villaglint Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Good - those shirts are absolutely ridiculous. Find it hard to believe they are wet look as though that’s how they are supposed to look. You’d have to be a grade A moron to set out to design a shirt to be worn by elite athletes that instantly become drenched in sweat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Townsend Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Bin Castore off. Unbelievable in this day and age. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeps Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Just get rid of Castore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 You’d there would be something in the contract related to the kits not being of the agreed quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 36 minutes ago, Reivax_Villa said: Full article: Quote Aston Villa players complain sweaty Castore shirts are affecting performances The problem has been particularly obvious on the claret home shirts, which quickly turn much darker during games By Matt Law, Football News Correspondent26 September 2023 • 7:00pm Players are claiming this season’s wet-look shirts are weighing them down Credit: AP/Alastair Grant Aston Villa players have told club chiefs they are unhappy with this season’s wet-look shirts, which they claim are weighing them down. Head coach Unai Emery is thought to be aware of the issue, with Villa now working with sports manufacturer Castore to try to find a solution as quickly as possible. Villa launched new home, away and third kits this season, but supporters have noticed the shirts quickly become wet through and cling to players during games due to perspiration. Telegraph Sport understands that has prompted complaints from players, who believe it to be a performance issue and have told members of the Villa hierarchy that the shirts become uncomfortable and heavy. The problem has been particularly obvious on the claret home shirts, which quickly turn much darker during games, but players have claimed the white away kit is just as bad. Villa are two years into what was described as a multi-year deal with British sportswear manufacturer Castore and it remains to be seen whether or not the issue could affect that deal. Newcastle United triggered an exit clause to free themselves of a contract with Castore that had been due to run to 2027 so they can switch to Adidas at the end of this season. One source close to a Villa player told Telegraph Sport: “The players are having to play in soaking wet t-shirts and it is a problem that needs to be solved. It cannot go on all season. The players look like they’ve jumped in a swimming pool after about 10 minutes.” Villa have started the season encouragingly, winning four of their opening six Premier League games, but Emery will be keen for the complaints of his players to be swiftly dealt with. The issue will not impact replica shirts bought by fans, with Villa not facing the possibility of having to recall kits or issue replacements to the public. Any solution would likely require Castore to produce a new run of shirts for the players that do a much better job of absorbing sweat and remaining lightweight. Announcing what was described as a ‘landmark’ partnership with Castore in May 2022, Villa released a club statement that said: “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.” Other than Villa and Newcastle, Castore have this season produced kits for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Rangers, Sevilla and Bayer Leverkusen among others. Villa have announced the club will launch a new crest for a second successive campaign after concluding the round badge that features on this season’s shirts ‘has not had the impact which had been hoped’. In an announcement on the club’s website, Villa have revealed they will canvas the opinion of supporters ahead of selecting a permanent new-look crest ahead of the club’s 150th anniversary next year. Villa entertain Everton in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night in front of what could be their lowest Villa Park crowd since their return to the Premier League. The Midlands club have faced criticism from supporters for taking their first Carabao Cup game off season tickets and charging a minimum of £30 for an adult ticket. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMelvillan Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 At least this has come out after a win. Would have been embarrassing if they were blaming a loss on the wet kits. But like man utd complaining about their grey kits back in the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 They must have literally forgotten to put a certain material into the manufacturing process. Cannot think of anything else . Be interesting to get Luke Ropers view on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummybloke Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Needs sorting ASAP, it looks like all the players have flu and can't be comfortable wearing a sodden shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayls Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Adidas or Under Armour please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 I'm blaming every loss and every misplaced pass and shot on this issue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HongKongVillan Posted September 26, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 26, 2023 Surprise it has taken that long for the complain, unless this was raised for a while and castore just ignored the problem, hence the leak to press Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reivax_Villa Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 At least we know that there is a strong possibility that we won’t be using this manufacturer next season.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanmac Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) Thank God for Unai Emery. It's only the actual football stuff that this club gets right. Which, i'll take to be fair Edited September 26, 2023 by villanmac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted September 26, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) I know we’ve been through this before but I’m pretty sure Castore don’t actually manufacture the kits, our contract is with Fanatics and they actually do the design and manufacturing the shirts. So if anything I imagine Castore are very annoyed that there has been a public shambles with their name on it, when they aren’t actually responsible. They need to sort something out though, they are literally soaking wet and I’m glad the players had the balls to mention it. Edited September 26, 2023 by alreadyexists 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 It'll all come out in the wash 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Quote The issue will not impact replica shirts bought by fans, with Villa not facing the possibility of having to recall kits or issue replacements to the public. Presumably the more expensive "pro" shirt does have this problem, or is it not actually the same shirt the pros wear and it's just a con to shake out some more money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaParkAvenue Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 They should consider playing topless if things aren’t solved quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted September 26, 2023 Author Share Posted September 26, 2023 1 minute ago, VillaParkAvenue said: They should consider playing topless if things aren’t solved quickly. Can’t see that going down well with WSL games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny_Villaman84 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) I read somewhere say newcastle didn't got same issues as Aston Villa? i find this articles, but i cant remember where source i find it other day. https://www.footyheadlines.com/2023/09/major-castore-kit-quality-problem-aston-villa-players-look-like-coming-out-of-the-bath.html#:~:text=Breathability Problem With Castore Aston Villa 23-24 Home Kits&text=Fans and kit experts alike," as %40jackgrimse put it. this one what i see other day Edited September 26, 2023 by Danny_Villaman84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny_Villaman84 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 what actually difference between both even same company :S ((Confused)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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