New shirt

[Mattredrobin]

Does anyone know when the new kit is due to be announced ? Hoping to get the new shirt for my grandads 90th birthday present. not sure on how long it is before they go on sale after being announced. might just have to get this seasons one.

[Selred]

It was July last year.

 

https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/city-unleash-home-kit/

[Silvio Dante]

I kind of think they’ve missed a trick here.

Its relatively common for teams to unveil a new kit on the last game of the season. With Mansion Bet no longer being principal partners, there was no reason to keep wearing their logo, and we could have had the new Huboo kit ready to roll for tomorrow. Would have meant fans could buy it at the game and I’d imagine a fair few would have to take on holiday.

Just seems a little short sighted - everyone who wants this years kit will have it, and we could have got a lot of early sales on the board.

[sephjnr]

As we couldn't be arsed to re-stock stuff that sold out as far back as October this isn't a surprise.

[pongo88]

I’m prepared to bet it will be mainly red with a bit of white 

[weepywall]

20 minutes ago, pongo88 said:

I’m prepared to bet it will be mainly red with a bit of white 

Come on own up...you have seen it haven't you !

[Waconda]

16 minutes ago, TomF said:

Remember years ago, maybe 1992/93 season, end of season we had some people parashot into the ground wearing the following seasons kit. 

The first Purple and Lime I think.

[Offside]

18 minutes ago, TomF said:

Remember years ago, maybe 1992/93 season, end of season we had some people parashot into the ground wearing the following seasons kit. 

Yes I remember that! From what I recall it was the first time we had the purple away shirt - and there were a few gasps because people thought it looked blue (me included)!

[Rocking Red Cyril]

1 hour ago, pongo88 said:

I’m prepared to bet it will be mainly red with a bit of white 

That's a whole new angle, Red and white hey. Not sure all fans will like it. Sure to cause a hub bub on here

[E.G.Red]

9 minutes ago, Rocking Red Cyril said:

That's a whole new angle, Red and white hey. Not sure all fans will like it. Sure to cause a hub bub on here

And it may even as its Hummel have chevrons on the sleeves.

[Curr Avon]

3 hours ago, TomF said:

Remember years ago, maybe 1992/93 season, end of season we had some people parashot into the ground wearing the following seasons kit. 

Yeah, from a sensible Bukta design, to the wide collared Nibor get-up, replete with a spider web pattern. Awful.

1 hour ago, E.G.Red said:

And it may even as its Hummel have chevrons on the sleeves.

Don't forget, the chevrons can go down as well as up.

 

[MJP3]

Yeah, the self fulfilling prophecy of downward arrows.

The worst move since the England team went with Green Flag Sponsorship. (Parent company........National Breakdown.)

[MJP3]

You're too quick for me @Curr Avon

[Curr Avon]

1 minute ago, MJP3 said:

You're too quick for me @Curr Avon

Yes, but I have no life, or friends. Its tough.

[MJP3]

1 minute ago, Curr Avon said:

Yes, but I have no life, or friends. Its tough.

Count yourself lucky.

Nor do I, but I'm old and slow as well.

[East Londoner]

1 hour ago, Curr Avon said:

Yeah, from a sensible Bukta design, to the wide collared Nibor get-up, replete with a spider web pattern. Awful.

Be fair it did glow in the dark 

[1960maaan]

This is where I bash the Commercial Department again ( I wish the Lansdown's would read this and take note ).
The whole commercial side is not fit for purpose . Yeah we've had some nice kits, but stock can be sketchy, they don't get it in early so people can buy for the summer, the stock in the shop is poor, nothing about it says we want to make money.
The kit should be ready for the end of the season, last home game would be ideal. Get the whole summer to sell shirts, people could get them for holiday and the start of the season. Before now they've arrived into the season, they miss out on selling so many shirts through poor organisation.

[Rocking Red Cyril]

13 hours ago, E.G.Red said:

And it may even as its Hummel have chevrons on the sleeves.

Oh no Chevrons

What has the world come to .......not only red and white but bloody chevrons. Left testicle removal time me thinks  

Off for a cuppa this to much for me

[1960maaan]

1 hour ago, Rocking Red Cyril said:

Oh no Chevrons

 

15 hours ago, E.G.Red said:

And it may even as its Hummel have chevrons on the sleeves.

 

13 hours ago, Curr Avon said:

Yeah, from a sensible Bukta design, to the wide collared Nibor get-up, replete with a spider web pattern. Awful.

Don't forget, the chevrons can go down as well as up.

 

Well someone will, it might as well be me ....

 

Edited April 30, 2022 by 1960maaan

[DolmanDave]

14 hours ago, 1960maaan said:

This is where I bash the Commercial Department again ( I wish the Lansdown's would read this and take note ).
The whole commercial side is not fit for purpose . Yeah we've had some nice kits, but stock can be sketchy, they don't get it in early so people can buy for the summer, the stock in the shop is poor, nothing about it says we want to make money.
The kit should be ready for the end of the season, last home game would be ideal. Get the whole summer to sell shirts, people could get them for holiday and the start of the season. Before now they've arrived into the season, they miss out on selling so many shirts through poor organisation.

Exactly this! 

I'm down cornwall on holiday in 2 weeks time I want to walk around in the new city shirt.. perhaps hang a new City towel on the balcony of the caravan with pride... especially if I spot someone from the other side of Bristol there 

 

Yet nope nothing.. 

[CyderInACan]

14 hours ago, 1960maaan said:

This is where I bash the Commercial Department again ( I wish the Lansdown's would read this and take note ).
The whole commercial side is not fit for purpose . Yeah we've had some nice kits, but stock can be sketchy, they don't get it in early so people can buy for the summer, the stock in the shop is poor, nothing about it says we want to make money.
The kit should be ready for the end of the season, last home game would be ideal. Get the whole summer to sell shirts, people could get them for holiday and the start of the season. Before now they've arrived into the season, they miss out on selling so many shirts through poor organisation.

It was ever thus. We all know that now is the time to get that nice Beanie Hat for the depths of winter before we can stock up on tshirts for the summer just after Christmas. Simples. 

[YGBjammy]

Am I right in thinking next season's kit will no longer have mansion bet? Thank god

[Selred]

1 hour ago, DolmanDave said:

Exactly this! 

I'm down cornwall on holiday in 2 weeks time I want to walk around in the new city shirt.. perhaps hang a new City towel on the balcony of the caravan with pride... especially if I spot someone from the other side of Bristol there 

 

Yet nope nothing.. 

it’s bonkers we don’t do beach towels! 

[MarcusX]

15 hours ago, 1960maaan said:

This is where I bash the Commercial Department again ( I wish the Lansdown's would read this and take note ).
The whole commercial side is not fit for purpose . Yeah we've had some nice kits, but stock can be sketchy, they don't get it in early so people can buy for the summer, the stock in the shop is poor, nothing about it says we want to make money.
The kit should be ready for the end of the season, last home game would be ideal. Get the whole summer to sell shirts, people could get them for holiday and the start of the season. Before now they've arrived into the season, they miss out on selling so many shirts through poor organisation.

Have to agree.

If sponsorship or manufacturer hasn’t been decided you could understand, but both have been set for a while now. 
 

I was a bit obsessed with football kits as a kid I could tel you the colour, design etc of almost any team I drew them all the time so I always paid attention. Memory may have done me a disservice but I’m sure there was a time when most teams wore their new shirt on the last home game of the season? Presumably around the time teams went from every 2 years to every year for new kits?

Miss a big opportunity as you say - last home game of the season is usually a bigger crowd, cheaper tickets if nothing to play for so big audience for new stock. Perhaps the experts will say that actually it’s one last chance to try and shift old stock but our shop isn’t big enough and doesn’t hold enough stock anyway.

[weepywall]

15 minutes ago, Selred said:

it’s bonkers we don’t do beach towels! 

The Three Lions sell City beach towels.

[SecretSam]

Have we had a thread on this yet?

[Show Me The Money!]

Like a needle and thread

[elhombrecito]

50 minutes ago, SecretSam said:

Have we had a thread on this yet?

Yes. You're now in it.

[The Journalist]

On 29/04/2022 at 21:43, 1960maaan said:

This is where I bash the Commercial Department again ( I wish the Lansdown's would read this and take note ).
The whole commercial side is not fit for purpose . Yeah we've had some nice kits, but stock can be sketchy, they don't get it in early so people can buy for the summer, the stock in the shop is poor, nothing about it says we want to make money.
The kit should be ready for the end of the season, last home game would be ideal. Get the whole summer to sell shirts, people could get them for holiday and the start of the season. Before now they've arrived into the season, they miss out on selling so many shirts through poor organisation.

I can never get my head around teams not bringing a new shirt out before the final home game of the season.

Sell more for the summer, gives an impression of better value for money because it has a longer shelf life and you're more likely to get further sales around Christmas given little'uns would feel due another new shirt having had their last one six months ago.

What am I missing?!

(Worth saying the vast majority of clubs are like us on this, so I accept I may actually be missing something because I'm not a commercial expert...)

[KegCity]

Just now, The Journalist said:

I can never get my head around teams not bringing a new shirt out before the final home game of the season.

Sell more for the summer, gives an impression of better value for money because it has a longer shelf life and you're more likely to get further sales around Christmas given little'uns would feel due another new shirt having had their last one six months ago.

What am I missing?!

(Worth saying the vast majority of clubs are like us on this, so I accept I may actually be missing something because I'm not a commercial expert...)

The only reason I can think of is that they're still trying to shift as much remaining stock as possible for this year's shirt. Why bother buying it if next season's is out?

[1960maaan]

2 minutes ago, The Journalist said:

I can never get my head around teams not bringing a new shirt out before the final home game of the season.

Sell more for the summer, gives an impression of better value for money because it has a longer shelf life and you're more likely to get further sales around Christmas given little'uns would feel due another new shirt having had their last one six months ago.

What am I missing?!

(Worth saying the vast majority of clubs are like us on this, so I accept I may actually be missing something because I'm not a commercial expert...)

Well I must be missing the same thing, to me it males sense to release it before the end of the season.
All those fans wanting to wear the shirt on holiday.
The support would be at the ground anyway and sales would be good almost whatever position you were in.
Fans would have all summer to buy for the following season 3 months or more of peoples Birthdays.

To me it seems an absolute no brainer

[The Journalist]

4 minutes ago, KegCity said:

The only reason I can think of is that they're still trying to shift as much remaining stock as possible for this year's shirt. Why bother buying it if next season's is out?

Fair comment - I guess to bring that 12-monthly cycle forward you're going to take a bit of a hit on older stock.

I wonder how much in the way of current shirts etc they're still shifting?! Even with reductions they're still expensive and just feel a waste of money to me by this point, off the back of an unmemorable season that's about to finish.

[SecretSam]

On 29/04/2022 at 15:50, TomF said:

Remember years ago, maybe 1992/93 season, end of season we had some people parashot into the ground wearing the following seasons kit. 

That was the year of the purple and lime kit.

It didn't get a good reception....

[mightyreds89]

Pretty mad why so many people seem so shocked no new kit yet, I’d be surprised if our deal with Mansion Bet allows us to wear or sell a new kit/sponsor before our contract end date which I assume would be following play off final dates, would be surprised is contracts were based on play off dates with sponsors etc regardless of club etc. 

[SecretSam]

4 hours ago, elhombrecito said:

Yes. You're now in it.

Late to the party, as usual 

[Fordy62]

On 29/04/2022 at 15:50, TomF said:

Remember years ago, maybe 1992/93 season, end of season we had some people parashot into the ground wearing the following seasons kit. 

Never ever want to question you mate, but that’s a past tense of a verb that I’ve never heard before… and I’m now going to check. How bizarre!

Edited May 3, 2022 by Fordy62

[richwwtk]

1 hour ago, Fordy62 said:

Never ever want to question you mate, but that’s a past tense of a verb that I’ve never heard before… and I’m now going to check. How bizarre!

I did wonder myself. Parachuted

[Fordy62]

19 minutes ago, richwwtk said:

I did wonder myself. Parachuted

I so wanted it to be. Alas, it wasn’t. 

[elhombrecito]

29 minutes ago, richwwtk said:

I did wonder myself. Parachuted

 

10 minutes ago, Fordy62 said:

I so wanted it to be. Alas, it wasn’t. 

Come on guys, @TomF was obviously referring to the member of the Home Guard who was sat atop the Dolman Stand, shooting at said parachutists.

[SydneyCity]

Did a quick Google and it seems like a late July release date is standard for all main manufacturers. Can’t find a reason for that date but it’s safe to say that the Nike and Adidas marketing departments rarely miss a trick so there has to be some financial method to the madness.

Edit: It appears to be a combination of manufacturer's deals starting/stopping, sponsor deals starting/stopping and optimising the transfer window ie: shirts with star player names and numbers printed on them sell very well.

Edited May 4, 2022 by SydneyCity

[Agard Days Night]

Hoping this kit is a nice one. No central badge, no parasite betting company sponsor, no Comic Sans, no hashtags. And out in the club shop ready for purchase in time for caravan holiday in late July. Fingers and toes crossed!

[Tinmans Love Child]

23 minutes ago, Agard Days Night said:

Hoping this kit is a nice one. No central badge, no parasite betting company sponsor, no Comic Sans, no hashtags. And out in the club shop ready for purchase in time for caravan holiday in late July. Fingers and toes crossed!

I posted this previously, seems an apt post to include again:

New kit bingo goes as follows:

1) I don’t like the shade of red

2) I prefer a proper collar cause it looks well smart when I wear it out on the town innit

3) I don’t like the badge position

4) I don’t like the sponsor

5) I never buy the kit anyway

6) It looks cheap

7) It looks tacky

8. I like it

9) I don’t like it

10) Modern kits look crap in XXXXXL

11) I can’t believe they’ve run out of the 3rd goalkeeper kit socks

 

[SecretSam]

17 minutes ago, Tinmans Love Child said:

I posted this previously, seems an apt post to include again:

New kit bingo goes as follows:

1) I don’t like the shade of red

2) I prefer a proper collar cause it looks well smart when I wear it out on the town innit

3) I don’t like the badge position

4) I don’t like the sponsor

5) I never buy the kit anyway

6) It looks cheap

7) It looks tacky

8. I like it

9) I don’t like it

10) Modern kits look crap in XXXXXL

11) I can’t believe they’ve run out of the 3rd goalkeeper kit socks

 

What do you win if you get all 11?

[alexukhc]

Something like the purple and lime in red and white of this year would be nice

[ExiledAjax]

All I want is a red home kit with white shorts, a white away shirt with black shorts, and the purple and lime.

That combo adheres to tradition and history, has the interesting purple and lime, and importantly means that we have effective kit options that should ensure that we are never the guilty party when we play someone who's kits blend with ours. 

If every other club adopted a similar policy - one dark block kit, one light block kit, and one 3rd kit of an alternative colour, then we'd have far fewer issues

[WWred]

Would quite like to see a Yellow and Green away number this year coming

[cidered abroad]

14 hours ago, TomF said:

Auto correct on my phone is silly at times 

A bad workman always blames his tools!

[Waconda]

Photo shoot with players was done yesterday.

[Norn Iron]

5 minutes ago, Waconda said:

Photo shoot with players was done yesterday.

 

Not photoshot then ?

[Tinmans Love Child]

3 hours ago, SecretSam said:

What do you win if you get all 11?

This!

[RedM]

Well at least with our sponsor we can have it across all the shirts next season as it can be used on on kids shirts too. 

I would like a bright cerise pink kit, but obviously we are never going to get it as we wear red. What about a dark teal or aqua, something different for us as I think purple and Lime has had its time now for a while.

[SecretSam]

40 minutes ago, RedM said:

I think purple and Lime has had its time now for a while.

I never liked the purple and lime anyway, but it's become a bit stale. I'd like a properly yellow away kit, for a change. Or a white-out kit, that would be cool.

[RedM]

2 hours ago, SecretSam said:

I never liked the purple and lime anyway, but it's become a bit stale. I'd like a properly yellow away kit, for a change. Or a white-out kit, that would be cool.

I’m not a fan of yellow at all, yellow anything. I don’t think I own anything yellow to wear or to use. So sorry but I don’t really want to see my team in yellow, especially with a green trim, ugh  

[SecretSam]

3 hours ago, RedM said:

I’m not a fan of yellow at all, yellow anything. I don’t think I own anything yellow to wear or to use. So sorry but I don’t really want to see my team in yellow, especially with a green trim, ugh  

It's a football shirt.

Not Sunday best.

[Agard Days Night]

On 04/05/2022 at 07:08, Tinmans Love Child said:

I posted this previously, seems an apt post to include again:

New kit bingo goes as follows:

1) I don’t like the shade of red

2) I prefer a proper collar cause it looks well smart when I wear it out on the town innit

3) I don’t like the badge position

4) I don’t like the sponsor

5) I never buy the kit anyway

6) It looks cheap

7) It looks tacky

8. I like it

9) I don’t like it

10) Modern kits look crap in XXXXXL

11) I can’t believe they’ve run out of the 3rd goalkeeper kit socks

 

Brilliant. Well done fella!

[Sleepy1968]

23 hours ago, SecretSam said:

It's a football shirt.

Not Sunday best.

for you, maybe ...

[Norn Iron]

On 04/05/2022 at 16:38, RedM said:

I’m not a fan of yellow at all, yellow anything. I don’t think I own anything yellow to wear or to use. So sorry but I don’t really want to see my team in yellow, especially with a green trim, ugh  

Chris Martin wearing yellow? It would be funny.

[One Team]

43 minutes ago, Norn Iron said:

Chris Martin wearing yellow? It would be funny.

Very good! Instant new song for him then! 

[E.G.Red]

On 04/05/2022 at 09:04, WWred said:

Would quite like to see a Yellow and Green away number this year coming

I always think the away shirt is where you can be more imaginative and go outside the normal set of colours. Teal and white would be good. As it would stand out like the purple & lime did for us.

Edited May 6, 2022 by E.G.Red

[Taz]

1 hour ago, Norn Iron said:

Chris Martin wearing yellow? It would be funny.

[soultrader]

17 minutes ago, Taz said:

 

If only there was a song that accompany this ...

[cider hoss rules]

5 hours ago, Taz said:

 

Look at the stars ….. in this picture

[Fuber]

On 04/05/2022 at 14:22, SecretSam said:

I never liked the purple and lime anyway, but it's become a bit stale. I'd like a properly yellow away kit, for a change. Or a white-out kit, that would be cool.

I'd actually be a fan of the circa 1990-92 yellow/green away shirt to be redone in Hummels style. Lumsden era I think? 

Granted we'd probably get mistaken for the Canaries on occasion but heyho.

[Agard Days Night]

9 hours ago, Taz said:

 

Hahahahahahahahahahaha

[RedM]

The more I think about it the more I’m leaning towards purple and lime again, purely as it’s Huboo’s colours in their logo. It just would make perfect sense.

 

[WarksRobin]

 

[cider hoss rules]

I see Cov are with Hummel and they have done a bespoke kit to look like the 70's number with the vertical stripes.

At least there can be an option for bespoke designs rather than bog standard template kits.

 

Coventry City 2022-23 Hummel Home Kit - Football Shirt Culture - Latest Football Kit News and More

[Norn Iron]

35 minutes ago, cider hoss rules said:

I see Cov are with Hummel and they have done a bespoke kit to look like the 70's number with the vertical stripes.

At least there can be an option for bespoke designs rather than bog standard template kits.

 

Coventry City 2022-23 Hummel Home Kit - Football Shirt Culture - Latest Football Kit News and More

I have yo say it is a fantastic kit. Well done to all parties concerned. Quite a few of us here remember the original Admiral kit (without stained glass effect). 

Well done also to CCFC for not having their brown version as an away kit! 

 

[Pickle Rick]

45 minutes ago, cider hoss rules said:

I see Cov are with Hummel and they have done a bespoke kit to look like the 70's number with the vertical stripes.

At least there can be an option for bespoke designs rather than bog standard template kits.

 

Coventry City 2022-23 Hummel Home Kit - Football Shirt Culture - Latest Football Kit News and More

Almost had me for a mo when I first glanced at the link. Looked like we’d moved Kasey Palmer on

[spudski]

4 hours ago, cider hoss rules said:

I see Cov are with Hummel and they have done a bespoke kit to look like the 70's number with the vertical stripes.

At least there can be an option for bespoke designs rather than bog standard template kits.

 

Coventry City 2022-23 Hummel Home Kit - Football Shirt Culture - Latest Football Kit News and More

Which is an iconic kit. Fantastic that it's Hummel doing it...as it was an Admiral original design.