spudski Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 ...thought I'd share this 1980s FA Cup final inspired range from West Ham which I think is stunning. Prices good too. This season's kit was inspired by the same season...and is West Ham's biggest seller. This season's is made by Umbro...yet the Retro range is made by Admiral, which is true of its original. I thought that was refreshing...seeing two manufacturers being sold by the Club. It got me thinking as to whether City would ever consider getting Umbro to produce a vintage range from our First Division days. I know many blokes of mid life, consider this the best City kit ever produced. I'm not a shirt wearer...but would definitely buy a home and away. Considering how many middle aged men follow the Club...is there a market for a retro range? I know many other Clubs do it. And yes I know the likes of Toffs produce replicas...but they aren't the same. https://www.officialwesthamstore.com/fashion/the-fashion-edit/the-1980-collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewisdabaron Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Middle aged men should not be wearing replica shirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Lewisdabaron said: Middle aged men should not be wearing replica shirts. I agree in principle..but they can still wear them when relaxing at home, or playing 5aside, down gym or in park with kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 7 minutes ago, Lewisdabaron said: Middle aged men should not be wearing replica shirts. Why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 12 minutes ago, David Brent said: Why not? At Scunthorpe away a couple of seasons ago, I wore my Nibor Purple shirt to the match. I'm in my 50s. The shirt was over 25 years old. I didn't and I still don't care whether people think that I shouldn't be wearing that old football shirt. Why? I'll tell you why, because I was still able to get into it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks 1969 Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Reasonable price as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Lewisdabaron said: Middle aged men should not be wearing replica shirts. The only thing worse than middle aged men wearing football shirts, is some jumped up little Naughty Word telling them that they shouldn’t be wearing one. I’m middle aged (40) I don’t wear mine often, but I always buy one and where it when & where I like. Especially around people who say that I shouldn’t..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 3 hours ago, spudski said: ...thought I'd share this 1980s FA Cup final inspired range from West Ham which I think is stunning. Prices good too. This season's kit was inspired by the same season...and is West Ham's biggest seller. This season's is made by Umbro...yet the Retro range is made by Admiral, which is true of its original. I thought that was refreshing...seeing two manufacturers being sold by the Club. It got me thinking as to whether City would ever consider getting Umbro to produce a vintage range from our First Division days. I know many blokes of mid life, consider this the best City kit ever produced. I'm not a shirt wearer...but would definitely buy a home and away. Considering how many middle aged men follow the Club...is there a market for a retro range? I know many other Clubs do it. And yes I know the likes of Toffs produce replicas...but they aren't the same. https://www.officialwesthamstore.com/fashion/the-fashion-edit/the-1980-collection The strange thing is, the chevron shirt was first worn by the Hammers in the 1976 European Cup Winners Cup Final against Anderlecht and expired in May 1980 when the club changed supplier to Adidas; http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/West_Ham_United/West_Ham_United.htm . So its really a 70s shirt. But then I dont have a life. Time for cocoa. Night all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtonphil mk2 Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 I am also middle aged and have decide this season to wear retro shirts to any game I go to but will only change a shirt when I see City lose. I wash it inbetween obviously. As I wasn't at Luton I'm only on my second shirt of the season. Let's hope I don't have to wear too many different ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3City Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 I am middle aged and recently wore my replica away shirt with pride whilst strolling along a Spanish seafront one evening. Any little oik who considers this wrong is entitled to his opinion, but can frankly kiss my arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukneil Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Bar BS3 said: The only thing worse than middle aged men wearing football shirts, is some jumped up little Naughty Word telling them that they shouldn’t be wearing one. I’m middle aged (40) I don’t wear mine often, but I always buy one and where it when & where I like. Especially around people who say that I shouldn’t..! Good news mate, you are not* middle aged, far from it. *Based on the fact I am 47 and most certainly do not** consider myself middle aged. **Others opinions may vary, especially my wife's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 6 hours ago, Lewisdabaron said: Middle aged men should not be wearing replica shirts. We'll wear what we want We'll wear what we want Born in the 60's We'll wear what we want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirlieBeachRed Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 In my 40s and gladly where it regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 17 hours ago, Lewisdabaron said: Middle aged men should not be wearing replica shirts. Bollocks! I'm 62 and still wear one when I feel like it (although not this years shirt as I dislike the badge). If I can't wear a replica shirt, I want a ban on men under 40 (especially those who can't grow facial hair) wearing a 3 piece suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 8 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: Bollocks! I'm 62 and still wear one when I feel like it (although not this years shirt as I dislike the badge). If I can't wear a replica shirt, I want a ban on men under 40 (especially those who can't grow facial hair) wearing a 3 piece suit. Sorry, but you and I are beyond middle aged, so don’t count! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agard Days Night Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 always have worn kits always will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColeCiderRed Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Wouldn't be nice if we lived in a world where we are not told what to wear by people we probably don't even know.. The only person I've told not to wear something is my son; wanted to wear his power rangers suit to the shops. I did not approve oh and he is 21! I have a few city tops and last years Robin training jacket.. I'm also middle aged. I also no longer reside in the best City in the world. So when I do Don the red and white of city, among the Chelsea and other London clubs near by, it gets people talking. Wear what you wants lads n lasses and wear it with pride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastside Moonwalker Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Only thing I find strange is grown men wearing the shirts with players names on, especially when the player is young enough to be their kid. I usually buy one to sit around in around the house or to go for a run etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 I do find the full kit wearers rather odd, that's really something for children, but adults in replica shirts is perfectly normal at football and I wear mine. I particularly like their being of various vintages as you try to remember what season we wore that shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpexile Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 12 minutes ago, Eastside Moonwalker said: Only thing I find strange is grown men wearing the shirts with players names on, especially when the player is young enough to be their kid. I usually buy one to sit around in around the house or to go for a run etc At 72 the only run I do is in the car but still wear my BCFC shirts when I want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agard Days Night Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 18 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said: I do find the full kit wearers rather odd Odd how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agard Days Night Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 27 minutes ago, Eastside Moonwalker said: Only thing I find strange is grown men wearing the shirts with players names on, Respect your opinion but seems unnecessarily judgemental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 18 hours ago, Norn Iron said: At Scunthorpe away a couple of seasons ago, I wore my Nibor Purple shirt to the match. I'm in my 50s. The shirt was over 25 years old. I didn't and I still don't care whether people think that I shouldn't be wearing that old football shirt. Why? I'll tell you why, because I was still able to get into it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 15 hours ago, BS3City said: I am middle aged and recently wore my replica away shirt with pride whilst strolling along a Spanish seafront one evening. Any little oik who considers this wrong is entitled to his opinion, but can frankly kiss my arse. That's what will happen if you will wear a thong with your replica shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 28 minutes ago, Agard Days Night said: Odd how? Because I associate a full kit with being a present bought for children on their birthday so that they can run around in the garden going "I'm Scotty Murray". On a grown man it doesn't, to me, look right. I accept that I am arbitrarily picking out a point of oddness in the gradation of kit wearing which to my mind runs like this; though not in an accumulative fashion. I don't find it odd that an adult goes up to no. 5 but I would find no. 8 very odd. Quite a few people think that an adult should stop at 2 but as I already have 3 & 4 that's me out. Enamel badge Hat or Scarf Cotton vintage replica shirt Past season shirt Current season shirt Current season shirt with player's name Full kit Full kit with player's name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Silk scarf tied around the wrist is the only acceptable option for those over 40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride of the west Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 My pristine yellow hirerite comes out for the big games. Only the big games as I want to keep it in as good as condition as possible. Don't give a flying what anyone says. It's a decent shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the frampton balti Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Any sensible adult should wear plastic tits and marigolds home and away. Bristol Novelty SG034 Rubber Bust, Unisex-Adult, One Size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjd Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 66 and wear mine on holiday, and if i see a gas walk past i give a smile , some do banter for a bit of fun, others just keep walking by not say a word said, may be it becuse i have a grin on my face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 2 hours ago, Agard Days Night said: always have worn kits always will Do the ladies always ask what's under them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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