Kits 2019

[Northsider]

This is not a joke, Bohs away 2019. Horrendous.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DqL4LStX4AAj_k4.jpg

[ArFella]

Bohs really trying to squeeze every last drop out of the hipster football fan trend have released a frankly terrible new away shirt for 2019 with Bob Marley's face and a Rastafari coloured stripe down the front.

Won't be long before the cultural appropriation accusation will be thrown at them, probably should have played it safe and gone for Phil Lynott but I'm not a marketing genius like the guy who came up with this clearly is...

https://foot.ie/attachment.php?attachmentid=2718&stc=1

https://www.facebook.com/bfcdublin/photos/a.343195340701/10160856636480702/?type=3&theater

[Jack B]

Said it in the other thread but the absolute state of that, genuinely hilarious to the point I actually howled laughing at it. What on earth are they playing at, literally parodying themselves.

Not even 2019 yet and we're already started on another year of #GreatestLeagueInTheWorld goodness.

[passinginterest]

I bet they sell a ridiculous amount of them. Not 100% about having Bob Marley's face there, a gig in 1980 in Dalymount is a weak enough link, but the white jersey with the rasta trim looks well.

[PartySaint]

Bohs really trying to squeeze every last drop out of the hipster football fan trend have released a frankly terrible new away shirt for 2019 with Bob Marley's face and a Rastafari coloured stripe down the front.

Won't be long before the cultural appropriation accusation will be thrown at them, probably should have played it safe and gone for Phil Lynott but I'm not a marketing genius like the guy who came up with this clearly is...

https://foot.ie/attachment.php?attachmentid=2718&stc=1

https://www.facebook.com/bfcdublin/photos/a.343195340701/10160856636480702/?type=3&theater


They've jumped the shark at this stage, state of that. Although it will get huge publicity so a win for them

Also if any team were to have Phil Lynott on their jersey it would be Pats seeing as the first Outdoor Rock Festival held in Ireland was in Richmond with Thin Lizzy playing at it.

[Longfordian]

Never go full crusty

[ArFella]

They've jumped the shark at this stage, state of that. Although it will get huge publicity so a win for them

Also if any team were to have Phil Lynott on their jersey it would be Pats seeing as the first Outdoor Rock Festival held in Ireland was in Richmond with Thin Lizzy playing at it.

Following your logic on club/musician links and after a quick google search I've concluded that the official musician of Dundalk is Bressie, unless any older fans can recall a gig from literally any other artist I might have to reconsider my support :D

[PartySaint]

There's a nice bit of work for someone who is decent at photoshop, all LOI team jerseys with a face of an artist who has played at their ground on it.

[lofty9]

There's a nice bit of work for someone who is decent at photoshop, all LOI team jerseys with a face of an artist who has played at their ground on it.

Liam Coyle was the last artist to play at the Brandywell.

[brendy_éire]

I bet they sell a ridiculous amount of them.

They could well do.

Dreadful looking top though. Mortified for them.

[PartySaint]

Wonder how much they had to pay (if any) for image rights

[Ezeikial]

Following your logic on club/musician links and after a quick google search I've concluded that the official musician of Dundalk is Bressie, unless any older fans can recall a gig from literally any other artist I might have to reconsider my support :D

Could we have Jim Corr in a tinfoil hat please?

Something like this perhaps?
https://nearlylivenews.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/jim-corr.jpg?w=479

[ArFella]

Could we have Jim Corr in a tinfoil hat please?

Something like this perhaps?
https://nearlylivenews.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/jim-corr.jpg?w=479

Excellent, perhaps pointing at the club crest and declaring it a UFO?

[Mr A]

http://www.quickmeme.com/img/73/732991bae19c3a38ba082e1f86a0e8221265c52b65afc1577e 22b14ddd0c336d.jpg

[Northsider]

Sligo are trolling us :)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DqMLEBEWwAAl3qa.jpg

[Ezeikial]

Excellent, perhaps pointing at the club crest and declaring it a UFO?

On mature reflection, Jinx Lennon should be considered. Maybe for the away strip?

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/741663468437245952/dzKwH5nN_400x400.jpg

[ArFella]

There's a nice bit of work for someone who is decent at photoshop, all LOI team jerseys with a face of an artist who has played at their ground on it.

Here is 2 I stole from Twitter:
Dundalk/Jim Corr by @colonelwest
St. Pats/Phil Lynott by @quigo26

https://foot.ie/attachment.php?attachmentid=2719&stc=1https://foot.ie/attachment.php?attachmentid=2720&stc=1

[Kingdom]

I love a good bit of marketing genius, but there's only so much one can take. facking hate O'Neills gear too.

[Philosophizer]

It's an abomination all right, but this will probably be covered by media outlets all over the world so they could sell tonnes of them abroad. it's a fairly tenuous link, but probably the closest link a LOI club could ever get to a global icon of his stature. Will be interesting to see how the sales go....

here's one stolen from twitter that i thought was hilarious...

"Not sure about a football shirt with with a music icon printed on it but have to say if it's going to be Bob Marley you couldn't ask for a more appropriate sponsor than Mr. Green..."

[vinnie]

Johnny Logan is going to be Píssed off for sure

[IsMiseSean]

It would be a decent kit if they left the Bob Marley image off it. The face is too much.

[Dalymountrower]

A decent kit for Carlow GAA, minus Marley.
Bohs AGM should be good crack next month!

[Real ale Madrid]

We call the printer at Work 'Bob Marley'.

Its always jamming.

[nigel-harps1954]

(Cough)

2721

[micls]

It'l be a big money earner I'd imagine. And as a third kit or novelty kit, sure, why not,as random as it is.

But as your away kit??!!!

[Nesta99]

It's an abomination all right, but this will probably be covered by media outlets all over the world so they could sell tonnes of them abroad. it's a fairly tenuous link, but probably the closest link a LOI club could ever get to a global icon of his stature. Will be interesting to see how the sales go....

here's one stolen from twitter that i thought was hilarious...

"Not sure about a football shirt with with a music icon printed on it but have to say if it's going to be Bob Marley you couldn't ask for a more appropriate sponsor than Mr. Green..."

Have you ever dealt with O'Neills??? If there was a run of 10 jerseys its out of stock and there will be a delivery in next week or so maybe...although nothing like a long waiting list to crank up the interest. This shirt is definitely going to end up on those best/worst jerseys ever on every football website, genius or joke? I just dont know!!

[pineapple stu]

Johnny Logan is going to be Píssed off for sure
I'm sure he'll settle for being on the 2020 jersey.

After all, what's another year?

[nigel-harps1954]

I'm sure he'll settle for being on the 2020 jersey.

After all, what's another year?

http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/2012/11/standing-ovation.gif

[Nesta99]

This thread has been the best fun on here in ages!!

[EatYerGreens]

The Bob Marley link to Bohs is super-tenuous to say the least. They could have at least left it until 2020, which is the 30th anniversary of his gag at Dalyer - which would have felt a bit less gimmicky,

That said - it'll sell by the bucket load, so you have to admire it. Bohs are by-far doing some of the most interesting stuff in the league to build a fanbase, and there's a lot that other clubs could learn from them.

I just hope they thought about and sorted image rights. Otherwiese, they could find the Bob Marley Estate delivers them a very hefty bill after they've done all the hard work in selling (and spending the income from) lots of these shirts. They're using his 'brand' to sell a shirt, so they should really be paying his estate/family for that right.

[Dalymountrower]

The Bob Marley link to Bohs is super-tenuous to say the least. They could have at least left it until 2020, which is the 30th anniversary of his gag at Dalyer - which would have felt a bit less gimmicky,

That said - it'll sell by the bucket load, so you have to admire it. Bohs are by-far doing some of the most interesting stuff in the league to build a fanbase, and there's a lot that other clubs could learn from them.

I just hope they thought about and sorted image rights. Otherwiese, they could find the Bob Marley Estate delivers them a very hefty bill after they've done all the hard work in selling (and spending the income from) lots of these shirts. They're using his 'brand' to sell a shirt, so they should really be paying his estate/family for that right.
The Marley estate have been very litigious 're Bob's image rights.Took Wal-Mart and Target on in the states and won big damages.Dont think that jersey will ever go into production with the BM image.

[Nesta99]

I mentioned this on Orielweb earlier today but didnt want to kill the buzz here. I doubt think these jerseys will be on the radar. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bob-marleys-estate-wins-appeal-over-unauthorized-image-use-123949/

[David BOHie]

What's the angle?

Are Bohs gonna say it's not Marley or did they have approval? You'd think O'Neills would have done their homework at least and wouldn't print something like that without a legal opinion anyway

[marinobohs]

Awful jersey and honestly can't understand who approved it. Only positive is the level of publicity it generated, good or bad it certainly got the clubs name media profile you couldn't buy. Also, there is a nerd market in football jerseys and I can imagine a load of anoraks salivating at the picture ��
Just sorry for the players that will have to wear it (hopefully not too often ��)

[Philosophizer]

I heard this eve on the radio that it's not actually a pic of Marley. It's changed just enough that they don't have to pay image rights or something to that affect...

[sidewayspasser]

Someone's clearly had too much weed while designing the jersey...

That said, if they manage to pull that off without having to pay for the image rights, that could be a real money spinner as the jersey will certainly be considered iconic in some circles.

[Eminence Grise]

Johnny Logan is going to be Píssed off for sure

Not at all! He's just announced an album of covers to commemorate the jersey.

I Shot the Sherriff St
No Winger No Cry
Could You Be Shoved
Bohs-falo Soldier
One Drog
Stop the Trainer
Satisfy My Goal
Turn Your FloodLights Down Low
Bray-by We Got a Date
Waiting in Vain (for a new stadium)
Lively Up YourShams

[NeverFeltBetter]

Limerick could make a bit of much-needed cash by finding a celebrity to pay for their head on our jersies next year.

[Philosophizer]

Not at all! He's just announced an album of covers to commemorate the jersey.

I Shot the Sherriff St
No Winger No Cry
Could You Be Shoved
Bohs-falo Soldier
One Drog
Stop the Trainer
Satisfy My Goal
Turn Your FloodLights Down Low
Bray-by We Got a Date
Waiting in Vain (for a new stadium)
Lively Up YourShams

Few crackers there. Bravo, sir.

[sbgawa]

I'm sure he'll settle for being on the 2020 jersey.

After all, what's another year?

Post of the week

[David BOHie]

It's a good gag but it was also a gag made in the official press release by the club so don't give him too much credit

[EatYerGreens]

What's the angle?

Are Bohs gonna say it's not Marley or did they have approval? You'd think O'Neills would have done their homework at least and wouldn't print something like that without a legal opinion anyway

I would say the length of time required to get a decision either way out of the Marley Estate on a proposal like this would be staggeringly long. So on that basis, I'm assuming they've haven't secured any image rights.

[EatYerGreens]

I heard this eve on the radio that it's not actually a pic of Marley. It's changed just enough that they don't have to pay image rights or something to that affect...

Given that everyone who sees it automatically assumes form the image that its Bob Marley, then they clearly haven't changed it enough to be safe legally IMO.

It's what is known in legal terms as 'passing off'. They're clearly trying to cash in on the Marley brand, even if they're using a character who is not Marley.

[SkStu]

I think it’s the best bit of marketing ever done by a LOI club. I’ve had Canadian friends ask me about it and most of them plan to buy it. I’ll buy it too but not sure what I actually think about it.

[Charlie Darwin]

I think it’s the best bit of marketing ever done by a LOI club. I’ve had Canadian friends ask me about it and most of them plan to buy it. I’ll buy it too but not sure what I actually think about it.
Just tell them to buy it in their Canadian dollars and not those worthless Trump dollars.

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

I'm sure he'll settle for being on the 2020 jersey.

After all, what's another year?

I see that in their press release on their website. Be funny if they lifted it from here.

[sbgawa]

I feel dirty saying this but it is a great PR story and will probably sell a few jerseys as well.
Will look good in the first division in 2020 :) (Sorry couldn't help myself) :)

[osarusan]

As already mentioned, Marley's name and image is guarded pretty seriously.

Did they actually get permission from his estate to use it? If so, well done, although that will see a chunk of the profits head to the estate too.

If not, they will be in legal trouble.

If it is all sorted legally, it's a fairly smart piece of business. Even if there is a bit of cringe about how tenuous the connection is, the money will more than negate that.

[Asterix]

O'niells surely see most of the money made anyway?

[Lim till i die]

I'm touched by everyones faith in O'Neills :D

You have to have jerseys to flog them.

Also there's as much chance of bob playing the opening of the new dalymount as there is that bohs sought permission from the estate.

There would be a kind of delicious irony about them being sued to death by the family of hipster jesus though.