The9 Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 that one too...and the blue friends provident top in our relegation year...horrid I like that one a lot as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 And not Friends Provident ? Oh yeah. My memory isn't what it was Lol. I didn't buy the socks and shorts though. That is ghey (though I do have some all white socks with red stripes at the top, what kit was that from?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channon's Sideburns Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 SORRY NICOLA, BUT YOU'VE JUST HAD YOUR 'RUPERT LOWE' MOMENT... I love what he's done so far for us, but this is a serious error of judgement. I'm only 37, but this is the worst ever Saints shirt released. Yes, I know that might seem over dramatic to some, but honestly, it's SH1T. Yes, and I remember the Centenary Shirt of 85 was red...but that was for a reason. As was the Sash - for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelling Saint Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 The shirts ok, and I stress ok, but red shorts & socks WTF. Needs to be black shorts and white socks for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 SORRY NICOLA' date=' BUT YOU'VE JUST HAD YOUR 'RUPERT LOWE' MOMENT...[/color'] I love what he's done so far for us, but this is a serious error of judgement. I'm only 37, but this is the worst ever Saints shirt released. Yes, I know that might seem over dramatic to some, but honestly, it's SH1T. Yes, and I remember the Centenary Shirt of 85 was red...but that was for a reason. As was the Sash - for a reason. Jesus. A bit over the top mate. And that's coming from me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiverton Saint Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 Sorry don't like it, was really looking forward to the new shirts but it's a big let down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 Oh yeah. My memory isn't what it was Lol. I didn't buy the socks and shorts though. That is ghey (though I do have some all white socks with red stripes at the top, what kit was that from?) The shorts and socks were both replaced by red ones by the end of the season, weirdly. Part of the creeping administration, no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeySFC Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 The problem is that the majority of people on this forum are the 'older generation' and the 'older generation' definitely don't like change. I bought the wrong cerial for my nan once and she started crying. That's basically what the 'older generation' of Saints fans on this forum have done, they're so used to seeing 'saints play in Red and White!!!' that they forget the years when we had blue shorts, wore quarters, had a full red shirt with tiny white shoulder patches (1985-87). I always think it's great when a football club just goes 'F**K it' and make a kit that will be remembered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 Oh yeah. My memory isn't what it was Lol. I didn't buy the socks and shorts though. That is ghey (though I do have some all white socks with red stripes at the top, what kit was that from?) All white with red stripes at the top was probably the 2001/2 first season at St Mary's (and FA Cup semi final), black trim either side of the red vertical stripes ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 The problem is that the majority of people on this forum are the 'older generation' and the 'older generation' definitely don't like change. I bought the wrong cerial for my nan once and she started crying. That's basically what the 'older generation' of Saints fans on this forum have done, they're so used to seeing 'saints play in Red and White!!!' that they forget the years when we had blue shorts, wore quarters, had a full red shirt with tiny white shoulder patches (1985-87). I always think it's great when a football club just goes 'F**K it' and make a kit that will be remembered. brilliant post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langleysaint Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 Worst looking kit in all my time supporting Saints ever, shocking mid eighties liverpool replica ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 I always think it's great when a football club just goes 'F**K it' and make a kit that will be remembered. As opposed to sticking the club badge on a generic, dull, mass produced sh!te that has none of the club's identity at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 All white with red stripes at the top was probably the 2001/2 first season at St Mary's (and FA Cup semi final), black trim either side of the red vertical stripes ? Yep that is the one cheers! You really are the MLG of kits ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 As opposed to sticking the club badge on a generic, dull, mass produced sh!te that his none of the club's identity at all. and a red and white shirt is not generic either.....its hardly "new" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 I can see it now, if we go down or perform badly next season : 'that was the sh1t kit, that was' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 As opposed to sticking the club badge on a generic, dull, mass produced sh!te that has none of the club's identity at all. You talking about Cardiff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 and a red and white shirt is not generic either.....its hardly "new" No, but it's the famous red and white stripes of Southampton. At least the kits of the 80's, though a bit different, still had the red and white with black which you associate with SFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 when we had flyby our home kit was more "generic" than this...it actually was identical to exeter's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeySFC Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 The best part of the shirt is that we'll all be able go to Pompey wearing it. As they'll think 'it's all red so can't be a saints shirt' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 No, but it's the famous red and white stripes of Southampton. At least the kits of the 80's, though a bit different, still had the red and white with black which you associate with SFC. only in southampton mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clash City Saint Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 For me this is the worst Saints 1st team kit I have seen in my lifetime. Even the 'Pyjama' kit was better and that was based on the Danish kit from the previous world cup iirc so at least was current where as when I look at this kit I see Graham Souness in his Liverpool prime. I remember the front cover of the Ugly Inside after we ditched the pyjama kit stating 'Back to stripes, back to reality' (based on the soul2soul song) as that was as equally badly received. The argument of the sash kit not being stripes doesn't wash with me either as that was an anniversary kit so was ment to make a statement reflecting our past. I don't know what this kit is saying? Perhaps it's NC way of saying I'm in charge and the past is the past and this is now but after seven years away from the football world's attention I feel we should have stayed with our traditional stripes as that is the way we are viewed the world over. Can you imagine Real Madrid for instance changing anything, there's not a lot you can do with a complete white kit but that is how we all think of them and that's what they have stuck with, or Barca, AC or Inter Milan, people the world over think of us as red/white stripes, that is our global brand, not this re-hashed Liverpool/Middlesboro' effort and yes I also like the away kit but then away kits are different for a reason, what's the reason for changing to a red first team kit is what I'd like to know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 I may buy two, for when one is in the wash. I'll also be waving my programme furiously before each game to try to win the signed shirt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 The shirts ok, and I stress ok, but red shorts & socks WTF. Needs to be black shorts and white socks for me. Come to think of it, the logical thing for them to do now is launch an all-black 3rd kit. We do have two bolted-on clashes : Sunderland (home kit not yet released but it's adidas so it will look like a striped version of this) : and Stoke : There's no possible way we can wear the white kit at Stoke (white shorts and socks), and wearing a red OR a white shirt with red shorts or socks will just look more like Stoke. So definite 3rd kit potential. Will also be interesting to see if they can wear that blue/red striped away kit when we're in red at home too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 Comment from a Forest supporting mate. "Since when did you lot think you were us?" Says it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solentstars Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 The problem is that the majority of people on this forum are the 'older generation' and the 'older generation' definitely don't like change. I bought the wrong cerial for my nan once and she started crying. That's basically what the 'older generation' of Saints fans on this forum have done, they're so used to seeing 'saints play in Red and White!!!' that they forget the years when we had blue shorts, wore quarters, had a full red shirt with tiny white shoulder patches (1985-87). I always think it's great when a football club just goes 'F**K it' and make a kit that will be remembered. I'm one of the older generation and I think its classy and great and I think its just we in briton don't Like change of anysort and rather look to our past rather than the future apart from the 1960s maybe. Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 I can see it now, if we go down or perform badly next season : 'that was the sh1t kit, that was' The red sleeve backlash began in this thread with the kit unveil date on the OS... I've already pointed out all the seasons we didn't get relegated in red sleeves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 only in southampton mate Don't be silly DD; ask any football fan around the country what kit Saints normally play in and you'll be hard pushed to find someone who doesn't know the right answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 Comment from a Forest supporting mate. "Since when did you lot think you were us?" Says it all. Says he doesn't know what colour their shorts are ! At least we don't have those hideous barber's pole socks, I actually really like the socks we've got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 It's only a bloody kit, FFS, and I didn't see many people suggesting that the sash disregarded our history. And likewise with the Rank Xerox kit back in the 80s. And the many other kits in our recent history which haven't been red and white stripes. Thankfully the football will start relatively soon and you moaners will have something important to moan about. Erm, that's because the sash kit was ALL about (our) history & tradition... The other bleeding obvious point is that both the sash & RX kits were aesthetically pleasing. This is a generic, banal and rather unpleasing piece of footy fashion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 Don't be silly DD; ask any football fan around the country what kit Saints normally play in and you'll be hard pushed to find someone who doesn't know the right answer. indeed...however, lets not pretend people immediately, all over the country think of saints when they see the back, or from a far a red and white striped kit at last, here in plymouth I will be able to wear our home top (other than 2 years ago) without janners initially wanted to smash my face in for being an Exeter fan when we had our "famous red and white stripes" with flybe....I could not wear it as it was 99% identical to the exeter home top...even the fuking sponsor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 when we had flyby our home kit was more "generic" than this...it actually was identical to exeter's Dear oh dear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints triumph Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 I may grow to like it when I see it. Would prefer the deck chair kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 brilliant post That you rate it "brilliant" tells us everything we need to know about you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 That you rate it "brilliant" tells us everything we need to know about you... what does it tell you about me..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 Week1 "Ugh I hate it, I'm not buying that. It's not the usual kit" Week 2 " Maybe it's not so awful, still not buying it though" Week 3 "It's sort of growing on me" Week 4 "May think about buying one as I've got all the rest" Week 5 "Better get one before the season starts" Week 6 "Noooo -They've only sold out of my size, I'm desperate to get one before the season starts" Week 7 "Yesss!! Got my shirt. Looks great. Love it" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 The problem is that the majority of people on this forum are the 'older generation' and the 'older generation' definitely don't like change. I bought the wrong cerial for my nan once and she started crying. That's basically what the 'older generation' of Saints fans on this forum have done, they're so used to seeing 'saints play in Red and White!!!' that they forget the years when we had blue shorts, wore quarters, had a full red shirt with tiny white shoulder patches (1985-87). I always think it's great when a football club just goes 'F**K it' and make a kit that will be remembered. I'm 58, and I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 The problem is that the majority of people on this forum are the 'older generation' and the 'older generation' definitely don't like change. I bought the wrong cerial for my nan once and she started crying. That's basically what the 'older generation' of Saints fans on this forum have done, they're so used to seeing 'saints play in Red and White!!!' that they forget the years when we had blue shorts, wore quarters, had a full red shirt with tiny white shoulder patches (1985-87). I always think it's great when a football club just goes 'F**K it' and make a kit that will be remembered. I'd imagine the demographic of this forum is representative of the Saints fan base - ie the bell-curve you would expect. The thoughts of those on here are shown in the poll at the top. Now go get your nan some Alpine, sorry, Alpen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 (edited) when we had flyby our home kit was more "generic" than this...it actually was identical to exeter's Absolutely not true. Both were striped and had black down the sleeves but they weren't even the same manufacturer or style. They don't even have the same coloured central stripe. 2006-8 Edited 29 June, 2012 by The9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 Absolutely not true. Both were striped and had black down the sleeves but they weren't even the same manufacturer or style. well, when you are walking down the street in plymouth and they see a red and white striped top with FLYBE across the front...it looked very much like exeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawillwill Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 Lets be honest, there's only so many variations of red and white stripes you can do. Yes, they're slightly thinner white stripes than we're used to, but it's still red with white stripes. All in all it's OK. As for the away kit, I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 Sorry don't like it, was really looking forward to the new shirts but it's a big let down Taunton calling! Now that was a real rivalry - Tivvy v Taunton Town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 Love the home kit. Really classy. Nice change from the generic red and white stripes, will definitely be buying one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 One of the funniest threads I have read in ages - hopefully it makes it into the Golden Post section. Judging by some of the comments on here perhaps you should understand it is merely a shirt. The players won't be premiering it at a Versace fashion show in Paris, but hopefully sweating blood in it our opening game at SMS. It's a shirt. Oh - that from one of the older posters who apparently can't hack change...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintchrissy Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 OMG I really hate this kit - are we liverpool in disguise. Even funnier are the player tweets on the photos - zoom in on billy sharpes legs!!! However that said I will probably buy one and hope that it grows on me like the red sash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 Why anyone but a child would care is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 My missus wants the red shorts. It'll help with any period embarrassments. (Joke - she's a canary and shorts don't suit her.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty's Caddy Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 Not sure if I like it or not. I'm sure it will grow on me though. Probably to do with the whole sports science thingy, teams in red winning more games etc Just think of the Cardiff fans, now they've got something to moan about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 well, when you are walking down the street in plymouth and they see a red and white striped top with FLYBE across the front...it looked very much like exeter That's probably true, but it's neither "exactly the same" nor sufficient reason for Saints to change their colours ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joesaint Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 Love it, and will buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batterseasaint Posted 29 June, 2012 Share Posted 29 June, 2012 Erm, that's because the sash kit was ALL about (our) history & tradition... The other bleeding obvious point is that both the sash & RX kits were aesthetically pleasing. This is a generic, banal and rather unpleasing piece of footy fashion! Ah, but now you're basing your opinion on 2 frankly ambiguous photos. Let me ask you a question... Would you be prepared to hold off from making a judgment until you've actually seen it? I'm not massively crazy about it myself, but equally I'm happy to wait until I see it in the flesh and see what it looks like with eleven of our men out on the hallowed turf of St Mary's; I would hazard a guess that it will become quite a popular kit if we end the season with some very happy memories of watching us play in it. Another thing... Many people have said that it is the same as the Liverpool Crown Paints kit. I'm an 80s kid and for me that was a classic design of the 80s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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