Rosch Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 7 minutes ago, Jas10 said: It’s negative exposure too… It really is. That terrible look makes us look terrible. The impact on performance may be real or may be simply perceived by the public. Either is a problem. That it has not been remedied implies that the team can't or won't find a way to address an issue like this, trivial as it may be. Could be a ignorance, laziness, contractual issues, lack of concern, lack of decision making... doesn't matter. Show that we are a demanding club and do not accept the subpar. Now that may sound dramatically American, as we are indeed obsessed with branding and image. But like it or not, they are key to growth on the global stage. You've got to sell a sporting fantasy that people want to be a part of. Instead, we're sopping and exhausted-looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 It's funny because this is literally a Seinfeld plot come to life 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 The kit looked slick……. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 Any truth in the rumour (comment on internet) that the shirt deal was pushed through by Gerrard before he left and that he’s personal friends with the owners of Castore? Does Gerrard have any shares in the company, as apparently he did the exact same thing at Rangers? Have to say the quality of the shirts is comparable to Gerrard’s management skills. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 That state of that shirt Emi was wearing is an abject embarrassment. Our first dip back into Europe and we broadcast that image around the world. WTF is going on at the club that this is allowed to happen? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 Just now, maqroll said: That state of that shirt Emi was wearing is an abject embarrassment. Our first dip back into Europe and we broadcast that image around the world. WTF is going on at the club that this is allowed to happen? Yeah, weird that we had outfield shirts with no sponsor, but obviously no GK shirts without it? Certainly a bit amateur hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, maqroll said: That state of that shirt Emi was wearing is an abject embarrassment. Our first dip back into Europe and we broadcast that image around the world. WTF is going on at the club that this is allowed to happen? Yup, Villa looked like a bunch of amateurs both in the kit they wear and on the pitch against some random Polish team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 35 minutes ago, ferguson1 said: Yeah, weird that we had outfield shirts with no sponsor, but obviously no GK shirts without it? Certainly a bit amateur hour. It's weird because he wore the GK third kit and maybe they didn't have a sponsorless version of it. I don't know why he wasn't wearing the home one though as there wasn't any clashes of kit anywhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jas10 Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Has a shirt manufacturer ever messed up so badly? Should be completely ashamed… Utterly atrocious. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvonVillain Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Can only agree with every word here. There's a case for breach of contract surely. No way on earth this material is suitable or appropriate at any level of sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 The shirts are clearly wicking away the sweat - problem is that it’s wicking the opposition players’ sweat too. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Messy Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 I like the darker shade of claret the sweaty shirt turns. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkymonkey666 Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 On 22/09/2023 at 12:00, ChicagoVillan1983 said: I continue to be surprised given our ownership that we aren't with Adidas! Bayern don't seem to be having too much success with their Adidas kit this season either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Are the replica shirts this bad? Considering different materials are used for replica and authentic, perhaps the replica material would be better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 5 hours ago, ferguson1 said: Yeah, weird that we had outfield shirts with no sponsor, but obviously no GK shirts without it? Certainly a bit amateur hour. I think we do sell sponsorless shirts so have produced some, for some reason I am guessing we dont sell the goalkeeper equivalent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted September 24, 2023 Moderator Share Posted September 24, 2023 12 hours ago, Zatman said: I think we do sell sponsorless shirts so have produced some, for some reason I am guessing we dont sell the goalkeeper equivalent The club won't sell adult shirts without the sponsor on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayls Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) Surely ours and newcastles (and anyone else who uses castore) shirts follow the same manufacturing process - same materials etc? So why would theirs be fine and ours fail miserably? Forgive me if I have misunderstood the workings behind the manufacturing of kits… Is the sweat thing an issue, or not? Edited September 24, 2023 by Tayls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisvilla4 Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Would love it if we were sponsored by lynx or right guard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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