Kit supplier and service.

**Sam_Heggy** · 09/04/2009, 11:24 AM

Just a general thought, we currently deal with Masita and generally we find them to have good quality gear and quick with their supply.

Who is your kit suppliers and how do you find their service?

Are fans generally happy with their kits?

I have been getting calls from alot of kit suppliers lately with regards to next season and I see no harm in shopping around but if Masita offer a better service we would stay put.

**niallsparky** · 09/04/2009, 11:27 AM

We're with Umbro and they're fantastic. We have a great range of merchandise available in the shop and it's all top quality.

**Longfordian** · 09/04/2009, 11:31 AM

We were with Masita for a couple of years for the two cup finals in 2003 and 2004 luckily for them and us as in fairness they were able to get us a good bit of gear to sell in the weeks beforehand both years and at Christmas both years. We sold a lot of merchandise in those two years. They do a good range of stuff like bench jackets rain jackets etc but I think the team gear is a little lacking in quality when compared to the likes of Umbro. We're currently with Uhlsport haven't seen much of their gear yet except the team jerseys which aren't hectic. I assume they're pretty cheap though.

**Dodge** · 09/04/2009, 11:32 AM

Umbro's quality is top notch but I've heard that some slums don't get as good service as Bohs and Rovers

Pats were looking at options last year so they obviously weren't in love with umbro

**Sam_Heggy** · 09/04/2009, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

We were with Masita for a couple of years for the two cup finals in 2003 and 2004 luckily for them and us as in fairness they were able to get us a good bit of gear to sell in the weeks beforehand both years and at Christmas both years. We sold a lot of merchandise in those two years. They do a good range of stuff like bench jackets rain jackets etc but I think the team gear is a little lacking in quality when compared to the likes of Umbro. We're currently with Uhlsport haven't seen much of their gear yet except the team jerseys which aren't hectic. I assume they're pretty cheap though.

Doesn't your kitman work for a different supplier?

**Longfordian** · 09/04/2009, 11:36 AM

So I believe yeah, Diadora I think. I don't know whether they weren't in a position to offer as good a deal or whether he didn't want to mix business and pleasure. He posts on here sometimes so maybe he'll answer himself!

**adamd164** · 09/04/2009, 12:06 PM

We're the only Irish club with Hummel, afaik.

Find the quality of the merch very good - streets ahead of O'Neills, who were our last sponsor. Their designs are nicer too.

**Sam_Heggy** · 09/04/2009, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by adamd164

We're the only Irish club with Hummel, afaik.

Find the quality of the merch very good - streets ahead of O'Neills, who were our last sponsor. Their designs are nicer too.

Yeah Hummell are doing a few Ulster Senior League clubs this season too, nice gear.

**Mr A** · 09/04/2009, 12:17 PM

When Harps dealt with Umbro last it was a complete disaster, pathetic quality stuff.

**gufc2000** · 09/04/2009, 12:20 PM

We deal with a local brand, Rival. This our first year with them and things seem to be going pretty well. Alot of new merchandise has been sold and there's a good variety. The jersies are done quite well, nicely desinged. There not as good as quality as umbro but I'm happy with them

**DmanDmythDledge** · 09/04/2009, 12:23 PM

We're with O'Neills and they are terrible. We were about to change a couple of years ago- think it was Jako- but never went ahead with it.

**WexCar** · 09/04/2009, 12:41 PM

just at thought but could the FAI not follow the example of the NFL in the US and negotiate a deal with one kit supplier so that every club is supplied by one company, they may be able to get more money collectively than individual clubs doing their seperate things, also the league as a whole would act as one big customer so therefore should get good quality service.

any thoughts on this? is it a good, bad or rubbish idea?

apologies if it was brought up before.

**Youths4Ever** · 09/04/2009, 12:58 PM

Youths are with O'Neills quality is poor can't match a delivery and are very slow to deliver on orders

**kellco88** · 09/04/2009, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by WexCar

just at thought but could the FAI not follow the example of the NFL in the US and negotiate a deal with one kit supplier so that every club is supplied by one company, they may be able to get more money collectively than individual clubs doing their seperate things, also the league as a whole would act as one big customer so therefore should get good quality service.

The NFL use various suppliers the bulk of them do use the same. In theory it is a good idea but i doubt some of the bigger clubs would want to change supplier if they already have a good deal

**Dodge** · 09/04/2009, 1:06 PM

Originally Posted by kellco88

The NFL use various suppliers the bulk of them do use the same. In theory it is a good idea but i doubt some of the bigger clubs would want to change supplier if they already have a good deal

No, he's right. The NFL has an exclusive deal with Reebok. Works for them as they have a lot of shared revenue streams

Wouldn't work for LOI imo

**pineapple stu** · 09/04/2009, 1:09 PM

I know we have a deal with O'Neills whereby we get free kit in exchange for access to the Superleague market. Other clubs probably have similar kind of tie ins which would make a single supplier awkward.

**BrayUnknowns** · 09/04/2009, 1:17 PM

Bray are with Umbro but from what i've heard have had nothing but trouble with them. I've heard a few clubs aren't fans of Umbro but don't really have many other choices

**kellco88** · 09/04/2009, 1:17 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

No, he's right. The NFL has an exclusive deal with Reebok. Works for them as they have a lot of shared revenue streams

Wouldn't work for LOI imo

A Number of NFL teams are using addidas and nike. they are not obliged to wear reebok but most do. If you had one kit supplier its stops clubs from trying to get better deals from other suppliers

**Sam_Heggy** · 09/04/2009, 1:22 PM

Originally Posted by BrayUnknowns

Bray are with Umbro but from what i've heard have had nothing but trouble with them. I've heard a few clubs aren't fans of Umbro but don't really have many other choices

Lots of choice out there, we have dealt with O'Neills, Umbro, PF Sports, Masita, Jako and others.

I have not gone out looking for another kit supplier, yet have been contacted by 6 different companies since Jan.

**BrayUnknowns** · 09/04/2009, 1:44 PM

Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy

Lots of choice out there, we have dealt with O'Neills, Umbro, PF Sports, Masita, Jako and others.

I have not gone out looking for another kit supplier, yet have been contacted by 6 different companies since Jan.

What i meant by that is that a lot of clubs have burnt their bridges with previous kit suppliers by moving in the 1st place.