LOYAL CITY Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 I was talking with some Leeds fans after the game today and they all couldn't believe how awful our Purple & Green kit is, one actually thought it to be one of the worst choice of colours he has ever seen. Personally I think maybe 2nd worst after Coventry's brown kit! For me I think we should be wearing Red shirts with black shorts if white shorts clashes with teams that have home kits that include white. We used to do this in the late 70's and early 80's and that's our history which I believe we should honour and be proud of despite how painful some of it is. There has been a lot of recent comments by the club about creating a culture and identity, surely there is no stronger identity of City than wearing our red shirts and we should be doing this at every opportunity. Final point, singing 'Come on you Reds' today when wearing Purple & Green doesn't seem right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 You're so wrong. I imagine you're under 40? Although reading your post maybe not. And how does singing COYR work better than when we're wearing white rather than purple and lime? Purple and lime is our recent identity, it makes us stand out, who gives a **** what Leeds supporters think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 12 minutes ago, RumRed said: You're so wrong. I imagine you're under 40? Although reading your post maybe not. And how does singing COYR work better than when we're wearing white rather than purple and lime? Purple and lime is our recent identity, it makes us stand out, who gives a **** what Leeds supporters think? Exactly what I was about to write. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 9 minutes ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: Exactly what I was about to write. Can't see this going well for the OP, 2nd post so better go easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BCFC11 Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Couldn’t careless what other teams think of it, most city fans like it and that’s what matters. As for worst kit? Not a chance has he not seen what they jester wannabe’s trot out in every week? It is unique you know, so I’ve been told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 51 minutes ago, LOYAL CITY said: I was talking with some Leeds fans after the game today and they all couldn't believe how awful our Purple & Green kit is, one actually thought it to be one of the worst choice of colours he has ever seen. Personally I think maybe 2nd worst after Coventry's brown kit! For me I think we should be wearing Red shirts with black shorts if white shorts clashes with teams that have home kits that include white. We used to do this in the late 70's and early 80's and that's our history which I believe we should honour and be proud of despite how painful some of it is. There has been a lot of recent comments by the club about creating a culture and identity, surely there is no stronger identity of City than wearing our red shirts and we should be doing this at every opportunity. Final point, singing 'Come on you Reds' today when wearing Purple & Green doesn't seem right. I would suggest there are bigger problems then the colour of our kit and as said above who cares what Leeds fans think when they openly sing about a plane crash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Just goes to show though how quickly something can become a clubs identity, associated with the club or even a tradition. I remember seeing us play in that it for the first time and hating it (still do) but you cannot deny that for many younger fans it's a large part of our history that has been around ever since they have supported us,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 9 minutes ago, Fiale said: Just goes to show though how quickly something can become a clubs identity, associated with the club or even a tradition. I remember seeing us play in that it for the first time and hating it (still do) but you cannot deny that for many younger fans it's a large part of our history that has been around ever since they have supported us,. They're not young anymore, when did we first have it? I remember wearing my P&L scarf into school (in Essex) after that Liverpool game and I'm now 42. That's a sizeable chunk of our history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 8 minutes ago, RumRed said: They're not young anymore, when did we first have it? To be fair my first time with us wearing it was in 14/15 and that was with me mid 20's, I wouldn't want us to stray from that colour scheme as it makes us unique in that respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 1 minute ago, hodge said: To be fair my first time with us wearing it was in 14/15 and that was with me mid 20's, I wouldn't want us to stray from that colour scheme as it makes us unique in that respect. I love the P&L and what it means to us, but for someone to call it out as a 'recent thing' pisses me off. Depends on age I guess but as someone in their 40's I have happy memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 1 minute ago, RumRed said: I love the P&L and what it means to us, but for someone to call it out as a 'recent thing' pisses me off. Depends on age I guess but as someone in their 40's I have happy memories. Yeah I totally get that, just pointing out how many 'younger' fans would have been caught on for it as part of our identity. I had a good 7/8 years before we brought back the purple and lime yet still wouldn't want us to move away form it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Did I imagine it or did our P&L away kit win a EFL Twitter Competition last season as the best kit in the Football League? Im sure it did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerox6060 Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Don't mind purple and green and understand the identity thing.. but why are we not wearing red.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judda Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Personally I don't like it. I know there's a history etc but still think its minging... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Black or red shorts with red shirts would have been an obvious option, apart from one thing - money. City, along with all other clubs, try to maximise sales of second and third kits by wearing them as often as possible. That’s demonstrated by teams who play at Ashton Gate in an away kit for obvious reason. PS - I love the purple and green kit an would be happy if City wore it for every match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 I like the purple and lime kit but agree that in games like yesterday red/black would be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ferret Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Love the purple and lime. It's so mental it still makes me laugh even now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 The purple socks are so wrong. Better when we had the white ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Love the purple and lime colours...just not the design...it's bloody awful. I know this doesn't make any sense...but I said to a mate...'it reminds me of the monstrosity of a kit we had with black chest and shoulders in 2012....you watch, we'll have a crap season like then :laugh:' It's supposed to be a nod to the 'Hirerite' kit of 1987. What the 'designer' got wrong...is the white band should be lower with 'Dunder' in red through the band and the crest above. Just keep the bloody kit simple and classy...some people just got to keep tampering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Brady Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 This thread is like tending to your hardy perennials whilst your house is burning down !! I really don't give a fu** what we are wearing at the moment. I would be happy with a Mankini so long as the football improves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 23 minutes ago, Kevin Brady said: This thread is like tending to your hardy perennials whilst your house is burning down !! I really don't give a fu** what we are wearing at the moment. I would be happy with a Mankini so long as the football improves 'Tending to your hardy perennials' maybe my new favourite euphemism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghornred Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Love the Purple & Green think that it should always be our second strip, it stands out and does not clash with any other colours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 1 hour ago, spudski said: It's supposed to be a nod to the 'Hirerite' kit of 1987. What the 'designer' got wrong...is the white band should be lower with 'Dunder' in red through the band and the crest above. It’s a nod, not a copy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 1 hour ago, foghornred said: Love the Purple & Green think that it should always be our second strip, it stands out and does not clash with any other colours Except when/if we play Crystal Palace. When the P and L made its first season appearance, a special third strip was made for our visit to Selhurst Park. They reversed the colours ie we wore a Green top and purple shorts. I remember the game more for the fact that the weather that night was cold and it rained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcrobins14 Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Rather purple and lime than whatever this is from 32red fc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 I LOVE the purple and lime revival personally, BUT for me the purple and lime kit should always be associated with great moments in our history, or particularly memorable seasons. For example, the Liverpool 93/94 game, our 14/15 promotion season... I really don't want to see the P&L kit ever associated with a rubbish side, as it looks like it is going to be this season! Will have to hope for a giant killing in the FA cup to redeem it... otherwise I think we need to take a short break from it to restore its special status. Yellow and green for next season if we are in L1 please...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 16 hours ago, RumRed said: Purple and lime is our recent identity, it makes us stand out, who gives a **** what Leeds supporters think? I agree, don’t care what Leeds fans think.....but Forest wore purple and lime way before us....25 years ago....lots think that it makes us unique....it doesn’t... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When the river runs Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 I'm not one for a replica kit at my age, however I'm seriously considering taking the plunge on this shirt but gonna wait until it's a bit cheaper later on in the season. I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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