Launch date for 2010/2012 Home jersey?

[NOLANone]

Hi all,
I was just wondering when our new home kit might be launched? Any ideas? I thought it might be planned to coincide with the Euro 2012 draw in February.

[twoenz]

They usually launch them around St. Paddy's day, so maybe in time for the Brazil match.

In saying that, we'll be well down the list of priorities with it being a World Cup year, so they might hold back until the Summer.

The sooner the better, as the current home top is awful.

[Pauro 76]

Ireland kit is looking a bit dated at this stage. I'm not sure what it'll look like, but rumours that the tailored kit might be a goer. Hoping it looks like Man City's kit rather than England's.

[Bluebeard]

Ireland kit is looking a bit dated at this stage. I'm not sure what it'll look like, but rumours that the tailored kit might be a goer. Hoping it looks like Man City's kit rather than England's.

Aye, at least with the blue, there is a chance that the colourblind might mistake us for Ireland, but with the white, and the three lions, it could easily provoke an international incident...

[Razors left peg]

what are peoples favorite Ireland jerseys from over the years. My personal favorite is the 2002 world cup one, its the one I still wear to games. I did like the white one from the 94 world cup too

[SkStu]

94 away jersey - top notch.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_g-Ylxb54NUc/Rv39yyrkmlI/AAAAAAAACSQ/ss5oT3cPWEA/s320/1994%2BIrlanda%2BAway.png

[Kingdom]

If we went back to Adidas there's a good chance I'd cream myself.

[Colbert Report]

94 away jersey - top notch.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_g-Ylxb54NUc/Rv39yyrkmlI/AAAAAAAACSQ/ss5oT3cPWEA/s320/1994%2BIrlanda%2BAway.png

For once, we can agree on something! Best jersey ever.

[irishultra]

I really really dislike the Irish home jersey(we should wear a darker green) away ones are nice tho.

[Junior]

1990 Away jersey for me. Always loved the White Jerseys with Green shorts.

88 Home jersey was sound also - iconic.

[Lionel Ritchie]

Liked the ECQ96 away shirt.

[Pauro 76]

I'd love it if we went back to adidas. They're really putting in a lot of effort with their jerseys these days.

[dan o d]

the puma collection of african nations jerseys are the best around at the moment.

[Bluebeard]

88 Home
94 Away
No "third" kit we have ever had

[Uncle_Joe]

any second now the Wums willl appear hailing the glorious Orange away Kit used against Macedonia!:eek:

[elroy]

Can you see us ever wearing our third kit?

http://footballfashion.wordpress.com/2009/09/09/republic-of-ireland-umbro-200910-third-jersey-kit/

[Razors left peg]

Can you see us ever wearing our third kit?

http://footballfashion.wordpress.com/2009/09/09/republic-of-ireland-umbro-200910-third-jersey-kit/

we wore a grey third kit away to Wales under Staunton, looked like a training kit

[Bluebeard]

Can you see us ever wearing our third kit?

http://footballfashion.wordpress.com/2009/09/09/republic-of-ireland-umbro-200910-third-jersey-kit/


we wore a grey third kit away to Wales under Staunton, looked like a training kit

It was under Don Givens actually, I think, but it did look like a training kit. Played like a training team too.

The most plausible reason for us wearing a third kit is if we are playing Ivory Coast wearing their away kit(:confused:), Celtic(:rolleyes:), or a Shamrock Rovers XI(:D).

[twoenz]

I wear the old black one around the house at night.

The best home top we've had in years is the one we had when we went to the Stade de France under Brian Kerr.

What I really dislike is the fact that ours and Northern Ireland's current kits are practically the same, with a little fleck of colour around the neck.

Overall, football kit makers are very lazy nowadays, too many templates. Those Puma African nations' kits are nice, but whilst they look good on Didier, I can't see Davey from Drogheda looking as good when he's stumbling out of Hill 16 before a match.

[gilberto_eire]

I really really dislike the Irish home jersey(we should wear a darker green) away ones are nice tho.

It looks more impressive in a stadium if the colours are bright, no point going towards black, it's not intimidating(look at the Dutch,Brazil and even Cork in hurling), as a matter of fact i think the home jersey could do with brightening(slightly).

[Razors left peg]

It looks more impressive in a stadium if the colours are bright, no point going towards black, it's not intimidating(look at the Dutch,Brazil and even Cork in hurling), as a matter of fact i think the home jersey could do with brightening(slightly).

thats why I liked the 2002 world cup jersey, its almost shiney, I thought it looked brilliant during the tournament

[sixesandsevens]

I think the home jersey we had when McCarthy took over in 96 was the best. It was a great shade of green and as far as I know I can't remember any other team with a similar design to it. Think it was one of the first Umbro kits we had and I remember it having a thick white stripe on the sleeves adidas style, with weird symbols on the stripe that I could never make out. Since then I think Umbro have gotten progressively worse and lazy in their kit design.
Other than that I think the 88 home shirt is an all time classic...
What about getting O'Neills back on board? AT least they'd put some thought and time into the design unlike the multinationals.

[Razors left peg]

It was under Don Givens actually, I think, but it did look like a training kit. Played like a training team too.

The most plausible reason for us wearing a third kit is if we are playing Ivory Coast wearing their away kit(:confused:), Celtic(:rolleyes:), or a Shamrock Rovers XI(:D).

Thats right it was Givens after Stan got the boot, most non event qualifier Ive every watched

[twoenz]

I think the home jersey we had when McCarthy took over in 96 was the best. It was a great shade of green and as far as I know I can't remember any other team with a similar design to it. Think it was one of the first Umbro kits we had and I remember it having a thick white stripe on the sleeves adidas style, with weird symbols on the stripe that I could never make out. Since then I think Umbro have gotten progressively worse and lazy in their kit design.
Other than that I think the 88 home shirt is an all time classic...
What about getting O'Neills back on board? AT least they'd put some thought and time into the design unlike the multinationals.

Was that McCarthy one the Saloon doors one? Why did someone in an office somewhere decide that the thing that sums Irish football up is saloon doors?

http://www.irelandshirts.com/history/history/1990/9596aldridge.jpg

I always associate tops that we've had with certain players. The one above always goes hand in hand with Eddie McGoldrick in my head

http://www.irelandshirts.com/history/history/1990/1998croatiahome.jpg always reminds me of Lee Carsley.

I'm not sure why, but they're the players that come to mind when I see those 2 (brutal) home shirts.

[Manc Irish Wolf]

1990 Away jersey for me. Always loved the White Jerseys with Green shorts.

88 Home jersey was sound also - iconic.

Totally agree - you can't beat the old school adidas. Only thing is if we went to adidas now it would be this adidas performance sh*te. Pity they don't do an originals alternative for casual wear.

If we do stick with Umbro I hope it's a green version of the England top. I generally only like their kits if they are in flames, but do at least think it looks a bit retro.

[stiffler]

http://www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/images/Ireland-90-Home-Bag-Shirt.gif


Would take this 1 anyday over any umbro ****e.

[SkStu]

as people have said, the Euro 88 home jersey was a beauty - i had the away jersey (which ive lost) which was class.

http://www.carrollsirishgifts.com/images/products_thumbnails/EIRE88A.jpg

home jersey (gowan Sheedy ye mad thing!)

http://www.irelandshirts.com/history/history/1980/1988sheedyussr.jpg

[co. down green]

Love this shirt

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x15/oneteaminireland/oneteaminirelandmccarthy.jpg

[Closed Account 2]

I saw this picture while looking for a kit, it cracked me up:

http://www.sportingvisions.com/imgdir/42142048/045373.jpg

[Larssonisghod]

Love this shirt

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x15/oneteaminireland/oneteaminirelandmccarthy.jpg

i pi$$ed myself at that. forgot how handsome big mick was!!
but jersey is awful, imho!

[twoenz]

http://www.acasports.co.uk/product_info.php?cpath=23_26_246&products_id=3357

found this description online today about the new kit.

[dan o d]

from my understanding of that article, the new kit will be the same style as the current english jersey, with an old fashioned collar and large crest and label.
http://http://iran.worldcupblog.org/files/2009/05/p_english_jersey_logo.jpg
sounds simple and not as flashy as in recent times.
i like it

[Closed Account]

It says it will have a grandad style collar, something like newcastle had mid nineties.
These are two photoshops but the collar would be different
http://i48.tinypic.com/2ltqzgo.jpghttp://i46.tinypic.com/2vxitsw.jpg

[republicofwhite]

So basically like a green version of the City jersey...

[backstothewall]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/37975000/jpg/_37975054_keane92.jpghttp://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/37975000/jpg/_37975055_keane93.jpg

Always liked this one myself. First one i really remember which is probably something to do with it

[irishultra]

roy really improved(appearence) as he aged :)

[Pauro 76]

It says it will have a grandad style collar, something like newcastle had mid nineties.
These are two photoshops but the collar would be different
http://i48.tinypic.com/2ltqzgo.jpghttp://i46.tinypic.com/2vxitsw.jpg

Im not really sure the old style kits would work with that new-fangled flashy FAI logo. All of Umbro's Man City kits this season are very classy, I'd settle for something like that.

[Kingdom]

It says it will have a grandad style collar, something like newcastle had mid nineties.
These are two photoshops but the collar would be different
http://i48.tinypic.com/2ltqzgo.jpghttp://i46.tinypic.com/2vxitsw.jpg

I you be quite happy with the bottom jersey.

[backstothewall]

Having been to croker for the rugby last Saturday, I would like definately like us to go with a darker shade of green. Looked really well on the pitch (thats how bad the second half was, I was thinking about how the kit looked).

[BonnieShels]

Having been to croker for the rugby last Saturday, I would like definately like us to go with a darker shade of green. Looked really well on the pitch (thats how bad the second half was, I was thinking about how the kit looked).

I prefer the bottom shade of green in them there mock ups. Always have always will. Though no doubt that will be the colour of the IFA jersey. Last few IFA kits have been much nicer than the FAI's however I have a gra for teh current one we have.

3 things I would love though no matter what 1) reversion of the shade of green (Like the IFA kits) and 2) A revised badge even if it's just that "shamrock-ball" in the middle of the shield. It would look a lot better on the shirts IMO. or Better still a reintroduction of an updated 1990 badge. 3)The ability to buy a national shirt WITHOUT that poxy Eircom logo on it.

[Crosby87]

Sweet Moses Roy looks like he just climbed out of a cave in that pic. Where is his giant ham?

[Tipp Townie]

I think the home jersey we had when McCarthy took over in 96 was the best. It was a great shade of green and as far as I know I can't remember any other team with a similar design to it. Think it was one of the first Umbro kits we had and I remember it having a thick white stripe on the sleeves adidas style, with weird symbols on the stripe that I could never make out.

Ye Gods man. Are you talking about the kit we wore v Belgium in the play-off????

I own it. But i think its probably the worst kit we've EVER had! Distinctive and unique though, i suppose.

[sixesandsevens]

Ye Gods man. Are you talking about the kit we wore v Belgium in the play-off????

I own it. But i think its probably the worst kit we've EVER had! Distinctive and unique though, i suppose.

Ah come off it, its a classic :D I always thought it was a rubbish kit when we had it. But hindsight is a great thing, cause the 'off the peg' muck that Umbro have served up over the past 15 years have been far more offensive than that one. Llooking at the pics of the up and coming shirt (or Man City Keeper Jersey), it looks like Umbro are still employing trained monkeys to design this years get up!!

[sixesandsevens]

For old times sake....

http://www.oldfootballshirts.com/img/shirts/252/extra_football_shirt_1535_1.jpg

Class!

[newrynyuk]

Umbro designs are indeed muck. And their marketing department is staffed with pretentious prats too. Check out the launch of the new England away shirt... In Paris... With Kasabian:-

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2010/feb/11/england-football-away-kit-umbro

Top sarkiness from Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

[Pauro 76]

For old times sake....

http://www.oldfootballshirts.com/img/shirts/252/extra_football_shirt_1535_1.jpg

Class!

Jesus, that kit was awful. Our worst ever. And what the hell were those imprints on the sleeves?

[Closed Account]

Umbro designs are indeed muck. And their marketing department is staffed with pretentious prats too. Check out the launch of the new England away shirt... In Paris... With Kasabian:-

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2010/feb/11/england-football-away-kit-umbro

Top sarkiness from Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
And here I was hoping they'd do the same thing with the Irish Jersey.......

But you may be still be wondering: why Kasabian? "[Umbro] said they wanted to take it away from the footballers for once and do something up to date," the Republic of Ireland-supporting (http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/nov/14/kasabian-oasis-one-last-thing) Meighan said. "They wanted to combine with rock'n'roll."

[co. down green]

Meighan's da is Irish

http://bespokecommunications.ie/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/tom-meighan-of-kasabian.jpg

[sixesandsevens]

Jesus, that kit was awful. Our worst ever. And what the hell were those imprints on the sleeves?

Think it read FAI, backwards and forwards. It was a completely mental kit alright, but daftness on such a grand scale should always be appreciated.... well unless your umbro and looking to launch an England shirt in Paris. What were they thinking??

[Irish_Praha]

Think it read FAI, backwards and forwards. It was a completely mental kit alright, but daftness on such a grand scale should always be appreciated.... well unless your umbro and looking to launch an England shirt in Paris. What were they thinking??

Do you not know Paris is the fashion capital of the world?
Where better to introduce such a fine a piece of attire?:p