Post by: Smirker on April 27, 2021, 01:07:03 PM
I also made these, I didn't want to bump an old thread so thought I'd leave them here, for the 150th year coming soon.
Home (based on 1874 - http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/Aston_Villa/Aston_Villa.htm)
(https://i.imgur.com/KhVqwRz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mpgmDCP.jpg)
Away (based on 1878 - http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/Aston_Villa/Aston_Villa.htm)
(https://i.imgur.com/e5dX8HU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3I4Vwub.jpg)
Third (based on some trophy some time)
(https://i.imgur.com/cup0Clf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/V2AuW3r.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HvR1zEN.jpg)
Used Adidas cos of Nassef. Cheers.
Post by: eamonn on April 27, 2021, 01:08:35 PM
Post by: Dick Edwards on April 27, 2021, 01:55:29 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on April 27, 2021, 02:03:45 PM
Post by: eamonn on April 27, 2021, 02:32:20 PM
I haven't bought a Villa shirt other than retro ones for over twenty years but if we ever had an Adidas strip I'd be one of the first in the queue for it.
Nas Sawiris (Aston Villa and Adidas shareholder) loves you!
Post by: chrisw1 on April 27, 2021, 02:36:22 PM
Post by: Ad@m on April 27, 2021, 03:00:01 PM
Post by: algy on April 27, 2021, 03:37:52 PM
Post by: Monty on April 27, 2021, 03:41:06 PM
Post by: Deano's Mullet on April 27, 2021, 03:42:44 PM
Post by: LeeB on April 27, 2021, 03:43:16 PM
Post by: Drummond on April 27, 2021, 03:55:13 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 27, 2021, 04:06:52 PM
Post by: chrisw1 on April 27, 2021, 04:34:17 PM
I don’t like the hooped shirt even if we did wear it back in the day. Claret shirt, blue sleeves please. The away one they can do what they like with though it’s preferably white or yellow.Whilst I broadly agree with this principal, I think it would be good to have a change occaisionally, particulalry when it's to an historically influenced kit like this - Smirkers idea is the original 1874 kit for our 150th year, which I think would be fantastic. I'd also like to see us wear the striped 57 FA cup shirt for a season.
Post by: VillaSpen on April 28, 2021, 03:32:34 AM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on April 28, 2021, 08:41:33 AM
Just for 1 season.
Post by: Walmley_Villa on April 28, 2021, 08:44:18 AM
I personally don't want Adidas - we've never had them and I think of West Ham.
Umbro still produce good kits - Burnley's colours are spot on this season. I'm also partial to Hummel who have done a great job with our sister Cazoo club this season. Failing that New Balance.
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on April 28, 2021, 08:59:05 AM
Post by: p_ad on April 28, 2021, 09:37:54 AM
Post by: Breezeblock on April 28, 2021, 11:07:27 AM
Post by: darren woolley on April 28, 2021, 11:49:32 AM
Post by: mrfuse on April 28, 2021, 12:50:32 PM
Great kits would buy them all, the black away one is classy as f**k
Love the black one also.
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 28, 2021, 03:16:06 PM
Post by: Drummond on April 28, 2021, 03:16:58 PM
Looks like the kit launch could be in May this year which would be borderline shocking.
Now't like knowing which division you'll be in to plan ahead is there?
Post by: nigel on April 28, 2021, 06:37:54 PM
I will say, though, that Kappa have done a great job with this seasons kits
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 28, 2021, 06:41:30 PM
Claret shirt, blue sleeves. That's the only rule.
Hoops, honestly. I bet you like three at the back. 🙄
Post by: Risso on April 28, 2021, 06:57:29 PM
What's this hoops nonsense?
Claret shirt, blue sleeves. That's the only rule.
Hoops, honestly. I bet you like three at the back. 🙄
Have a look at our first ever kit.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 28, 2021, 07:06:26 PM
I don't actually mind if we break the rule as a one-off for the 150th anniversary, but... that isn't yet.
Post by: KevinGage on April 28, 2021, 07:10:01 PM
But it's too loud for the home kit.
Post by: nigel on April 28, 2021, 07:10:42 PM
What's this hoops nonsense?
Claret shirt, blue sleeves. That's the only rule.
Hoops, honestly. I bet you like three at the back. 🙄
As it happens 😂
Post by: N'ZMAV on April 28, 2021, 08:08:19 PM
Post by: Allan C on April 28, 2021, 09:53:13 PM
Have a look at everyone's first ever kit. They're all weird and should bear no relation to the "proper" kits which get established over time.I’ve got to agree the home shirt should always be claret body with blue arms, white shorts, blue socks. I like the current collection and would be happy to stick with Kappa. I didn’t like Hummel or Umbro to be honest but would look at what Adidas had to offer.
I don't actually mind if we break the rule as a one-off for the 150th anniversary, but... that isn't yet.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 28, 2021, 10:47:30 PM
Post by: robbo1874 on April 29, 2021, 05:02:27 AM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 29, 2021, 05:45:30 AM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 29, 2021, 05:47:28 AM
Post by: Ian. on April 29, 2021, 07:32:43 AM
I did like those Nike kits when we had Acorns on the front.
Post by: Risso on April 29, 2021, 09:28:00 AM
Maybe Sergio Georgini could be tempted into sportswear? We are very wealthy.
Tommy Hilfinger perhaps.
Post by: Villan82 on April 29, 2021, 09:54:18 AM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 29, 2021, 10:09:55 AM
Maybe Sergio Georgini could be tempted into sportswear? We are very wealthy.
Tommy Hilfinger perhaps.
Did you buy it at the covered market?
Post by: LeeB on April 29, 2021, 10:57:41 AM
Gola, Bull Boys or Cica for me. Possibly Hi-Tec. Maybe Dunlop.
Sondico?
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 29, 2021, 11:00:00 AM
Gola, Bull Boys or Cica for me. Possibly Hi-Tec. Maybe Dunlop.
Sondico?
Great shout. I used to love their tailored pop socks.
Post by: in exile on April 29, 2021, 11:10:23 AM
How could anyone not like those beautiful Umbro kits from the 1970's?Have a look at everyone's first ever kit. They're all weird and should bear no relation to the "proper" kits which get established over time.I’ve got to agree the home shirt should always be claret body with blue arms, white shorts, blue socks. I like the current collection and would be happy to stick with Kappa. I didn’t like Hummel or Umbro to be honest but would look at what Adidas had to offer.
I don't actually mind if we break the rule as a one-off for the 150th anniversary, but... that isn't yet.
Post by: Drummond on April 29, 2021, 12:01:11 PM
Post by: eamonn on April 29, 2021, 12:05:41 PM
Oh, Roper. Well, he's the only kit designer of the Villa whose shirts sold-out completely (home, promotion-winning season).
Post by: cannock villa on April 29, 2021, 12:06:58 PM
Nobody has mentioned Luke!What's Darth Vaders son got to do with our kits
Post by: Des Little on April 29, 2021, 12:15:06 PM
Nobody has mentioned Luke!
Or Matt. Or even Ken for that matter.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 29, 2021, 12:28:32 PM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 29, 2021, 12:37:45 PM
I like a nice Le Coq a lotto
I am 43 years old, and a teenager, so I've fixed that for you.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 29, 2021, 01:02:00 PM
I did that on purposeI like a nice Le Coq a lotto
I am 43 years old, and a teenager, so I've fixed that for you.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 29, 2021, 01:05:20 PM
I did that on purposeI like a nice Le Coq a lotto
I am 43 years old, and a teenager, so I've fixed that for you.
My apologies, AAC! See you in the common room!
Post by: Drummond on April 29, 2021, 01:39:55 PM
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on April 29, 2021, 01:45:38 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 29, 2021, 07:26:47 PM
Post by: Smirker on April 30, 2021, 12:39:49 PM
A May launch for 21/22 would be most welcomed and long overdue.
Kits out and available by pre season please.
Post by: Proposition Joe on May 01, 2021, 09:27:23 AM
Post by: Ads on May 01, 2021, 09:34:24 AM
Post by: AV82EC on May 02, 2021, 08:14:12 AM
It will be Adidas the season after and with a good couple extra million into the bargain.
I’m hoping for a bostin’ kit deal next time which puts us on a par with top 6 clubs in terms of revenue, come on Naseef time to put that Adidas board position to good use.
In the meantime a nice shirt for the 40th anniversary would be good.
Post by: Smirker on May 03, 2021, 03:59:55 PM
It will be Adidas the season after and with a good couple extra million into the bargain.
Is this just a guess or is there info suggesting this will be the case?
Post by: Grande Pablo on May 03, 2021, 04:28:41 PM
Hummel have signed a deal with Wasps which is exceedingly interesting.
Post by: PaulTheVillan on May 03, 2021, 06:12:14 PM
Much preferred the colour of claret on the Nike kits under MON
Post by: olaftab on May 06, 2021, 11:40:14 AM
Cazoo Golden Goals
Cazoo, Aston Villa’s shirt sponsor and principal partner, has been donating £1,000 to The Aston Villa Foundation, the Club’s official charity, for every goal scored by the first team in the Premier League this season.
To celebrate the first ever Cazoo Football Derby, Cazoo doubled the usual 'Golden Goals' donation from £1,000 to £2,000 resulting in an additional £4,000 raised on Saturday, thanks to a goal from Ollie Watkins and another from Anwar El Ghazi.
As a result of Aston Villa's on-pitch successes so far, we are delighted to announce that The Aston Villa Foundation will benefit from a £50,000 ‘Golden Goals’ donation from Cazoo, which will help to continue to deliver its mission of ‘Working Together to Enrich Lives’.
Post by: LeeB on May 06, 2021, 12:01:36 PM
There's 1 more year left on the Kappa deal unless someone bigger comes in & buys that contract out. Can't see that happening myself.
Hummel have signed a deal with Wasps which is exceedingly interesting.
We'll supply you with kits if you stop being stingy bastards and leave us alone in beer gardens.
Post by: VILLA MOLE on May 06, 2021, 12:04:29 PM
would look lovely
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 06, 2021, 01:08:45 PM
I would like adidas kit but without stripes on the arms . Looking at Real madrid kit yesterday our away kit in white with 3 claret and blue stripes down the side
would look lovely
Leicester’s third kit is really nice too.
Post by: darren woolley on May 06, 2021, 03:55:24 PM
I would like adidas kit but without stripes on the arms . Looking at Real madrid kit yesterday our away kit in white with 3 claret and blue stripes down the side
would look lovely
I must admit I'm old school and prefer the stripes on the shoulder.
Post by: German James on May 06, 2021, 07:20:13 PM
Hummel have signed a deal with Wasps which is exceedingly interesting.Hummel is German for bumble bee... As you were.
Post by: VILLA MOLE on May 06, 2021, 07:41:23 PM
I would like adidas kit but without stripes on the arms . Looking at Real madrid kit yesterday our away kit in white with 3 claret and blue stripes down the side
would look lovely
I must admit I'm old school and prefer the stripes on the shoulder.
yep but i think wet spam
Post by: West Derby Villan on May 07, 2021, 01:43:35 PM
I would like adidas kit but without stripes on the arms . Looking at Real madrid kit yesterday our away kit in white with 3 claret and blue stripes down the side
would look lovely
I must admit I'm old school and prefer the stripes on the shoulder.
Yeah the traditional Adidas look
Post by: Smirker on May 07, 2021, 01:47:39 PM
Until we change the crest though, it doesn't matter. I'd love a nice Villa jacket but not with the Lerner crest.
Post by: Des Little on May 07, 2021, 09:38:20 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 07, 2021, 11:39:55 PM
Post by: Smirker on May 07, 2021, 11:42:25 PM
Arse’s new away shirt (if the leaks are correct) just has the cannon instead of the whole crest. We really should look at just having the lion on ours.
100%
Eventually I think that's what it will be for most clubs. Full crest for the media and embroidered mascot on the kit.
Looks so much better. Compare Liverpool's shirts with the full crest to now. Spurs as well.
Are we ever going to hear anything about this from the club? Have the current owners spoke about it?
Post by: Axl Rose on May 08, 2021, 12:17:05 AM
Not for me, I want to see the words "ASTON VILLA" on there again. Preferably "FOOTBALL CLUB", too.
Yes. This
Post by: Joe S on May 08, 2021, 06:58:46 AM
Arse’s new away shirt (if the leaks are correct) just has the cannon instead of the whole crest. We really should look at just having the lion on ours.
The leaked Arsenal home would also work well in claret and blue too.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on May 08, 2021, 10:24:05 AM
Post by: BC Villain on May 08, 2021, 10:25:38 AM
I realised I stopped liking shirts when they started making them out of plastic.
I stopped liking them when we went through that phase of having betting companies plastered across the front of them.
Post by: ez on May 08, 2021, 11:08:26 AM
Post by: nigel on May 08, 2021, 11:16:30 AM
Arse’s new away shirt (if the leaks are correct) just has the cannon instead of the whole crest. We really should look at just having the lion on ours.
100%
Eventually I think that's what it will be for most clubs. Full crest for the media and embroidered mascot on the kit.
Looks so much better. Compare Liverpool's shirts with the full crest to now. Spurs as well.
Are we ever going to hear anything about this from the club? Have the current owners spoke about it?
Something like this, but without the AV
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TI824nbDwus/UKPzH9AirII/AAAAAAABfOA/LSjnGh-iEPo/s1600/aston_villa_fc_logo+history2.jpg)
Post by: Smirker on May 08, 2021, 11:24:48 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 08, 2021, 11:32:51 AM
The current Villa lion looks like he's more likely to maul a cake than a gazelle. It's rubbish.
Post by: nigel on May 08, 2021, 12:35:25 PM
Yes. Just the same lion from the crest.
(https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.3retro.com%2Fteam%2Faston-villa%2Faston-villa%2F16_Aston-Villa-1971-No8-Retro-Football-Shirt.html&psig=AOvVaw2o54WdmsFwl1lEAAb2GtC_&ust=1620559945913000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCNiKx7n-ufACFQAAAAAdAAAAABAL)
Post by: London Villan on May 09, 2021, 07:09:03 AM
A rampant lion, with “The Villa” underneath. Better than just AVFC.
Post by: saunders_heroes on May 09, 2021, 09:03:38 AM
Current fashion is to strip back club badges back to very minimal designs. Spurs being a good example.
A rampant lion, with “The Villa” underneath. Better than just AVFC.
The rampant lion with Prepared under it would be even better.
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 09, 2021, 02:27:12 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 09, 2021, 03:05:34 PM
I've never liked that motto.
It’s worked when we have been. Which since we won the European Cup has been only short spells under Ron, Sir Brian, JG and MON. And a bit now under Dean. But other that we’ve been anything but.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on May 09, 2021, 03:54:13 PM
I've never liked that motto.
Hopefully at some point we'll be able to change it to Repaired.
Post by: Flin5tone on May 10, 2021, 01:49:00 AM
Adidas shirt with the 80s crest would be a huge hit with the fans and would be a bit of a statement .Would sell thousands of them and the Village would not be able to cope with the Demand
Post by: wince on May 10, 2021, 02:27:02 AM
Arse’s new away shirt (if the leaks are correct) just has the cannon instead of the whole crest. We really should look at just having the lion on ours.
100%
Eventually I think that's what it will be for most clubs. Full crest for the media and embroidered mascot on the kit.
Looks so much better. Compare Liverpool's shirts with the full crest to now. Spurs as well.
Are we ever going to hear anything about this from the club? Have the current owners spoke about it?
Something like this, but without the AV
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TI824nbDwus/UKPzH9AirII/AAAAAAABfOA/LSjnGh-iEPo/s1600/aston_villa_fc_logo+history2.jpg)
I actually owned an original Harry Hampton shirt crest like that he was given but gave it away to a mate...
Post by: Sexual Ealing on May 10, 2021, 02:38:17 AM
I have not and will not buy a Shirt with the current badge on , it is horrendous.
Adidas shirt with the 80s crest would be a huge hit with the fans and would be a bit of a statement .Would sell thousands of them and the Village would not be able to cope with the Demand
Can we take this as a resignation from buying the shirts?
Post by: Axl Rose on May 10, 2021, 03:34:15 AM
Post by: in exile on May 10, 2021, 11:55:05 AM
Maybe shirtless would be preferable, or claret and blue body paint?I wouldn't wear one of them!
Post by: Axl Rose on May 10, 2021, 12:13:23 PM
Maybe shirtless would be preferable, or claret and blue body paint?I wouldn't wear one of them!
You'd look great, mate! Ha!
Post by: Drummond on May 10, 2021, 12:57:16 PM
I have not and will not buy a Shirt with the current badge on , it is horrendous.
Adidas shirt with the 80s crest would be a huge hit with the fans and would be a bit of a statement .Would sell thousands of them and the Village would not be able to cope with the Demand
I'm sure the club will be distraught.
Post by: LeeB on May 10, 2021, 04:27:38 PM
I have not and will not buy a Shirt with the current badge on , it is horrendous.
Adidas shirt with the 80s crest would be a huge hit with the fans and would be a bit of a statement .Would sell thousands of them and the Village would not be able to cope with the Demand
I'm sure the club will be distraught.
Don't we sell 'thousands' of shirts whatever they look like?
Anyway, fuck Adidas, if it's just an exercise in what I like personally, can't we get Paul Smith to do our kits?
Post by: Sexual Ealing on May 10, 2021, 05:10:20 PM
I have not and will not buy a Shirt with the current badge on , it is horrendous.
Adidas shirt with the 80s crest would be a huge hit with the fans and would be a bit of a statement .Would sell thousands of them and the Village would not be able to cope with the Demand
I'm sure the club will be distraught.
Don't we sell 'thousands' of shirts whatever they look like?
Anyway, fuck Adidas, if it's just an exercise in what I like personally, can't we get Paul Smith to do our kits?
I thought you were more of a Hi-Tec and Wranglers* man?
*I'm still smarting over Adrian Chiles.
Post by: LeeB on May 10, 2021, 06:03:56 PM
I have not and will not buy a Shirt with the current badge on , it is horrendous.
Adidas shirt with the 80s crest would be a huge hit with the fans and would be a bit of a statement .Would sell thousands of them and the Village would not be able to cope with the Demand
I'm sure the club will be distraught.
Don't we sell 'thousands' of shirts whatever they look like?
Anyway, fuck Adidas, if it's just an exercise in what I like personally, can't we get Paul Smith to do our kits?
I thought you were more of a Hi-Tec and Wranglers* man?
*I'm still smarting over Adrian Chiles.
I am. I like Paul Smith but I'm too tight to buy it.
Post by: CT on May 10, 2021, 06:08:36 PM
I have not and will not buy a Shirt with the current badge on , it is horrendous.
Is there any aspect of the club that you like? Anything at all?
Post by: Smirker on May 15, 2021, 10:22:17 PM
Black socks because they are retro Villa.
(https://i.ibb.co/2MtVYd5/kit1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2MtVYd5)
(https://i.ibb.co/cTq2CJ3/kit2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cTq2CJ3)
(https://i.ibb.co/vXGdStT/kit3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vXGdStT)
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 15, 2021, 10:24:50 PM
Post by: Smirker on May 15, 2021, 10:30:58 PM
Hopefully not Puma as they endorse "Israeli" League teams in the illegally occupied settlements. Plus no to Under Armour as they support ritual animal murder for "sport".
It's Kappa next season.
Puma would be great imo. They make beautiful jackets.
https://www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/2020-21-manchester-city-puma-stadium-jacket-bnib.html
https://www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/2019-20-manchester-city-puma-reversible-bench-jacket-bnib-xl-718258.html
https://www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/2019-20-manchester-city-puma-iconic-track-jacket-bnib-673951.html
https://www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/2019-20-olympique-marseille-puma-woven-jacket-bnib.html
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Post by: cdbearsfan on May 15, 2021, 10:40:44 PM
Oh and shocked to see the Emirati scabs selling out Palestine again...
Post by: robbo1874 on May 15, 2021, 10:41:45 PM
Post by: mike on May 15, 2021, 11:12:11 PM
Hopefully not Puma as they endorse "Israeli" League teams in the illegally occupied settlements. Plus no to Under Armour as they support ritual animal murder for "sport".
I'd never heard about Under Armour sponsoring trophy hunters until I read this, so thanks. I can't believe that hasn't been more widely publicised.
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 15, 2021, 11:15:02 PM
Absolute wankers, mate.
Post by: Goldie.7 on May 15, 2021, 11:54:30 PM
Hopefully not Puma as they endorse "Israeli" League teams in the illegally occupied settlements. Plus no to Under Armour as they support ritual animal murder for "sport".
It's Kappa next season.
Puma would be great imo. They make beautiful jackets.
https://www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/2020-21-manchester-city-puma-stadium-jacket-bnib.html
https://www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/2019-20-manchester-city-puma-reversible-bench-jacket-bnib-xl-718258.html
https://www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/2019-20-manchester-city-puma-iconic-track-jacket-bnib-673951.html
https://www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/2019-20-olympique-marseille-puma-woven-jacket-bnib.html
8)
N/R, but I recently sold them one of my classic Villa shirts and I was shocked how big their set-up was. It's frigging huge!
(https://i.postimg.cc/qpL3tjHS/qqqq.jpg)
Post by: purpletrousers on May 15, 2021, 11:57:02 PM
Post by: robbo1874 on May 15, 2021, 11:57:43 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on May 16, 2021, 09:24:14 AM
No bother. Sure I was banging on about it on one of the previous seasons' kit threads. 🙂yes and I do my best to tell everyone why they should not buy the trophy Hunter wankers gear.
Absolute wankers, mate.
Post by: Flamingo Lane on May 16, 2021, 10:22:03 AM
It’s got to be Umbro and make them all wear long sleeves cowans/ Morley style
This modern thing of some players wearing short sleeved shirts with some kind of tight fitting long sleeved under garment does need to be outlawed.
Post by: Three Spires Villa on May 17, 2021, 10:03:51 PM
Hopefully not Puma as they endorse "Israeli" League teams in the illegally occupied settlements. Plus no to Under Armour as they support ritual animal murder for "sport".
Well said 👍
Post by: Duncan Shaw on May 27, 2021, 01:04:34 PM
Post by: VILLA MOLE on May 27, 2021, 01:07:26 PM
Post by: Martin Carruthers on May 27, 2021, 01:12:02 PM
Post by: thick_mike on May 27, 2021, 02:30:07 PM
It’s got to be Umbro and make them all wear long sleeves cowans/ Morley style
This modern thing of some players wearing short sleeved shirts with some kind of tight fitting long sleeved under garment does need to be outlawed.
Was it Ashley Young that started that?
Post by: Villan82 on May 27, 2021, 02:34:39 PM
Post by: LeeB on May 27, 2021, 02:36:49 PM
An emphatic 'no' to Hummel from me. Up there with Diadora in terms of our worst kits.
The Humnel kits were ace, you nutter!
The Diadora one was shite, I'll give you that.
Post by: cannock villa on May 27, 2021, 02:40:10 PM
It’s got to be Umbro and make them all wear long sleeves cowans/ Morley styleNo, make them wear short sleeves in winter ala Peter Withe and no fancy baselayer underneath
Post by: curiousorange on May 27, 2021, 02:57:05 PM
Post by: Villan82 on May 27, 2021, 05:05:52 PM
An emphatic 'no' to Hummel from me. Up there with Diadora in terms of our worst kits.
The Humnel kits were ace, you nutter!
The Diadora one was shite, I'll give you that.
'89-90 is the only decent Hummel kit we had. The 2000s ones were desperate and I am one of those who don't like the 87-89 one.
Post by: Martin Carruthers on May 27, 2021, 05:11:45 PM
Post by: Smirker on May 27, 2021, 06:11:48 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/HFkfQbx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/iA8NmG8.jpg)
I made these lightning bolt kits. The lion is embossed into a pattern on the shirts and shorts and the gas lamp outside the Holte is on the back of the neck.
If I'm not allowed to post these let me know and I'll stop.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on May 27, 2021, 06:18:10 PM
I made these
Thank Christ for that! Wink.
Post by: Mister E on May 27, 2021, 06:42:22 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/GxI31Xe.jpg)Crystal (Peighton) Place - no thanks!!
(https://i.imgur.com/HFkfQbx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/iA8NmG8.jpg)
I made these lightning bolt kits. The lion is embossed into a pattern on the shirts and shorts and the gas lamp outside the Holte is on the back of the neck.
If I'm not allowed to post these let me know and I'll stop.
Post by: Villan For Life on May 27, 2021, 06:50:35 PM
The away shirt should be based upon the 1982 away shirt to mark the 40th anniversary.
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 27, 2021, 06:53:44 PM
I wouldn't bother with a 40th anniversary shirt. We can go for nostalgia fest with the 2023/24 shirts for the 150 years anniversary. Recreation of the double-winning kit for the home shirt, 1982 Final kit for the away shirt, 57 Final kit third choice.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 27, 2021, 06:53:55 PM
That’s a horrible shirt!
Yes.
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The away shirt should be based upon the 1982 away shirt to mark the 40th anniversary.
No.
Post by: villadelph on May 27, 2021, 06:55:39 PM
It’s got to be Umbro and make them all wear long sleeves cowans/ Morley style
I always bought a long sleeve shirt whenever I could.. we haven't had the opportunity in years.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 27, 2021, 06:59:36 PM
I like it.
I wouldn't bother with a 40th anniversary shirt. We can go for nostalgia fest with the 2023/24 shirts for the 150 years anniversary. Recreation of the double-winning kit for the home shirt, 1982 Final kit for the away shirt, 57 Final kit third choice.
By 2023/24, we won't need nostalgia.
Post by: Smirker on May 27, 2021, 07:03:39 PM
I'll try again 8)
Will also post ones based on info if leaks come out.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 27, 2021, 08:09:12 PM
Crystal (Peighton) Place - no thanks!!
You think it would look nice with a Harrington?
Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on May 27, 2021, 09:18:15 PM
It’s got to be Umbro and make them all wear long sleeves cowans/ Morley style
I always bought a long sleeve shirt whenever I could.. we haven't had the opportunity in years.
How can you do the Denis Law thing of playing while holding the cuffs, which automatically instilled you with 110% cool factor if you wore a short sleeve strip?.
Until they saw me play.
I was responsible for creating my works B team, and made myself manager so I could pick me every time. We lost every game we played but I got to wear claret and blue (and held onto the shirt cuffs like Denis Law). There are no sufficiently excremental words to describe my football talents, but I looked so, so cool.
Post by: aldridgeboy on May 27, 2021, 09:51:56 PM
Hummel kits of the 80's were, with a few years hindsight, appreciably retro. Hummel kits of the 2000s were terrible.
Yep. 80s one great. Even the “template” one we had first. The second one was a thing of beauty. Especially the white and black away one.
Post by: Smirker on May 28, 2021, 10:39:16 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/8LoePmm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/aN4Nn0n.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/k7lhfMK.jpg)
Post by: Risso on May 28, 2021, 10:40:34 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 28, 2021, 10:44:05 PM
The home one is a monstrosity and has no resemblance to a proper Villa home shirt.
Post by: Smirker on May 28, 2021, 10:49:01 PM
Away and third are fine, though I suspect the last one would look terrible when worn, as all grey kits do.
The home one is a monstrosity and has no resemblance to a proper Villa home shirt.
I liked the original one ;D
The away one was my first ever football shirt and I'm hoping Hummel release a proper remake. They did release some Denmark remakes recently so maybe they will. It's a beauty imo.
Post by: Smirker on May 28, 2021, 10:52:17 PM
Just seen this got released.
(https://www.scoredraw.com/siteimg/productimages/849-208.jpg)
Post by: Des Little on May 28, 2021, 10:55:29 PM
Post by: Smirker on May 28, 2021, 11:01:22 PM
Retros are just much better, in every way. And they aren't rip offs.
My favourite villa shirt is the 1992 home one Umbro made. I got it from the club shop, for £30. I am wearing it now. 8)
Post by: Ad@m on May 28, 2021, 11:13:05 PM
There’s massive money in old Villa kits. I don’t know why the likes of Le Coq or Hummel don’t produce re-runs. That white/black/purple away Hummel from 1990 would really sell.
The white/blue/black Umbro one from the early 90s would be amazing too.
That was one of my first shirts and I loved it!
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 28, 2021, 11:42:18 PM
https://www.scoredraw.com/premier-league/aston-villa-/849_aston-villa-1996-retro-football-shirt.html
Just seen this got released.
(https://www.scoredraw.com/siteimg/productimages/849-208.jpg)
Very nice, though I'm not a fan of collars that are too, erm... collarey.
Post by: Axl Rose on May 28, 2021, 11:45:57 PM
Post by: Smirker on May 28, 2021, 11:49:15 PM
I want a remake of the 1994 cup winning goalie top.
I will have a go ;D
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on May 29, 2021, 07:46:51 AM
Post by: N'ZMAV on May 29, 2021, 07:54:33 AM
Made these classic Hummel remakes and also made a third kit in black using the same template 8)YES YES YES!!!!
(https://i.imgur.com/8LoePmm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/aN4Nn0n.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/k7lhfMK.jpg)
Post by: charleeco7 on May 29, 2021, 08:06:05 AM
https://www.scoredraw.com/premier-league/aston-villa-/849_aston-villa-1996-retro-football-shirt.html
Just seen this got released.
(https://www.scoredraw.com/siteimg/productimages/849-208.jpg)
Love this shirt and the away one. Think you can send them off and get the branding put on also.
Post by: Deano's Mullet on May 29, 2021, 08:39:58 AM
Made these classic Hummel remakes and also made a third kit in black using the same template 8)YES YES YES!!!!
(https://i.imgur.com/8LoePmm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/aN4Nn0n.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/k7lhfMK.jpg)
Don’t mind the aways, hate the home one. Claret shirt, blue sleeves. Coventry City veer from stripes to halves to whatever every so often but we are Aston Villa. The 87-89 Hummel was ok as a one off and that’s how it should stay.
Post by: Deano's Mullet on May 29, 2021, 08:42:09 AM
https://www.scoredraw.com/premier-league/aston-villa-/849_aston-villa-1996-retro-football-shirt.html
Just seen this got released.
(https://www.scoredraw.com/siteimg/productimages/849-208.jpg)
Love this shirt and the away one. Think you can send them off and get the branding put on also.
I’ve still got my original 95 one and it still fits which is great. They just need to redo 89-90 and the whole run of classic retros is done with the exception of the Henson relegation top.
Post by: nigel on May 29, 2021, 08:47:27 AM
Made these classic Hummel remakes and also made a third kit in black using the same template 8)YES YES YES!!!!
(https://i.imgur.com/8LoePmm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/aN4Nn0n.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/k7lhfMK.jpg)
NO NO NO!!!
Sorry, Smirker, didn’t like them first time around either
Post by: Axl Rose on May 29, 2021, 09:11:17 AM
I want a remake of the 1994 cup winning goalie top.
I will have a go ;D
Cheers fella! I really like your Hummel mock-ups by the way, though blue sleeves on the home shirts should always be paramount! :)
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 29, 2021, 09:21:51 AM
Think we should do this, if only to annoy my brother, who hated those kits at the end of the 80s.
😡😡😡
Post by: Hopadop on May 29, 2021, 10:16:44 AM
Post by: Smirker on May 29, 2021, 10:48:49 AM
https://www.scoredraw.com/premier-league/aston-villa-/849_aston-villa-1996-retro-football-shirt.html
Just seen this got released.
(https://www.scoredraw.com/siteimg/productimages/849-208.jpg)
Love this shirt and the away one. Think you can send them off and get the branding put on also.
Where would you send it? If anyone knows let me know, I always wanted this shirt but never had one :-[
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 29, 2021, 12:11:04 PM
NO NO NO!!!
Sorry, Smirker, didn’t like them first time around either
Same here, can't understand the love for Hummel amongst football fans. Much prefer Kappa, Adidas, Umbro. Their "iconic" Denmark '86 shirt was shite as well.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 29, 2021, 12:29:28 PM
NO NO NO!!!
Sorry, Smirker, didn’t like them first time around either
Same here, can't understand the love for Hummel amongst football fans. Much prefer Kappa, Adidas, Umbro. Their "iconic" Denmark '86 shirt was shite as well.
These sentiments echo my own. Their only saving grace was they weren't Henson.
Post by: Villan82 on May 29, 2021, 01:14:37 PM
Post by: Smirker on May 29, 2021, 01:19:12 PM
I want a remake of the 1994 cup winning goalie top.
I will have a go ;D
Cheers fella! I really like your Hummel mock-ups by the way, though blue sleeves on the home shirts should always be paramount! :)
Here you go ;D
(https://i.imgur.com/bZRB2Oq.png)
Post by: eamonn on May 30, 2021, 02:01:54 AM
It's a pity Villa can't use the manufacturer's logo on most of the retro shirts (Reebok in this case, Hummel for the 87/88 ones). Not that I'm overly keen on being a walking advertisement, but it just looks like something is missing and also a bit incongruous when the main sponsor is there across the chest.
Post by: Axl Rose on May 30, 2021, 04:46:05 AM
I want a remake of the 1994 cup winning goalie top.
I will have a go ;D
Cheers fella! I really like your Hummel mock-ups by the way, though blue sleeves on the home shirts should always be paramount! :)
Here you go ;D
(https://i.imgur.com/bZRB2Oq.png)
That'd definitely be a winner with the youth! Cheers mate!
Post by: robbo1874 on May 30, 2021, 07:00:19 AM
in hummel’s defence, the quality is excellent. I’ve the got the first one they did early 2000s. I wear it quite often, beach, swimming exercise etc. it’s still in top nick now 20 or so years on. Faded a bit but a lot better than some of the shite we’ve had occasionallyNO NO NO!!!
Sorry, Smirker, didn’t like them first time around either
Same here, can't understand the love for Hummel amongst football fans. Much prefer Kappa, Adidas, Umbro. Their "iconic" Denmark '86 shirt was shite as well.
Post by: robbo1874 on May 30, 2021, 07:10:44 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/P17VGY7/A6-B176-CC-57-E4-4-D7-E-803-D-2-B184-BC5-CF64.jpg) (https://ibb.co/P17VGY7)
Post by: Axl Rose on May 30, 2021, 07:47:13 AM
Post by: Villan82 on May 30, 2021, 09:50:59 AM
I noticed that the 1997/98 "Collymore" away shirt has been added to the retro range. I coveted that shirt at the time but had to make do with the home jersey that year.
It's a pity Villa can't use the manufacturer's logo on most of the retro shirts (Reebok in this case, Hummel for the 87/88 ones). Not that I'm overly keen on being a walking advertisement, but it just looks like something is missing and also a bit incongruous when the main sponsor is there across the chest.
1997-98 was a case of the away being better than the home. The previous home was very classic and, for me, the 1997-98 home was a tad too dark.
Post by: aldridgeboy on May 30, 2021, 10:31:50 AM
Made these classic Hummel remakes and also made a third kit in black using the same template 8)
(https://i.imgur.com/8LoePmm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/aN4Nn0n.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/k7lhfMK.jpg)
Love the away and third. Home one should always have blue sleeves I think ( I know the original didn't)
Post by: algy on May 30, 2021, 04:22:01 PM
I noticed that the 1997/98 "Collymore" away shirt has been added to the retro range. I coveted that shirt at the time but had to make do with the home jersey that year.Yeah, I've been tempted by them, but the lack of manufacturers logo puts me off. They just don't look quite right. Tho tbh through the years I've worn less and less official club merchandise, now its just down to a thin claret & blue scarf with "Aston Villa, Coca Cola Cup Final 1994" on. Pride and joy, that is.
It's a pity Villa can't use the manufacturer's logo on most of the retro shirts (Reebok in this case, Hummel for the 87/88 ones). Not that I'm overly keen on being a walking advertisement, but it just looks like something is missing and also a bit incongruous when the main sponsor is there across the chest.
Post by: darren woolley on May 31, 2021, 01:11:42 PM
I noticed that the 1997/98 "Collymore" away shirt has been added to the retro range. I coveted that shirt at the time but had to make do with the home jersey that year.Yeah, I've been tempted by them, but the lack of manufacturers logo puts me off. They just don't look quite right. Tho tbh through the years I've worn less and less official club merchandise, now its just down to a thin claret & blue scarf with "Aston Villa, Coca Cola Cup Final 1994" on. Pride and joy, that is.
It's a pity Villa can't use the manufacturer's logo on most of the retro shirts (Reebok in this case, Hummel for the 87/88 ones). Not that I'm overly keen on being a walking advertisement, but it just looks like something is missing and also a bit incongruous when the main sponsor is there across the chest.
It just doesn't feel right without the logo on.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 28, 2021, 10:24:29 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 28, 2021, 10:33:17 PM
Post by: London Villan on June 28, 2021, 10:34:14 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 28, 2021, 10:35:28 PM
Post by: Villan82 on June 28, 2021, 10:49:21 PM
Post by: VILLA MOLE on June 28, 2021, 10:52:09 PM
Post by: andyh on June 28, 2021, 11:05:46 PM
We could. But given that we like money, it's unlikely.
Could we keep the same kit?The club have been selling replicas shirts for about £15 recently, so I doubt it.
Post by: D.boy on June 28, 2021, 11:14:20 PM
Post by: robbo1874 on June 29, 2021, 08:25:50 AM
Post by: CT on June 29, 2021, 08:58:00 AM
I was thinking that most clubs may be waiting for England to crash out of the Euros before they put the new strips on sale. If they go out now, they’re competing (mostly) with England merch and it might not be the best time for them to go on sale. Fresh and exciting once England’s euro campaign is done and dusted. Just a theory.
The boys should be revealing the new kits tomorrow then!
Post by: andyh on June 29, 2021, 09:17:56 AM
Post by: dorsetvillian on June 29, 2021, 10:00:36 AM
Post by: darren woolley on June 29, 2021, 12:15:53 PM
Post by: Drummond on June 29, 2021, 12:33:03 PM
A friend of my son was doing a photo shoot for the new kit last Thursday. So imagine it's a little way off before they are revealed.
Is it claret with blue sleeves?
Post by: Rico on June 30, 2021, 07:18:24 AM
Post by: CT on June 30, 2021, 07:21:08 AM
Tempting fate, but can you imagine how many Grealish shirts we're gonna sell.
I was just thinking the same thing. I know other players names will be on shirts, but Jack would have the vast majority.
Post by: Duncan Shaw on June 30, 2021, 08:30:39 AM
Well they sold out of England shirts with his name onTempting fate, but can you imagine how many Grealish shirts we're gonna sell.
I was just thinking the same thing. I know other players names will be on shirts, but Jack would have the vast majority.
Post by: Drummond on June 30, 2021, 10:04:00 AM
Post by: in exile on June 30, 2021, 10:58:05 AM
I wish they would get the kits out earlier.Get your kits out for the lads.
Post by: eamonn on June 30, 2021, 11:52:48 AM
It's the Elite Athlete version, two sizes too big, but really only 0.5 times too big for normal mortals. Which means there's a bit of space for the belly to breathe (and, no doubt, grow).
Post by: Sexual Ealing on June 30, 2021, 12:51:49 PM
Post by: itmustbe_it is! on June 30, 2021, 12:54:15 PM
Isn't it time for that fella who does the mock-ups to be making an appearance?
Think he went easy and started this thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on June 30, 2021, 12:58:09 PM
Post by: eamonn on June 30, 2021, 01:42:06 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on June 30, 2021, 01:58:49 PM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on June 30, 2021, 02:18:14 PM
Marshall.
That's the fella.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 30, 2021, 07:35:30 PM
Marshall, if you're not too busy? Fire up Microsoft Paint.
Post by: aldridgeboy on June 30, 2021, 09:18:51 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/1KyLmXS/40-FFD4-D0-118-A-48-F5-9-FD4-F4-E706-CB951-D.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1KyLmXS)
remove duplicates from string (https://dedupelist.com/)
This is doing the rounds on Social Media. I have no idea if it’s legit. I hope not, it’s awful.
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 30, 2021, 09:20:53 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on June 30, 2021, 09:21:05 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/df0wfFn/20210630-211709.jpg) (https://ibb.co/df0wfFn)
Looks like home kits been leaked
Post by: Demitri_C on June 30, 2021, 09:23:28 PM
I hope its fake
Post by: Sexual Ealing on June 30, 2021, 09:28:24 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 30, 2021, 09:40:24 PM
Doesn't look faked to my untrained eye. It'll do.
Yep. I’m more concerned about who plays in it and how many games we win. The away/3rd kits interests me more nowadays as there is licence to be creative.
Post by: dave.woodhall on June 30, 2021, 09:41:43 PM
Post by: Des Little on June 30, 2021, 09:42:47 PM
I was hoping for a retro kappa logos down the sleeves affair, like the old Man City ones from the 90s.
Post by: aldridgeboy on June 30, 2021, 09:42:48 PM
Stripes. No.
Yep. Totally agree
Post by: Demitri_C on June 30, 2021, 09:46:04 PM
Stripes. No.
Dont mind stripes but not these ones.
Worst kind of stripes
I poved that villa kit for years ago with thw ckaret and blue thick stripes. One of my fav kits
Post by: Sexual Ealing on June 30, 2021, 09:50:39 PM
Post by: Smirker on June 30, 2021, 09:51:33 PM
It's absolutely shit.
Hopefully it isn't real.
Post by: Rich6by7 on June 30, 2021, 09:52:57 PM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on June 30, 2021, 09:54:42 PM
Post by: Exeter 77 on June 30, 2021, 09:57:19 PM
Stripes. No.Unless we are planning to win the FA Cup in it.
Post by: Des Little on June 30, 2021, 10:01:40 PM
Post by: London Villan on June 30, 2021, 10:03:17 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 30, 2021, 10:08:32 PM
Post by: Smirker on June 30, 2021, 10:29:14 PM
Weren’t their similar comments on here about the Luke promotion kit, which is now a classic.
Don't think so. They were popular from the start. The third one was shit though.
Post by: Deano's Mullet on June 30, 2021, 10:44:03 PM
Post by: Risso on June 30, 2021, 10:59:58 PM
Post by: Axl Rose on June 30, 2021, 11:15:06 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/QNp5VhX/E5-Fm7rp-WUAAIASR.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QNp5VhX)
(https://imgbb.com/)
Post by: Villan82 on June 30, 2021, 11:25:52 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/df0wfFn/20210630-211709.jpg) (https://ibb.co/df0wfFn)
Looks like home kits been leaked
Why do they keep putting these toned stripes in our kits? This sort of thing has crept in since the weird 'chequered' efforts in 2010. I don't like them at all.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on June 30, 2021, 11:29:19 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/df0wfFn/20210630-211709.jpg) (https://ibb.co/df0wfFn)
Looks like home kits been leaked
Horrible.
Post by: Villan82 on June 30, 2021, 11:33:40 PM
Villa shirts are claret with blue sleeves.
A novelty shirt once in a while is nice, maybe once or twice a decade. We have had too many novelty shirts. Just give us the traditional villa kit.
Post by: Risso on June 30, 2021, 11:45:42 PM
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on July 01, 2021, 12:08:55 AM
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 01, 2021, 02:32:37 AM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on July 01, 2021, 03:36:29 AM
Saw this mock up/art on Twitter:
(https://i.ibb.co/QNp5VhX/E5-Fm7rp-WUAAIASR.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QNp5VhX)
(https://imgbb.com/)
Nope. That's a West Ham shirt.
Post by: Demitri_C on July 01, 2021, 06:42:00 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/s99Qxnj/20210701-064016.jpg) (https://ibb.co/s99Qxnj)
(https://i.ibb.co/Tw8Dr70/20210701-064004.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Tw8Dr70)
Someone did a mock up of what he says the other rumoured kits were like
Post by: Pete3206 on July 01, 2021, 07:33:29 AM
Post by: Demitri_C on July 01, 2021, 08:17:11 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/6FyJQtv/20210701-081604.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6FyJQtv)
(https://i.ibb.co/j5Yg0hQ/20210701-081551.jpg) (https://ibb.co/j5Yg0hQ)
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More leaks. Looks legit to me.
It does look awful
Post by: chrisw1 on July 01, 2021, 08:38:03 AM
Whilst I'm mainly traditionalist in my views, there's only so much you can do with claret body and blue sleeves and I have liked the odd change over the years. I loved the Luke kit. I also really like Smirkers 57 FA Cup homage at the start of this thread and would like to see something like that brought in for a season.
Edit - must have dreamt about a 57 homage as can't find it at the start of the thread. Anyway, I'd like one.
Post by: AV82EC on July 01, 2021, 09:14:42 AM
Post by: algy on July 01, 2021, 09:34:07 AM
Me too. As long as we're recognisably claret body, blue sleeves 90% of the time then I don't mind being a bit creative periodically.Villa shirts are claret with blue sleeves.
A novelty shirt once in a while is nice, maybe once or twice a decade. We have had too many novelty shirts. Just give us the traditional villa kit.
Favourite novelty kits for me are the thick striped one and the Luke one. Favourite non-novelty ones are the 89/90 Hummel one, the 92/93 Umbro one with the 1890s style, and the 2002/03 Diadora one (dark claret, sky blue sleeves).
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 01, 2021, 09:53:02 AM
Me too. As long as we're recognisably claret body, blue sleeves 90% of the time then I don't mind being a bit creative periodically.Villa shirts are claret with blue sleeves.
A novelty shirt once in a while is nice, maybe once or twice a decade. We have had too many novelty shirts. Just give us the traditional villa kit.
Favourite novelty kits for me are the thick striped one and the Luke one. Favourite non-novelty ones are the 89/90 Hummel one, the 92/93 Umbro one with the 1890s style, and the 2002/03 Diadora one (dark claret, sky blue sleeves).
NO.
Post by: Si on July 01, 2021, 09:57:05 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/6R3cLZ4/Screenshot-20210701-095212-DHgate.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6R3cLZ4)
difference from genuine shirts
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on July 01, 2021, 10:02:09 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 01, 2021, 11:05:15 AM
Favourite novelty kits for me are the thick striped one and the Luke one.
Agreed. The Luke kit was helped by it being a nice rich shade of claret.
The new home if legit (and it appears to be) is dreadful, a complete mess with too much going on. Also it likely won't be very flattering on, the shoulder design will make the wearer look wider at the belly and narrower at the shoulders. Not a good look. Ah well, I wasn't going to buy it anyway and will now wait for next year's Adidas blockbuster.
Post by: Axl Rose on July 01, 2021, 11:10:34 AM
I really miss collars on football shirts.
Post by: Gary Penrice on July 01, 2021, 11:15:54 AM
A classic Hearts shirt, maybe. Villa shirts are claret with blue sleeves. I can't believe I still have to explain this to people every year. It's like talking to Climate Change deniers, Flat Earthers and people that admit to liking some of U2's early stuff.
Don't knock us flat earthers,we've got believers all round the globe!
As for the top....if true....it's a no from me!
Post by: Villan82 on July 01, 2021, 11:28:44 AM
I feel a bit dirty now for thinking it's alright...5.5 out of 10 level alright. But then I am a strange person. I wouldn't buy it, but think it'll look ok on the players.
I really miss collars on football shirts.
76-81 and 95-97 are two of the all time best.
Post by: Drummond on July 01, 2021, 11:29:26 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 01, 2021, 11:38:37 AM
I really miss collars on football shirts.
76-81 and 95-97 are two of the all time best.
Not a fan of collars on shirts or the 90s baggy fit. 76-81 is a classic though.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 01, 2021, 11:47:23 AM
1997-98 was a case of the away being better than the home. The previous home was very classic and, for me, the 1997-98 home was a tad too dark.
Agreed, I got 95-97 home and the 97-98 away, the AST sponsor seemed very apt. Never wore the away much as it was a bit skimpy on me. Must dig it out as may fit me now and still like the design.
Post by: Axl Rose on July 01, 2021, 11:55:41 AM
1997-98 was a case of the away being better than the home. The previous home was very classic and, for me, the 1997-98 home was a tad too dark.
Agreed, I got 95-97 home and the 97-98 away, the AST sponsor seemed very apt. Never wore the away much as it was a bit skimpy on me. Must dig it out as may fit me now and still like the design.
Loved that 97-98 away, and when studying abroad in the states gave it to a lovely Mexican girl I was with at the time. It's now pretty much the only shirt I don't have in my collection, and they never seem to pop up on eBay.
Post by: paul_e on July 01, 2021, 12:01:46 PM
The shoulders are fucking awful though, as someone posted earlier the 2 combine to look narrow at the shoulders and wider at the belly, it'll be bad on professional athletes, on the average fan it's going to look horrific. If they really wanted this styling they need to add some blue panels on the sides to balance it out better. Which means it doesn't work as Villa home shirt.
Post by: in exile on July 01, 2021, 12:07:08 PM
Post by: cannock villa on July 01, 2021, 12:12:05 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on July 01, 2021, 12:21:05 PM
Its claret body and blue arms, that'll do me. Jack's toned torso will look great in it next season."Claret"
Post by: Duncan Shaw on July 01, 2021, 12:30:11 PM
My lad who is 21 said "Seen worse, it's OK" and I guess he is nearer the target market than crusty old fuckers like us on here!!!
Post by: pauliewalnuts on July 01, 2021, 12:51:49 PM
It's available for £8 on the Chinese fake shirts site. Too be fair some of the guys at my work have bought England Shirts for £12 and you can't tell the
(https://i.ibb.co/6R3cLZ4/Screenshot-20210701-095212-DHgate.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6R3cLZ4)
difference from genuine shirts
I like the name and number options there. Includes 'Barkley 20' - good luck with those!
Post by: eamonn on July 01, 2021, 12:56:08 PM
1997-98 was a case of the away being better than the home. The previous home was very classic and, for me, the 1997-98 home was a tad too dark.
Agreed, I got 95-97 home and the 97-98 away, the AST sponsor seemed very apt. Never wore the away much as it was a bit skimpy on me. Must dig it out as may fit me now and still like the design.
Loved that 97-98 away, and when studying abroad in the states gave it to a lovely Mexican girl I was with at the time. It's now pretty much the only shirt I don't have in my collection, and they never seem to pop up on eBay.
There is now a retro version of 97/98 (Nostalgia doesn't half catch-up!) but it's missing the 'Reebok' sign so looks a bit naked.
Post by: TaxDodger on July 01, 2021, 12:58:43 PM
It's available for £8 on the Chinese fake shirts site. Too be fair some of the guys at my work have bought England Shirts for £12 and you can't tell the
(https://i.ibb.co/6R3cLZ4/Screenshot-20210701-095212-DHgate.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6R3cLZ4)
difference from genuine shirts
I like the name and number options there. Includes 'Barkley 20' - good luck with those!
Definitely going to get me a 'MCGIM 7' shirt.
Post by: Flamingo Lane on July 01, 2021, 01:43:24 PM
Post by: Axl Rose on July 01, 2021, 02:08:17 PM
1997-98 was a case of the away being better than the home. The previous home was very classic and, for me, the 1997-98 home was a tad too dark.
Agreed, I got 95-97 home and the 97-98 away, the AST sponsor seemed very apt. Never wore the away much as it was a bit skimpy on me. Must dig it out as may fit me now and still like the design.
Loved that 97-98 away, and when studying abroad in the states gave it to a lovely Mexican girl I was with at the time. It's now pretty much the only shirt I don't have in my collection, and they never seem to pop up on eBay.
There is now a retro version of 97/98 (Nostalgia doesn't half catch-up!) but it's missing the 'Reebok' sign so looks a bit naked.
Cheers eamonn, I didn't know that. I've had a look, and yes, you're right about the Reebok sign. I suppose there must be some way around this for geeky shirt collectors like myself. I was 14 the summer that kit came out..time does indeed fly.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on July 01, 2021, 02:58:25 PM
Post by: Goldenballs on July 01, 2021, 08:37:23 PM
It's available for £8 on the Chinese fake shirts site. Too be fair some of the guys at my work have bought England Shirts for £12 and you can't tell the
(https://i.ibb.co/6R3cLZ4/Screenshot-20210701-095212-DHgate.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6R3cLZ4)
difference from genuine shirts
What's the site? Or are you not allowed to mention for legal reasons.
Post by: ExclDawg on July 01, 2021, 09:10:21 PM
It looks like they were going for the 2011-12 look, but i don't know about small stripes on large stripes. Also the contrast seems to be too much. I personally liked the 2011-12 shirts:Horrible.
(https://i.ibb.co/df0wfFn/20210630-211709.jpg) (https://ibb.co/df0wfFn)
Looks like home kits been leaked
(https://resources.premierleague.com/premierleague/photo/2018/01/31/34296aef-8bc4-4c78-a18f-08ce3e2c103f/UMsDefbz.png)
Post by: Si on July 01, 2021, 09:45:42 PM
look at the screenshot below the shirt infomation😉🙂It's available for £8 on the Chinese fake shirts site. Too be fair some of the guys at my work have bought England Shirts for £12 and you can't tell the
(https://i.ibb.co/6R3cLZ4/Screenshot-20210701-095212-DHgate.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6R3cLZ4)
difference from genuine shirts
What's the site? Or are you not allowed to mention for legal reasons.
Post by: LeeB on July 01, 2021, 09:47:45 PM
Post by: Si on July 01, 2021, 10:01:26 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/PFxS7jk/IMG-20210522-WA0002.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PFxS7jk)
(https://i.ibb.co/XDBMtdN/IMG-20210522-WA0001.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XDBMtdN)
This is a fake shirt from the site. I don't buy shirts now, but always bought genuine ones. However not everyone can justify the ridiculous prices, so why not.
Post by: in exile on July 02, 2021, 10:09:55 AM
Lol, 'McGim'Surely it should be McGimm.
Post by: aldridgeboy on July 02, 2021, 11:29:21 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/sPhN3vx/B97-DA359-1520-4700-9754-C04-BB718-FD63.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sPhN3vx)
(https://i.ibb.co/wLpS8zL/5-D6-D4-A75-B2-FB-484-B-ADCC-4-E0406602254.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wLpS8zL)
Again, just off social media. Zero knowledge if these are real. As they’re not on an actual body, I’m more sceptical of these than the home one.
Love the black one !!
Post by: Goldenballs on July 02, 2021, 11:30:39 AM
The Kappa logos peel off the real kits after about 5 cool washes anyway, the fake ones would struggle to be shitter than that.
Post by: chrisw1 on July 02, 2021, 11:41:21 AM
Post by: Goldenballs on July 02, 2021, 11:48:10 AM
Post by: chrisw1 on July 02, 2021, 11:54:12 AM
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on July 02, 2021, 12:01:36 PM
Can't you get the original of this seasons kit for about 15 quid anyway?
If you’re a 3XL size. Think that’s all they have left
Post by: Si on July 02, 2021, 12:34:07 PM
How long was delivery, and what are the sizes like mate?Delivery on the fake kits vary from 2-5 weeks. Depends on the seller, and his feedback. Mate at work has worn his fake baggies shirts all season, the numbers are peeling off now. He can't fault them. Size wise, the one I've bought I'm normally large/xl and bought an xxl, but that was a kappa shirt. The Nike England Shirts I would go for an xl.
The Kappa logos peel off the real kits after about 5 cool washes anyway, the fake ones would struggle to be shitter than that.
Post by: Si on July 02, 2021, 12:49:19 PM
How long was delivery, and what are the sizes like mate?
The Kappa logos peel off the real kits after about 5 cool washes anyway, the fake ones would struggle to be shitter than that.
(https://i.ibb.co/yptT0W6/received-3694139617351508.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yptT0W6)
(https://i.ibb.co/khCZgvq/IMG-20210511-WA0010.jpg) (https://ibb.co/khCZgvq)
upload a pic (https://imgbb.com/)
Apologies for not being a villa kit, but again these are £13 fakes.
Post by: eamonn on July 02, 2021, 05:21:00 PM
Can't you get the original of this seasons kit for about 15 quid anyway?
If you’re a 3XL size. Think that’s all they have left
The elite ones are down to £20/£25 and because of their unflattering fit, 2XL or 3XL are really two sizes lower than that.
Post by: Si on July 02, 2021, 06:45:20 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/TWRJdkf/0-ty8wucqmrmr61.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TWRJdkf)
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 02, 2021, 06:47:57 PM
Just seen the leaked Arsenal shirt. If only we had adidas. That would look lovely in claret and blue.
(https://i.ibb.co/TWRJdkf/0-ty8wucqmrmr61.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TWRJdkf)
Would it? If Kappa had the same design and instead the three stripes it was the Kappa logo what makes it great? The design I mean
Post by: Lsvilla on July 02, 2021, 07:11:16 PM
Post by: villadelph on July 02, 2021, 07:33:01 PM
Just seen the leaked Arsenal shirt. If only we had adidas. That would look lovely in claret and blue.
(https://i.ibb.co/TWRJdkf/0-ty8wucqmrmr61.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TWRJdkf)
That's gotta be the most boring shirt I've ever seen.
Post by: Smithy on July 02, 2021, 07:40:12 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on July 02, 2021, 07:45:08 PM
Wait till you see Liverpool's Nike effortJust seen the leaked Arsenal shirt. If only we had adidas. That would look lovely in claret and blue.
(https://i.ibb.co/TWRJdkf/0-ty8wucqmrmr61.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TWRJdkf)
That's gotta be the most boring shirt I've ever seen.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 02, 2021, 07:54:20 PM
Again, just off social media. Zero knowledge if these are real. As they’re not on an actual body, I’m more sceptical of these than the home one.
Love the black one !!
Both of those are nice particularly the black and the badge doesn't seem as out of place on them. The away would look better if it was plain white but the fact it is "striped" like the claret in the home shirt suggests it might be genuine if the home one is.
Post by: Si on July 02, 2021, 09:00:52 PM
The general consensus on here seems to be that people would like a design from 81/82 our 40th anniversary. So this Arsenal kit fits the design, kappa, adidas, Nike personally I don't tend to buy shirts anymore( more training wear)so dont really mind. I'm very old school, all I've ever wanted to see is a modern take on the 80's shirt with claret and blue striped collar and cuffs. We can all live in hope.Just seen the leaked Arsenal shirt. If only we had adidas. That would look lovely in claret and blue.
(https://i.ibb.co/TWRJdkf/0-ty8wucqmrmr61.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TWRJdkf)
Would it? If Kappa had the same design and instead the three stripes it was the Kappa logo what makes it great? The design I mean
Post by: Lastfootstamper on July 02, 2021, 09:06:58 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 02, 2021, 09:12:52 PM
Is that the general consensus on here? I know one or two have wanted it, but I don't think there's more than that. We didn't have one for last season's 40th anniversary of something.
Not for me, wasn't a fan of the original. The away kit OTOH.....but looks like we might be honouring that this season.
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 02, 2021, 09:31:31 PM
The general consensus on here seems to be that people would like a design from 81/82 our 40th anniversary. So this Arsenal kit fits the design, kappa, adidas, Nike personally I don't tend to buy shirts anymore( more training wear)so dont really mind. I'm very old school, all I've ever wanted to see is a modern take on the 80's shirt with claret and blue striped collar and cuffs. We can all live in hope.Just seen the leaked Arsenal shirt. If only we had adidas. That would look lovely in claret and blue.
(https://i.ibb.co/TWRJdkf/0-ty8wucqmrmr61.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TWRJdkf)
Would it? If Kappa had the same design and instead the three stripes it was the Kappa logo what makes it great? The design I mean
Agree with you, though I'd rather we saved nostalgia inspired kits for the 150th anniversary.
Post by: eamonn on July 02, 2021, 10:15:49 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 02, 2021, 10:17:26 PM
Post by: wittonwarrior on July 02, 2021, 10:19:48 PM
Post by: eamonn on July 02, 2021, 10:21:20 PM
Will make it very difficult to re-sign Dennis Bergkamp, too.
They might lure Vincenzo "il aeroplanino" Montella out of retirement, at least.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on July 02, 2021, 10:22:40 PM
Will make it very difficult to re-sign Dennis Bergkamp, too.
What a ball ache not flying when you're an international footballer.
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 02, 2021, 10:23:47 PM
Will make it very difficult to re-sign Dennis Bergkamp, too.
What a ball ache not flying when you're an international footballer.
Could be worse. Would have totally ruined his career if he was a pilot.
Post by: algy on July 03, 2021, 10:40:42 AM
I agree. 150th anniversary - 1981 home remake, plus 3 change kits (one for every 50 years) - 1982 away remake, 1957 away remake, and a remake of one of the early kits - maybe the plain black one with a giant red lion in the middle.The general consensus on here seems to be that people would like a design from 81/82 our 40th anniversary. So this Arsenal kit fits the design, kappa, adidas, Nike personally I don't tend to buy shirts anymore( more training wear)so dont really mind. I'm very old school, all I've ever wanted to see is a modern take on the 80's shirt with claret and blue striped collar and cuffs. We can all live in hope.Just seen the leaked Arsenal shirt. If only we had adidas. That would look lovely in claret and blue.
(https://i.ibb.co/TWRJdkf/0-ty8wucqmrmr61.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TWRJdkf)
Would it? If Kappa had the same design and instead the three stripes it was the Kappa logo what makes it great? The design I mean
Agree with you, though I'd rather we saved nostalgia inspired kits for the 150th anniversary.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 03, 2021, 12:13:10 PM
I agree. 150th anniversary - 1981 home remake, plus 3 change kits (one for every 50 years) - 1982 away remake, 1957 away remake, and a remake of one of the early kits - maybe the plain black one with a giant red lion in the middle.
Dear Mr. Purslow,
Please hire algy as the club's kit consultant as soon as is convenient.
Yours, BV
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 03, 2021, 12:15:08 PM
Post by: Villan82 on July 03, 2021, 12:30:19 PM
I agree. 150th anniversary - 1981 home remake, plus 3 change kits (one for every 50 years) - 1982 away remake, 1957 away remake, and a remake of one of the early kits - maybe the plain black one with a giant red lion in the middle.
Dear Mr. Purslow,
Please hire algy as the club's kit consultant as soon as is convenient.
Yours, BV
Seconded
Post by: TopDeck113 on July 03, 2021, 12:40:22 PM
Wait till you see Liverpool's Nike effortJust seen the leaked Arsenal shirt. If only we had adidas. That would look lovely in claret and blue.
(https://i.ibb.co/TWRJdkf/0-ty8wucqmrmr61.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TWRJdkf)
That's gotta be the most boring shirt I've ever seen.
Nice to see Arsenal pay homage to the 40th anniversary of our European Cup success by using our home kit from that season as a template.
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on July 03, 2021, 12:45:24 PM
Post by: Axl Rose on July 03, 2021, 12:50:54 PM
For the 150th anniversary away kit, we should have all black, with a big lion on it
That would be incredible.
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 03, 2021, 12:51:31 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 03, 2021, 12:55:54 PM
And where would the sponsor go? That kit worked in 1878, not so much now. Now a black retro range or training kits with a big red lion? Count me in. The 57 home and away is always something I liked.
I'm sure we could forego a sponsor on the third (or fourth) kit if need be. A decent home and away kit would probably sell more than usual given it'd be the anniversary.
Post by: paul_e on July 03, 2021, 01:08:39 PM
I agree. 150th anniversary - 1981 home remake, plus 3 change kits (one for every 50 years) - 1982 away remake, 1957 away remake, and a remake of one of the early kits - maybe the plain black one with a giant red lion in the middle.
If we went 81, 82 and 57 as 3 of them surely 96 is the only sensible option for the 4th kit so we're celebrating our last win in each of the major trophies in our cabinet.
Post by: wittonwarrior on July 03, 2021, 03:09:15 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on July 03, 2021, 03:20:23 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 03, 2021, 03:52:34 PM
Are late middle aged men the key targeted demographic for replica kit sales these days? You lot are on to a winner if they are.
Do you mind, it's early middle aged although I was a bit perturbed to find out recently I'm now eligible for AARP membership. :(
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 03, 2021, 03:57:38 PM
The club need to be focusing on engaging with Middle Aged Messageboard Mafia to boost sales.
Except for those maniacs that like the crazy Hearts top or the numerous stripey monstrosities we've had over the last few decades, obviously. They should be ignored. Possibly killed, too, at the risk of being too harsh.
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 10, 2021, 06:38:21 PM
https://twitter.com/skysportspl/status/1413898306569244673?s=21
Post by: Sexual Ealing on July 10, 2021, 09:33:33 PM
The brats will wear any old shit, no point in caring what they think, they'll be nagging the parents to buy it anyway.
The club need to be focusing on engaging with Middle Aged Messageboard Mafia to boost sales.
Except for those maniacs that like the crazy Hearts top or the numerous stripey monstrosities we've had over the last few decades, obviously. They should be ignored. Possibly killed, too, at the risk of being too harsh.
You fucking Mensheviks are always too wishy-washy. It's why you never get anywhere. "At the risk of being too harsh." FFS, man.
You'll be dancing with five at the back at the politburo disco next, you sap.
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 10, 2021, 11:31:28 PM
*makes note:send Sexual Ealing to Gulag*
Post by: Des Little on July 12, 2021, 12:21:36 AM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on July 12, 2021, 12:28:54 AM
The reason the kits are late being launched is the away kit is going to be an Argentinian strip with a Villa badge. ITK.
I mentioned this to the missus and nipper tonight, that we'll have to cheer on Argentina at the next World Cup, what with them having 4* Villa players in the side.
*is that allowed?
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 12, 2021, 12:39:55 AM
The reason the kits are late being launched is the away kit is going to be an Argentinian strip with a Villa badge. ITK.
I mentioned this to the missus and nipper tonight, that we'll have to cheer on Argentina at the next World Cup, what with them having 4* Villa players in the side.
*is that allowed?
It's encouraged, I was doing it back in '86.
Post by: Three Spires Villa on July 12, 2021, 08:49:54 AM
The reason the kits are late being launched is the away kit is going to be an Argentinian strip with a Villa badge. ITK.
I mentioned this to the missus and nipper tonight, that we'll have to cheer on Argentina at the next World Cup, what with them having 4* Villa players in the side.
*is that allowed?
It's encouraged, I was doing it back in '86.
😆😆
Post by: spangley1812 on July 13, 2021, 08:14:12 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on July 13, 2021, 09:17:46 PM
Post by: Deano's Mullet on July 13, 2021, 09:18:37 PM
New Home kit available to buy online and in the Villa shop from tomorrow
And will it be the.one doing the rounds about.a week or so ago.....
Post by: charleeco7 on July 13, 2021, 09:21:40 PM
Nothing on web site.Where you got this?
They’ve but a clip out on Twitter
Post by: Demitri_C on July 14, 2021, 08:09:49 AM
Post by: Demitri_C on July 14, 2021, 08:24:53 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/jWZbv9F/20210714-082422.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jWZbv9F)
Terrible
Post by: algy on July 14, 2021, 08:31:37 AM
There has been more leaks. I have to say whoever designed that home kit should be sacked. Its hideous. Definitely one of the worst we have had in yearsAgree here. Might feel differently about it come the end of the season, but currently ... I'm just seeing bacon Frazzles.
Post by: Villan82 on July 14, 2021, 08:32:26 AM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on July 14, 2021, 09:12:49 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/jWZbv9F/20210714-082422.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jWZbv9F)
Terrible
I take it that's the new pyjama set they've released.
When is the actual kit coming out?
Post by: Demitri_C on July 14, 2021, 09:25:08 AM
😂😂😂
(https://i.ibb.co/jWZbv9F/20210714-082422.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jWZbv9F)
Terrible
I take it that's the new pyjama set they've released.
When is the actual kit coming out?
Post by: Demitri_C on July 14, 2021, 09:25:52 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/jWZbv9F/20210714-082422.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jWZbv9F)
Terrible
I take it that's the new pyjama set they've released.
When is the actual kit coming out?
😂😂😂
Post by: Risso on July 14, 2021, 09:27:44 AM
Post by: Drummond on July 14, 2021, 09:30:43 AM
Bizarrely, I actually like it....
Post by: robbo1874 on July 14, 2021, 09:33:13 AM
Post by: thick_mike on July 14, 2021, 09:33:17 AM
Post by: Deano's Mullet on July 14, 2021, 10:07:41 AM
Post by: Deano's Mullet on July 14, 2021, 10:09:22 AM
Post by: London Villan on July 14, 2021, 10:10:49 AM
Post by: Demitri_C on July 14, 2021, 10:11:02 AM
It’ll look fine with Jack Grealish in it
(https://i.ibb.co/PGQ9cbn/20210714-100948.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PGQ9cbn)
imageupload (https://imgbb.com/)
Still looks terrible to me
Post by: paul_e on July 14, 2021, 10:12:31 AM
Post by: Deano's Mullet on July 14, 2021, 10:14:20 AM
Post by: Risso on July 14, 2021, 10:14:28 AM
Ah well, hopefully the away kit will be better.
What a crap video that is as well, very amateurish.
Post by: ChicagoLion on July 14, 2021, 10:19:11 AM
One of the worst yet, they have excelled themselves.
(https://i.ibb.co/jWZbv9F/20210714-082422.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jWZbv9F)
Terrible
Post by: Risso on July 14, 2021, 10:19:20 AM
Post by: p_ad on July 14, 2021, 10:27:55 AM
Post by: andyh on July 14, 2021, 10:31:02 AM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on July 14, 2021, 10:31:36 AM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on July 14, 2021, 10:32:14 AM
Post by: Dr Butler on July 14, 2021, 10:32:30 AM
UTV
The Doc
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 14, 2021, 10:35:47 AM
Don't mind it. Isn't one of my favourites but at least it's claret shirt, blue sleeves. White shorts and blue socks is a bonus. I think the stripey affect won't really be noticeable during matches. How much Grealish features in the video is promising, I think.
Post by: andyh on July 14, 2021, 10:37:00 AM
Post by: sid1964 on July 14, 2021, 10:38:06 AM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on July 14, 2021, 10:39:11 AM
Don’t buy any merchandise- buying my season ticket is enough for me
you can still have an opinion though.
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 14, 2021, 10:39:34 AM
Post by: Dr Butler on July 14, 2021, 10:40:29 AM
Very rarely buy shirt due to being, at least technically, an adult. But will hopefully buy it as a souvenir in May when it has "FA CUP WINNERS" written below the badge.
that would be great :)
UTV
The Doc
Post by: Brend'Watkins on July 14, 2021, 10:41:41 AM
Post by: Bobby Boy on July 14, 2021, 10:44:22 AM
What's so difficult about a plain claret front and blue sleeves?
Classic, perfect. This is neither of those things.
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 14, 2021, 11:06:10 AM
Post by: ozzjim on July 14, 2021, 11:09:25 AM
Post by: DennisHodgetts on July 14, 2021, 11:13:45 AM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on July 14, 2021, 11:16:05 AM
One of the worst yet, they have excelled themselves.
(https://i.ibb.co/jWZbv9F/20210714-082422.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jWZbv9F)
Terrible
When you enlarge the view It looks like the stitching is coming undone already at the bottom of the shirt
Post by: The Man With A Stick on July 14, 2021, 11:16:12 AM
Post by: PaulWinch again on July 14, 2021, 11:30:53 AM
Post by: Ads on July 14, 2021, 11:33:24 AM
Post by: West Derby Villan on July 14, 2021, 11:34:30 AM
Post by: eamonn on July 14, 2021, 11:55:46 AM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on July 14, 2021, 11:57:51 AM
Impressed that they filmed that video two months ago and pics of the shirt only leaked in the last week or two.
We live in a world of NDAs now.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 14, 2021, 12:04:26 PM
Impressed that they filmed that video two months ago and pics of the shirt only leaked in the last week or two.
Agreed and really like the video, just the right amount of history, the ground and the players rather than larking around in a modelling shoot.
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2021/july/Aston-Villa-s-new-2021-22-home-kit/
Also got to be encouraging when you see so much of Jack in the video. If they expected him to be on the way there may have been a bit of judicious editing before release. Kit's growing on me as well, looks fine on the players, and there's only so much you can do with claret body and light blue sleeves.
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 14, 2021, 12:12:39 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/Rgvf9NJ/0183-E020-F32-E-4-D40-ACA4-FFD0078-C5-C0-A.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Rgvf9NJ)
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on July 14, 2021, 12:14:30 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/D5zsYkn/Screenshot-20210714-121102-Samsung-Internet.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6grV8b5)
Post by: VILLA MOLE on July 14, 2021, 12:14:37 PM
For those who want Nike
(https://i.ibb.co/Rgvf9NJ/0183-E020-F32-E-4-D40-ACA4-FFD0078-C5-C0-A.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Rgvf9NJ)
if ever Fabian Delph needed a club .....
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on July 14, 2021, 12:42:05 PM
It'll grow on me (???!!!) eventually, especially once we've won a few games wearing it!
Great to see Jack in it!
Post by: saunders_heroes on July 14, 2021, 12:57:56 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on July 14, 2021, 02:35:25 PM
Just saying ;)
They could play in skins for me as long as we get off to a flyer at the start
Post by: Nev on July 14, 2021, 03:16:45 PM
Which is nice.
Post by: Goldie.7 on July 14, 2021, 03:18:56 PM
Yeah, no thanks.
Post by: darren woolley on July 14, 2021, 03:25:32 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on July 14, 2021, 03:30:44 PM
Not a fan of it at all.Because they have to keep making it different from previous shirts..
What's so difficult about a plain claret front and blue sleeves?
Classic, perfect. This is neither of those things.
Inevitably the style changes lead to more and more variations.
It would be great if the club returned to authentic shirts using sustainable materials but that seems unlikely.
Post by: paul_e on July 14, 2021, 03:32:10 PM
A group of people are upset because it's a bit weird and doesn't look enough like a traditional Villa kit.
Another group of people are upset because it's too similar to last season and is just ripping fans off.
The club have an almost impossible task of keeping both of those 2 group reasonably happy.
Post by: Villan82 on July 14, 2021, 03:33:03 PM
However, this decade we have had a few striped efforts now plus the non blue sleeve effort. Next year I want something traditional, back to basics. In 1995/96 we went back to basics after the striped effort and I think that should be what we aim for next year.
I would love to see us go back to keeping a home kit for two seasons.
Post by: KevinGage on July 14, 2021, 03:45:16 PM
It’ll look fine with Jack Grealish in it
(https://i.ibb.co/PGQ9cbn/20210714-100948.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PGQ9cbn)
imageupload (https://imgbb.com/)
Still looks terrible to me
Managed to make a guy who's quite hench as the kids say look like a skinny teenager.
Impressive that it looks ill fitting even on professional athletes.
Gives us all hope.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on July 14, 2021, 03:58:18 PM
But then again, I really, really don't care too much as I am never going to buy it anyway
*shrug*
Post by: Axl Rose on July 14, 2021, 04:05:24 PM
Post by: Ducksworthy on July 14, 2021, 04:06:45 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 14, 2021, 04:14:49 PM
Post by: KevinGage on July 14, 2021, 04:19:40 PM
As per the 95/96 effort.
Instead of naff looking barcode efforts.
Post by: Pete3206 on July 14, 2021, 05:25:36 PM
Post by: aldridgeboy on July 14, 2021, 05:41:25 PM
Irrelevant I know, but have we ever had a strip with a blue body and claret arms?
I always wondered why we didn't just have a "reverse" of the home kit as the away kit
Post by: Risso on July 14, 2021, 05:43:29 PM
Irrelevant I know, but have we ever had a strip with a blue body and claret arms?
Nope. The half and half kits would be the closest to that in the 1800s.
Post by: Deano's Mullet on July 14, 2021, 05:44:49 PM
Post by: nigel on July 14, 2021, 05:47:33 PM
For those who want Nike
(https://i.ibb.co/Rgvf9NJ/0183-E020-F32-E-4-D40-ACA4-FFD0078-C5-C0-A.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Rgvf9NJ)
I like it.
Obviously with claret and blue swirls, though
Post by: Sexual Ealing on July 14, 2021, 05:48:10 PM
Irrelevant I know, but have we ever had a strip with a blue body and claret arms?
I always wondered why we didn't just have a "reverse" of the home kit as the away kit
I don't think it would work these days as part of the away kit would be the same colour as the home team's. Same reason we sometimes have to wear claret shorts if the home team is wearing white ones.
Post by: john e on July 14, 2021, 09:55:56 PM
To give it a bit of balance, I really, really don't like it.
But then again, I really, really don't care too much as I am never going to buy it anyway
*shrug*
That’s exactly the same as me
in fact I’m only on this new kit read because I’m bored
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on July 14, 2021, 10:00:36 PM
I wasn’t a fan initially, but actually it’s growing on me somewhat. Not sure why, but it’s not not as horrific as I first thought it was
Post by: exigo on July 14, 2021, 10:21:24 PM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on July 14, 2021, 10:26:51 PM
To give it a bit of balance, I really, really don't like it.
But then again, I really, really don't care too much as I am never going to buy it anyway
*shrug*
That’s exactly the same as me
in fact I’m only on this new kit read because I’m bored
Me too.
I don't even read most of the posts, I just scroll past them gleefully, whistling like someone who doesn't really care.
Post by: LeeB on July 14, 2021, 10:33:03 PM
To give it a bit of balance, I really, really don't like it.
But then again, I really, really don't care too much as I am never going to buy it anyway
*shrug*
That’s exactly the same as me
in fact I’m only on this new kit read because I’m bored
Me too.
I don't even read most of the posts, I just scroll past them gleefully, whistling like someone who doesn't really care.
Yes, but is that down to the 'shite that's posted on this site these days'?
I too am here because I'm bored, however I don't mind the new shirt and will certainly not be buying it.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on July 14, 2021, 10:54:41 PM
To give it a bit of balance, I really, really don't like it.
But then again, I really, really don't care too much as I am never going to buy it anyway
*shrug*
That’s exactly the same as me
in fact I’m only on this new kit read because I’m bored
Me too.
I don't even read most of the posts, I just scroll past them gleefully, whistling like someone who doesn't really care.
Yes, but is that down to the 'shite that's posted on this site these days'?
I too am here because I'm bored, however I don't mind the new shirt and will certainly not be buying it.
Dunno Lee
Just to clarify, I haven't read your post, it got caught up in the enormous scroll-past.
Post by: Clampy on July 15, 2021, 08:13:44 AM
There's been a £30 off discount code doing the rounds on twitter, which loads have jumped on. Home shirt for £27; training tops for £2; shorts and socks for postage. It popped up half an hour ago, and has just been stopped on the online store. But someone's going to get hauled over the coals tomorrow morning.
Leighton, formally of the parish (I think) was up in arms about that last night. He wasn't a happy chappy..
Post by: Risso on July 15, 2021, 08:16:46 AM
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on July 15, 2021, 08:19:26 AM
There's been a £30 off discount code doing the rounds on twitter, which loads have jumped on. Home shirt for £27; training tops for £2; shorts and socks for postage. It popped up half an hour ago, and has just been stopped on the online store. But someone's going to get hauled over the coals tomorrow morning.
Leighton, formally of the parish (I think) was up in arms about that last night. He wasn't a happy chappy..
They've had hefty discount codes before for new kit and I got one because of it - its a good way of getting numbers of shirts sold. I doubt very much that its a mistake.
Post by: Small Rodent on July 15, 2021, 08:30:00 AM
Post by: charleeco7 on July 15, 2021, 08:47:40 AM
There's been a £30 off discount code doing the rounds on twitter, which loads have jumped on. Home shirt for £27; training tops for £2; shorts and socks for postage. It popped up half an hour ago, and has just been stopped on the online store. But someone's going to get hauled over the coals tomorrow morning.
Leighton, formally of the parish (I think) was up in arms about that last night. He wasn't a happy chappy..
Not sure how you can be up in arms about it as the markup on the shirts are massive. I went into the club shop the day before the new kit was released and you could get last years player issue shirts which were £90 down to £30.
Post by: sickbeggar on July 15, 2021, 09:11:09 AM
Post by: Drummond on July 15, 2021, 09:36:20 AM
Post by: robbo1874 on July 15, 2021, 09:38:46 AM
Looks pretty shit close up
Will be ok from faraway/ telly
Post by: sickbeggar on July 15, 2021, 09:43:02 AM
My amateur verdict on it :
Looks pretty shit close up
Will be ok from faraway/ telly
It's deffo in the "more you look at it, the worse it is" category.
Post by: steamer on July 15, 2021, 10:04:04 AM
Post by: Gary Penrice on July 15, 2021, 10:17:23 AM
Post by: Martin Carruthers on July 15, 2021, 10:20:03 AM
I think I should have been a fashion writer.
Post by: VILLA MOLE on July 15, 2021, 10:23:11 AM
I don't mind it, it's fine.
I think I should have been a fashion writer.
concise and to the point you have nailed it
Post by: frank black on July 15, 2021, 10:33:01 AM
There's been a £30 off discount code doing the rounds on twitter, which loads have jumped on. Home shirt for £27; training tops for £2; shorts and socks for postage. It popped up half an hour ago, and has just been stopped on the online store. But someone's going to get hauled over the coals tomorrow morning.
Leighton, formally of the parish (I think) was up in arms about that last night. He wasn't a happy chappy..
Wasn’t it a staff discount code? If so I wouldn’t be shocked if everyone got a refund email at some point. Fair play if they get them at that price though
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 15, 2021, 11:32:03 AM
Looks good on a top professional footballer.
Post by: VILLA MOLE on July 15, 2021, 11:35:55 AM
There's been a £30 off discount code doing the rounds on twitter, which loads have jumped on. Home shirt for £27; training tops for £2; shorts and socks for postage. It popped up half an hour ago, and has just been stopped on the online store. But someone's going to get hauled over the coals tomorrow morning.
Leighton, formally of the parish (I think) was up in arms about that last night. He wasn't a happy chappy..
Wasn’t it a staff discount code? If so I wouldn’t be shocked if everyone got a refund email at some point. Fair play if they get them at that price though
The margin they must make on these shirts !!!
Post by: rooboy316 on July 15, 2021, 11:55:12 AM
My amateur verdict on it :Will be bloody brilliant looking at it from Brissy then.
Looks pretty shit close up
Will be ok from faraway/ telly
Post by: CT on July 15, 2021, 12:48:41 PM
There's been a £30 off discount code doing the rounds on twitter, which loads have jumped on. Home shirt for £27; training tops for £2; shorts and socks for postage. It popped up half an hour ago, and has just been stopped on the online store. But someone's going to get hauled over the coals tomorrow morning.
Leighton, formally of the parish (I think) was up in arms about that last night. He wasn't a happy chappy..
Wasn’t it a staff discount code? If so I wouldn’t be shocked if everyone got a refund email at some point. Fair play if they get them at that price though
The margin they must make on these shirts !!!
Remember the Reebok ones from 95/96? They were £9 trade!
Post by: cdward on July 15, 2021, 01:17:25 PM
Up until last year, you could always buy training gear without sponsors logo's.
Post by: JUAN PABLO on July 15, 2021, 01:20:13 PM
Post by: Gary Penrice on July 15, 2021, 02:18:43 PM
Post by: Jon Crofts on July 15, 2021, 02:24:24 PM
There's been a £30 off discount code doing the rounds on twitter, which loads have jumped on. Home shirt for £27; training tops for £2; shorts and socks for postage. It popped up half an hour ago, and has just been stopped on the online store. But someone's going to get hauled over the coals tomorrow morning.
Apparently the code worked in other club online shops as well, Man United & Southampton are two mentioned.
Post by: Smirker on July 15, 2021, 03:26:18 PM
Last season it was great.
I may purchase a retro shit for this season. One of the Reebok 90s ones. Anyone know where you can get the Reebok logo?
Post by: ian c. on July 15, 2021, 03:50:35 PM
I think it is shit.
Last season it was great.
I may purchase a retro shit for this season. One of the Reebok 90s ones. Anyone know where you can get the Reebok logo?
Would that be a white dog turd?
Post by: sickbeggar on July 15, 2021, 03:53:57 PM
Refunds now being issued to those that used the discount code!
heh, the spirit of Doug lives on.
Post by: Deano's Mullet on July 15, 2021, 04:16:09 PM
I prefer ours to West Hams
https://cdn.footyheadlines.com/amp/4117758412040669280
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 15, 2021, 04:18:25 PM
Post by: Deano's Mullet on July 15, 2021, 04:21:10 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 15, 2021, 04:22:22 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 15, 2021, 04:23:00 PM
Post by: Gary Penrice on July 15, 2021, 04:36:10 PM
Refunds now being issued to those that used the discount code!
heh, the spirit of Doug lives on.
You'd have thought as a gesture of good will they'd have honoured the orders. Seeing as it was their mistake!
Post by: Deano's Mullet on July 15, 2021, 04:36:24 PM
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on July 15, 2021, 04:42:38 PM
My order was confirmed via email last night and I've had nothing yet telling me they will cancel it and send a refund. UTV.
Post by: sickbeggar on July 15, 2021, 04:56:13 PM
Refunds now being issued to those that used the discount code!
heh, the spirit of Doug lives on.
You'd have thought as a gesture of good will they'd have honoured the orders. Seeing as it was their mistake!
Well yeah in an ideal world. On the other hand its probably a hell of a lot of money :o
Post by: Richard E on July 15, 2021, 04:57:38 PM
Refunds now being issued to those that used the discount code!
heh, the spirit of Doug lives on.
You'd have thought as a gesture of good will they'd have honoured the orders. Seeing as it was their mistake!
And people knew full well that it was a mistake so it is taking the proverbial a bit to expect it to be honoured.
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 15, 2021, 05:21:58 PM
Post by: sickbeggar on July 15, 2021, 05:24:29 PM
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on July 15, 2021, 07:12:06 PM
I don't normally bother with the new kit, though the discount code promising £30 off and the sense of momentum we have presently, meant I was tempted.Spoke to soon. Just received two emails. They've cancelled the order and refunded the money and offered a 25% discount. Fair enough.
My order was confirmed via email last night and I've had nothing yet telling me they will cancel it and send a refund. UTV.
Post by: Gary Penrice on July 15, 2021, 07:44:25 PM
I don't normally bother with the new kit, though the discount code promising £30 off and the sense of momentum we have presently, meant I was tempted.Spoke to soon. Just received two emails. They've cancelled the order and refunded the money and offered a 25% discount. Fair enough.
My order was confirmed via email last night and I've had nothing yet telling me they will cancel it and send a refund. UTV.
Not sure but don't think the 25% discount applies to the new shirt!!!
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on July 15, 2021, 08:06:39 PM
At the moment it's not working for the new kit or anything else!I don't normally bother with the new kit, though the discount code promising £30 off and the sense of momentum we have presently, meant I was tempted.Spoke to soon. Just received two emails. They've cancelled the order and refunded the money and offered a 25% discount. Fair enough.
My order was confirmed via email last night and I've had nothing yet telling me they will cancel it and send a refund. UTV.
Not sure but don't think the 25% discount applies to the new shirt!!!
Post by: charleeco7 on July 15, 2021, 08:07:42 PM
Post by: robbo1874 on July 15, 2021, 10:06:40 PM
especially after a few XXXXsMy amateur verdict on it :Will be bloody brilliant looking at it from Brissy then.
Looks pretty shit close up
Will be ok from faraway/ telly
Post by: VILLA MOLE on July 15, 2021, 10:09:27 PM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on July 16, 2021, 09:44:23 AM
Post by: aev on July 16, 2021, 09:55:40 AM
Just been for a nice walk through Stratford in my new players version shirt.
Ha.
I was doing the same in Stratford, and saw a small dumpy, dishevelled character wearing the same.
Post by: VILLA MOLE on July 16, 2021, 09:56:12 AM
Just been for a nice walk through Stratford in my new players version shirt.
You looked hot sir !!!!
Post by: eamonn on July 16, 2021, 11:02:55 AM
Refunds now being issued to those that used the discount code!
heh, the spirit of Doug lives on.
Gnasher?
Post by: Percy McCarthy on July 16, 2021, 11:44:03 AM
Refunds now being issued to those that used the discount code!
heh, the spirit of Doug lives on.
Gnasher?
I’ve often wondered. He posted ‘larf’ the other day and I came down with a bit of PTSD.
Post by: KevinGage on July 16, 2021, 03:42:17 PM
Yeah, I'm not keen on that. West Ham always manage to make our colours look tacky.
Traditionally, aye.
But with one or two notable exceptions from the Macron merde years onwards, they've put out better kits than we have.
Post by: ChicagoLion on July 16, 2021, 04:06:52 PM
they have put out some real shockers as well.Yeah, I'm not keen on that. West Ham always manage to make our colours look tacky.
Traditionally, aye.
But with one or two notable exceptions from the Macron merde years onwards, they've put out better kits than we have.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on July 16, 2021, 04:20:15 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 16, 2021, 04:29:31 PM
Post by: N'ZMAV on July 16, 2021, 09:31:14 PM
No thanks.
Post by: charleeco7 on July 20, 2021, 11:36:03 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/9pCLV25/7-E7790-F5-D745-475-D-BF3-C-07-E4-AF401-CFE.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9pCLV25)
Post by: chrisw1 on July 20, 2021, 11:38:19 AM
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 20, 2021, 11:39:46 AM
Post by: charleeco7 on July 20, 2021, 11:40:37 AM
It’s possible that is a photoshop. It’s very nice but also may not be real
Yes very true. Hopefully it’s not though as looks smart.
Post by: chrisw1 on July 20, 2021, 11:47:05 AM
It’s possible that is a photoshop. It’s very nice but also may not be realThink you're probably right.
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 20, 2021, 11:49:53 AM
Post by: chrisw1 on July 20, 2021, 11:52:34 AM
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2021/july/GALLERY-2021-22-kit-shoot-at-Villa-Park-/
(https://i.ibb.co/jfqxrg5/ollie.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jfqxrg5)
Post by: eamonn on July 20, 2021, 04:16:36 PM
The joke we always knew
C'mon, let's go
Slip Away
Post by: Duncan Shaw on July 20, 2021, 04:23:36 PM
Post by: aldridgeboy on July 21, 2021, 10:12:58 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/nDddXD0/C3-C2-B8-C5-6-F9-F-4-A75-BFDA-F0523-CEA2-FB3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nDddXD0)
Probably photoshopped, but I like this.
Post by: algy on July 21, 2021, 10:33:41 AM
It looks nice but I'd rather we saved European Cup replicas for a big anniversary... such as the club's 150th coming up. 40th anniversaries aren't really worth celebrating and, in any case, are a reminder of our general underperformance since.Yeah, reminds me of a chipper I saw in Rhos-on-Sea in North Wales which had a big banner saying "Celebrating the 25th anniversary of winning the best chip shop in Conwy award", or words to that effect. Seemed to be an odd thing to celebrate ... not doing anything notable for 24 years in what's a fairly small geographic area.
The 150th 'birthday' seems a more appropriate thing to celebrate.
Post by: nodge on July 21, 2021, 10:47:51 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/nDddXD0/C3-C2-B8-C5-6-F9-F-4-A75-BFDA-F0523-CEA2-FB3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nDddXD0)
Probably photoshopped, but I like this.
Definitely photoshopped, that’s my dad’s garage.
Post by: exigo on July 21, 2021, 01:36:18 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/nDddXD0/C3-C2-B8-C5-6-F9-F-4-A75-BFDA-F0523-CEA2-FB3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nDddXD0)
Probably photoshopped, but I like this.
Definitely photoshopped, that’s my dad’s garage.
"...and we're not letting you out until you sign this contract Jack."
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 21, 2021, 11:52:37 PM
While I dislike their brutal football, Burnley tend to have the best "Villa" shirts in the last few years.
You were saying....https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/content/2021-2022-home-kit
This year's is absolutely honking!
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 21, 2021, 11:56:53 PM
Post by: Hillbilly on July 22, 2021, 03:07:59 AM
Post by: Hookeysmith on July 22, 2021, 07:58:46 AM
Post by: robbo1874 on July 22, 2021, 09:30:09 AM
While I dislike their brutal football, Burnley tend to have the best "Villa" shirts in the last few years.The Umbro one they had a couple of seasons ago was fantastic.
Post by: VILLA MOLE on July 22, 2021, 09:31:51 AM
Proper badge mind, not one of those horrible plastic things.
i know but the sleeves the sleeves ?, for the love of God ! :-\
Post by: wittonwarrior on July 22, 2021, 12:19:26 PM
Post by: SteveN on July 22, 2021, 12:31:48 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 22, 2021, 12:45:02 PM
Spudz new away kit imust be a contender for the worst kit seen so far.
(https://i.ibb.co/1dNnYw0/4-EC7-B910-7035-49-CE-8076-2-E097-A14-BE9-F.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1dNnYw0)
It’s an abomination
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 22, 2021, 12:46:05 PM
Talking of the badge why so high up - its even higher than last year's effort. The new shirt apart from the badge position looks okay
The kit looked great yesterday. The badge is too big for my liking by about 25%.
Post by: Axl Rose on July 22, 2021, 01:02:48 PM
Post by: purpletrousers on July 22, 2021, 01:04:43 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/bzHZ2wX/C590-DDA8-E788-4736-92-AA-93-E016289515.webp) (https://ibb.co/bzHZ2wX)Talking of the badge why so high up - its even higher than last year's effort. The new shirt apart from the badge position looks okay
The kit looked great yesterday. The badge is too big for my liking by about 25%.
Just came to say the same (looks good). A bit different but just takes me a view or two to get used to it, I wonder if others shift too? Apparently change is inherent in the nature of reality, so said someone wiser than I.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on July 22, 2021, 03:39:51 PM
Why don't they make long sleeve shirts anymore?
In a pack of long sleeve tee shirts I bought a couple of years or so back, there was one a perfect Villa blue. I wear it under my home shirts. I am Sid.
Post by: Brend'Watkins on July 22, 2021, 03:46:24 PM
Why don't they make long sleeve shirts anymore?
Players want to show off their arm artwork.
Post by: frank black on July 22, 2021, 03:49:25 PM
Spudz new away kit imust be a contender for the worst kit seen so far.
(https://i.ibb.co/1dNnYw0/4-EC7-B910-7035-49-CE-8076-2-E097-A14-BE9-F.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1dNnYw0)
It’s an abomination
I like it, an instant cult classic though (I imagine)
Post by: CT on July 22, 2021, 03:58:15 PM
Spudz new away kit imust be a contender for the worst kit seen so far.
(https://i.ibb.co/1dNnYw0/4-EC7-B910-7035-49-CE-8076-2-E097-A14-BE9-F.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1dNnYw0)
It’s an abomination
On a par with Burnley’s home kit.
Post by: VILLA MOLE on July 22, 2021, 04:01:35 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/bzHZ2wX/C590-DDA8-E788-4736-92-AA-93-E016289515.webp) (https://ibb.co/bzHZ2wX)Talking of the badge why so high up - its even higher than last year's effort. The new shirt apart from the badge position looks okay
The kit looked great yesterday. The badge is too big for my liking by about 25%.
Just came to say the same (looks good). A bit different but just takes me a view or two to get used to it, I wonder if others shift too? Apparently change is inherent in the nature of reality, so said someone wiser than I.
an embroidered badge would look so much better
Post by: Axl Rose on July 22, 2021, 04:23:59 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/bzHZ2wX/C590-DDA8-E788-4736-92-AA-93-E016289515.webp) (https://ibb.co/bzHZ2wX)Talking of the badge why so high up - its even higher than last year's effort. The new shirt apart from the badge position looks okay
The kit looked great yesterday. The badge is too big for my liking by about 25%.
Just came to say the same (looks good). A bit different but just takes me a view or two to get used to it, I wonder if others shift too? Apparently change is inherent in the nature of reality, so said someone wiser than I.
an embroidered badge would look so much better
I'd like a leather kit.
Post by: CT on July 22, 2021, 04:33:35 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/bzHZ2wX/C590-DDA8-E788-4736-92-AA-93-E016289515.webp) (https://ibb.co/bzHZ2wX)Talking of the badge why so high up - its even higher than last year's effort. The new shirt apart from the badge position looks okay
The kit looked great yesterday. The badge is too big for my liking by about 25%.
Just came to say the same (looks good). A bit different but just takes me a view or two to get used to it, I wonder if others shift too? Apparently change is inherent in the nature of reality, so said someone wiser than I.
an embroidered badge would look so much better
I'd like a leather kit.
Isn’t there a thread somewhere else on the site for that sort of thing?!!
Post by: Axl Rose on July 22, 2021, 04:48:21 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/bzHZ2wX/C590-DDA8-E788-4736-92-AA-93-E016289515.webp) (https://ibb.co/bzHZ2wX)Talking of the badge why so high up - its even higher than last year's effort. The new shirt apart from the badge position looks okay
The kit looked great yesterday. The badge is too big for my liking by about 25%.
Just came to say the same (looks good). A bit different but just takes me a view or two to get used to it, I wonder if others shift too? Apparently change is inherent in the nature of reality, so said someone wiser than I.
an embroidered badge would look so much better
I'd like a leather kit.
Isn’t there a thread somewhere else on the site for that sort of thing?!!
Haha. Point me in the right direction, mate!
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 22, 2021, 05:15:34 PM
Why don't they make long sleeve shirts anymore?
Global warming.
Post by: villadelph on July 22, 2021, 05:42:02 PM
Why don't they make long sleeve shirts anymore?
I said the same thing.. I always bought the longsleeve if it was an option.
I would pay a hefty increase for one, sad to see them phased out.
Post by: Drummond on July 22, 2021, 07:39:24 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/bzHZ2wX/C590-DDA8-E788-4736-92-AA-93-E016289515.webp) (https://ibb.co/bzHZ2wX)Talking of the badge why so high up - its even higher than last year's effort. The new shirt apart from the badge position looks okay
The kit looked great yesterday. The badge is too big for my liking by about 25%.
Just came to say the same (looks good). A bit different but just takes me a view or two to get used to it, I wonder if others shift too? Apparently change is inherent in the nature of reality, so said someone wiser than I.
an embroidered badge would look so much better
I'd like a leather kit.
Isn’t there a thread somewhere else on the site for that sort of thing?!!
Haha. Point me in the right direction, mate!
They went to TBAR.
Post by: purpletrousers on July 22, 2021, 11:20:04 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/bzHZ2wX/C590-DDA8-E788-4736-92-AA-93-E016289515.webp) (https://ibb.co/bzHZ2wX)Talking of the badge why so high up - its even higher than last year's effort. The new shirt apart from the badge position looks okay
The kit looked great yesterday. The badge is too big for my liking by about 25%.
Just came to say the same (looks good). A bit different but just takes me a view or two to get used to it, I wonder if others shift too? Apparently change is inherent in the nature of reality, so said someone wiser than I.
an embroidered badge would look so much better
I'd like a leather kit.
To further your modelling career? ; )
Reminds me of a conversation I had with someone who’s partner I knew better at the Buddhist Centre. I asked how they met, loved the matter of factness of the “at an S&M club” answer I hadn’t been expecting.
Post by: Axl Rose on July 23, 2021, 12:50:38 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/bzHZ2wX/C590-DDA8-E788-4736-92-AA-93-E016289515.webp) (https://ibb.co/bzHZ2wX)Talking of the badge why so high up - its even higher than last year's effort. The new shirt apart from the badge position looks okay
The kit looked great yesterday. The badge is too big for my liking by about 25%.
Just came to say the same (looks good). A bit different but just takes me a view or two to get used to it, I wonder if others shift too? Apparently change is inherent in the nature of reality, so said someone wiser than I.
an embroidered badge would look so much better
I'd like a leather kit.
To further your modelling career? ; )
Reminds me of a conversation I had with someone who’s partner I knew better at the Buddhist Centre. I asked how they met, loved the matter of factness of the “at an S&M club” answer I hadn’t been expecting.
Haha. Brilliant. Actually, leather kit might go down a storm here.
Post by: chrisw1 on July 23, 2021, 11:01:30 AM
https://twitter.com/swfc/status/1418496174630313989?s=20
(https://i.ibb.co/XyWGP42/E6-GDov-Xs-AEZb-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XyWGP42)
Post by: eamonn on July 23, 2021, 12:03:33 PM
Post by: Si on July 23, 2021, 12:09:17 PM
Quote from: Axl Rose link=topic=62081.msg4005018#msg4005018
Adidas are doing long sleeve shirts for Man Utd £70
date=1626955368Why don't they make long sleeve shirts anymore?
I said the same thing.. I always bought the longsleeve if it was an option.
I would pay a hefty increase for one, sad to see them phased out.
Post by: chrisw1 on July 23, 2021, 12:09:27 PM
Is that...our very own Andre Green?Yep, that's how I spotted it as I still folow him on Twitter
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 23, 2021, 12:19:41 PM
The new Sheffield Wednesday kits are nice, particulalry away. Decent launch video with the Sherlocks too.
Not bad at all but prefer the home. Certainly nicer than these these shockers.
https://www.thehornetsshop.co.uk/kit/home-kit/adult/3968_2021-adult-home-shirt.html
https://www.footyheadlines.com/2020/11/leaked-nike-tottenham-21-22-away-kit.html
https://www.footyheadlines.com/2021/02/leaked-tottenham-21-22-third-kit-to-be.html
Atlético Mineiro had a fan competition to design theirs. It's different and I like it but can understand if some don't.
https://www.footyheadlines.com/2021/07/fan-desiged-atletico-mineiro-21-22.html
Post by: OzVilla on July 23, 2021, 12:22:37 PM
Post by: LeeB on July 23, 2021, 12:23:49 PM
Post by: Si on July 23, 2021, 03:59:12 PM
Adidas are bringing out a long sleeve version for Man Utd. Maybe the trend will return.Why don't they make long sleeve shirts anymore?
I said the same thing.. I always bought the longsleeve if it was an option.
I would pay a hefty increase for one, sad to see them phased out.
Post by: Axl Rose on July 23, 2021, 04:10:11 PM
Adidas are bringing out a long sleeve version for Man Utd. Maybe the trend will return.Why don't they make long sleeve shirts anymore?
I said the same thing.. I always bought the longsleeve if it was an option.
I would pay a hefty increase for one, sad to see them phased out.
I hope so.
Have loads of long sleeve Villa shirts, though this would be the cherry on top of the cake. Have never seen it for sale anywhere:
(https://i.ibb.co/dJbttGF/images.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dJbttGF)
Post by: LeeB on July 23, 2021, 04:11:13 PM
Post by: Axl Rose on July 23, 2021, 04:20:28 PM
I've got the first Nike top in long sleeve, it's a thing of beauty.
This one, mate? If so, you're right, it's a lovely shirt:
(https://i.ibb.co/SBNpgBQ/aston-villa-07-home-ls-7-2-1-1-1-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SBNpgBQ)
I'm a big fan of the 2009-10 away with Acorns as the sponsor. Have that in long sleeve, and despite memories of the Carling Cup final, I love it.
(https://i.ibb.co/tZDtVM2/aston-villa-09-away-front-ls.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tZDtVM2)
Post by: Deano's Mullet on July 23, 2021, 04:31:48 PM
Post by: villadelph on July 23, 2021, 04:44:07 PM
I've got the first Nike top in long sleeve, it's a thing of beauty.
This one, mate? If so, you're right, it's a lovely shirt:
I'm a big fan of the 2009-10 away with Acorns as the sponsor. Have that in long sleeve, and despite memories of the Carling Cup final, I love it.
I've got the white Milner long sleeve, still get compliments wherever I go.
Post by: LeeB on July 23, 2021, 04:55:35 PM
I've got the first Nike top in long sleeve, it's a thing of beauty.
This one, mate? If so, you're right, it's a lovely shirt:
(https://i.ibb.co/SBNpgBQ/aston-villa-07-home-ls-7-2-1-1-1-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SBNpgBQ)
I'm a big fan of the 2009-10 away with Acorns as the sponsor. Have that in long sleeve, and despite memories of the Carling Cup final, I love it.
(https://i.ibb.co/tZDtVM2/aston-villa-09-away-front-ls.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tZDtVM2)
No mate, my mistake, it was the next one with Acorns on the front.
Post by: Villan82 on July 23, 2021, 06:01:02 PM
Post by: john e on July 23, 2021, 06:33:12 PM
But would just say I like the Luke one best in recent times
I think we should have stuck with him to be honest
I just like the unique Villaness of it all
It’s what separates us from the rest of the football world
Post by: Villan82 on July 23, 2021, 06:50:42 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 24, 2021, 12:33:48 AM
The Luke kit wasn't a traditional claret body and blue sleeve, yet is considered a real classic.
By people that are wrong.
Post by: Axl Rose on July 24, 2021, 01:07:23 AM
I've got the first Nike top in long sleeve, it's a thing of beauty.
This one, mate? If so, you're right, it's a lovely shirt:
(https://i.ibb.co/SBNpgBQ/aston-villa-07-home-ls-7-2-1-1-1-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SBNpgBQ)
I'm a big fan of the 2009-10 away with Acorns as the sponsor. Have that in long sleeve, and despite memories of the Carling Cup final, I love it.
(https://i.ibb.co/tZDtVM2/aston-villa-09-away-front-ls.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tZDtVM2)
No mate, my mistake, it was the next one with Acorns on the front.
That's a lovely one, too. The sponsor rubs off like a bastard, however.
I recently picked up the not so classic 'glow in the dark' 2012-13 away in long sleeve. Being the lanky bastard that I am, my wife said I look like a glow stick at a boyband concert...
Post by: VinnieChase84 on July 29, 2021, 03:30:20 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 29, 2021, 06:42:23 PM
https://twitter.com/VeneziaFC_EN/status/1420761044272640009
https://twitter.com/VeneziaFC_EN/status/1420730865517203458
Post by: JD on July 30, 2021, 10:12:41 AM
Kappa's new home kit for Venezia FC looks quite nice.
https://twitter.com/VeneziaFC_EN/status/1420761044272640009
https://twitter.com/VeneziaFC_EN/status/1420730865517203458
What football kit?
Post by: JUAN PABLO on July 30, 2021, 10:46:50 AM
Away kits out tomorrow
Kappa's new home kit for Venezia FC looks quite nice.
https://twitter.com/VeneziaFC_EN/status/1420761044272640009
https://twitter.com/VeneziaFC_EN/status/1420730865517203458
What football kit?
change the orange and Green for C and B and that would be really nice. Off to the shower now.
Post by: PeterWithe on July 30, 2021, 11:10:57 AM
why did long sleeves get phased out?
Maybe when players started to wear those underskins?
Post by: Tuscans on July 30, 2021, 12:04:14 PM
(https://images.footballfanatics.com/aston-villa/aston-villa-away-pro-shirt-2021-22_ss4_p-12056278+u-1c39ev038fm4a3rxc2r1+v-851a986906b340dd87bc04fedb742fe3.jpg?_hv=1&w=900)
Post by: sid1964 on July 30, 2021, 12:06:33 PM
Post by: Tuscans on July 30, 2021, 12:08:20 PM
Post by: villabear on July 30, 2021, 12:12:25 PM
(https://images.footballfanatics.com/aston-villa/aston-villa-away-shirt-2021-22_ss4_p-12056274+u-14b4jfveja6plapcl5mk+v-dbc2dde0013a4b2ebdab50b8fea33722.jpg?_hv=1&w=900)
Now that is nice.
Post by: VILLA MOLE on July 30, 2021, 12:13:16 PM
Post by: chrisw1 on July 30, 2021, 12:13:33 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 30, 2021, 12:13:33 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on July 30, 2021, 12:18:35 PM
Post by: p_ad on July 30, 2021, 12:20:00 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 30, 2021, 12:21:19 PM
Should have saved that for 150 years anniversary. Also, badge should be in the middle.
We'll be honouring the 2023 CL victory then.
The new kit is lovely. Love a white and claret shirt and they got the little details right like a bit of blue trim, the star at the back and the break in the stripes for the sponsors logo.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 30, 2021, 12:24:41 PM
Kappa's new home kit for Venezia FC looks quite nice.
https://twitter.com/VeneziaFC_EN/status/1420761044272640009
https://twitter.com/VeneziaFC_EN/status/1420730865517203458
What football kit?
Took me a while to notice it as well what the Venetian background. ;)
Post by: Deano's Mullet on July 30, 2021, 12:24:43 PM
Post by: Bad English on July 30, 2021, 12:36:17 PM
Post by: OCD on July 30, 2021, 12:37:25 PM
Post by: Flin5tone on July 30, 2021, 12:47:50 PM
Post by: Axl Rose on July 30, 2021, 12:56:39 PM
Post by: Rico on July 30, 2021, 01:16:25 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on July 30, 2021, 01:23:19 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/m8Djg3Q/20210730-132213.jpg) (https://ibb.co/m8Djg3Q)
Post by: villadelph on July 30, 2021, 01:24:44 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 30, 2021, 01:34:10 PM
Post by: Nii Lamptey on July 30, 2021, 01:38:18 PM
The club know how much angst this is creating for supporters, so assuming the bid is now 'officially official', why don't they release a statement with either a big 'Fuck off, he's not for sale' or 'Yes, we've accepted the bid - Jack will now hold talks with City'?
"It's the hope that kills ye, Tom" :(
Post by: robbo1874 on July 30, 2021, 02:17:39 PM
The texture of the fabric seems to be nicer.those macron shirts were horrible scratchy material that made me itch like fk in the qld heat. No idea what the kappa ones will be like as I haven’t bought one until the away one came out this season. It’s on it’s way for the princely sum of 123 plastic Aussie dollars. Hoping I don’t regret it when it arrives
Post by: darren woolley on July 30, 2021, 02:54:32 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on July 30, 2021, 03:21:05 PM
That one looks nice
Post by: Axl Rose on July 30, 2021, 03:48:40 PM
So the 3rd kit is that lovely black and blue one with checked squares.
That one looks nice
Any links to that, mate?
Post by: Flin5tone on July 30, 2021, 03:55:22 PM
Post by: Bad English on July 30, 2021, 04:02:48 PM
what was the fitting like on last seasons strip? tempted to buy the away one at £17 . usually XL should I go for XXL?Yes. Unless you have the body of an athlete or pro footballer*
*Not talking Agbonlahor or McCormack obviously.
Post by: Drummond on July 30, 2021, 11:55:29 PM
what was the fitting like on last seasons strip? tempted to buy the away one at £17 . usually XL should I go for XXL?
Nah, go for xs. Then you really do have something to complain about.
Post by: Si on July 31, 2021, 01:57:27 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 31, 2021, 02:30:21 PM
It's an OK shirt. What I find annoying with alot of kit manufacturers. Why does the pattern not continue on the back. Having the claret pin stripes down the back, would make it look so much better.
Conflicts with the numbers probably. That or you put the number in a square which spoils the look.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 31, 2021, 02:33:07 PM
It's an OK shirt. What I find annoying with alot of kit manufacturers. Why does the pattern not continue on the back. Having the claret pin stripes down the back, would make it look so much better.
Conflicts with the numbers probably. That or you put the number in a square which spoils the look.
Agree, I actually prefer the plain white back.
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on August 03, 2021, 06:23:53 PM
Post by: Yeltzer on August 06, 2021, 10:54:42 AM
Aston Villa would like to offer the opportunity of a shirt exchange to those supporters who purchased this season’s shirt printed with Jack Grealish’s name and number on the back.
The exchange offer only applies to 2021/22 home and away jerseys purchased between 14 July 2021 and 5 August 2021 and only for purchases made in the official club store at Villa Park or online at shop.avfc.co.uk.
A proof of purchase will be required and a like-for-like exchange will only be offered in exchange for a surrendered jersey.
Ideally, supporters are requested to return the items in-store but to arrange an alternative return method or for any other queries, please contact the customer services team on +44 (0) 330 053 6010 or by emailing customer.services@shop.avfc.co.uk.
Our Customer Services team provides support between 9.30am to 5pm, 7 days a week (UK local time).
The refund offer closes on 31 August.
The club would also like to advise supporters of the following new squad numbers for 2021/22:
1 - Emi Martínez
3 - Matt Targett
8 – Morgan Sanson
10 – Emiliano Buendía
18 – Ashley Young
20 – Danny Ings
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on August 06, 2021, 11:19:26 AM
Post by: eamonn on August 06, 2021, 12:51:00 PM
Post by: Holte End Stylist on August 12, 2021, 09:58:18 AM
Post by: villadelph on August 14, 2021, 03:28:50 AM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on August 19, 2021, 01:17:48 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on August 19, 2021, 01:21:28 PM
Already run out.Now on preorder.Not good with our first home game on Sat.
Or from a marketing point of view - maybe it is just very popular - things do run out when they are eagerly sought after and as shirts have a limited shelf life of a season, judging how may to pre order must be very difficult
Post by: Lastfootstamper on August 19, 2021, 01:28:10 PM
Post by: Flin5tone on August 19, 2021, 01:37:32 PM
I bet Man Utd don't have stock issues. We need vast improvements, all over
Post by: villadelph on August 19, 2021, 01:39:56 PM
This is where we fall short yet again, a failure to stock the shirts for the opening Home Match along with many people feeling frustrated with the Ticket Office.
I bet Man Utd don't have stock issues. We need vast improvements, all over
Nonsense.
Post by: CT on August 19, 2021, 01:52:50 PM
This is where we fall short yet again, a failure to stock the shirts for the opening Home Match along with many people feeling frustrated with the Ticket Office.
I bet Man Utd don't have stock issues. We need vast improvements, all over
I guess all we have going for us is four useable stands.
Post by: Drummond on August 19, 2021, 02:56:24 PM
This is where we fall short yet again, a failure to stock the shirts for the opening Home Match along with many people feeling frustrated with the Ticket Office.
I bet Man Utd don't have stock issues. We need vast improvements, all over
I guess all we have going for us is four useable stands.
The North is a disgrace, the Witton has a bad name and cramped space..... The Trinity isn't what it was, and the Holte is smaller than before.
We've gone to the dogs.
Post by: eamonn on August 19, 2021, 03:56:57 PM
Post by: chrisw1 on August 20, 2021, 10:27:02 AM
https://twitter.com/_Spark_Academy/status/1428644603360591878
Post by: chrisw1 on August 20, 2021, 10:30:04 AM
It's all good fun taking the piss out of Flin5tone (and rightly so a lot of the time), but in fairness I think it's reasonable to critisice people having to hold for over an hour to get through to the ticket office and understocking shirts for what, the third or 4th year running?This is where we fall short yet again, a failure to stock the shirts for the opening Home Match along with many people feeling frustrated with the Ticket Office.
I bet Man Utd don't have stock issues. We need vast improvements, all over
I guess all we have going for us is four useable stands.
The North is a disgrace, the Witton has a bad name and cramped space..... The Trinity isn't what it was, and the Holte is smaller than before.
We've gone to the dogs.
Post by: Tuscans on August 25, 2021, 08:37:37 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on August 25, 2021, 08:39:33 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on August 25, 2021, 08:44:27 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/bQRDYpL/20210825-204333.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bQRDYpL)
I hope this isnt it. That neon blue looks horrific
Post by: bilsim on August 25, 2021, 08:45:13 PM
Post by: Ads on August 25, 2021, 08:45:34 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on August 25, 2021, 09:24:16 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 25, 2021, 09:25:40 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on August 25, 2021, 09:29:57 PM
Looks nice, if that's it. Didn't we have one quite similar recently?
There was a mockup that was black and had light blue chequered and lettering was light blue. That one looked nice
Post by: KRS on August 25, 2021, 09:31:25 PM
Watching the game yesterday with all the fans banners, really made me hope the owners being the old badge back too…or at least a modernised version of it.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 25, 2021, 09:50:20 PM
There was a mockup that was black and had light blue chequered and lettering was light blue. That one looked nice
If it's the mock-up one I'll be happy, think it had claret & blue check under the arm.
Post by: Demitri_C on August 25, 2021, 10:18:21 PM
There was a mockup that was black and had light blue chequered and lettering was light blue. That one looked nice
If it's the mock-up one I'll be happy, think it had claret & blue check under the arm.
I agree BV. Looks nice
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on August 25, 2021, 10:29:08 PM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on August 25, 2021, 10:30:39 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on August 25, 2021, 10:32:50 PM
Post by: Villan82 on August 25, 2021, 10:43:02 PM
That said, the above is horrific!
Post by: KRS on August 25, 2021, 10:47:10 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/vd86rrf/Screenshot-20210825-211103-Twitter.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wQ1Fbb8)WTF is that monstrosity?
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on August 25, 2021, 10:50:20 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/vd86rrf/Screenshot-20210825-211103-Twitter.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wQ1Fbb8)
You can, like, support Villa and Everton at the same time.
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 25, 2021, 10:52:58 PM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on August 25, 2021, 10:54:01 PM
1995-96? Wasn't that year's blue kit controversial at first but quickly became a favourite?
It was never a favourite of mine!
Post by: Sexual Ealing on August 25, 2021, 10:55:15 PM
I don't really care about us wearing blue as that's the sort of thing they worry about. Does look a bit like we've been "mauled" by some particularly terrifying Hull City supporters, though.
It's nothing to do with them for me. I hate all and every team that plays in a dark shade of blue.
Edit: Ok, it's moderately to do with them.
Post by: Flin5tone on August 25, 2021, 10:58:33 PM
Hopefully we will have adidas and the 80's crest next season and we can all forget about the current hideous badge.
Post by: KRS on August 25, 2021, 11:03:14 PM
Hopefully we will have adidas and the 80's crest next season and we can all forget about the current hideous badge.Absolutely agree. Don’t one of NSWE have strong connections with Adidas?
Post by: Flin5tone on August 25, 2021, 11:10:36 PM
Hopefully we will have adidas and the 80's crest next season and we can all forget about the current hideous badge.Absolutely agree. Don’t one of NSWE have strong connections with Adidas?
Yes, I'm sure Nassef has big shares in Addias.
Post by: p_ad on August 25, 2021, 11:24:08 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on August 25, 2021, 11:30:11 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 25, 2021, 11:32:31 PM
1995-96? Wasn't that year's blue kit controversial at first but quickly became a favourite?
That said, the above is horrific!
Saw the blue one on Twitter earlier but didn't give it much credence. The black one was leaked with what turned out to be the actual home and away kits so hope/think it will be the 3rd kit.
I didn't like the 95-96 blue shirt but my uncle (who hates Blose and Rangers) did and bought it. Not for me but still much better than the one above.
Post by: Pete3206 on August 25, 2021, 11:41:02 PM
Terrible design.
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 26, 2021, 12:44:22 AM
Post by: robbo1874 on August 26, 2021, 03:45:09 AM
Post by: ChicagoLion on August 26, 2021, 03:59:24 AM
Post by: chrisw1 on August 26, 2021, 06:50:30 AM
I do hope we move to addidas soon though.
Post by: Demitri_C on August 26, 2021, 07:53:03 AM
Post by: nigel on August 26, 2021, 07:53:55 AM
It’s not for me, but I don’t think it’s that bad, we’ve certainly had worse.
As TV says, it’s aimed at the younger generation
A little bit of Inter Milan?
Post by: CT on August 26, 2021, 08:17:44 AM
Whatever floats your boat. Can’t wait until we have a proper kit manufacturer, because this is shite. IMO.
Post by: Mister E on August 26, 2021, 08:28:34 AM
(that way, we'll spot Demitri in a crowd ;D ;D ;D )
Post by: Demitri_C on August 26, 2021, 09:27:42 AM
Simple: just don't buy it!!
(that way, we'll spot Demitri in a crowd ;D ;D ;D )
😂😂😂😂 ill give you a autograph 😉
Post by: Risso on August 26, 2021, 09:30:17 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/vd86rrf/Screenshot-20210825-211103-Twitter.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wQ1Fbb8)WTF is that monstrosity?
Agreed, that's horrible.
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 26, 2021, 09:33:03 AM
Post by: Yeltzer on August 26, 2021, 09:57:38 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 26, 2021, 10:12:11 AM
Post by: Risso on August 26, 2021, 10:16:28 AM
Looks a bit better in the video, to be fair.
Yes, because you can hardly see it.
Post by: Proposition Joe on August 26, 2021, 10:18:25 AM
Post by: Demitri_C on August 26, 2021, 10:50:14 AM
Post by: Drummond on August 26, 2021, 11:14:29 AM
Anyway, I'll let you know the verdict of a 6 year old later. I'm nonplussed by it but it's a third kit and not one we'll be identified by. We'll wear it a couple of times against the likes of West Ham and ManCity.
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 26, 2021, 11:24:35 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 26, 2021, 11:25:08 AM
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on August 26, 2021, 11:48:11 AM
Post by: TonyD on August 26, 2021, 11:51:17 AM
To think someone got paid to design that. And then someone at the club said yes to it.(https://i.ibb.co/vd86rrf/Screenshot-20210825-211103-Twitter.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wQ1Fbb8)WTF is that monstrosity?
Agreed, that's horrible.
Awful. Nothing Villa about it in any way.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 26, 2021, 11:52:55 AM
Maybe I just don't mind it as it is a bit Scotlandy.
I didn't like last year's 3rd kit for a similar reason. ;)
Just disappointed it wasn't the black one we discussed as I would have bought that one.
Post by: Demitri_C on August 26, 2021, 11:56:43 AM
It's grown on me. It isn't a very Blosey blue for those who worry about that sort of thing. Think it will be regarded as a bit of a classic in years to come. I'm very happy with all the kits this year, and we haven't had to endorse illegal Israeli settlements or murdering animals for "sport" along the way. Well done all.
I agree bloses kit is more that chav blue than navy. Its nothing like a blose kit
Post by: Nev on August 26, 2021, 12:12:12 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 26, 2021, 12:32:32 PM
https://twitter.com/astonvillafr/status/1430833290848702469?s=08
Post by: Nev on August 26, 2021, 12:36:50 PM
Post by: Goldenballs on August 26, 2021, 01:29:36 PM
Post by: Deano's Mullet on August 26, 2021, 01:37:23 PM
Post by: KevinGage on August 26, 2021, 01:42:08 PM
"Same with the blue cocaine."
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on August 26, 2021, 01:44:17 PM
Post by: Jon Crofts on August 26, 2021, 01:55:05 PM
£90 for the “pro” shirt. Fuck off.
As with cycling jerseys, team kit is for the team.
Post by: N'ZMAV on August 26, 2021, 01:57:28 PM
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on August 26, 2021, 01:58:14 PM
£90 for the “pro” shirt. Fuck off.
As with cycling jerseys, team kit is for the team.
Fair enough. But still £57 for the “fat bastard” version. I say it every year but they really are taking the piss.
Post by: Drummond on August 26, 2021, 02:02:07 PM
£90 for the “pro” shirt. Fuck off.
As with cycling jerseys, team kit is for the team.
Fair enough. But still £57 for the “fat bastard” version. I say it every year but they really are taking the piss.
Yep. There's no doubt about it. I just can't see it ever changing either.
It's the kids kits that are the biggest rip off. You've got to spend £100 for a 6 year olds kit. Obscene.
Post by: RamboandBruno on August 26, 2021, 02:41:30 PM
£90 for the “pro” shirt. Fuck off.
As with cycling jerseys, team kit is for the team.
Fair enough. But still £57 for the “fat bastard” version. I say it every year but they really are taking the piss.
Yep. There's no doubt about it. I just can't see it ever changing either.
It's the kids kits that are the biggest rip off. You've got to spend £100 for a 6 year olds kit. Obscene.
Yep my son wants the new white away kit, best part of 100 notes it will cost, he’s 11. Had to say to him he’ll have to buy the top out of whatever pocket money he’s saved over the months and we’ll buy the shorts and socks. The shorts and socks are 37 quid on their own, Jesus wept.
Post by: Drummond on August 26, 2021, 02:54:26 PM
Post by: TonyD on August 26, 2021, 03:08:55 PM
Post by: wittonwarrior on August 26, 2021, 03:11:40 PM
Post by: darren woolley on August 26, 2021, 03:16:40 PM
Post by: villadelph on August 26, 2021, 03:20:56 PM
I haven't received my away top yet never mind the third strip.
Same.. paid silly money to have to shipped and this is the second delay - 8/20, then 8/27 now 9/6.
Post by: darren woolley on August 26, 2021, 03:41:14 PM
I haven't received my away top yet never mind the third strip.
Same.. paid silly money to have to shipped and this is the second delay - 8/20, then 8/27 now 9/6.
Same here.
Post by: Demitri_C on August 26, 2021, 04:13:04 PM
Mines alreafy been dispatched hoping to have it by weekend. Will let you know what its like when it comes
Post by: Drummond on August 26, 2021, 04:26:14 PM
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on August 26, 2021, 04:28:50 PM
Am I being stupid thinking I'll be able to buy a kid's kit in the Club Shop on Saturday?
You are, it'll never fit you!
Post by: Drummond on August 26, 2021, 04:31:57 PM
Am I being stupid thinking I'll be able to buy a kid's kit in the Club Shop on Saturday?
You are, it'll never fit you!
haha
Post by: Demitri_C on August 26, 2021, 04:46:11 PM
Am I being stupid thinking I'll be able to buy a kid's kit in the Club Shop on Saturday?
You are, it'll never fit you!
😂😂
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on August 26, 2021, 05:17:23 PM
Post by: TopDeck113 on August 26, 2021, 05:23:17 PM
Post by: Des Little on August 26, 2021, 09:49:26 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on August 28, 2021, 10:42:28 AM
Def my favourite kappa kit so far. The quality and sizing is alot better too
Post by: nigel on August 29, 2021, 01:11:07 PM
3rd kits come and it looks even better in person!
Def my favourite kappa kit so far. The quality and sizing is alot better too
There were a few at the game wearing it. I thought it looked really nice.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on August 29, 2021, 01:22:04 PM
Post by: Flin5tone on August 29, 2021, 01:41:41 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on August 29, 2021, 01:57:43 PM
After seeing the third jersey in person it's not as bad as I thought , plenty had it on yesterday. Seems a hitit’s a shocker, we should never have a Blose shirt.
Post by: Risso on August 29, 2021, 02:15:36 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 29, 2021, 02:16:34 PM
After seeing the third jersey in person it's not as bad as I thought , plenty had it on yesterday. Seems a hitit’s a shocker, we should never have a Blose shirt.
It’s not a blues shirt. Not even close. It’s dark blue. We’ve worn blue a number of times in our history. Didn’t turn us into them or Coventry.
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 29, 2021, 02:19:07 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on August 29, 2021, 02:26:28 PM
After seeing the third jersey in person it's not as bad as I thought , plenty had it on yesterday. Seems a hitit’s a shocker, we should never have a Blose shirt.
It isnt a blose shirt period
Post by: Demitri_C on August 29, 2021, 02:28:00 PM
Couldn't care less that's it's blue. Those twats don't have a monopoly on that colour. We play in claret and blue, for starters. It looks decent in person, and seems to be very popular judging by how may were already wearing it yesterday. Much better than the horrible army style third shirt we had last year which I had forgotten all about. The fact that I've forgotten it shows how rarely we wear our third kit, so those that don't like it won't have to see it very often.
I agree it is definitely alot nicer than that grey one last year. This one looks a lot nicer. I love it
Post by: Stinkin_Thinkin on August 29, 2021, 02:51:59 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on August 29, 2021, 02:58:52 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 29, 2021, 03:05:32 PM
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on August 29, 2021, 03:07:30 PM
Post by: Risso on August 29, 2021, 03:19:40 PM
Weally weally sowwy it's a colour a bit like another team. Awww... I mean how do Arsenal fans cope when their away kit is white?
I don't know how they coped, but they've only had one proper white away kit since 1968.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on August 29, 2021, 03:25:41 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 29, 2021, 03:25:47 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 29, 2021, 03:26:43 PM
Does anyone actually know why we have a 3rd kit? Other than the fact that every other team does and it allows the club to squeeze a few more pips out of our fans, there’s absolutely no need. How often will we play in it this season?
Teams rarely have a third kit because they absolutely have to play in it.
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 29, 2021, 03:27:30 PM
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on August 29, 2021, 03:31:04 PM
Does anyone actually know why we have a 3rd kit? Other than the fact that every other team does and it allows the club to squeeze a few more pips out of our fans, there’s absolutely no need. How often will we play in it this season?
Teams rarely have a third kit because they absolutely have to play in it.
Like I say, it’s to rinse our fans a bit more then if it’s sold as a kit but not used as one.
Post by: Risso on August 29, 2021, 03:31:12 PM
But they’ve had blue away kits like Chelsea, somewhat burgundy away kits like West Ham, yellow away kits like Spurs have had yellow away kits. It’s just not in any way shape or form a big deal.
I'm not saying it was, just pointing out a historical fact.
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 29, 2021, 04:21:04 PM
Does anyone actually know why we have a 3rd kit? Other than the fact that every other team does and it allows the club to squeeze a few more pips out of our fans, there’s absolutely no need. How often will we play in it this season?
Teams rarely have a third kit because they absolutely have to play in it.
Like I say, it’s to rinse our fans a bit more then if it’s sold as a kit but not used as one.
Why is it? Surely it’s just another choice. Nobody has to buy anything sold by the club.
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 29, 2021, 04:35:37 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on August 29, 2021, 04:49:08 PM
Weally weally sowwy it's a colour a bit like another team. Awww... I mean how do Arsenal fans cope when their away kit is white?you all right?
Post by: Ads on August 29, 2021, 05:14:06 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on August 29, 2021, 06:58:53 PM
Its not a bloser kit. We wear blue as part of our home kit. If anything its more scotland than blose
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on August 29, 2021, 06:59:40 PM
Weally weally sowwy it's a colour a bit like another team. Awww... I mean how do Arsenal fans cope when their away kit is white?you all right?
I'm kushty. You still thinking about them lot?
Post by: nigel on August 29, 2021, 08:13:46 PM
After seeing the third jersey in person it's not as bad as I thought , plenty had it on yesterday. Seems a hitit’s a shocker, we should never have a Blose shirt.
Wrong blue for it to be associated with them.
Navy not Royal
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 29, 2021, 08:17:34 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 29, 2021, 08:21:48 PM
Yeah, it is much more like Scotland or, for CL's benefit, the Chicago Bears.
Good point, doesn't augur well for a successful season. :(
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 29, 2021, 08:35:15 PM
Post by: nigel on August 30, 2021, 08:35:31 AM
Ha. I doubt we will be wearing it too often, so hopefully won't curse us too much
At a guess we’ll use it vrs Southampton and Brentford, red and white stripes, as we won’t be able to wear either of the other two
Post by: CT on August 30, 2021, 08:50:32 AM
Yeah, it is much more like Scotland or, for CL's benefit, the Chicago Bears.
Surely any Chicago Bears link is reason enough not to like it?
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 30, 2021, 09:02:20 AM
Post by: Demitri_C on September 02, 2021, 05:02:48 PM
I gotta admit its probably my favourote away kit in the last 10 years
Post by: Drummond on September 02, 2021, 05:19:34 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 02, 2021, 08:05:34 PM
it’s a shocker, we should never have a Blose shirt.
Wrong blue for it to be associated with them.
Navy not Royal
Not Villa 3rd kit related but I always wondered why Rangers wore light blue shirts. I'd have thought Royal Blue would have been a more natural choice.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on September 02, 2021, 08:06:49 PM
Looks pretty royal to meit’s a shocker, we should never have a Blose shirt.
Wrong blue for it to be associated with them.
Navy not Royal
Not Villa 3rd kit related but I always wondered why Rangers wore light blue shirts. I'd have thought Royal Blue would have been a more natural choice.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 02, 2021, 08:15:58 PM
Not Villa 3rd kit related but I always wondered why Rangers wore light blue shirts. I'd have thought Royal Blue would have been a more natural choice.
Looks pretty royal to me
That's true I suppose but they were known as 'The Light Blues'. Mind you they were also known as 'The Teddy Bears' but they weren't exactly cute and wholesome.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on September 02, 2021, 08:20:57 PM
Why are they known as "Huns" ?Not Villa 3rd kit related but I always wondered why Rangers wore light blue shirts. I'd have thought Royal Blue would have been a more natural choice.
Looks pretty royal to me
That's true I suppose but they were known as 'The Light Blues'. Mind you they were also known as 'The Teddy Bears' but they weren't exactly cute and wholesome.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 02, 2021, 08:49:49 PM
Why are they known as "Huns" ?Not Villa 3rd kit related but I always wondered why Rangers wore light blue shirts. I'd have thought Royal Blue would have been a more natural choice.
Looks pretty royal to me
That's true I suppose but they were known as 'The Light Blues'. Mind you they were also known as 'The Teddy Bears' but they weren't exactly cute and wholesome.
Don't think anyone knows for sure. https://www.irishpost.com/news/what-does-the-word-hun-mean-and-what-is-its-place-in-todays-society-91001
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on September 02, 2021, 08:55:53 PM
Very interesting.I'm going for the Harland & Wolf reasonWhy are they known as "Huns" ?Not Villa 3rd kit related but I always wondered why Rangers wore light blue shirts. I'd have thought Royal Blue would have been a more natural choice.
Looks pretty royal to me
That's true I suppose but they were known as 'The Light Blues'. Mind you they were also known as 'The Teddy Bears' but they weren't exactly cute and wholesome.
Don't think anyone knows for sure. https://www.irishpost.com/news/what-does-the-word-hun-mean-and-what-is-its-place-in-todays-society-91001
Post by: Sexual Ealing on September 02, 2021, 08:56:38 PM
Not Villa 3rd kit related but I always wondered why Rangers wore light blue shirts. I'd have thought Royal Blue would have been a more natural choice.
Looks pretty royal to me
That's true I suppose but they were known as 'The Light Blues'. Mind you they were also known as 'The Teddy Bears' but they weren't exactly cute and wholesome.
Teddy Bears is Glaswegian rhyming slang for 'Gers'. It honestly does work in the Glasgow accent!
As an aside, Scottish rhyming slang pisses all over its cockney cousin.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on September 02, 2021, 09:00:39 PM
What's stairs then?Not Villa 3rd kit related but I always wondered why Rangers wore light blue shirts. I'd have thought Royal Blue would have been a more natural choice.
Looks pretty royal to me
That's true I suppose but they were known as 'The Light Blues'. Mind you they were also known as 'The Teddy Bears' but they weren't exactly cute and wholesome.
Teddy Bears is Glaswegian rhyming slang for 'Gers'. It honestly does work in the Glasgow accent!
As an aside, Scottish rhyming slang pisses all over its cockney cousin.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on September 02, 2021, 09:05:00 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on September 02, 2021, 09:06:52 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 02, 2021, 09:55:25 PM
That's true I suppose but they were known as 'The Light Blues'. Mind you they were also known as 'The Teddy Bears' but they weren't exactly cute and wholesome.
Teddy Bears is Glaswegian rhyming slang for 'Gers'. It honestly does work in the Glasgow accent!
I had worked that out. :)
Post by: villadelph on September 03, 2021, 01:55:09 PM
I haven't received my away top yet never mind the third strip.
Same.. paid silly money to have to shipped and this is the second delay - 8/20, then 8/27 now 9/6.
Further delayed until 9/13.. this is ridiciulous. Iron some numbers on the shirt and put it in the mail.
Post by: darren woolley on September 03, 2021, 07:55:06 PM
I haven't received my away top yet never mind the third strip.
Same.. paid silly money to have to shipped and this is the second delay - 8/20, then 8/27 now 9/6.
Further delayed until 9/13.. this is ridiciulous. Iron some numbers on the shirt and put it in the mail.
I had the same today it's a joke.
Post by: algy on September 03, 2021, 08:06:07 PM
As an aside, Scottish rhyming slang pisses all over its cockney cousin.I concur.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on September 04, 2021, 09:19:26 AM
Bobby MoncurAs an aside, Scottish rhyming slang pisses all over its cockney cousin.I concur.
Post by: London Villan on September 04, 2021, 11:38:36 AM
Post by: darren woolley on September 15, 2021, 04:21:07 PM
I haven't received my away top yet never mind the third strip.
Same.. paid silly money to have to shipped and this is the second delay - 8/20, then 8/27 now 9/6.
Further delayed until 9/13.. this is ridiciulous. Iron some numbers on the shirt and put it in the mail.
I had the same today it's a joke.
My away top finally arrived yesterday at last.
Post by: darren woolley on September 15, 2021, 04:23:09 PM
Just seen some of the stuff is cheaper on the Kitbag site too.
I saw that I ordered a training top from there that was nearly ten quid cheaper than the club shop.
Post by: robbo1874 on September 16, 2021, 09:10:27 AM
Post by: Rotterdam on September 16, 2021, 12:28:34 PM
We then bought this years kits with Watkins for youngest, Ings for eldest...they had sold out of away kits.
Post by: eamonn on September 17, 2021, 02:11:04 PM
Post by: Sdwbvf on September 18, 2021, 03:55:28 PM
Post by: villadelph on October 01, 2021, 10:20:49 PM
Love it, quality shirt.. tighter than expected even with the regular fit. Good motivation to shed a couple lbs. ha!
Post by: robbo1874 on October 02, 2021, 12:55:52 AM
Post by: nigel on October 02, 2021, 07:13:52 PM
Queens Park
(https://www.queensparkonlineshop.co.uk/resources/away.jpg.opt500x535o0%2C0s500x535.jpg)
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on October 02, 2021, 07:24:01 PM
Post by: somec on October 02, 2021, 07:57:41 PM
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363557252605?hash=item54a5b36dfd%3Ag%3AtZEAAOSwkz5hUaOX&LH_Auction=1
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 02, 2021, 08:01:50 PM
How about this for an away top?
Queens Park
Should be sponsored by Tetris.
Post by: KRS on October 02, 2021, 09:05:01 PM
Someone on ebay is selling what could have been the 2018/19 kits if UA had made them,WTF?! 😳
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363557252605?hash=item54a5b36dfd%3Ag%3AtZEAAOSwkz5hUaOX&LH_Auction=1
Post by: nigel on October 03, 2021, 09:19:33 AM
Someone on ebay is selling what could have been the 2018/19 kits if UA had made them,WTF?! 😳
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363557252605?hash=item54a5b36dfd%3Ag%3AtZEAAOSwkz5hUaOX&LH_Auction=1
Dodged a bullet with these.
The home top is awful, very WHU.
Not keen on the away top either, but it isn’t too bad, though,
Post by: Tuscans on November 13, 2021, 05:02:03 PM
Post by: Tuscans on November 13, 2021, 05:02:19 PM
Post by: PeterWithe on November 14, 2021, 11:51:28 AM
Castore will manufacturing the kit from next season. I kinda like the simplicity of Rangers and Newcastles shirt.
Oh no. I spent a while taking the piss out of Wolves supporting mates as their Castore shirts looked like something from Brownhills market.
Post by: Ian. on November 14, 2021, 02:02:47 PM
Post by: Ian. on November 14, 2021, 02:03:35 PM
Post by: Risso on November 14, 2021, 03:11:48 PM
Who the hell is Castore?
If it's not Puma or Nike, or someone else you like, it's Castore.
Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on November 14, 2021, 03:15:15 PM
Who the hell is Castore?
If it's not Puma or Nike, or someone else you like, it's Castore.
Claps
Post by: Ian. on November 14, 2021, 03:50:39 PM
Post by: Ian. on November 14, 2021, 03:55:26 PM
Post by: Smirker on November 14, 2021, 10:45:54 PM
Disappointed.
Post by: VILLA MOLE on November 14, 2021, 10:48:33 PM
Complete shit. Knew it would be these.
Disappointed.
why dont you like them?
Post by: Smirker on November 14, 2021, 10:55:55 PM
Complete shit. Knew it would be these.
Disappointed.
why dont you like them?
Design and quality are both shit. I checked the Rangers forums when I suspected we'd end up with Castore. Unreal amount of complaints and manufacturing errors.
I just want something solid like Umbro or Puma so I can buy the training stuff. Puma would have been my first choice.
Post by: Toronto Villa on November 15, 2021, 01:57:49 AM
Post by: Demitri_C on November 15, 2021, 07:23:36 AM
Post by: algy on November 15, 2021, 07:53:24 AM
So I’m still not sure who these are, but It sounds like the sports section of Primark.Think they're a pretty new company, basically 2 blokes operating out of a garage on the Wirral.
Albeit 2 blokes who are backed by some big multinationals
Post by: Broadlee on November 15, 2021, 09:50:09 AM
Post by: nigel on November 15, 2021, 10:04:31 AM
Post by: JUAN PABLO on November 15, 2021, 02:43:32 PM
Post by: Risso on November 15, 2021, 02:47:46 PM
So I’m still not sure who these are, but It sounds like the sports section of Primark.Think they're a pretty new company, basically 2 blokes operating out of a garage on the Wirral.
Albeit 2 blokes who are backed by some big multinationals
It’s crazy. From absolutely nowhere to being funded by the Issa brothers. Smells slightly fishy to me.
Post by: cdward on November 15, 2021, 03:10:58 PM
Seems like a good business idea when you consider the sportswear market. Even if it does all feel a bit manufactured, but really who cares what shirts the players are wearing if we're winning.
Post by: Ian. on November 15, 2021, 06:55:20 PM
Complete shit. Knew it would be these.
Disappointed.
why dont you like them?
Design and quality are both shit. I checked the Rangers forums when I suspected we'd end up with Castore. Unreal amount of complaints and manufacturing errors.
Isn’t this something we’ve had for years, including the Nike years under MON?
Post by: Brazilian Villain on November 15, 2021, 07:03:05 PM
Did they do Wolves Portuguese kit ? That looked alright to me .
That was Adidas, I liked it too.
Post by: Drummond on November 25, 2021, 12:56:27 PM
Post by: Gary Penrice on November 25, 2021, 08:57:44 PM
Meanwhile, Brentford have decided to roll their kit into next season too. Saving the environment and their fans some money. Good on them.
Fair play to Brentford.
We obviously can't follow suit due to the change of kit suppliers but I'd be more than happy if they decided to alternate the changing of the home & away strips going forward.
Also no need for a third strip!
Post by: pauliewalnuts on November 25, 2021, 10:01:40 PM
Meanwhile, Brentford have decided to roll their kit into next season too. Saving the environment and their fans some money. Good on them.
Fair play to Brentford.
We obviously can't follow suit due to the change of kit suppliers but I'd be more than happy if they decided to alternate the changing of the home & away strips going forward.
Also no need for a third strip!
The main reason we don't follow suit with that is we don't want to.
Post by: Chris Harte on November 25, 2021, 10:08:10 PM
Meanwhile, Brentford have decided to roll their kit into next season too. Saving the environment and their fans some money. Good on them.Villa haven't done this since around 1996-98. Till the pips squeek?
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on November 26, 2021, 10:47:33 AM
Post by: eamonn on November 26, 2021, 11:05:54 AM
Think they're a pretty new company, basically 2 blokes operating out of a garage on the Wirral.
Albeit 2 blokes who are backed by some big multinationals
Stevie Gerrard and Mickey Beale ?
Post by: Villan82 on November 26, 2021, 11:07:29 AM
Post by: London Villan on November 26, 2021, 12:31:56 PM
By my reckoning, three of our 90s home kits were each kept for two seasons. Unfortunately, the 1992-93 kit was not among the kits to be retained for two seasons. Loved that kit.
One of the away kits did one better... the Venglos 90-91 Umbro shirt made an appearance at Anfield in 92-93.
Post by: Si on November 27, 2021, 07:57:29 AM
Post by: N'ZMAV on November 27, 2021, 08:04:29 AM
Going up to villa for a stadium tour Sunday. With Black Friday sales, I'm tempted to buy myself my first ever villa shirt again. The 1980 home. I've noticed the umbro logo has now been removed. Does anybody know why. All the retro kits look a bit 'lost' without the sports brand logo.Thanksbecause they're not manufactured by the actual manufacturer from the original shirt
Post by: Risso on November 27, 2021, 08:53:31 AM
Post by: ChicagoLion on November 27, 2021, 09:10:22 AM
Yes the so called replica shirts are made from dodgy material.Going up to villa for a stadium tour Sunday. With Black Friday sales, I'm tempted to buy myself my first ever villa shirt again. The 1980 home. I've noticed the umbro logo has now been removed. Does anybody know why. All the retro kits look a bit 'lost' without the sports brand logo.Thanksbecause they're not manufactured by the actual manufacturer from the original shirt
The club shop and its merchandise is a shit show.
Post by: Des Little on November 27, 2021, 09:33:22 AM
Post by: Ad@m on November 27, 2021, 09:51:02 AM
Going up to villa for a stadium tour Sunday. With Black Friday sales, I'm tempted to buy myself my first ever villa shirt again. The 1980 home. I've noticed the umbro logo has now been removed. Does anybody know why. All the retro kits look a bit 'lost' without the sports brand logo.Thanksbecause they're not manufactured by the actual manufacturer from the original shirt
I wonder if there's a time limit on design copyright. I can understand them not being able to use the brand logo but I'd have thought the shirt design would've been protected too.
Post by: Si on November 27, 2021, 10:51:51 AM
I understand that, the retro shirts seem to be made by Score Draw, but a few years ago you could buy the 80's home and away with the umbro logo. The away is still available, the home sold out. Just the new stock, umbro has been removed. So was just curious.Going up to villa for a stadium tour Sunday. With Black Friday sales, I'm tempted to buy myself my first ever villa shirt again. The 1980 home. I've noticed the umbro logo has now been removed. Does anybody know why. All the retro kits look a bit 'lost' without the sports brand logo.Thanksbecause they're not manufactured by the actual manufacturer from the original shirt
Post by: Villan82 on November 27, 2021, 11:50:04 AM
There’s massive money in retro shirts these days, yet our offering in this area is garbage.
Yes, agree. We should be doing so much better. Us children of the 70s-80s do like our nostalgia.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 24, 2022, 07:56:11 PM
https://marley-bohemianfc.com
Post by: N'ZMAV on January 24, 2022, 08:12:51 PM
Post by: Drummond on January 25, 2022, 10:05:40 AM
Post by: Deano's Mullet on January 25, 2022, 10:26:20 AM
Post by: PaulTheVillan on January 25, 2022, 10:45:27 AM
I'd imagine Bohs will sell more of their new away kit than usual. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/60117340
https://marley-bohemianfc.com
Can we have one with Meat Loaf on?
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 25, 2022, 11:40:36 AM
I'd imagine Bohs will sell more of their new away kit than usual. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/60117340
https://marley-bohemianfc.com
Can we have one with Meat Loaf on?
I don't see why not, Meat Loaf headlined at Dalymount Park in 1982. The only gig I saw there had the Red Hot Chili Peppers supported by Frank Black, Ice Cube, Therapy? and others. Neither of them though is as iconic as the Marley gig which was his last outdoor concert.
Post by: Des Little on January 25, 2022, 11:48:06 AM
Post by: algy on January 25, 2022, 11:50:07 AM
It used to be the case that the Premier League "Fans' Charter" specified that kits should be kept for two years. Obviously it was just completely ignored.From what I remember, it ended up being quite easy to get around. Sides would "preview" the new kit on the last day of the season, meaning that it had been used for 2 seasons.
Actually think that a better rule might've been that a kit has to be used for a minimum of N domestic matches before it's retired. Maybe 38 games for a home shirt, and 15 games for a 'change' strip. Something like that. Would've guaranteed the home shirt would be used for 2 full seasons near enough, and you could either have a new away shirt each season or an away & 3rd which last for a couple of seasons.
Post by: Dr Butler on January 25, 2022, 11:50:20 AM
I'd imagine Bohs will sell more of their new away kit than usual. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/60117340
https://marley-bohemianfc.com
Can we have one with Meat Loaf on?
didn't Barry White and Bruce Springsteen play Villa Park ? but there is also Take That if I remember right :(
UTV
The Doc
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on January 25, 2022, 11:54:11 AM
I'd like ours to feature Billy Graham
Id prefer us to have a shirt featuring Barry White and his Love Unlimited orchestra
Post by: LeeB on January 25, 2022, 12:23:39 PM
I'd like ours to feature Billy Graham
Id prefer us to have a shirt featuring Barry White and his Love Unlimited orchestra
It was the seventies Barry, with the big lapels and the big, lush barnet, stick that on the shirt and I'll buy it.
I've found it:
(https://images.webapi.gc.avfcservices.co.uk/2a1fa141-7ef2-4400-94ba-6fc590ef6e3e.jpg)
Post by: Hookeysmith on January 25, 2022, 12:32:56 PM
Bruce Springsteen
Duran Duran
Billy Graham
Rod Stewart supported by Belinda Carlisle
Take That with Robbie Wanker and supported by The Pet Shop Boys
This summer - Foo Fighters
Post by: LeeB on January 25, 2022, 12:41:06 PM
I might have made the effort for Springsteen or Duran Duran but I'm not a big fan.
Post by: Villan82 on January 25, 2022, 12:53:35 PM
I'd love the 89-90 home to be released by Score Draw. Their 90-92 reproduction is my favourite.
The club's retro offering is so poor at the moment. Could do with the 1995-96 away, the 1996-97 away and the 1997-98 home being released in my humble opinion.
They sold out the 1995-97 home and the 1997-98 away which shows you how popular those reebok kits were.
Post by: PaulTheVillan on January 25, 2022, 12:57:39 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 25, 2022, 01:17:32 PM
IIRC at VP
Bruce Springsteen
Duran Duran
Billy Graham
Rod Stewart supported by Belinda Carlisle
Take That with Robbie Wanker and supported by The Pet Shop Boys
This summer - Foo Fighters
Barry White
Bon Jovi
Post by: Deano's Mullet on January 25, 2022, 01:29:52 PM
Post by: rjp on January 25, 2022, 01:37:51 PM
I'd love the 89-90 home to be released by Score Draw. Their 90-92 reproduction is my favourite.
I also love that kit, it was my first replica shirt as a nipper. However, the material was so coarse you could sand diamonds with it. I had to wear a T-shirt underneath which is the only reason I still have nipples.
Post by: VILLA MOLE on January 25, 2022, 01:42:59 PM
Post by: eamonn on January 25, 2022, 02:01:47 PM
You've missed out Barry White, the only one off that list worth going to see.
I might have made the effort for Springsteen or Duran Duran but I'm not a big fan.
The Pets always put on a great show.
Post by: CT Villan on January 25, 2022, 02:11:43 PM
[lights fuse, steps away and awaits CDBullyWeefan]
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on January 25, 2022, 02:44:34 PM
For me, the overwhelming choice to have on the shirt would be Bono...
[lights fuse, steps away and awaits CDBullyWeefan]
Where is CDBWF actually? I'm on and off this site and he seems to have vanished in the few months I wasn't reading. Unless he's had a name change? Or he's called someone a c**t and got banned?
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 25, 2022, 02:46:41 PM
Where is CDBWF actually? I'm on and off this site and he seems to have vanished in the few months I wasn't reading. Unless he's had a name change?
He now goes under the name of Footy-Vill.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on January 25, 2022, 02:49:12 PM
Where is CDBWF actually? I'm on and off this site and he seems to have vanished in the few months I wasn't reading. Unless he's had a name change?
He now goes under the name of Footy-Vill.
Daniel Day Lewis levels of character acting that.
Post by: villa `cross the mersey on January 25, 2022, 04:13:13 PM
You've missed out Barry White, the only one off that list worth going to see.
I might have made the effort for Springsteen or Duran Duran but I'm not a big fan.
I went to the Barry White/Love Unlimited gig and met Madeline Bell there
If i recall right - it rained and the stage was set up on the Witton Lane terraces
I was almost thrown out as I attempted to meet up with Barry in person (on stage) :)
Post by: LeeB on January 25, 2022, 05:33:42 PM
You've missed out Barry White, the only one off that list worth going to see.
I might have made the effort for Springsteen or Duran Duran but I'm not a big fan.
I went to the Barry White/Love Unlimited gig and met Madeline Bell there
If i recall right - it rained and the stage was set up on the Witton Lane terraces
I was almost thrown out as I attempted to meet up with Barry in person (on stage) :)
Top work pal!
Post by: Mister E on January 25, 2022, 08:55:50 PM
the Barry White concert was pretty much washed out. I had tickets and decided not to go.You've missed out Barry White, the only one off that list worth going to see.
I might have made the effort for Springsteen or Duran Duran but I'm not a big fan.
I went to the Barry White/Love Unlimited gig and met Madeline Bell there
If i recall right - it rained and the stage was set up on the Witton Lane terraces
I was almost thrown out as I attempted to meet up with Barry in person (on stage) :)
Post by: Flamingo Lane on January 25, 2022, 10:12:06 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/S70kt6R/bruce-springsteen-in-concert-villa-park-birmingham-tuesday-21st-june-ern5jw.jpg) (https://ibb.co/S70kt6R)
(https://i.ibb.co/82HgJ8s/bruce-springsteen-in-concert-villa-park-birmingham-tuesday-21st-june-ern36r.jpg) (https://ibb.co/82HgJ8s)
The audience at the Bruce Springsteen concert at VP, 1989.
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 25, 2022, 10:59:18 PM
Post by: purpletrousers on January 25, 2022, 11:04:17 PM
You've missed out Barry White, the only one off that list worth going to see.
I might have made the effort for Springsteen or Duran Duran but I'm not a big fan.
I went to the Barry White/Love Unlimited gig and met Madeline Bell there
If i recall right - it rained and the stage was set up on the Witton Lane terraces
I was almost thrown out as I attempted to meet up with Barry in person (on stage) :)
Got me thinking I don’t think I’ve ever been thrown out of the thousands of gigs I’ve been to.
I organised a couple of really amazing performances at the national mental health hospital here in Uganda.
https://twitter.com/purpletrousers/status/1485649897927979016?s=21
includes a link to the song that captivated me/got me into the musician. The first set was outdoors (it’s damn hot here!) and of course loads of I presume student nurses gravitated at the back and were chit chatting away during breathtaking acoustic music that moved me to tears, well that and seeing some poor folk come alive and engage.
I did the challenging them thing after I ran out of dirty looks, then gave up and tried to focus on the positive. I guess I couldn’t really throw them out of their own hospital.
Post by: Nev on January 26, 2022, 11:52:28 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/S70kt6R/bruce-springsteen-in-concert-villa-park-birmingham-tuesday-21st-june-ern5jw.jpg) (https://ibb.co/S70kt6R)
(https://i.ibb.co/82HgJ8s/bruce-springsteen-in-concert-villa-park-birmingham-tuesday-21st-june-ern36r.jpg) (https://ibb.co/82HgJ8s)
The audience at the Bruce Springsteen concert at VP, 1989.
It was 1988. June 21st and 22nd.
I went to the second night with Damo and even went to have a look at the stage being built in the days before hand, wandering around the ground with no one taking any notice.
Famously, the weather conditions meant that the bass notes could be heard all over Brum, I could hear the first night in my back garden in The Peoples Republic of Sheldon.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on January 26, 2022, 02:12:38 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 26, 2022, 02:16:20 PM
Nev is the new Doctor Who.
I wonder if he can confirm whether we'll have won the FA Cup again by then.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on January 26, 2022, 02:17:28 PM
Nev is the new Doctor Who.
I wonder if he can confirm whether we'll have won the FA Cup again by then.
DREAMER
Post by: Risso on January 26, 2022, 03:17:22 PM
Nev is the new Doctor Who.
I wonder if he can confirm whether we'll have won the FA Cup again by then.
Or if we live underwater.
Post by: CT Villan on January 26, 2022, 04:42:03 PM
Post by: placeforparks on March 04, 2022, 04:26:45 PM
interestingly they are not going to continue sponsoring everton, and have signed deals to sponsor valencia and real sociedad next season.
Post by: eamonn on March 04, 2022, 04:29:43 PM
Post by: Pat Mustard on March 04, 2022, 04:43:46 PM
so cazoo are going to carry on sponsoring villa next season. the previous deal was 2 years and due to expire at the end of this season.
interestingly they are not going to continue sponsoring everton, and have signed deals to sponsor valencia and real sociedad next season.
Pre-season trip to either of those sounds good to me.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 04, 2022, 05:55:21 PM
so cazoo are going to carry on sponsoring villa next season. the previous deal was 2 years and due to expire at the end of this season.
Good news, it's not a gambling firm and the logo is one of the less intrusive around.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 13, 2022, 03:20:17 PM
IIRC at VP
Bruce Springsteen
Duran Duran
Billy Graham
Rod Stewart supported by Belinda Carlisle
Take That with Robbie Wanker and supported by The Pet Shop Boys
This summer -Foo Fighters
You missed out the inaugural World Quizzing Championship in 2003. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Quizzing_Championship
Post by: The Left Side on April 14, 2022, 01:37:36 AM
Post by: chrisw1 on April 14, 2022, 10:03:42 AM
Any word from the supporter's meeting with Purslow on next season's kit manufacturer? I hope it is not Castore, their range looks quite limited.I think you're going to be dissapointed.
Post by: algy on April 14, 2022, 10:38:27 AM
English Subbuteo Championships (Midlands region) 1996.IIRC at VP
Bruce Springsteen
Duran Duran
Billy Graham
Rod Stewart supported by Belinda Carlisle
Take That with Robbie Wanker and supported by The Pet Shop Boys
This summer -Foo Fighters
You missed out the inaugural World Quizzing Championship in 2003. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Quizzing_Championship
Post by: Flin5tone on April 14, 2022, 12:16:02 PM
A yellow lion on a Sky blue background? Looks blurred on Television and the lion looks like a depleated kitten. Do the club EVER listen to the views of the supporters/customers ? Infuriating
Post by: Hookeysmith on April 14, 2022, 12:41:09 PM
LUKE kits were absolutely fantastic along with the training and casual gear. I never buy official match shirts but actually did when they produced our jersey. The fans loved it so what do the club do get rid and bring in KAPPA now rumours of Castore. It's like they do it to wind us up , we all know a Luke/Adidas kit with 80s badge would sell in record numbers but they insist on poor quality brands and that horrendous current crest.
A yellow lion on a Sky blue background? Looks blurred on Television and the lion looks like a depleated kitten. Do the club EVER listen to the views of the supporters/customers ? Infuriating
It is as always a commercial decision based on the greatest return for the club, same as with the sponsor that adorns it.
Luke was local and a great design but not at all known outside of the Midlands. I think i read somewhere that Nas's involvement at such a high level within Adidas means we will probably not have a kit of theirs whilst he is still around - not sure why but i'm sure someone like Red filth or Cite£ would get round that.
Then we have the colours and layout - not a great deal you can do with ours as if you asked 40,000 people they would give you 20,000 versions but most would remain traditional.
The third kit has become an abomination over recent years and we have done the 1982 versions to death
Its a difficult one to please us all
Post by: Risso on April 14, 2022, 12:43:47 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on April 14, 2022, 12:55:21 PM
Post by: chrisw1 on April 14, 2022, 12:59:35 PM
Post by: KevinGage on April 14, 2022, 01:06:20 PM
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on April 14, 2022, 01:10:38 PM
Post by: Risso on April 14, 2022, 01:19:45 PM
It (a deal with Adidas) could be seen as a potential FFP dodge. Or whatever the new strain is now.
Highly unlikely, there'd be no reason for Adidas to do that. And even if they did, and it was, the Premier League just apply the Fair Value.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 14, 2022, 02:07:21 PM
I don't understand why Sawiris having a small shareholding in Adidas would be a problem. He's not a majority shareholder, and we'd be small fry in terms of their global sales.
I think I read he's the biggest shareholder in Adidas (6%) but also don't see why it would be an issue when you have Etihad and other Abu Dhabi entities sponsoring Citeh. Hopefully they're just waiting till we're in the CL before unleashing the Adidas kits.
Post by: Flin5tone on April 14, 2022, 02:23:32 PM
Regardless of who makes it the 80s badge would be a big hit and massively improve sales.
I was hoping the new owners would bring the 80s crest back and our 'prepared' Moto would also return
Post by: eamonn on April 14, 2022, 02:25:00 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 14, 2022, 02:26:36 PM
Regardless of who makes it the 80s badge would be a big hit and massively improve sales.
I was hoping the new owners would bring the 80s crest back and our 'prepared' Moto would also return
It's been discussed before (and I believe Dave W clarified it for us) but I don't think it's possible due to copyright issues.
Post by: luke95 on April 14, 2022, 02:48:20 PM
LUKE kits were absolutely fantastic along with the training and casual gear. I never buy official match shirts but actually did when they produced our jersey. The fans loved it so what do the club do get rid and bring in KAPPA now rumours of Castore. It's like they do it to wind us up , we all know a Luke/Adidas kit with 80s badge would sell in record numbers but they insist on poor quality brands and that horrendous current crest.
A yellow lion on a Sky blue background? Looks blurred on Television and the lion looks like a depleated kitten. Do the club EVER listen to the views of the supporters/customers ? Infuriating
As much as I love the 70s/80s badge it belongs in the 70s/80s. Think the owners shouldve rebranded when we won promotion back to the Premier League though.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 14, 2022, 05:33:48 PM
Still a thing of beauty
Post by: nigel on April 14, 2022, 08:12:51 PM
Adidas would certainly be my favoured kit supplier.
Puma did some wonderful ones a few years ago.
Not really kept up with their designs of late, though
Post by: Hillbilly on April 15, 2022, 06:04:51 AM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on April 15, 2022, 06:55:06 AM
Post by: robbo1874 on April 15, 2022, 07:19:30 AM
Interesting - to nerds like me at least - when we wore Le Coq shirts in 1982, they were a subsidiary of Adidas at the time. And Nike owned Umbro for a while.I thought it was Adidas that owned Umbro for a time. I’d love a nice smart Umbro kit like the one Burnley had a few seasons back.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on April 15, 2022, 09:45:36 AM
Post by: darren woolley on April 16, 2022, 11:49:49 AM
Post by: Deano's Mullet on April 16, 2022, 12:02:52 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 16, 2022, 12:28:50 PM
Post by: chrisw1 on April 16, 2022, 02:10:55 PM
Post by: big 1st serve on April 16, 2022, 04:33:09 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 16, 2022, 05:01:03 PM
Henson anyone ?
Don't be a muppet.
Post by: nigel on April 16, 2022, 05:48:11 PM
Why don’t you like Luke CD?
Didn’t have blue sleeves last time, I’d guess ;D
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 16, 2022, 05:53:11 PM
Why don’t you like Luke CD?
Didn’t have blue sleeves last time, I’d guess ;D
Also I don't think he liked the claret. Too dark for him and too similar to the Jambos' maroon.
Post by: eamonn on April 16, 2022, 07:14:06 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on April 17, 2022, 10:03:05 AM
Quote
Feel bad for saying it but I quite like West Ham's kit this season
Reported!
Post by: Deano's Mullet on April 17, 2022, 10:41:04 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 17, 2022, 11:24:14 AM
I don't like theirs. Their claret and blue seems off.
Same here, Burnley have had a couple of decent (albeit plain) kits but never been very keen on West Ham's efforts.
Post by: nigel on April 17, 2022, 01:06:08 PM
I don't like theirs. Their claret and blue seems off.
Same here, Burnley have had a couple of decent (albeit plain) kits but never been very keen on West Ham's efforts.
Agree on the home kits, but I have to admit that I always liked WHU away kit, all pale blue with the two claret hoops, late 60’s early 70’s
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 17, 2022, 01:22:59 PM
I don't like theirs. Their claret and blue seems off.
Same here, Burnley have had a couple of decent (albeit plain) kits but never been very keen on West Ham's efforts.
Agree on the home kits, but I have to admit that I always liked WHU away kit, all pale blue with the two claret hoops, late 60’s early 70’s
Same here and they've gone back to it a few times e.g. in 1993 and 2001. Generally I don't like it (Villa or West Ham) when the light blue covers the shoulders although I could live with a Villa version of their 1980 home kit.
https://classicfootballshirtscollection.com/west-ham-retro-shirts/
Post by: chrisw1 on May 09, 2022, 08:18:23 PM
https://twitter.com/1874dan/status/1523737197614043138
(https://i.ibb.co/tbqjtmF/2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tbqjtmF)
(https://i.ibb.co/K6630Pj/3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/K6630Pj)
(https://i.ibb.co/tHsWjRP/1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tHsWjRP)
https://twitter.com/amc89avfc/status/1523741060270559232
Goalkeepers
(https://i.ibb.co/Kzw7Q60/5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Kzw7Q60)
(https://i.ibb.co/QvsBwqq/4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QvsBwqq)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 09, 2022, 08:22:42 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 09, 2022, 08:23:49 PM
Post by: chrisw1 on May 09, 2022, 08:28:12 PM
Post by: algy on May 09, 2022, 08:35:24 PM
The away & 3rd look too much like off-the-shelf kits for my tastes. The sky blue one is reasonable enough but looks a bit like a Scunthorpe or Tranmere away shirt. Bot a fan of the black/yellow one at all.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on May 09, 2022, 08:37:45 PM
Post by: Nii Lamptey on May 09, 2022, 08:44:01 PM
Plain enough designs for my liking, but they need to ditch this recent 'iron on transfer' marlarky - Looks like they've done it with the club badge too, which is unforgiveable!
Post by: Ian. on May 09, 2022, 08:44:13 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 09, 2022, 08:44:57 PM
That’s nice and simple and that’s how the home shirt should be.
Exactly.
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 09, 2022, 08:45:56 PM
@Algy - Is it sky blue, or is it just the lighting and it's another white kit?
Looks like a white and gold frock to me.
Post by: Nii Lamptey on May 09, 2022, 08:47:35 PM
@Algy - Is it sky blue, or is it just the lighting and it's another white kit?
Looks like a white and gold frock to me.
😂
Post by: Deano's Mullet on May 09, 2022, 08:49:15 PM
Post by: chrisw1 on May 09, 2022, 09:04:24 PM
Post by: JB1811 on May 09, 2022, 09:16:58 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on May 09, 2022, 09:18:06 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 09, 2022, 09:22:45 PM
Post by: chrisw1 on May 09, 2022, 10:17:45 PM
I'll be more concerned about who is wearing the kit and what they do in it next season.Well yes, but you’ve clicked on a kit thread. You’d be best off on the Coutinho or transfer threads tbh
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 09, 2022, 10:18:57 PM
Post by: chrisw1 on May 09, 2022, 10:25:53 PM
I'm quite happy to argue in all the threads.Me too, but it would get pretty tedious if we all clicked on threads that don’t interest us just to say I’m more interested in how the 1st team do on the pitch than this specific thread I have chosen to visit.
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 09, 2022, 10:41:06 PM
Post by: chrisw1 on May 09, 2022, 10:54:42 PM
I'm going to say how much I hate Mrs Brown's Boys on the rugby union thread, just to stick it to The Man.In fairness I think it’s reasonable to slate that tripe on any thread you choose.
Post by: Drummond on May 09, 2022, 11:15:37 PM
As for Mrs BB... Its offensive shite and I genuinely don't understand how anyone could think my licence fee should go towards making it.
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 10, 2022, 12:36:59 AM
I'll be more concerned about who is wearing the kit and what they do in it next season.Well yes, but you’ve clicked on a kit thread. You’d be best off on the Coutinho or transfer threads tbh
I mentioned the kit in my post so it deserves to be here. Thanks though.
Post by: Oklahoma on May 10, 2022, 01:35:48 AM
Let’s hope they are paying us a fortune & we improve sufficiently to get a big boy supplier next.
Post by: CT Villan on May 10, 2022, 01:38:48 AM
Post by: PeterWithe on May 10, 2022, 08:09:14 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 10, 2022, 08:11:21 AM
The entire design process, for all 5 shirts, must have taken the crack Castore designers most of the afternoon.
Let’s hope they are paying us a fortune & we improve sufficiently to get a big boy supplier next.
Not if they're going to treat us as shabbily as the last time we had "a big boy supplier", thanks.
Post by: darren woolley on May 10, 2022, 08:30:46 AM
Post by: Villan82 on May 10, 2022, 08:45:56 AM
I haven't liked the kits over the years that add in bells and whistles- the nike chequered squares, the awful Diadora pink effort, some of the mid-late 80s efforts just aren't villa kits for me, not a huge fan of the striped home ones. I only like the 1994 kit because we won something in it and I only like the Luke kit because we got promoted in it (I didn't like it at first as it was our third year in Division 2 and seemed like a throwback to the aforementioned terrible 80s kits).
Edit, I do miss the days of having a kit for two seasons- 1995-97 being the last kit we had for two seasons in a row.
Post by: Proposition Joe on May 10, 2022, 09:01:44 AM
The green one looks like a cheap plastic shopping bag.
Interesting you see a green one. I see blue, black/yellow, claret and blue then the two goalie kits, orange and yellow. Have we our own "what colour is the dress?" kit?
Post by: Villafirst on May 10, 2022, 09:10:42 AM
Post by: Bad English on May 10, 2022, 09:24:05 AM
This looks like the result of your nan's kitchen smock having sex with a drayman's apron.
Post by: LeeB on May 10, 2022, 09:50:13 AM
I’ve never heard of Castore. I’d never heard of Henson either, and wish I still hadn’t.
In fairness, he did a good job with the Muppets, and we played like them when we wore it.
Post by: LeeB on May 10, 2022, 09:54:01 AM
Not a fan of the sky blue away top though, it's a bit too West Hammy
Post by: ChicagoLion on May 10, 2022, 09:55:33 AM
Post by: Drummond on May 10, 2022, 10:31:51 AM
I’ve never heard of Castore. I’d never heard of Henson either, and wish I still hadn’t.
In fairness, he did a good job with the Muppets, and we played like them when we wore it.
Now I've got the theme tune going round in my head. Bastard.
Post by: villa `cross the mersey on May 10, 2022, 12:13:38 PM
Post by: Risso on May 10, 2022, 12:20:20 PM
Post by: Drummond on May 10, 2022, 12:23:51 PM
The home shirt does at least look like a Villa shirt, but as Clive says it does look a bit cheap and nasty. Not much thought seems to have gone into it, but then the whole Castore setup seems a bit suspect to me.
Agree with this.
Having said that, it's just a snapshot in poor lighting rather than a marketing shot showing it off at it's best.
Post by: PeterWithe on May 10, 2022, 12:33:30 PM
Post by: aldridgeboy on May 10, 2022, 12:41:04 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on May 10, 2022, 01:22:51 PM
They are certainly better than these monstrosities - fuck me they are awful
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 10, 2022, 01:38:48 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on May 10, 2022, 01:48:59 PM
https://twitter.com/jd_designs1/status/1511759997696421895?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1511759997696421895%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.birminghammail.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Faston-villa-castore-new-kit-23620043Shocking
They are certainly better than these monstrosities - fuck me they are awful
Post by: villa `cross the mersey on May 10, 2022, 03:09:47 PM
Fair comment Drummond - however just looked up the owners of Castore Sports - Tom and Phil Beahon two brothers from Liverpool looking to dominate the sports market with the support of Moshin and Zuber Issa who recently attempted to rescue McCollsThe home shirt does at least look like a Villa shirt, but as Clive says it does look a bit cheap and nasty. Not much thought seems to have gone into it, but then the whole Castore setup seems a bit suspect to me.
Having said that, it's just a snapshot in poor lighting rather than a marketing shot showing it off at it's best.
Agree with this.
Post by: CT Villan on May 10, 2022, 03:30:35 PM
The green one looks like a cheap plastic shopping bag.
Interesting you see a green one. I see blue, black/yellow, claret and blue then the two goalie kits, orange and yellow. Have we our own "what colour is the dress?" kit?
Well I am a bit color-blind so that could be the problem - the second one still looks like a cheap plastic bag though :)
Post by: KRS on May 10, 2022, 03:55:41 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 10, 2022, 04:04:16 PM
https://twitter.com/jd_designs1/status/1511759997696421895?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1511759997696421895%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.birminghammail.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Faston-villa-castore-new-kit-23620043
They are certainly better than these monstrosities - fuck me they are awful
Nothing like bringing back the yellow Henson kit that represented the fall from grace of European champions within 5 years.
Post by: DC1874 on May 10, 2022, 04:26:15 PM
https://www.footyheadlines.com/2022/05/aston-villa-22-23-home-away-third-kits.html
Post by: villadelph on May 10, 2022, 04:51:58 PM
These don't seem too bad!
https://www.footyheadlines.com/2022/05/aston-villa-22-23-home-away-third-kits.html
If those shirts turn out to be legitimate I can't be mad at all. I'm a sucker for a black kit.
I'll gladly buy one once I hear decent things about the quality.
Post by: LeeB on May 10, 2022, 05:07:58 PM
https://twitter.com/jd_designs1/status/1511759997696421895?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1511759997696421895%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.birminghammail.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Faston-villa-castore-new-kit-23620043
They are certainly better than these monstrosities - fuck me they are awful
Nothing like bringing back the yellow Henson kit that represented the fall from grace of European champions within 5 years.
You know. I mean, I did wear the full version of it almost solidly for two weeks in Estartit in Spain in the summer of 1987, but I was 10 and knew no better.
Post by: Oklahoma on May 10, 2022, 06:51:49 PM
The entire design process, for all 5 shirts, must have taken the crack Castore designers most of the afternoon.
Let’s hope they are paying us a fortune & we improve sufficiently to get a big boy supplier next.
Not if they're going to treat us as shabbily as the last time we had "a big boy supplier", thanks.
Which is why we need to improve, so they treat us better.
Post by: The Man With A Stick on May 10, 2022, 07:34:18 PM
https://twitter.com/jd_designs1/status/1511759997696421895?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1511759997696421895%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.birminghammail.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Faston-villa-castore-new-kit-23620043
They are certainly better than these monstrosities - fuck me they are awful
Christ on the flippin' cross. People have a meltdown when we have a striped home kit every twenty years, imagine the reaction if they ran out looking like Wycombe fucking Wanderers. And yeah, a Henson-retro effort aimed at all those lamenting the glory days of Paul Kerr and David Norton.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 13, 2022, 02:03:42 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 13, 2022, 02:05:18 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on May 13, 2022, 02:06:39 PM
Then there's Newcastle who have gone all in on the Saudi connection. https://twitter.com/NUFC_SSFC/status/1524864268067389440Shame they don’t put a surgical saw logo on it.
Post by: Ad@m on May 13, 2022, 02:31:55 PM
If you're not keen on our kits there's always someone worse off. Thought the Yanited kit this season was a fairly nice, clean design but next season's is honking. https://imgur.com/a/pLVxs4G/
Blimey - 1991 called, they want their shirt back.
Post by: algy on May 13, 2022, 03:01:22 PM
Looks like the type of gear you would find in Matalan - cheap, nasty and not at all classy - the Castore badge looks naffHad a conversation with my partner earlier, I'd "justified" buying this season's Villa kit for my little boys on the basis that next season's kit will be (a) more expensive and (b) lower quality. She asked if it was worth going down the route of acquiring a knock off shirt off the internet, and wondered if it'd likely to be better quality than the official kit. Any ideas?
Post by: LeonW on May 14, 2022, 06:32:11 AM
Then there's Newcastle who have gone all in on the Saudi connection. https://twitter.com/NUFC_SSFC/status/1524864268067389440
That’s got to be a wind up, surely? That can’t be true.
Post by: Steve67 on May 14, 2022, 06:50:02 AM
Then there's Newcastle who have gone all in on the Saudi connection. https://twitter.com/NUFC_SSFC/status/1524864268067389440
That’s got to be a wind up, surely? That can’t be true.
Eek! That’s hideous.
Post by: PaulTheVillan on May 14, 2022, 08:45:11 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 14, 2022, 08:45:28 AM
Then there's Newcastle who have gone all in on the Saudi connection. https://twitter.com/NUFC_SSFC/status/1524864268067389440
That’s got to be a wind up, surely? That can’t be true.
The fact that they've appointed the CEO of Golf Saudi to their board suggests otherwise. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/61433365
The shirt itself isn't bad, it's the Saudi sportswashing connection that's so distasteful.
Post by: PaulTheVillan on May 14, 2022, 08:46:04 AM
I like the yellow onehttps://twitter.com/jd_designs1/status/1511759997696421895?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1511759997696421895%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.birminghammail.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Faston-villa-castore-new-kit-23620043
They are certainly better than these monstrosities - fuck me they are awful
Christ on the flippin' cross. People have a meltdown when we have a striped home kit every twenty years, imagine the reaction if they ran out looking like Wycombe fucking Wanderers. And yeah, a Henson-retro effort aimed at all those lamenting the glory days of Paul Kerr and David Norton.
Post by: bez on May 14, 2022, 08:47:53 AM
Looks like the type of gear you would find in Matalan - cheap, nasty and not at all classy - the Castore badge looks naffHad a conversation with my partner earlier, I'd "justified" buying this season's Villa kit for my little boys on the basis that next season's kit will be (a) more expensive and (b) lower quality. She asked if it was worth going down the route of acquiring a knock off shirt off the internet, and wondered if it'd likely to be better quality than the official kit. Any ideas?
I bought home and away shirts for my 7 year old a few months back, along with a couple of others thrown in for good measure (Dortmund home, PSG away). All 4 came with shorts included (no socks though weirdly) and for a couple of dollars more came with names, numbers and appropriate patches.
With the added cost of having stuff delivered to Australia it was great value, cost about AU$100 (GBP57) The PSG and Dortmund stuff was bang on, I honestly couldn't tell them apart from the real thing.
The home kit had a couple of negatives (claret was a bit off, badge a bit different) but for the money and wear it gets it was a steal. All the boy wants to wear is football kits, so will be stocking up once all the new stuff comes up.
Post by: Axl Rose on May 14, 2022, 08:59:30 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 14, 2022, 09:02:10 AM
I just want the return of long sleeve versions
Seconded.
Post by: Joe S on May 14, 2022, 10:13:47 AM
I just want the return of long sleeve versions
Seconded.
Probably a victim of the 'progression' into players all wearing athletic base layers instead.
I don't mind the Castore leaks, plus they always look better when officially released and modelled as fitted etc. Kit designs in general have taken a strange turn in recent years, but then with every passing year I'm that little further away from the 'kids' who are more the target audience.
Quick one on that NUFC leak; surely white as a change option to white/black isn't really the idea (allowed)?
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on May 14, 2022, 10:54:49 AM
I just want the return of long sleeve versions
I noticed a few players wearing long sleeves shirts this season. A few Celtic players in particular
Post by: robbo1874 on May 14, 2022, 11:03:48 AM
Post by: Hillbilly on May 14, 2022, 11:08:08 AM
If you think that’s off wait until you hear about Collingwood aussie rules club. They play in black and white stripes and are so precious about it that when asked to do an away strip came back with white and black stripes. And the league rolled over. And Collingwood and the AFL wonder why everyone hates them.
Quick one on that NUFC leak; surely white as a change option to white/black isn't really the idea (allowed)?
Post by: Drummond on May 14, 2022, 01:23:28 PM
I just want the return of long sleeve versions
I noticed a few players wearing long sleeves shirts this season. A few Celtic players in particular
I love a long sleeve.
Post by: Axl Rose on May 14, 2022, 01:29:13 PM
I just want the return of long sleeve versions
I noticed a few players wearing long sleeves shirts this season. A few Celtic players in particular
Very nice, promising news!
Same as Drummond said, I love a long sleeve, too. A few favourites include the 95-96 home, 2009-10 white away, and 2000-01 black away.
Post by: LeonW on May 14, 2022, 05:08:07 PM
Then there's Newcastle who have gone all in on the Saudi connection. https://twitter.com/NUFC_SSFC/status/1524864268067389440
That’s got to be a wind up, surely? That can’t be true.
The fact that they've appointed the CEO of Golf Saudi to their board suggests otherwise. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/61433365
The shirt itself isn't bad, it's the Saudi sportswashing connection that's so distasteful.
Just seen that. Wow. Maybe Greg Norman will be joining in some capacity soon. Seeing some of the Newcastle fans online justifying it is even more sickening.
Post by: Rich6by7 on May 14, 2022, 05:41:52 PM
Post by: olaftab on May 17, 2022, 04:35:05 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/sRLd50T/E232905-C-866-C-420-B-89-A9-AA03-C172-CF89.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sRLd50T)
Post by: olaftab on May 17, 2022, 04:36:53 PM
Then there's Newcastle who have gone all in on the Saudi connection. https://twitter.com/NUFC_SSFC/status/1524864268067389440Sort of kit I would chop me hand off to get😟
Post by: villadelph on May 17, 2022, 05:11:06 PM
I just want the return of long sleeve versions
I noticed a few players wearing long sleeves shirts this season. A few Celtic players in particular
I love a long sleeve.
I always buy a longsleeve when available, that's why NIKE was great.. disappointed over the last few years with the option completely gone, even for the players.
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 17, 2022, 07:55:11 PM
Totally vomit inducing.
(https://i.ibb.co/sRLd50T/E232905-C-866-C-420-B-89-A9-AA03-C172-CF89.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sRLd50T)
absolutely screams chav
Post by: VILLA MOLE on May 17, 2022, 07:57:49 PM
Totally vomit inducing.
(https://i.ibb.co/sRLd50T/E232905-C-866-C-420-B-89-A9-AA03-C172-CF89.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sRLd50T)
absolutely screams chav
not the friendliest looks is it , but use what you have
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 17, 2022, 08:02:42 PM
Totally vomit inducing.
(https://i.ibb.co/sRLd50T/E232905-C-866-C-420-B-89-A9-AA03-C172-CF89.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sRLd50T)
absolutely screams chav
not the friendliest looks is it , but use what you have
Is Foden trying to be Liam Gallagher?
Post by: VILLA MOLE on May 17, 2022, 08:08:22 PM
Totally vomit inducing.
(https://i.ibb.co/sRLd50T/E232905-C-866-C-420-B-89-A9-AA03-C172-CF89.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sRLd50T)
absolutely screams chav
not the friendliest looks is it , but use what you have
Is Foden trying to be Liam Gallagher?
rock and roll init
Post by: villadelph on May 17, 2022, 08:11:19 PM
Post by: London Villan on May 17, 2022, 08:37:58 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on May 17, 2022, 09:27:11 PM
https://shop.ecb.co.uk/collections/odi
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 17, 2022, 10:10:18 PM
If you want to see a shit kit, check out the New England ODI shirt
https://shop.ecb.co.uk/collections/odi
It's made more bearable by the fact that cricket is SHIT though.
Post by: Risso on May 18, 2022, 09:01:37 AM
If you want to see a shit kit, check out the New England ODI shirt
https://shop.ecb.co.uk/collections/odi
They've started playing cricket in Maine?!
Post by: sid1964 on May 18, 2022, 09:35:17 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 18, 2022, 10:08:58 AM
If you want to see a shit kit, check out the New England ODI shirt
https://shop.ecb.co.uk/collections/odi
They've started playing cricket in Maine?!
I think the new shirt is bostin.
Post by: Dave P on May 18, 2022, 11:35:51 AM
If you want to see a shit kit, check out the New England ODI shirt
https://shop.ecb.co.uk/collections/odi
That is shit. *Checks who makes it*. Oh bollocks!
Post by: VILLA MOLE on May 18, 2022, 11:41:53 AM
If you want to see a shit kit, check out the New England ODI shirt
https://shop.ecb.co.uk/collections/odi
That is shit. *Checks who makes it*. Oh bollocks!
It looks all a bit Coventry city
Post by: darren woolley on May 18, 2022, 01:19:31 PM
Post by: Si on May 18, 2022, 06:41:27 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/QrXX3Cc/Screenshot-20220518-183703-Facebook.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QrXX3Cc)
quick image upload (https://imgbb.com/)
I just want the return of long sleeve versionsCastore have long sleeve Rangers shirts for next season, so fingers crossed
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 18, 2022, 06:45:24 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 18, 2022, 06:57:41 PM
Oh, I wonder how they came up with that colour?
Must be Seville orange.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on May 18, 2022, 07:00:50 PM
Oh, I wonder how they came up with that colour?The pantone name is pish
Post by: Hookeysmith on May 19, 2022, 01:03:59 PM
Totally vomit inducing.
(https://i.ibb.co/sRLd50T/E232905-C-866-C-420-B-89-A9-AA03-C172-CF89.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sRLd50T)
absolutely screams chav
not the friendliest looks is it , but use what you have
Is Foden trying to be Liam Gallagher?
rock and roll init
If Foden was not a very talented footballer he would be selling crack for a living - chav indeed
Post by: darren woolley on May 19, 2022, 03:49:00 PM
Totally vomit inducing.
(https://i.ibb.co/sRLd50T/E232905-C-866-C-420-B-89-A9-AA03-C172-CF89.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sRLd50T)
absolutely screams chav
not the friendliest looks is it , but use what you have
Is Foden trying to be Liam Gallagher?
rock and roll init
If Foden was not a very talented footballer he would be selling crack for a living - chav indeed
LOL
Post by: DC1874 on May 19, 2022, 04:41:02 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/0Yr6DWd/Eeerggh.png) (https://ibb.co/0Yr6DWd)
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 19, 2022, 05:00:59 PM
Post by: Axl Rose on May 19, 2022, 11:31:46 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/QrXX3Cc/Screenshot-20220518-183703-Facebook.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QrXX3Cc)
quick image upload (https://imgbb.com/)I just want the return of long sleeve versionsCastore have long sleeve Rangers shirts for next season, so fingers crossed
Thank you for that!
£70?!!
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on May 23, 2022, 03:23:56 PM
Post by: Smirker on May 23, 2022, 03:39:26 PM
Bit off topic but I noticed hundreds ( thousands maybe) of Man City fans yesterday were already wearing next season’s kit. No idea why we never manage to get ours ready and in the shops so early? Not that I’m a kit wearer so I don’t know why it annoys me so much….
I suppose we can't announce ours until the contract with Kappa expires.
We've got Castore though haven't we? Another three years of shite.
Post by: chrisw1 on May 23, 2022, 04:26:54 PM
Post by: Smirker on May 23, 2022, 05:10:08 PM
I picked up this years away for £15 last week. Don't tend to buy modern kits but it is a great design and I love the nod to 82. Sizing is crazy though. That's the first (and I hope last) time I've had that many x's on an item of clothing.
4xl for me.
15 quid is decent tbh. It's pretty good quality and fit too.
Post by: Clampy on May 23, 2022, 05:12:36 PM
I picked up this years away for £15 last week. Don't tend to buy modern kits but it is a great design and I love the nod to 82. Sizing is crazy though. That's the first (and I hope last) time I've had that many x's on an item of clothing.
4xl for me.
15 quid is decent tbh. It's pretty good quality and fit too.
I went for a large in the blue one and that was tight on me. The x large looked enormous.
Post by: chrisw1 on May 23, 2022, 05:25:16 PM
Large? You must be the size of a jockeyI picked up this years away for £15 last week. Don't tend to buy modern kits but it is a great design and I love the nod to 82. Sizing is crazy though. That's the first (and I hope last) time I've had that many x's on an item of clothing.
4xl for me.
15 quid is decent tbh. It's pretty good quality and fit too.
I went for a large in the blue one and that was tight on me. The x large looked enormous.
The XL looked tiny. Unfortunately.
Post by: Flin5tone on May 23, 2022, 05:56:12 PM
what size would I need if i'm usually XL
Post by: Smirker on May 23, 2022, 06:04:11 PM
Large? You must be the size of a jockeyI picked up this years away for £15 last week. Don't tend to buy modern kits but it is a great design and I love the nod to 82. Sizing is crazy though. That's the first (and I hope last) time I've had that many x's on an item of clothing.
4xl for me.
15 quid is decent tbh. It's pretty good quality and fit too.
I went for a large in the blue one and that was tight on me. The x large looked enormous.
The XL looked tiny. Unfortunately.
Haha I'm glad someone else said it.
Flintstone, I'd go at least one size up and very likely two sizes.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 23, 2022, 06:12:26 PM
Post by: villadelph on May 23, 2022, 09:16:17 PM
If he's as loose with his shirts as he is with the truth I'd say a 4XL.
He'll be unhappy regardless.
Post by: Nii Lamptey on May 23, 2022, 09:22:38 PM
never buy them but for £15 i am tempted
what size would I need if i'm usually XL
Save your money 5toner, you'll need it for your season ticket renewal!
Post by: KRS on May 23, 2022, 10:38:24 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 23, 2022, 10:40:19 PM
https://shop.avfc.co.uk/en/aston-villa-football-kits/t-31876437+d-3405109404+z-96-4265943694?cs=14
Post by: olaftab on May 24, 2022, 11:15:32 AM
Post by: LeeB on May 24, 2022, 11:26:56 AM
Any idea when the new kit will be revealed?
Soon, with it available to buy sometime after Christmas.
Post by: Drummond on May 24, 2022, 12:27:18 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 24, 2022, 01:13:48 PM
I'm guessing in line with player contracts, the kit deals will likely run until the end of June?
Don't see why that needs to be the case, if Man City were playing in their new kits on Sunday.
Post by: Martin Carruthers on May 24, 2022, 01:14:28 PM
I'm guessing in line with player contracts, the kit deals will likely run until the end of June?
Don't see why that needs to be the case, if Man City were playing in their new kits on Sunday.
They haven't changed provider though.
Post by: chrisw1 on May 24, 2022, 01:43:00 PM
never buy them but for £15 i am temptedxxl if you like it snug, xxxl if you like it a bit roomier.
what size would I need if i'm usually XL
Post by: Drummond on May 24, 2022, 02:01:05 PM
I'm guessing in line with player contracts, the kit deals will likely run until the end of June?
Don't see why that needs to be the case, if Man City were playing in their new kits on Sunday.
They haven't changed provider though.
And they weren't in their new kit. There was a bee emblem, the same as Man Utd in solidarity for the Arena attacks.
Post by: Des Little on May 24, 2022, 03:00:09 PM
Post by: Flin5tone on May 24, 2022, 03:52:51 PM
Never thought I'd be buying that size
Post by: Risso on May 24, 2022, 03:53:39 PM
Post by: CT Villan on May 24, 2022, 04:04:36 PM
(https://alixblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/size-women-men-conversion-chart-china-us-canada-europe-australia-new-zealand-africa-uk-aliexpress.jpg)
Don't take this as gospel !
Post by: Drummond on May 24, 2022, 04:55:12 PM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on May 24, 2022, 05:01:54 PM
So UK men's sizes in shirts are actually women's sizes? Fuck me, don't be telling luke:lamf
Hahahaha!
Post by: Bad English on May 24, 2022, 05:31:51 PM
Sizing is crazy though. That's the first (and I hope last) time I've had that many x's on an item of clothing.I had to have a 3XL. Then again I'm a fat-gutted bastard.
I've been telling SWMBO that the sizing is crazy on any item I buy these days
Post by: LeeB on May 24, 2022, 05:33:40 PM
Post by: Drummond on May 24, 2022, 06:22:02 PM
Sizing is crazy though. That's the first (and I hope last) time I've had that many x's on an item of clothing.I had to have a 3XL. Then again I'm a fat-gutted bastard.
I've been telling SWMBO that the sizing is crazy on any item I buy these days
Supposed Woman/Man But Out?
Post by: Tuscans on May 25, 2022, 10:16:15 AM
Post by: Drummond on May 25, 2022, 10:32:30 AM
(http://)
Fuck off no way?!
Post by: Smirker on May 25, 2022, 12:43:26 PM
(http://)There is nothing there.
Post by: VILLA MOLE on May 25, 2022, 01:03:15 PM
(http://)
i bloody love it
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 25, 2022, 01:07:26 PM
Post by: Dazvillain on May 25, 2022, 01:25:28 PM
If these are those to be released, they look a bit plain in design for me ?
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 25, 2022, 01:28:24 PM
(http://)There is nothing there.
You have to hold it under a UV light and say ninety-eight Hail Marys.
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 25, 2022, 01:29:06 PM
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-new-castore-kits-24055710
If these are those to be released, they look a bit plain in design for me ?
Blue sleeves, they'll do for me.
Post by: ChicagoLion on May 25, 2022, 01:31:39 PM
Simple, colours seem ok and no stupid trimmings
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 25, 2022, 01:35:41 PM
They're the sort of plain kits that would look horrendous with a Chinese gambling firm's logo on the front so we're fortunate to have Cazoo as sponsors as their logo is pretty unobtrusive.
Post by: Villan82 on May 25, 2022, 01:46:44 PM
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-new-castore-kits-24055710
If these are those to be released, they look a bit plain in design for me ?
Plain is better than some of the awful designs we have had over the years
Post by: Flin5tone on May 25, 2022, 03:16:29 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on May 25, 2022, 03:41:47 PM
https://twitter.com/mufaddal_vohra/status/1529388511165485056?t=tfjUjxTfboY7tlsLjYssgw&s=19
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 25, 2022, 03:46:07 PM
Castore doing the cricket
https://twitter.com/mufaddal_vohra/status/1529388511165485056?t=tfjUjxTfboY7tlsLjYssgw&s=19
That's one of their better ones tbf.
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 25, 2022, 06:13:48 PM
Castore ones if genuine look really cheap and nasty.
Woah! This isn't like you! Everything okay?
Post by: rooboy316 on May 26, 2022, 12:19:16 PM
I’d hate to be the kit manufacturer who stuffed up the brief of ‘we need something with white sleeves, a white body and white pants.’Castore doing the cricket
https://twitter.com/mufaddal_vohra/status/1529388511165485056?t=tfjUjxTfboY7tlsLjYssgw&s=19
That's one of their better ones tbf.
Post by: Des Little on May 26, 2022, 12:21:25 PM
Post by: Nelly on May 26, 2022, 01:16:46 PM
Post by: olaftab on May 26, 2022, 03:29:16 PM
It’s not easy as Aussies ask for invisible abrasive strips to be part of pants.I’d hate to be the kit manufacturer who stuffed up the brief of ‘we need something with white sleeves, a white body and white pants.’Castore doing the cricket
https://twitter.com/mufaddal_vohra/status/1529388511165485056?t=tfjUjxTfboY7tlsLjYssgw&s=19
That's one of their better ones tbf.
Post by: tomd2103 on May 26, 2022, 03:43:32 PM
'That's the wrong shade of white' etc etc
True in this case though!! Cricket 'whites' should be more of an ecru colour really.
Post by: Joe S on May 27, 2022, 10:19:03 AM
(Slightly off topic, sorry for any offence caused).
(https://i.ibb.co/mC07rTP/Screenshot-2022-05-27-101703.png) (https://ibb.co/mC07rTP)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 27, 2022, 12:45:34 PM
I've not been a fan of Nike kits in recent years, but it looks like they've done a good job with the women's Euro kits.
Nice but isn't the away kit well, a bit Dutch looking rather than English?
Post by: VILLA MOLE on May 27, 2022, 12:59:50 PM
I've not been a fan of Nike kits in recent years, but it looks like they've done a good job with the women's Euro kits.
Nice but isn't the away kit well, a bit Dutch looking rather than English?
yes i thought that , but isnt a salmon pink
Post by: Havencheese on May 27, 2022, 01:11:38 PM
A slick, more modern and streamlined version of Atherton's sleight of hand.It’s not easy as Aussies ask for invisible abrasive strips to be part of pants.I’d hate to be the kit manufacturer who stuffed up the brief of ‘we need something with white sleeves, a white body and white pants.’Castore doing the cricket
https://twitter.com/mufaddal_vohra/status/1529388511165485056?t=tfjUjxTfboY7tlsLjYssgw&s=19
That's one of their better ones tbf.
Post by: tomd2103 on May 27, 2022, 02:08:58 PM
A slick, more modern and streamlined version of Atherton's sleight of hand.It’s not easy as Aussies ask for invisible abrasive strips to be part of pants.I’d hate to be the kit manufacturer who stuffed up the brief of ‘we need something with white sleeves, a white body and white pants.’Castore doing the cricket
https://twitter.com/mufaddal_vohra/status/1529388511165485056?t=tfjUjxTfboY7tlsLjYssgw&s=19
That's one of their better ones tbf.
Not equivalent at all!!
Post by: Joe S on May 27, 2022, 02:19:41 PM
I've not been a fan of Nike kits in recent years, but it looks like they've done a good job with the women's Euro kits.
Nice but isn't the away kit well, a bit Dutch looking rather than English?
It is indeed, I meant more in general terms that they are nice clean kits.
Post by: aldridgeboy on May 28, 2022, 11:04:40 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/wJchpqw/3-EFA5-AA5-889-C-4-C3-C-9167-900-EEAEA70-E3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wJchpqw)
(https://i.ibb.co/2tyPzZm/FA4-FBA55-3-E1-C-46-BC-8-D48-F5022-FD19-B54.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2tyPzZm)
Some more images of this today on Twitter. Looks like this is the home kit. I really like it.
Post by: darren woolley on May 28, 2022, 12:37:26 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on May 28, 2022, 01:27:54 PM
Post by: Si on May 28, 2022, 01:31:22 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 28, 2022, 01:32:59 PM
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on May 28, 2022, 03:37:13 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 28, 2022, 04:47:48 PM
That is the best shirt since Luke IMO
Right, you're going on the list.
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 28, 2022, 04:48:23 PM
I think on some of the less important threads, such as those discussing politics or the imminent nuclear apocalypse set to destroy us all, a bit of debate is to be welcomed.
However, for something as important as next season's desired costume, we really need to root out the evildoers and purify the thread. I would urge our esteemed moderators to look at the lists which I have helpfully compiled, below.
I'm not suggesting that the posters in the degenerates list should all be banned. That said, I'm not suggesting that they shouldn't be banned, either.
Decent, upstanding pillars of the community
cdbearsfan
dave.woodhall
Sexual Ealing
ChicagoLion
Chris Harte
Deano's Mullet
Villan82
Risso
Wrong 'uns, bounders and ne'er-do-wells
chrisw
algy
VILLA MOLE
nigel
Brazilian Villain
edgysatsuma89
Pete3206
Now, I don't want to have to add to the list of debauchees above. So please can posters tread carefully before expressing any form of approval for yoghurt adverts, the Hodge monstrosity or the Hearts nonsense we wore a few years ago in the Second Division.
Hopefully this will create a more pleasant forum experience for the decent folk among us.
Post by: Des Little on May 28, 2022, 05:52:50 PM
Whatever the new kit looks like, it would be good to be able to buy a long-sleeve version. UTV.
I think you’ll have your wish granted
Post by: Risso on May 28, 2022, 06:51:13 PM
Post by: OCD on May 28, 2022, 07:02:27 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 28, 2022, 09:10:14 PM
If say that the Reebok AST kit is my favourite of all time, which of the above lists does that get me on?
Claret shirt, blue sleeves. You're fine.
List updated!
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 28, 2022, 10:53:27 PM
UPDATED
I think on some of the less important threads, such as those discussing politics or the imminent nuclear apocalypse set to destroy us all, a bit of debate is to be welcomed.
However, for something as important as next season's desired costume, we really need to root out the evildoers and purify the thread. I would urge our esteemed moderators to look at the lists which I have helpfully compiled, below.
I'm not suggesting that the posters in the degenerates list should all be banned. That said, I'm not suggesting that they shouldn't be banned, either.
Decent, upstanding pillars of the community
cdbearsfan
dave.woodhall
Sexual Ealing
ChicagoLion
Chris Harte
Deano's Mullet
Villan82
Risso
Wrong 'uns, bounders and ne'er-do-wells
chrisw
algy
VILLA MOLE
nigel
Brazilian Villain
edgysatsuma89
Pete3206
Now, I don't want to have to add to the list of debauchees above. So please can posters tread carefully before expressing any form of approval for yoghurt adverts, the Hodge monstrosity or the Hearts nonsense we wore a few years ago in the Second Division.
Hopefully this will create a more pleasant forum experience for the decent folk among us.
Risso. Upstanding pillar of the community. Comedy hour.
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 28, 2022, 10:58:16 PM
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on May 28, 2022, 11:50:20 PM
Post by: darren woolley on May 29, 2022, 12:35:35 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 29, 2022, 12:38:15 AM
I'm finally on a list! Fuck yeah.
And, on the right list! Disappointed for Risso though.
Post by: Rory on May 29, 2022, 01:01:24 AM
If say that the Reebok AST kit is my favourite of all time, which of the above lists does that get me on?
Claret shirt, blue sleeves. You're fine.
List updated!
I agree with Risso, '95-'96 was my first and favourite kit. Can I be added to a list as well, please?
I don't mind which, just don't want it to be like picking teams in PE, having to wait until the two captains move on from looking for good players to thinking 'well, he looks strong without being too fat, so we can probably stick him at right back'.
Post by: Axl Rose on May 29, 2022, 03:15:23 AM
Same as Risso and Rory, the 95-96 home is my favourite ever!
Post by: Rory on May 29, 2022, 04:29:44 AM
I really liked the Luke away kit. Does that put me on that bad list CD :) ?
Same as Risso and Rory, the 95-96 home is my favourite ever!
Good man 😁
Post by: Dave P on May 29, 2022, 06:31:42 AM
I probably had Reebok trainers too and a Ciro Citterio or Sweater Shop jumper if I got a bit cold.
Post by: LeeB on May 29, 2022, 09:43:37 AM
Post by: AV82EC on May 29, 2022, 09:56:11 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 29, 2022, 10:01:43 AM
The best kits we've had were when we went back to Umbro in 1990, both were magnificent. I also have love for the first Nike kits.
Yup, loved those especially the 92-93 'laces' effort, much better some abominations we had in the 80s. Also the 'Collymore' shirt in 97-98 which is the only away kit I've ever bought.
Post by: Risso on May 29, 2022, 10:05:25 AM
95/96 was the last home kit we kept for 2 seasons. I remember being on holiday in Dawlish as a 14 year old on the day it come out and managing to find a tiny sports shop in Torquay that sold it. My god I looked the business in the club on the holiday park that night! I agree that is the best kit ever.
I probably had Reebok trainers too and a Ciro Citterio or Sweater Shop jumper if I got a bit cold.
Blimey the Sweater Shop, that takes me back.
Post by: Martin Carruthers on May 29, 2022, 10:40:28 AM
The best kits we've had were when we went back to Umbro in 1990, both were magnificent. I also have love for the first Nike kits.
Yup, loved those especially the 92-93 'laces' effort, much better some abominations we had in the 80s. Also the 'Collymore' shirt in 97-98 which is the only away kit I've ever bought.
I don't think a kit has ever been as closely associated with a player as that 'Collymore' one. I find it absolutely impossible to picture anyone else wearing it.
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 29, 2022, 10:45:42 AM
I really liked the Luke away kit. Does that put me on that bad list CD :) ?
Same as Risso and Rory, the 95-96 home is my favourite ever!
You can do what you like with the away kits. So long as you like claret shirt, blue sleeves for the home kit you're fine.
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 29, 2022, 10:47:29 AM
I think on some of the less important threads, such as those discussing politics or the imminent nuclear apocalypse set to destroy us all, a bit of debate is to be welcomed.
However, for something as important as next season's desired costume, we really need to root out the evildoers and purify the thread. I would urge our esteemed moderators to look at the lists which I have helpfully compiled, below.
I'm not suggesting that the posters in the degenerates list should all be banned. That said, I'm not suggesting that they shouldn't be banned, either.
Decent, upstanding pillars of the community
cdbearsfan
dave.woodhall
Sexual Ealing
ChicagoLion
Chris Harte
Deano's Mullet
Villan82
Risso
Rory
LeeB
Wrong 'uns, bounders and ne'er-do-wells
chrisw
algy
VILLA MOLE
nigel
Brazilian Villain
edgysatsuma89
Pete3206
Axl Rose
Now, I don't want to have to add to the list of debauchees above. So please can posters tread carefully before expressing any form of approval for yoghurt adverts, the Hodge monstrosity or the Hearts nonsense we wore a few years ago in the Second Division.
Hopefully this will create a more pleasant forum experience for the decent folk among us.
Post by: Villan82 on May 29, 2022, 12:18:23 PM
Just to reiterate, the best Aston Villa home kits of the past 50 years are :
1. Reebok, 1995-97
2. Umbro, 1976-81
3. Umbro, 1992-93
4. Le Coq Sportif, 1982-83
5. a tie between the last Hummel effort in 1989-1990 and the Reebok 1997-98 effort which had a darker, less traditional vibe than the previous Reebok kit.
Post by: Axl Rose on May 29, 2022, 12:32:47 PM
I really liked the Luke away kit. Does that put me on that bad list CD :) ?
Same as Risso and Rory, the 95-96 home is my favourite ever!
You can do what you like with the away kits. So long as you like claret shirt, blue sleeves for the home kit you're fine.
I do. As our home shirt should always be.
But...I also liked the Luke home shirt.
I'm chuckling away as I write this. Sorry mate!
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 29, 2022, 12:33:25 PM
Post by: Axl Rose on May 29, 2022, 12:34:04 PM
Post by: Risso on May 29, 2022, 12:35:02 PM
I didn't want to have to do this.
It's the only language he understands.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 29, 2022, 02:09:25 PM
I didn't want to have to do this.
It's the only language he understands.
Let's hope it's not lost in translation*.
*He's on the right list anyway.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 29, 2022, 02:16:23 PM
Same as Risso and Rory, the 95-96 home is my favourite ever!
I bought it at the time but it's very 90s. The two I mentioned earlier have aged much better.
Post by: Axl Rose on May 29, 2022, 02:35:08 PM
Same as Risso and Rory, the 95-96 home is my favourite ever!
I bought it at the time but it's very 90s. The two I mentioned earlier have aged much better.
I've got a wardrobe full of loads of Villa shirts here in Tokyo. I'm actually wearing the 2001-02 home shirt as I type this. Not a blue sleeve in sight, and it's a bit purple. Not a big fan to be honest, but brings back good memories of going top of the league after beating Bolton 3-2. I also think we wore it in the last home game of the previous season whilst sending Cov down.
Some real favourites are the 2007-08 long sleeve Nike home, 95-96 blue away, 2004-05 white Hummel away, and 2010-11 black long sleeve away.
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 29, 2022, 02:37:39 PM
Post by: Axl Rose on May 29, 2022, 02:39:05 PM
That 2001/02 was probably the nadir. To manage to have a shirt that wasn't claret or blue, FFS.
Ha! I knew you'd hate that one.
I do like the collar though. I know that is really stretching things!
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 29, 2022, 02:40:57 PM
I've got a wardrobe full of loads of Villa shirts here in Tokyo. I'm actually wearing the 2001-02 home shirt as I type this.
Those first two Diadora kits used a horrific shade of "claret" and weren't helped by the garish NTL logo. Did like the all black away kit in 2000-01 though.
Post by: Villan82 on May 29, 2022, 03:03:20 PM
That 2001/02 was probably the nadir. To manage to have a shirt that wasn't claret or blue, FFS.
A shocker to be filed alongside some of the mid-late 80s ones.
Post by: Risso on May 29, 2022, 03:08:26 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 29, 2022, 03:16:46 PM
The Rotterdam kit is clearly the greatest away effort. I think my favourite away kits during my time watching were the two white and black Mita-sponsored ones at the end of the 80s/start of the 90s. The only ones I really hate (not counting when we had to dress as Small Heath for the odd game back in the day) were the 83-84 hoops mess or the 85-87 mustard monstrosity. Luckily both were, just about, before my time.
http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/Aston_Villa/Aston_Villa-change-kits.html
Post by: Axl Rose on May 29, 2022, 03:39:15 PM
I've got a wardrobe full of loads of Villa shirts here in Tokyo. I'm actually wearing the 2001-02 home shirt as I type this.
Those first two Diadora kits used a horrific shade of "claret" and weren't helped by the garish NTL logo. Did like the all black away kit in 2000-01 though.
Agreed. The long sleeve black one is a beauty. I have the white/cream coloured third in long sleeve from that season also. I'm not sure if we actually ever wore it.
Post by: Axl Rose on May 29, 2022, 03:42:48 PM
Where do you sit on away kits, cd? I mostly think they can do what they like, but my recent least favourite was the purple and white quarters thing. Just so badly put together, it was awful. Lerner's obsession with checks was a bit odd as well.
Yes, that quartered one is crap. I picked up the long sleeve version in a second hand clothing shop in Tokyo for about £4. It's really tacky, but surprisingly comfortable.
Post by: Axl Rose on May 29, 2022, 03:44:54 PM
I'm similar, do what you like with the away kit. I rarely buy them so not sure on things like the fit or the stitch, just basing opinions on how they look. I didn't mind the quartered one though I shared your aversion to the weird checks we kept having down the side of the kits.
The Rotterdam kit is clearly the greatest away effort. I think my favourite away kits during my time watching were the two white and black Mita-sponsored ones at the end of the 80s/start of the 90s. The only ones I really hate (not counting when we had to dress as Small Heath for the odd game back in the day) were the 83-84 hoops mess or the 85-87 mustard monstrosity. Luckily both were, just about, before my time.
http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/Aston_Villa/Aston_Villa-change-kits.html
The white Acorns effort from 2009-10 just trumps the Rotterdam kit for me.
I'm worried now what list I'm going to be put on :D
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 29, 2022, 04:06:50 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 29, 2022, 05:16:48 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 29, 2022, 05:18:41 PM
Post by: Deano's Mullet on May 29, 2022, 06:09:37 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 29, 2022, 06:16:10 PM
2009/10 was smart albeit a bit England for my liking.
That was my issue with it too. The worst away kit of a recent vintage was the lime green and blue Genting effort of 2012-13. Can't really go wrong with white shirt/claret shorts or all black with a dash of claret. Hate the yellow shirt/blue shorts combo (especially since the 1992 FA Cup quarter-final*) but didn't mind the yellow and black 'Quickbooks' effort.
*Amazingly the attendance at Anfield was only 29k, hard to believe in this day and age.
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 29, 2022, 07:03:23 PM
Post by: AV82EC on May 29, 2022, 07:04:23 PM
We took an absolute load, too, as I recall.Yep but our allocation was cut on police advice from recollection.
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 29, 2022, 07:08:06 PM
Post by: Ian. on May 29, 2022, 07:19:04 PM
You can’t beat the 76-81 home and 82 away kit though, both absolutely glorious.
Post by: nigel on May 29, 2022, 07:37:41 PM
Where do you sit on away kits, cd? I mostly think they can do what they like, but my recent least favourite was the purple and white quarters thing. Just so badly put together, it was awful. Lerner's obsession with checks was a bit odd as well.
Yes, that quartered one is crap. I picked up the long sleeve version in a second hand clothing shop in Tokyo for about £4. It's really tacky, but surprisingly comfortable.
I quite liked that one, but if I recall the dark colour (blackberry I think) was too close to claret so we couldn’t wear it as often as we should have.
The last two Kappa away tops have been really nice
Post by: KRS on May 29, 2022, 08:17:06 PM
I picked up this years away for £15 last week. Don't tend to buy modern kits but it is a great design and I love the nod to 82. Sizing is crazy though. That's the first (and I hope last) time I've had that many x's on an item of clothing.Drove past VP this afternoon so popped in to the shop. Picked up the white away for £15. I’m usually L or XL, and found them pretty much true to size. They had a selection of sizes on the rack so tried on the XL and XXL. The XL was a good fit but the XXL was too baggy…didn’t try L but pretty sure I’d have looked shrink wrapped.
Post by: Mister E on May 29, 2022, 08:30:08 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 29, 2022, 08:36:32 PM
Yellow and blue combo is what I remember from my early days of watching Villa as being their changed strip. Loved it ever since.
As a 70s kid I associate it more with SHA. https://www.bcfc.com/news/all/2021-22-blues-away-kit-released
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 29, 2022, 08:41:56 PM
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Post by: PaulTheVillan on May 30, 2022, 07:16:41 AM
Post by: nigel on May 30, 2022, 08:24:57 AM
Yellow and blue combo is what I remember from my early days of watching Villa as being their changed strip. Loved it ever since.
As a 70s kid I associate it more with SHA. https://www.bcfc.com/news/all/2021-22-blues-away-kit-released
I always associated them with the red version of the penguin strip in the early /mid 70’s
They changed to yellow and blue a couple of seasons after we stopped using it and went to white.
I’m pretty sure they just bought our old away kit and put their badge on
Post by: algy on May 30, 2022, 08:27:20 AM
Yeah, I'm the same. Collymore and that shirt are pretty much inseparable. Went up to see a pre-season friendly that season against Motherwell, think that was the first time I saw either the shirt or Collymore wearing it. (Outside of the photo, obvs)The best kits we've had were when we went back to Umbro in 1990, both were magnificent. I also have love for the first Nike kits.
Yup, loved those especially the 92-93 'laces' effort, much better some abominations we had in the 80s. Also the 'Collymore' shirt in 97-98 which is the only away kit I've ever bought.
I don't think a kit has ever been as closely associated with a player as that 'Collymore' one. I find it absolutely impossible to picture anyone else wearing it.
Post by: chrisw1 on May 30, 2022, 09:58:40 AM
1. 1956-57 FA cup
2. Le Coq Sportif 81-83 home & away
3. Reebok 99-00 Home ('The 'Merse')
4. Luke home & away
5. Humel 87-88 home & away (The SGT - Spinksy & Birchey, Alan McInally)
6. Asics 93-95 home (The muller)
Hope this helps.
Post by: Villan82 on May 30, 2022, 10:01:02 AM
If I was to rank the top 5 away kits from the past 50 years:
1. 81/82 European Cup
2. 76-81 Title winning
3. 97-98 Collymore kit
4. 96-97 white
5. 95-96 navy/ 99-00 'sash'.
Post by: Joe S on May 30, 2022, 10:05:45 AM
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Post by: London Villan on May 30, 2022, 10:21:19 AM
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As a 70s kid I associate it more with SHA. https://www.bcfc.com/news/all/2021-22-blues-away-kit-released
For me there are more associations with the form of Ukraine. However, there is something of the SHA as well.
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Post by: cdbearsfan on May 30, 2022, 10:30:32 AM
I'd like to be on a list of my own, so a list of top draw kits:
1. 1956-57 FA cup
2. Le Coq Sportif 81-83 home & away
3. Reebok 99-00 Home ('The 'Merse')
4. Luke home & away
5. Humel 87-88 home & away (The SGT - Spinksy & Birchey, Alan McInally)
6. Asics 93-95 home (The muller)
Hope this helps.
Luke is bad enough. 87/88 pink and red pinstripes, too? You're going on the list again.
I have also reported your post to the moderators in the hope that they take immediate action. It's for your own good.
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 30, 2022, 10:31:24 AM
I think on some of the less important threads, such as those discussing politics or the imminent nuclear apocalypse set to destroy us all, a bit of debate is to be welcomed.
However, for something as important as next season's desired costume, we really need to root out the evildoers and purify the thread. I would urge our esteemed moderators to look at the lists which I have helpfully compiled, below.
I'm not suggesting that the posters in the degenerates list should all be banned. That said, I'm not suggesting that they shouldn't be banned, either.
Decent, upstanding pillars of the community
cdbearsfan
dave.woodhall
Sexual Ealing
ChicagoLion
Chris Harte
Deano's Mullet
Villan82
Risso
Villan For Life
Wrong 'uns, bounders and ne'er-do-wells
chrisw
algy
VILLA MOLE
nigel
Brazilian Villain
edgysatsuma89
Pete3206
chrisw again
Lastfootstamper
Axl Rose
Fence sitting, yoghurt knitting, Lib Dem loving, indecisive Buck's Fizz singing useless posters
paul_e
Now, I don't want to have to add to the list of debauchees above. So please can posters tread carefully before expressing any form of approval for yoghurt adverts, the Hodge monstrosity or the Hearts nonsense we wore a few years ago in the Second Division.
Hopefully this will create a more pleasant forum experience for the decent folk among us.
Post by: Nii Lamptey on May 30, 2022, 10:47:54 AM
Post by: Villan For Life on May 30, 2022, 10:58:03 AM
The white Umbro away kit with the claret and blue diamonds down the sleeves from the champions season and before is the best Villa kit ever. It looked brilliant with the light blue shorts too.
My favourite home kit is the lace up one from the first PL season.
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 30, 2022, 10:59:36 AM
Yellow and blue combo is what I remember from my early days of watching Villa as being their changed strip. Loved it ever since.
As a 70s kid I associate it more with SHA. https://www.bcfc.com/news/all/2021-22-blues-away-kit-released
For me there are more associations with the form of Ukraine. However, there is something of the SHA as well.
Hi all! Let me join your forum.
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Post by: dave.woodhall on May 30, 2022, 11:03:07 AM
Just putting it out there, but the Green, black and red number with Muller on the front is my favourite ever away kit..... Mainly because mine has McGrath #5 on the back. ;)
Wrong 'un.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 30, 2022, 11:05:07 AM
For me there are more associations with the form of Ukraine. However, there is something of the SHA as well.
Ukraine and SHA do have one other thing in common, both live in the shadow of much bigger neighbours.
Post by: Dave Javu on May 30, 2022, 11:50:51 AM
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Post by: Brend'Watkins on May 30, 2022, 11:55:41 AM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 30, 2022, 11:59:30 AM
I love the Luke shirt. Before it came along, I never wore a shirt to home games. I wear that one every time now. It's beautiful.
Away, it's the following season's green third kit for me.
I like it when designers have put in a bit more effort than "what did they wear last season? Yeahhh, do that again. Pub?"
Let the lager drinking Stalinist make of that what he will.
Post by: chrisw1 on May 30, 2022, 12:08:18 PM
In for a penny...Good lad, join the dark side of the naughty list.
I love the Luke shirt. Before it came along, I never wore a shirt to home games. I wear that one every time now. It's beautiful.
Away, it's the following season's green third kit for me.
I like it when designers have put in a bit more effort than "what did they wear last season? Yeahhh, do that again. Pub?"
Let the lager drinking Stalinist make of that what he will.
Post by: Rico on May 30, 2022, 12:17:40 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/KW9QfRK/Screenshot-20220530-121412-2.png) (https://ibb.co/KW9QfRK)
Post by: Nelly on May 30, 2022, 12:18:33 PM
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 30, 2022, 12:21:00 PM
I hate this time of year when H&V turns into GQ magazine.
Nice to see them out together but the state of Tyrone's shirt. https://twitter.com/AVFCStatto/status/1530502013565517825
Looks like it could be a silk number by 'Casablanca' but however much he paid for it was way too much.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 30, 2022, 12:22:01 PM
In for a penny...
I love the Luke shirt. Before it came along, I never wore a shirt to home games. I wear that one every time now. It's beautiful.
Away, it's the following season's green third kit for me.
I like it when designers have put in a bit more effort than "what did they wear last season? Yeahhh, do that again. Pub?"
Let the lager drinking Stalinist make of that what he will.
Good lad, join the dark side of the naughty list.
Welcome to the cool club!
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 30, 2022, 01:03:55 PM
https://shop.avfc.co.uk/en/aston-villa-retro/t-20090815+d-0138328575+z-93-2426831238?_s=bm-FI-PEC-AVFC-SOLUS-RETRO&sc_src=email_2273098&sc_lid=225215093&sc_uid=BxL4Lf0H0P&sc_llid=74308&sc_customer=7bf24da5-a35c-4520-a5de-815d1aa78988
Post by: London Villan on May 30, 2022, 01:24:05 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 30, 2022, 02:06:59 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 30, 2022, 02:08:17 PM
In for a penny...
I love the Luke shirt. Before it came along, I never wore a shirt to home games. I wear that one every time now. It's beautiful.
Away, it's the following season's green third kit for me.
I like it when designers have put in a bit more effort than "what did they wear last season? Yeahhh, do that again. Pub?"
Let the lager drinking Stalinist make of that what he will.
There's a Gulag with your name on it.
Post by: paul_e on May 30, 2022, 03:12:04 PM
The only one I can recall having a problem with that wasn't a quality issue was the stripey reebok one in the late 90s (99/00 season maybe). The only other thing I didn't like was that for a while we seemed to get a lot of purple and blue kits which weren't horrible but just didn't look right.
On away shirts they can do whatever the fuck they like and, if I'm honest, I'm more likely to buy them than the home ones. Of the leaks for next year the 3rd kit in black and yellow is my favourite by a long way.
Post by: Axl Rose on May 30, 2022, 03:41:52 PM
Just putting it out there, but the Green, black and red number with Muller on the front is my favourite ever away kit..... Mainly because mine has McGrath #5 on the back. ;)
I can get on board with this
Post by: AV82EC on May 30, 2022, 03:49:08 PM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 30, 2022, 03:50:02 PM
That Green Blck and Red Muller kit was one in a long line of monstrosities inflicted on us down the years. Of course the Apex of this was the horrible beyond belief Yellow Umbro shirt Ellis inflicted/foisted on us when we got to an FA Cup Quarter Final. Not only is that the most Bluesesque small time cash in nonsense (then again it was Ellis the master of small time thinking) when combined with the pale blue shorts it made us look like Crystal Palace, Crystal fucking Palace. And for those who say it had overtones of Brazil, it didn’t, we looked bloody awful in it wore it about 3 or 4 times lost every game in it and it was thankfully never seen again. I really really fucking hate that shirt.
I loved that shirt.
Post by: AV82EC on May 30, 2022, 03:51:18 PM
That Green Blck and Red Muller kit was one in a long line of monstrosities inflicted on us down the years. Of course the Apex of this was the horrible beyond belief Yellow Umbro shirt Ellis inflicted/foisted on us when we got to an FA Cup Quarter Final. Not only is that the most Bluesesque small time cash in nonsense (then again it was Ellis the master of small time thinking) when combined with the pale blue shorts it made us look like Crystal Palace, Crystal fucking Palace. And for those who say it had overtones of Brazil, it didn’t, we looked bloody awful in it wore it about 3 or 4 times lost every game in it and it was thankfully never seen again. I really really fucking hate that shirt.
I loved that shirt.
They walk among us….
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 30, 2022, 05:05:55 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 30, 2022, 05:06:56 PM
I feel like a lib dem reading this thread because I agree that our home kit should normally be claret with pale blue sleeves but I also don't mind it if we have one every now and then which is different.
Ffs, I'm going to have to add a new category.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 30, 2022, 05:09:50 PM
That Green Blck and Red Muller kit was one in a long line of monstrosities inflicted on us down the years. Of course the Apex of this was the horrible beyond belief Yellow Umbro shirt Ellis inflicted/foisted on us when we got to an FA Cup Quarter Final. Not only is that the most Bluesesque small time cash in nonsense (then again it was Ellis the master of small time thinking) when combined with the pale blue shorts it made us look like Crystal Palace, Crystal fucking Palace. And for those who say it had overtones of Brazil, it didn’t, we looked bloody awful in it wore it about 3 or 4 times lost every game in it and it was thankfully never seen again. I really really fucking hate that shirt.
Agreed, worst Villa kit and game in my lifetime.
Post by: LeeB on May 30, 2022, 05:11:16 PM
That Green Blck and Red Muller kit was one in a long line of monstrosities inflicted on us down the years. Of course the Apex of this was the horrible beyond belief Yellow Umbro shirt Ellis inflicted/foisted on us when we got to an FA Cup Quarter Final. Not only is that the most Bluesesque small time cash in nonsense (then again it was Ellis the master of small time thinking) when combined with the pale blue shorts it made us look like Crystal Palace, Crystal fucking Palace. And for those who say it had overtones of Brazil, it didn’t, we looked bloody awful in it wore it about 3 or 4 times lost every game in it and it was thankfully never seen again. I really really fucking hate that shirt.
I loved that shirt.
They walk among us….
I loved the yellow one but hated the green one. Where do I fit?
Post by: paul_e on May 30, 2022, 05:11:46 PM
I feel like a lib dem reading this thread because I agree that our home kit should normally be claret with pale blue sleeves but I also don't mind it if we have one every now and then which is different.
Ffs, I'm going to have to add a new category.
Yay, my own category.
Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on May 30, 2022, 06:47:00 PM
It's not the best ever, but I always thought highly of the first 32Red shirts. We had some decent times in that one.
(https://i.ibb.co/9s5BGT1/OIP.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)
It was undoubtedly the best recent kit, mainly because it’s based on the best kit of all time…modelled here by a suave Lew Chatterly. And yes we only lived in black and white in olden times.
(https://i.ibb.co/mR2XWwm/fdfa7f85c55973e1405f0dc07aaab519.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mR2XWwm)
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 30, 2022, 06:51:41 PM
Post by: Risso on May 30, 2022, 07:16:59 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/mXZS63C/John-Carew-Aston-Villa-001-jpg.webp) (https://ibb.co/mXZS63C)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 30, 2022, 07:27:19 PM
Post by: Drummond on May 30, 2022, 07:29:38 PM
Liked it especially with the unfussy Nike and 'acorns' logos but let down by the blue strip on the shoulder.
Agreed. That stripe was a pointless feature.
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 30, 2022, 07:39:55 PM
Personally I think this is the best Villa kit of recentish years.
(https://i.ibb.co/mXZS63C/John-Carew-Aston-Villa-001-jpg.webp) (https://ibb.co/mXZS63C)
It was great. Shame they didn't get it on sale until about November.
Post by: Exeter 77 on May 30, 2022, 08:47:35 PM
I think that was the one the following season. The one with the chequered panels.Personally I think this is the best Villa kit of recentish years.
(https://i.ibb.co/mXZS63C/John-Carew-Aston-Villa-001-jpg.webp) (https://ibb.co/mXZS63C)
It was great. Shame they didn't get it on sale until about November.
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 30, 2022, 08:58:31 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 30, 2022, 09:00:13 PM
Post by: Exeter 77 on May 30, 2022, 09:07:05 PM
Post by: KevinGage on May 30, 2022, 09:39:14 PM
Less is more should be the takehome.
Post by: PaulTheVillan on May 31, 2022, 08:07:54 AM
https://i2-prod.birminghammail.co.uk/incoming/article277168.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200b/0_Benito-Carbone-of-Aston-Villa.jpg
Post by: chrisw1 on May 31, 2022, 09:02:51 AM
The worst kit of my time going to VP wasI love that kit, was always too baggy though.
https://i2-prod.birminghammail.co.uk/incoming/article277168.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200b/0_Benito-Carbone-of-Aston-Villa.jpg
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 31, 2022, 09:07:00 AM
Post by: Lsvilla on May 31, 2022, 09:22:35 AM
No mention of being able to actually buy it though.
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 31, 2022, 09:30:36 AM
Post by: chrisw1 on May 31, 2022, 09:31:14 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/nbMMNtN/Merse.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nbMMNtN)
Post by: Villan82 on May 31, 2022, 09:34:04 AM
I always thought my preference was umbro but looking at the lists I made Reebok are hands down the best we have ever had. That 95-97 kit is, for me, The Aston Villa kit.
Post by: Villan82 on May 31, 2022, 09:35:55 AM
I can't remember if there was any fuss about it at the time, don't think fans were as militant then? I'd always want us to go back to claret body and blue sleeves, but I like the occaisional different kit. It also helps me to put memries into context - that one is always the Merse / Taylor / Ehiogu kit for me. A great season we hardly lost a game from Dec-May. Marred by the awful cup final though. I'd love us to have a 57 homage, but guess that would be more likely to be an away kit.
(https://i.ibb.co/nbMMNtN/Merse.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nbMMNtN)
The problem there is we have had so many novelty kits. Once a decade is fine but off the top of my head we had 93-95, 99-00, 01-02 in that era and pretty much the entire second half of the 1980s!
Post by: DC1874 on May 31, 2022, 09:49:23 AM
https://www.dhgate.com/wholesale/search.do?act=search&dspm=pcen.hp.searclick.1.5vRntwkE58gLCxHfTmyv%26resource_id%3D&sus=&searchkey=aston+villa&catalog=#pusearch1812
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 31, 2022, 09:50:51 AM
Do Reebok still do kits? I would love to see us bring back Reebok.
I always thought my preference was umbro but looking at the lists I made Reebok are hands down the best we have ever had. That 95-97 kit is, for me, The Aston Villa kit.
They don't seem to sponsor teams any more.
Post by: Si on May 31, 2022, 09:54:44 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/kJXdyFj/2e1a155006a61ef7940a5c787cc9558f.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kJXdyFj)
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 31, 2022, 09:56:42 AM
Post by: Villan82 on May 31, 2022, 09:59:19 AM
Post by: chrisw1 on May 31, 2022, 10:00:21 AM
The 80 umbro shirts will always be my favourite, but the first year I bought a season ticket we had this Hummel kit. Absolutely loved it. The gold logo just looked great with the badge, and of course we had God.Yeah, that's lovely.
(https://i.ibb.co/kJXdyFj/2e1a155006a61ef7940a5c787cc9558f.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kJXdyFj)
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 31, 2022, 10:10:14 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 31, 2022, 10:15:05 AM
Post by: Risso on May 31, 2022, 10:16:51 AM
The agreement signifies Castore’s continued push into the highest level of English football, the Premier League, and is a further statement of Aston Villa’s intent to partner with premium brands who share the Club’s ambitions.
Castore and Aston Villa are both aligned in terms of their future goals which include; striving for excellence, having a clear strategic direction and adopting a challenger mentality - making the new partnership a perfect synergy.
The new partnership sees Castore supply Villa with kits across all men’s, women’s and Academy teams together with the club’s large and passionate fanbase in the UK and across the world. Castore’s range of exclusive Villa branded match apparel, training and leisure wear will be designed and manufactured with ultimate performance in mind.
The new home kit will be unveiled ahead of Villa’s pre-season tour to Australia in July, giving supporters the chance to see the kit in action ahead of the new season. Two alternative match kits to the world famous Claret and Blue will be released in the coming months.
Castore
Pascal Lafitte, Director of Partnerships at Castore, said: “Aston Villa is the perfect fit for Castore due to their growth ambitions and relentless desire to innovate, on the pitch and with their partners, and we are beyond excited to be partnering with the club.
“We can’t wait to get started with them next season and challenge each other to push the boundaries of everything we will do together."
Nicola Ibbetson, Chief Commercial Officer at Aston Villa, said: “This is a landmark partnership for the Club, joining with an exciting British brand who understand our ambition and strategy.
“Ensuring we can provide high quality sportswear for both our players and supporters is crucial to the Club. Over the past four seasons our shirt sales have increased four-fold as our supporters around the world have reconnected with the club and we are delighted to continue this journey with Castore.”
Castore are excited to have Aston Villa join their already prolific line-up of sporting teams and personalities, such as McLaren F1, England Cricket, Saracens Rugby and Sir Andy Murray.
Post by: chrisw1 on May 31, 2022, 10:34:42 AM
We've known it would be Castore for months - the first post about this deal on here was back in Nov-21. Yet they're still not going to be ready to release all the kits until July / Aug - possibly even after the start of the season? Why are we so shit at kit releases?
Post by: LeeB on May 31, 2022, 11:28:47 AM
Nice to see we are upholding the club tradition of never having our new T-shirts on sale during the warmest months of the year.
Life, death, taxes and the new kits not on sale until the summer is over.
Funnily I've just had a memory come back to me as a kid on holiday in Spain, having just bought the black and white Hummel away kit in 1989, and a bloke at the hotel asking me where I'd got it from as he was a copper and there had been a big theft of the tops before they were released.
I'd have been 12 at the time, the fuckers are never off duty are they?
Post by: Brend'Watkins on May 31, 2022, 11:52:03 AM
Nice to see we are upholding the club tradition of never having our new T-shirts on sale during the warmest months of the year.
Life, death, taxes and the new kits not on sale until the summer is over.
Funnily I've just had a memory come back to me as a kid on holiday in Spain, having just bought the black and white Hummel away kit in 1989, and a bloke at the hotel asking me where I'd got it from as he was a copper and there had been a big theft of the tops before they were released.
I'd have been 12 at the time, the fuckers are never off duty are they?
I'd settle for them being on duty these days.
Post by: Smirker on May 31, 2022, 12:05:47 PM
Post by: Risso on May 31, 2022, 12:08:21 PM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on May 31, 2022, 12:10:59 PM
Just putting it out there, but the Green, black and red number with Muller on the front is my favourite ever away kit..... Mainly because mine has McGrath #5 on the back. ;)
The home version was dreadful. Purple and dark blue stripes, with Muller plastered across it. Just horrendous.
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 31, 2022, 12:12:28 PM
Post by: Axl Rose on May 31, 2022, 12:26:40 PM
Just putting it out there, but the Green, black and red number with Muller on the front is my favourite ever away kit..... Mainly because mine has McGrath #5 on the back. ;)
The home version was dreadful. Purple and dark blue stripes, with Muller plastered across it. Just horrendous.
I thought it was lovely...
(ducks for cover)
Post by: Risso on May 31, 2022, 12:37:22 PM
Post by: darren woolley on May 31, 2022, 12:42:14 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 31, 2022, 12:44:02 PM
Still, on the list he goes.
Post by: Axl Rose on May 31, 2022, 12:58:15 PM
You'll be on more lists than Prince Andrew at this rate!
Ha!
Post by: Proposition Joe on May 31, 2022, 01:03:28 PM
30% off 1982 replica kits, if that's of interest to anyone.
https://shop.avfc.co.uk/en/aston-villa-retro/t-20090815+d-0138328575+z-93-2426831238?_s=bm-FI-PEC-AVFC-SOLUS-RETRO&sc_src=email_2273098&sc_lid=225215093&sc_uid=BxL4Lf0H0P&sc_llid=74308&sc_customer=7bf24da5-a35c-4520-a5de-815d1aa78988
My gripe with the retro shirts is that some of them ie the Mita Copiers ones, look so realistic that those of us with the original ones get confused with the retro buyers. To borrow from Beavis and Butthead's description of Helmet, if you saw us on the street, you wouldn't even know that we were cool.
Post by: Matt C on May 31, 2022, 01:56:32 PM
I still can't quite get my head round how a company like Castore has gone from a start up to providing half of the Premier League teams in a little over a couple of years.
Competing with some of the biggest and most established brands in the world. Pretty impressive.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 31, 2022, 02:00:14 PM
Genuinely expected better from Axl. You anticipate repugnant behaviour from the Brazilian Villains of this worlds,
And that's only the stuff you know about......Mwahahaha!
Post by: Brend'Watkins on May 31, 2022, 03:06:15 PM
I still can't quite get my head round how a company like Castore has gone from a start up to providing half of the Premier League teams in a little over a couple of years.
Competing with some of the biggest and most established brands in the world. Pretty impressive.
It really is impressive. I'd love to know how they did it. A share of the company profits if targets are met, rebates, who knows? I do like the logo though.
Post by: AV82EC on May 31, 2022, 03:16:30 PM
I still can't quite get my head round how a company like Castore has gone from a start up to providing half of the Premier League teams in a little over a couple of years.
Competing with some of the biggest and most established brands in the world. Pretty impressive.
It really is impressive. I'd love to know how they did it. A share of the company profits if targets are met, rebates, who knows? I do like the logo though.
Adidas, Nike and Puma are really lazy though, stock designs, boring templates used across clubs and countries with no discernible feel for what clubs are about. Plenty of room for upstart companies with bold design and commercial offers.
I realise Macron were pretty low rent and poor quality but do you remember the Italian designer guy in the fluffy scarf who did the first kits, now that’s showing a bit of flair none of this Adidas or Nike template nonsense where your shirts are just a different colour to whoever they do in Serie A, Bundesliga, La Liga .
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 31, 2022, 03:44:18 PM
I realise Macron were pretty low rent and poor quality but do you remember the Italian designer guy in the fluffy scarf who did the first kits, now that’s showing a bit of flair none of this Adidas or Nike template nonsense where your shirts are just a different colour to whoever they do in Serie A, Bundesliga, La Liga .
I remember that video, it was a bit different, definitely.
Unfortunately, the shirt he produced was absolutely fucking minging.
Post by: olaftab on May 31, 2022, 03:45:06 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if so called super agents, like Mendes and Barnett, have invested into this company to snap the slice of the cake that's mostly with Nike and adidas ATM.I still can't quite get my head round how a company like Castore has gone from a start up to providing half of the Premier League teams in a little over a couple of years.
Competing with some of the biggest and most established brands in the world. Pretty impressive.
Post by: olaftab on May 31, 2022, 03:47:57 PM
But Axl I know you were never there with yogurt. You like Margherita Pizza.You'll be on more lists than Prince Andrew at this rate!
Ha!
Post by: Deano's Mullet on May 31, 2022, 03:55:08 PM
Post by: Drummond on May 31, 2022, 04:00:54 PM
I still can't quite get my head round how a company like Castore has gone from a start up to providing half of the Premier League teams in a little over a couple of years.
Big investment from private equity isn't it? They will go big at the beginning, throw the money around and then, as they grow they will reap the rewards down the line.
Post by: ChicagoLion on May 31, 2022, 04:38:24 PM
Or notI still can't quite get my head round how a company like Castore has gone from a start up to providing half of the Premier League teams in a little over a couple of years.
Big investment from private equity isn't it? They will go big at the beginning, throw the money around and then, as they grow they will reap the rewards down the line.
Post by: Risso on May 31, 2022, 04:46:40 PM
I still can't quite get my head round how a company like Castore has gone from a start up to providing half of the Premier League teams in a little over a couple of years.
Big investment from private equity isn't it? They will go big at the beginning, throw the money around and then, as they grow they will reap the rewards down the line.
They got about £7m I think. Yet they're competing against the likes of Adidas (worldwide turnover 21 billion) and Nike (worldwide turnover 36 billion). Even Kappa have turnover of 8 billion. Fair play I guess, it just seems a bit odd.
Post by: nigel on May 31, 2022, 04:46:54 PM
The Chinese are quick out the blocks too!
https://www.dhgate.com/wholesale/search.do?act=search&dspm=pcen.hp.searclick.1.5vRntwkE58gLCxHfTmyv%26resource_id%3D&sus=&searchkey=aston+villa&catalog=#pusearch1812
Cheap as chips, too.
Doesn’t appear to have a badge, though, which is probably the reason
Post by: The Left Side on June 01, 2022, 01:38:21 AM
The Chinese are quick out the blocks too!
https://www.dhgate.com/wholesale/search.do?act=search&dspm=pcen.hp.searclick.1.5vRntwkE58gLCxHfTmyv%26resource_id%3D&sus=&searchkey=aston+villa&catalog=#pusearch1812
Cheap as chips, too.
Doesn’t appear to have a badge, though, which is probably the reason
They are good replicas and they do come with badges, the sizes tend to be small though. I have a dhgate account and i've bought a few shirts and they are a lot cheaper than the usual outlets.
Post by: robbo1874 on June 01, 2022, 04:21:35 AM
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 01, 2022, 05:05:17 AM
Just get fucking Umbro in to sort it! We’ll have a decent kit at a decent price, available when most people want to buy it
what if they don't offer us the most money or the most lucrative deal/package to be our kit supplier?
Post by: robbo1874 on June 01, 2022, 05:27:02 AM
guess it’s about priorities. What’s Villa’s priority, getting a decent kit out for supporters to buy in the summer, or twatting around for pences?Just get fucking Umbro in to sort it! We’ll have a decent kit at a decent price, available when most people want to buy it
what if they don't offer us the most money or the most lucrative deal/package to be our kit supplier?
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 01, 2022, 05:38:59 AM
guess it’s about priorities. What’s Villa’s priority, getting a decent kit out for supporters to buy in the summer, or twatting around for pences?Just get fucking Umbro in to sort it! We’ll have a decent kit at a decent price, available when most people want to buy it
what if they don't offer us the most money or the most lucrative deal/package to be our kit supplier?
do you really believe it's pennies that makes the difference? I would imagine it's a lot more than that. Umbro barely does any football kits any more. It's something they don't want to spend a lot of money on. So my guess is outside of West Ham and Schalke, they don't focus much on the professional game in terms of attire. And the argument can certainly be made that Castore in a very short space of time have greater brand presence than Umbro in football kits today with 3 PL deals heading into 2022/2023, as well as with Rangers and Roma.
Post by: robbo1874 on June 01, 2022, 06:07:50 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 01, 2022, 08:13:34 AM
guess it’s about priorities. What’s Villa’s priority, getting a decent kit out for supporters to buy in the summer, or twatting around for pences?Just get fucking Umbro in to sort it! We’ll have a decent kit at a decent price, available when most people want to buy it
what if they don't offer us the most money or the most lucrative deal/package to be our kit supplier?
The money. Have you missed the last thirty years?
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on June 01, 2022, 09:48:36 AM
Aston Villa have signed a multi-year partnership with premium sportswear brand Castore, supplying kits for the start of the 2022/23 season.
The agreement signifies Castore’s continued push into the highest level of English football, the Premier League, and is a further statement of Aston Villa’s intent to partner with premium brands who share the Club’s ambitions.
Castore and Aston Villa are both aligned in terms of their future goals which include; striving for excellence, having a clear strategic direction and adopting a challenger mentality - making the new partnership a perfect synergy.
The new partnership sees Castore supply Villa with kits across all men’s, women’s and Academy teams together with the club’s large and passionate fanbase in the UK and across the world. Castore’s range of exclusive Villa branded match apparel, training and leisure wear will be designed and manufactured with ultimate performance in mind.
The new home kit will be unveiled ahead of Villa’s pre-season tour to Australia in July, giving supporters the chance to see the kit in action ahead of the new season. Two alternative match kits to the world famous Claret and Blue will be released in the coming months.
Castore
Pascal Lafitte, Director of Partnerships at Castore, said: “Aston Villa is the perfect fit for Castore due to their growth ambitions and relentless desire to innovate, on the pitch and with their partners, and we are beyond excited to be partnering with the club.
“We can’t wait to get started with them next season and challenge each other to push the boundaries of everything we will do together."
Nicola Ibbetson, Chief Commercial Officer at Aston Villa, said: “This is a landmark partnership for the Club, joining with an exciting British brand who understand our ambition and strategy.
“Ensuring we can provide high quality sportswear for both our players and supporters is crucial to the Club. Over the past four seasons our shirt sales have increased four-fold as our supporters around the world have reconnected with the club and we are delighted to continue this journey with Castore.”
Castore are excited to have Aston Villa join their already prolific line-up of sporting teams and personalities, such as McLaren F1, England Cricket, Saracens Rugby and Sir Andy Murray.
We pay people to write this shite?
https://www.avfc.co.uk/News/2012/02/06/villa-become-flagship-uk-club-in-record-breaking-deal-with-macron
https://www.avfc.co.uk/News/2019/05/20/aston-villa-partner-with-kappa
https://www.avfc.co.uk/News/2016/07/01/under-armour-confirmed
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on June 01, 2022, 09:52:47 AM
Post by: LeeB on June 01, 2022, 10:08:07 AM
I can’t think of another club that has had more shirt manufacturers than we have. I reckon that Castore will be our 13th. Does that sound right?
And not one of them has managed to get the shirts on sale in good time, it is genuinely unbelievable.
Post by: PeterWithe on June 01, 2022, 10:08:25 AM
Post by: LeeB on June 01, 2022, 10:12:46 AM
Seems strange we dont have an Adidas kit, we've never had one either have we?
No, nor Puma, none of the German giants. We've gone Italian a couple of times and they've been shit.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 01, 2022, 10:15:12 AM
I still can't quite get my head round how a company like Castore has gone from a start up to providing half of the Premier League teams in a little over a couple of years.
Big investment from private equity isn't it? They will go big at the beginning, throw the money around and then, as they grow they will reap the rewards down the line.
They got about £7m I think. Yet they're competing against the likes of Adidas (worldwide turnover 21 billion) and Nike (worldwide turnover 36 billion). Even Kappa have turnover of 8 billion. Fair play I guess, it just seems a bit odd.
I'm leaning more towards it being a bit odd than fair play to them. It'll be difficult for a company to grow that quickly and unless it's managed properly I suspect we may pay for it in terms of supply and quality issues. Will be very happy to be proved wrong.
Post by: Risso on June 01, 2022, 10:17:51 AM
Seems strange we dont have an Adidas kit, we've never had one either have we?
No, nor Puma, none of the German giants. We've gone Italian a couple of times and they've been shit.
We need to go 80s casual. Ellesse, Lacoste or Sergio Tacchini.
Post by: LeeB on June 01, 2022, 10:18:12 AM
I still can't quite get my head round how a company like Castore has gone from a start up to providing half of the Premier League teams in a little over a couple of years.
Big investment from private equity isn't it? They will go big at the beginning, throw the money around and then, as they grow they will reap the rewards down the line.
They got about £7m I think. Yet they're competing against the likes of Adidas (worldwide turnover 21 billion) and Nike (worldwide turnover 36 billion). Even Kappa have turnover of 8 billion. Fair play I guess, it just seems a bit odd.
I'm leaning more towards it being a bit odd than fair play to them. It'll be difficult for a company to grow that quickly and unless it's managed properly I suspect we may pay for it in terms of supply and quality issues. Will be very happy to be proved wrong.
To be fair, they've handled the zombies well enough it seems, which I'd imagine in terms of shirt numbers would be bigger than our demand.
Post by: PaulTheVillan on June 01, 2022, 10:19:23 AM
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-hotspur-leaked-away-shirt-27115861?fs=e&s=cl#l3vdliqi36snyxb196k
I guess some over paid designer thought they were being smart?
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on June 01, 2022, 10:22:03 AM
Post by: PeterWithe on June 01, 2022, 10:24:58 AM
Seems strange we dont have an Adidas kit, we've never had one either have we?
No, nor Puma, none of the German giants. We've gone Italian a couple of times and they've been shit.
We need to go 80s casual. Ellesse, Lacoste or Sergio Tacchini.
Kappa was a good start, they did some great stuff in the 80s, football kits were great as well, I'm thinking of the Baresi AC Milan one and the Platini Juventus, the ones they did for us recently, not so much.
Post by: Risso on June 01, 2022, 10:26:06 AM
The new Spurs away kit
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-hotspur-leaked-away-shirt-27115861?fs=e&s=cl#l3vdliqi36snyxb196k
I guess some over paid designer thought they were being smart?
That's terrible, and not even in a "that's so bad it's good" sort of way.
Post by: PeterWithe on June 01, 2022, 10:27:18 AM
The new Spurs away kit
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-hotspur-leaked-away-shirt-27115861?fs=e&s=cl#l3vdliqi36snyxb196k
I guess some over paid designer thought they were being smart?
Hardly the 'worst of all time' as the article says, the brown Coventry one has that title in the bag.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on June 01, 2022, 10:45:06 AM
And now a cult classicThe new Spurs away kit
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-hotspur-leaked-away-shirt-27115861?fs=e&s=cl#l3vdliqi36snyxb196k
I guess some over paid designer thought they were being smart?
Hardly the 'worst of all time' as the article says, the brown Coventry one has that title in the bag.
Post by: robbo1874 on June 01, 2022, 10:52:57 AM
the red Talbot big T was worse than the brown admiral oneAnd now a cult classicThe new Spurs away kit
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-hotspur-leaked-away-shirt-27115861?fs=e&s=cl#l3vdliqi36snyxb196k
I guess some over paid designer thought they were being smart?
Hardly the 'worst of all time' as the article says, the brown Coventry one has that title in the bag.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on June 01, 2022, 11:37:43 AM
Post by: Nelly on June 01, 2022, 12:12:56 PM
The new Spurs away kit
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-hotspur-leaked-away-shirt-27115861?fs=e&s=cl#l3vdliqi36snyxb196k
I guess some over paid designer thought they were being smart?
That is awful. Looks like some generic, entry-level swimwear.
Post by: LeeB on June 01, 2022, 12:18:11 PM
The new Spurs away kit
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-hotspur-leaked-away-shirt-27115861?fs=e&s=cl#l3vdliqi36snyxb196k
I guess some over paid designer thought they were being smart?
That is awful. Looks like some generic, entry-level swimwear.
Yeah, it looks like the top half of a kids wetsuit
Post by: Axl Rose on June 01, 2022, 12:21:24 PM
The new Spurs away kit
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-hotspur-leaked-away-shirt-27115861?fs=e&s=cl#l3vdliqi36snyxb196k
I guess some over paid designer thought they were being smart?
That is awful. Looks like some generic, entry-level swimwear.
Yeah, it looks like the top half of a kids wetsuit
Haha. Post of the day
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 01, 2022, 01:16:08 PM
Post by: LeeB on June 01, 2022, 01:26:08 PM
You just know if they turn up wearing swimming trunks and a pirate hat, that bastard Son will still score a hat-trick against us.
He could come dressed like Jaques Cousteau wearing his flippers and he'd still run riot
Post by: eamonn on June 01, 2022, 04:25:56 PM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on June 01, 2022, 06:15:20 PM
The new Spurs away kit
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-hotspur-leaked-away-shirt-27115861?fs=e&s=cl#l3vdliqi36snyxb196k
I guess some over paid designer thought they were being smart?
Hardly the 'worst of all time' as the article says, the brown Coventry one has that title in the bag.
The Brown and Sick Yellow striped away kit that Newcastle had was an abomination. Think it was their first season back in the Championship for ages and must have compounded their misery.
Post by: Grande Pablo on June 01, 2022, 10:26:21 PM
https://www.patrickuk.com/product/PK2131011-mk2-burgundy-white-sky-cagoule/
They've today launched a new teamwear range, so it's only a matter of time they'll start kitting teams out.
Post by: TopDeck113 on June 01, 2022, 10:56:12 PM
Post by: robbo1874 on June 02, 2022, 03:48:29 AM
Patrick are slowly coming back to the UK, & have just launched this beauty:Noice
https://www.patrickuk.com/product/PK2131011-mk2-burgundy-white-sky-cagoule/
They've today launched a new teamwear range, so it's only a matter of time they'll start kitting teams out.
Post by: Drummond on June 02, 2022, 07:34:15 AM
Post by: AV82EC on June 02, 2022, 09:24:48 AM
It's a bit West Ham that
Classic early 90s Villa imv.
Post by: robbo1874 on June 02, 2022, 01:08:31 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/fq4d22b/B0536-DC4-B344-4-BA1-9027-04-DBA72245-D1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fq4d22b)
Post by: chrisw1 on June 02, 2022, 03:42:45 PM
Patrick cagoules were high fashion in the 80's. I've notices a lot of retro 80s stuff making a comeback now, Tachini, Fila etc (size up is my advice)Patrick are slowly coming back to the UK, & have just launched this beauty:Noice
https://www.patrickuk.com/product/PK2131011-mk2-burgundy-white-sky-cagoule/
They've today launched a new teamwear range, so it's only a matter of time they'll start kitting teams out.
Post by: Smirker on June 02, 2022, 06:03:43 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/fq4d22b/B0536-DC4-B344-4-BA1-9027-04-DBA72245-D1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fq4d22b)
Such a nice one.
Post by: darren woolley on June 02, 2022, 06:18:11 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/fq4d22b/B0536-DC4-B344-4-BA1-9027-04-DBA72245-D1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fq4d22b)
Such a nice one.
I loved that kit.
Post by: Proposition Joe on June 02, 2022, 08:12:43 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/fq4d22b/B0536-DC4-B344-4-BA1-9027-04-DBA72245-D1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fq4d22b)
Such a nice one.
I loved that kit.
My fave too, with 95-96 (collar up like Yorke) second.
Post by: Deano's Mullet on June 02, 2022, 08:30:47 PM
Post by: Joe S on June 02, 2022, 09:09:02 PM
That's my favourite too I think.
I agree, it's a belter...I remember my older brother wearing that one.
Imagine though the meltdown if that was released today.
"Rubbish pattern in the claret"
"Claret on the sleeve"
"Wrong claret / blue"
Post by: Deano's Mullet on June 02, 2022, 09:16:14 PM
Post by: villadelph on June 03, 2022, 04:44:19 PM
Post by: nigel on June 03, 2022, 04:45:21 PM
(https://preview.redd.it/sf0ghq7qdf391.jpg?width=960&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=5122634b6f33cd35c2ca9ffa91344e474bc3e8ab)
That’s actually very nice
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 03, 2022, 04:48:43 PM
Post by: villadelph on June 03, 2022, 04:50:11 PM
Post by: nigel on June 03, 2022, 04:56:53 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 03, 2022, 05:28:09 PM
Post by: Des Little on June 03, 2022, 05:45:28 PM
Post by: Steve67 on June 03, 2022, 05:54:03 PM
(https://www.designfootball.com/images/joomgallery/originals/football_crests_8/aston_villa_fc_20200813_1903707846.png)
Yes please. That would look so much better next to the Castore logo too.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 03, 2022, 05:57:25 PM
(https://www.designfootball.com/images/joomgallery/originals/football_crests_8/aston_villa_fc_20200813_1903707846.png)
Yes please. That would look so much better next to the Castore logo too.
It's a yes from me on the badge, a modern looking update on most people's favourite.
Post by: Smirker on June 03, 2022, 05:59:23 PM
Post by: Steve67 on June 03, 2022, 06:00:43 PM
Remove the star.
Wash your mouth out!! Naughty step for you Smirker.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 03, 2022, 06:03:21 PM
It's all just very bland and safe.
Sometimes safe is good, look what Nike have managed to do to this season's "Barca" shirt. https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1532618399519580160
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 03, 2022, 06:13:46 PM
Post by: Exeter 77 on June 03, 2022, 06:16:06 PM
That is awful.It's all just very bland and safe.
Sometimes safe is good, look what Nike have managed to do to this season's "Barca" shirt. https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1532618399519580160
Post by: Oklahoma on June 03, 2022, 09:20:41 PM
Remove the star.
Yep
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on June 03, 2022, 09:35:40 PM
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 03, 2022, 09:45:44 PM
Even as a third kit that's shit.That is awful.It's all just very bland and safe.
Sometimes safe is good, look what Nike have managed to do to this season's "Barca" shirt. https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1532618399519580160
Post by: Pete3206 on June 03, 2022, 10:14:57 PM
Remove the star.
Yeah, no
Post by: Smirker on June 03, 2022, 11:29:08 PM
Sorry lads.
Post by: olaftab on June 03, 2022, 11:37:49 PM
It makes us look small time.Don't all winners carry star/stars on their shirts? Real Madrid must have added additional yard of material to their shirts to accommodates all the stars.
Sorry lads.
Post by: Villan82 on June 03, 2022, 11:55:27 PM
It makes us look small time.
Sorry lads.
Couldn't disagree more.
Post by: Smirker on June 04, 2022, 12:13:54 AM
It makes us look small time.Don't all winners carry star/stars on their shirts? Real Madrid must have added additional yard of material to their shirts to accommodates all the stars.
Sorry lads.
No. In other countries they have a league system but only us and Forest do it in England for the European Cup which should tell you everything. Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea don't. They obviously don't feel like they need to prove anything.
If we were going to do it it should at least look like how Celtic do it but even then it is small time imo.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 04, 2022, 12:24:04 AM
Don't all winners carry star/stars on their shirts? Real Madrid must have added additional yard of material to their shirts to accommodates all the stars.
No. In other countries they have a league system but only us and Forest do it in England for the European Cup which should tell you everything. Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea don't. They obviously don't feel like they need to prove anything.
Man U, Liverpool and Chelsea don't need them as the media remind us often enough about their wins.
Post by: Smirker on June 04, 2022, 12:36:59 AM
Post by: Nelly on June 04, 2022, 12:52:51 AM
Why not celebrate the club's finest hour? It's the least that team deserve.
Post by: purpletrousers on June 04, 2022, 01:05:34 AM
I hate to disagree but outside of Villa circles, I don't think many know or (spit) care. Bear in mind the media (and therefore people generally) often take the view that Newcastle and Leeds, for example, are bigger than Villa. I really think it's because we added a star to our badge that people are more aware of the club's accomplishment.
Why not celebrate the club's finest hour? It's the least that team deserve.
Interesting point.
I’m a massive hypocrite as probably half the staff on every hospital ward I’ve ever worked on know I’m a Villa fan and it can be a running joke about me ‘never mentioning’ that I was there as a nipper, but on the whole - seasons like the last aside - I side with the danger of too much living in the past and we don’t need a star to prove anything.
But I think you are right so many don’t realise we ever won it, you might have won me round.
You’d like to think we don’t need a star for the same reason as others that have won it multiples/recently, but I guess until we have that problem of ‘just how many stars is it right to have on the badge?’ I can cope with it being there.
Post by: purpletrousers on June 04, 2022, 01:08:45 AM
It makes us look small time.Don't all winners carry star/stars on their shirts? Real Madrid must have added additional yard of material to their shirts to accommodates all the stars.
Sorry lads.
No. In other countries they have a league system but only us and Forest do it in England for the European Cup which should tell you everything. Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea don't. They obviously don't feel like they need to prove anything.
If we were going to do it it should at least look like how Celtic do it but even then it is small time imo.
League system?
I just had to look at Celtic’s badge. Then shirt. A star floating above the badge, no thank you. Looks worse/even more small time.
Post by: Nelly on June 04, 2022, 01:16:51 AM
I hate to disagree but outside of Villa circles, I don't think many know or (spit) care. Bear in mind the media (and therefore people generally) often take the view that Newcastle and Leeds, for example, are bigger than Villa. I really think it's because we added a star to our badge that people are more aware of the club's accomplishment.
Why not celebrate the club's finest hour? It's the least that team deserve.
Interesting point.
I’m a massive hypocrite as probably half the staff on every hospital ward I’ve ever worked on know I’m a Villa fan and it can be a running joke about me ‘never mentioning’ that I was there as a nipper, but on the whole - seasons like the last aside - I side with the danger of too much living in the past and we don’t need a star to prove anything.
But I think you are right so many don’t realise we ever won it, you might have won me round.
You’d like to think we don’t need a star for the same reason as others that have won it multiples/recently, but I guess until we have that problem of ‘just how many stars is it right to have on the badge?’ I can cope with it being there.
"I side with the danger of too much living in the past and we don’t need a star to prove anything." - I fully agree with this; lets be a club who does things, rather than one who talks about stuff it did once, decades ago. But as you say, until we become that club, what's the harm in celebrating the incredible thing Villa did? So few others will even get the opportunity to enter the competition, let alone win it, especially in the manner we did.
I'd love to get to the point where we have to reduce the lion a bit to fit all the stars in!
And if we could just get you to a wider-reaching platform, we could remove the star haha
Post by: Smirker on June 04, 2022, 01:30:39 AM
It makes us look small time.Don't all winners carry star/stars on their shirts? Real Madrid must have added additional yard of material to their shirts to accommodates all the stars.
Sorry lads.
No. In other countries they have a league system but only us and Forest do it in England for the European Cup which should tell you everything. Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea don't. They obviously don't feel like they need to prove anything.
If we were going to do it it should at least look like how Celtic do it but even then it is small time imo.
League system?
I just had to look at Celtic’s badge. Then shirt. A star floating above the badge, no thank you. Looks worse/even more small time.
In Germany I think it's one star for five league titles, two for ten, three for fifteen and so on. Can't remember specifically but there is a way they do it per league titles.
Also that is typically how it's done at any level. International, continental or domestic. The star goes above the crest. Ours looks lopsided and awkward.
Post by: purpletrousers on June 04, 2022, 01:33:56 AM
I often say wall charts should be up on wards for WC/Euros, it’s culturally important
I work in some forensic wards where they certainly aren’t going anywhere, but the fact I can chat about who we’ve got on Saturday and going to the game does register with some. I (of course) genuinely enjoy talking about seeing Villa lose at Highbury but win the league, beat Bayern, and get kicked by Barca. I’ve had a few Buddhists comment on the fact I’m one of a few who ‘get paid to be be a Buddhist’, but I guess how often I engage using footy, I’m really paid to be a villa fan too😅
Post by: Rory on June 04, 2022, 01:39:37 AM
We should be proud of having won the European Cup, but not so proud that we incorporate it into our very identity.
I think we need a new badge, and I'm open to lots of different ideas, but we need to bin the current one, which looks like it's been put together by a first-year design student on Canva. My conditions are simple: we need a (decently proportioned) lion, and our full name (no fucking initials).
Post by: IFWaters on June 04, 2022, 06:02:00 AM
How about a complete revolution.
Great big white T-shirt thing, badge on the back, massive black on white letters on the front like Frankie says Relax but instead reading
SHIT ON
THE CITY
Think that would look excellent with Phil wearing it and a great big smile.
Perhaps 2nd and 3rd strips insulting the Tesco's and Dingles. It would all be a nice alternative to everything being so bland
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 04, 2022, 10:06:47 AM
Post by: Bad English on June 04, 2022, 10:10:14 AM
Post by: ChicagoLion on June 04, 2022, 10:37:25 AM
Post by: Smirker on June 04, 2022, 11:05:52 AM
The badge really does need changing, it’s not bad the stripey one but it’s piss poor.
Tony Xia said he was going to change it. Not sure where NSWE stand on it.
Once we get it changed and get a proper kit manufacturer in (Umbro, Puma, Nike or Adidas), we will compete at the top again. Right now we look lower league with Castore and the Lerner badge.
Post by: p_ad on June 04, 2022, 11:11:00 AM
Post by: TopDeck113 on June 04, 2022, 12:56:32 PM
Post by: bilsim on June 04, 2022, 02:44:44 PM
I cannot for the life of me understand any opposition to reverting to this crest. It is a masterpiece of simple design and superior to almost every other crest in football.
Post by: Des Little on June 04, 2022, 02:51:40 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 04, 2022, 02:53:58 PM
I cannot for the life of me understand any opposition to reverting to this crest. It is a masterpiece of simple design and superior to almost every other crest in football.
There isn't any significant opposition to going back to it but isn't there a copyright issue that means we can't.
Post by: nigel on June 04, 2022, 03:05:59 PM
Work in progress 🙄
Post by: Smirker on June 04, 2022, 03:22:06 PM
00s shield:
(https://i.imgur.com/DK6n4U1.png)
1950s shield but I edited it to have a gold lion:
(https://i.imgur.com/biePto8.png)
1950s shield:
(https://i.imgur.com/XYcmXo8.png)
Updated 70s:
(https://i.imgur.com/KeYlFKH.png)
Updated 70s with gold lion:
(https://i.imgur.com/3Yv7p0N.png)
Don't think there'd be an issue using an updated version of the 70s crest.
My preferred option is one of the above for media and documents and an embroidered gold lion on the kits and training stuff, similar to Liverpool and Tottenham:
(https://i.imgur.com/4uhI324.png)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 04, 2022, 03:27:14 PM
A selection of crests I have in my 'Kits' folder for making football kits on FIFA.
Thanks for sharing all those, I'd give you a gold star but fear it might not be well received.
Post by: Smirker on June 04, 2022, 03:36:39 PM
A selection of crests I have in my 'Kits' folder for making football kits on FIFA.
Thanks for sharing all those, I'd give you a gold star but fear it might not be well received.
;D
Post by: Weedy on June 04, 2022, 03:40:12 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/c6C33tK/ASTON-VILLA-2020-21-BOTH.jpg) (https://ibb.co/c6C33tK)
Post by: Axl Rose on June 04, 2022, 04:13:07 PM
Post by: Nelly on June 04, 2022, 04:20:33 PM
I think the club opened a proper can of worms with changing the badge but opening it up to a vote - they simply will not be able to please everyone. Add to that, there's probably a correlation between the badge in use when we grew up and our preferred style, so finding a consensus might be tough. An example, I still love the original stripey badge with the Prepared banner beneath it. The one with the broken up Lion? Love it! Classic Aston Villa!
(https://logos-world.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Aston-Villa-Logo-1970-1980.png)
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 04, 2022, 04:34:43 PM
Post by: LeeB on June 04, 2022, 05:15:14 PM
A selection of crests I have in my 'Kits' folder for making football kits on FIFA.
00s shield:
(https://i.imgur.com/DK6n4U1.png)
1950s shield but I edited it to have a gold lion:
(https://i.imgur.com/biePto8.png)
1950s shield:
(https://i.imgur.com/XYcmXo8.png)
Updated 70s:
(https://i.imgur.com/KeYlFKH.png)
Updated 70s with gold lion:
(https://i.imgur.com/3Yv7p0N.png)
Don't think there'd be an issue using an updated version of the 70s crest.
My preferred option is one of the above for media and documents and an embroidered gold lion on the kits and training stuff, similar to Liverpool and Tottenham:
(https://i.imgur.com/4uhI324.png)
The lions on the two shields look like they're trying to find their way around around a house in the dark
Post by: N'ZMAV on June 04, 2022, 05:24:39 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 04, 2022, 05:32:06 PM
Post by: Rory on June 04, 2022, 05:37:07 PM
Post by: Hopadop on June 04, 2022, 08:00:07 PM
IIRC, UEFA / Premier League / somebody don't allow them to be displayed unless the team's actually playing in the European cup competition - so Liverpool, Barcelona etc can and do have them on those kits but not in league game games.
The way around it is to incorporate the star into the badge itself, which is what we did.
I may have made this up.
I like the new kit anyway. Maybe a shade darker blue.
Post by: Smirker on June 04, 2022, 09:15:15 PM
It's the PL that have the rule regarding stars. They need to be inside the crest which is why we ended up with our shit star.
Forest will probably be made to change theirs next season.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on June 04, 2022, 10:46:47 PM
1884-85 is my favourite.
Get it in claret and blue... sorted.
Post by: Drummond on June 04, 2022, 10:55:17 PM
Post by: Rico on June 05, 2022, 09:23:24 AM
(https://assets.change.org/photos/6/kt/yc/jZKTYcIwifVkuIA-800x450-noPad.jpg?1528222892)
I cannot for the life of me understand any opposition to reverting to this crest. It is a masterpiece of simple design and superior to almost every other 9crest in football.
110% Agreed
Post by: London Villan on June 05, 2022, 09:38:31 AM
Post by: Goldenballs on June 05, 2022, 03:41:52 PM
(https://www.designfootball.com/images/joomgallery/originals/football_crests_8/aston_villa_fc_20200813_1903707846.png)I really like that, did you make it?
Post by: Axl Rose on June 05, 2022, 03:44:10 PM
1884-85 is my favourite.
Get it in claret and blue... sorted.
:) Would be an absolute belter!
Post by: nigel on June 05, 2022, 03:48:09 PM
(https://www.designfootball.com/images/joomgallery/originals/football_crests_8/aston_villa_fc_20200813_1903707846.png)I really like that, did you make it?
No, mate, just found it on the net.
I like it, too, but I’d prefer a gold lion as opposed to a yellow one.
Post by: Dogtanian on June 06, 2022, 05:21:29 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 06, 2022, 05:33:49 PM
I think our home kits look much better when the blue goes up the shoulders rather than just being blue sleeves. Makes us look like Lego men otherwise.
I know which list you're going on. Hate the light blue on the shoulders but it just shows it's impossible to please everyone.
Post by: Dogtanian on June 06, 2022, 05:35:29 PM
I think our home kits look much better when the blue goes up the shoulders rather than just being blue sleeves. Makes us look like Lego men otherwise.
I know which list you're going on. Hate the light blue on the shoulders but it just shows it's impossible to please everyone.
Are you… are you Santa? :'(
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 06, 2022, 05:43:58 PM
I think our home kits look much better when the blue goes up the shoulders rather than just being blue sleeves. Makes us look like Lego men otherwise.
I know which list you're going on. Hate the light blue on the shoulders but it just shows it's impossible to please everyone.
Are you… are you Santa? :'(
Yes, I only come once a year etc. :)
Not really, I was referring to CDBF's inverted lists of kit "shame".
Post by: chrisw1 on June 06, 2022, 05:53:58 PM
Post by: Si on June 06, 2022, 09:58:37 PM
https://footballtown.com/collections/the-villan-collection/products/the-villan
Post by: VILLA MOLE on June 06, 2022, 10:21:53 PM
These are an interesting alternative Villa Shirt. Similar to the PES football game.
https://footballtown.com/collections/the-villan-collection/products/the-villan
I like these , sorry is that wrong??
Post by: Axl Rose on June 06, 2022, 11:29:30 PM
These are an interesting alternative Villa Shirt. Similar to the PES football game.
https://footballtown.com/collections/the-villan-collection/products/the-villan
I like these , sorry is that wrong??
The long sleeve is a beauty!
Post by: nigel on June 07, 2022, 07:59:59 AM
I do like just the embroided Lion on the shirt - that looks great.
Yes, like the early 70’s.
Post by: Dogtanian on June 07, 2022, 08:03:17 AM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on June 07, 2022, 08:03:57 AM
Post by: darren woolley on June 07, 2022, 08:05:32 AM
At the risk of being a splitter, I've never liked long sleeves on football shirts
Me neither.
Post by: nigel on June 07, 2022, 08:10:48 AM
These are an interesting alternative Villa Shirt. Similar to the PES football game.
https://footballtown.com/collections/the-villan-collection/products/the-villan
I really like that.
Very similar to the 57-62 top, which is my favourite Villa one.
I know I’ve said I like the all claret tops, I still do, because my first kit was the ‘69 one.
But if I was to choose my all time favourite it would be the 57-62 home and away tops.
Just to add, That black keepers top, with the gold lion, is stunning
Post by: Flin5tone on June 07, 2022, 03:27:38 PM
Post by: villadelph on June 07, 2022, 04:08:43 PM
Cazoo have announced 750 jobs will be going across the UK and Europe. Not sure if they are our sponsors next season but it's not a good look
I'd rather them stay afloat so we can get our 6 million/yr payment instead of pushing ahead with high payroll costs only to go under.
Post by: LeeB on June 07, 2022, 04:25:26 PM
Post by: villadelph on June 07, 2022, 04:49:14 PM
Personally I'd rather people kept their jobs, and kids were fed etc.
They're used car salesman.. they never got sympathy before.
Post by: Axl Rose on June 07, 2022, 04:53:47 PM
At the risk of being a splitter, I've never liked long sleeves on football shirts
Me neither.
Boo to the both of you :)
Post by: LeeB on June 07, 2022, 05:12:37 PM
Personally I'd rather people kept their jobs, and kids were fed etc.
They're used car salesman.. they never got sympathy before.
I sit next to three lads that work at a car salesroom, they're real people too
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 07, 2022, 05:13:55 PM
I do miss the long sleeve. Always reminds me of Cowans for some reason.
Same here, not keen on the ones above though.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 07, 2022, 05:16:26 PM
Cazoo have announced 750 jobs will be going across the UK and Europe. Not sure if they are our sponsors next season but it's not a good look
They've only gone and Grinched it.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on June 09, 2022, 10:35:28 AM
https://twitter.com/WestHamViews_/status/1534796051105865728?t=C_Bg1wYBdPV10QsWjKIk6g&s=19
Post by: LeeB on June 09, 2022, 10:51:05 AM
All of the no-mark clubs that nicked our colours should be forced to wear piss poor imitations of it.
Post by: ChicagoLion on June 09, 2022, 11:09:17 AM
Post by: Drummond on June 09, 2022, 11:13:50 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 09, 2022, 11:17:36 AM
https://www.elverys.ie/Elverys/Football/Ireland/Umbro-Ireland-FAI-2022%C2%A0Home-Jersey/p/000000001124492002?
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on June 09, 2022, 12:30:05 PM
As per usual the West Ham home kit is awful. Umbro seem to be going for very thick collarless necklines and "cuffs" incorporating the 2nd & 3rd colours. Works on the new Ireland shirt (it's looks less camouflagey on) but absolutely doesn't on the Spam kit.Looks a bit too dark BV. The green I mean.
https://www.elverys.ie/Elverys/Football/Ireland/Umbro-Ireland-FAI-2022%C2%A0Home-Jersey/p/000000001124492002?
Post by: Charlie8182 on June 09, 2022, 01:05:57 PM
https://www.google.com/search?q=west+ham+91%2F92+shirt&rlz=1C1GGRV_enGB748GB748&oq=west+ham+1991%2F92&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i22i30j0i15i22i30j0i390.10843j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 09, 2022, 03:39:07 PM
They've tried a reproduction of their 1991/92 relegation kit by the looks of itLets hope their season is a reproduction too.
https://www.google.com/search?q=west+ham+91%2F92+shirt&rlz=1C1GGRV_enGB748GB748&oq=west+ham+1991%2F92&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i22i30j0i15i22i30j0i390.10843j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Post by: Deano's Mullet on June 09, 2022, 03:43:05 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 09, 2022, 04:01:50 PM
https://twitter.com/alan_avfc1963/status/1534884573745758211?s=21&t=2_TG-kkRz_fQ4fXYsO11_A
Post by: Risso on June 09, 2022, 04:03:22 PM
Yeh if this is them (not yet released of course but apparently on sale in Turkey), then they’re very smart.
https://twitter.com/alan_avfc1963/status/1534884573745758211?s=21&t=2_TG-kkRz_fQ4fXYsO11_A
Surely those will be fakes?
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 09, 2022, 04:15:32 PM
Yeh if this is them (not yet released of course but apparently on sale in Turkey), then they’re very smart.
https://twitter.com/alan_avfc1963/status/1534884573745758211?s=21&t=2_TG-kkRz_fQ4fXYsO11_A
Surely those will be fakes?
Yeh I was talking more the designs
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on June 09, 2022, 04:38:02 PM
Yeh if this is them (not yet released of course but apparently on sale in Turkey), then they’re very smart.
https://twitter.com/alan_avfc1963/status/1534884573745758211?s=21&t=2_TG-kkRz_fQ4fXYsO11_A
Surely those will be fakes?
Probably factory seconds. See the away shirt Castore logo. Castore have production in Turkey.
I hope those are our shirts, they both look ace.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 09, 2022, 04:41:14 PM
Yeh if this is them (not yet released of course but apparently on sale in Turkey), then they’re very smart.
https://twitter.com/alan_avfc1963/status/1534884573745758211?s=21&t=2_TG-kkRz_fQ4fXYsO11_A
Surely those will be fakes?
Probably factory seconds. See the away shirt Castore logo. Castore have production in Turkey.
Sounds right, their "Rangers" kits have been available in Turkey pre-launch the last couple of seasons.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 09, 2022, 04:44:44 PM
As per usual the West Ham home kit is awful. Umbro seem to be going for very thick collarless necklines and "cuffs" incorporating the 2nd & 3rd colours. Works on the new Ireland shirt (it's looks less camouflagey on) but absolutely doesn't on the Spam kit.
https://www.elverys.ie/Elverys/Football/Ireland/Umbro-Ireland-FAI-2022%C2%A0Home-Jersey/p/000000001124492002?
Looks a bit too dark BV. The green I mean.
Not for me as I've always felt that the green in a lot of ROI shirts is too light. I think we can both agree that this a beauty though.
https://www.elverys.ie/Elverys/Umbro-FAI-Home-21-LS-Jersey-Green/p/000000001108188003
Would love a simple claret and blue version of that.
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on June 09, 2022, 04:50:27 PM
Yeh if this is them (not yet released of course but apparently on sale in Turkey), then they’re very smart.
https://twitter.com/alan_avfc1963/status/1534884573745758211?s=21&t=2_TG-kkRz_fQ4fXYsO11_A
Surely those will be fakes?
Probably factory seconds. See the away shirt Castore logo. Castore have production in Turkey.
Sounds right, their "Rangers" kits have been available in Turkey pre-launch the last couple of seasons.
Yup. Just noticed the AVFC on the home shirt is all over the place.
Post by: eamonn on June 09, 2022, 05:40:34 PM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on June 09, 2022, 05:50:51 PM
Yeh if this is them (not yet released of course but apparently on sale in Turkey), then they’re very smart.
https://twitter.com/alan_avfc1963/status/1534884573745758211?s=21&t=2_TG-kkRz_fQ4fXYsO11_A
Surely those will be fakes?
Probably factory seconds. See the away shirt Castore logo. Castore have production in Turkey.
Sounds right, their "Rangers" kits have been available in Turkey pre-launch the last couple of seasons.
Yup. Just noticed the AVFC on the home shirt is all over the place.
That's Randy's design.
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 09, 2022, 05:57:53 PM
Yeh if this is them (not yet released of course but apparently on sale in Turkey), then they’re very smart.
https://twitter.com/alan_avfc1963/status/1534884573745758211?s=21&t=2_TG-kkRz_fQ4fXYsO11_A
Surely those will be fakes?
Probably factory seconds. See the away shirt Castore logo. Castore have production in Turkey.
Sounds right, their "Rangers" kits have been available in Turkey pre-launch the last couple of seasons.
Yup. Just noticed the AVFC on the home shirt is all over the place.
That's Randy's design.
Do you think he still has his ankle tat?
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on June 09, 2022, 06:38:58 PM
That's Randy's design.
Ha! I still believe Risso's was better.
Post by: Nelly on June 09, 2022, 06:58:48 PM
Post by: AV82EC on June 09, 2022, 07:12:44 PM
I still remember that someone took the time to create a version of our badge with a big hippo on it.. haha I remember saving it somewhere, it made me laugh so much.
I think that whole thread made all of us laugh, it must be nearly 15 years ago but distinctly recall the hippo one, Rissos and several other splendid MS paint jobs. Randy Lerner, bless.
Post by: dave.woodhall on June 09, 2022, 07:28:43 PM
Post by: LeeB on June 09, 2022, 07:50:38 PM
Post by: Drummond on June 09, 2022, 08:33:01 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on June 09, 2022, 08:47:28 PM
Lovely. This was apparently an unused design from 86/7As per usual the West Ham home kit is awful. Umbro seem to be going for very thick collarless necklines and "cuffs" incorporating the 2nd & 3rd colours. Works on the new Ireland shirt (it's looks less camouflagey on) but absolutely doesn't on the Spam kit.
https://www.elverys.ie/Elverys/Football/Ireland/Umbro-Ireland-FAI-2022%C2%A0Home-Jersey/p/000000001124492002?
Looks a bit too dark BV. The green I mean.
Not for me as I've always felt that the green in a lot of ROI shirts is too light. I think we can both agree that this a beauty though.
https://www.elverys.ie/Elverys/Umbro-FAI-Home-21-LS-Jersey-Green/p/000000001108188003
Would love a simple claret and blue version of that.
(https://i.ibb.co/R6JwxZh/football-shirt-6352-1-449x500x1.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 09, 2022, 09:05:05 PM
Post by: ian c. on June 09, 2022, 09:48:47 PM
(https://img.staticdj.com/6c9121e224b88c3548424c94deb6ff87_750x.jpg)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 09, 2022, 10:08:57 PM
Looks familiar
Safe to say it works better with the German colours.
Post by: Weedy on June 09, 2022, 11:54:46 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/fY28v2s/Villa-Hippo-Wallpaper.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fY28v2s)
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 10, 2022, 12:25:58 AM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on June 10, 2022, 12:46:13 AM
I'd love it if they made that the badge.
In.
Post by: Drummond on June 10, 2022, 01:28:32 AM
Post by: Rory on June 10, 2022, 02:17:35 AM
I'd happily switch to a hippo because the lion is so overdone, but if we were the first, I'd rather we just sue every other club or nation with a lion on their crest.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 10, 2022, 06:22:02 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 10, 2022, 10:07:03 AM
Genuine question: were we the first football club to adopt the lion as our emblem?
It's a good question and possibly worthy of an article by Dave W or John R.
Crests on shirts are a more modern addition than many realise so I'm sure there's room for debate over when a club adopted one. According to this we adopted the lion rampant as our emblem in 1956. https://sportslogohistory.com/aston-villa-fc-primary-logo
A brief check suggests the lion rampant was adopted by Rangers in 1959, Dundee United in 1956, Chelsea in 1953 and Millwall in 1936 so the answer is likely no. Obviously if you're discussing it with fans of one of these 4 clubs you can claim we adopted it first wearing a lion on our shirts from 1878-1880. It appears the only crest we wore pre-1956 was the non-lion one from 1886-88.
However the answer is probably Burnley who had a rather lion camp and unicorn on their crest back in 1886 or England who have had the 3 Lions crest since 1872.
Post by: Chris Smith on June 10, 2022, 10:10:36 AM
I'd love it if they made that the badge.
In.
I'd love it if they made that the badge.
“Come on you Hippos” as a chant would be a bit crap though.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on June 10, 2022, 10:53:47 AM
Post by: Dogtanian on June 10, 2022, 11:14:49 AM
I do think our Hercules costume isn't as good as it could be. And where does he go after kick off? I always look for him but we reckon he sleeps on the roof.
I wouldn't be opposed to simplifying the kit to just have the rampant lion on. Though isn't the lion because of our Scottish links?
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 10, 2022, 11:17:39 AM
I'd love it if they made that the badge.
In.I'd love it if they made that the badge.
“Come on you Hippos” as a chant would be a bit crap though.
We could sing the "Hungry Hungry Hippos" theme song at our young and hungry stars of the future.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 10, 2022, 11:26:15 AM
Genuine question: were we the first football club to adopt the lion as our emblem?
It's a good question and possibly worthy of an article by Dave W or John R.
Crests on shirts are a more modern addition than many realise so I'm sure there's room for debate over when a club adopted one. According to this we adopted the lion rampant as our emblem in 1956. https://sportslogohistory.com/aston-villa-fc-primary-logo
A brief check suggests the lion rampant was adopted by Rangers in 1959, Dundee United in 1956, Chelsea in 1953 and Millwall in 1936 so the answer is likely no. Obviously if you're discussing it with fans of one of these 4 clubs you can claim we adopted it first wearing a lion on our shirts from 1878-1880. It appears the only crest we wore pre-1956 was the non-lion one from 1886-88.
However the answer is probably Burnley who had a rather lion camp and unicorn on their crest back in 1886 or England who have had the 3 Lions crest since 1872.
We first wore the Lion Rampant in 1878, though not sure if it was worn as a one-off, occasionally or in all our matches. I can't find any examples of anyone using it earlier, most clubs, including Villa, didn't bother with any sort of badge until well into the twentieth century.
Was surprised the other day to see that we regularly used to play in red and white as our home colours in the 1900s. For some reason the claret and blue was heavier and so not suited to the warmer months.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on June 10, 2022, 11:27:56 AM
Pottermus from Stoke is the worst mascot I have encountered on my away travels, though that weird mascot film they showed at Burnley away recently was surreal.
Blues’ old mascot - “Blue Nose” - was surely the most ridiculous of the lot ? I can’t be bothered searching for a picture of it on Google
Post by: Risso on June 10, 2022, 11:28:49 AM
Pottermus from Stoke is the worst mascot I have encountered on my away travels, though that weird mascot film they showed at Burnley away recently was surreal.
I do think our Hercules costume isn't as good as it could be. And where does he go after kick off? I always look for him but we reckon he sleeps on the roof.
I wouldn't be opposed to simplifying the kit to just have the rampant lion on. Though isn't the lion because of our Scottish links?
Surely the guy in the boiler costume at the Baggies is the worst mascot, if not the very worst thing in the world ever?
Post by: Dogtanian on June 10, 2022, 11:31:28 AM
The baggies had that awful pea though and then what looked like a fridge?
Post by: London Villan on June 10, 2022, 11:36:06 AM
Post by: Des Little on June 10, 2022, 11:37:02 AM
Post by: Deano's Mullet on June 10, 2022, 11:38:09 AM
Post by: Clampy on June 10, 2022, 11:43:49 AM
Post by: dave.woodhall on June 10, 2022, 11:45:43 AM
I went to watch Fleetwood v Oxford late last season and Fleetwood had a very jolly mascot by the name of Captain Cod.
I wonder about you.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 10, 2022, 11:46:05 AM
Castor have released Wulves'.
https://www.footyheadlines.com/2022/05/wolves-22-23-home-away-third-kits-leaked.html
Their home kit is quite smart and includes a natty long sleeve version, the away and 3rd kits are terrible.
Post by: Clampy on June 10, 2022, 11:51:10 AM
I went to watch Fleetwood v Oxford late last season and Fleetwood had a very jolly mascot by the name of Captain Cod.
I wonder about you.
He spoke highly of yow too.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 10, 2022, 12:21:46 PM
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on June 10, 2022, 12:28:30 PM
Two things, cba quoting people. Firstly, I'm pretty sure I can say there's not been any lions in Scotland since at least the end of the last ice age. And secondly, didn't Millwall adopt their lion after beating us? Or losing to us? Or was it Chelsea? One of those four outcomes, anyway.
I thought Millwall’s lion badge and shirt colours was a nod to their Scottish founders. Or something
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 10, 2022, 12:30:17 PM
Firstly, I'm pretty sure I can say there's not been any lions in Scotland since at least the end of the last ice age.
I'm also pretty sure there have never been any unicorns in Scotland, doesn't stop it being their national animal.
Post by: Clampy on June 10, 2022, 12:36:25 PM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on June 10, 2022, 12:43:51 PM
I don't mind swapping away from a lion to an animal that's genuinely brave. Lions aren't. It's a 500lb cat with razor sharp claws and teeth that hunts in packs, has no natural predators, and enjoys nothing more than a nice nap after dinner. Your average garden bird-table raiding squirrel shows more bollocks.
Honey Badger maybe? They're double-hard bastards
Post by: dave.woodhall on June 10, 2022, 12:45:52 PM
Whats the elephant on the Coventry Badge all about anyway?
There's an elephant on the city's coat of arms. It's something to do with medieval times. Apparently there used to be an elephant reservation where the cathedral is now but the council knocked it down.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 10, 2022, 12:53:36 PM
Perhaps an adder, or a water boatman.
Post by: Mister E on June 10, 2022, 01:49:00 PM
We first wore the Lion Rampant in 1878, though not sure if it was worn as a one-off, occasionally or in all our matches. I can't find any examples of anyone using it earlier, most clubs, including Villa, didn't bother with any sort of badge until well into the twentieth century.I rather assumed that our adoption of the lion was linked to our Scottish connections - McGregor / Ramsay - back in the late 1870's.
Was surprised the other day to see that we regularly used to play in red and white as our home colours in the 1900s. For some reason the claret and blue was heavier and so not suited to the warmer months.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 10, 2022, 01:57:51 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 10, 2022, 02:20:33 PM
And secondly, didn't Millwall adopt their lion after beating us? Or losing to us? Or was it Chelsea? One of those four outcomes, anyway.
I thought Millwall’s lion badge and shirt colours was a nod to their Scottish founders. Or something
I thought so too but apparently not.
Quote from: Wiki
The club crest has been a rampant lion since 1936, which was also introduced by Charlie Hewitt. There have been many variations of the lion; the first was a single red lion, often mistakenly said to be chosen because of the club's Scottish roots. The lion bore a striking resemblance to signs used by pubs named The Red Lion. From 1956 to 1974 Millwall's crest was two leaping red lions facing each other.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 10, 2022, 02:27:22 PM
"The passing of time has led to many popular myths regarding football clubs up and down the land and Millwall are no exception. Their ‘Lion rampant’ club crest and Lions nickname are popularly believed to have come from the club’s Scottish roots. The true origins of how Millwall came to be lions actually stems from this epic encounter with Aston Villa over a Century ago."
Read on at
https://thegiantkillers.co.uk/1900-millwall-athletic
Post by: nigel on June 10, 2022, 02:41:09 PM
Looks familiar
(https://img.staticdj.com/6c9121e224b88c3548424c94deb6ff87_750x.jpg)
Change the white to pale blue and the red, black & amber to claret, with a small blue gap between the stripes. That would be a lovely away top.
Or, just change the stripes to claret and blue.
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on June 10, 2022, 02:41:11 PM
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on June 10, 2022, 02:58:11 PM
Looks familiar
(https://img.staticdj.com/6c9121e224b88c3548424c94deb6ff87_750x.jpg)
Change the white to pale blue and the red, black & amber to claret, with a small blue gap between the stripes. That would be a lovely away top.
Or, just change the stripes to claret and blue.
Or... all claret, three shades of blue, and make it the home kit 😈
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on June 10, 2022, 02:59:22 PM
I don't mind swapping away from a lion to an animal that's genuinely brave. Lions aren't. It's a 500lb cat with razor sharp claws and teeth that hunts in packs, has no natural predators, and enjoys nothing more than a nice nap after dinner. Your average garden bird-table raiding squirrel shows more bollocks.
Honey Badger maybe? They're double-hard bastards
Absolute nutters. Although aren't hippos meant to be the world's most dangerous animal anyway? Stick with the big daft bastards.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 10, 2022, 03:04:14 PM
Change the white to pale blue and the red, black & amber to claret, with a small blue gap between the stripes. That would be a lovely away top.
Or, just change the stripes to claret and blue.
Or... all claret, three shades of blue, and make it the home kit 😈
Wouldn't work, would be too messy with the sponsor's logo.
Similarly this is one of my favourite non-Villa kits of recent years. https://www.futfanatics.net/adidas-mexico-away-2018-jersey
Would love to see it with light blue instead of green but the logo would ruin the clean design. Fine for international teams though.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on June 10, 2022, 03:08:56 PM
I like that Mexico kit.
Post by: Risso on June 10, 2022, 03:38:31 PM
Similarly this is one of my favourite non-Villa kits of recent years. https://www.futfanatics.net/adidas-mexico-away-2018-jersey
Would love to see it with light blue instead of green but the logo would ruin the clean design. Fine for international teams though.
Same here. I liked it so much I bought one and regularly wear it for 5 aside.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on June 10, 2022, 03:39:28 PM
I've never seen or noticed one at the blues(https://i.ibb.co/GThQPrZ/OIP.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)
Beau Brummie
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on June 10, 2022, 03:43:31 PM
Post by: Rory on June 10, 2022, 03:48:02 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/KxyvfKH/R.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YBjs10G)
That's brilliant. A mascot so shit it has to have an explanation of what it is written on it.
Post by: Dogtanian on June 10, 2022, 05:07:02 PM
I've never seen or noticed one at the blues(https://i.ibb.co/GThQPrZ/OIP.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)
Beau Brummie
Actually yeah, I have seen this chap about. Poor hound.
Post by: Dogtanian on June 10, 2022, 05:08:21 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/KxyvfKH/R.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YBjs10G)
That’s just absolutely bloody awful. Did they put snot trails on it in winter?
Post by: ChicagoLion on June 12, 2022, 04:41:07 PM
I wonder if they will last the season.
Post by: The Man With A Stick on June 12, 2022, 04:54:17 PM
Cazoo has just posted a £330million loss on Sales of £668 million, costs are £643 million and that takes some doing and is down to its huge marketing spend.
I wonder if they will last the season.
They're sponsoring everything under the sun, including all the major snooker events (including the World Championship from next season).
Post by: ChicagoLion on June 12, 2022, 05:02:47 PM
It looks like a classic OPM gamble, raised $1billion and has seen its market valuation go down 90%.Cazoo has just posted a £330million loss on Sales of £668 million, costs are £643 million and that takes some doing and is down to its huge marketing spend.
I wonder if they will last the season.
They're sponsoring everything under the sun, including all the major snooker events (including the World Championship from next season).
Post by: dave.woodhall on June 12, 2022, 05:18:36 PM
Post by: eamonn on June 12, 2022, 05:33:06 PM
Post by: Risso on June 12, 2022, 05:42:36 PM
Post by: N'ZMAV on June 12, 2022, 05:50:20 PM
Cazoo has just posted a £330million loss on Sales of £668 million, costs are £643 million and that takes some doing and is down to its huge marketing spend.I know someone who works for them, well, did; he was made redundant last week.
I wonder if they will last the season.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 12, 2022, 06:56:06 PM
Nothing bad has happened to Muller as far as I know.
Think he's confusing it with The Ex-Files.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 12, 2022, 07:05:38 PM
Nothing bad has happened to Muller as far as I know.
☹️
https://www.espn.co.uk/football/germany-ger/story/4454547/bayern-munichgermany-legend-gerd-muller-dies
Post by: dave.woodhall on June 12, 2022, 07:10:10 PM
Post by: Exeter 77 on June 12, 2022, 07:21:54 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 12, 2022, 07:34:52 PM
I thought Muller had gone the same way as the others. My mistake.
Dina Asher-Smith won't be impressed with you. :)
Post by: N'ZMAV on June 12, 2022, 07:38:53 PM
We really are the kiss of death to many of our shirt sponsors. How many of them are still around? Muller, FXPro, 32Red? Are W88 still a company in their own right? Even Acorns had financial issues after they were on Villa shirts.I liked the Acorns arrangement
Post by: Exeter 77 on June 12, 2022, 07:54:56 PM
So did I but they had financial problems shortly afterwards probably because of what at that point was called the 'Credit Crunch'. I remember reading somewhere at the time the link to Villa may have raised their profile to the extent they had more requests for help than they could cope withWe really are the kiss of death to many of our shirt sponsors. How many of them are still around? Muller, FXPro, 32Red? Are W88 still a company in their own right? Even Acorns had financial issues after they were on Villa shirts.I liked the Acorns arrangement
Post by: AV82EC on June 12, 2022, 09:06:32 PM
We really are the kiss of death to many of our shirt sponsors. How many of them are still around? Muller, FXPro, 32Red? Are W88 still a company in their own right? Even Acorns had financial issues after they were on Villa shirts.I liked the Acorns arrangement
It was a great gesture but commercially extremely naive.
Post by: eamonn on June 12, 2022, 09:17:48 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 12, 2022, 09:52:44 PM
Post by: Virgil Caine on June 12, 2022, 10:04:29 PM
What happened to the cows of DWS?
If memory serves then DWS were acquired by Aberdeen Asset Management who recently spent a fortune on rebranding the company name after acquiring Standard Life, the result being the inspired ABRDN- I’ll have a vowel please Carol
Post by: Drummond on June 12, 2022, 11:16:39 PM
I thought Muller had gone the same way as the others. My mistake.
Go stand in the corner.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on June 13, 2022, 06:11:11 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 13, 2022, 10:05:55 AM
Make a massive loss? Cazoo yeah you can.
It's the Motor way!
Post by: nigel on June 13, 2022, 10:06:49 AM
https://shop.avfc.co.uk/en/aston-villa-short-sleeve-ringer-t-shirt-oatmeal-mens/p-8946773131680436+z-85-312056012?_ref=p-DLP:m-GRID:i-r4c1:po-13
Post by: ChicagoLion on June 13, 2022, 10:08:21 AM
Claret and blue trim, V or Round neck and this would be the perfect away topWhat would?
(http://www.shop.avfc.co.uk/en/aston-villa-short-sleeve-ringer-t-shirt-oatmeal-mens/p-8946773131680436+z-85-312056012?_ref=p-DLP:m-GRID:i-r4c1:po-13)
Post by: nigel on June 13, 2022, 10:09:31 AM
Claret and blue trim, V or Round neck and this would be the perfect away topWhat would?
(http://www.shop.avfc.co.uk/en/aston-villa-short-sleeve-ringer-t-shirt-oatmeal-mens/p-8946773131680436+z-85-312056012?_ref=p-DLP:m-GRID:i-r4c1:po-13)
Having a mare trying to put a photo on 🙄
Best I can do at the moment
https://shop.avfc.co.uk/en/aston-villa-short-sleeve-ringer-t-shirt-oatmeal-mens/p-8946773131680436+z-85-312056012?_ref=p-DLP:m-GRID:i-r4c1:po-13
Post by: chrisw1 on June 13, 2022, 10:20:57 AM
Claret and blue trim, V or Round neck and this would be the perfect away topWhat would?
(http://www.shop.avfc.co.uk/en/aston-villa-short-sleeve-ringer-t-shirt-oatmeal-mens/p-8946773131680436+z-85-312056012?_ref=p-DLP:m-GRID:i-r4c1:po-13)
Having a mare trying to put a photo on 🙄
Best I can do at the moment
https://shop.avfc.co.uk/en/aston-villa-short-sleeve-ringer-t-shirt-oatmeal-mens/p-8946773131680436+z-85-312056012?_ref=p-DLP:m-GRID:i-r4c1:po-13
(https://i.ibb.co/b1jRF0M/download.jpg) (https://ibb.co/b1jRF0M)
Post by: Brend'Watkins on June 13, 2022, 10:21:05 AM
I thought Muller had gone the same way as the others. My mistake.
Go stand in the corner.
Wasn't their CEO at the time we were sponsored by them a bit fascist or something? I remember reading something in my German Language night school course about him to that effect. They lost my business after that revelation and I quite liked their Yogurts with the corner of fruit puree.
Post by: nigel on June 13, 2022, 10:22:10 AM
Claret and blue trim, V or Round neck and this would be the perfect away topWhat would?
(http://www.shop.avfc.co.uk/en/aston-villa-short-sleeve-ringer-t-shirt-oatmeal-mens/p-8946773131680436+z-85-312056012?_ref=p-DLP:m-GRID:i-r4c1:po-13)
Having a mare trying to put a photo on 🙄
Best I can do at the moment
https://shop.avfc.co.uk/en/aston-villa-short-sleeve-ringer-t-shirt-oatmeal-mens/p-8946773131680436+z-85-312056012?_ref=p-DLP:m-GRID:i-r4c1:po-13
(https://i.ibb.co/b1jRF0M/download.jpg) (https://ibb.co/b1jRF0M)
Excellent, cheers, bud
Post by: chrisw1 on June 13, 2022, 10:23:59 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 13, 2022, 10:25:41 AM
Post by: paul_e on June 13, 2022, 12:11:54 PM
Not for me. I want "ASTON VILLA" written on the shirts, again. It's the most beautiful name in world football, why would you not show it off?
Why not both? Aston above, Villa below, get rid of the rest of the badge, have it all in 1 colour so you can change the colour to fit the shirt it's on. I guess the argument then would be whether it's light blue or yellow on the home shirts.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 13, 2022, 12:34:10 PM
Not for me. I want "ASTON VILLA" written on the shirts, again. It's the most beautiful name in world football, why would you not show it off?
Why not both? Aston above, Villa below, get rid of the rest of the badge, have it all in 1 colour so you can change the colour to fit the shirt it's on. I guess the argument then would be whether it's light blue or yellow on the home shirts.
Light blue please.
Post by: Dogtanian on June 13, 2022, 12:37:44 PM
Wasn't their CEO at the time we were sponsored by them a bit fascist or something? I remember reading something in my German Language night school course about him to that effect. They lost my business after that revelation and I quite liked their Yogurts with the corner of fruit puree.
Ahh, the kiwi & gooseberry fruit corner was awesome and truly missed, along with Pyramints and Ketchips.
Post by: Gareth on June 13, 2022, 05:27:35 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 13, 2022, 05:30:08 PM
Not for me. I want "ASTON VILLA" written on the shirts, again. It's the most beautiful name in world football, why would you not show it off?
Why not both? Aston above, Villa below, get rid of the rest of the badge, have it all in 1 colour so you can change the colour to fit the shirt it's on. I guess the argument then would be whether it's light blue or yellow on the home shirts.
Would certainly be better than the current eyesore.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on June 13, 2022, 06:15:11 PM
If you want to see our new home kit just look on the new lad Rory Wilson Instagram storiesCan't see owt
Post by: Si on June 13, 2022, 06:18:55 PM
If you want to see our new home kit just look on the new lad Rory Wilson Instagram storiesThat's a photoshopped kappa shirt
Post by: PhilVill on June 14, 2022, 09:07:18 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on June 14, 2022, 10:04:55 PM
The England cricket gear looks lovely so hopefully the gear for us will also be as nice.Too white
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 14, 2022, 10:37:43 PM
The England cricket gear looks lovely so hopefully the gear for us will also be as nice.
As AAC says, wrong shade of white.
Post by: LeeB on June 14, 2022, 11:01:05 PM
Not for me. I want "ASTON VILLA" written on the shirts, again. It's the most beautiful name in world football, why would you not show it off?
On a crest with 'Prepared' underneath, as per Trinity Road stand gable. No need for the name, fucking google it if you don't know mate.
Post by: Villan82 on June 14, 2022, 11:07:26 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 14, 2022, 11:15:54 PM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on June 14, 2022, 11:17:42 PM
I don't like the motto "Prepared", but I do want a gable again.
Agreed. I'd like to see it replaced with "I didn't even revise".
Post by: Gary Penrice on June 15, 2022, 01:59:00 PM
(https://assets.change.org/photos/6/kt/yc/jZKTYcIwifVkuIA-800x450-noPad.jpg?1528222892)
I cannot for the life of me understand any opposition to reverting to this crest. It is a masterpiece of simple design and superior to almost every other crest in football.
What he said!
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 15, 2022, 03:03:00 PM
Post by: Drummond on June 15, 2022, 03:21:35 PM
Post by: nigel on June 15, 2022, 07:26:31 PM
I like that a lot!
Agree, it’s really nice
Post by: pauliewalnuts on June 15, 2022, 07:48:36 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 15, 2022, 08:02:26 PM
Post by: Smirker on June 15, 2022, 09:50:42 PM
One of the world's biggest brands. Cadbury to Villa should be like Pirelli to Inter and Phillips to PSV.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 15, 2022, 10:15:11 PM
Post by: Smirker on June 15, 2022, 10:16:12 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 15, 2022, 10:18:43 PM
Wankers.
My sponsor of choice.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 15, 2022, 10:19:30 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 15, 2022, 10:28:26 PM
Moments ago, I discovered that Flakes are now made in the middle east. Fuck Cadbury.
Do you think they show the ads over there?
Post by: VILLA MOLE on June 15, 2022, 10:30:45 PM
I'm gonna guess because we want loads of money and Cadbury won't pay it.
they cadbury shweppes now ?
Post by: paul_e on June 15, 2022, 11:00:36 PM
I'm gonna guess because we want loads of money and Cadbury won't pay it.
they cadbury shweppes now ?
They're part of kraft.
Post by: Sdwbvf on June 15, 2022, 11:19:22 PM
Post by: stevo_st on June 16, 2022, 02:14:31 AM
Post by: Joe S on June 16, 2022, 07:07:19 AM
Keep up. Kraft spun loads off as Modelez then merged with Heinz. Cadbury is mondelez now.
Yes. Kraft split themselves into various companies. Mondelēz International became the snack food business whilst Kraft Foods retains the grocery brands etc.
Given our sadim touch with main sponsors I can fully understand why Cadbury would politely decline to show any interest.
Post by: nigel on June 16, 2022, 10:22:46 AM
I'm gonna guess because we want loads of money and Cadbury won't pay it.
Would you cope with a purple kit 😂
Post by: Gary Penrice on June 16, 2022, 12:40:23 PM
I'm gonna guess because we want loads of money and Cadbury won't pay it.
Would you cope with a purple kit 😂
A purple kit with orange trim would be a thing of beauty. 8)
Post by: LeeB on June 16, 2022, 01:08:52 PM
I'm gonna guess because we want loads of money and Cadbury won't pay it.
Would you cope with a purple kit 😂
A purple kit with orange trim would be a thing of beauty. 8)
And kids, this is why crack is bad
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on June 16, 2022, 01:11:53 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 16, 2022, 01:18:25 PM
Post by: nigel on June 16, 2022, 04:08:22 PM
I'm gonna guess because we want loads of money and Cadbury won't pay it.
Would you cope with a purple kit 😂
A purple kit with orange trim would be a thing of beauty. 8)
For obvious reasons, we couldn’t have a purple with orange trim away top
But, Orange with Purple trim…
Post by: Dogtanian on June 16, 2022, 04:14:03 PM
Purple is horrible. Our white and purple quarters kit was a crime against humanity
The white and purple quarter one is one of my favourite shirts. I may very well get married in it.
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on June 16, 2022, 04:23:44 PM
Purple is horrible. Our white and purple quarters kit was a crime against humanity
The white and purple quarter one is one of my favourite shirts. I may very well get married in it.
Well I'm not marrying you wearing that
Post by: ChicagoLion on June 16, 2022, 04:31:04 PM
classPurple is horrible. Our white and purple quarters kit was a crime against humanity
The white and purple quarter one is one of my favourite shirts. I may very well get married in it.
Post by: Gary Penrice on June 16, 2022, 05:15:31 PM
I'm gonna guess because we want loads of money and Cadbury won't pay it.
Would you cope with a purple kit 😂
A purple kit with orange trim would be a thing of beauty. 8)
For obvious reasons, we couldn’t have a purple with orange trim away top
But, Orange with Purple trim…
A fair point,well made......orange with purple trim eh?
Hope Castore are reading this.
Post by: paul_e on June 16, 2022, 05:33:22 PM
Post by: eamonn on June 16, 2022, 05:55:58 PM
Wankers.
My sponsor of choice.
Isn't that who Lineker/Lesta sold themselves to?
Post by: Rory on June 16, 2022, 06:23:13 PM
I'm gonna guess because we want loads of money and Cadbury won't pay it.
Would you cope with a purple kit 😂
A purple kit with orange trim would be a thing of beauty. 8)
For obvious reasons, we couldn’t have a purple with orange trim away top
But, Orange with Purple trim…
A fair point,well made......orange with purple trim eh?
Hope Castore are reading this.
Captain could wear a sash instead of an armband, change the badge to include a little bowler hat on the lion.
Post by: andyh on June 16, 2022, 08:42:17 PM
Its plain, it’s simple, It’s a thing of beauty.
https://twitter.com/liambryan02/status/1537516419444887553?s=20&t=Dkk12ePX-mUwCSMU4BC8lg
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on June 16, 2022, 08:57:46 PM
Shush, you like the Hummel pink and purple stripes shirt, you scumbag. That quartered one was nice.
Shut it you, or I'll ask Stevie G to play 5 at the back all next season
Post by: charleeco7 on June 16, 2022, 09:12:02 PM
There is picture of the away shirt doing the rounds.
Its plain, it’s simple, It’s a thing of beauty.
https://twitter.com/liambryan02/status/1537516419444887553?s=20&t=Dkk12ePX-mUwCSMU4BC8lg
It’s a cracker that.
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on June 16, 2022, 09:20:21 PM
Even that badge looks pretty decent!
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 16, 2022, 09:21:43 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 16, 2022, 09:22:18 PM
There is picture of the away shirt doing the rounds.
Its plain, it’s simple, It’s a thing of beauty.
https://twitter.com/liambryan02/status/1537516419444887553?s=20&t=Dkk12ePX-mUwCSMU4BC8lg
It’s a cracker that.
It's okay, needs more claret on the collar and the sleeves look very wide. Hopefully there's a long sleeve version with claret cuffs.
Post by: Smirker on June 16, 2022, 09:23:08 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FVZR6RtWUAAeYMo?format=jpg&name=360x360)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FVZR6eNXwAADz0O?format=jpg&name=360x360)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FVZR6rWXEAAOKMt?format=jpg&name=360x360)
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 16, 2022, 09:27:58 PM
Post by: Smirker on June 16, 2022, 09:33:04 PM
Post by: Dogtanian on June 16, 2022, 09:33:27 PM
Purple is horrible. Our white and purple quarters kit was a crime against humanity
The white and purple quarter one is one of my favourite shirts. I may very well get married in it.
Well I'm not marrying you wearing that
I’m an absolute vision in purple and white I’ll have you know! ;D
Post by: Dogtanian on June 16, 2022, 09:37:56 PM
There is picture of the away shirt doing the rounds.
Its plain, it’s simple, It’s a thing of beauty.
https://twitter.com/liambryan02/status/1537516419444887553?s=20&t=Dkk12ePX-mUwCSMU4BC8lg
That is nice. Though I prefer the blue away top from season before last.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 16, 2022, 10:00:05 PM
Post by: Rory on June 16, 2022, 10:04:17 PM
I want to look at whatever the shirt is looking at. Ding-dong.
It knows Tyrone will be getting inside of it soon.
Post by: Dave P on June 16, 2022, 10:48:39 PM
https://twitter.com/villareport/status/1537552066729721856?s=21&t=K33X7uREe22oWTdM0-du5A
Post by: Dave P on June 16, 2022, 10:49:07 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 16, 2022, 11:20:05 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/SBkHKtL/E80-EE2-B7-EBEE-4-E29-91-B8-363344-AAE572.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SBkHKtL)
(https://i.ibb.co/wwM7mR7/119-E11-B4-566-E-4-E2-D-8580-BB3-A9067-D7-A7.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wwM7mR7)
(https://i.ibb.co/2tS9knk/3080088-B-14-D7-4-DFD-831-C-444427-FC74-FE.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2tS9knk)
(https://i.ibb.co/kqDxHCn/EBE9-ED5-A-18-A2-47-E9-B856-4-B461-BD8-E55-F.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kqDxHCn)
Post by: Villan82 on June 16, 2022, 11:25:23 PM
Have to say, I love the simplicity of them
Agree. We have had too many kits with too much going on- pinstripes, chequered, macron men, kappa twins.
This looks like a more classic kit and I love classic villa kits.
Would love a remake of the mid 90s reebok kits.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 16, 2022, 11:43:00 PM
I'd love us to go as bold as a genuine orange away kit.
I think that shipped had sailed once we got rid of Terry.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 16, 2022, 11:46:39 PM
The white and purple quarter one is one of my favourite shirts. I may very well get married in it.
I liked that one, looked good in the flesh. Wouldn't mind an all dark purple away kit in the Fiorentina mould. No orange though, too reminiscent of Wolves. ;)
Post by: Rory on June 16, 2022, 11:48:07 PM
The white and purple quarter one is one of my favourite shirts. I may very well get married in it.
I liked that one, looked good in the flesh. Wouldn't mind an all dark purple away kit in the Fiorentina mould. No orange though, too reminiscent of Wolves. ;)
I love Fiorentina kits. Don't think it would suit us, though.
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on June 17, 2022, 08:20:10 AM
Might do the old man thing and buy it at the end of the season, when it's on sale.
Post by: darren woolley on June 17, 2022, 08:33:33 AM
Post by: nigel on June 17, 2022, 08:55:58 AM
There is picture of the away shirt doing the rounds.
Its plain, it’s simple, It’s a thing of beauty.
https://twitter.com/liambryan02/status/1537516419444887553?s=20&t=Dkk12ePX-mUwCSMU4BC8lg
It’s a cracker that.
It's okay, needs more claret on the collar and the sleeves look very wide. Hopefully there's a long sleeve version with claret cuffs.
It’s the minimal claret trim that makes it look classy
Post by: nigel on June 17, 2022, 08:58:20 AM
They are both absolutely solid.
(https://i.ibb.co/SBkHKtL/E80-EE2-B7-EBEE-4-E29-91-B8-363344-AAE572.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SBkHKtL)
(https://i.ibb.co/wwM7mR7/119-E11-B4-566-E-4-E2-D-8580-BB3-A9067-D7-A7.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wwM7mR7)
(https://i.ibb.co/2tS9knk/3080088-B-14-D7-4-DFD-831-C-444427-FC74-FE.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2tS9knk)
(https://i.ibb.co/kqDxHCn/EBE9-ED5-A-18-A2-47-E9-B856-4-B461-BD8-E55-F.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kqDxHCn)
The away one is class, and I really like this one, too
Please note cdbf 😂
Post by: German James on June 17, 2022, 09:10:29 AM
They are both absolutely solid.
(https://i.ibb.co/SBkHKtL/E80-EE2-B7-EBEE-4-E29-91-B8-363344-AAE572.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SBkHKtL)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FVZR6DcWYAA7QoR?format=jpg&name=360x360)I like them both. Although I wish they'd finished off the sleeves on the home shirt with a thin claret line, as on the away version.
Post by: LeeB on June 17, 2022, 09:12:09 AM
Post by: paul_e on June 17, 2022, 09:29:32 AM
On that basis I'd say this is as good a set of kits as we've had for a long time.
Post by: Risso on June 17, 2022, 09:51:52 AM
Post by: andyh on June 17, 2022, 09:58:48 AM
Those with a keen eye for fashion like me will notice how the neck on the shirt mirrors the shape of the wings on the Castore logo. A nice little bit of attention to detail.Very astute.
So, does my bum look big in this ?
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 17, 2022, 10:03:07 AM
Those with a keen eye for fashion like me will notice how the neck on the shirt mirrors the shape of the wings on the Castore logo. A nice little bit of attention to detail.
Well spotted, Gok Wan.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 17, 2022, 10:12:23 AM
Post by: Risso on June 17, 2022, 10:14:49 AM
Those with a keen eye for fashion like me will notice how the neck on the shirt mirrors the shape of the wings on the Castore logo. A nice little bit of attention to detail.Very astute.
So, does my bum look big in this ?
Positively John McGinn-esque.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 17, 2022, 10:21:25 AM
It's okay, needs more claret on the collar and the sleeves look very wide. Hopefully there's a long sleeve version with claret cuffs.
It’s the minimal claret trim that makes it look classy
The minimal claret works well on the body but just needs a bit more on the collar and cuffs. Hopefully we'll see that on the long-sleeved version.
Post by: Drummond on June 17, 2022, 10:24:24 AM
Those with a keen eye for fashion like me will notice how the neck on the shirt mirrors the shape of the wings on the Castore logo. A nice little bit of attention to detail.
Well spotted, Gok Wan.
The k is at the end of the wrong word.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on June 17, 2022, 10:48:23 AM
https://www.3retro.com/newin/newin/newin/942_Burnley-1980-Away-Umbro-shirt.html
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 17, 2022, 10:55:50 AM
I always thought our late 70’s Umbro away kit was untouchable but I actually think this is a contender. Identical in style.
https://www.3retro.com/newin/newin/newin/942_Burnley-1980-Away-Umbro-shirt.html
I hate our yellow away kits buy that is a stunning shirt. It's a nice rich shade of yellow and the claret & blue works well with it, topped off with the overly ornate, embroidered crest which seems just right.
Post by: Villan82 on June 17, 2022, 10:57:58 AM
Post by: Hookeysmith on June 17, 2022, 11:40:21 AM
They are both absolutely solid.
(https://i.ibb.co/SBkHKtL/E80-EE2-B7-EBEE-4-E29-91-B8-363344-AAE572.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SBkHKtL)(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FVZR6DcWYAA7QoR?format=jpg&name=360x360)I like them both. Although I wish they'd finished off the sleeves on the home shirt with a thin claret line, as on the away version.
Just my opinion of course but.....
Home - a bit boring - i will wait till i see it in the flesh
Away - bit too West Ham for me - but again might look good live.
I wonder if we are to have the Professional and fat bloke versions again
Post by: Steve67 on June 17, 2022, 11:41:21 AM
Post by: Stu on June 17, 2022, 11:41:51 AM
Post by: eamonn on June 17, 2022, 11:46:20 AM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on June 17, 2022, 12:14:14 PM
edit: I'm also a bit colour blind so it might be just me.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 17, 2022, 12:53:14 PM
The only issue I have with the home shirt is that it doesn't look very claret. It might be just the picture not fully picking up the colour but it does look a bit rustic to me. Hope I'm wrong.
edit: I'm also a bit colour blind so it might be just me.
It's not just you, the claret looks a bit 'weak' but it might be the lighting. Preferred the vibrant shade of claret in the 'Luke' shirt.
Post by: Yeltzer on June 17, 2022, 01:10:50 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 17, 2022, 01:11:30 PM
Post by: Drummond on June 17, 2022, 01:12:24 PM
Tommy Jordan (AVFC Communications Director) has confirmed on Twitter that these are fake and not the real shirts
But almost inevitably identical to the real thing.
Post by: Nev on June 17, 2022, 01:13:59 PM
Tommy Jordan (AVFC Communications Director) has confirmed on Twitter that these are fake and not the real shirts
The name Tommy Jordan sounds fake as well.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 17, 2022, 01:15:10 PM
Post by: Flin5tone on June 17, 2022, 01:54:27 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 17, 2022, 02:24:05 PM
Tommy Jordan (AVFC Communications Director) has confirmed on Twitter that these are fake and not the real shirts
You'd imagine that someone called Jordan would know if it's fake.
Post by: Dogtanian on June 17, 2022, 02:41:33 PM
Tommy Jordan (AVFC Communications Director) has confirmed on Twitter that these are fake and not the real shirts
You'd imagine that someone called Jordan would know if it's fake.
;D
Post by: Dogtanian on June 17, 2022, 02:44:09 PM
In fact, it looked so good, I was awed by it at Burnley away and poured mustard all down the front of mine. I've now bought a second one and I am keeping it all wrapped up and pristine for posterity.
Post by: Drummond on June 17, 2022, 03:14:54 PM
These new ones give me some hope though.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 17, 2022, 08:05:22 PM
https://www.footyheadlines.com/2022/05/aston-villa-22-23-home-away-third-kits.html
Post by: Three Spires Villa on June 18, 2022, 08:30:39 AM
Post by: Dazvillain on June 18, 2022, 08:36:27 AM
I think they are the kits, wonder why the Club said they weren’t?Trying to deny based on contractual release date not arrived, penalties for leaking ?
Post by: PeterWithe on June 18, 2022, 08:53:25 AM
Tommy Jordan (AVFC Communications Director) has confirmed on Twitter that these are fake and not the real shirts
Real ones have stripes.
Post by: nigel on June 18, 2022, 09:16:38 AM
Post by: Dazvillain on June 18, 2022, 09:18:27 AM
Tommy Jordan (AVFC Communications Director) has confirmed on Twitter that these are fake and not the real shirts
Real ones have stripes.
Didn’t realise that, but yes you can see a subtle shaded stripe in the blue second strip from the link above. I’m also glad about that being the second strip colour (other than white which are usually my preference), as opposed to the black/yellow one which I’d read somewhere else was second strip
Post by: aldridgeboy on June 18, 2022, 11:25:23 AM
One thing I don’t get is the modern obsession with stripes , even if subtle. What’s wrong with plain ?
Post by: LukeJames on June 18, 2022, 11:44:00 AM
Post by: darren woolley on June 18, 2022, 01:42:42 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 18, 2022, 01:43:40 PM
I really like all three I wonder how they fit being a portly figure that I am.
Think Castore do up to a 5XL so you should be fine.
Post by: Villan82 on June 24, 2022, 10:01:48 AM
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2022/june/24/aston-villa-club-crest-review/
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 24, 2022, 10:08:22 AM
Quote from: Pravda
There are a number of elements we’ll look at. The shape; could a more rounded badge have more impact and work better across different places it exists, for example? Is the balance of colour right? Also, how should we use our name? Is it ‘AVFC’ or should we be using Aston Villa, given how distinctive a name it is? This isn’t a process of starting from scratch, it’s a process of thinking about the role of each element so it comes together in the strongest of ways to represent us brilliantly.
Post by: Small Rodent on June 24, 2022, 10:42:19 AM
https://shop.mancity.com/gb/en/manchester-city-home-jersey-2022-23-with-custom-printing/701221508AF001220.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organicshopping&gclid=CjwKCAjwwdWVBhA4EiwAjcYJEChjhbZVAHtl-hczqEpGfvSwV7TerZryHgYSy9Jw_FB177WiwRJSwRoCig0QAvD_BwE (https://shop.mancity.com/gb/en/manchester-city-home-jersey-2022-23-with-custom-printing/701221508AF001220.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organicshopping&gclid=CjwKCAjwwdWVBhA4EiwAjcYJEChjhbZVAHtl-hczqEpGfvSwV7TerZryHgYSy9Jw_FB177WiwRJSwRoCig0QAvD_BwE)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 24, 2022, 11:05:17 AM
Manchester City's new kits are rather nice and retro.
Yes, that's a nice kit and looks like it's good quality.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on June 24, 2022, 12:35:04 PM
Post by: chrisw1 on June 24, 2022, 12:45:18 PM
Shame about the Puma badge being so prominent, but yes otherwise very nice.Manchester City's new kits are rather nice and retro.
Yes, that's a nice kit and looks like it's good quality.
Post by: paul_e on June 24, 2022, 01:05:11 PM
Manchester City's new kits are rather nice and retro.
https://shop.mancity.com/gb/en/manchester-city-home-jersey-2022-23-with-custom-printing/701221508AF001220.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organicshopping&gclid=CjwKCAjwwdWVBhA4EiwAjcYJEChjhbZVAHtl-hczqEpGfvSwV7TerZryHgYSy9Jw_FB177WiwRJSwRoCig0QAvD_BwE (https://shop.mancity.com/gb/en/manchester-city-home-jersey-2022-23-with-custom-printing/701221508AF001220.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organicshopping&gclid=CjwKCAjwwdWVBhA4EiwAjcYJEChjhbZVAHtl-hczqEpGfvSwV7TerZryHgYSy9Jw_FB177WiwRJSwRoCig0QAvD_BwE)
I hate the stacking of the badge, kit supplier and sponsor down the middle of the shirt, looks really shit but the shirt itself is decent, not sure where the red on the sleeves and collar has come from though.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 24, 2022, 01:12:52 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 24, 2022, 01:22:05 PM
Manchester City's new kits are rather nice and retro.
I hate the stacking of the badge, kit supplier and sponsor down the middle of the shirt, looks really shit but the shirt itself is decent, not sure where the red on the sleeves and collar has come from though.
Think it's more redcurrant (or claret if you wish). They introduced it on their socks in 60s, have had it as their away shirt and from time to you'll see it on merchandise that colour wise could easily be Villa. Of course this season, it might be just to make Jack feel at home.
Post by: paul_e on June 24, 2022, 01:32:23 PM
Manchester City's new kits are rather nice and retro.
I hate the stacking of the badge, kit supplier and sponsor down the middle of the shirt, looks really shit but the shirt itself is decent, not sure where the red on the sleeves and collar has come from though.
Think it's more redcurrant (or claret if you wish). They introduced it on their socks in 60s, have had it as their away shirt and from time to you'll see it on merchandise that colour wise could easily be Villa. Of course this season, it might be just to make Jack feel at home.
I know it's not quite red but I don't remember ever seeing that on their home shirt before, I'm not saying it can't be there, just feels like a pretty bold change given how 'red vs blue' the clubs in Manchester can be.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 24, 2022, 01:35:03 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 24, 2022, 01:40:01 PM
They have had claret in their kits loads of times, and Man U have often worn blue away kits, too.
Yup, especially for the away kits, they eventually realised how beautiful claret and light blue is.
https://www.jdsports.ie/product/red-score-draw-manchester-city-fc-89-away-shirt/1220458_jdsportsie/?
https://eu.puma.com/ie/en/pd/manchester-city-f.c.-football-goalkeeper-short-sleeve-replica-jersey-men/765745.html?
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on June 24, 2022, 01:55:52 PM
Too Bordeaux-yThey have had claret in their kits loads of times, and Man U have often worn blue away kits, too.
Yup, especially for the away kits, they eventually realised how beautiful claret and light blue is.
https://www.jdsports.ie/product/red-score-draw-manchester-city-fc-89-away-shirt/1220458_jdsportsie/?
https://eu.puma.com/ie/en/pd/manchester-city-f.c.-football-goalkeeper-short-sleeve-replica-jersey-men/765745.html?
Post by: nigel on June 24, 2022, 02:13:18 PM
If the puma was somewhere else it would be nice. Not sure why he's in the middle, as Paul says. Badge in the middle is fine, like 1982. As an occasional change, though, not all the time.
An occasional change is good, a bit like all claret shirts then? 😉
Sorry, mate, couldn’t resist 😂
Post by: Hookeysmith on June 24, 2022, 03:08:26 PM
They have had claret in their kits loads of times, and Man U have often worn blue away kits, too.
Yup, especially for the away kits, they eventually realised how beautiful claret and light blue is.
https://www.jdsports.ie/product/red-score-draw-manchester-city-fc-89-away-shirt/1220458_jdsportsie/?
https://eu.puma.com/ie/en/pd/manchester-city-f.c.-football-goalkeeper-short-sleeve-replica-jersey-men/765745.html?
Why do the yute of today have to pull such stupid faces when they pose for a pic and act like they are auditioning for an episode of Top Boy? Its like the women sucking their cheeks in for a selfie.
Can no one actual;ly be themselves anymore?
God i am old :(
Post by: VILLA MOLE on June 24, 2022, 03:58:31 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 24, 2022, 05:24:43 PM
If the puma was somewhere else it would be nice. Not sure why he's in the middle, as Paul says. Badge in the middle is fine, like 1982. As an occasional change, though, not all the time.
An occasional change is good, a bit like all claret shirts then? 😉
Sorry, mate, couldn’t resist 😂
Sorry, there is no "occasional" place on The List.
Post by: paul_e on June 24, 2022, 05:41:00 PM
If the puma was somewhere else it would be nice. Not sure why he's in the middle, as Paul says. Badge in the middle is fine, like 1982. As an occasional change, though, not all the time.
An occasional change is good, a bit like all claret shirts then? 😉
Sorry, mate, couldn’t resist 😂
Sorry, there is no "occasional" place on The List.
He can join me.
Post by: Smirker on June 24, 2022, 08:48:13 PM
Post by: VinnieChase84 on June 24, 2022, 09:07:55 PM
Post by: Drummond on June 25, 2022, 12:05:53 AM
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on June 26, 2022, 12:36:38 PM
https://twitter.com/avfcofficial/status/1541016421538357248?s=21&t=q7EuqZtS0pnoxJVmvwCQAw
Post by: Dave P on June 26, 2022, 03:08:28 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 26, 2022, 03:11:32 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 26, 2022, 03:58:47 PM
Ever year we have blazing sunshine in June and nobody strutting about in new Villa kit because we are miles behind everyone else again.
CDBF in the meantime.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 26, 2022, 04:01:47 PM
Post by: Des Little on June 27, 2022, 09:15:15 AM
Post by: aldridgeboy on June 27, 2022, 09:20:17 AM
So this year's training stuff is pretty much a re-badged Kappa range with higher prices. Lovely.
That was my first thought when I just looked.
Post by: charleeco7 on June 27, 2022, 09:22:27 AM
So this year's training stuff is pretty much a re-badged Kappa range with higher prices. Lovely.
That wa any first thought when I just looked.
Agreed. It’s so similar, just a brand change and price increase.
Post by: VILLA MOLE on June 27, 2022, 09:23:03 AM
So this year's training stuff is pretty much a re-badged Kappa range with higher prices. Lovely.
That wa any first thought when I just looked.
when you bring out so much range so bloody frequently the variation is going to be limited
Post by: de bank on June 27, 2022, 09:25:12 AM
Post by: exigo on June 27, 2022, 09:28:56 AM
Nearly twice the price of the other clubs they manufacture for. No thanks.
Post by: Risso on June 27, 2022, 09:29:12 AM
Post by: London Villan on June 27, 2022, 09:30:00 AM
Post by: Flin5tone on June 27, 2022, 09:37:48 AM
£42 for a Vest. £45 for a child's Training T-Shirt.
Post by: Axl Rose on June 27, 2022, 09:42:31 AM
I say that, but having never done a days training in my life, I'm no expert on the price of such garments!
Post by: LeeB on June 27, 2022, 09:45:50 AM
Post by: Villan For Life on June 27, 2022, 10:12:26 AM
Post by: Drummond on June 27, 2022, 10:46:45 AM
I always trained in old rags myself, stuff that was relegated through time from my main wardrobe. I wore a pair of socks for decades that were from the 82 kit.
I had a pair of Le Coq Sportif socks with the double band round the ankle for many years. The heel would sit under the arch of my foot....
Post by: Drummond on June 27, 2022, 11:05:20 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/H7Y2tHs/Screenshot-20220627-110415.png) (https://ibb.co/H7Y2tHs)
Post by: olaftab on June 27, 2022, 11:16:19 AM
So this year's training stuff is pretty much a re-badged Kappa range with higher prices. Lovely.Don't you know there is war going on in Europe driving up season ticket costs and all other prices. ::)
Post by: manic-road on June 27, 2022, 11:26:47 AM
Post by: LeeB on June 27, 2022, 11:40:06 AM
I always trained in old rags myself, stuff that was relegated through time from my main wardrobe. I wore a pair of socks for decades that were from the 82 kit.
I had a pair of Le Coq Sportif socks with the double band round the ankle for many years. The heel would sit under the arch of my foot....
Yeah, exactly that! I think they were youth size, and I was in my mid-twenties.
Post by: Des Little on June 27, 2022, 11:42:30 AM
Post by: Pete3206 on June 27, 2022, 12:43:12 PM
Post by: VILLA MOLE on June 27, 2022, 12:54:24 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 27, 2022, 01:43:35 PM
So this year's training stuff is pretty much a re-badged Kappa range with higher prices. Lovely.Don't you know there is war going on in Europe driving up season ticket costs and all other prices. ::)
I'm afraid there's nothing that can be done, it's the "Putin Price Hike" (c) Joe Biden.
I'm not overly concerned, I'll just wait as I want the new (round) badge on my Villa gear. ;)
Post by: Nii Lamptey on June 27, 2022, 01:57:24 PM
Post by: Jon Crofts on June 27, 2022, 04:30:15 PM
Exact same top with a Wolves badge - £55
How come the £13 differential?
Post by: Risso on June 27, 2022, 04:47:20 PM
Staff training 1/4 zip midlayer top claret - £68
Exact same top with a Wolves badge - £55
How come the £13 differential?
The Wolves ones have piss stains on the front.
Post by: VinnieChase84 on June 27, 2022, 04:58:45 PM
Very commercial poor this is, it will be reflected in the piss poor sales I’m expecting
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 27, 2022, 05:04:05 PM
Staff training 1/4 zip midlayer top claret - £68
Exact same top with a Wolves badge - £55
How come the £13 differential?
The Wolves ones have piss stains on the front.
Also I think most people realise you have to pay a bit of a premium for a good claret.
Post by: exigo on June 27, 2022, 05:25:26 PM
Post by: Chris Smith on June 27, 2022, 05:30:27 PM
Post by: LeeB on June 27, 2022, 05:30:38 PM
Staff training 1/4 zip midlayer top claret - £68
Exact same top with a Wolves badge - £55
How come the £13 differential?
The Wolves ones have piss stains on the front.
And they're made of polyester
Post by: dave.woodhall on June 27, 2022, 06:24:19 PM
Staff training 1/4 zip midlayer top claret - £68
Exact same top with a Wolves badge - £55
How come the £13 differential?
The Wolves ones have piss stains on the front.
Saves time.
Post by: Dave P on June 27, 2022, 08:14:54 PM
Staff training 1/4 zip midlayer top claret - £68
Exact same top with a Wolves badge - £55
How come the £13 differential?
Levels. Mind the gap.
Post by: cdward on June 27, 2022, 10:52:11 PM
This selection is just a copy and paste of the Kappa gear, plus everything has the sponsors logo, so it’s a definite no from me. As others have said, good luck shifting this lot at the prices shown.
Post by: nigel on June 28, 2022, 08:09:40 AM
There’s not a great deal you can do, though.
If you look back at all the previous training merchandise it’s all the same type of gear, so it’s bound to have a similar look to the previous lot.
Have to admit that the prices surprised me
Post by: wittonwarrior on June 28, 2022, 05:58:49 PM
Post by: eamonn on June 29, 2022, 01:17:16 AM
Post by: Rory on June 29, 2022, 02:18:36 AM
Make a shirt out of natural fabric and take the sponsor off, then I might be interested.
Post by: Chap on June 29, 2022, 08:24:34 AM
Post by: chrisw1 on June 29, 2022, 10:06:50 AM
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on June 29, 2022, 10:14:25 AM
Post by: Drummond on June 29, 2022, 10:39:35 AM
Post by: eamonn on June 29, 2022, 10:49:58 AM
Post by: Des Little on June 29, 2022, 10:56:04 AM
Post by: Drummond on June 29, 2022, 02:06:27 PM
Still, at least none of it looks Saudi-Arabian.
Well quite.
Post by: john e on June 29, 2022, 07:21:42 PM
Post by: Des Little on June 29, 2022, 08:25:22 PM
Well I shall just keep on wearing my fake Stone Island because it makes me look rock hard
You want some?
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 29, 2022, 08:30:01 PM
Well I shall just keep on wearing my fake Stone Island because it makes me look rock hard
Buying counterfeit gear is pwopa nawty.
Post by: Exeter 77 on June 29, 2022, 09:09:03 PM
https://twitter.com/neildavies1976/status/1542171335043989506?t=m3JjJscClhVbQILeVJs5SA&s=19
Post by: john e on June 29, 2022, 09:36:12 PM
Well I shall just keep on wearing my fake Stone Island because it makes me look rock hard
You want some?
I’ll give you some if you want some
Post by: Smirker on June 29, 2022, 10:34:34 PM
Some Newcastle fans who ordered shirts online are getting them without a sponsor.
https://twitter.com/neildavies1976/status/1542171335043989506?t=m3JjJscClhVbQILeVJs5SA&s=19
Why is he complaining? Much better without a sponsor.
Post by: VILLA MOLE on June 29, 2022, 11:09:51 PM
Some Newcastle fans who ordered shirts online are getting them without a sponsor.
https://twitter.com/neildavies1976/status/1542171335043989506?t=m3JjJscClhVbQILeVJs5SA&s=19
Why is he complaining? Much better without a sponsor.
They don’t wear them
anyway , they are all bare chested all year around because they are the best fans ever
Post by: mike on June 30, 2022, 06:16:10 AM
Some Newcastle fans who ordered shirts online are getting them without a sponsor.
https://twitter.com/neildavies1976/status/1542171335043989506?t=m3JjJscClhVbQILeVJs5SA&s=19
Why is he complaining? Much better without a sponsor.
They don’t wear them
anyway , they are all bare chested all year around because they are the best fans ever
I lived up there for a while and it's really not just football. You will see them mid winter tits oot at the weekend in the town too.
Post by: sid1964 on June 30, 2022, 06:22:53 AM
Post by: Des Little on June 30, 2022, 07:10:40 AM
Post by: Sdwbvf on June 30, 2022, 07:19:45 AM
Is that the blokes with their tits oot as well as the ladies?
Just the blokes. The ladies barely hold their in.
Post by: mike on June 30, 2022, 11:23:57 AM
Is that the blokes with their tits oot as well as the ladies?
Just the blokes. The ladies barely hold their in.
Yep, arguably the women are harder as they wear boob tube and mini skirt so the total percentage of swollen pink flesh exposed to the freezing, toxic air of Tyneside is greater.
Post by: LeeB on June 30, 2022, 11:33:01 AM
Is that the blokes with their tits oot as well as the ladies?
Just the blokes. The ladies barely hold their in.
Yep, arguably the women are harder as they wear boob tube and mini skirt so the total percentage of swollen pink flesh exposed to the freezing, toxic air of Tyneside is greater.
Just made me think, I haven't eaten Corned Beef in ages.
Post by: Mister E on June 30, 2022, 02:07:15 PM
Thx, Lee; that caused me to titter!Just made me think, I haven't eaten Corned Beef in ages.Yep, arguably the women are harder as they wear boob tube and mini skirt so the total percentage of swollen pink flesh exposed to the freezing, toxic air of Tyneside is greater.Is that the blokes with their tits oot as well as the ladies?Just the blokes. The ladies barely hold their in.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 30, 2022, 04:53:30 PM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on June 30, 2022, 04:57:26 PM
Post by: chrisw1 on June 30, 2022, 05:09:00 PM
Not a bad effort for a Norwich kit. https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1542413124615213059Would look great in Claret and blue
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 30, 2022, 05:10:53 PM
Post by: olaftab on June 30, 2022, 05:11:34 PM
Some Newcastle fans who ordered shirts online are getting them without a sponsor.That's what you get when you order from China and after a couple of washes all other motifs will disappear.
https://twitter.com/neildavies1976/status/1542171335043989506?t=m3JjJscClhVbQILeVJs5SA&s=19
Post by: Rory on July 01, 2022, 12:57:24 AM
Not a bad effort for a Norwich kit. https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1542413124615213059
What's the manufacturer there?
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 01, 2022, 01:08:07 AM
Not a bad effort for a Norwich kit. https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1542413124615213059
What's the manufacturer there?
Joma, looks even smarter on. https://twitter.com/hucks6dh6/status/1542552337822191622
Post by: Rory on July 01, 2022, 01:27:46 AM
Not a bad effort for a Norwich kit. https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1542413124615213059
What's the manufacturer there?
Joma, looks even smarter on. https://twitter.com/hucks6dh6/status/1542552337822191622
Not sure about the point of the collar, but it's a very nice kit. Never heard of Joma, though!
Post by: sid1964 on July 01, 2022, 11:11:35 AM
Post by: Dave P on July 01, 2022, 11:19:37 AM
Not a bad effort for a Norwich kit. https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1542413124615213059Would look great in Claret and blue
Are you sure?
(https://i.ibb.co/VNwJCHJ/download.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VNwJCHJ)
Post by: Deano's Mullet on July 01, 2022, 11:25:58 AM
Not a bad effort for a Norwich kit. https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1542413124615213059Would look great in Claret and blue
Are you sure?
(https://i.ibb.co/VNwJCHJ/download.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VNwJCHJ)
To be fair that shirt looked good but the team wearing it was shit.
Post by: Drummond on July 01, 2022, 11:29:48 AM
Post by: sid1964 on July 01, 2022, 11:35:43 AM
Post by: Dogtanian on July 01, 2022, 11:41:23 AM
8 days til we wear it, so it has to be announced before then.
Didn't we play in training tops for some of pre-season?
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 01, 2022, 10:26:24 PM
Not a bad effort for a Norwich kit. https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1542413124615213059
Would look great in Claret and blue
https://twitter.com/1874dan/status/1542908535444574209
Not great in claret and blue, might work better as a light blue away kit with claret stripes although we've had similar.
Post by: Smirker on July 01, 2022, 10:34:17 PM
Not great from the amateurs at Castore.
I'm sure we'll have plenty of similar issues when our kits come out.
Should have got Gymshark instead if we were going down this sort of route. I'm sure he'd have done it as well.
Post by: KRS on July 02, 2022, 03:41:50 AM
Post by: Goldenballs on July 02, 2022, 08:23:50 AM
https://www.footyheadlines.com/2022/07/castore-send-out-various-newcastle-kits-with-severe-quality-problems.html?m=1The Newcastle shirt looks miles better without that shocking sponser on, most people would prefer that. One less thing to peel off in the washing machine anyway.
Not great from the amateurs at Castore.
I'm sure we'll have plenty of similar issues when our kits come out.
Should have got Gymshark instead if we were going down this sort of route. I'm sure he'd have done it as well.
Post by: chrisw1 on July 02, 2022, 03:19:35 PM
Not a bad effort for a Norwich kit. https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1542413124615213059Would look great in Claret and blue
Are you sure?
(https://i.ibb.co/VNwJCHJ/download.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VNwJCHJ)
Yeah…
(https://i.ibb.co/nrBcSrN/F6095-B70-BFEE-4744-8-C61-BE69-F5-EDA2-B2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nrBcSrN)
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 02, 2022, 03:20:40 PM
Post by: chrisw1 on July 02, 2022, 03:35:31 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 02, 2022, 03:40:33 PM
Post by: paul_e on July 02, 2022, 07:18:30 PM
Post by: Smirker on July 02, 2022, 07:22:11 PM
2/10.
Post by: chrisw1 on July 02, 2022, 07:38:18 PM
Post by: paul_e on July 02, 2022, 07:44:52 PM
Agreed. It was a concept based on the Norwich kit someone did on twitter. I don't like the side panels either, although I quite like the stipes. But I mainly posted it as I knew it would boil CD's piss!
If you have side panels like that I think you have to take them up the arms and over the shoulders as well and with pinstripes that are so contrasting I think you need something at the seams so it hides the 'end' of the stripes, without that they don't match up and looks odd.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 02, 2022, 07:46:33 PM
Agreed. It was a concept based on the Norwich kit someone did on twitter. I don't like the side panels either, although I quite like the stipes. But I mainly posted it as I knew it would boil CD's piss!
Probably more likely to irritate me than CD as I'd already posted it about 4 posts before yours. ;)
Post by: chrisw1 on July 02, 2022, 11:12:31 PM
Two for the price of one then, good stuff!Agreed. It was a concept based on the Norwich kit someone did on twitter. I don't like the side panels either, although I quite like the stipes. But I mainly posted it as I knew it would boil CD's piss!
Probably more likely to irritate me than CD as I'd already posted it about 4 posts before yours. ;)
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 03, 2022, 12:35:54 PM
Post by: Risso on July 03, 2022, 12:41:11 PM
Any indication that we might get the kits released on time for Christmas?
You want the moon on a stick you do.
Post by: Des Little on July 03, 2022, 12:42:19 PM
Any indication that we might get the kits released on time for Christmas?
Which Christmas?
Post by: Smirker on July 03, 2022, 05:04:26 PM
I don't know anything I'm just guessing.
Post by: VinnieChase84 on July 03, 2022, 05:37:40 PM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on July 03, 2022, 06:09:05 PM
Post by: eamonn on July 03, 2022, 06:44:13 PM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on July 03, 2022, 07:14:09 PM
Who was that bloke who never used to post on here other than to post mock ups about this time of year?
And I know it does no harm. It just annoys me.
Post by: KevinGage on July 03, 2022, 07:34:45 PM
Every day is daddy's day.
Every day is like Sunday.
Especially today.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 03, 2022, 07:46:24 PM
Who was that bloke who never used to post on here other than to post mock ups about this time of year?
And I know it does no harm. It just annoys me.
Marshall's the name, posting mocked-up Villa kits is his game.
Post by: Smirker on July 03, 2022, 08:28:10 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 03, 2022, 10:30:48 PM
Close-up here. https://twitter.com/espenstrand/status/1543515605906718722
Post by: VILLA MOLE on July 03, 2022, 11:00:20 PM
Another mocked-up one but this would be nice. https://twitter.com/flynnottv/status/1543395732224413696
Close-up here. https://twitter.com/espenstrand/status/1543515605906718722
very sharp !
Post by: Ian. on July 03, 2022, 11:17:48 PM
Post by: chrisw1 on July 04, 2022, 09:11:06 AM
I reckon they'll be unveiled tomorrow at about 9am.oh well...
I don't know anything I'm just guessing.
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 04, 2022, 09:13:52 AM
Post by: Flin5tone on July 04, 2022, 09:48:33 AM
I wonder why
Post by: Demitri_C on July 04, 2022, 09:50:10 AM
Another mocked-up one but this would be nice. https://twitter.com/flynnottv/status/1543395732224413696
Close-up here. https://twitter.com/espenstrand/status/1543515605906718722
That looks brilliant
Post by: Beard82 on July 04, 2022, 09:51:58 AM
Post by: eamonn on July 04, 2022, 09:58:48 AM
Post by: Drummond on July 04, 2022, 10:01:57 AM
The club seems very quiet on the release date /images of the new strip along with updated information on Season Ticket sales.
I wonder why
You renewed so they don't need to sell it any more.
Post by: chrisw1 on July 04, 2022, 10:03:14 AM
The club seems very quiet on the release date /images of the new strip along with updated information on Season Ticket sales.We always seem slow on kits Flin. I suspect it's just the suppliers aren't ready yet.
I wonder why
As for ST's the renewal rate was high and the rest are currently being mopped up by the waiting list. We will 100% sell the full 30k. I would be interested to see the size of the waiting list afterwards though as I remain to be convinced everyone on there is ready willing and able to purchase a ticket once the time comes (although those that turn down the opportunity to buy remain on the list, so I guess it may not deplete too much).
Post by: pauliewalnuts on July 04, 2022, 10:14:05 AM
I am not sure what sort of update on ST sales Wilma expects the club to give, to be honest.
Obviously it's his cause célèbre but it just seems a bit of a silly obsession.
Post by: chrisw1 on July 04, 2022, 10:19:59 AM
Given the reduced capacity for the redev I'd expect very high renewal rates next season too and a growing waiting list. The acid test will be after the redev when scarcity is much less of an issue and it's a lot easier to pick and choose games. But I wouldn't be surprised if we end up with 35k ST holders after the redev, which is pretty decent. If we can get to 40k that would be excellent.
Post by: VILLA MOLE on July 04, 2022, 10:29:15 AM
True. One thing is certain we will still sell 30k and there will still be a decent sized waiting list afterwards.
Given the reduced capacity for the redev I'd expect very high renewal rates next season too and a growing waiting list. The acid test will be after the redev when scarcity is much less of an issue and it's a lot easier to pick and choose games. But I wouldn't be surprised if we end up with 35k ST holders after the redev, which is pretty decent. If we can get to 40k that would be excellent.
Do we think we will offer more capacity for away fans with the expansion ?
Post by: chrisw1 on July 04, 2022, 10:37:24 AM
Post by: Des Little on July 04, 2022, 11:13:02 AM
Post by: VILLA MOLE on July 04, 2022, 11:14:18 AM
And just like that we’re on the Villa Park Redevelopment thread!
sorry, my fault
Post by: sid1964 on July 04, 2022, 11:15:31 AM
Post by: LeeB on July 04, 2022, 11:18:25 AM
Is Ashley Young wearing our new kit in the photo of him signing his contract?
Yeah, we're playing in cap sleeved t-shirts this season and every player will have a complimentary mullet in time for the big kick off.
Post by: PeterWithe on July 04, 2022, 11:56:07 AM
Post by: mike on July 04, 2022, 12:07:34 PM
I don't buy the kits, ever (on account of me being a grown man in my 50s) (who wouldn't fit in an XXXL anyway) but I will be really, really glad when they do come out because it will mean the annual, boring "design a Villa kit" season coming crashing to an end.
Who was that bloke who never used to post on here other than to post mock ups about this time of year?
And I know it does no harm. It just annoys me.
I'm also a middle aged non shirt buyer but my reason for wanting them to come out sooner rather than later is that it will be an indication we're getting better at the marketing/screwing-the-fans-for-money side of things.
Post by: Flin5tone on July 04, 2022, 01:16:15 PM
I'm very suspicious about the waiting list and when I hear people being offered them when only joining last year my suspicion seems valid.
Post by: chrisw1 on July 04, 2022, 01:20:13 PM
In recent years the club have updated on season ticket sales etc. Perhaps they just feel they don't need to anymore but it has gone VERY quiet , has anybody who is on the 'waiting list' not been contacted yet? I know of two people who have been offered the opportunity to buy seats and they only joined last season?When exactly did they join Flin? I think this will be interesting info to a number of posters here on the list. My brother joined last year and hasn't been offered a ticket yet.
I'm very suspicious about the waiting list and when I hear people being offered them when only joining last year my suspicion seems valid.
Post by: Dogtanian on July 04, 2022, 01:52:05 PM
In recent years the club have updated on season ticket sales etc. Perhaps they just feel they don't need to anymore but it has gone VERY quiet , has anybody who is on the 'waiting list' not been contacted yet? I know of two people who have been offered the opportunity to buy seats and they only joined last season?
I'm very suspicious about the waiting list and when I hear people being offered them when only joining last year my suspicion seems valid.
Can I ask, why do you feel it's important? I'd say that the fact they're spending £100m to increase capacity and also putting prices up suggests they have evidence demand is there.
The size of the list doesn't really effect the average fan aside from mild curiosity or bragging rights.
Post by: RamboandBruno on July 04, 2022, 02:12:37 PM
In recent years the club have updated on season ticket sales etc. Perhaps they just feel they don't need to anymore but it has gone VERY quiet , has anybody who is on the 'waiting list' not been contacted yet? I know of two people who have been offered the opportunity to buy seats and they only joined last season?
I'm very suspicious about the waiting list and when I hear people being offered them when only joining last year my suspicion seems valid.
Can I ask, why do you feel it's important? I'd say that the fact they're spending £100m to increase capacity and also putting prices up suggests they have evidence demand is there.
The size of the list doesn't really effect the average fan aside from mild curiosity or bragging rights.
He thinks the waiting list scenario is being enhanced in order to facilitate the driving up of prices, e.g. people will by a season ticket at inflated prices because they feel if they dont, it might be years till they get one again….because of the waiting list.
Post by: Dogtanian on July 04, 2022, 02:30:46 PM
He thinks the waiting list scenario is being enhanced in order to facilitate the driving up of prices, e.g. people will by a season ticket at inflated prices because they feel if they dont, it might be years till they get one again….because of the waiting list.
I'm assuming he didn't renew then and we can all look forward to his laughing at us next season when he saunters up and gets one soon as look at them? :)
Post by: Pat Mustard on July 04, 2022, 02:40:59 PM
In recent years the club have updated on season ticket sales etc. Perhaps they just feel they don't need to anymore but it has gone VERY quiet , has anybody who is on the 'waiting list' not been contacted yet? I know of two people who have been offered the opportunity to buy seats and they only joined last season?
I'm very suspicious about the waiting list and when I hear people being offered them when only joining last year my suspicion seems valid.
When were they offered? We have been on the list for two season tickets for two years now and haven't been offered one yet.
Post by: aldridgeboy on July 04, 2022, 03:07:58 PM
I had joined the membership option a week or two before ( about £30), so I don't know if that made a difference ?
Post by: chrisw1 on July 04, 2022, 03:11:15 PM
I joined the waiting list last summer and was offered one within about three weeks. Granted, it was the Trinity upper, which I think is the highest pricing point, but it seemed relatively easy?I thought it didn't matter where you favoured stand was, the offer is meant to be made in order of joing the list. To get an offer within 3 weeks is really odd when there was supposedly 20k plus on the list.
I had joined the membership option a week or two before ( about £30), so I don't know if that made a difference ?
Post by: Pat Mustard on July 04, 2022, 03:22:03 PM
Post by: chrisw1 on July 04, 2022, 03:26:49 PM
Surely it doesn't matter what stand is your preference - was that even asked when joining the list?I think they do ask, but I'm sure villa support on twitter confirmed it didn't make any difference as to when you're offered a ticket. A few weeks wait last summer sounds like there was a cock up somewhere along the line.
Post by: Flin5tone on July 04, 2022, 03:35:25 PM
As said above from what I've heard anyone who joined last year were offered one
I suspect the club made out only Trinity were available as they're the most expensive even though we all know there's thousands elsewhere
Post by: Drummond on July 04, 2022, 04:08:43 PM
Post by: Dogtanian on July 04, 2022, 04:17:46 PM
It's never going to be a first-come-first-served take-up as everyone has different needs.
Post by: chrisw1 on July 04, 2022, 04:29:48 PM
I'd imagine people wanting a single ticket and happy anywhere will get offered a ticket before those who need two or more together, or who need to be located next to existing season ticket holders and family members.No it doesn't work like that. You are given a window to buy a ticket, you then go on the website, see whats available and buy it. You can choose any available seat in the ground.
It's never going to be a first-come-first-served take-up as everyone has different needs.
Post by: Dogtanian on July 04, 2022, 05:07:07 PM
So say I had a kid who wanted to go, I couldn’t get him a seat just anywhere - he’d have to sit near me. If there’s no seats near me I would have no choice but to decline and wait for another opportunity.
Oh yeah I did say offer too, didn’t I. Lol Sorry!
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on July 04, 2022, 05:51:52 PM
https://www.soccer02.com/Aston-Villa-Man-Home-Jersey-22-23-p603679.html
Post by: Drummond on July 04, 2022, 06:43:34 PM
You can pick up a moody one for £11
https://www.soccer02.com/Aston-Villa-Man-Home-Jersey-22-23-p603679.html
Nice option to add Greasy 10 on the back.
Post by: Bad English on July 04, 2022, 07:41:57 PM
Jesus wept!You can pick up a moody one for £11
https://www.soccer02.com/Aston-Villa-Man-Home-Jersey-22-23-p603679.html
Nice option to add Greasy 10 on the back.
Post by: Flin5tone on July 04, 2022, 07:42:33 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 04, 2022, 07:43:25 PM
Post by: Dogtanian on July 04, 2022, 07:46:54 PM
Looks like we will be playing in training T-Shirts or vest tops on Saturday
I thought you’d approve, or is that too pricey for the common man too?
Post by: Des Little on July 04, 2022, 07:56:44 PM
Post by: Flin5tone on July 04, 2022, 08:00:34 PM
Looks like we will be playing in training T-Shirts or vest tops on Saturday
I thought you’d approve, or is that too pricey for the common man too?
Have you seen the prices of the vests ?
If that's not pricing out the common man then I don't know what is.
Post by: Flin5tone on July 04, 2022, 08:00:56 PM
I can’t help but think that they’ve kept the launch back as they were hoping to coincide it with a decent signing to launch it with. That still be the case?
Rory?
Post by: Dogtanian on July 04, 2022, 08:06:23 PM
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Have you seen the prices of the vests ?
Yup, have you seen the price of all these players you’re moaning we’re not buying? ;D
Post by: mike on July 04, 2022, 09:29:24 PM
Looks like we will be playing in training T-Shirts or vest tops on Saturday
I thought you’d approve, or is that too pricey for the common man too?
Have you seen the prices of the vests ?
If that's not pricing out the common man then I don't know what is.
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 04, 2022, 09:57:57 PM
Looks like we will be playing in training T-Shirts or vest tops on Saturday
I thought you’d approve, or is that too pricey for the common man too?
Have you seen the prices of the vests ?
If that's not pricing out the common man then I don't know what is.
seems you are now lower than the common man
Post by: Rory on July 04, 2022, 11:28:44 PM
I can’t help but think that they’ve kept the launch back as they were hoping to coincide it with a decent signing to launch it with. That still be the case?
Rory?
Yes I'm here, hello mate.
Post by: eamonn on July 04, 2022, 11:49:58 PM
I can’t help but think that they’ve kept the launch back as they were hoping to coincide it with a decent signing to launch it with. That still be the case?
Don't we say that every year and it never happens? Stanley Victor Collymore May 1997 in that gorgeous away shirt was a bad omen.
Post by: aldridgeboy on July 05, 2022, 05:42:22 AM
Surely it doesn't matter what stand is your preference - was that even asked when joining the list?
From my best recollection yes they asked for a preference.
But I have been drunk since, so may have misremembered
Post by: Des Little on July 05, 2022, 10:09:50 AM
I can’t help but think that they’ve kept the launch back as they were hoping to coincide it with a decent signing to launch it with. That still be the case?
Rory?
Yes I'm here, hello mate.
You OK to do the kit launch today?
Post by: Smirker on July 05, 2022, 12:22:04 PM
Post by: Rory on July 05, 2022, 01:14:36 PM
I can’t help but think that they’ve kept the launch back as they were hoping to coincide it with a decent signing to launch it with. That still be the case?
Rory?
Yes I'm here, hello mate.
You OK to do the kit launch today?
Just waiting on my XXXXXXL shirt.
Post by: Des Little on July 05, 2022, 01:33:37 PM
Post by: sid1964 on July 05, 2022, 03:06:45 PM
Read elsewhere that the home kit wont be revealed until the 1st tour match in Australia
Post by: Concrete Tom on July 08, 2022, 10:08:17 AM
Bet the Turkish/Chinese stalls are kicking themselves.
It’s ok.
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 08, 2022, 10:08:28 AM
https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1545331879079190528?t=qeob8ya---K0VU3wdzLPvg&s=19
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2022/july/08/aston-villa-s-new-2022-23-home-kit/
Post by: Dave P on July 08, 2022, 10:10:24 AM
Post by: DC1874 on July 08, 2022, 10:17:32 AM
https://shop.avfc.co.uk/en/aston-villa-football-kits/t-31876437+d-3405109404+z-96-4265943694?cs=3&_s=bm-FI-PEC-AVFC-SOLUS&sc_src=email_2488916&sc_lid=247599670&sc_uid=LQ503EWsZL&sc_llid=33210&sc_customer=4c4f38e1-f823-4c90-80d7-4666f405b206
65 notes!!!! I recommend a visit to DHGate ;-)
Post by: Clampy on July 08, 2022, 10:17:40 AM
Post by: darren woolley on July 08, 2022, 10:18:01 AM
Post by: charleeco7 on July 08, 2022, 10:18:22 AM
Post by: LeeB on July 08, 2022, 10:20:23 AM
Out at 8am tomorrow. Might do a detour on the way to Walsall to tomorrow to get it.
Which ATM do you plan on stealing to fund it? Just asking as it would be embarassing if we turned up at the same place
Post by: Flin5tone on July 08, 2022, 10:20:41 AM
What an embarrassing thing to have all over the front of the jersey
£65 to advertise that Garbage . No thank you
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 08, 2022, 10:20:43 AM
I really like it.
Me too, mate. 🙂
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 08, 2022, 10:21:06 AM
Post by: ChicagoLion on July 08, 2022, 10:23:15 AM
No surprises and the kits do seem to look well on the players themselves. My main issue is that the colours look a little washed out and both the claret and blue could be more vivid. Also the sponsor's logo could really do without the 'Search. Drive. Smile.' tagline and will be more intrusive than the simple white 'Cazoo'.I agree but in this day and age it’s about as good as it’s going to get
Hate the plastic badge.
Post by: sid1964 on July 08, 2022, 10:23:39 AM
Post by: LeeB on July 08, 2022, 10:24:56 AM
Search.Drive. 😀
What an embarrassing thing to have all over the front of the jersey
£65 to advertise that Garbage . No thank you
Well it's better than some fucking gambling advert like every other fucking team so there's that eh? The gambling firms that are leeching on the poor working class man that's so often at the front of your thoughts.
Post by: frank black on July 08, 2022, 10:25:50 AM
Post by: Clampy on July 08, 2022, 10:27:57 AM
Search.Drive. 😀
What an embarrassing thing to have all over the front of the jersey
£65 to advertise that Garbage . No thank you
That didn't take long.
Post by: remy on July 08, 2022, 10:28:55 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 08, 2022, 10:29:14 AM
Search.Drive. 😀
What an embarrassing thing to have all over the front of the jersey
£65 to advertise that Garbage . No thank you
Well it's better than some fucking gambling advert like every other fucking team so there's that eh? The gambling firms that are leeching on the poor working class man that's so often at the front of your thoughts.
It actually says "Search. Drive. Smile". No wonder Wilma ignored the last instruction.
Edit: to be fair I may have done him an injustice and that's what the emoji is for.
Post by: Bad English on July 08, 2022, 10:29:17 AM
Post by: frank black on July 08, 2022, 10:29:23 AM
Search.Drive. 😀
What an embarrassing thing to have all over the front of the jersey
£65 to advertise that Garbage . No thank you
Not having a pop, but just wondering if this is some sort of parody account?
Anyhow, the kit is fine, the sponsor is paying us and the transfer season isn’t over. I’m a grumpy bugger at time, but I’m struggling to find any negatives from this kit launch or the closed season so far.
Post by: charleeco7 on July 08, 2022, 10:29:31 AM
Search.Drive. 😀
What an embarrassing thing to have all over the front of the jersey
£65 to advertise that Garbage . No thank you
I bet you’re a joy to live with. Moan, moan, moan
Post by: LeeB on July 08, 2022, 10:32:05 AM
Search.Drive. 😀
What an embarrassing thing to have all over the front of the jersey
£65 to advertise that Garbage . No thank you
Well it's better than some fucking gambling advert like every other fucking team so there's that eh? The gambling firms that are leeching on the poor working class man that's so often at the front of your thoughts.
It actually says "Search. Drive. Smile". No wonder Wilma ignored the last instruction.
Edit: to be fair I may have done him an injustice and that's what the emoji is for.
It's the suggestion that such an affront to him
Post by: Drummond on July 08, 2022, 10:35:59 AM
It's fussy with that V stuff and the fussy words from Cazoo too; their logo was so much better before.
Post by: bilsim on July 08, 2022, 10:36:20 AM
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on July 08, 2022, 10:37:34 AM
Post by: Bad English on July 08, 2022, 10:40:29 AM
Post by: Risso on July 08, 2022, 10:41:08 AM
People moaning about £65, hasn’t it been this sort of price for years?
No.
£65 and £110 for the "pro" is downright theft.
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 08, 2022, 10:41:57 AM
Post by: Drummond on July 08, 2022, 10:42:07 AM
No socks for kids kits on sale yet.
The plain photo on the shop page looks better to be fair.
Post by: Drummond on July 08, 2022, 10:43:07 AM
Post by: UK Redsox on July 08, 2022, 10:45:52 AM
Post by: Smithy on July 08, 2022, 10:47:12 AM
Search.Drive. 😀
What an embarrassing thing to have all over the front of the jersey
£65 to advertise that Garbage . No thank you
That didn't take long.
Wait till he finds out his season ticket would have gone up even more if it wasn't for sponsors like this...
Post by: Risso on July 08, 2022, 10:48:27 AM
It's capitalism, mate. Thought you would approve.
They can charge what they like, I'll be exercising my capitalist right not to buy it at those prices brother.
Two years ago the pro shirt was £90.00.
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 08, 2022, 10:51:26 AM
Post by: Clampy on July 08, 2022, 10:53:22 AM
Yeah I never buy it to be fair. I still moan like fuck if it isn't claret shirt, blue sleeves though. What is a "pro shirt", anyway?
It's the one's the players wear I think.
Post by: Villan82 on July 08, 2022, 10:55:54 AM
Post by: Clampy on July 08, 2022, 10:56:13 AM
Post by: Risso on July 08, 2022, 10:56:33 AM
Yeah I never buy it to be fair. I still moan like fuck if it isn't claret shirt, blue sleeves though. What is a "pro shirt", anyway?
Under Kappa it just seemed to mean "stretchy material that's going to make you look even fatter than the normal ridiculous sizes."
Post by: Smithy on July 08, 2022, 10:56:58 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 08, 2022, 10:57:22 AM
Post by: PeterWithe on July 08, 2022, 10:59:49 AM
These prices do seem a touch ambitious.
Post by: Smithy on July 08, 2022, 11:00:11 AM
Yeah I never buy it to be fair. I still moan like fuck if it isn't claret shirt, blue sleeves though. What is a "pro shirt", anyway?
Under Kappa it just seemed to mean "stretchy material that's going to make you look even fatter than the normal ridiculous sizes."
Ha! I've always thought the 'pro' was short for "do not wear under any circumstances unless you are a professional athlete". I tried one on once and looked like I was auditioning to be the new claret and blue teletubby.
Post by: liam on July 08, 2022, 11:04:21 AM
Post by: Pat Mustard on July 08, 2022, 11:04:33 AM
Post by: charleeco7 on July 08, 2022, 11:06:25 AM
Post by: KevinGage on July 08, 2022, 11:09:55 AM
Better kit than last season.
Indeed.
Last season's seemed to borrow inspiration from that great 2014-15 team. With added naffness around the neck of the jersey.
This at least looks simple and uncluttered. And by the looks of it a darker claret, rather than some of the pinks and purples we have flirted with in the past.
Post by: Smithy on July 08, 2022, 11:15:15 AM
Interesting that you can get a, grassroots, Nike football shirt embroidered with a club badge for about £18 and the retailer is still making a healthy profit at that.
These prices do seem a touch ambitious.
It's been a couple of years since I last looked, but you used to be able to buy a full team kit from Adidas (shirt, shorts and socks) for about £20 a person. And they're making a decent profit there, too.
Replica shirts are all so expensive because obviously the manufacturer has paid upfront to the club to be able to sell them. I would be interested to know if the commercial deal included a discussion over shirt pricing, i.e. "We'll pay you £xm a year, but that means we must be allowed to charge £xx per shirt." Or maybe the club gets a decent cut of the shirt sales regardless of where they're sold, and less money up front?
Adidas' deal with Man Utd was for a mind-boggling £750m over 10 years, so clearly they are expecting to recoup that somehow. To put that into context, the same as the prize money for reaching the champions league final every single year.
Post by: Dogtanian on July 08, 2022, 11:28:18 AM
Search.Drive. 😀
What an embarrassing thing to have all over the front of the jersey
£65 to advertise that Garbage . No thank you
;D But you were waiting so long too!
Post by: DC1874 on July 08, 2022, 11:44:28 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 08, 2022, 11:57:05 AM
Better kit than last season.
I much preferred the Kappa logo, I just think the Castore on is a bit insipid.
One small point wrt how the shirt will look on. I think the blue on the sleeve goes a little too far into the claret body which will have the effect of 'narrowing' the chest and may not flatter those with a bit of a belly.
Post by: Dogtanian on July 08, 2022, 12:14:40 PM
1 shirt =
- 4 x fish n chips for two
- or 3.5 x mighty meaty pizzas from Dominos
- or 4 x tickets to see Thor tonight at the Odeon
- or 2.2 x horrible printed men's shirts from Next
- or 3.1 x adult return train tickets from New Street to Derby.
Football shirts have always been a rip-off, but at least they're optional. I always had to wait till Christmas for mine as a kid as they were so expensive even 30 years ago. Everything is really bloody expensive these days.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 08, 2022, 12:20:20 PM
The Pricing of the New Aston Villa Home Shirt for the Non-Adonis
I'm waiting for your other price comparison.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on July 08, 2022, 12:20:51 PM
3.5 x mighty meaty pizzas from Dominos
Or 7 on a Tuesday.
Post by: Brend'Watkins on July 08, 2022, 12:24:32 PM
Better kit than last season.
I much preferred the Kappa logo, I just think the Castore on is a bit insipid.
One small point wrt how the shirt will look on. I think the blue on the sleeve goes a little too far into the claret body which will have the effect of 'narrowing' the chest and may not flatter those with a bit of a belly.
I really like the Castore Logo. I was wondering why I liked it so much and then remembered it was because it reminded me of the film Castaway with Tom hanks. I still to this day wonder if he hooked up with the sculptor down the road.
You're going to tell me now that you haven't seen the film aren't you?
Post by: Dogtanian on July 08, 2022, 12:27:26 PM
3.5 x mighty meaty pizzas from Dominos
Or 7 on a Tuesday.
Surely, 3.5 is enough for anyone!
Post by: Dogtanian on July 08, 2022, 12:28:12 PM
The Pricing of the New Aston Villa Home Shirt for the Non-Adonis
I'm waiting for your other price comparison.
Adonises are on their own I'm afraid!
Post by: Villa Lew on July 08, 2022, 12:45:07 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 08, 2022, 12:47:49 PM
The Pricing of the New Aston Villa Home Shirt for the Non-Adonis
I'm waiting for your other price comparison.
Adonises are on their own I'm afraid!
Or not, as the case may be. ;)
Post by: London Villan on July 08, 2022, 12:48:11 PM
While I'm not currently in the market for a shirt, I have a lad that is just starting to show an interest in football. £65 (£100+ if you add shorts, socks, printing) it does seem somewhat excessive.
Post by: Herman on July 08, 2022, 01:14:15 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 08, 2022, 01:19:45 PM
I really like the Castore Logo. I was wondering why I liked it so much and then remembered it was because it reminded me of the film Castaway with Tom hanks. I still to this day wonder if he hooked up with the sculptor down the road.
You're going to tell me now that you haven't seen the film aren't you?
On the contrary. ;)
I must be alone in thinking Winks is a decent player.
Even Tom Hanks had Wilson.
Post by: Drummond on July 08, 2022, 01:46:31 PM
The Pricing of the New Aston Villa Home Shirt for the Non-Adonis
I'm waiting for your other price comparison.
The pricing of the New Aston Villa Away Shirt for the Non-Adonis?
Post by: Hookeysmith on July 08, 2022, 02:24:34 PM
Bet this is the same
Post by: Risso on July 08, 2022, 03:21:02 PM
It looks fine, and the prices are what we would expect aren't they? I don't know why football shirts have become such a lightning rod for everyone who complains at the cost of clothing - it's the same with all aspects of the fashion industry. A £10 polo shirt suddenly costs £100 if it has a tiny logo of a crocodile, a bloke on a horse or a laurel wreath on it.
But a designer polo shirt is at least well made and will last more than a couple of washes. They’re charging a hundred plus notes for some 100% polyester shite where the badges start to peel after it’s been worn a few times.
Post by: Flin5tone on July 08, 2022, 03:27:21 PM
Post by: Border villan on July 08, 2022, 03:39:23 PM
Post by: Dave P on July 08, 2022, 03:45:02 PM
Out at 8am tomorrow. Might do a detour on the way to Walsall to tomorrow to get it.
Which ATM do you plan on stealing to fund it? Just asking as it would be embarassing if we turned up at the same place
Tbf, I posted this before seeing the price. Now I'm reconsidering!
Post by: villadelph on July 08, 2022, 03:54:34 PM
As said above you can buy a really nice polo shirt for the same price from a mid-high end designer and it'll look nice no matter what the occasion . £65 to advertise a dodgy online car sales company who tell you to smile is a little odd and you might get some strange looks
Do you ever run out of energy complaining about every facet of the club?
Run it in the wash twice and you won't have to worry about who the sponsor is.
Post by: Drummond on July 08, 2022, 03:55:52 PM
Post by: frank black on July 08, 2022, 04:11:08 PM
As said above you can buy a really nice polo shirt for the same price from a mid-high end designer and it'll look nice no matter what the occasion . £65 to advertise a dodgy online car sales company who tell you to smile is a little odd and you might get some strange looks
Why would you get strange looks?
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 08, 2022, 04:14:00 PM
The Pricing of the New Aston Villa Home Shirt for the Non-Adonis
I'm waiting for your other price comparison.
The pricing of the New Aston Villa Away Shirt for the Non-Adonis?
Despite lots of temptation I never play away.
Post by: frank black on July 08, 2022, 04:14:16 PM
I’ve made some pricey purchases for “designer” stuff in the past and the quality is rarely different (unless we are talking suit and tailored stuff) from the household brands.
Post by: KRS on July 08, 2022, 04:33:14 PM
Not going to complain about the pricing…it is what it is, and is to be expected whether we like it or not. Even with the cost of living crisis, I don’t really see how a price increase from £55 (or whatever they cost in previous seasons) to £65 will put off any one genuinely looking to buy…they may think twice but £10 extra isn’t going to break the bank over the course of a year.
I don’t buy replica shirts any more (apart from I did pick up last seasons away shirt for £15 a few weeks ago) so will be sticking to my usual designer brand claret polos or hoody (they are more expensive than these replica shirts but they are relatively timeless and can be worn in more situations without feeling like a walking advertising board).
Post by: Pat Mustard on July 08, 2022, 06:16:56 PM
As said above you can buy a really nice polo shirt for the same price from a mid-high end designer and it'll look nice no matter what the occasion . £65 to advertise a dodgy online car sales company who tell you to smile is a little odd and you might get some strange looks
It’s nice you get to pick and choose which of the poor, exploited working classes are worthy of your support. I’m sure the garment workers in Thailand, Sri Lanka or Vietnam who are getting paid pennies to stitch your mid-high end polo shirts really appreciate you going into bat for those in Zone 6 who’s season tickets have gone up this year.
Post by: CT Villan on July 08, 2022, 07:09:30 PM
The pricing is ridiculous.
Post by: Rory on July 09, 2022, 12:14:49 AM
It looks fine, and the prices are what we would expect aren't they? I don't know why football shirts have become such a lightning rod for everyone who complains at the cost of clothing - it's the same with all aspects of the fashion industry. A £10 polo shirt suddenly costs £100 if it has a tiny logo of a crocodile, a bloke on a horse or a laurel wreath on it.
But a designer polo shirt is at least well made and will last more than a couple of washes. They’re charging a hundred plus notes for some 100% polyester shite where the badges start to peel after it’s been worn a few times.
Yep, I never buy the shirt. A nice cotton one, minus the sponsor, and I'd consider it. Not that I'd wear a designer polo shirt either, because I'm not Danny Dyer, but wearing football shirts is the equivalent of fingernails down a chalk board for me.
I find them itchy and abrasive, they make me sweat, the poor stitching rubs on my tits and neck. I don't know how anybody can wear them without something underneath.
Post by: Smirker on July 09, 2022, 12:03:48 PM
Post by: Drummond on July 09, 2022, 12:04:34 PM
Sounds like na old football shirt problem. They don't rub on your tits now Rory.
God I'll never forget the pain of that chaffing when I was a kid.
Post by: Dogtanian on July 09, 2022, 04:01:06 PM
Post by: paul_e on July 09, 2022, 04:15:50 PM
You lot are making me feel really underdeveloped now, I’ve never experienced tit-chafe.
growing up playing rugby as often as football and being part of a running club I experienced it once before understanding why so many of the runners put vaseline on their nips, been doing it since I was about 13-14.
Post by: Dogtanian on July 09, 2022, 04:18:19 PM
Post by: Drummond on July 10, 2022, 08:50:07 AM
Due to this, any supporters who pre-order infants or baby home kits will be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win one of four signed AVFC 2022/23 home shirts
Post by: Drummond on July 10, 2022, 08:50:46 AM
Post by: Drummond on July 10, 2022, 08:51:13 AM
Post by: Goldenballs on July 10, 2022, 09:13:36 AM
If I'd paid £110 I'd be pretty pissed.
Post by: Clampy on July 10, 2022, 09:22:37 AM
I'll only ever buy the kit in the end of season sale, I'm always 1 season behind. When the bits start peeling off after a few months I don't really give a shit, I only wear them to play sport.
If I'd paid £110 I'd be pretty pissed.
You'd have to be.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 10, 2022, 10:16:47 AM
You lot are making me feel really underdeveloped now, I’ve never experienced tit-chafe.
Thought I'd blundered in to the birdwatching thread for a moment.
Post by: Risso on July 10, 2022, 10:25:16 AM
including subtle chevrons within the fabric representing the impressive honours won throughout the Club’s prestigious history.
Say what now?
Post by: Dogtanian on July 10, 2022, 10:28:27 AM
You lot are making me feel really underdeveloped now, I’ve never experienced tit-chafe.
Thought I'd blundered in to the birdwatching thread for a moment.
There’s nothing so wondrous as the mating song of the red-chested tit-chafe.
Post by: Dogtanian on July 10, 2022, 10:30:27 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 10, 2022, 10:43:12 AM
including subtle chevrons within the fabric representing the impressive honours won throughout the Club’s prestigious history.
Say what now?
I think it's a nod to to us winning promotion in 1987/88 wearing Hummel.
Post by: Drummond on July 10, 2022, 11:14:13 AM
including subtle chevrons within the fabric representing the impressive honours won throughout the Club’s prestigious history.
Say what now?
I think it's a nod to to us winning promotion in 1987/88 wearing Hummel.
Well quite. This whole thing doesn't seem well planned or thought-out at all.
Post by: Footy-Vill on July 10, 2022, 09:04:33 PM
I just wanted to let everyone know on H and V that eBay is currently offering a 20% discount until July 13th, which is the best price available.
I've included a link below. Other Aston Villa merchandise includes shirts from the 1980s and 1990s, as well as current training wear and other Aston Villa branded clothing.
I hope this is okay to make such a post, and I am not affiliated with the company in any way. Please advise if not and can remove it.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_dmd=2&_dkr=1&iconV2Request=true&_ssn=kitbagstore&store_cat=15940070015&store_name=kitbagstore&_oac=1&rt=nc&_pgn=1
Up The Villa!
Post by: Risso on July 10, 2022, 09:11:13 PM
Post by: Bad English on July 11, 2022, 06:22:25 AM
As long as you are not driving home after the purchase.I'll only ever buy the kit in the end of season sale, I'm always 1 season behind. When the bits start peeling off after a few months I don't really give a shit, I only wear them to play sport.
If I'd paid £110 I'd be pretty pissed.
You'd have to be.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 11, 2022, 09:56:41 AM
Post by: darren woolley on July 11, 2022, 01:38:42 PM
Post by: Dogtanian on July 11, 2022, 01:47:42 PM
Only had a quick look at it, the material doesn't feel as nice as the Kappa ones, and my first impression is the Macron ones of a few years ago.
Post by: Axl Rose on July 11, 2022, 03:28:05 PM
Mine arrived today and the courier left it by the bin.
Only had a quick look at it, the material doesn't feel as nice as the Kappa ones, and my first impression is the Macron ones of a few years ago.
Macron...urgh...shudders. They made Kappa feel like Gucci
I'm looking forward to some long sleeve shirts to be honest. The new home shirt looks ok. Am more interested in the away one.
Does anyone know when that's being released?
Post by: Smirker on July 11, 2022, 11:42:34 PM
Post by: Dogtanian on July 15, 2022, 05:34:55 PM
Post by: Rotterdam on July 15, 2022, 07:11:22 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 15, 2022, 07:23:00 PM
Post by: Si on July 15, 2022, 07:54:51 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on July 16, 2022, 01:39:13 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/5x0mrXt/5808-EA03-2-AE6-43-E2-8-C76-D79-A7-A7246-BB.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5x0mrXt)
Away kits need to be a little different. Be it colour, or deigns. I like the leaked away kit if that’s what it is, but the colour isn’t exactly new for us. So I’m hoping that while the design might be the same or similar the colour being considered is a little bit new.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 16, 2022, 02:14:13 PM
Norwich have done a lovely job with their kits this year. The away one is really nice too.
Nice, Deano might have been involved in the design process.
Post by: chrisw1 on July 18, 2022, 09:34:31 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/RNPjvK9/Arsenal.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RNPjvK9)
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 18, 2022, 09:36:04 AM
Post by: Rotterdam on July 18, 2022, 10:06:21 AM
ANy idea when squad numbers are out? The little Rotters want to head to the club shop over the weekend,
Well, the eldest and I had a trip to VP yesterday. He got his home top.
No socks at all in stock and they weren't sure when they would be. No idea when away/third kit is in. No idea when squad numbers are out and it was 'a gamble' to put numbers on the back. The cost of stuff is a tad over the top for me. The youngest wanted a training tee shirt...£40.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on July 18, 2022, 10:26:51 AM
The Arsenal away kit is outstanding. I do like the stripped back badge and adidas as a manufacturer adds a touch of class.The accompaning story of the kit is vom inducing. "Little Islingtons" ye gods.
(https://i.ibb.co/RNPjvK9/Arsenal.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RNPjvK9)
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-new-away-kit-launch-27506055
Post by: ChicagoLion on July 18, 2022, 10:30:20 AM
The club, the story and the kit all horrible.The Arsenal away kit is outstanding. I do like the stripped back badge and adidas as a manufacturer adds a touch of class.The accompaning story of the kit is vom inducing. "Little Islingtons" ye gods.
(https://i.ibb.co/RNPjvK9/Arsenal.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RNPjvK9)
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-new-away-kit-launch-27506055
Post by: Dogtanian on July 18, 2022, 10:49:18 AM
ANy idea when squad numbers are out? The little Rotters want to head to the club shop over the weekend,
Well, the eldest and I had a trip to VP yesterday. He got his home top.
No socks at all in stock and they weren't sure when they would be. No idea when away/third kit is in. No idea when squad numbers are out and it was 'a gamble' to put numbers on the back. The cost of stuff is a tad over the top for me. The youngest wanted a training tee shirt...£40.
I like that training top in light blue and went to order it this morning. Out of stock in Medium, so suspect a few people have gone for it.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on July 18, 2022, 11:15:10 AM
Post by: PeterWithe on July 18, 2022, 11:21:06 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 18, 2022, 12:00:59 PM
The Arsenal away kit is outstanding. I do like the stripped back badge and adidas as a manufacturer adds a touch of class.
It's fine, not sure I'd call it outstanding. Would make for a solid Wolves away kit.
Post by: London Villan on July 19, 2022, 09:29:15 AM
Post by: Drummond on July 19, 2022, 02:37:37 PM
Post by: Dogtanian on July 19, 2022, 02:40:33 PM
No socks available and having looked on other clubs' sites they haven't either. A worldwide shortage of football socks. Odd.
I hear they're all being used up for Love Island.
Post by: Drummond on July 20, 2022, 11:26:18 PM
Post by: KevinGage on July 20, 2022, 11:46:57 PM
£48 for a polyester ,oh and elastane, top is a fucking joke.
You're right.
But £20 for a polyester top seems too much to me, so I'm not the target market.
The club will argue that circa £100 for a replica kit and the increase in ticket prices goes towards making us competitive in this league, and Martinez in goal + Coutinho in midfield is a bit better than the days of Nyland and Whelan.
Post by: Dick Edwards on July 21, 2022, 11:20:46 AM
£48 for a polyester ,oh and elastane, top is a fucking joke.
You're right.
But £20 for a polyester top seems too much to me, so I'm not the target market.
The club will argue that circa £100 for a replica kit and the increase in ticket prices goes towards making us competitive in this league, and Martinez in goal + Coutinho in midfield is a bit better than the days of Nyland and Whelan.
And as galling as kit prices are, there really is no argument when put like that.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on July 21, 2022, 12:31:41 PM
Post by: Flin5tone on July 21, 2022, 03:17:21 PM
Ok I admit,I've been priced out. Same as season tickets. Sidelined by the away ticket "scheme" previously. Be careful Villa, you may need me back one day.Let's hope you're not going down the elitist knob club route.
They are and it'll only get worse with Purslow at the club.
Post by: villadelph on July 21, 2022, 04:11:14 PM
Ok I admit,I've been priced out. Same as season tickets. Sidelined by the away ticket "scheme" previously. Be careful Villa, you may need me back one day.Let's hope you're not going down the elitist knob club route.
They are and it'll only get worse with Purslow at the club.
Knew you'd show up eventually, right on time.
Post by: dave.woodhall on July 21, 2022, 04:15:34 PM
£48 for a polyester ,oh and elastane, top is a fucking joke.
You're right.
But £20 for a polyester top seems too much to me, so I'm not the target market.
The club will argue that circa £100 for a replica kit and the increase in ticket prices goes towards making us competitive in this league, and Martinez in goal + Coutinho in midfield is a bit better than the days of Nyland and Whelan.
And as galling as kit prices are, there really is no argument when put like that.
There is an argument - don't charge ridiculous prices and you might get more customers.
Post by: Paul.S on July 21, 2022, 04:19:13 PM
Not a fan of the huge price rise for some in season tickets, but I’m not a fan of the way money has taken over football in the whole.
To read someone’s been priced out of watching our club is sad and a sad indictment on what football has become.
This isn’t a slight on our owners who I still believe are fantastic and who are growing our club using investment in the youth system. I’d much rather see a young lad we’ve developed play than a
£100m player. That’s just my personal view.
Post by: VILLA MOLE on July 21, 2022, 04:20:31 PM
£48 for a polyester ,oh and elastane, top is a fucking joke.
You're right.
But £20 for a polyester top seems too much to me, so I'm not the target market.
The club will argue that circa £100 for a replica kit and the increase in ticket prices goes towards making us competitive in this league, and Martinez in goal + Coutinho in midfield is a bit better than the days of Nyland and Whelan.
And as galling as kit prices are, there really is no argument when put like that.
There is an argument - don't charge ridiculous prices and you might get more customers.
and dont change the kit every year maybe
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 21, 2022, 07:33:18 PM
It's golden!
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on July 21, 2022, 07:40:13 PM
Venezia have dropped their third kit for 2022-23. https://twitter.com/brfootball/status/1550116006952968194If only the dogheads had this palette
It's golden!
Post by: N'ZMAV on July 21, 2022, 07:52:22 PM
I pay my $11 a month during the season for every single Premier League game and that'll do me.
as a season ticket holder for over 20 years I just can't justify it any more.
Post by: Des Little on July 21, 2022, 08:08:10 PM
Post by: Flin5tone on July 21, 2022, 08:19:52 PM
The I'm at every home and away games crew who look down on those who pick and choose or can't go at all for whatever reason.
If there genuinely is 26,000 on the waiting list then a percentage of those will be able to afford to take up the remaining seats per match ( if genuine ) but it's going to be very interesting times after the dramatic increase to those in zone 6 + the rise elsewhere. I for one will be cutting out the Half time pint and food.
Cheaper and better value at a pub in city centre for something substantial without standing In a ridiculous queue like an idiot
Post by: AV82EC on July 21, 2022, 08:36:32 PM
Post by: Weedy on July 21, 2022, 08:51:50 PM
but still quite a few teams with claret & blue:-
https://soccernomad.wordpress.com/2016/09/08/claret-and-blue/
Post by: de bank on July 21, 2022, 09:05:20 PM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on July 21, 2022, 09:21:01 PM
Apologies if this has been posted before, may not be a full list,
but still quite a few teams with claret & blue:-
https://soccernomad.wordpress.com/2016/09/08/claret-and-blue/
Didn't realise Trabzonspor played in claret and blue in honour of Villa.
Pretty sure there is a Nigerian team that basically plays in Villa kits.
Post by: Drummond on July 21, 2022, 09:30:46 PM
£48 for a polyester ,oh and elastane, top is a fucking joke.
You're right.
But £20 for a polyester top seems too much to me, so I'm not the target market.
The club will argue that circa £100 for a replica kit and the increase in ticket prices goes towards making us competitive in this league, and Martinez in goal + Coutinho in midfield is a bit better than the days of Nyland and Whelan.
And as galling as kit prices are, there really is no argument when put like that.
There is an argument - don't charge ridiculous prices and you might get more customers.
Absolutely. When we (the fans) start justifying these ridiculous prices the clubs will start charging more.
Fuck me, they can't even release the kits at a decent time, nor all of it when they do. The whole thing is awful.
Post by: Risso on July 21, 2022, 09:38:13 PM
Post by: Drummond on July 21, 2022, 09:43:41 PM
Just don't buy them then. Obviously going to the match is a different thing entirely, where choosing not to go means not doing something you really enjoy. But surely there's not a single person amongst us who can't do without a truly shit piece of polyester in their lives?
No, I agree. The problem comes when the kids want them though doesn't it. Nobody wants to say no when it comes to a football kit.
Post by: villadelph on July 21, 2022, 09:52:08 PM
Just don't buy them then. Obviously going to the match is a different thing entirely, where choosing not to go means not doing something you really enjoy. But surely there's not a single person amongst us who can't do without a truly shit piece of polyester in their lives?
No, I agree. The problem comes when the kids want them though doesn't it. Nobody wants to say no when it comes to a football kit.
How much do you love your kids? ;D
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 21, 2022, 10:21:59 PM
Apologies if this has been posted before, may not be a full list,
but still quite a few teams with claret & blue:-
https://soccernomad.wordpress.com/2016/09/08/claret-and-blue/
Don't think so but cheers for posting.
The only 2 missing I can think of are Walsall (if we're including previous kits) and Youghal United.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on July 22, 2022, 12:12:24 AM
Apologies if this has been posted before, may not be a full list,
but still quite a few teams with claret & blue:-
https://soccernomad.wordpress.com/2016/09/08/claret-and-blue/
I used to live about 100 yards from Salford City’s ground in the late 80’s and would go to watch them every now and then when they were in the Bass North West Counties league Their home kit was claret and blue. Also noticed that they’ve recently changed kit manufacturers from Kappa to Castore
Incidentally, their programme covers are works of art
https://salfordcityfc.co.uk/category/programme/page/3/
Post by: Risso on July 22, 2022, 10:42:14 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/0BkBQQF/Screenshot-2022-07-22-at-10-40-50.png) (https://ibb.co/0BkBQQF)
Post by: chrisw1 on July 22, 2022, 10:46:38 AM
I don’t think anyone has have they?If you're talking about Flin's post re the 'better fan than yow' thing, then yeah, it happens all the time. Maybe not on here but you definitely see it.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on July 22, 2022, 11:02:39 AM
Well done Villa marketing email person, you had one job...
(https://i.ibb.co/0BkBQQF/Screenshot-2022-07-22-at-10-40-50.png) (https://ibb.co/0BkBQQF)
It’s comforting to know that the “laser cut” holes will optimise my performance.
“ Villa’s 2022/23 Castore away kit displays tonal jacquard stripes in our timeless club blue, ribbed cuffs and a V-neckline with claret trim to combine classic sophistication with ultra-modern technical details.
Laser-cut holes work with innovative, quick-drying fabric to provide extra ventilation to optimise your performance”
The jerseys feature a 3D silicone Villa crest across both Replica and Pro editions, with the club’s iconic lion below the collar on the reverse.”
Post by: chrisw1 on July 22, 2022, 11:05:13 AM
The prices are crazy, but I've thought that fora long time with football kits. I wonder how we compare with other clubs?
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 22, 2022, 11:06:08 AM
Apologies if this has been posted before, may not be a full list,
but still quite a few teams with claret & blue:-
https://soccernomad.wordpress.com/2016/09/08/claret-and-blue/
Don't think so but cheers for posting.
The only 2 missing I can think of are Walsall (if we're including previous kits) and Youghal United.
Aberdare Athletic, Brentford, Darlington, Gateshead, Grimsby, Kidderminster and Scarborough are other current/former league teams to have worn claret and blue, not necessarily while they were in the league.
Stoke wore "crimson and blue" briefly, and if you count that as being more or less our colours they probably wore them before we did.
http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/Stoke_City/Stoke_City.htm
Further afield you have Barcelona, Levante, Whitehill Welfare and probably loads of others.
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 22, 2022, 11:10:14 AM
Post by: Villan For Life on July 22, 2022, 11:11:43 AM
Post by: Villan For Life on July 22, 2022, 11:12:21 AM
New away shirt looks decent enough. Wish they would have a kit release where you could just see the entire kit. What colour are the shorts and socks. Claret or black would be alright. Light blue or white, not so much.
On the OS the shorts are the same colour and the socks are claret
Post by: darren woolley on July 22, 2022, 11:31:04 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 22, 2022, 11:33:39 AM
New away shirt looks decent enough. Wish they would have a kit release where you could just see the entire kit. What colour are the shorts and socks. Claret or black would be alright. Light blue or white, not so much.
On the OS the shorts are the same colour and the socks are claret
Hmm, not sure about that. Too much light blue is a bit insipid. Will see what it looks like in a match though.
Post by: OCD on July 22, 2022, 11:36:26 AM
Post by: Axl Rose on July 22, 2022, 11:42:14 AM
Post by: joe_c on July 22, 2022, 12:12:46 PM
New away shirt looks decent enough. Wish they would have a kit release where you could just see the entire kit. What colour are the shorts and socks. Claret or black would be alright. Light blue or white, not so much.
On the OS the shorts are the same colour and the socks are claret
I personally loathe the shirt and shorts being one colour and the socks another colour combination, it looks terribly lopsided, more so when the socks are darker than the rest.
The worst offenders
(https://allbluedaze.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/1970-fa-cup-final.jpg)
Dishonourable mention
(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/5774/production/_119488322_ryn304.jpg)
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 22, 2022, 12:18:57 PM
Post by: eamonn on July 22, 2022, 12:19:29 PM
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on July 22, 2022, 12:29:28 PM
Have we had a full sky-blue/light-blue away kit before? I don't care about the Cov/Blose colour comparisons when we go for a blue away
66-67 season
https://twitter.com/thevilla1982/status/1377179496047013889?s=21&t=0q8Q-B4i51_qZtQ8l_kLlA
Post by: villadelph on July 22, 2022, 12:36:46 PM
Post by: ian c. on July 22, 2022, 12:43:16 PM
The president of the club told my wife that the took the colours from the Villa because of the success we had in the 1890s.
Post by: London Villan on July 22, 2022, 03:02:28 PM
Have we had a full sky-blue/light-blue away kit before? I don't care about the Cov/Blose colour comparisons when we go for a blue away
66-67 season
https://twitter.com/thevilla1982/status/1377179496047013889?s=21&t=0q8Q-B4i51_qZtQ8l_kLlA
A nod then to Villa's glory days in the mid-late 60s....
Post by: NorthYvillan on July 22, 2022, 03:57:30 PM
Post by: Drummond on July 22, 2022, 04:45:49 PM
From what I looked at on the official site, the shorts seemed to be claret
I think you were looking at the wrong thing then. Socks are, but the rest is blue.
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 22, 2022, 04:49:21 PM
Post by: London Villan on July 22, 2022, 04:51:46 PM
Post by: NorthYvillan on July 22, 2022, 05:24:25 PM
Yeah there was a claret shorted training kit or something, which went much better with the blue tops. Oh well.
You're right. I was looking at the gallery where Matty Cash was wearing claret shorts with the top. Looking at the shop, the shorts are the same colour as the shirt.
Post by: Walmley_Villa on July 22, 2022, 05:29:23 PM
Yeah there was a claret shorted training kit or something, which went much better with the blue tops. Oh well.
You're right. I was looking at the gallery where Matty Cash was wearing claret shorts with the top. Looking at the shop, the shorts are the same colour as the shirt.
He's wearing tracky bottoms not shorts
Post by: LeeB on July 22, 2022, 05:35:08 PM
Have we had a full sky-blue/light-blue away kit before? I don't care about the Cov/Blose colour comparisons when we go for a blue away
66-67 season
https://twitter.com/thevilla1982/status/1377179496047013889?s=21&t=0q8Q-B4i51_qZtQ8l_kLlA
That's a mad coincidence, I've just posted on the Man Utd game thread how I came to own one of those shirts!
Post by: NorthYvillan on July 22, 2022, 05:43:58 PM
Have we had a full sky-blue/light-blue away kit before? I don't care about the Cov/Blose colour comparisons when we go for a blue away
66-67 season
https://twitter.com/thevilla1982/status/1377179496047013889?s=21&t=0q8Q-B4i51_qZtQ8l_kLlA
That's a mad coincidence, I've just posted on the Man Utd game thread how I came to own one of those shirts!
0ops wrong quote
Post by: NorthYvillan on July 22, 2022, 05:47:05 PM
Yeah there was a claret shorted training kit or something, which went much better with the blue tops. Oh well.
You're right. I was looking at the gallery where Matty Cash was wearing claret shorts with the top. Looking at the shop, the shorts are the same colour as the shirt.
He's wearing tracky bottoms not shorts
There is a picture in the same gallery of 2 of the women's teams wearing claret shorts - that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it :)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 22, 2022, 06:31:47 PM
He's wearing tracky bottoms not shorts
The ones Coutinho wore to the wildlife sanctuary looked quite smart but may be less flattering on the larger gentleman.
Post by: nigel on July 22, 2022, 06:52:08 PM
New away shirt looks decent enough. Wish they would have a kit release where you could just see the entire kit. What colour are the shorts and socks. Claret or black would be alright. Light blue or white, not so much.
On the OS the shorts are the same colour and the socks are claret
I personally loathe the shirt and shorts being one colour and the socks another colour combination, it looks terribly lopsided, more so when the socks are darker than the rest.
The worst offenders
(https://allbluedaze.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/1970-fa-cup-final.jpg)
Dishonourable mention
(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/5774/production/_119488322_ryn304.jpg)
That phot is the 69/70 FA cup final. Leeds usually wore white socks, but because Chelsea wore white socks, too, Leeds the ‘away team’ changed.
In the replay Chelsea had yellow and Leeds white.
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 22, 2022, 06:57:30 PM
New away shirt looks decent enough. Wish they would have a kit release where you could just see the entire kit. What colour are the shorts and socks. Claret or black would be alright. Light blue or white, not so much.
On the OS the shorts are the same colour and the socks are claret
I personally loathe the shirt and shorts being one colour and the socks another colour combination, it looks terribly lopsided, more so when the socks are darker than the rest.
The worst offenders
(https://allbluedaze.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/1970-fa-cup-final.jpg)
Dishonourable mention
(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/5774/production/_119488322_ryn304.jpg)
Didn’t Leeds wear white socks, but because Chelsea wore white socks, too, the away team changed.
If I recall in the fa cup final Chelsea had yellow and Leeds white.
I’ll go and check now
That is the FA Cup Final.
Chelsea wore yellow socks to Leeds' white in the replay.
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 22, 2022, 06:57:48 PM
Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on July 22, 2022, 07:00:04 PM
I have no beef with the designs for Villa, though I am definitely not a customer!
Post by: FailsworthVillan on July 22, 2022, 10:14:26 PM
Post by: eamonn on July 22, 2022, 10:17:02 PM
Post by: FailsworthVillan on July 22, 2022, 10:20:00 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 22, 2022, 10:29:11 PM
Post by: nigel on July 22, 2022, 11:03:36 PM
Beat me to it. 🙂
Should have checked first.
But I do remember back then no part of the kit can match.
Don’t know when it changed, though
Post by: Risso on July 23, 2022, 09:09:20 AM
Yes, he was appointed as a club ambassador recently. There's an interview with him on Pravda from this week where he talks about enjoying media work and having other offers but coming back to Villa was what he wanted to do.
They need to get him in as crossing coach.
Post by: London Villan on July 23, 2022, 11:24:45 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 23, 2022, 01:42:13 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 23, 2022, 01:56:21 PM
https://twitter.com/AVWFCOfficial/status/1550799383926415360?t=ku4btOZpxgAG4P8Vf1qLug&s=19
Post by: Deano's Mullet on July 23, 2022, 01:59:15 PM
Post by: Dogtanian on July 23, 2022, 02:12:07 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 23, 2022, 03:35:36 PM
I must say the away top is nicer in person. The stripes are subtler than they look in the official pics.
Both the home and away kits look nicer on the players than in the initial photos. The away shirt looks very smart with the claret shorts and socks. Big fan of the shorts in particular, nice shade of claret, the Castore symbol suits them and like the thin light blue horizontal strip. May well invest in a pair.
Post by: villadelph on July 23, 2022, 03:42:16 PM
I must say the away top is nicer in person. The stripes are subtler than they look in the official pics.
I thought they looked great today. I am still having a hard time choosing a kit, might wait for the third to drop.
Post by: Drummond on July 24, 2022, 09:14:55 AM
Post by: Risso on July 24, 2022, 10:01:59 AM
The claret shorts aren't on sale? So they must be the change shorts, yet they wear them on publicity shots and in the first game the away kit is worn.
Which was an odd choice, as Man U were wearing dark shorts, so if we'd had light blue shorts it would have been less of a clash than the darker claret ones.
Post by: ChicagoLion on July 24, 2022, 10:11:08 AM
Both teams avoided a clash and changed from dark shirts to light shirts and light shorts to dark shorts.The claret shorts aren't on sale? So they must be the change shorts, yet they wear them on publicity shots and in the first game the away kit is worn.
Which was an odd choice, as Man U were wearing dark shorts, so if we'd had light blue shorts it would have been less of a clash than the darker claret ones.
Post by: darren woolley on July 24, 2022, 02:10:37 PM
Post by: Dogtanian on July 24, 2022, 02:38:54 PM
Does anybody know how this season kits fit do you have to size up like we did with Kappa.
There’s a size chart here:
https://shop.avfc.co.uk/en/aston-villa-away-shirt-2022-23/p-1214697993084528+z-946-2260558736?_ref=p-SFLP:m-GRID:i-r0c1:po-1 (https://shop.avfc.co.uk/en/aston-villa-away-shirt-2022-23/p-1214697993084528+z-946-2260558736?_ref=p-SFLP:m-GRID:i-r0c1:po-1)
My medium is same fit as the medium Kappa.
Post by: darren woolley on July 24, 2022, 04:30:51 PM
Does anybody know how this season kits fit do you have to size up like we did with Kappa.
There’s a size chart here:
https://shop.avfc.co.uk/en/aston-villa-away-shirt-2022-23/p-1214697993084528+z-946-2260558736?_ref=p-SFLP:m-GRID:i-r0c1:po-1 (https://shop.avfc.co.uk/en/aston-villa-away-shirt-2022-23/p-1214697993084528+z-946-2260558736?_ref=p-SFLP:m-GRID:i-r0c1:po-1)
My medium is same fit as the medium Kappa.
Cheers I think I will go a size up.
Post by: Drummond on August 06, 2022, 01:37:40 AM
1 Emiliano Martínez
2 Matty Cash
3 Diego Carlos
4 Ezri Konsa
5 Tyrone Mings
6 Douglas Luiz
7 John McGinn
8 Morgan Sanson
9 Danny Ings
10 Emiliano Buendía
11 Ollie Watkins
12 Jed Steer
15 Bertrand Traore
16 Calum Chambers
17 Ludwig Augustinsson
18 Ashley Young
19 Marvelous Nakamba
21 Anwar El Ghazi
23 Philippe Coutinho
24 Frederic Guilbert
25 Robin Olsen
27 Lucas Digne
29 Kaine Kesler Hayden
30 Kortney Hause
31 Leon Bailey
32 Jaden Philogene-Bidace
35 Cameron Archer
39 Keinan Davis
40 Aaron Ramsey
41 Jacob Ramsey
42 Filip Marschall
44 Boubacar Kamara
45 Ben Chrisene
47 Tim Iroegbunam
48 Oliwier Zych
59 Josh Feeney
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 06, 2022, 09:56:26 AM
Squad Numbers.
No number 33, look like we've retired Carni C's shirt. :(
Post by: Drummond on August 06, 2022, 10:19:55 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 06, 2022, 10:25:38 AM
Post by: johnny from donny on August 06, 2022, 10:53:31 AM
Off topic, but are there any punning squad numbers in football? I can only think of Joe Root wearing 66 in cricket. I was always annoyed that Man City never gave Kompany the number two shirt. Guessing there must have been a Jackson who wore number five at some point.Yado Mambo had the number 5 shirt for Ebbsfleet United a few years back.
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 06, 2022, 10:54:34 AM
Post by: Drummond on August 06, 2022, 11:21:58 AM
Post by: Axl Rose on August 15, 2022, 03:51:49 AM
Post by: Hillbilly on August 15, 2022, 07:09:11 AM
Post by: Oklahoma on August 25, 2022, 07:55:48 PM
I wonder if Castore are going to do any long sleeve versions of this season's kits? Anybody heard anything?
It looked to me like Phil was wearing a long sleeved shirt against Bolton.
Post by: villadelph on August 25, 2022, 08:10:19 PM
I wonder if Castore are going to do any long sleeve versions of this season's kits? Anybody heard anything?
It looked to me like Phil was wearing a long sleeved shirt against Bolton.
Ugh, I wish. It was just a baggier than usual longsleeve shirt underneath.
What's the deal with the 3rd kit..?!
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on August 25, 2022, 08:42:54 PM
I wonder if Castore are going to do any long sleeve versions of this season's kits? Anybody heard anything?
It looked to me like Phil was wearing a long sleeved shirt against Bolton.
I thought the same. But watching it back it was a blue vest thing under a short sleeve. Shame
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on August 25, 2022, 09:20:32 PM
Post by: Axl Rose on August 26, 2022, 06:21:01 AM
I wonder if Castore are going to do any long sleeve versions of this season's kits? Anybody heard anything?
It looked to me like Phil was wearing a long sleeved shirt against Bolton.
I thought the same. But watching it back it was a blue vest thing under a short sleeve. Shame
That is a shame. The wait for long sleeves goes on!
Post by: VinnieChase84 on August 26, 2022, 09:27:59 AM
Is the 3rd kit black shirt with yellow trim a real thing or just a random internet thing?
Its real
Post by: Drummond on August 26, 2022, 09:57:50 AM
Post by: Nii Lamptey on August 26, 2022, 10:08:59 AM
https://shop.avfc.co.uk/en/aston-villa-football-kits/t-31876437+d-3405109404+z-96-4265943694?cs=19 (https://shop.avfc.co.uk/en/aston-villa-football-kits/t-31876437+d-3405109404+z-96-4265943694?cs=19)
Post by: Flin5tone on August 26, 2022, 10:11:17 AM
(https://shop.avfc.co.uk/content/ws/all/dca5b681-e4d3-4c4d-abf1-c5dc1c650282__1600X612.png)
https://shop.avfc.co.uk/en/aston-villa-football-kits/t-31876437+d-3405109404+z-96-4265943694?cs=19 (https://shop.avfc.co.uk/en/aston-villa-football-kits/t-31876437+d-3405109404+z-96-4265943694?cs=19)
That's dreadful
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 26, 2022, 10:11:23 AM
Post by: AV82EC on August 26, 2022, 10:16:54 AM
(https://shop.avfc.co.uk/content/ws/all/dca5b681-e4d3-4c4d-abf1-c5dc1c650282__1600X612.png)
https://shop.avfc.co.uk/en/aston-villa-football-kits/t-31876437+d-3405109404+z-96-4265943694?cs=19 (https://shop.avfc.co.uk/en/aston-villa-football-kits/t-31876437+d-3405109404+z-96-4265943694?cs=19)
That's dreadful
And in todays least surprising news…..
Post by: ChicagoLion on August 26, 2022, 10:32:39 AM
Post by: Axl Rose on August 26, 2022, 10:42:54 AM
I'd just like to win a game in our third kit after the last two seasons of not doing so. Was Burnley away in 2020 the last time?
Post by: Nii Lamptey on August 26, 2022, 10:49:38 AM
We have 2 totally contrasting home and away kits - Surely one or the other would avoid any potential kit clash?
Post by: ChicagoLion on August 26, 2022, 10:55:50 AM
Apart from the obvious money grab, is there any practical need for a third kit?You are right completely unnecessary, its just a cynical ruse to get money. I have absolutely no idea why any one would buy that crap.
We have 2 totally contrasting home and away kits - Surely one or the other would avoid any potential kit clash?
Post by: London Villan on August 26, 2022, 10:57:49 AM
Post by: darren woolley on August 26, 2022, 12:27:57 PM
Post by: Villa Lew on August 26, 2022, 01:04:52 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 26, 2022, 01:22:46 PM
Post by: Drummond on August 26, 2022, 01:27:34 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on August 26, 2022, 01:29:49 PM
Post by: villadelph on August 26, 2022, 01:30:49 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 26, 2022, 02:15:09 PM
I don't mind it really. I like having a black option and I think it contrasts the home and away kits well.
Same here, won't be buying it but it's decent for a 3rd kit.
Post by: Rory on August 27, 2022, 03:54:23 AM
If it's got a Villa badge on it I will buy it.
How many kits do you have, Daz?
I was about 5 when my parents bought me the '95-'96 home shirt with Wright (Alan) on the back. It was my party shirt until I was about 10. I bought the '02-'03 kit (not really sure why, think it was because I saw a long-sleeve version) and pre-ordered the '08-'09 home kit purely because of Acorns.
But basically any official merchandise feels like a cheese grater against my skin. I'd rather make a £50 donation each year and get nothing in return than buy a kit.
Post by: Joe S on August 27, 2022, 12:05:35 PM
It is a shame the club couldn't have cheered old Flin5tone up though. Always the next time (or never in his case).
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 27, 2022, 02:01:20 PM
It is a shame the club couldn't have cheered old Flin5tone up though. Always the next time (or never in his case).
Maybe if they opt for an orange and black-spotted, sleeveless number next season he'll be happier.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on August 27, 2022, 02:16:57 PM
Post by: darren woolley on August 27, 2022, 02:35:56 PM
If it's got a Villa badge on it I will buy it.
How many kits do you have, Daz?
I was about 5 when my parents bought me the '95-'96 home shirt with Wright (Alan) on the back. It was my party shirt until I was about 10. I bought the '02-'03 kit (not really sure why, think it was because I saw a long-sleeve version) and pre-ordered the '08-'09 home kit purely because of Acorns.
But basically any official merchandise feels like a cheese grater against my skin. I'd rather make a £50 donation each year and get nothing in return than buy a kit.
I've got most of them Rory I've got them all stored away.
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 27, 2022, 03:38:36 PM
Post by: Rory on August 27, 2022, 05:42:00 PM
Post by: Risso on August 28, 2022, 08:35:40 AM
I quite like it (apart from the random yellow holes on the back).
You don't get those on the non-pro version.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on August 28, 2022, 12:26:22 PM
I quite like it (apart from the random yellow holes on the back).
You don't get those on the non-pro version.
Oh right, nice, didn't know that.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 30, 2022, 11:36:12 PM
Post by: Drummond on August 31, 2022, 12:48:29 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 31, 2022, 05:16:59 PM
Third kit will be getting it's first outing tonight.
ace. the away kit got a solid beating at mighty Bournemouth in its debut, and the third will have a 4-0 battering tied to it tonight. Thank fuck the home kit survived one game.
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 31, 2022, 05:18:19 PM
Post by: Pete3206 on August 31, 2022, 06:48:39 PM
Home, away, third were superb
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 31, 2022, 06:50:02 PM
Not a single effort since promotion have come close to the Luke shirts.
Thank fuck for that. Hearts nonsense.
Post by: Dogtanian on September 02, 2022, 07:51:36 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 02, 2022, 08:14:06 PM
Post by: Drummond on September 03, 2022, 04:50:35 PM
Post by: villadelph on November 07, 2022, 09:49:44 PM
FYI: Expect a serious downturn in his form.
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 12, 2022, 10:29:56 AM
Post by: Rory on November 13, 2022, 02:24:16 AM
Not a single effort since promotion have come close to the Luke shirts.
Thank fuck for that. Hearts nonsense.
Best shirt in our lifetime. IF the colours were indeed wrong, I think we should change our colours to reflect the LUKE ones. That shirt knew our club better than we do.
...love you, CD 😘
Post by: FatSam on November 13, 2022, 07:18:49 AM
Post by: Des Little on November 14, 2022, 12:57:24 PM
Post by: hipkiss92 on November 14, 2022, 01:41:54 PM
I didn’t like the Luke kit either
The Luke away kit belongs in the Louvre.
Post by: Three Spires Villa on November 14, 2022, 02:02:26 PM
That all claret kit yesterday is ace. I'd happily have that as our home kit, even if only for one season.
I agree love claret shorts
Post by: villadelph on November 14, 2022, 02:55:41 PM
That all claret kit yesterday is ace. I'd happily have that as our home kit, even if only for one season.
I agree love claret shorts
I agree. This may sound a bit strange but the single color kit always came off more intimidating to me.
Post by: LeeB on November 14, 2022, 03:32:43 PM
That all claret kit yesterday is ace. I'd happily have that as our home kit, even if only for one season.
I agree love claret shorts
I agree. This may sound a bit strange but the single color kit always came off more intimidating to me.
One of the reasons Shankley changed the Liverpool kit.
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 24, 2022, 01:58:00 PM
https://shop.avfc.co.uk/en/aston-villa-promo-eligible/t-19099748+c-3435878303+z-91-3557809010?_s=bm-FI-PEC-AVFC-SOLUS-BF50&sc_src=email_3285566&sc_lid=328994644&sc_uid=BxL4Lf0H0P&sc_llid=60994&sc_customer=7bf24da5-a35c-4520-a5de-815d1aa78988
Post by: Sexual Ealing on November 24, 2022, 02:28:51 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 24, 2022, 02:30:14 PM
Post by: Dogtanian on November 24, 2022, 02:32:43 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 24, 2022, 02:33:54 PM
I didn’t like the Luke kit either
The Luke away kit belongs in the Louvre.
The home one belonged in the toilet.
Post by: VILLA MOLE on November 24, 2022, 02:44:45 PM
Post by: LeeB on November 24, 2022, 02:55:52 PM
They're fine with a light blue or white away shirt. With a claret home shirt? Absolutely not.
I disagree, I quite like it, and I think SGT would have agreed. When we got promoted in '88, we had the same kit but we changed from white shorts and socks to claret shorts and blue socks. White socks have absolutely no place on a Villa home kit, and were probably responsible for our piss poor home form that season.
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 25, 2022, 03:29:20 AM
Post by: Rory on November 25, 2022, 03:44:04 AM
Home - claret shirt with blue sleeves, white shorts, blue socks
Away - white shirt with claret trim, claret shorts, blue socks
Just my opinion.
Post by: darren woolley on November 25, 2022, 08:20:16 AM
Post by: Rory on November 26, 2022, 04:08:30 AM
I took advantage of the reduction in price and bought the home kit.
Good on you, Darren. Full kit, or just the shirt?
Post by: darren woolley on November 26, 2022, 08:52:22 PM
I took advantage of the reduction in price and bought the home kit.
Good on you, Darren. Full kit, or just the shirt?
Just the shirt.
Post by: Dogtanian on November 27, 2022, 06:49:09 AM
Post by: Axl Rose on November 27, 2022, 06:51:19 AM
Post by: Dogtanian on November 27, 2022, 06:56:36 AM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on November 27, 2022, 08:37:04 AM
Our kits should be:
Home - claret shirt with blue sleeves, white shorts, blue socks
Away - white shirt with claret trim, claret shorts, blue socks
Just my opinion.
Spot on
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 27, 2022, 11:55:56 AM
Post by: ChicagoLion on November 27, 2022, 12:08:49 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 27, 2022, 12:27:56 PM
Post by: VILLA MOLE on November 27, 2022, 02:36:35 PM
Post by: Dogtanian on November 28, 2022, 07:20:07 AM
Post by: ChicagoLion on November 28, 2022, 09:01:03 AM
The blue socks are the best looking, followed by white. Nobody looks good in red socks, not unless ur Father Christmas.red?
Post by: Dogtanian on November 28, 2022, 09:46:56 AM
The blue socks are the best looking, followed by white. Nobody looks good in red socks, not unless ur Father Christmas.red?
Yes, red. Nobody looks good in red socks. All shades of red. Blood red, burgundy, slapped arse-cheek.
Post by: ChicagoLion on November 28, 2022, 09:49:32 AM
What about my lucky claret and blue stripey socks I wear on matchdays?The blue socks are the best looking, followed by white. Nobody looks good in red socks, not unless ur Father Christmas.red?
Yes, red. Nobody looks good in red socks. All shades of red. Blood red, burgundy, slapped arse-cheek.
Post by: chrisw1 on November 28, 2022, 01:16:11 PM
They can't be very lucky if you've worn them much over the last 10 years?What about my lucky claret and blue stripey socks I wear on matchdays?The blue socks are the best looking, followed by white. Nobody looks good in red socks, not unless ur Father Christmas.red?
Yes, red. Nobody looks good in red socks. All shades of red. Blood red, burgundy, slapped arse-cheek.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on November 28, 2022, 01:30:41 PM
What about my lucky claret and blue stripey socks I wear on matchdays?
They can't be very lucky if you've worn them much over the last 10 years?
Who said he was talking about Villa's results? ;)
Post by: Axl Rose on November 28, 2022, 01:32:32 PM
Every one knows that socks should be claret , a light blue band at the the top top with 2 Claret stripes
95-96 type? They were beautiful
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 28, 2022, 01:40:48 PM
Post by: LeeB on November 28, 2022, 01:52:32 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 28, 2022, 01:57:59 PM
Post by: Risso on November 28, 2022, 02:07:45 PM
Prefer black socks to claret, but the correct answer is obviously blue.
Socks is the one area where it's really down to personal preference. From the start of having regular claret and blue home kits in the mid 1880's, we then had claret socks for the majority of the time until the 60s, with the exception of about 30 years from the 20 to the 50s when they were black. Having socks the same blue as the shirt sleeves only started in the 60s. Since then it's been either blue, claret or a combination of the two. I'm prepared to overlook your historical inaccuracies therefore just this once, but please don't insist that blue socks are 'correct' or you'll have to go on *the* list I'm afraid. The Luke kit had blue socks, that's all I'm saying.
Post by: Drummond on November 28, 2022, 02:14:36 PM
They are a devil to wash.
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 28, 2022, 02:14:39 PM