SirBalon Posted August 28, 2018 Posted August 28, 2018 Arsenal Football Club return to Adidas 24 years later after accepting a £300m deal that makes it the third largest kit contract in history. I personally welcome back those Adidas days full of nostalgia. https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/7115048/arsenal-300m-deal-adidas-kit/
Dr. Gonzo Posted August 28, 2018 Posted August 28, 2018 Adidas kits are all templated shite they share with all clubs they sponsor and also international sides. I used to like their kits in the 90s, but now I think they’re shite.
SirBalon Posted August 28, 2018 Author Posted August 28, 2018 33 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Adidas kits are all templated shite they share with all clubs they sponsor and also international sides. I used to like their kits in the 90s, but now I think they’re shite. Anything is better than what PUMA have been offering us mate... I'd even accept Dorothy Perkins making our kit at this point.
Administrator Stan Posted August 28, 2018 Administrator Posted August 28, 2018 33 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Adidas kits are all templated shite they share with all clubs they sponsor and also international sides. I used to like their kits in the 90s, but now I think they’re shite. just like most manufacturers really. Very rarely do sides get bespoke kits any more that are tailored/unique to them. Even templated kits can be done right with the correct colours applied but gone are the days of funky and out-there, extravagant, iconic designs, sadly!
The Liquidator Posted August 28, 2018 Posted August 28, 2018 10 minutes ago, SirBalon said: Anything is better than what PUMA have been offering us mate... I'd even accept Dorothy Perkins making our kit at this point.
Honey Honey Posted August 28, 2018 Posted August 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Adidas kits are all templated shite they share with all clubs they sponsor and also international sides. I used to like their kits in the 90s, but now I think they’re shite. I think Puma are worse at that. Wasn't there something in the kits thread where Puma released a kit and everyone thought that it looked well smart, only 2 weeks later 4 different clubs kits were exactly the same style with a different colour
6666 Posted August 28, 2018 Posted August 28, 2018 I've not actually had an issue with any of our Puma kit designs except for this season's home kit. They were definitely an improvement on the designs Nike came up with for us.
Spike Posted August 28, 2018 Posted August 28, 2018 Best Arsenal kit of the last decade and a half coming through. Personally think it looks queer when the white comes up to the collar.
Dave Posted August 28, 2018 Posted August 28, 2018 A remake of the yellow 90s kit should be popular with hipsters.
Danny Posted August 28, 2018 Posted August 28, 2018 £75m per season, Chelsea's is £900m over 15. How have Arsenal pulled that off? Edit: 5 year deal, matching Chelsea's £60m per season. Still.
SirBalon Posted August 28, 2018 Author Posted August 28, 2018 14 minutes ago, Danny said: £75m per season, Chelsea's is £900m over 15. How have Arsenal pulled that off? Edit: 5 year deal, matching Chelsea's £60m per season. Still. It's all in the brand name and how it's been sold since the advent of the Premier League which was sold worldwide. After Manchester United which was helped by the British media in general (not that it needed help anyhow) Arsenal were one of the first on the marketing bandwagon. In reality we are nowhere near one of Europe's elite clubs but still we hold our own by comparison.
Danny Posted August 28, 2018 Posted August 28, 2018 31 minutes ago, SirBalon said: It's all in the brand name and how it's been sold since the advent of the Premier League which was sold worldwide. After Manchester United which was helped by the British media in general (not that it needed help anyhow) Arsenal were one of the first on the marketing bandwagon. In reality we are nowhere near one of Europe's elite clubs but still we hold our own by comparison. No but for you to be commercially at Chelsea's level is surprising to me seeing as the titles they have won recently the turmoil surrounding Arsenal.
SirBalon Posted August 28, 2018 Author Posted August 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, Danny said: No but for you to be commercially at Chelsea's level is surprising to me seeing as the titles they have won recently the turmoil surrounding Arsenal. That’s the thing though mate... Just like in most marketing phenomena over recent times, it’s not quality what counts and gets you up there. It’s about how you work your brand name while being simply in amongst the top boys. You don’t need to win anything. From the practical end all you need is to be seemingly competing.
True Blue Posted August 29, 2018 Posted August 29, 2018 Adidas and Nike shirts designers make five templates and just change colors and badges. It's like when you play Pro Evolution Soccer but just change the colors. Only thing they are good at is cashing out, i wish Umbro had the financial backing to compete with the top boys.
SirBalon Posted August 29, 2018 Author Posted August 29, 2018 Not just Umbro, but Le Coq Sportif and also Kappa who for me design wonderful kits in general.
Administrator Stan Posted August 29, 2018 Administrator Posted August 29, 2018 21 minutes ago, SirBalon said: Not just Umbro, but Le Coq Sportif and also Kappa who for me design wonderful kits in general. our Le Coq Sportif efforts in the 90s was very nice, in my opinion. Everton had a couple of nice ones before Nike (not the one with the massive white V-neck).
SirBalon Posted August 29, 2018 Author Posted August 29, 2018 6 minutes ago, Stan said: our Le Coq Sportif efforts in the 90s was very nice, in my opinion. Everton had a couple of nice ones before Nike (not the one with the massive white V-neck). If you go into the websites of both Le Coq Sportif and Kappa respectively, you can see the special treatment they give the few clubs they represent in terms of making their sportswear. It really is unique.
Panna King Posted August 29, 2018 Posted August 29, 2018 12 hours ago, Danny said: £75m per season, Chelsea's is £900m over 15. How have Arsenal pulled that off? Edit: 5 year deal, matching Chelsea's £60m per season. Still. Arsenal are have a bigger fan base globally then Chelsea, they will make so much money from shirt sales in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
Rick Posted August 29, 2018 Posted August 29, 2018 If Umbro was as big as Adidas you can bet your bollocks we would see the same templated shite from them too.
DNA Posted August 29, 2018 Posted August 29, 2018 Arsenal's home shirt this season is the worst I've ever seen from the club. Man-City fans can't be too pleased that they're kits will be manufactured by Puma next season.
Spike Posted August 31, 2018 Posted August 31, 2018 On 29/08/2018 at 05:04, SirBalon said: If you go into the websites of both Le Coq Sportif and Kappa respectively, you can see the special treatment they give the few clubs they represent in terms of making their sportswear. It really is unique. Sponsorless.
Administrator Stan Posted October 8, 2018 Administrator Posted October 8, 2018 why are they copying us?
SirBalon Posted October 8, 2018 Author Posted October 8, 2018 Back to basics! Back to ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB!
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