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This must be the first time in history our third kit has sold out
it's the 1 I've considered buying, and finally decided last Monday to purchase it, "SOLD OUT"
This must be the first time in history our third kit has sold out
This must be the first time in history our third kit has sold out
They’ll be waiting an age to shift this season’s shite shirt; they’re practically giving them away on the web (20 quid gets you a brand new one, with tags). Saddest part is that this year ALL THREE are bloody awful. Usually at least one version is cool; not this time, however. Literally the 3 ugliest kits we’ve ever had by far.
Makes the Mansion days seem almost palatable by comparison.
This must be the first time in history our third kit has sold out
They drop down to about £20 every year about now.
You do know that if we win the CL in our lucky green third kit there would be a petition incoming?I actually wish we could just wear our garish green 3rd shirt on Championship Saturday, as at least- as much of an eyesore as it is- it’s definitely lucky, and I’ll always have a soft spot for it.
I genuinely believed that Levy was going to be jumping on the historic trend of having special European competition shirts. I anticipated a version which was identical but with no fade, or with a very subtle fade to a very mild off-white with off-white (like 5% grey/silver) shorts. I genuinely couldn't believe they would go with a version which would fade to blue with white shorts. (especially when you consider the socks all have a fade too, so it's clearly supposed to be integrated throughout the design)Seriously though- can't we- as "home team"- pick what kit we wear? YES I KNOW- WE WEAR WHITE IN EUROPE- BUT THIS YEAR WE HAVE THE CLASHIEST-WITH-WHITE-SHORTS SHIRT IN THE HISTORY OF THE KNOWN UNIVERSE! It's as if they planned for us to look as shite as possible for the whole world to see. At home fine- I don't like the kit (the blue bottom makes it look like we're wearing super high-wasted shorts) but whatever- it's not that bad.
In Europe- however- it is THAT BAD.
Only Tottenham could make the final in the one year where our home white kit looks dreadful when paired with white shorts. It's fucking painful to look at.
It's not the best kit, it's not the worst. Doesnt really matter does it? ?
We get this every single year. Some like it, some hate it, some hate it a bit more and get shouty about it.
I'd much rather be concerned about who our midfield will consist of rather than the chevrons/stripes/sashes or 'accents' they're wearing.
It might well be a strange design, but should Hugo be lifting that massive trophy in 10 days time, then it'll forever be synonymous with CL winning, and that's alright by me.
Dude- seriously- please: this is not the usual "I don't like the kit" drivel-- even such as is spouted by me year in and year out! This is ALL-TIME AWFUL. Yeah- sure- I get it: if we "win" in the thing then sentimentally it'll be the greatest kit ever; hell, I'LL even buy one for God's sake. The point(s) being made is that not only is it ugly- hell, join the club; Spurs have had plenty of naff kits before- but that it fucking CLASHES HORRIBLY WITH WHITE SHORTS, to the point where it goes beyond ugly and into ridiculousness-- and this is something EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US SAID WHEN THE KIT FIRST WAS AIRED!!! Look, I hated the fucking thing but whatever- it's a kit- but with white shorts??!! It's a freaking EYESORE!!!! And it didn't have to be this way! As Phischy above so correctly pointed out: hell, make a "Champions League" home kit that DOESN'T clash horribly with white shorts: JOB DONE!
I know- I know: the match is the important thing-- sure, I get that. But how we look- I'm sorry- but is important! When Real Madrid come out in their all-white gorgeous kit(s), they look impressive! That team would never allow the shit-ass version of home shirt we have-- NEVER, EVER. And why? Because they protect their brand! Hell, even Liverpool these days gets it-- yes they've had naff kits (every team has) but on big nights in Europe, sorry to say, but they look great. Their simple, dark red kit is perfect, and doesn't have some, say, bright hot pink fade pattern at the bottom of the shirt to clash with their shorts and ruin the look. Their kit is solid- it's "them." Us on the other hand so often have these ridiculous designs, as if the kit makers say "Lads, it's tottenham-- do what the fuck you want-- their management won't say a bleedin' word so just mock up anything you want-- they'll ok it, don't worry." But this season takes the cake: it's literally as if a gooner designed a kit that would pass muster at home (because the blue fade pattern on the shirt- as ugly as it is- at least doesn't violently clash with shorts), knowing full well that when we played Champions League matches we would just look stupid.
Yes I'm focused on the match-- but as this is the kit thread I feel I am allowed to vent and, in so doing, actually say what all of us think: namely that for the first time ever our "All White in Europe" tradition works against us and makes us look like some League 1 team that accepted whaever the kit maker offered, just being happy to get some money for our coffers.
This is a once in a lifetime event; couldn't we at least just look halfway decent? So senseless, so fucking stupid/shortsighted of us. Appearances- like it or not- do make a difference- they just do. Sorry to rant but Tottenham just dumbfound me sometimes, getting the simplist, easiest-to-rectify shit so horribly wrong, this kit thing being a prime example.
dude chill outDude- seriously- please: this is not the usual "I don't like the kit" drivel-- even such as is spouted by me year in and year out! This is ALL-TIME AWFUL. Yeah- sure- I get it: if we "win" in the thing then sentimentally it'll be the greatest kit ever; hell, I'LL even buy one for God's sake. The point(s) being made is that not only is it ugly- hell, join the club; Spurs have had plenty of naff kits before- but that it fucking CLASHES HORRIBLY WITH WHITE SHORTS, to the point where it goes beyond ugly and into ridiculousness-- and this is something EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US SAID WHEN THE KIT FIRST WAS UNVEILED!!! Look, I hated the fucking thing but whatever- it's a kit- but with white shorts??!! It's a freaking EYESORE!!!! And it didn't have to be this way! As Phischy above so correctly pointed out: hell, make a "Champions League" home kit that DOESN'T clash horribly with white shorts: JOB DONE!
I know- I know: the match is the important thing-- sure, I get that. But how we look, sorry, is important! When Real Madrid come out in their all-white gorgeous kit(s), they look impressive! That team would never allow the shit-ass version of home shirt we have-- NEVER, EVER. And why? Because they protect their brand! Hell, even Liverpool these days gets it-- yes they've had naff kits (every team has) but on big nights in Europe, sorry to say, but they look great. Their simple, dark red kit is perfect, and doesn't have some, say, bright hot pink fade pattern at the bottom of the shirt to clash with their shorts and ruin the look. Their kit is solid- it's "them." Us on the other hand so often have these ridiculous designs, as if the kit makers say "Lads, it's tottenham-- do what the fuck you want-- their management won't say a bleedin' word so just mock up anything you want-- they'll ok it, don't worry." But this season takes the cake: it's literally as if a gooner designed a kit that would pass muster at home (because the blue fade pattern on the shirt- as ugly as it is- at least doesn't violently clash with shorts), knowing full well that when we played Champions League matches we would just look stupid.
Yes I'm focused on the match-- but as this is the kit thread I feel I am allowed to vent and, in so doing, actually say what all of us think: namely that for the first time ever our "All White in Europe" tradition works against us and makes us look like some League 1 team that accepted whaever the kit maker offered, just being happy to get some money for our coffers.
This is a once in a lifetime event; couldn't we at least just look halfway decent? So senseless, so fucking stupid/shortsighted of us. Appearances- like it or not- do make a difference- they just do. Sorry to rant but Tottenham just dumbfound me sometimes, getting the simplist, easiest-to-rectify shit so horribly wrong, this kit thing being a prime example.
All 3 would be in my bottom 3. Top would be last year's Nike home, closely followed by the last two puma shirts.Worse than this seasons abomination? And the freak UA cycling shirt?
This was the reason that Bill Shankly introduced it in the early '60s. Until then Liverpool had worn white shorts with their red shirts. Shankly wanted something different that would be distinctive, help give the club a separate identity, and hopefully intimidate the opposition.Hell, even Liverpool these days gets it-- yes they've had naff kits (every team has) but on big nights in Europe, sorry to say, but they look great. Their simple, dark red kit is perfect, and doesn't have some, say, bright hot pink fade pattern at the bottom of the shirt to clash with their shorts and ruin the look. Their kit is solid- it's "them."
Loved last year's....Shield was sharp, particularly on the away shirts. Nice tip of the hat to those glory years.Lat years Nike kit was a massive disappointment. Hated the shield.
Yep. Best kit we've had in a very long time for me. It was so clean and classy, yet understated. Other than the red AIA, which you just have to get used to, it was exactly what a Tottenham kit should be imo.Loved last year's....Shield was sharp, particularly on the away shirts. Nice tip of the hat to those glory years.
This was the reason that Bill Shankly introduced it in the early '60s. Until then Liverpool had worn white shorts with their red shirts. Shankly wanted something different that would be distinctive, help give the club a separate identity, and hopefully intimidate the opposition.
As for the rest of your post: while it's a little OTT, I agree. Appearance is important and this year's home shirt with white shorts looks fucking ridiculous - although it's still better than the hideous green. (Sir) Bill made all-white our kit for Europe, not white with a fat blue band around the waist. It wouldn't have killed anybody to introduce an all-white shirt for our CL matches this season. Who knows, it's possibly not too late.
dude chill out