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Their gear maybe quality but the shirts they have produced for Liverpool are shockers. I dread to think what abominations they would make our our claret and blue.
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Their gear maybe quality but the shirts they have produced for Liverpool are shockers. I dread to think what abominations they would make our our claret and blue.
Not claiming this one at all as it comes from a very reputable member of this parish, but Under Armour is being rumoured to be the kit supplier for next season replacing Macron. If indeed this is confirmed they are an excellent brand with some of the world's top athletes promoting their products.
New Balance supply Liverpool's kit don't they?
New Balance supply Liverpool's kit don't they?
Yeah, the brand people took the piss out of you for wearing at school cos Nike were too fucking dear (see also Hi-Tec and Gola).
Not claiming this one at all as it comes from a very reputable member of this parish, but Under Armour is being rumoured to be the kit supplier for next season replacing Macron. If indeed this is confirmed they are an excellent brand with some of the world's top athletes promoting their products.
There's an open goal waiting for someone to toe poke it home if ever I saw one...
i would like to see a decent adidas or umbro kit
under armour pppfffttt
for me no contest
do i want a leisurewear with macron or under armour or adidas, nike, umbro. the same way i wouldnt wear jeans from primark
all about personal preference
They are certainly now a big name but their quality is average and it's hideously overpriced IMO.
Give me New Balance footwear over Nike any day. Says the bloke with 5 pairs (winky thing)
They are certainly now a big name but their quality is average and it's hideously overpriced IMO.
So like every brand then? Do you remember the fiasco that was Nike when we had them and the tat they produced at the end of that deal?
I don't buy replica shirts (on account of being a grown man in my 40s, as it happens) but I think the Macron shirts have been shit ugly.
They reek of the lower leagues.
Andy Murray wears Under Armour kit. They're a growing brand worldwide.Great, we'll fit in to the dour ambassadors basket for them then!! ;-)
And paid a pretty big chunk for the privilege.I don't buy replica shirts (on account of being a grown man in my 40s, as it happens) but I think the Macron shirts have been shit ugly.
They reek of the lower leagues.
Correct. This is because they only get gigs with pub teams. Like us.
Are you sure it's Under Armor and not Under Taker ?
Under Armour are all over the shop at the moment. Every time I watch something on the old box of light there is someone with the u sign on their chest. I was actually quite surprised we seem to have got someone that is half decent. Maybe I am easily swayed.
I'd go with Fred Perry and have the team run out to 'Nothing but a heartache' by the Flirtations
Brigada's Keep the faith flag would also fit in nicely
I'd go with Fred Perry and have the team run out to 'Nothing but a heartache' by the Flirtations
Brigada's Keep the faith flag would also fit in nicely
you are just starting the hurt all over again. ktf
I'd go with Fred Perry and have the team run out to 'Nothing but a heartache' by the Flirtations
Brigada's Keep the faith flag would also fit in nicely
you are just starting the hurt all over again. ktf
Leave Bon Jovi out of it. Things are shit enough as it is!
I'd go with Fred Perry and have the team run out to 'Nothing but a heartache' by the Flirtations
Brigada's Keep the faith flag would also fit in nicely
you are just starting the hurt all over again. ktf
Leave Bon Jovi out of it. Things are shit enough as it is!
We are living on a wing and a prayer.
Sorry.
I'd go with Fred Perry and have the team run out to 'Nothing but a heartache' by the Flirtations
Brigada's Keep the faith flag would also fit in nicely
you are just starting the hurt all over again. ktf
Leave Bon Jovi out of it. Things are shit enough as it is!
We are living on a wing and a prayer.
Sorry.
well we are half way there
Under Armour are all over the shop at the moment. Every time I watch something on the old box of light there is someone with the u sign on their chest. I was actually quite surprised we seem to have got someone that is half decent. Maybe I am easily swayed.
gabby used to work on the docks
gabbyused toshould work on the docks
His legs have been on strike,
He's down on his luck,
It's tough....
Oh god, what have I done?
Unleashed the inner poodle rocker of far too many people. I'm sorry. Really sorry.
Under Armour do awful kits. They're designs are a mess, a lot like how Americans design their cars....and how Americans run their football clubs, a mess!
Whilst I have a preference for Adidas or Puma strips I would be happy with anyone who knows what claret and blue looks like, as opposed to the purple and lilac monstrosities inflicted upon us by some colour blind Italians at Macron.Adidas or Puma for me too. Better quality fabrics.
Under Armour's Sao Paulo kits:Why can't we sign Ganso! (Paolo Henrique) - been in Brasil for ages - and could be on our radar.
(http://futbolfinanzas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Under-Armour-S%C3%A3o-Paulo-1024x512.jpg)
Burnley's Puma kit this year is a horror show.I know that Burnley is more relevant because of the colours, but that Watford kit is awful as well.
Under Armour's Sao Paulo kits:Why can't we sign Ganso! (Paolo Henrique) - been in Brasil for ages - and could be on our radar.
(http://futbolfinanzas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Under-Armour-S%C3%A3o-Paulo-1024x512.jpg)
Not sure I get that reference - but I really like how he plays.Under Armour's Sao Paulo kits:Why can't we sign Ganso! (Paolo Henrique) - been in Brasil for ages - and could be on our radar.
(http://futbolfinanzas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Under-Armour-S%C3%A3o-Paulo-1024x512.jpg)
The Great Ganso?
I've had a load of UA kit, running tops, leggings and jackets, always been very high quality.Really? So why are they spelling "Armour" the proper way and not the septic "Armor" way? Was their founder a Brit or an Aussie? ???
Founded in Baltimore, it's all in the game yo.
That is a curiousity I'd not previously considered. In Ameriglish it would normally be spelt "Armor."I've had a load of UA kit, running tops, leggings and jackets, always been very high quality.Really? So why are they spelling "Armour" the proper way and not the septic "Armor" way? Was their founder a Brit or an Aussie? ???
Founded in Baltimore, it's all in the game yo.
That is a curiousity I'd not previously considered. In Ameriglish it would normally be spelt "Armor."I've had a load of UA kit, running tops, leggings and jackets, always been very high quality.Really? So why are they spelling "Armour" the proper way and not the septic "Armor" way? Was their founder a Brit or an Aussie? ???
Founded in Baltimore, it's all in the game yo.
A kit Supplier ~~ for a Championship side, providing MORE than for a Premier team??
At WHL ~ UA ~ they flood the place out on televised matches, with banner LCDs, static billboards etc.
Because Spurs have a European as well as a Premier TV audience.
UA will not be seduced by a possible dozen TV matches, especially if the toon go down ~ they will get the most matches. We'll have Blues/Derby/Wolves...possibly Walsall as our big TV moments. UA are in the stratosphere of up-market at the mo' ~~~ we can't really expect them.
Neither can we really expect any company to pay us MORE when we are no longer a Prem side.
Unless our previous deal was cabbage shreds !
...and who negotiated that one... :D
Tom Fox admitted at the AGM that there will be a new kit supplier. Did not say who though but I believe he said it will be an increase on the current deal even if relegated
Tom Fox admitted at the AGM that there will be a new kit supplier. Did not say who though but I believe he said it will be an increase on the current deal even if relegated
i dont believe that for a minute
it has been quoted there will be a significant financial reduction if we are relegated
Bring back Umbro and all will be forgiven.
A kit Supplier ~~ for a Championship side, providing MORE than for a Premier team??
At WHL ~ UA ~ they flood the place out on televised matches, with banner LCDs, static billboards etc.
Because Spurs have a European as well as a Premier TV audience.
UA will not be seduced by a possible dozen TV matches, especially if the toon go down ~ they will get the most matches. We'll have Blues/Derby/Wolves...possibly Walsall as our big TV moments. UA are in the stratosphere of up-market at the mo' ~~~ we can't really expect them.
Neither can we really expect any company to pay us MORE when we are no longer a Prem side.
Unless our previous deal was cabbage shreds !
...and who negotiated that one... :D
I have no issues with Under Armour...they do make quality sport and leisure wear.
It will be the design of the kit that may or may not bring about complaints, but I'm sure the quality will be there.
So you want the club to spend money but not bring any in?
So you want the club to spend money but not bring any in?
No, it was more about us avoiding relegation at any cost.
I'm quite looking forward to UA. The Macron kits have been largely awful. I'm still disappointed we've never seen an Adidas Villa kit though.
i would like to see a decent adidas or umbro kit
under armour pppfffttt
I'm quite looking forward to UA. The Macron kits have been largely awful. I'm still disappointed we've never seen an Adidas Villa kit though.
I'm sure something like this would have gone down a storm!
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I am struggling to understand but I really like this post. Its like a word connumndrum or cryptic crossword or something, ill save it for lunchtime. For what its worth I would imagine that the new deal will be heavily claused depending on us going down and when we come back up and numbered accordingly. It is easy to believe that even the bottom line of it will be more lucrative than a deal struck 4 years ago though
I doubt it. They will pay us X amount to supply X amount of shirts. They will also be able to flog our shirts through other retailers which will be more profitable for them as club won't take a cut of that e.g. Sports direct.
I am struggling to understand but I really like this post. Its like a word connumndrum or cryptic crossword or something, ill save it for lunchtime. For what its worth I would imagine that the new deal will be heavily claused depending on us going down and when we come back up and numbered accordingly. It is easy to believe that even the bottom line of it will be more lucrative than a deal struck 4 years ago though
Thank You matt...I was trying to be elusive... :D
Fox sold Arsenal like you sell ice-cream in a heat wave. Hundreds of bidders for even the corner flag. Why get off his bottom ~~ let his PA/Secretary etc deal with it...get it on your CV when you choose the highest bidder?
{Get Randy to think you are Brill, and suggest a couple of your "Wenger Dynasty" compatriots come along to secure Villa's future}
Now, if the reports are true, he has secured a deal that is worth more than any previous deal. And he secured it as we are a Prem Side with a global audience...etc.
WE ain't gonna be a global attraction, if the worst happens, is there a withdrawal clause for relegation? :D
A reduction/adjustment~~ as you suggest ?
If we go down, and the Toon do as well we can kiss goodbye to TV exposure.
I mean, Leeds hogged the TV in the Chumps league ~ 11 matches before Christmas~ they even went to court to stop further TV matches,their following, with the Toon and the Mackems are going to push us way down TV exposure~~~AND that is heavy factor in selling sponsorship. For shirts...and Corner Flags.
WE are not sitting here selling Ice-Cream in a heat wave.... Fox may be right...Faulkner's deal may have been pro rata 4 years ago, but I will be amazed ~~ as you should be~~matt~~ if Fox's deal is anywhere above Brighton's, Derby's or Boro's.
I am struggling to understand but I really like this post. Its like a word connumndrum or cryptic crossword or something, ill save it for lunchtime. For what its worth I would imagine that the new deal will be heavily claused depending on us going down and when we come back up and numbered accordingly. It is easy to believe that even the bottom line of it will be more lucrative than a deal struck 4 years ago though
Thank You matt...I was trying to be elusive... :D
Fox sold Arsenal like you sell ice-cream in a heat wave. Hundreds of bidders for even the corner flag. Why get off his bottom ~~ let his PA/Secretary etc deal with it...get it on your CV when you choose the highest bidder?
{Get Randy to think you are Brill, and suggest a couple of your "Wenger Dynasty" compatriots come along to secure Villa's future}
Now, if the reports are true, he has secured a deal that is worth more than any previous deal. And he secured it as we are a Prem Side with a global audience...etc.
WE ain't gonna be a global attraction, if the worst happens, is there a withdrawal clause for relegation? :D
A reduction/adjustment~~ as you suggest ?
If we go down, and the Toon do as well we can kiss goodbye to TV exposure.
I mean, Leeds hogged the TV in the Chumps league ~ 11 matches before Christmas~ they even went to court to stop further TV matches,their following, with the Toon and the Mackems are going to push us way down TV exposure~~~AND that is heavy factor in selling sponsorship. For shirts...and Corner Flags.
WE are not sitting here selling Ice-Cream in a heat wave.... Fox may be right...Faulkner's deal may have been pro rata 4 years ago, but I will be amazed ~~ as you should be~~matt~~ if Fox's deal is anywhere above Brighton's, Derby's or Boro's.
I am struggling to understand but I really like this post. Its like a word connumndrum or cryptic crossword or something, ill save it for lunchtime. For what its worth I would imagine that the new deal will be heavily claused depending on us going down and when we come back up and numbered accordingly. It is easy to believe that even the bottom line of it will be more lucrative than a deal struck 4 years ago though
Thank You matt...I was trying to be elusive... :D
Fox sold Arsenal like you sell ice-cream in a heat wave. Hundreds of bidders for even the corner flag. Why get off his bottom ~~ let his PA/Secretary etc deal with it...get it on your CV when you choose the highest bidder?
{Get Randy to think you are Brill, and suggest a couple of your "Wenger Dynasty" compatriots come along to secure Villa's future}
Now, if the reports are true, he has secured a deal that is worth more than any previous deal. And he secured it as we are a Prem Side with a global audience...etc.
WE ain't gonna be a global attraction, if the worst happens, is there a withdrawal clause for relegation? :D
A reduction/adjustment~~ as you suggest ?
If we go down, and the Toon do as well we can kiss goodbye to TV exposure.
I mean, Leeds hogged the TV in the Chumps league ~ 11 matches before Christmas~ they even went to court to stop further TV matches,their following, with the Toon and the Mackems are going to push us way down TV exposure~~~AND that is heavy factor in selling sponsorship. For shirts...and Corner Flags.
WE are not sitting here selling Ice-Cream in a heat wave.... Fox may be right...Faulkner's deal may have been pro rata 4 years ago, but I will be amazed ~~ as you should be~~matt~~ if Fox's deal is anywhere above Brighton's, Derby's or Boro's.
FFS less of the smiley, bold and wavey line shite and just say what you mean please.
It almost made me sea sick :o
I am struggling to understand but I really like this post. Its like a word connumndrum or cryptic crossword or something, ill save it for lunchtime. For what its worth I would imagine that the new deal will be heavily claused depending on us going down and when we come back up and numbered accordingly. It is easy to believe that even the bottom line of it will be more lucrative than a deal struck 4 years ago though
Thank You matt...I was trying to be elusive... :D
Fox sold Arsenal like you sell ice-cream in a heat wave. Hundreds of bidders for even the corner flag. Why get off his bottom ~~ let his PA/Secretary etc deal with it...get it on your CV when you choose the highest bidder?
{Get Randy to think you are Brill, and suggest a couple of your "Wenger Dynasty" compatriots come along to secure Villa's future}
Now, if the reports are true, he has secured a deal that is worth more than any previous deal. And he secured it as we are a Prem Side with a global audience...etc.
WE ain't gonna be a global attraction, if the worst happens, is there a withdrawal clause for relegation? :D
A reduction/adjustment~~ as you suggest ?
If we go down, and the Toon do as well we can kiss goodbye to TV exposure.
I mean, Leeds hogged the TV in the Chumps league ~ 11 matches before Christmas~ they even went to court to stop further TV matches,their following, with the Toon and the Mackems are going to push us way down TV exposure~~~AND that is heavy factor in selling sponsorship. For shirts...and Corner Flags.
WE are not sitting here selling Ice-Cream in a heat wave.... Fox may be right...Faulkner's deal may have been pro rata 4 years ago, but I will be amazed ~~ as you should be~~matt~~ if Fox's deal is anywhere above Brighton's, Derby's or Boro's.
FFS less of the smiley, bold and wavey line shite and just say what you mean please.
Seconded
I like the smileys and the squiggles. It distracts from all the bollocks he talks.
Unfortunately once this is all clouded in "commercial confidentiality" we'll never know whether this is true or not.
Just a little update in this and apologies if this is old news.....Sorry to drag this one back out, but if this story is true, and there is no reason to believe it isn't, I hope this is one of the bullets that was loaded into the gun to shoot Fox.
Speaking to a Macron manager this morning about kids football kits etc and just thought I'd mention the Villa.
That opened a can of worms!!
I was told Macron made two bids, one for PL status, one for Championship status. The Macron bid for the Championship status was "substantially more" than Under Armour but less for the PL equivalent.
Dear old Tom obviously felt we'd get out of trouble!!
From what I've been told today, we certainly haven't got the best deal available. Not by a long shot.
All depends on when the contract was negotiated...
Just a little update in this and apologies if this is old news.....Sorry to drag this one back out, but if this story is true, and there is no reason to believe it isn't, I hope this is one of the bullets that was loaded into the gun to shoot Fox.
Speaking to a Macron manager this morning about kids football kits etc and just thought I'd mention the Villa.
That opened a can of worms!!
I was told Macron made two bids, one for PL status, one for Championship status. The Macron bid for the Championship status was "substantially more" than Under Armour but less for the PL equivalent.
Dear old Tom obviously felt we'd get out of trouble!!
From what I've been told today, we certainly haven't got the best deal available. Not by a long shot.
It seem a shocking commercial decision to have made.
Be nice if we started acting like a big club again and get someone who we have heard of. Under Armour, a truly household name.
Be nice if we started acting like a big club again and get someone who we have heard of. Under Armour, a truly household name.
Be nice if we started acting like a big club again and get someone who we have heard of. Under Armour, a truly household name.
You should look at their portfolio of athletes before coming to that conclusion.
Be nice if we started acting like a big club again and get someone who we have heard of. Under Armour, a truly household name.
You should look at their portfolio of athletes before coming to that conclusion.
Yep, Steph Curry and Jordan Speith are with UA. Two of the biggest names in U.S. Sport.
Getting rid of Macron might be good just because most of us associate them with the mediocrity of the last few years. Clean break and all that.
Getting rid of Macron might be good just because most of us associate them with the mediocrity of the last few years. Clean break and all that.
I read something about the crest changing as well.
Getting rid of Macron might be good just because most of us associate them with the mediocrity of the last few years. Clean break and all that.
I read something about the crest changing as well.
I'd be very surprised at that. He's well proud of that is Randy.
Be nice if we started acting like a big club again and get someone who we have heard of. Under Armour, a truly household name.
Brady ? Didn't know that. If it's good enough for the GOAT, it's good enough for me.
Be nice if we started acting like a big club again and get someone who we have heard of. Under Armour, a truly household name.
Got to admit, I was with you about this. I'd honestly never heard of them in my life until reading this thread when it appeared. I thought it was gonna be about Westwood's vest or something.
Be nice if we started acting like a big club again and get someone who we have heard of. Under Armour, a truly household name.
Got to admit, I was with you about this. I'd honestly never heard of them in my life until reading this thread when it appeared. I thought it was gonna be about Westwood's vest or something.
Under Armour are now the second biggest sportswear firm in the US behind Nike, having moved ahead of Adidas. They're enormous, trust me.
They're just not big in this country.
Risso, I trust you! I hope the financial package for Villa is in keeping with where I think Villa should be pitching.
Be nice if we started acting like a big club again and get someone who we have heard of. Under Armour, a truly household name.
Got to admit, I was with you about this. I'd honestly never heard of them in my life until reading this thread when it appeared. I thought it was gonna be about Westwood's vest or something.
Under Armour are now the second biggest sportswear firm in the US behind Nike, having moved ahead of Adidas. They're enormous, trust me.
This. They're just not big in this country.
Given the appalling players that infest our squad I would suggest a deal with a supplier called "Undies Aroma" would be far more appropriate.
The abject poverty of our performances this season is such that Villa need full body armour never mind just an Under Armour.
I suppose we could be sponsored by "No Balance" (given the mess the team is in) or "Nuke", "Dire Dora" or even "No chance of a Gola" as for the goalkeeper he can be sponsored by AdiBadAss. There should be good sponsorship opportunities for Gazzoons gloves given the amount of times his hands are both clasped to the top of his head in the Camera shots.
Under Achievers seems a better fit
Essentially the players are crap regardless of what kit they wear; you would have thought that the simple process of passing to colleagues who are wearing the same colour shirt would not be quite as complicated as our team have made it.
Be nice if we started acting like a big club again and get someone who we have heard of. Under Armour, a truly household name.
Got to admit, I was with you about this. I'd honestly never heard of them in my life until reading this thread when it appeared. I thought it was gonna be about Westwood's vest or something.
Under Armour are now the second biggest sportswear firm in the US behind Nike, having moved ahead of Adidas. They're enormous, trust me.
This. They're just not big in this country.
And they're big here in Japan. But then again, so are New Balance. It's been so long since I've lived in Europe, but are New Balance popular in the UK/Europe?
Be nice if we started acting like a big club again and get someone who we have heard of. Under Armour, a truly household name.
Has it been officially announced yet?Definitely happening though. Will also be worth less than it would of been now we've been relegated. I believe that we have a better deal in the championship with UA that we would of done had we stayed with Macron.
Be nice if we started acting like a big club again
but are New Balance popular in the UK/Europe?
New balance more popular with athletics in sunny England mate but they sell well/popular in Europe.
Just he this little snippet about our rumoured kit supplier turn up on one of my news feeds.
Under Armour sign record college sports kit deal with UCLA. (http://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/la-sp-0525-ucla-under-armour-20160525-snap-story.html)
Just he this little snippet about our rumoured kit supplier turn up on one of my news feeds.
Under Armour sign record college sports kit deal with UCLA. (http://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/la-sp-0525-ucla-under-armour-20160525-snap-story.html)
For me, Under Armour are what Nike used to be.
For me, Under Armour are what Nike used to be.
Manufactured by 6 year old Vietnamese children?
For me, Under Armour are what Nike used to be.
Any idea when the Under Armour contract starts?
I've noticed that Andy Murray has changed from Addidas to Under Armour. Not sure if that helps the fashion conscious among us decide whether or not they are good.
I'm waiting for this year's shirt to get slashed to a tenner. They'd best hurry up!
I'm waiting for this year's shirt to get slashed to a tenner. They'd best hurry up!
I'll be just behind you with my tenner.
I want to see some more high quality mock ups. It helps to lessen the disappointment when the actual kit comes out.
Here in Orlando at the moment and all the Americans seem to be wearing Under Armour gear, T-shirts and trainers. Went to their outlet shop and 2 polo shirts were $80 and thats in an outlet. Seems quality stuff though to be fair. Certainly has overtaken Nike here.
Here in Orlando at the moment and all the Americans seem to be wearing Under Armour gear, T-shirts and trainers. Went to their outlet shop and 2 polo shirts were $80 and thats in an outlet. Seems quality stuff though to be fair. Certainly has overtaken Nike here.
I was at a Personal Trainers seminar last Saturday and UA were all over the place.
Here in Orlando at the moment and all the Americans seem to be wearing Under Armour gear, T-shirts and trainers. Went to their outlet shop and 2 polo shirts were $80 and thats in an outlet. Seems quality stuff though to be fair. Certainly has overtaken Nike here.
I was at a Personal Trainers seminar last Saturday and UA were all over the place.
Figuratively, or dare I say it, literally?
Is it just me that thinks the home shirt has more of a West Ham look about it? Also, whilst the tight fit shirts look great on today's well toned footballer, I'm not looking forward to the sight of the many middle aged beer bellies squeezed in to next seasons shirts.
Is it just me that thinks the home shirt has more of a West Ham look about it? Also, whilst the tight fit shirts look great on today's well toned footballer, I'm not looking forward to the sight of the many middle aged beer bellies squeezed in to next seasons shirts.
Love the Away kit..home kit must have blue sleeves, anything else is unacceptable.We didn't have blue sleeves last time we were in the 2nd division (Hummel) and went straight up so I'll forgive it for one season!
Love the Away kit..home kit must have blue sleeves, anything else is unacceptable.Agreed. Don't f*ck with the blue sleeves.
It reminds me of the Diadora one we wore in '01/02 which had claret sleeves too. No idea whether it's real or a fan's effort but it still feels like a Villa kit to me and every new designer seems be trying to do something a little different to distinguish their home kit from others.i really liked that Diadora '02 shirt.
From someone on Twitter so may well not be the new shirts but must admit I quite like them.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CkMj51zWsAAY2IX.jpg)(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CkMj513WgAEP26A.jpg)
They look like something Wallace and Gromit would wearFrom someone on Twitter so may well not be the new shirts but must admit I quite like them.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CkMj51zWsAAY2IX.jpg)(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CkMj513WgAEP26A.jpg)
Someone on VT did them, they're mock ups. But yeah they are nice.
They look like something Wallace and Gromit would wearFrom someone on Twitter so may well not be the new shirts but must admit I quite like them.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CkMj51zWsAAY2IX.jpg)(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CkMj513WgAEP26A.jpg)
Someone on VT did them, they're mock ups. But yeah they are nice.
When are the new kits released? Isn't it usually around Father's Day?
There is no way I could wear them. Are they actually designed to accentuate the over-40 waistline?
There is no way I could wear them. Are they actually designed to accentuate the over-40 waistline?
Depends on how elasticated they are. If they get the tension just wrong, I could end up looking like I've got flatter stomach than at any time since I was about 20, but with bigger tits than an 20 year old Sam Fox!
There is no way I could wear them. Are they actually designed to accentuate the over-40 waistline?
Depends on how elasticated they are. If they get the tension just wrong, I could end up looking like I've got flatter stomach than at any time since I was about 20, but with bigger tits than an 20 year old Sam Fox!
From someone on Twitter so may well not be the new shirts but must admit I quite like them.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CkMj51zWsAAY2IX.jpg)(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CkMj513WgAEP26A.jpg)
Someone on VT did them, they're mock ups. But yeah they are nice.
If these images are accurate then I think the 'claret' shirt is likely to be a training top rather than the matchday shirt - I doubt there has been anyone at the club senior enough or sufficiently focused on issues like kit designs to sanction a move away from blue sleeves. UTVTo be fair, they are about 30% blue.....
...Id wear both at home and to gym.Lah-de-dah
I personally don't understand the obsession with blue sleeves. For me so long as Claret is the main colour on the body and there's a decent amount of blue in there then I'm ok with it. Tradition is important but I think sometimes football fans get hung up on traditions and refuse to consider any changes.
I personally don't understand the obsession with blue sleeves. For me so long as Claret is the main colour on the body and there's a decent amount of blue in there then I'm ok with it. Tradition is important but I think sometimes football fans get hung up on traditions and refuse to consider any changes.
I agree mate. What people don't realise is there is nothing you can do with a kit for the most part if you can't change the design about a bit. If you change it too much people mention tradition. If you stick to the template it looks no different to last year.
Well either way, those kits were designed by someone on villatalk so will not be the kit next year, Ive even seen the same design with the old badge on it. So all the blue sleeve old fart brigade can go back to grumbling about the weather now ;)Nothing passes the time like complaining about something that hasn't happened yet!
I love tradition and generally would want a long term theme of claret body and blue sleeves. But this has by no means always been the way and I would also like an occaisional change. In particular I love the 1957 FA cup final shirt and think that would be great as a one off.I personally don't understand the obsession with blue sleeves. For me so long as Claret is the main colour on the body and there's a decent amount of blue in there then I'm ok with it. Tradition is important but I think sometimes football fans get hung up on traditions and refuse to consider any changes.
I agree mate. What people don't realise is there is nothing you can do with a kit for the most part if you can't change the design about a bit. If you change it too much people mention tradition. If you stick to the template it looks no different to last year.
Yep, the '57 kit is a classic. I love it too.yes me too.
The '57 kit was our away kitI'm no kit historian an will bow to greater knowledge on this, but this site suggests it was a one off, albeit there was one with broader stripes in 55-57
We have had some shocking away kits in recent times.
The '57 kit was our away kit
The '57 kit was our away kit
Yup yup. Both teams played in their away kit in the final.
The '57 kit was our away kit
Yup yup. Both teams played in their away kit in the final.
Not exactly. Ours was a one-off.
The '57 kit was our away kit
Yup yup. Both teams played in their away kit in the final.
Not exactly. Ours was a one-off.
which was utterly beautiful and I would love it if we could repeat it as a one off seasons home kit.
I think we should wait for the 2017 cup finalThat's the spirit!
Claret shirt, blue sleeves or GTF.
if I knew what GTF meant.Claret shirt, blue sleeves or GTF.
Is the correct answer.
Our away kit at the time was light blue. There was some disagreement so we wore a completely different design.
which was utterly beautiful and I would love it if we could repeat it as a one off seasons home kit.
if I knew what GTF meant.Claret shirt, blue sleeves or GTF.
Is the correct answer.
WTF
The '57 kit was our away kit
Yup yup. Both teams played in their away kit in the final.
Not exactly. Ours was a one-off.
A one-off away kit, if there's such a thing. in 56, Blues and Man City both wore away kits in the final. As did Everton and Albion in 68
FA rules stated that, if there was a colour clash, both sides would have to wear away kits
which was utterly beautiful and I would love it if we could repeat it as a one off seasons home kit.
Pics or it didn't happen.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2594/4113729024_af11632bc7.jpg)which was utterly beautiful and I would love it if we could repeat it as a one off seasons home kit.
Pics or it didn't happen.
which was utterly beautiful and I would love it if we could repeat it as a one off seasons home kit.
Pics or it didn't happen.
http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/HistoryKits/
The '57 kit was our away kit
Yup yup. Both teams played in their away kit in the final.
Not exactly. Ours was a one-off.
according the notes underneath it, a one off indeed...
In December 1956 a new sky blue shirt was introduced. This was the first season that the club badge was worn on the shirts and culminated in an FA Cup win in 1957 when the team wore a dramatic pin striped shirt - apparently to provide sufficient contrast for TV coverage.
UTV
The Doc
Like the way you pay per letter for someone's name on your shirt, you should be able to pay to have the fucking sponsor removed. It's one of the biggest reasons I rarely buy them. You can have a really decent looking kit and then you have the shittest eyesore possible. Sponsors like Flamingo Land on Hull's kit in massive letters. That must be a real downer.
Like the way you pay per letter for someone's name on your shirt, you should be able to pay to have the fucking sponsor removed. It's one of the biggest reasons I rarely buy them. You can have a really decent looking kit and then you have the shittest eyesore possible. Sponsors like Flamingo Land on Hull's kit in massive letters. That must be a real downer.
The only kit I've bought for the last few years is the checked one and it's because I managed to get a version without the sponsor, looks much better without the genting logo across it.
Maybe he washed it loads of times?
Maybe he washed it loads of times?
Like the way you pay per letter for someone's name on your shirt, you should be able to pay to have the fucking sponsor removed. It's one of the biggest reasons I rarely buy them. You can have a really decent looking kit and then you have the shittest eyesore possible. Sponsors like Flamingo Land on Hull's kit in massive letters. That must be a real downer.
The only kit I've bought for the last few years is the checked one and it's because I managed to get a version without the sponsor, looks much better without the genting logo across it.
How did you manage to get one without the sponsor?
I remember thinking when I was a wee lad that Mita was actually something quite important to Aston Villa. I didn't realise it was only a sponsor.
I was, and if I was aware of that in the early 80's I would have thought our shirt was dedicated to our hat-trick hero Dave Mita.I remember thinking when I was a wee lad that Mita was actually something quite important to Aston Villa. I didn't realise it was only a sponsor.
You're obviously too young to remember Dave Mita's brilliant hat-trick at St Andrews which sent Small Heath down. What a game that was. All 3 assists from Andrew Greaves.
I remember thinking when I was a wee lad that Mita was actually something quite important to Aston Villa. I didn't realise it was only a sponsor.
Like the way you pay per letter for someone's name on your shirt, you should be able to pay to have the fucking sponsor removed. It's one of the biggest reasons I rarely buy them. You can have a really decent looking kit and then you have the shittest eyesore possible. Sponsors like Flamingo Land on Hull's kit in massive letters. That must be a real downer.
The only kit I've bought for the last few years is the checked one and it's because I managed to get a version without the sponsor, looks much better without the genting logo across it.
How did you manage to get one without the sponsor?
I was just about to say the same thing. It was the nike away checked one and there was about 3 weeks difference between the kit release date and the appointment of the sponsor (Genting at the time, i think) Eitherway, they ran a limited production at sports direct which you could then go and take to the club shop after and have the sponsor put on it, I would be gobsmacked if anyone did.
Heres an idea, they should offer a sponsorless shirt at a £10 premium. All extra over proceeds should be given back to quickbooks to give to their appointed charity. The extra good publicity generated would probably outweigh that gained from the logo on the shirt. Id certainly pay it anyway.
I may email the villa with that one..
I remember thinking when I was a wee lad that Mita was actually something quite important to Aston Villa. I didn't realise it was only a sponsor.
How could Mita not be something important, when so prominent on the official photo:
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Wasn't there a situation one year with a sponsors logo that we were asked by the league to reduce the font size or something on the kit? I'm thinking it was Mita or Muller. No such rule it seems now with the way the current sponsor is plastered all over unfortunately.
Wasn't there a situation one year with a sponsors logo that we were asked by the league to reduce the font size or something on the kit? I'm thinking it was Mita or Muller. No such rule it seems now with the way the current sponsor is plastered all over unfortunately.
Wasn't it the dot on the i made it too big?
I remember thinking when I was a wee lad that Mita was actually something quite important to Aston Villa. I didn't realise it was only a sponsor.
How could Mita not be something important, when so prominent on the official photo:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/EnglishPride2004/mita_zpsb5ac06d8.jpg)
Or was it when the 'd' looked like a 'o' and we had Cows?Wasn't there a situation one year with a sponsors logo that we were asked by the league to reduce the font size or something on the kit? I'm thinking it was Mita or Muller. No such rule it seems now with the way the current sponsor is plastered all over unfortunately.
Wasn't it the dot on the i made it too big?
Think that was it was - definitely Mita and possibly before the Liverpool game on the Friday at VP. (Freezing, lost 3-1)
You can have a really decent looking kit and then you have the shittest eyesore possible. Sponsors like Flamingo Land on Hull's kit in massive letters. That must be a real downer.
Blimey, they milked the sponsorship for that team snap!
Blimey, they milked the sponsorship for that team snap!
Or my personal favourite:
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Good old MG Maestro, I had one in the early 90's. 0-60 in 2 days and torque that couldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding!
Loved that kit and the away one!
Blimey, they milked the sponsorship for that team snap!
Or my personal favourite:
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Sorry to show my ignorance here, but who's the fella right at the far end, Curbs ?
I remember thinking when I was a wee lad that Mita was actually something quite important to Aston Villa. I didn't realise it was only a sponsor.
How could Mita not be something important, when so prominent on the official photo:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/EnglishPride2004/mita_zpsb5ac06d8.jpg)
That just looks like a standard Chinese car parkBlimey, they milked the sponsorship for that team snap!
Or my personal favourite:
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Sorry to show my ignorance here, but who's the fella right at the far end, Curbs ?
See, that's the sort of organisation and discipline we have been lacking at Villa Park recently...look how well those cars are lined up!
Here is a photo of the latest preparations for the new kit sponsor shots...
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Blimey, they milked the sponsorship for that team snap!
Or my personal favourite:
(http://l7.alamy.com/zooms/0d771fafdc1a425a9da14a9b63a45c5e/aston-villa-football-team-club-group-1983-the-team-with-their-new-bwkypx.jpg)
Sorry to show my ignorance here, but who's the fella right at the far end, Curbs ?
See, that's the sort of organisation and discipline we have been lacking at Villa Park recently...look how well those cars are lined up!
Here is a photo of the latest preparations for the new kit sponsor shots...
(http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/disaters/images/6/67/Women-drivers-car-pile-up.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20101009234016)
The tatoo generation like surfaces covered with crap.
(http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/disaters/images/6/67/Women-drivers-car-pile-up.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20101009234016)It's true what they say about using your phone while driving then.
Lescott's driveway, shortly after an end of season session with The Lads.
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Lescott's driveway, shortly after an end of season session with The Lads.
Apart from us and spuds who else do UA make kits for?My son's u12 team next season.
Apart from us and spuds who else do UA make kits for?
Very good!(http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/disaters/images/6/67/Women-drivers-car-pile-up.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20101009234016)
Lescott's driveway, shortly after an end of season session with The Lads.
session with The Ladas
That photo made me think of this for some unknown reason...
I may have missed it, but I didn't see any stretching of an UA top for Tommy's arrival.
The shots of him during the medical had him in the old Macron stuff - I'm guessing as the official handover isn't until July 1, they can't promote UA?
One disappointment is that having chatted to the shop they're not doing a mass clear out at silly prices. Or least thats the claim.
Only every buy a shirt when it's reduced to £5...
The club shop in town is closed down and reopens on 1st July.
Maybe that coincides with binning all the Macron gear and launching UA?
yep the sync feature is pretty good and very easy to do.All I get is a Claret screen with the Villa badge on it?
yep the sync feature is pretty good and very easy to do.All I get is a Claret screen with the Villa badge on it?
I'm trying to do it on my PC!yep the sync feature is pretty good and very easy to do.All I get is a Claret screen with the Villa badge on it?
Really? I have an iphone and I basically just followed the instructions for syncing the games etc and it appeared in my calendar within seconds really. I'm no techy so I found it quite convenient.
Yeah the calendar sync is really straight forward. Select which calendars you want, select your devices to sync to and enter your email address associated to your calendar. Got the fixtures synced up on my MacBook and iPhone calendars. Simples.Sync won't work in Chrome! Switched to Firefox and voila, no problem.
yep the sync feature is pretty good and very easy to do.All I get is a Claret screen with the Villa badge on it?
Really? I have an iphone and I basically just followed the instructions for syncing the games etc and it appeared in my calendar within seconds really. I'm no techy so I found it quite convenient.
Just seeing the Burnley kit and the use of the word prepared makes me wonder if they'd copyrighted use of that phrase thus we had to drop from our badge?
The new away kit might be interesting. Light blue with what appears to be a white band in the middle. At least from the teaser they have on Twitter and OSVery Argentinian looking, Messi quits international football, Xia say's we're after a striker .... hmmmmmm!
The new away kit might be interesting. Light blue with what appears to be a white band in the middle. At least from the teaser they have on Twitter and OSCan't see any teaser for the away kit on the OS (why do they make it so hard to find anything on there?) but looks like a v-neck in baby blue and white from the teaser gif on Twitter. Instantly reminds me of the 97-98 away shirt:
The new away kit might be interesting. Light blue with what appears to be a white band in the middle. At least from the teaser they have on Twitter and OSCan't see any teaser for the away kit on the OS (why do they make it so hard to find anything on there?) but looks like a v-neck in baby blue and white from the teaser gif on Twitter. Instantly reminds me of the 97-98 away shirt:
(https://www.vintagefootballshirts.com/uploads/products/images/1997-98-aston-villa-away-shirt-10505-1.jpg)
There isn't any indication of vertical stripes on either of the new kits.I realize that KRS, I was just thinking it may look quite cool for an oldtimer mod like myself.
To be fair I'm not sure what kind of design you're referring to. Any examples?Like the Iceland design but a white shirt with a claret and blue stripe down one side, I think Barcelona played in a yellow version in the early eighties? and im sure some English clubs wore similar in the seventies but I cant for the death of me remember who.May have to start trolling classic kit websites unless you can help me out.
You mean something like this...To be fair I'm not sure what kind of design you're referring to. Any examples?Like the Iceland design but a white shirt with a claret and blue stripe down one side, I think Barcelona played in a yellow version in the early eighties? and im sure some English clubs wore similar in the seventies but I cant for the death of me remember who.May have to start trolling classic kit websites unless you can help me out.
A white away shirt with Claret and Blue vertical stripes (similar to the Man City one) would look really nice.
It's a GIF, just wait for it to change ... its like a 2 second video on repeat.I'm trying to do it on my PC!yep the sync feature is pretty good and very easy to do.All I get is a Claret screen with the Villa badge on it?
Really? I have an iphone and I basically just followed the instructions for syncing the games etc and it appeared in my calendar within seconds really. I'm no techy so I found it quite convenient.
A white away shirt with Claret and Blue vertical stripes (similar to the Man City one) would look really nice.
Its not got any stripes
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cl-iZSoWQAAHD32.png)
I think Barcelona played in a yellow version in the early eighties?
The image on the big screen looks like buttons down the front
can some clever person adapt Marshalls image
The image on the big screen looks like buttons down the front
can some clever person adapt Marshalls image
It has buttons they are just the same colour
I cannot find a single shirt either past or present image where they have colours and button down frontHow about this one:
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=under+armour+current+soccer+uniforms&biw=1670&bih=837&tbm=isch&imgil=whMxIAU5hnBxeM%253A%253BfrDcCh1ugIY-UM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Ffootballfashion.org%25252Fwordpress%25252F2015%25252F05%25252F05%25252Fsao-paulo-fc-201516-under-armour-home-and-away-kits%25252F&source=iu&pf=m&fir=whMxIAU5hnBxeM%253A%252CfrDcCh1ugIY-UM%252C_&usg=__Hd8GwFNmKKiWENukQX1oQSzxfj0%3D&dpr=1.15&ved=0ahUKEwiz3qHy6srNAhVHAsAKHR6oAHYQyjcIaQ&ei=onxyV7OFJseEgAae0IKwBw#imgrc=wm_zRs0m4SQcKM%3A
Nice to know we are not just a template kit like so many of the Nike versions
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmCqsRkWgAAn-Ra.png)I doubt it will be. The club give out a brochure about the 'Brand' and has very specific requirements regarding colour use. The person that told me said what they saw from Villas requirements you don't often seen for many other clubs.
Darker Claret
A little teaser video has gone up ... at the beginning you get John Hartson going for a swim. Make of that what you will.
It's been a slow day.
So this definitely proves Under Armour as the supplier. If you take a look at the young lady dribbling you can see the UA logo on her shorts:
(http://i.imgur.com/eT43xKS.png)
Not that this is a breakthrough... It's probably one of the worst kept secrets in a while.
(https://d22k6u99ay5z2k.cloudfront.net/monthly_2016_06/5772a9b59a015_aston-villa-16-17-kits(2).jpg.87b715ecc1a81aaa341e87435e74bbd9.jpg)Do Porsche design Villa kits because they always look the same every season. A little imagination once in a while wouldn't go amiss.
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The new away shirt is based on the 97/98 away shirt...but not as shit.
I dislike both. The away top looks really cheap to me, hardly any thought has gone into it and the two-tone collar seems naff.
The home top, well it's claret and blue and that's it.
I'm not saying that but design wise it just kinda feels like the same shirt every season. I like the collar on the home top, adds a bit of class compared to the away one. That one reminds me of clubbing in the 90's and seeing your mate wearing a white t-shirt with a tank top over it.I dislike both. The away top looks really cheap to me, hardly any thought has gone into it and the two-tone collar seems naff.
The home top, well it's claret and blue and that's it.
So if you dont want a claret and Blue Aston Villa home shirt what colour do you want????
(http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/Aston_Villa/images/aston-villa-1997-1998-change.gif)Broken images.
I did like this one though a couple of years later, even though it was a bit 80s Palace I still liked it.
(http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/Aston_Villa/images/aston-villa-1999-2000-change.gif)
Blue socks and that home kit will be great. Hate claret socks.Yes, I agree
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmD03PxXEAAcXIZ.jpg)Both gorgeous 👍🏻
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How do you actually upload a picture, says I need to enable attachments here but can't find where you do that.
The only thing I don't really like is the ridiculously oversized sponsor logo (as it was last season too). I'd imagine that was the contracted agreement that Fox put in place so probably nothing we can do about it until the sponsor term ends.I' m pretty sure there are rules over the maximum size of adverts/logos on shirts so I don't think they are necessarily oversized.
The collar on the home kit doesn't look quite right with the blue behind the claret button, but unlikely anyone will have that buttoned up so need to see what its like open.
Under Armour generally produce quality clothing so it will be interesting to see how these kits, the training kits and the causal range look and feel.
CheersBroken images.
How do you actually upload a picture, says I need to enable attachments here but can't find where you do that.
I always forget Historical Kits doesn't work as a link. Added different images now.
If you CLICK ME (http://www.heroesandvillains.info/forumv3/index.php?topic=49988.0) it will take you to the "How To" thread we have.
Under Armor makes good stuff.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmD03PxXEAAcXIZ.jpg)Both gorgeous 👍🏻
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Was going to pop up the weekend to get my lad the kit but noticed this on the website:Tell me your joking...
We are sorry to announce that due to technical difficulties in manufacturing, there has been a delay with the youth shirt in sizes XSJ, SJ and MJ.
Sign up for the 'email me' option to be notified of when we have stock.
New date: 1 September
No your not - but it looks like its just for the home kit - not away or gkWas going to pop up the weekend to get my lad the kit but noticed this on the website:Tell me your joking...
We are sorry to announce that due to technical difficulties in manufacturing, there has been a delay with the youth shirt in sizes XSJ, SJ and MJ.
Sign up for the 'email me' option to be notified of when we have stock.
New date: 1 September
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5 year deal so a long time
Looks good to me.
£50 is a lot of money to spend on a sports top, regardless of how nice you might think either kit is.
£50 is a lot of money to spend on a sports top, regardless of how nice you might think either kit is.
I think what takes the piss even more than that is that the kids tops are £42.
£50 is a lot of money to spend on a sports top, regardless of how nice you might think either kit is.
I think what takes the piss even more than that is that the kids tops are £42.
And we all know what their answer is.
So who is going to upload the first picture of themselves donning the new ( preferably ) the home kit. All these images so far look almost slightly computer generated. You are allowed to go full kit wanker as this is for consumer research.
Just been to have a browse in the shop in town. They look better in the pictures I thought and they're a tad small.
Just been to have a browse in the shop in town. They look better in the pictures I thought and they're a tad small.
try the larger size you fat f*ck
£100! Does it have a solid gold lining!
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£100! Does it have a solid gold lining!
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£100! Does it have a solid gold lining!
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Strange that they haven't got any Under Armour hoodies. A bit underwhelmed by the casual wear available.
Strange that they haven't got any Under Armour hoodies. A bit underwhelmed by the casual wear available.
Same here.
I do like UA stuff, but blimey those prices....£26 for a pair of football shorts?!
Video here
https://www.facebook.com/avfcofficial/videos/1217259794984754/
Jonathan Fear starring?
Not sure, but will we hear the end of it?Video here
https://www.facebook.com/avfcofficial/videos/1217259794984754/
Jonathan Fear starring?
How did he get that gig??
I looked at the shirts today as I walked past the club shop. They look and feel cheap. I'm quite disappointed as I thought UA stuff would be better quality.
I'd buy a storm hoodie if they did one.Most of the long sleeve training gear uses Storm tech materials if that's a reasonable compromise for now.
Isn't 'football shirts feel cheap' the way they always are? Whatever they're made out of, they're never worth £50 so it's always a rip off.
I looked at the shirts today as I walked past the club shop. They look and feel cheap. I'm quite disappointed as I thought UA stuff would be better quality.
HeatGear feels cheap?! No way.
The prices for kids stuff is nuts. And why does it have the main sponsor on it and not Acorns? I get it as an adult, but surely we can spare the kids having to be walking billboards for QB?
The prices for kids stuff is nuts. And why does it have the main sponsor on it and not Acorns? I get it as an adult, but surely we can spare the kids having to be walking billboards for QB?
Had Acorns on kids shirts because couldn't have betting sponsors on them
I looked at the shirts today as I walked past the club shop. They look and feel cheap. I'm quite disappointed as I thought UA stuff would be better quality.
HeatGear feels cheap?! No way.
Well whatever "HeatGear" is it feels like an old lady's nightie.
I know which one ill be having a feel of first.I looked at the shirts today as I walked past the club shop. They look and feel cheap. I'm quite disappointed as I thought UA stuff would be better quality.
HeatGear feels cheap?! No way.
Well whatever "HeatGear" is it feels like an old lady's nightie.
I can't be the only one thinking it but I'm not going to be the one to ask him
Has anyone seen a picture of the home shorts and socks ?
I know which one ill be having a feel of first.I looked at the shirts today as I walked past the club shop. They look and feel cheap. I'm quite disappointed as I thought UA stuff would be better quality.
HeatGear feels cheap?! No way.
Well whatever "HeatGear" is it feels like an old lady's nightie.
I can't be the only one thinking it but I'm not going to be the one to ask him
Are these Premier League prices for a club in the Championship? I'm sure most clubs are selling their's at £45.
They look really good. Best looking for years.
Seen better... had worse.
That's a two-up two-down in Hull.Are these Premier League prices for a club in the Championship? I'm sure most clubs are selling their's at £45.
I walked into one of the main football shops in Tokyo, yesterday. They weren't selling anything Villa related, but you could buy a Hull home shirt for 11,000 Yen(about £80). Insanity!
All the pictures of the "claret" training kit so far look more purple-ish than claret...is the colour on the training kits the same as the home kit?i was thinking that, hopefully not!
Southampton's kits are awful!
And is the colour good avfcpg? Not the purple we see on the pics of the training kit? Haven't managed to see it in the flesh myself yet.It should be fine as the club give a detailed brand guide to those making things for the club with specific colour criteria used for kits.
And is the colour good avfcpg? Not the purple we see on the pics of the training kit? Haven't managed to see it in the flesh myself yet.
That's a two-up two-down in Hull.Are these Premier League prices for a club in the Championship? I'm sure most clubs are selling their's at £45.
I walked into one of the main football shops in Tokyo, yesterday. They weren't selling anything Villa related, but you could buy a Hull home shirt for 11,000 Yen(about £80). Insanity!
Pop over the road, how are all those Villa shirts selling in China?
And is the colour good avfcpg? Not the purple we see on the pics of the training kit? Haven't managed to see it in the flesh myself yet.It should be fine as the club give a detailed brand guide to those making things for the club with specific colour criteria used for kits.
I just been to the club shop I can confirm that it's plum/purple
Southampton's kits are awful!
You're not wrong there. Reminiscent of Sheffield United back in the drug-fuelled 90s
As purple as the Diadora NTL JPA-era shirt?
Is it like, how much more purple can it be and is the answer none, none more purple?
As purple as the Diadora NTL JPA-era shirt?
Is it like, how much more purple can it be and is the answer none, none more purple?
Or, as purple as purpletrousers' trousers?
I just been to the club shop I can confirm that it's plum/purple
Bumped into a lad wearing the new shirt at the Doc's in Kiddy last night.I just been to the club shop I can confirm that it's plum/purple
This
I just been to the club shop I can confirm that it's plum/purple
They had to refurbish it in some colour I suppose.
Are there little stick figures in the numbers?
Still no long sleeve..?
Suggestion for the new owners to endere themselves to our supporters - Free shirt at the first home game of the season.And wipe out nearly all of their shirt revenue??!!
The colour on the home shirts :-[
Its not Villa. Who ever rubber stamped the production of the home shirt needs sacking.
The colour on the home shirts :-[
Its not Villa. Who ever rubber stamped the production of the home shirt needs sacking.
Time to stop the moaning, things could be worse
(http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/624/cpsprodpb/536F/production/_90395312_hearts_kit1_twitter.jpg)
Time to stop the moaning, things could be worse
(http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/624/cpsprodpb/536F/production/_90395312_hearts_kit1_twitter.jpg)
That's like the old Fruit salad wrapper.
Time to stop the moaning, things could be worseScotland sometimes play in pink and yellow so not totally without precedent.
(http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/624/cpsprodpb/536F/production/_90395312_hearts_kit1_twitter.jpg)
They took inspiration for the colours from a Battenberg cake
Time to stop the moaning, things could be worse
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I quite fancy a Trebor fruit salad now
Is any more stuff going to come out? Doesn't seem much in the way of polo shirts? Just been down shop in town. They don't have anything. All I can find online is that Grey oneThere are a couple of Under Armour polo shirts (http://shop.avfc.co.uk/training-2016-17/adult-training/t-shirts-polos/index.html?via=navflood)
Has anyone else noticed that in all the pictures of pre-season, the squad are all wearing matching kit?
No matter whether they are playing, out cycling, having a karaoke session in the evening, they are all dressed the same - All in the same raglan sleeved T shirt, or all in the same polo shirt.
It not only looks really smart, I think it is a tactic in building the sense of 'team' we were missing last season, and making them feel like a unit. There's no, choosing from the overall range and 'finding your own style' - you're in the army now boys!
You had better hurry up and get one or two Phil.
At those prices they will fly off the shelf
You had better hurry up and get one or two Phil.
At those prices they will fly off the shelf
The home shirt is claret ffs!
The home shirt is claret ffs!
it really isnt
The home shirt is claret ffs!From the pictures I've seen all over the interwebs and from our friendlies in particular, the home shirt definitely isn't claret by any stretch of the imagination. I still need to go down the Villa shop and see it for myself to be fair.
It's definitely not our traditional claret. It's not purple either. It's clarple.
Look at a Burnley shirt. That is claret.exactly.
Not difficult UA
Every year people moan about the shade of claret. It's perfectly fine. Some people just like moaning.
Every year people moan about the shade of claret. It's perfectly fine. Some people just like moaning.
Agree.Look at a Burnley shirt. That is claret.exactly.
Not difficult UA
The claret on the home shirt may not be the right claret according to traditionalists but its a nice sharp colour. I think its more fashionable than the traditional colour. The shirt is really good quality, nice thin, light material. Shame about the away one, I think they over complicated the collar area but I guess they will capture most peoples tastes across the two. I also fit in the small shirt which is a bonus! The proof will be its lastability though, Ive still got Nike shirts that have lasted better than the Macron ones....
Would be great if we could get Umbro back in the future, As Mary Hopkins once sang " Those where the days my friend..." Andy Lochead, Chico, Willie Anderson to name but a few.
It's perfectly possible that the claret and blue Pantone references have been changed as part of the new brand update. Everything else will then change to match them. These are the old colourways from the Villa brand guidelines 2014.
(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss215/andypowell74/Screen%20Shot%202016-07-29%20at%2013.17.29_zpsft1ndb18.png) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/andypowell74/media/Screen%20Shot%202016-07-29%20at%2013.17.29_zpsft1ndb18.png.html)
It's perfectly possible that the claret and blue Pantone references have been changed as part of the new brand update. Everything else will then change to match them. These are the old colourways from the Villa brand guidelines 2014.
(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss215/andypowell74/Screen%20Shot%202016-07-29%20at%2013.17.29_zpsft1ndb18.png) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/andypowell74/media/Screen%20Shot%202016-07-29%20at%2013.17.29_zpsft1ndb18.png.html)
My view is that's too "red" but not being anything like a colours expert I don't know what you'd have to do to make it more claret? Can someone not dig out an old late 70s Umbro shirt and just match it? My recollection is that it was darker than this....
Look at a Burnley shirt. That is claret.
Not difficult UA
Look at a Burnley shirt. That is claret.
Not difficult UA
Agreed - our kit just doesn't look right, whereas Burnley seem to consistently get it right. I haven't really liked our home kits since the Nike Acorns version.
It's perfectly possible that the claret and blue Pantone references have been changed as part of the new brand update. Everything else will then change to match them. These are the old colourways from the Villa brand guidelines 2014.
(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss215/andypowell74/Screen%20Shot%202016-07-29%20at%2013.17.29_zpsft1ndb18.png) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/andypowell74/media/Screen%20Shot%202016-07-29%20at%2013.17.29_zpsft1ndb18.png.html)
My view is that's too "red" but not being anything like a colours expert I don't know what you'd have to do to make it more claret? Can someone not dig out an old late 70s Umbro shirt and just match it? My recollection is that it was darker than this....
On my work pc yesterday the colours posted looked fine, today on my personal laptop the claret looks more purple.
I wasn't sure whether to use this or start a new thread as this is a slight departure.
I have just read that under armour support trophy killing of animals via the hashtag #uahunt
There is a petition about a boycott until they stop it. I have signed. I haven't got a link though because I'm not sure how to get it from Facebook and Twitter to here in my iPad.
I wish I had known about this before the fan consultation yesterday because I would have wanted to ask the club about it and see what pressure they can exert.
I won't be bothering with any of their gear.
It's overpriced shit anyway. GymShark is miles better quality and it's owned by a Villa fan.
Disgusting to kill such a beautiful animal for pleasure, what absoloutely xxxts
Sport would be to see that pair of c**** in a cage with a couple of those cats, now I would pay to see that.Disgusting to kill such a beautiful animal for pleasure, what absoloutely xxxts
I've never understood how anyone can derive any type of pleasure from killing a defenceless animal and how it can be referred to as being a sport.
Disgusting to kill such a beautiful animal for pleasure, what absoloutely xxxts
I've never understood how anyone can derive any type of pleasure from killing a defenceless animal and how it can be referred to as being a sport.
A lot of big cats are endangered and these. Cxxxxx mentality is to make sure they get to kill one before they run out.Disgusting to kill such a beautiful animal for pleasure, what absoloutely xxxts
I've never understood how anyone can derive any type of pleasure from killing a defenceless animal and how it can be referred to as being a sport.
If you're going to eat it then fair enough (deer, bison etc) but do people eat some of these things they kill it's utterly bizarre. I mean do we need to kill mountain lions for food?
Whilst I agree with the principle of that petition it was set up in 2015 and it appears to have had no effect as of 2017.
Has anyone with a Twitter account pointed this issue out to the Villa's Twitter account? I don't use Twitter but it seems to be the way to get an immediate reaction from organisations these days.
It's overpriced shit anyway. GymShark is miles better quality and it's owned by a Villa fan.
Oh? Who?
It's overpriced shit anyway. GymShark is miles better quality and it's owned by a Villa fan.
Oh? Who?
www.gymshark.com
Company is based out of Redditch and was started by a former Aston Uni lad, Ben Francis, who happens to come from a staunchly Villa family. One to watch these.
It's overpriced shit anyway. GymShark is miles better quality and it's owned by a Villa fan.
Oh? Who?
www.gymshark.com
Company is based out of Redditch and was started by a former Aston Uni lad, Ben Francis, who happens to come from a staunchly Villa family. One to watch these.
Their shirts only go up to XL. Bloody sizeists.
It's overpriced shit anyway. GymShark is miles better quality and it's owned by a Villa fan.
Oh? Who?
www.gymshark.com
Company is based out of Redditch and was started by a former Aston Uni lad, Ben Francis, who happens to come from a staunchly Villa family. One to watch these.
Their shirts only go up to XL. Bloody sizeists.
Disgusting to kill such a beautiful animal for pleasure, what absoloutely xxxts
I've never understood how anyone can derive any type of pleasure from killing a defenceless animal and how it can be referred to as being a sport.
If you're going to eat it then fair enough (deer, bison etc) but do people eat some of these things they kill it's utterly bizarre. I mean do we need to kill mountain lions for food?
I asked about this at The Trust AGM and The club did query it and got back to me.
They said that Under Armour make sports equipment for a range of sports including hunting, but only support ethical hunting.
I honestly don't know how much credence to give this, but I am pleased that the club took it seriously and contacted Under Armour to voice their concerns, and got back to me.
I asked about this at The Trust AGM and The club did query it and got back to me.
They said that Under Armour make sports equipment for a range of sports including hunting, but only support ethical hunting.
I honestly don't know how much credence to give this, but I am pleased that the club took it seriously and contacted Under Armour to voice their concerns, and got back to me.
It's good to know that the club took your query seriously. However, I won't be buying any UA merchandise whilst they support hunting of any kind. I appreciate this is a personal view, especially as it's even a source of disagreement within my own family.
Good riddance.
Very pleased to hear we're disassociating ourselves with UA. I have refused to buy any Villa gear made by UA due to their links to, and support for, hunting, and especially sports/trophy hunting.Indeed, never liked boycotting my own club.
Umbro please.
I'd imagine it's a new crest as well. Absolutely no reason not to change it now. Clear the decks and let's enter the Premier League with a reborn Aston Villa.
Kitted out
News of a new technical partner for our 2018/19 kits will break on club channels in the coming weeks.
Today we announced that we will be mutually ending our agreement with Under Armour, who have been with us for the past two years.
They will make way for an innovative new agreement, which will be ground-breaking within football and, more importantly, will benefit our supporters.
If it's innovative and 'helps supporters' I'd assume it's unlikely to be one of the Adidas/Nike/Puma triumvirate. Which is disappointing as I'd kill for an adidas villa shirt. Been a fan of the UA ones to be fair, particularly this year's.
Innovative and ground-breaking in football?
Maybe it's not a sports manufacturer. Huawei kits? Recon?
Can't think of any other way it could be ground-breaking.
Innovative and ground-breaking in football?
Maybe it's not a sports manufacturer. Huawei kits? Recon?
Can't think of any other way it could be ground-breaking.
It's probably Primark.
Prada kits would be 8)
Lacoste should make football kit. They already make tennis clothing. Why not branch out into football? It would be quite smart for the French team to wear the crocodile.
https://sports.vice.com/en_uk/article/national-kits-reimagined-with-local-fashion-brands
Prada kits would be 8)
Lacoste should make football kit. They already make tennis clothing. Why not branch out into football? It would be quite smart for the French team to wear the crocodile.
https://sports.vice.com/en_uk/article/national-kits-reimagined-with-local-fashion-brands
Haha there you go. That England top looks solid. Seriously though a fashion brand would be very unique.
Interesting that the decision to terminate the deal was mutual - didn't Macron offer more than UA at the time in the event we got relegated? Pretty sure it's been reported that our retail and commercial sales are up considerably since the new regime took over. I wonder what UA think about how the relationship has gone.
Prada kits would be 8)
Lacoste should make football kit. They already make tennis clothing. Why not branch out into football? It would be quite smart for the French team to wear the crocodile.
https://sports.vice.com/en_uk/article/national-kits-reimagined-with-local-fashion-brands
Haha there you go. That England top looks solid. Seriously though a fashion brand would be very unique.
Let's just cut to the chase and go with Le Coq Sportif
Let's just cut to the chase and go with Le Coq Sportif
I haven't bought a shirt in years, but I would if they were our makers.
Those shirts do beg the question as to whether a new kit sees meltdown on Fiorentina forums about it being the wrong shade of violet.
Let's start with the badge. This is what happens when you combine the classic version withNot so sure about keeping the star - looks a bit naff
(http://thumb.ibb.co/m27omc/avfc_hybrid.png) (http://ibb.co/m27omc)
Let's start with the badge. This is what happens when you combine the classic version withNot so sure about keeping the star - looks a bit naff
(http://thumb.ibb.co/m27omc/avfc_hybrid.png) (http://ibb.co/m27omc)
Let's start with the badge. This is what happens when you combine the classic version withNot so sure about keeping the star - looks a bit naff
(http://thumb.ibb.co/m27omc/avfc_hybrid.png) (http://ibb.co/m27omc)
Just use the one before Lerner or the 80s one.
Either is fine.
Just get rid of the Lerner era crest.
If we absolutely have to keep it then remove the star and put the full name on it not the initials.
Dr. Tony did say almost immediately that it would be getting changed so I can't see the Lerner one being used for much longer. Just want some sort of news. I know it's not that important but it matters to some of us.
Just my opinion.
Is it only me who thinks they all look the same?
Let's start with the badge. This is what happens when you combine the classic version withNot so sure about keeping the star - looks a bit naff
(http://thumb.ibb.co/m27omc/avfc_hybrid.png) (http://ibb.co/m27omc)
I love it and Gymshark to make the kit please, a Brummie company doing big things worldwide with a Villa connection.
When I had raised the trophy hunting associations with Keith Wyness he was concerned but pointed out how hard it is to find an ethical sportswear manufacturer. They all seem to have skeletons in their closets! (Nike sweatshops etc - although apparently Nike, adidas and Puma have all considerably upped their game in this regard) He also said the most intranet thing is that the players have kit that is good quality, comfortable and allows them to get on with the job.
The statement about the new manufacturer is interesting. Maybe the 'groundbreaking' side is that he has found something that has a good ethical fit but maintains good quality? Maybe something in the deal feeds into the community? No idea - just speculating.
At a time where FFP becomes tighter then I’d be perplexed if that’s the case. For me a new brand entering UK market. Li-Ning for exampleWhen I had raised the trophy hunting associations with Keith Wyness he was concerned but pointed out how hard it is to find an ethical sportswear manufacturer. They all seem to have skeletons in their closets! (Nike sweatshops etc - although apparently Nike, adidas and Puma have all considerably upped their game in this regard) He also said the most intranet thing is that the players have kit that is good quality, comfortable and allows them to get on with the job.
The statement about the new manufacturer is interesting. Maybe the 'groundbreaking' side is that he has found something that has a good ethical fit but maintains good quality? Maybe something in the deal feeds into the community? No idea - just speculating.
I'm sure I saw a rumour on Twitter (yes, I know) that we were going to produce our own.
At a time where FFP becomes tighter then I’d be perplexed if that’s the case. For me a new brand entering UK market. Li-Ning for exampleWhen I had raised the trophy hunting associations with Keith Wyness he was concerned but pointed out how hard it is to find an ethical sportswear manufacturer. They all seem to have skeletons in their closets! (Nike sweatshops etc - although apparently Nike, adidas and Puma have all considerably upped their game in this regard) He also said the most intranet thing is that the players have kit that is good quality, comfortable and allows them to get on with the job.
The statement about the new manufacturer is interesting. Maybe the 'groundbreaking' side is that he has found something that has a good ethical fit but maintains good quality? Maybe something in the deal feeds into the community? No idea - just speculating.
I'm sure I saw a rumour on Twitter (yes, I know) that we were going to produce our own.
👏🏻👏🏻At a time where FFP becomes tighter then I’d be perplexed if that’s the case. For me a new brand entering UK market. Li-Ning for exampleWhen I had raised the trophy hunting associations with Keith Wyness he was concerned but pointed out how hard it is to find an ethical sportswear manufacturer. They all seem to have skeletons in their closets! (Nike sweatshops etc - although apparently Nike, adidas and Puma have all considerably upped their game in this regard) He also said the most intranet thing is that the players have kit that is good quality, comfortable and allows them to get on with the job.
The statement about the new manufacturer is interesting. Maybe the 'groundbreaking' side is that he has found something that has a good ethical fit but maintains good quality? Maybe something in the deal feeds into the community? No idea - just speculating.
I'm sure I saw a rumour on Twitter (yes, I know) that we were going to produce our own.
Don’t they make the Pisa shirts?
I'm sure I saw a rumour on Twitter (yes, I know) that we were going to produce our own.
At a time where FFP becomes tighter then I’d be perplexed if that’s the case. For me a new brand entering UK market. Li-Ning for exampleWhen I had raised the trophy hunting associations with Keith Wyness he was concerned but pointed out how hard it is to find an ethical sportswear manufacturer. They all seem to have skeletons in their closets! (Nike sweatshops etc - although apparently Nike, adidas and Puma have all considerably upped their game in this regard) He also said the most intranet thing is that the players have kit that is good quality, comfortable and allows them to get on with the job.
The statement about the new manufacturer is interesting. Maybe the 'groundbreaking' side is that he has found something that has a good ethical fit but maintains good quality? Maybe something in the deal feeds into the community? No idea - just speculating.
I'm sure I saw a rumour on Twitter (yes, I know) that we were going to produce our own.
Don’t they make the Pisa shirts?
It's made of plastic?It won’t be the first time
Oh, and you have to say that's magnificent.
It's made of plastic?
It will be bio-degradable. It will start out all starchy and uncomfortable, gradually improve and hit ‘the sweet spot’ for a couple of months. Before eventually disintegrating just as the season ends.
Seems a good fit for the Villa.
Those shirts do beg the question as to whether a new kit sees meltdown on Fiorentina forums about it being the wrong shade of violet.
I hope not that is our thing.
If we released a shirt and there wasn't anyone saying it's the wrong claret, it's purple etc.... then i swear the world would stop spinning
I'm keen to hear how a new kit can benefit supporters. This I have to hear!
Dr Tony has found a seller on AliExpress that can do the current shirts for half the price, though we have to order now for next season as shipping takes forever.
It's made of plastic?Sort of - Bri Li Ning :)
Recon Smart Sports was formed in November. Will that be the vehicle for shirt manufacturing?
Recon Smart Sports was formed in November. Will that be the vehicle for shirt manufacturing?
Recon Smart Sports was formed in November. Will that be the vehicle for shirt manufacturing?
It's going to be Recon isn't it.
West Brom, Roma and Southampton have all manufactured their own shirts, off the top of my head.
I wish we could have Adidas they make some quality stuff instead of a Chinese company we have never heard of which after a bit will be able buy in China Town off Mr Wong as cheap as chips.
Can someone please send them the correct pantone numbers before it’s too late??
Recon Smart Sports was formed in November. Will that be the vehicle for shirt manufacturing?
It's going to be Recon isn't it.
West Brom, Roma and Southampton have all manufactured their own shirts, off the top of my head.
Can someone please send them the correct pantone numbers before it’s too late??
It's 229C.
Can someone please send them the correct pantone numbers before it’s too late??
It's 229C.
That's a big bra
I wish we could have Adidas they make some quality stuff instead of a Chinese company we have never heard of which after a bit will be able buy in China Town off Mr Wong as cheap as chips.
With you all the way mate, would love Us to have an Adidas kit
I wish we could have Adidas they make some quality stuff instead of a Chinese company we have never heard of which after a bit will be able buy in China Town off Mr Wong as cheap as chips.
With you all the way mate, would love Us to have an Adidas kit
Me too.
The Muller 90s shirt, was one of the all time great Villa shirts.
The Muller 90s shirt, was one of the all time great Villa shirts.
When I bought mine it was before the Muller sponsorship began. The best things I can say about the shirt was that I didn't look like an advert and I got to wear it on a memorable day at Wembley.Mine also doesn't have a sponsor but it does now have Paul McGrath's autograph where the sponsor's logo should be.
When I bought mine it was before the Muller sponsorship began. The best things I can say about the shirt was that I didn't look like an advert and I got to wear it on a memorable day at Wembley.Mine also doesn't have a sponsor but it does now have Paul McGrath's autograph where the sponsor's logo should be.
When I bought mine it was before the Muller sponsorship began. The best things I can say about the shirt was that I didn't look like an advert and I got to wear it on a memorable day at Wembley.Mine also doesn't have a sponsor but it does now have Paul McGrath's autograph where the sponsor's logo should be.
Paul McGrath Muller
The Muller 90s shirt, was one of the all time great Villa shirts.
I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all that but you're flat out wrong here!!!!
The name change of Villa Park could feasibly happen though. Look at the names of the Manchester City, Arsenal and countless other stadia. I would be astonished if the new Spurs and Chelsea grounds weren't sponsored. I don't particularly mind it because I think we'd all still call it Villa Park. I can certainly see both sides of this argument, but it's not one that upsets me too much.
The Muller 90s shirt, was one of the all time great Villa shirts.
I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all that but you're flat out wrong here!!!!
The green and black away kit made a fantastic waistcoat
In case anyone has never seen them.
(https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/Zi0AAOSwfjRZ8kgx/s-l225.jpg)
(https://thumbs.worthpoint.com/zoom/images1/360/0913/18/aston-villa-1994-football-shirt_360_1977324d6a9ad45743f563d25ee2d06d.jpg)
I loved the Asics shirts. Next season I just hope we are in claret shirts with blue sleeves. I just hope we don't end up with a Vincent Tan situation where he changes the home colours or messes with the Villa Park name. As much as Dr Tony has been good for the club, I have to say these things do bother me.
Wouldn't against adding a sponsors name to it as it will always be Villa Park to fans. Thinking about it, how often do you actually use the words Villa Park, usually if i'm referring to it I say going down the Villa or going to the Villa.
I can't see him ever changing the colours. Why would he? At least Tan could just about say that changing to red was the Welsh colour for the club in the Welsh capital. What would Tony change to? Purple for Cadbury's?
The name change of Villa Park could feasibly happen though. Look at the names of the Manchester City, Arsenal and countless other stadia. I would be astonished if the new Spurs and Chelsea grounds weren't sponsored. I don't particularly mind it because I think we'd all still call it Villa Park. I can certainly see both sides of this argument, but it's not one that upsets me too much.
Nor me, if it gets us round FFP then so be it.I loved the Asics shirts. Next season I just hope we are in claret shirts with blue sleeves. I just hope we don't end up with a Vincent Tan situation where he changes the home colours or messes with the Villa Park name. As much as Dr Tony has been good for the club, I have to say these things do bother me.
Doesn't bother me at all if it's Recon Villa Park, he can call it the Tonybowl for all I care so long as he gets us back where we belong.
In case anyone has never seen them.
(https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/Zi0AAOSwfjRZ8kgx/s-l225.jpg)
(https://thumbs.worthpoint.com/zoom/images1/360/0913/18/aston-villa-1994-football-shirt_360_1977324d6a9ad45743f563d25ee2d06d.jpg)
I quite like the Tonybowl.
I quite like the Tonybowl.
Makes me think of Kelloggs Frosties.
A member of the Twitterati is suggesting a Luke Roper design manufactured by Nike.
There is a sort of precedent with Nike. The FA got Peter Saville, the erstwhile Factory Records designer among other things,to design an England kit which was then produced by Nike. It didn't sell well and was soon replaced.
I've got that shirt. It's really smart.
There is a sort of precedent with Nike. The FA got Peter Saville, the erstwhile Factory Records designer among other things,to design an England kit which was then produced by Nike. It didn't sell well and was soon replaced.
I didn't know that but I knew Saville was involved somewhere along the line.There is a sort of precedent with Nike. The FA got Peter Saville, the erstwhile Factory Records designer among other things,to design an England kit which was then produced by Nike. It didn't sell well and was soon replaced.
He didn’t design the whole shirt, just the crosses on the shoulders. The actual shirt was designed by a lad called Rob on Villatalk. Saville was just asked to come up with something to tart it up a bit.
Prada kits would be 8)
Lacoste should make football kit. They already make tennis clothing. Why not branch out into football? It would be quite smart for the French team to wear the crocodile.
https://sports.vice.com/en_uk/article/national-kits-reimagined-with-local-fashion-brands
Haha there you go. That England top looks solid. Seriously though a fashion brand would be very unique.