SJC Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 If it had been a larger charity that would actually benefit from national exposure then it would be a different matter, but what possible benefit is there for a small local charity to being seen in a national newspaper or on a shirt playing in Leeds? Little to none as far as I can see, however it isnt a national audience that the club are looking to sweeten, is it? The fact the club have taken this action should only hearten people at our financial state and, ultimately, if it brings support among local corners the financial benefits will be a 30,000 seater stadium in Ashton Vale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
II Wurzel II Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 I like the top, definatly be buying this one. Couldn't really care less about the blue trim on the shorts, if I did then I would have to remove the seats out my car and take my socks off and buy a new pair of shoes and never wear jeans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somerset_Sam Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 I can confirm that next seasons home kit will be red, but probably sponsored by Bristol Blue Glass Glad we didnt go for Yellow and green, to many similarities to this... edit - this was sent to me by a saghead who I work with, asking if we were using one of their old kits!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 I can confirm that next seasons home kit will be red, but probably sponsored by Bristol Blue Glass Is this for real? Be well chuffed if that's true, quality sponsor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 13, 2011 Admin Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Would Villa or Liverpool have royal blue in any of their kits ?, would Glasgow Rangers wear green ?. Whats going on, next season they will have us playing in red and white quarters, these marketing people have not got a clue !! As Guy Price has ALREADY stated Bristol City is not a football club it is a BRAND !. Perhaps it is time people look deeper into the club, research the history and find out what the fans want, not "oh that looks good in blue, perhaps they won"t mind", Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmabbuttshair Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Amen brother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Ok, just a reminder to all our fans who are disgusted by the little bit of blue that they perceive "the other lot" to wear - City's first ever kit had blue in it, and that was long before the Gash adopted their blue and white quarters. If people really want to get funny about things, then City shouldn't wear Black or Yellow as the Gashes first ever kit was black with a yellow sash. Two seperate clubs then and Black shorts were Bedminster fc, Bristol southend wore red and blue shorts but when the two clubs merged Bristol city fc wore red and white in 1897 and so on with a change of shorts from red, black and white through the years. Granted they wore blue shirts in the FA Cup final in 1909 and i recall they wore blue as they forgot the away kit one year and had to wear the home team they were playing, away kit (being blue), there was that blue and gold kit at wembley vs stoke (ughhh) but i don't recall city wearing vast amount blue in a kit for a full season. Roots of ashton gate and kit is with Bedminster fc Bedminster fc 1892-1900 Bristol south ends 1894-95 kit lasted just 1 season http://www.historica...ristol_City.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94th Minute Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 I can confirm that next seasons home kit will be red, but probably sponsored by Bristol Blue Glass Glad we didnt go for Yellow and green, to many similarities to this... edit - this was sent to me by a saghead who I work with, asking if we were using one of their old kits!! Is that Norwich? Also, Bristol Blue Glass?? So our shirts will say 'Bristol Blue' on them, what sponsor will we have on the back 'Bristol Gas Works'?? This post is purely in gest, to be associated with one of the better brands to come out of Bristol would be amazing, far better than Bristol Trade Centre, that's for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Little to none as far as I can see, however it isnt a national audience that the club are looking to sweeten, is it? The fact the club have taken this action should only hearten people at our financial state and, ultimately, if it brings support among local corners the financial benefits will be a 30,000 seater stadium in Ashton Vale. I'll be heartened if the club stop talking about it, If they continue to go on about tightening the purse-strings then this particular action will piss me off good and proper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 i quite like it, would prefer for the blue to be black but not because of the Rovers connection, i just reckon it would look better with black Plus we could sing the song 'black and yellow' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Is this for real? Be well chuffed if that's true, quality sponsor. Not these then? SL won't be pleased Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex#40 Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Not these then? SL won't be pleased I love that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Not the best kit I have ever seen, not the worst kit I have ever seen, not the colour I would have selected if given a choice, not a kit I am going to buy, and I am not arsed about blue trim. I am not the commercial department's target market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalanche Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Absolutely love it. Away kits are mean to be crazy rather than the boring efforts we've seen from the last few years. Why worry about what colour some small local lower league team wears? I wish the club had had the bottle to properly commemorate the 100th anniversary of our FA Cup final appearance a few years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 13, 2011 Admin Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Not these then? SL won't be pleased CH you are legendary ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Not these then? SL won't be pleased Carefull, people will be up in arms about the Blue that is featured on this design..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Carefull, people will be up in arms about the Blue that is featured on this design..... Aye! and don't get me started on that badge :tounge: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastonboy Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 City Fans Go Ga-Ga for Yellow AND Blue New Shirt Instant Success Bristol City today unveiled the new away kit for next season in an unveiling of magnitude not seen since the days when an old Italian painter whipped off the silk shroud covering the face of an ugly miserable bint from Florence. In a drastic departure for the BS3 club, they have shockingly revealed that the change strip for the club will be yellow shirts, with blue shorts. Fans, surprisingly, have overwhelmingly welcomed the move, heralding a new era for the Bedminster club in forging closer relations with their fans, namely those North of the river. We contacted Chief-Executive in waiting, Mr Guy Price for comment. “ We have been working on re-branding the tired red and white strip for a while now and feel that after various consultative processes with focus groups, marketing companies and business strategists, that we need to widen our appeal to encapsulate waivering supporters from North of the river. We felt that by incorporating blue into our away kit initially, we could get at least 20 of the blue few to switch allegiances to the righteous. We shall be unveiling the home strip which shall be mainly blue with a tint of red in the coming weeks. Our future strategy is to have our shirts completely blue, with some white quarters, which is my idea, as to be frank, it really brings out the blue in Colins eyes. God he’s sexy.” When pressed about future sales predictions of the new away shirt, Guy let out a rip-roaring laugh, followed by a silent but deadly fart. “ We have budgeted for selling 20,000 units in the initial six months post-launch, and a further 60,000 during the life-span of the product. The promise of being in the clubs official team photo will sway those uncertain of our future plans into being good little consumers, I mean fans”. To gauge the reaction on the ground, we sent under-cover reporter Kevinsmabbutspubes to infiltrate the popular fans forum, Only T-w*ts Idolise Blue, but we have not seen, heard or smelt of him since 7am this morning. He is feared dead, and leaves a goldfish and an unhealthy amount of Mens Fitness magazines in his Brentry apartment. kevinmabbutspubes after his incursion into OTIb territory Fans from the forum Our Team Is Blue, were overjoyed, and several had to be restrained by men in white jackets when we approached them for comment. “Its dead good innit bruv. I mean Rovers play in blue yes, but the skys blue and City fans don’t mind that do they?”said a rather excitable individual. Another added “Gert mint. I mean we sings Rovers songs for 90 minutes, even Goodnight Eileen, so we might as well look like them too.” It is anticipated that several overweight sweaty men shall be camping outside of the club shop until the shirt goes on general sale in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megansdad Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Great to see that even with the season over there's something to moan about...........looks like a striking kit and an excellent initiative on the sponsorship front. The blue few are an irrelevance, while navy is hardly their colour anyway. Well done to all involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Didn't our finest day, the a cup final, come when we played in blue? Personally I'll hold judgement till I see it in flesh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 I like it. Has a European look about it, like we could be some obscure Portuguese team. Only if it was green and white hoops and had the Sporting CP crest on it. Ahahahahahaha.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derk94 Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 I would be very surprised to see a good number of away kit sales next season... I know everyone has their own opinion, but what is that?!?! The yellow looks faded, the blue isn't that nice (i think the blue should be black), and the actual design is so boring.. Also the badge looks slightly out of place. Don't get me wrong, i'm all for the community trust sponsor, but for me this is a shocking, shocking kit. P.S. Sorry for the rant, i'm having a bad day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_BCFC Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Well i've ordered mine already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 We are tightening our belts - can't spend like we used to - must manage finances better.... oh we wont bother with away sponsorship. I wonder if we're able to go without away sponsorship because the home sponsorship next year is so lucrative AND yet flexible about their exposure. I wonder what firm fits that category - someone who was understanding and supportive of the club to be about more than just getting a return on the investment. What kind of firm would fit that category, but be loaded?Maybe one who have just entered the FTSE-100 as a foremost British company and want to underline their brand. Perhaps even one whose involvement replaces a more formal association between one of their owners and the club. Ahem, this is all speculation and hardly very cryptic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 The sponsor looks out of place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 I would be very surprised to see a good number of away kit sales next season... I know everyone has their own opinion, but what is that?!?! The yellow looks faded, the blue isn't that nice (i think the blue should be black), and the actual design is so boring.. Also the badge looks slightly out of place. Don't get me wrong, i'm all for the community trust sponsor, but for me this is a shocking, shocking kit. P.S. Sorry for the rant, i'm having a bad day Sorry, you're having a bad day, but I couldn't disagree with you more. I really like the yellow and think the navy blue contrasts well with it. No, hang on, I agree with you about th badge, which doesn't sit comfortably with the logo. However, I think the overall effect is excellent, and I think this will look good on the pitch. I'd buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 As a football kit its ok - different enough to our Red that we will have valid options. As something I would want to buy and wear - no thanks, bright yellow just is not me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 I'm guessing it's only the away kit that's gonna have the community trust as sponsor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Giving their shirt to UNICEF hasn't done Barca any harm... I'm rather impressed with the Community Trust gesture...a good move from the new Chief Exec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 ..except Barca have sold out for the first time in their history now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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