there’s no stock left so I’ll hold on to this one and wear it baggy!
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 13, 2025, 06:05:18 PM
My t.shirt has come and it's marvellous (and also now nearly sold out). I hope they bring out a white version with claret stripes.

How's the fit compared to last season's home shirt?

Mine is too big for me and I wish I’d ordered a size lower but there’s no stock left so I’ll hold on to this one and wear it baggy!

Cheers, I'm normally a Medium in Adidas t-shirts as I find the Large too baggy. The home shirt in Large was a perfect fit though. Looks like I'll stick with Medium for this one.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Clampy on June 13, 2025, 06:10:34 PM
My t.shirt has come and it's marvellous (and also now nearly sold out). I hope they bring out a white version with claret stripes.

How's the fit compared to last season's home shirt?

It's not the kit shirt I bought, it's the t-shirt that came out a few days ago. I didn't have last season's home shirt so I can't judge but I've had a medium and it's fine.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: JUAN PABLO on June 13, 2025, 06:29:40 PM
from  a distance it wil look claret and blue (  sleeves )  especially on TV . Id prefer claret stripes of course but those cuffs are dreadful.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Crown Hill on June 13, 2025, 06:41:47 PM
My t.shirt has come and it's marvellous (and also now nearly sold out). I hope they bring out a white version with claret stripes.

How's the fit compared to last season's home shirt?

It's not the kit shirt I bought, it's the t-shirt that came out a few days ago. I didn't have last season's home shirt so I can't judge but I've had a medium and it's fine.

Yea that’s the one I bought too. I should have just ordered the correct size rather than trying to be clever. Still will be good to wear in flights etc.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: KRS on June 13, 2025, 07:14:38 PM
Went down the shop today and as good as it looks, a Villa fan with money to spend shouldn’t be leaving empty handed. Tried on the new tshirt…good fit but just can’t bring myself to wear anything with that massive crap shield. I couldn’t find any casual wear that I’d wear, and there weren’t any claret shorts or swimwear that I could wear for my holiday. They really should have a better range available in the shop to suit all tastes and occasions, but they still don’t.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: HolteL4 on June 13, 2025, 07:28:23 PM
This is precisely why they get professionals to do it.

Exactly, pay the professionals to design a home shirt that is 99.9999999% the same as the one it's replacing and under no circumstances pay a professional to actually design something different because that'd be a complete was of money, keep spending money on people who only know how to use the copy and paste buttons on their design software
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on June 13, 2025, 08:07:09 PM
Fake but I would have that as 3rd shirt.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GtTnbkyWgAAv6TW?format=jpg&name=medium)

You can buy that on foootballbiz , a dodgy fake shirt site (3 o's!) . Go a size up if you want one.
Ta.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Sexual Ealing on June 13, 2025, 08:13:26 PM
It looks like a Telford Schools shirt, circa 1991 (alumnus: Ealing, S. Shirt no. 8. Doesn’t talk about it.)

I could be talked into it.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Ian. on June 14, 2025, 08:07:30 AM
It intrigues me how and why people make kit mock-ups. Are they hoping for a job in the kit manufacturing industry, is it a hobby? Who are these people? Haven’t we got our own on this site? I can’t remember seeing their posts lately of their mock-ups.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on June 14, 2025, 12:16:31 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GtTUiCnXMAAQDRG?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 14, 2025, 12:18:54 PM
That's a garish mess. I assume it's a mock-up or fake.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on June 14, 2025, 12:21:24 PM
That's a garish mess. I assume it's a mock-up or fake.
Yep.

Likely to be this one.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GtK75gAWMAA54cN?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: AV84 on June 14, 2025, 12:25:05 PM
It intrigues me how and why people make kit mock-ups. Are they hoping for a job in the kit manufacturing industry, is it a hobby? Who are these people? Haven’t we got our own on this site? I can’t remember seeing their posts lately of their mock-ups.

I think the two posts below yours explain exactly why I enjoy seeing people design their own kits and share them online. Everyone has an opinion and everybody loves to moan and criticise the official versions, but then we see what people think are better options and we realise the people in charge are making correct choices.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Drummond on June 14, 2025, 01:47:09 PM
That's a garish mess. I assume it's a mock-up or fake.

Both
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dogtanian on June 14, 2025, 07:08:22 PM
That's a garish mess. I assume it's a mock-up or fake.
Yep.

Likely to be this one.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GtK75gAWMAA54cN?format=jpg&name=large)

Has anyone else noticed those authenticity-lending Adidas tags have last years price on? It says £80, which was the price of last year’s tops, when this years away is £85.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: dcdavecollett on June 15, 2025, 02:07:51 AM
I quite like the idea of folk posting their own design ideas. Rather than just moan about the latest kit (like I do) it gives us alternatives to look at and inspires debate.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Rico on June 15, 2025, 10:26:29 AM
Just got back from Fuertaventura and saw several people wearing that kit. Is it the new kit or is it from a knock off site?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: FailsworthVillan on June 15, 2025, 11:04:03 AM
Why didn’t you ask them ?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 15, 2025, 11:11:57 AM
Why didn’t you ask them ?

He doesn't speak Spanish.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Rico on June 15, 2025, 11:13:15 AM
I said to one bloke "Up the Villa!" He just stared at me like I was talking gibberish.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Ian. on June 15, 2025, 01:21:03 PM
My daughter has bought me the Black 150th anniversary shirt. It really is a thing of beauty. Quite possibly the greatest football shirt of all time. I just need to shift a stone on my midriff as she’s got the slim fit!

Now that’s a bit of motivation I need to do start exercising again.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VILLA MOLE on June 15, 2025, 01:26:52 PM
black is slimming though , so it is a start 💪😊
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Ian. on June 15, 2025, 03:05:39 PM
Side on, I’d argue it isn’t! 🤣
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Hopadop on June 15, 2025, 04:49:29 PM
I said to one bloke "Up the Villa!" He just stared at me like I was talking gibberish.

I still get a bit giddy if I see a Villa shirt out and about down here, and try to always acknowledge it with an UTV. I'd say it's about a 50/50 positive response rate.

Which is all the encouragement I need, sadly.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Demitri_C on June 15, 2025, 09:12:37 PM
Yeah im not a fan of that home one. I prefer the claret stripes to the white ones but i guess has to look different to this seasons  home
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Percy McCarthy on June 15, 2025, 10:13:21 PM
I said to one bloke "Up the Villa!" He just stared at me like I was talking gibberish.

I still get a bit giddy if I see a Villa shirt out and about down here, and try to always acknowledge it with an UTV. I'd say it's about a 50/50 positive response rate.

Which is all the encouragement I need, sadly.

I’d have a sore throat if I offered an ‘up the Villa’ to everyone I see on Chelmsley in a Villa shirt. Asda yesterday afternoon resembled Aston Tesco’s on a matchday there were so many. It’s lovely to see.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: pauliewalnuts on June 15, 2025, 11:09:42 PM
I’ve been in Canada for almost two weeks now and seen less than half a dozen PL tops in the whole time.

A couple of Arsenal shirts in Vancouver, a child in a Man City shirt in Jasper, and a fine, exemplary human being in, of all things, a Villa 150th anniversary shirt in Banff this morning.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Deano's Mullet on June 17, 2025, 07:56:42 AM
I regularly get an "Up the Villa" from people down here including on Saturday when I was wearing the Blue 1996 shirt.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdward on June 17, 2025, 10:52:01 AM
A few years ago during COVID I went to receive the  vaccination , the location was in a large hall in the CityWest Hotel in Dublin.
After  receiving the jab I was  sitting in the holding area for the mandatory fifteen minutes waiting time, (to ensure  there were no adverse effects).
As i was sat waiting i spotted a guy wearing a Villa shirt stand up to leave and noticed he also had on a Villa hat. As he walked past the area of seats i was in, i shouted a hearty "Up the Villa".
All the people around me looked up from their phones and looked at me as if i was going mad and perhaps suffering an adverse reaction to the jab resulting in an outbreak of Tourettes.
Unfortunately the guy in the Villa shirt seemed to be the only person that didn't hear me and carried on walking towards the exit door, without even acknowledging me or looking around.
I then had to spend another five minutes sitting there feeling uncomfortable until I was able to leave.
It hasn't put me off though, I still give anyone wearing a Villa shirt a good Up the Villa shout.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 05, 2025, 09:53:50 AM
For just £500 you can buy this, a WWE belt, form an orderly queue!

(https://images.footballfanatics.com/wwe-merchandise/wwe-x-aston-villa-legacy-championship-title-belt_ss5_p-202984383+pv-2+u-jyfyohdzre48w41blj6h+v-xl9ekcyc7jzxe9wv6hkg.jpg?_hv=2&w=900)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: JUAN PABLO on July 05, 2025, 10:26:02 AM
I went to Blackpool the other weekend for a funeral with my lad and we was saying in the velvet coaster pub , we saw more Villa shirts than any other team including both the Mancs and p'ool  walking round and I got a few UTv from non football shirts too , saw one palace, one wolves  and one albion .  On the downside my gearbox went.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 05, 2025, 02:47:56 PM
I went to Blackpool the other weekend for a funeral with my lad and we was saying in the velvet coaster pub , we saw more Villa shirts than any other team including both the Mancs and p'ool  walking round and I got a few UTv from non football shirts too ,

With the club's various price rises, going to Blackpool on holiday is all Villa fans can afford these days. 
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Percy McCarthy on July 05, 2025, 03:15:07 PM
A few years ago during COVID I went to receive the  vaccination , the location was in a large hall in the CityWest Hotel in Dublin.
After  receiving the jab I was  sitting in the holding area for the mandatory fifteen minutes waiting time, (to ensure  there were no adverse effects).
As i was sat waiting i spotted a guy wearing a Villa shirt stand up to leave and noticed he also had on a Villa hat. As he walked past the area of seats i was in, i shouted a hearty "Up the Villa".
All the people around me looked up from their phones and looked at me as if i was going mad and perhaps suffering an adverse reaction to the jab resulting in an outbreak of Tourettes.
Unfortunately the guy in the Villa shirt seemed to be the only person that didn't hear me and carried on walking towards the exit door, without even acknowledging me or looking around.
I then had to spend another five minutes sitting there feeling uncomfortable until I was able to leave.
It hasn't put me off though, I still give anyone wearing a Villa shirt a good Up the Villa shout.

Oh no! Brilliant story.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: JUAN PABLO on July 06, 2025, 02:16:28 PM
I went to Blackpool the other weekend for a funeral with my lad and we was saying in the velvet coaster pub , we saw more Villa shirts than any other team including both the Mancs and p'ool  walking round and I got a few UTv from non football shirts too ,

With the club's various price rises, going to Blackpool on holiday is all Villa fans can afford these days. 

well The Ardwick pint was £1.80 a pint so I get it.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: London Villan on July 06, 2025, 03:37:19 PM
The Villa shop in the bullring is a bit of a let down... While it was packed with Sabbath fans filling their baskets (which was great to see) its Villa range is pretty limited and more of an Adidas shop with a Villa section, rather than a stand-alone Villa store.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Holte L2 on July 08, 2025, 01:14:54 PM
The Villa shop in the bullring is a bit of a let down... While it was packed with Sabbath fans filling their baskets (which was great to see) its Villa range is pretty limited and more of an Adidas shop with a Villa section, rather than a stand-alone Villa store.

On the flip side I loved it!
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dante Lavelli on July 08, 2025, 01:35:13 PM
The Villa shop in the bullring is a bit of a let down... While it was packed with Sabbath fans filling their baskets (which was great to see) its Villa range is pretty limited and more of an Adidas shop with a Villa section, rather than a stand-alone Villa store.

Not been, but aren't we between kits at the moment so possibly not the best time to judge.

My hope is the shop links in with gigs at the Warehouse too.  Touring bands can do signings/sell merch in the city centre, hopefully making a wedge of cash and raising the profile of the warehouse/club in the meantime. For the stadium gigs there should be limited edition official adidas gear.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 08, 2025, 02:12:47 PM
I'm not keen on the new light green and salmon pink training gear. Not good for those of us with a fair complexion.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Demitri_C on July 08, 2025, 09:38:20 PM
I'm not keen on the new light green and salmon pink training gear. Not good for those of us with a fair complexion.

Its awful. You would never see me in neither
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Sexual Ealing on July 08, 2025, 09:40:11 PM
So we would see you in one?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: AV82EC on July 08, 2025, 09:40:54 PM
I'm not keen on the new light green and salmon pink training gear. Not good for those of us with a fair complexion.

<metrosexual mode on> but it’s just so you</metrosexual mode off>
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Olneythelonely on July 08, 2025, 10:02:04 PM
So we would see you in one?

You wouldn’t not see him in one
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Demitri_C on July 08, 2025, 10:21:15 PM
So we would see you in one?

Of course

The day kemi becomes PM
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Drummond on July 09, 2025, 08:24:56 AM
So we would see you in one?

Of course

The day kemi becomes PM

Don't you mean the day that Kemi doesn't not become PM?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Holte L2 on July 09, 2025, 09:13:23 AM
I'm not keen on the new light green and salmon pink training gear. Not good for those of us with a fair complexion.

Its awful. You would never see me in neither

I have the salmon pink zip long sleeve drill top. With the help from my wife it was a gift from my 7 year old for fathers day.   I love it personally.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: bob bobson on July 14, 2025, 01:32:09 PM
Any hints or news on when the new home kit is out, given school holidays start over the next week....

Given we haven't changed sponsors or kit makers and seemed to be quick on the away kit release, I was expecting the home to be out relatively early.

Will be a dh gate job for the kids if they're not out til august/september
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Percy McCarthy on July 14, 2025, 02:01:59 PM
Any hints or news on when the new home kit is out, given school holidays start over the next week....

Given we haven't changed sponsors or kit makers and seemed to be quick on the away kit release, I was expecting the home to be out relatively early.

Will be a dh gate job for the kids if they're not out til august/september

Dh gate?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: bob bobson on July 14, 2025, 02:15:28 PM
Purveyors of dodgy kits....suppose what I meant to say is I am not spending 200 quid on proper kits for the kids if they ent available until the end of the summer hols; will make do with £15/20 kits instead if the peak summer is missed.

Kids too young to realise the difference anyway
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VancouverLion on July 14, 2025, 04:14:10 PM
Home kit launch is tomorrow, July 15th.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 14, 2025, 04:41:31 PM
Home kit launch is tomorrow, July 15th.

DHgate won't be happy.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VillaTim on July 14, 2025, 07:29:34 PM
Purveyors of dodgy kits....suppose what I meant to say is I am not spending 200 quid on proper kits for the kids if they ent available until the end of the summer hols; will make do with £15/20 kits instead if the peak summer is missed.

Kids too young to realise the difference anyway
Football kits are made of cheap tat anyway so DHGate is your friend.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on July 15, 2025, 07:05:34 PM
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/july/15/adidas-and-aston-villa-unveil-2025-26-home-kit/
(https://img.gc.avfcservices.co.uk/fit-in/1400x1400/d45f6d60-615a-11f0-877b-f99f98c596a0.jpg)

The 2025/26 Aston Villa home kit goes on sale 9am Thursday, July 17. Fans can shop online at shop.avfc.co.uk and www.adidas.co.uk/football-jerseys, or visit official club stores at Villa Park and the Bullring in Birmingham, as well as selected adidas retail locations.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Olneythelonely on July 15, 2025, 07:07:00 PM
Conspiracy alert!

On Instagram there are pictures of players wearing the kit. The goalkeeper kit is just hanging up on a hanger
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 15, 2025, 07:07:15 PM
Would be better if the stripes on the arm were claret (or, better still, blue) but it's a Villa kit. Happy enough with that. Our Rachel doesn't look thrilled by it, though.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: pauliewalnuts on July 15, 2025, 07:08:14 PM
Those things on the end of the sleeves, the tiles pattern. Not good.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: villadelph on July 15, 2025, 07:11:25 PM
so the leaks were legitimate. Kit looks fine, I’ll buy one.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on July 15, 2025, 07:11:59 PM
Those things on the end of the sleeves, the tiles pattern. Not good.
Agree, not everything has to be a "nod" to something.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Percy McCarthy on July 15, 2025, 07:14:25 PM
Those things on the end of the sleeves, the tiles pattern. Not good.
Agree, not everything has to be a "nod" to something.

I like ‘em.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 15, 2025, 07:16:50 PM
It's absolutely fine, looks nicer in the official photos than in the leaked pics.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 15, 2025, 07:22:16 PM
Those things on the end of the sleeves, the tiles pattern. Not good.
Agree, not everything has to be a "nod" to something.

I like ‘em.

Yeah, fine by me.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: AV84 on July 15, 2025, 07:23:32 PM
There's only one picture where someone is standing up and you can see the whole kit, but it looks alright. I like that the gold/yellow is on the shorts too, and on the socks.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: PeterWithe on July 15, 2025, 07:26:14 PM
I'd need to see them side by side to tell the difference from this years.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Sexual Ealing on July 15, 2025, 07:42:28 PM
I'm sickened by your servility, you dogs. It's an insult, a calumny, an assault on all that is good and just.

It's alright.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VILLA MOLE on July 15, 2025, 07:45:36 PM
Not as exciting as last and a bit busy on the sleeves .  On another note , i like the yellow keeper top .  Something like that for an away strip next season with Claret and blue stripes please .  i am sure i will get castigated but i dont care 😃
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VillaTim on July 15, 2025, 07:49:04 PM
Looks a bit Burnley'ish
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 15, 2025, 07:54:14 PM
Looks a bit Burnley'ish

Must try harder.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on July 15, 2025, 08:02:47 PM
Looks better on a bench. Barkley should look okay.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gv5urdBW0AAUkWH?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 15, 2025, 08:05:25 PM
Looks a bit Burnley'ish

It doesn’t at all.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Villan For Life on July 15, 2025, 08:27:36 PM
I like it, the trim of the sleeves reminds me of the mosaic work on the old Trinity Road stand which is a great reference.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VillaTim on July 15, 2025, 09:05:38 PM
Looks better on a bench. Barkley should look okay.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gv5urdBW0AAUkWH?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Looks better in that pic. The badge is a train crash though .
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: FatSam on July 15, 2025, 09:40:58 PM
Looks better on a bench. Barkley should look okay.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gv5urdBW0AAUkWH?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
I fucking hate sliders.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Beard82 on July 15, 2025, 10:15:25 PM
It looks fine - but it feels a bit meh, after the amazing launch last year.  All feels a bit austrity at the moment.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Pete3206 on July 15, 2025, 10:22:26 PM
We've made the Adidas stripes a different colour. Cough up another £85 you plebs.

Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VillaTim on July 15, 2025, 10:23:45 PM
The sleeve cuff mosaic feels a little forced .
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Smirker on July 15, 2025, 10:30:19 PM
I think it's shit. Would have been OK without the sleeve cuffs.

3/10.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Beard82 on July 15, 2025, 10:35:39 PM
The sleeve cuff mosaic feels a little forced .
i see what you mean - but I also reckon thats the first time that sentance has been used in human history
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VillaTim on July 15, 2025, 10:39:14 PM
What do I know . End of the day if the team win games consistently the kit will be great .
Ironically one of the most valued kits is the Henson affair when we were in the absolute gutter .
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 15, 2025, 10:41:20 PM
What do I know .
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Somniloquism on July 15, 2025, 10:42:28 PM
Going in the reply quote bank?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VillaTim on July 15, 2025, 10:43:35 PM
You're welcome, goodnight .
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Sexual Ealing on July 15, 2025, 11:44:15 PM
The sleeve cuff mosaic feels a little forced .
i see what you mean - but I also reckon thats the first time that sentance has been used in human history

What a sheltered life!
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: London Villan on July 16, 2025, 10:00:37 AM
What do I know . End of the day if the team win games consistently the kit will be great .
Ironically one of the most valued kits is the Henson affair when we were in the absolute gutter .

Is that more to do with the scarcity of them? As we were rubbish, getting gates of 10,000 and no-one was buying any Villa gear, except 9 year old me!
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VILLA MOLE on July 16, 2025, 10:05:21 AM
What do I know . End of the day if the team win games consistently the kit will be great .
Ironically one of the most valued kits is the Henson affair when we were in the absolute gutter .

Is that more to do with the scarcity of them? As we were rubbish, getting gates of 10,000 and no-one was buying any Villa gear, except 9 year old me!


I still have mine ,  including the physio  hoody. ❤️.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on July 16, 2025, 11:07:11 AM
The long sleeve version doesn't have the gold swirls on the cuffs.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: villadelph on July 16, 2025, 02:33:47 PM
The long sleeve version doesn't have the gold swirls on the cuffs.

sweet jesus, longsleeves are back! I always opted for the longsleeve version when available, I'm thrilled.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Virgil Caine on July 16, 2025, 04:19:27 PM
The long sleeve version doesn't have the gold swirls on the cuffs.

sweet jesus, longsleeves are back! I always opted for the longsleeve version when available, I'm thrilled.

Same here, I'm near breathless at the thought of being able to purchase a Villa shirt that I can wear in the Autumn/Winter.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: aldridgeboy on July 16, 2025, 04:29:31 PM
The mosaic swirls are currently being added to the Holte steps. Trying to add a photo but it’s having a funny turn

(https://i.ibb.co/gM23SmfL/IMG-7232.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gM23SmfL)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: villadelph on July 16, 2025, 04:35:33 PM
Nice touch
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Drummond on July 16, 2025, 05:04:00 PM
Long sleeves you say?!

I wasn't going to buy a shirt, but that would change my mind.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Crown Hill on July 16, 2025, 08:29:20 PM
Our shirt always looks better with long sleeves. It’s how a claret body with sky blue sleeves was meant to look.

In the 80/81 Championship year the players with the long sleeves always look the best!
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: olaftab on July 16, 2025, 08:53:06 PM
When do we ditch that horrible Betano from our shirts?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 16, 2025, 08:54:29 PM
I think the Premier League are committed to no gambling advertising from the start of next season so this is their last campaign, unless we get relegated...
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VillaTim on July 16, 2025, 10:28:54 PM
The long sleeve version doesn't have the gold swirls on the cuffs.

sweet jesus, longsleeves are back! I always opted for the longsleeve version when available, I'm thrilled.
Long sleeves surely aren't required anymore now we have global boiling . Wild fires etc.
I did always prefer a long sleeve as a kid , felt like better value for money .
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 16, 2025, 11:19:40 PM
I love a long-sleeved shirt, the last home shirt I bought (before last season) was the 2002-03 Rover kit.

BUT I have some initial doubts about this one.
- The inside half of the sleeve appears to be claret, rather than being light blue all the way around.
- I don't think the white stripes work as well as on the normal version, especially leading down to the thick all-claret cuff.
- The break for the sleeve sponsor is unavoidable, but there then appears to be a visible seam as if the rest of the sleeve was stuck on.

In fairness, the gold detail on the body looks good. I just think a long-sleeved version of last year's shirt with claret stripes and and all-blue sleeve would have worked better. Hopefully, I'll be more impressed when it's unveiled tomorrow.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: PaulTheVillan on July 17, 2025, 08:42:18 AM
I think it's shit. Would have been OK without the sleeve cuffs.

3/10.

Agreed
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Deano's Mullet on July 17, 2025, 08:43:23 AM
Last long sleeve I bought was 07-08 5-1 shirt. A thing of beauty. This new one just feels a lazy retread of last years.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Duncan Shaw on July 17, 2025, 09:13:13 AM
We already need to ditch the away kit, always lose in it!!
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: London Villan on July 17, 2025, 09:51:54 AM
Some bargains on the shop website at the moment with free delivery.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Duncan Shaw on July 17, 2025, 10:13:09 AM
Long sleeve is only available in store.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: PaulTheVillan on July 17, 2025, 10:33:56 AM
Some bargains on the shop website at the moment with free delivery.

£60 for a polo top. Jeez
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Drummond on July 17, 2025, 10:40:38 AM
Long sleeve is only available in store.

It's online now. £90.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on July 17, 2025, 11:47:42 AM
Would like to get the black 150th anniversary shirt, but not available in my size (M).

£80 is a bit steep anyway, hoping they do a sale at some stage.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: DC1874 on July 17, 2025, 01:59:04 PM
Err why is the new home shirt 5 quid cheaper at JD Sports?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: London Villan on July 17, 2025, 02:04:35 PM
Like the olden days, where the shirts were always cheaper in places like sports direct...
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: darren woolley on July 17, 2025, 02:48:51 PM
I like the new home shirt.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on July 17, 2025, 06:59:01 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwE93EwWEAAQfPM?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: DB on July 17, 2025, 07:14:12 PM
No kids home socks?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: exigo on July 17, 2025, 07:58:38 PM
No Europa patches online, which is shoddy.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on July 17, 2025, 09:25:23 PM
Just had a look on the website. What makes the authentic shirt worth £35 more than the regular shirt?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: eamonn on July 17, 2025, 09:57:01 PM
No kids home socks?

The little cvnts spend half their time running round barefoot anyway.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Drummond on July 18, 2025, 11:41:49 AM
Just had a look on the website. What makes the authentic shirt worth £35 more than the regular shirt?

Thinner material with more holes.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 18, 2025, 12:05:49 PM
Just had a look on the website. What makes the authentic shirt worth £35 more than the regular shirt?

The gold trim on the body is 24 carat gold as opposed to 9 carat.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: DB on July 18, 2025, 01:41:17 PM
No kids home socks?

The little cvnts spend half their time running round barefoot anyway.

Is your kid Stig of the Dump?

He does footy.training in his kit, so will have to wait.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Holte End Stylist on July 21, 2025, 09:35:38 AM
Ordered the new home shirt last Thursday from the club website so this morning when the postman delivers the package I excitedly open it and find my lovely new Villa shirt is actually a kids 4-5 years Leeds Utd kit !!!!
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Demitri_C on July 21, 2025, 02:41:35 PM
Man wish last seasons home kit came in long sleeved that would have been awesome
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Drummond on July 21, 2025, 04:19:05 PM
I don't think they are selling as well as expected, given the number of ICYMI emails from the Villa. Still, they're cheaper than a matchday ticket now.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: andyh on July 21, 2025, 04:39:22 PM
They might not be selling as well as expected because the design is so similar to last year.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Demitri_C on July 21, 2025, 06:59:14 PM
They might not be selling as well as expected because the design is so similar to last year.

Think  you are right andy. Also ghe fact its £80 why would you spend that much on a kit thats very similar  and my opinion not as good. I prefer the claret stripes tbh
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: German James on July 22, 2025, 11:38:42 AM
The stripes should ideally be exactly the same blue as the sleeves.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: rbcuk on July 22, 2025, 11:50:14 AM
3rd shirt, this one who’s leaked it leaked the home one months before and was spot on https://x.com/opaleak/status/1947597512447299747?s=46&t=s_7OtdZds_V67j7otBzxig
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 22, 2025, 11:51:54 AM
Jesus, that's shit.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: villadelph on July 22, 2025, 11:53:27 AM
Reminds me of the Taylormade Ink golf balls, I don’t necessarily hate it.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VILLA MOLE on July 22, 2025, 11:58:09 AM
3rd shirt, this one who’s leaked it leaked the home one months before and was spot on https://x.com/opaleak/status/1947597512447299747?s=46&t=s_7OtdZds_V67j7otBzxig

purple?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Olneythelonely on July 22, 2025, 12:00:44 PM
Jesus, that's shit.

I love it. And I’m a very, very tasteful man.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Sexual Ealing on July 22, 2025, 12:01:47 PM
It's gross.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Drummond on July 22, 2025, 12:04:50 PM
It's good, in an it's so bad it's good kinda way.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Ads on July 22, 2025, 12:05:01 PM
I love it too. Absolutely mental design, has the Trefoil symbol, glorious.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on July 22, 2025, 12:09:30 PM
Arsenal 3rd shirt
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI39YgM8j87RbxyyxKpKoKdN757lOGvcnML7Vpyr545o5-MOgZgk2IbqfnsNogwBdpFQ7jRk1vu5xJtfST9DDMp4xnvJO2SfkSTWGErgIKOyuNtMvrfQvy761t3ZDSGjJtqq1rExiddsArlGMP70zyYu5JhO2tB7LjJatoF4o6ybiBj7SDRghjMHigdNPu/s1600/%20Arsenal%2025-26%20Third%20Kit%20Leaked%20-%20Official%20Pictures%20%20%283%29.jpg)

Real Madrid 3rd shirt

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrFpwdIEl7WIcC_QszqGQ6YYN1WGjJXZ_2E3U_sRUdh2J_BYD2uy8ni2lFNPCYZp8ll__Lz8J5D_qapmyb8_IYsnpEib8lFZ4J2ErS8cKBf3TM0kLoboFAFtMbPXFLVPUKaZb4kOCKieBVuznfKHV4vh5vH3wuKr4pvs8enFTAnKeiX9jKS-yy9B1xsss_/s1600/rm-25-26-third-kit%20%282%29.jpg)

Our 3rd shirt.  ???
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDYhOowIINlXpDFFOoU1QOO5hpTtWNm-nC4RYeKQcy7YwGHQyZz4efsBCE-INEf89lJWN4sLYs3QVOfg9XTvQMdjLpIxoLqVeTA-4GTxudsUbc1F-J7kLqrwwmsBgMATPTPv_6uUsbiuOaMJzKfw7VU_9xHM3wCgOFuc5YuzHPuEA9GVVtJJKyndrHsp_h/s1600/villa-25-26-third-kit%20%283%29.jpg)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwdX4bIWsAAJx2J?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: andyh on July 22, 2025, 12:39:25 PM
Generally, I love everything Villa, I’m a proper happy clapper.

That 3rd kit is fucking horrible.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on July 22, 2025, 12:44:05 PM
Reminds me of decorators overalls.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Smirker on July 22, 2025, 01:01:37 PM
They could've used the standalone lion for this ffs.

All three kits are shit this season. But still miles better than a shit brand like Macron or Kappa so at least there's that.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 22, 2025, 01:08:06 PM
Footy Headlines seem to think it's genuine. They describe it as an artistic and bold design, featuring a white base with a marbled pattern in pastel hues inspired by stained glass windows.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Smirker on July 22, 2025, 01:32:42 PM
It's defo genuine.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: LeeB on July 22, 2025, 01:36:19 PM
They could've used the standalone lion for this ffs.

All three kits are shit this season. But still miles better than a shit brand like Macron or Kappa so at least there's that.

It's got a massive standalone lion on the front in that opaque detail if you look.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: saunders_heroes on July 22, 2025, 01:39:38 PM
I love it. I also really like Arsenal’s minimalist canon badge. I wish we’d do something similar with the lion.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 22, 2025, 01:40:07 PM
I'm not sold on it but it's a third kit, it's a bit different, and it's better than the Arsenal and Real Madrid efforts above. I suspect it's also a kit that will look better on the players on TV, than it does in the leaked pictures.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on July 22, 2025, 01:49:15 PM
I'm not sold on it but it's a third kit, it's a bit different, and it's better than the Arsenal and Real Madrid efforts above. I suspect it's also a kit that will look better on the players on TV, than it does in the leaked pictures.
It's definitely not better.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 22, 2025, 02:12:51 PM
I'm not sold on it but it's a third kit, it's a bit different, and it's better than the Arsenal and Real Madrid efforts above. I suspect it's also a kit that will look better on the players on TV, than it does in the leaked pictures.

It's definitely not better.

The big flappy collars on the Arsenal shirt means it's a no from me. The Real Madrid effort looks like a poor man's Chelsea shirt, and no one wants that.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: villadelph on July 22, 2025, 03:52:33 PM
from what I can see on social media, it seems like people like it.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on July 22, 2025, 04:22:11 PM
from what I can see on social media, it seems like people like it.
I'm seeing now that it's likely to be a fake. Similar but claimed to be a Chinese fake.TF
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: JUAN PABLO on July 22, 2025, 06:01:30 PM
Ill wait to see it on Rodrygo on the pitch :)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 22, 2025, 06:04:55 PM
I generally like 3rd kits that are different, but that's crap. The blue splodges look like sweat stains under the arms.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Smirker on July 22, 2025, 07:32:27 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/dwBf8yrk/Screenshot-20250722-192752.png)

Could have had this. Don't know how to make the lion the same colour as the sponsor and trefoil sorry.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 22, 2025, 07:35:10 PM
Yuck.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 22, 2025, 07:48:46 PM
Could have had this. Don't know how to make the lion the same colour as the sponsor and trefoil sorry.

It's only a small change but it does make easier to see Jesus's face on the front.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: DC1874 on July 22, 2025, 07:49:24 PM
After seeing the Real Madrid and Gunners 3rd shirts I'm really disappointed with that effort - I wonder of the twats at Adidas Corp recommended a late change after a much better 3rd option was made available via DHGate - saw a kid at Walsall last week sporting one when asking for an autograph, it looked 100 times better than that abomination.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: paul_e on July 22, 2025, 08:19:44 PM
Arsenal kit is decent (if a bit safe) but the real one is fucking awful.

If that is ours then I like it, the 3rd kit should always be something a bit weird.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on July 22, 2025, 08:36:15 PM
Hearing it could be a fake now but here are some examples of other teams trefoil and 3rd kits.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghdyNhMP854zTxagwwwVdFBFyq0LZIlGFE7g_rCxigsiGnnlgEUrcecTWhBrx3hFWR1edhDl3aHRF_Ir0ccefSSmBG_SolZHFgwJLwJCk3q93LkA4eU1gE82nwmqqZ4Cd2aJtd-P7kkdM-t05Y7QH9GT7XvvcPsVkm7XmXduIzj-H8ysn8mK7fBpltF4zd/s1600/liverpool%2025%2026%20third%20kit%20%282%29.jpg)

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLLROXMVGcg8egHzKGbzlOIrWiMToOvMzdEQO_f0YNVGvnTBbAQbBQiiZ1hRSxAGj_vc1hY-_JizQT7QaBThZHvj0TyCjer8NYxUK3oGLS4wh6G2C43Xweg_tiKMzM2CswhcIgldFasipznBJCROAiD5NP_Pgj5aWj66F5raVivkcT-D_SWrzfoRXfO9GU/s1600/man-utd-25-26-third-kit%20%281%29.jpg)
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrO2MY7QR2AELSoON11CnoIll0qAiLMk-XxsZMlxHYEUaQ_g2uaS3_ah6sls2Cejo9cb1J2wBQxMZ1iCYySNcDdAWNM8ZgN6sYC2FZgvTtGvBySFwQkibYmilFr9x6yADthOdP-LPYVLy4z5q9T8qGitWeW86DIP2nC4z2hRVThG7zuLZkWnPasDiTRanB/s1600/Juventus%2025-26%20Third%20Kit%20Leaked%20-%20Inspired%20by%20Piedmont%20Vineyards%20%20%281%29.jpg)
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjORD841Y7F2Y2CGtZtw0aAA6EfvxdhNIMiODP84lZMbPVz-xpCcLsqKeRobj6e929_AC6-jzyWCF68350-vGPL9L82IsLtJmMF8FBTZUJwghEv4B9gQBV_A2gSyRf-5IPzrCEVry6ZKvzmAv8sNyhnU5zm6P0murqaIfsNzEopSSMNHL8cyM-6Cj76D0XP/s1600/Bayern%20M%C3%BCnchen%2025-26%20Oktoberfest%20Kit%20Leaked%20%281%29.jpg)
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB9_3cgdypLRnys04bYQ_P7w5HAXVcVMPLKA-QnzAZ7tW2D8mDz3RWBUaUPFSgO6hHFOP7sb-15GgGc6KtT4OC7USQWAGA0no074TsyRGOLG5enOb8iHAkrjk7fru-6oyY3YJ7mwheKGkbf9PzpT8WttScVQ3WGP9Z696hsir5zZCjMxMbLknygwIL0GLY/s1600/AS%20Roma%2025-26%20Third%20Kit%20Leaked%20%20%283%29.jpg)
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWn6dC4MfH9j50w3GPbK7ZeDqBz7JkjKyBWi-WxPhyW0gsO76aPC9bMIOCQfQ8xn3kpU6YMfmf7LZLDNf_drhayXEF9Sk9nHkfjjilXwZ7mxzsu8jLnK_WAUZyyguRcKm-xrNHYUu0TSCA7eFAePTjkZiFHMnX9vJ755vxdeVc4t15bZxwc_lFS4woLXI8/s1000/nufc-25-26-third-kit%20%286%29.jpg)

Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on July 22, 2025, 08:38:48 PM
...and then theirs Forest Greens.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwY3GJHWAAAV8K_?format=jpg&name=900x900)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 22, 2025, 08:42:49 PM
Would be alright if the shorts were black, IMO.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 22, 2025, 08:44:14 PM
Hearing it could be a fake now but here are some examples of other teams trefoil and 3rd kits.

They're all pretty dreadful apart from the Yanited kit which looks quite smart.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 22, 2025, 08:52:05 PM
...and then theirs Forest Greens.

The shirts have been recycled from Bet Lynch's old wardrobe, so it's eco-friendly.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on July 22, 2025, 08:54:16 PM
...and then theirs Forest Greens.

The shirts have been recycled from Bet Lynch's old wardrobe, so it's eco-friendly.

Or Del Boys bedroom.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Clampy on July 22, 2025, 09:03:19 PM
...and then theirs Forest Greens.

The shirts have been recycled from Bet Lynch's old wardrobe, so it's eco-friendly.

Do they still convert away fans piss into pitch fertiliser?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Smirker on July 22, 2025, 11:59:42 PM
Hearing it could be a fake now but here are some examples of other teams trefoil and 3rd kits.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghdyNhMP854zTxagwwwVdFBFyq0LZIlGFE7g_rCxigsiGnnlgEUrcecTWhBrx3hFWR1edhDl3aHRF_Ir0ccefSSmBG_SolZHFgwJLwJCk3q93LkA4eU1gE82nwmqqZ4Cd2aJtd-P7kkdM-t05Y7QH9GT7XvvcPsVkm7XmXduIzj-H8ysn8mK7fBpltF4zd/s1600/liverpool%2025%2026%20third%20kit%20%282%29.jpg)

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLLROXMVGcg8egHzKGbzlOIrWiMToOvMzdEQO_f0YNVGvnTBbAQbBQiiZ1hRSxAGj_vc1hY-_JizQT7QaBThZHvj0TyCjer8NYxUK3oGLS4wh6G2C43Xweg_tiKMzM2CswhcIgldFasipznBJCROAiD5NP_Pgj5aWj66F5raVivkcT-D_SWrzfoRXfO9GU/s1600/man-utd-25-26-third-kit%20%281%29.jpg)

These are beautiful.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: villadelph on July 23, 2025, 01:27:11 AM
hope we get a stand alone lion
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: darren woolley on July 23, 2025, 08:09:43 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/dwBf8yrk/Screenshot-20250722-192752.png)

Could have had this. Don't know how to make the lion the same colour as the sponsor and trefoil sorry.


I like it.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: stevo_st on July 23, 2025, 09:25:42 AM
Is it inspired by the leaky urinals?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: ChicagoLion on July 23, 2025, 09:27:25 AM
Is it inspired by the leaky urinals?
splashback chic.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on July 23, 2025, 10:03:14 AM
Hearing it could be a fake now but here are some examples of other teams trefoil and 3rd kits.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghdyNhMP854zTxagwwwVdFBFyq0LZIlGFE7g_rCxigsiGnnlgEUrcecTWhBrx3hFWR1edhDl3aHRF_Ir0ccefSSmBG_SolZHFgwJLwJCk3q93LkA4eU1gE82nwmqqZ4Cd2aJtd-P7kkdM-t05Y7QH9GT7XvvcPsVkm7XmXduIzj-H8ysn8mK7fBpltF4zd/s1600/liverpool%2025%2026%20third%20kit%20%282%29.jpg)

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLLROXMVGcg8egHzKGbzlOIrWiMToOvMzdEQO_f0YNVGvnTBbAQbBQiiZ1hRSxAGj_vc1hY-_JizQT7QaBThZHvj0TyCjer8NYxUK3oGLS4wh6G2C43Xweg_tiKMzM2CswhcIgldFasipznBJCROAiD5NP_Pgj5aWj66F5raVivkcT-D_SWrzfoRXfO9GU/s1600/man-utd-25-26-third-kit%20%281%29.jpg)

These are beautiful.
Agree man, love those retro style shirts from the 80's/90's.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 23, 2025, 10:15:54 AM
hope we get a stand alone lion

Standing alone in the round badge? Agreed.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: London Villan on July 23, 2025, 10:58:51 AM
Looking at those designs, you’d think ours would be plain white, blue stripes, claret badges and logos.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on July 23, 2025, 11:17:20 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/dwBf8yrk/Screenshot-20250722-192752.png)

Could have had this. Don't know how to make the lion the same colour as the sponsor and trefoil sorry.


I like it.
It's not a legit rep. Heard it will be a stand alone lion and some colour changes.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Hookeysmith on July 23, 2025, 01:53:18 PM
Looks very Wet Spam
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Smirker on July 23, 2025, 03:05:14 PM
https://www.footyheadlines.com/2024/11/aston-villa-25-26-third-kit.html?ALEti=VQAF0

Might actually buy one.

Bet the star is on it.

Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 23, 2025, 04:49:56 PM
The star is in the (disgraced) badge if you look closely.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Garyth on July 23, 2025, 07:14:32 PM
https://www.footyheadlines.com/2024/11/aston-villa-25-26-third-kit.html?ALEti=VQAF0



I actually really like it.

As a rule I prefer minimalist, but I do also believe the third kit should embrace more ‘out there’ design options.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Grande Pablo on July 23, 2025, 08:59:02 PM
Interested to see a long sleeved version.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 23, 2025, 09:01:19 PM
Top tip: create the long-sleeved experience without paying extra by having someone cut your arms off at the elbow (don't try it yourself, you can never manage the second one).
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: pauliewalnuts on July 23, 2025, 11:56:42 PM
Why does everything have to be ‘inspired’ by something. The gas lamp, stained glass, that shit fucking song, the holte end blah blah whatever.

Just make it look nice so young people want to buy lots of them.

Down with this pseudo arty bullshit. No good ever came of it.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: LeeB on July 24, 2025, 10:59:13 AM
Why does everything have to be ‘inspired’ by something. The gas lamp, stained glass, that shit fucking song, the holte end blah blah whatever.

Just make it look nice so young people want to buy lots of them.

Down with this pseudo arty bullshit. No good ever came of it.

I read this thread with amazement at times, that people, full grown adults, can get so worked up about a detail on an item with limited scope for changing such things but which must do so every 12 months for maximum exploitation.

I would also bet my house that at least one poster will do so whilst not giving a second thought to the fact they've recently been spotted in public wearing sandals with socks.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 24, 2025, 11:01:23 AM
I would also bet my house that at least one poster will do so whilst not giving a second thought to the fact they've recently been spotted in public wearing sandals with socks.

Name and shame, we can't be allowing those sorts of people on here.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VILLA MOLE on July 24, 2025, 11:02:58 AM
I would also bet my house that at least one poster will do so whilst not giving a second thought to the fact they've recently been spotted in public wearing sandals with socks.

Name and shame, we can't be allowing those sorts of people on here.

I think it is cool now sadly
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on July 24, 2025, 11:05:13 AM
Why does everything have to be ‘inspired’ by something. The gas lamp, stained glass, that shit fucking song, the holte end blah blah whatever.

Just make it look nice so young people want to buy lots of them.

Down with this pseudo arty bullshit. No good ever came of it.

I read this thread with amazement at times, that people, full grown adults, can get so worked up about a detail on an item with limited scope for changing such things but which must do so every 12 months for maximum exploitation.

I would also bet my house that at least one poster will do so whilst not giving a second thought to the fact they've recently been spotted in public wearing sandals with socks.
They're called sliders now, Grandad.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Somniloquism on July 24, 2025, 01:13:42 PM
New travel gear on sale (https://shop.avfc.co.uk/?query=Z.N.E&_ref=p-SRP:m-SEARCH&_s=bm-FI-PSC-AVFC-EDITORIAL-ZNETRAVEL&_gl=1*69whu1*_gcl_au*MzQ0NjAyMzc0LjE3NTEzNTgxNTk.).

Quote
Villa sported the new adidas Z.N.E travel collection as they jetted off to the USA

(https://img.gc.avfcservices.co.uk/fit-in/1400x1400/24d98ad0-687e-11f0-8799-61fc2474e290.jpg)

Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dick Edwards on July 24, 2025, 01:41:28 PM
That training top is lovely
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: darren woolley on July 24, 2025, 02:57:15 PM
It's really nice.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Smirker on July 24, 2025, 05:32:33 PM
I wear sliders with socks all the time.

Nothing wrong with it.

I don't care if the fashionistas of H&V disapprove. I will continue to wear sliders with socks.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Rory on July 24, 2025, 05:41:18 PM
I wear sliders with socks all the time.

Nothing wrong with it.

I don't care if the fashionistas of H&V disapprove. I will continue to wear sliders with socks.

I'd always rather somebody wear socks so I don't have to see their disgusting feet.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Smirker on July 24, 2025, 05:47:02 PM
I wear sliders with socks all the time.

Nothing wrong with it.

I don't care if the fashionistas of H&V disapprove. I will continue to wear sliders with socks.

I'd always rather somebody wear socks so I don't have to see their disgusting feet.

Women have told me my feet are really beautiful. They are jealous of them. They might be my best feature tbh.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 24, 2025, 06:00:11 PM
This is how you get the ladies

(https://preview.redd.it/xn6qyq8ijj931.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=c62fc5fdace7649ff51196e05db6a7bfc9d757a0)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 24, 2025, 06:15:58 PM
I didn't think Rory would be that tanned.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Rory on July 24, 2025, 06:21:50 PM
I didn't think Rory would be that tanned.

I'm certainly not.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 24, 2025, 06:43:48 PM
Name and shame, we can't be allowing those sorts of people on here.

I think it is cool now sadly

File under people telling us Crocs, vintage wash jeans, flares (once was enough) and sporty 'Dad' trainers are "cool". I even read a piece last week in which they suggested that Paul Mescal had perfected the art of wearing shorts.

(https://www.mrporter.com/content/images/cms/ycm/resource/blob/25301592/746cb61ac8586e10caf3d83e061fbfb1/02-jpg-1--data.jpg/w1500_q80.jpg)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Rory on July 24, 2025, 06:48:03 PM
Name and shame, we can't be allowing those sorts of people on here.

I think it is cool now sadly

File under people telling us Crocs, vintage wash jeans, flares (once was enough) and sporty 'Dad' trainers are "cool". I even read a piece last week in which they suggested that Paul Mescal had perfected the art of wearing shorts.

(https://www.mrporter.com/content/images/cms/ycm/resource/blob/25301592/746cb61ac8586e10caf3d83e061fbfb1/02-jpg-1--data.jpg/w1500_q80.jpg)

Just looks like somebody stole his trousers.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: AV82EC on July 24, 2025, 06:49:56 PM
Name and shame, we can't be allowing those sorts of people on here.

I think it is cool now sadly

File under people telling us Crocs, vintage wash jeans, flares (once was enough) and sporty 'Dad' trainers are "cool". I even read a piece last week in which they suggested that Paul Mescal had perfected the art of wearing shorts.

(https://www.mrporter.com/content/images/cms/ycm/resource/blob/25301592/746cb61ac8586e10caf3d83e061fbfb1/02-jpg-1--data.jpg/w1500_q80.jpg)

Holy fuck what abomination is this? I realise as a
Bloke in his late 50s I’m hardly the target audience for cutting edge fashion but shorts of that length with socks and loafers. Holy moly.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on July 24, 2025, 06:56:27 PM
Name and shame, we can't be allowing those sorts of people on here.

I think it is cool now sadly

File under people telling us Crocs, vintage wash jeans, flares (once was enough) and sporty 'Dad' trainers are "cool". I even read a piece last week in which they suggested that Paul Mescal had perfected the art of wearing shorts.

(https://www.mrporter.com/content/images/cms/ycm/resource/blob/25301592/746cb61ac8586e10caf3d83e061fbfb1/02-jpg-1--data.jpg/w1500_q80.jpg)
He's basically said, "Love Michael Jackson, don't like his trousers though, so....."
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 24, 2025, 06:58:04 PM
Holy fuck what abomination is this? I realise as a
Bloke in his late 50s I’m hardly the target audience for cutting edge fashion but shorts of that length with socks and loafers. Holy moly.

I was of a similar view.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Demitri_C on July 24, 2025, 08:53:41 PM
Jesus, that's shit.

I love it. And I’m a very, very tasteful man.

In  world's  first i actually agree with you on something! I quite like this kit. The navy stripes look great as does the badge
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Olneythelonely on July 24, 2025, 11:21:35 PM
I’ve changed my mind. I hate it.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on July 26, 2025, 08:00:36 PM
Some of the official Aston Villa x Adidas Originals - Terrace Icons Collection.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwzY5-GXcAAq1n2?format=jpg&name=large)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwzY6nIXIAAx1G-?format=jpg&name=large)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwzY7Q0WgAAfk3u?format=jpg&name=large)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwzY75ZXUAAlM9b?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 26, 2025, 08:39:03 PM
If those are real they are going to sell very well. Although I imagine they will be obnoxiously priced.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on July 26, 2025, 08:45:38 PM
If those are real they are going to sell very well. Although I imagine they will be obnoxiously priced.
About £70 for the top one and £100 for the trackie.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Ian. on July 26, 2025, 09:41:36 PM
They are very smart, nice. I was gutted last year when our leisure clothing hadn’t quite caught up.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Demitri_C on July 26, 2025, 09:42:39 PM
Some of the official Aston Villa x Adidas Originals - Terrace Icons Collection.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwzY5-GXcAAq1n2?format=jpg&name=large)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwzY6nIXIAAx1G-?format=jpg&name=large)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwzY7Q0WgAAfk3u?format=jpg&name=large)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwzY75ZXUAAlM9b?format=jpg&name=large)

That last one 😍
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 26, 2025, 09:50:39 PM
That last one 😍

Yes that's very nice, but I'm not 100% sure about blue trim on cream when it's a Villa top.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: algy on July 26, 2025, 10:02:04 PM
There's some nice stuff there.  Just wish that bottom top had a splash of claret on it, then I'd be all over that like a rash.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Somniloquism on July 26, 2025, 10:06:44 PM
There's some nice stuff there.  Just wish that bottom top had a splash of claret on it, then I'd be all over that like a rash.

Easy enough to add yourself by wearing it around the Wood or jusr being a tad careless with some wine.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Demitri_C on July 26, 2025, 10:26:01 PM
That last one 😍

Yes that's very nice, but I'm not 100% sure about blue trim on cream when it's a Villa top.

 I really like the navy stripes looks beautiful  i would definitely  buy that !
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 26, 2025, 10:31:51 PM
That last one 😍

Yes that's very nice, but I'm not 100% sure about blue trim on cream when it's a Villa top.

 I really like the navy stripes looks beautiful  i would definitely  buy that !

We'll allow it, given blue and white are also the national colours of Greece. We'll continue to monitor the situation.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on July 26, 2025, 10:33:27 PM
That last one 😍

Yes that's very nice, but I'm not 100% sure about blue trim on cream when it's a Villa top.

It is nice but it’s got a hint of Chelsea or Rangers about it.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VILLA MOLE on July 26, 2025, 10:42:09 PM
gosh i want all of them
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on July 26, 2025, 10:52:20 PM
Apart from the home top I don't think any apparel needs the colours of claret and blue all over them. It's part of the adidas icon range, with the iconic badge and the iconic trefoil logo. The cream and blue looks very nice, bring on more colourways like that.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: AV84 on July 26, 2025, 10:59:41 PM
There's some nice stuff there.  Just wish that bottom top had a splash of claret on it, then I'd be all over that like a rash.

Colour scheme looks similar to the leaked supposed 3rd kit.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Smirker on July 26, 2025, 11:11:59 PM
That last one 😍

Yes that's very nice, but I'm not 100% sure about blue trim on cream when it's a Villa top.

It is nice but it’s got a hint of Chelsea or Rangers about it.

I thought Real Madrid.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: nigel on July 27, 2025, 09:29:10 AM
That last one 😍

Yes that's very nice, but I'm not 100% sure about blue trim on cream when it's a Villa top.

Might be my eyes, it is early, but I’m seeing a hint of purple rather than navy blue
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 27, 2025, 10:54:41 AM
That last one 😍

Yes that's very nice, but I'm not 100% sure about blue trim on cream when it's a Villa top.

Might be my eyes, it is early, but I’m seeing a hint of purple rather than navy blue

You probably thought the dress was white and gold as well. :)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: AV84 on July 27, 2025, 11:59:12 AM
That last one 😍

Yes that's very nice, but I'm not 100% sure about blue trim on cream when it's a Villa top.

Might be my eyes, it is early, but I’m seeing a hint of purple rather than navy blue

Its the same as the 3rd kit, which everyone said was purple.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: nigel on July 27, 2025, 07:10:53 PM
That last one 😍

Yes that's very nice, but I'm not 100% sure about blue trim on cream when it's a Villa top.

Might be my eyes, it is early, but I’m seeing a hint of purple rather than navy blue

You probably thought the dress was white and gold as well. :)

😂
I should’ve gone to specsavers…
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 03, 2025, 01:46:11 PM
If anyone is interested in old kits like me , I found this really interesting

sorry if im not allowed to post peoples pods

31 minutes onwards was good

Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 03, 2025, 03:47:36 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/kVX7v4sf/IMG-7220.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kVX7v4sf)

(https://i.ibb.co/JFcSZc6G/IMG-7221.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JFcSZc6G)

i post what i want (https://imgbb.com/)

This would be a nice change up for a future home kit.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 03, 2025, 03:48:25 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/kVX7v4sf/IMG-7220.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kVX7v4sf)

(https://i.ibb.co/JFcSZc6G/IMG-7221.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JFcSZc6G)



 (https://imgbb.com/)

This would be a nice change up for a future home kit.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Smirker on August 03, 2025, 04:09:55 PM
New kit looks better on the players and in game. Looks fresher.

I want the third kit. Reckon it'll be OK.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 03, 2025, 04:19:50 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/kVX7v4sf/IMG-7220.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kVX7v4sf)

(https://i.ibb.co/JFcSZc6G/IMG-7221.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JFcSZc6G)

i post what i want (https://imgbb.com/)

This would be a nice change up for a future home kit.

Get in the bin.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: London Villan on August 03, 2025, 04:44:16 PM
Can't beat a tribute to being relegated to the third division. It's a no from me.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VILLA MOLE on August 03, 2025, 05:11:42 PM
Can't beat a tribute to being relegated to the third division. It's a no from me.

yes but it is a nice kit .  I liked the Henson kit during our demise
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 03, 2025, 05:27:10 PM
Can't beat a tribute to being relegated to the third division. It's a no from me.

yes but it is a nice kit .  I liked the Henson kit during our demise

Good lord, that was horrible.

I wonder if that's part of a 'memories' thing, because when i think of it, and relegation, that's sad times, but when I think of when I used to wear it, when I went off to be a student, that's very good times.

But if you take the emotional part out, it was awful.

Mind you, at least it stopped any more boring arguments about the badge for a bit.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 03, 2025, 05:32:21 PM
The Henson kit was utter shit. Not just because of how we ended up that year but can you imagine it now if our badge was just AVFC. Fucking hell. I’ll take a which way should the lion face argument all day over that.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VILLA MOLE on August 03, 2025, 05:42:06 PM
well the claret was decent.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 03, 2025, 05:51:48 PM
It was probably our worst ever home kit.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VILLA MOLE on August 03, 2025, 06:08:46 PM
It was probably our worst ever home kit.


oh i don’t know we have had a couple of purple numbers
s
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Allan C on August 03, 2025, 06:09:38 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/kVX7v4sf/IMG-7220.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kVX7v4sf)

(https://i.ibb.co/JFcSZc6G/IMG-7221.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JFcSZc6G)

i post what i want (https://imgbb.com/)

This would be a nice change up for a future home kit.

Get in the bin.
This was my first ever kit and so it’s my favourite. I had both and particularly liked the away. Loved the badge too
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: nigel on August 03, 2025, 09:43:54 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/kVX7v4sf/IMG-7220.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kVX7v4sf)

(https://i.ibb.co/JFcSZc6G/IMG-7221.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JFcSZc6G)

i post what i want (https://imgbb.com/)

This would be a nice change up for a future home kit.

My first Villa kit, which is why I have a soft spot for the all claret top and one reason why I loved the Luke top
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: AV84 on August 03, 2025, 09:48:21 PM
I noticed on this year's FPL squad graphics the 3 claret and blue clubs all look like completely different colours. West Ham looks dark red, Burnley looks purple, and ours looks almost chocolatey brown.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Dick Edwards on August 04, 2025, 09:25:31 AM
I had that Docherty kit. I remember the badge coming unattached and my Mom having to sew it on herself.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 04, 2025, 10:14:50 AM
Our new training gear looks quite nice

https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1952293482988785860?s=46
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: darren woolley on August 04, 2025, 10:42:26 AM
Our new training gear looks quite nice

https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1952293482988785860?s=46

They are nice.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Demitri_C on August 04, 2025, 02:08:18 PM
Not bad at all to be honest
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: aldridgeboy on August 06, 2025, 06:16:00 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/nsZZz7kH/IMG-7954.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nsZZz7kH)

On Twitter. Suggestions it’s 3rd kit Goalie top.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: eamonn on August 06, 2025, 06:24:39 PM
Our new training gear looks quite nice

https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1952293482988785860?s=46

Hmm, we rarely go blue as a main colour for good reason. This has more of an Argentina away vibe.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 06, 2025, 06:37:00 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/nsZZz7kH/IMG-7954.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nsZZz7kH)

On Twitter. Suggestions it’s 3rd kit Goalie top.

That's not Emi modelling it, he must be on his way.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VancouverLion on August 06, 2025, 06:42:45 PM
I was really hoping the 3rd kit would just have the rampant Lion and not the full naff badge.
Oh well.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Somniloquism on August 06, 2025, 06:49:28 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/nsZZz7kH/IMG-7954.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nsZZz7kH)

On Twitter. Suggestions it’s 3rd kit Goalie top.

That's not Emi modelling it, he must be on his way.

Just after we did all our training gear in Argie colours to keep him as well.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 06, 2025, 07:32:27 PM
That third kit is nice.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on August 06, 2025, 09:39:40 PM
The Roma keeper had the yellow version of that on
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Smirker on August 06, 2025, 09:50:01 PM
That would suggest we aren't using the lone lion.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: VillaTim on August 06, 2025, 09:56:02 PM
The sweat issue is back
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: PhilVill on August 07, 2025, 09:47:28 AM

(https://i.ibb.co/nsZZz7kH/IMG-7954.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nsZZz7kH)

On Twitter. Suggestions it’s 3rd kit Goalie top.

Ooo, really like that. Nice and simple 👍
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Tuscans on August 08, 2025, 07:50:08 PM
Courtois wearing the Real Madrid 3rd keeper shirt. Sleeve trim apart, identical.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gx0Ktn0WkAAENn6?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: villadelph on August 09, 2025, 02:46:44 PM
Was the long sleeve away shirt always in the club shop? I don’t remember seeing it until this morning..
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Smirker on August 09, 2025, 03:39:46 PM
Where the fuck is our third kit? Hurry up!
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: aj2k77 on August 09, 2025, 04:11:48 PM
Courtois wearing the Real Madrid 3rd keeper shirt. Sleeve trim apart, identical.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gx0Ktn0WkAAENn6?format=jpg&name=large)

Bellingham looks a right arrogant twat.
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on August 09, 2025, 05:28:39 PM
Have they been ordered to look like mannequins?
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 09, 2025, 06:03:55 PM
"AI, generate the most boring football shirt in the most boring colour imaginable".
Title: Re: Kits 25/26
Post by: Demitri_C on August 09, 2025, 07:05:34 PM
Courtois wearing the Real Madrid 3rd keeper shirt. Sleeve trim apart, identical.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gx0Ktn0WkAAENn6?format=jpg&name=large)

Bellingham looks a right arrogant twat.

Thats because he is one
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