It's a horrible kit, and looks as though it's been designed by about 4 people, none of whom had access to each other's design before it was put together
Agreed Eric, a mess, the shorts look like they belong to another kit , a right lash together from the lost property box. V disappointing after last seasons classy kit, especially when it had been in prep so long and hyped by the club.
All this 'never mess with tradition' stuff. When I started supporting Wycombe there wasn't a quarter to be seen. Did we mess with tradition by reintroducing them? Didn't we play in halves once upon a time?
Today I discovered that Cambridge Blue is actually green. So, while I'm glad they didn't actually use Cambridge Blue, I'm not very keen on the light blue they have used. Much prefer a less saturated pale blue. Looks classier.
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Who's said "never mess with tradition"?
I didn't put it in quotes for that reason. Just summing up an undercurrent that's always there when someone messes with the quarters. I just remember a few years when we didn't play in them.
Is Akinfenwa that much of a commercial draw? Are people really following clubs just to watch him? I know little about the bloke to be honest but as we play hoofball already we might as well do it properly.
I don't think there are many (England-based) players outside the Premier League as famous as he is. Who knows whether we can convert that into extra ticket sales.
Going on Twitter stats, Wycombe have 39,000 followers, Akinfenwa has 185,000, YouTube, Wycombe, 2,000, Akinfenwa 257,000 with guest shots on many popular channels. There's a strong possibility that his 'cult of personality' will put much needed bums in seats, replica sales and possible bumps us up the TV coverage list.
I hate the new home shirt as i don't understand why it had to have lines across the dark blue quarters. Akinfenwa looks like a nightclub bouncer,i doubt that's smaller than XXX Large fat bastard size that i could make a tent out of.
It doesn't look the best, but then they're football shirts, which are barely fashion statements at the best of times.
Last years was probably my favourite since the classic O Neill day ones.
And when you go to a characterless all white shirt, that yellowy orange one suddenly looks really interesting!
Like the away kit and the 1st choice keepers kit. Home kit..... Hmmmm... Not awful but think much thinner "pinstripes" across the dark blue would have looked better??...
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Think all the kits barring the GK away look great...look slick and modern . Hopefully will be followed by an exciting brand of football
It's a horrible kit, and looks as though it's been designed by about 4 people, none of whom had access to each other's design before it was put together
Agreed Eric, a mess, the shorts look like they belong to another kit , a right lash together from the lost property box. V disappointing after last seasons classy kit, especially when it had been in prep so long and hyped by the club.
All this 'never mess with tradition' stuff. When I started supporting Wycombe there wasn't a quarter to be seen. Did we mess with tradition by reintroducing them? Didn't we play in halves once upon a time?
Who's said "never mess with tradition"?
According to Luke O'Nien (wearing the new striped outfield kit on twitter), Keeper Barry Richardson played a big part in the designs.
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Loving the new @wwfcofficial kit!
@bazricho1 has done a great job with @ONeills1918 !
Today I discovered that Cambridge Blue is actually green. So, while I'm glad they didn't actually use Cambridge Blue, I'm not very keen on the light blue they have used. Much prefer a less saturated pale blue. Looks classier.
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http://www.colorhexa.com/a3c1ad
Well that's an unpleasant colour.
The stripes are a bit dodgy but for the most part it all seems quite good.
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I didn't put it in quotes for that reason. Just summing up an undercurrent that's always there when someone messes with the quarters. I just remember a few years when we didn't play in them.
Don't get me wrong, I love the quarters and would hate to move away from them
But I just think this kit looks a bit of a mess. Plenty of folk seem to like it though, so I might be in the minority. Let's hope it sells well.
Perhaps we do well selling it to Akinfenwa's thousands of twitter followers
Is Akinfenwa that much of a commercial draw? Are people really following clubs just to watch him? I know little about the bloke to be honest but as we play hoofball already we might as well do it properly.
He's much loved by the FIFA generation
Fair play to him, he's a brilliant self-publicist. And he actually comes across as a very likeable bloke
I don't think there are many (England-based) players outside the Premier League as famous as he is. Who knows whether we can convert that into extra ticket sales.
At least it's not a two-year deal. Seems to be upsetting Plymouth fans which is never a bad thing.
Going on Twitter stats, Wycombe have 39,000 followers, Akinfenwa has 185,000, YouTube, Wycombe, 2,000, Akinfenwa 257,000 with guest shots on many popular channels. There's a strong possibility that his 'cult of personality' will put much needed bums in seats, replica sales and possible bumps us up the TV coverage list.
No doubt commercially will be good for club just not sure on the pitch
Loving the White away kit and them stripe socks. Awesome.
For those of you who were anxious to know what the 'figure hugging' look would do to those of us with an (ahem) 'larger' physique
I am with you M3G
I hate the new home shirt as i don't understand why it had to have lines across the dark blue quarters. Akinfenwa looks like a nightclub bouncer,i doubt that's smaller than XXX Large fat bastard size that i could make a tent out of.
It doesn't look the best, but then they're football shirts, which are barely fashion statements at the best of times.
Last years was probably my favourite since the classic O Neill day ones.
And when you go to a characterless all white shirt, that yellowy orange one suddenly looks really interesting!
@JohnnyAllAlone @Chris that's the one!
Like the away kit and the 1st choice keepers kit. Home kit..... Hmmmm... Not awful but think much thinner "pinstripes" across the dark blue would have looked better??...
You won't see them unless you're pitchside
You bloody will!!!
I shall have to go to Specsavers.
Haha @micra !!! They are not what I would call "pinstripes" more unnecessary bloody great strikes through the dark blue!!!
Who really cares? Aren't we watching the football and not a bleeding fashion show ?