islingtonclaret Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 As long as I can remember I've wanted to see an Addidas Villa shirt, just to see those claret and blue 3 stripes which I reckon would look great. Nike shirts were a welcome breath of fresh air from the bile being turned out by Diadora, Hummel etc. and as a traditionalist I have thoroughly enjoyed them. But, it's time to move on after the kit problems. Xtep anyone? Is that even spelt right?! Anyway, yeah, Addidas, Kappa or Puma will do me fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ads Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Nike wont want anything to do with us once the deal expires unless Bob Kain twists their arms again perhaps we will be downgraded to an Umbro deal. As far as I know, Bob Kain had nothing to do with getting the Nike kit deal and hasn’t had anything to do with the Villa for years. In fact I’d wager that its difficult to see what input he ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbertoAVFC Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I don't really care, though the Umbro one is identical to WHU's. Why not Le Coq? Houllier and all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginko Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I don't really care, though the Umbro one is identical to WHU's. Why not Le Coq? Houllier and all... This WHU shirt? http://www.megastore.whufc.com/stores/westham/products/product_maxzoom.aspx?maximage=prd_maxzoom_whfc-75699.jpg&intPID=75699 I felt dirty having to go to that site... shudder If you mean the old Umbro shirts which I assume you do, they don't look much like the design posted above. What team shirts do Le Coq Sportif make currently? That's not a jibe, I'm just not very up to date, I remember them making some nice shirts back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 What's the company Portsmouth had for the past few years? They normally do rugby I think. They were nice. Umbro have really picked up their game lately though. The international and Man City kits are gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welfare Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 the umbro just looks like most of the stuff we've had before nothing exciting!! It's gotta be addidas for me if not stay with nike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_H_1969 Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I have gone Adidas - consitant and dotn take too many risks but always seems good quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 What's the company Portsmouth had for the past few years? They normally do rugby I think. They were nice. Canterbury. They made kits for Lille, AZ Alkmaar and Motherwell too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheltenham_villa Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I like Nike, had issues this year but i think a kit designer recognising quality issues and choosing to delay at a cost to them rather than selling and trying to mop up afterwards is a good thing. The kits in general have been a massive improvement, hopefully they can now work on the logistical issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDon Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 No one considered xtep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginko Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 No one considered xtep? The only team I know who have them are SHA, so no thank you. I hope this was a joke though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayarcee Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Nike wont want anything to do with us once the deal expires unless Bob Kain twists their arms again perhaps we will be downgraded to an Umbro deal. That "downgrade" would be an upgrade, IMO. Over the past two seasons, Nike (and Adidas for that matter) seem to be revisiting the late 80s-early 90s school of kit design- ridiculous sublimation and awful geometric designs. Meanwhile Umbro's design team are plumbing the 60s and 70s- clean lines, solid construction etc. I'd love to see what Umbro could pull together for Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloBarnesi Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 What's the company Portsmouth had for the past few years? They normally do rugby I think. They were nice. Canterbury. They made kits for Lille, AZ Alkmaar and Motherwell too. And I believe the European operation went bust after they did a deal with Pompey... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted September 22, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted September 22, 2010 As annoying as NIke are regarding release dates, their kits are the nicest we've had for a long long time. Ultimately, it's how the kits look that I care about and I don't think anyone else either 1) makes kits as nice as nike or 2) would give us as good a deal as i expect Nike do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbertoAVFC Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 What about Donnay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDon Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 No one considered xtep? The only team I know who have them are SHA, so no thank you. I hope this was a joke though What, of course it wasn't a joke! Just because they make the disneyland sports range doesn't mean they're a mickey mouse outfit! Why go via nike when you can cut out the middle man and buy from the sweatshops direct! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolteExile Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Nike, but they need to up their game. The first effort was quality, and will probably be viewed as a classic in a few years. The second - so so. The third - down again. This years is horrid, brings back memories of the duff kit we had in 2005/06. That might be OK for hummel, you'd expect better from Nike. The away one is decent though, and the training range/ casual polo shirts always look sharp. If we had to change I'd go umbro, fond memories of the title winning side and BFR's lot in 1992/93. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 I believe the Nike deal is until 2012. I know, so let's call it next year plus 3 months Next year plus 9 months, unless we plan on changing kit maker in January... Perhaps announcing the deal in January then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeps Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Nike by a million miles. This years is not that bad as people on here make out! Their whole range they give us is top. If not Nike then Adidas but only cause its Adidas which, imo, is the 2nd biggest sports designer after Nike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_eristic Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Kappa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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