Curr Avon Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 3 minutes ago, The Coach said: The shirts nice, don’t get me wrong. But it’s another move making us look tinpot and embarrassing yet again. Spot on. We should feel ashamed of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of one of our greatest ever wins. I understand you've chosen suitable atire (below) to wear at Ashton Gate this Saturday in the Directors Box. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 ^^^ Is that the Man City supporter with the bell from years ago? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 12 hours ago, SydneyCity said: Are there exceptions for historical kits? Basically yes. As the crest has been previously used it is a "Club Identifier". Splat Robin was a new thing so had other issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Journalist Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 Our fifth different crest in five years… for a club that talks a lot about identity it feels like we’re going through an almighty identity crisis?! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 Can we play in that kit for the rest of the season? Do think the reason behind it is a tiny bit tinpot i'm sorry to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 1 hour ago, ChippenhamRed said: I don’t really see how it’s any worse than having no stock online. Just make everything available via every sales channel and when it’s sold, it’s sold. This also opens up the possibility of someone making a special trip and not finding their size - or even any stock at all - when they get there. just offer click and collect… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 5 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said: just offer click and collect… Too obvious. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 Re Tin pot , well , having been at the original home draw but not going to go to Leeds , it was one of the biggest wins in our history. Leeds were massive back then , bigger and more successful than the Liverpool side we beat . Cup Winners Cup runners up the year before , European Cup runners up the year after and after 3 2nds in the First Division they won the League in 74/75. The only games they had lost when we played them was Ipswich in the League Cup and a UEFA Cup game in Portugal . Played : 40 and lost 2 . Whether making a big deal of a 5th round replay is worthy , well , we all have our own ideas . TBH I do like seeing that team as it's the one I grew up with. But like it or not the Liverpool , Man U and Leeds games are among the biggest in our History, sad as that may be . On the shirt , it was one I had but mine felt wrong as it didn't have the crest on it. I fought the urge but succumbed this morning. I popped in the shop and although the rack were almost empty , they had some behind the counter. Now they are sold out , I really think they should do a second run or even just make them on a pre order basis. You can't argue that it was a successful idea though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Robin Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 2 hours ago, KegCity said: The reasoning behind it is tinpot but in fairness to the club, there’s been real demand for an official retro shirt to be released and they’ve finally done it. There’s clearly demand as it’s sold out immediately. Hopefully they take the hint and actually release a range of retro shirts and have them for sale year round. It’s a no-brainer, fans clearly want them and it’s actually a good product instead of the usual shite that’s in the store. Agreed. Surely the solution is to simply produce the retro shirts, but drop the tinpot narrative that comes with it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Tootle Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 Isn't this whole thing just promotion for Jons creative design agency? I like the look of the shirt and I'm looking forward to the boys playing in it on Saturday. I get that it was a significant event in defeating a great team of the time but I agree with others that it's tinpot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Rojo Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 (edited) Cue them appearing on ebay now at double/tripple the price Someone is bound to do it. Edited February 15 by Loco Rojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 3 hours ago, MarcusX said: It's in the fourth sentence "This sponsor-free exclusive shirt will be worn by the team at Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship home match against QPR, with the players wearing white shorts and red and white socks. The club extends its gratitude to O’Neills, Huboo, DNRG, Watches of Bath and GoSkippy for their support in removing their logos from this unique edition shirt. " That's not how limited edition works though. Some things are just produced at a small number to increase their value and worth. Yeah I know ...got told by Les further up the thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 Heard the badges are plastic, which are very disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 Nah it's not tinpot in the slightest, god I actually hate that word. It's a shirt to celebrate a time in the past, just a retro shirt, and they've found a fantastic match to tie it in with. It's not like it's being released just to celebrate that victory! And it's actually been quite nice because even though I've supported City since the mid 90's, I was not aware of that game! So it's gave me a chance to catch up on a great moment from the past. Not sure how the hell I've never heard of that result before mind you! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 6 minutes ago, reddogkev said: and they've found a fantastic match to tie it in with I’m not quite sure what makes QPR (h) tie with Leeds, but hey-ho. I do like the shirt though. Until they get Mick Harford in a retro shiny Park Furnishers kit, I ain’t buying though! You central badge haters are gonna meltdown! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 5 hours ago, Open End Numb Legs said: ^^^ Is that the Man City supporter with the bell from years ago? There is a football connection, it’s Hannah Waddingham who was in Ted Lasso! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 It’s a lovely top and I quite likes it . £50 is ok as a price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 3 minutes ago, East End Old Boy said: There is a football connection, it’s Hannah Waddingham who was in Ted Lasso! Ha! Thanks. We haven't got Apple TV so haven't watched that series but looked it up to understand what you mean. If she was ringing a bell at corner kicks that would be perfect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Rojo Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 2 hours ago, Selred said: Heard the badges are plastic, which are very disappointing. They're not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 15 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I’m not quite sure what makes QPR (h) tie with Leeds, but hey-ho. Its the closest date to the anniversary, on the 19th February. 4 minutes ago, Open End Numb Legs said: Ha! Thanks. We haven't got Apple TV so haven't watched that series but looked it up to understand what you mean. If she was ringing a bell at corner kicks that would be perfect. She only sings when she's ringing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isawjonshaw Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 I have a small shirt for sale at face value if anyone is interested........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 20 minutes ago, East End Old Boy said: There is a football connection, it’s Hannah Waddingham who was in Ted Lasso! What tv / film was that from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 3 minutes ago, Davefevs said: What tv / film was that from? Game of Thrones. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasSavage88 Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 4 hours ago, 1960maaan said: Re Tin pot , well , having been at the original home draw but not going to go to Leeds , it was one of the biggest wins in our history. Leeds were massive back then , bigger and more successful than the Liverpool side we beat . Cup Winners Cup runners up the year before , European Cup runners up the year after and after 3 2nds in the First Division they won the League in 74/75. The only games they had lost when we played them was Ipswich in the League Cup and a UEFA Cup game in Portugal . Played : 40 and lost 2 . Whether making a big deal of a 5th round replay is worthy , well , we all have our own ideas . TBH I do like seeing that team as it's the one I grew up with. But like it or not the Liverpool , Man U and Leeds games are among the biggest in our History, sad as that may be . On the shirt , it was one I had but mine felt wrong as it didn't have the crest on it. I fought the urge but succumbed this morning. I popped in the shop and although the rack were almost empty , they had some behind the counter. Now they are sold out , I really think they should do a second run or even just make them on a pre order basis. You can't argue that it was a successful idea though. Trying to be Prime I knew it Drop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 49 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I’m not quite sure what makes QPR (h) tie with Leeds, but hey-ho. I do like the shirt though. Until they get Mick Harford in a retro shiny Park Furnishers kit, I ain’t buying though! You central badge haters are gonna meltdown! There is a queue you know , the 1976 Umbro has surely got first dibs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 31 minutes ago, Davefevs said: What tv / film was that from? The bell and calling “shame” was from Game of Thrones, the same actress became the owner of AFC Richmond in Apple TV’s Ted Lasso, which is well worth watching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrob Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 20 hours ago, Natchfever said: Why not,? Man Utd have worn blue. Pretty sure City has actually borrowed Rovers kit, although 1909 was plain blue Far bigger achievement than 74 and happened 11 years before Rovers even became a league club. I personally have no issue with it and agree it's a much greater achievement than beating Leeds in 74. But can just imagine the uproar from some of our fanbase to wearing blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_b Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 Sold out in store. But available on Saturday. And comments on the Instagram story suggesting they were removed from sale whilst people were in the shop… Odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 50 minutes ago, East End Old Boy said: The bell and calling “shame” was from Game of Thrones, the same actress became the owner of AFC Richmond in Apple TV’s Ted Lasso, which is well worth watching! Held off watching Ted Lasso for ages as I thought it would be shit. Don’t know why I felt that way, but ended up watching it, really enjoying it, and got MrsF into it too. Some brilliant characters. re HW, I saw her in the West End in Spamalot. Was working a couple of days a week in London at the time, was in a hotel nearby, at a loose end, so went. She was good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back of the Dolman Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 7 minutes ago, t_b said: Sold out in store. But available on Saturday. And comments on the Instagram story suggesting they were removed from sale whilst people were in the shop… Odd. If that’s true then it’s a disgusting way to treat supporters and if I’d made the effort to go down there specifically for that item I wouldn’t have been leaving without one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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