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There was a thing one time where any dark colours would be considered a clash, I think it was because of black & white televisions! Not sure about nowadays, we usually change against Italy but there's probably no need. They don't in the rugby and there's no problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by IsMiseSean
Is it something to do with colour-blindness, and kit clashes?
It used to be about B&W TVs in poor countries.
My sponsorless top from AliExpress arrived there. It was sent to an address in England first, then reposted to my address. Strange one.Quote:
Originally Posted by BonnieShels
The jersey seems the usual quality, and looks well without the huge '3' in the middle of it. I presume these are just tops bought out in bulk in China for next to nothing, then sold on us westerners. Bargain at €14.
Can you link me to which store you got?Quote:
Originally Posted by brendy_éire
What are the sizes like?
Does it still have the Umbro symbol or is that removed as well? It seems to be removed on the picture on their site, kind of makes it fake looking.
Would appreciate a tried and trusted link too please!
The seller I used, 'wen bo', seems to be gone. But there's loads of other ones there.
The Umbro symbol is there and the sizing is the usual way.
AliExpress have a guarantee similar to eBay's, in that you'll get your money back if the item doesn't show up. Also covers counterfeits, so there's not much risk involved.
Haha but its all counterfeits. Umbro aren't sanctioning the sale of these products.Quote:
Originally Posted by brendy_éire
I bought some kits from Aliexpress for the young lad a year or two ago. Great quality (Nike Brazil / Adidas Argie) came with all the labels as it would if you bought them in a shop. Basically, I see it as being the same product from the same child workhouses that Nike and Adidas and Umbro use but they keep a stash for themselves to sell direct to the public on Aliexpress etc.. Whch I guess they are not supposed to do. If they are costing Joe Public 14$ what are Adidas / Nike paying them? < 10$ I bet??
All just presumption on my part.....
Another Adidas shirt to whet the appetite:
https://www.footballshirts.com/fans/.../05/palmy2.jpg
https://www.footballshirts.com/fans/...me-shirt_36373
Anyone know any vaguely reputable sites doing the retro kits? Looking at picking up a Euro 88 or Italia 90 jersey if at all possible. Found one or two online but looking crazy money for the real ones!
O'Neill's are doing a nice line in retro jerseys, pricey though: https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team...r/ireland.html
TOFFS have their own selection: http://www.toffs.com/retro-football-...lic-of-ireland
This is a thing of beauty:Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
http://www.toffs.com/media/catalog/p.../h0047_1_1.jpg
WE're getting "bench" tees.
http://www.footballshirtculture.com/...hirt-green.jpg
http://www.footballshirtculture.com/...irt-green.html
This in green thank you very much...
http://i1.wp.com/footballfashion.org...bro-kit-12.jpg
https://www.footballshirts.com/fans/...y-shirts_38599
The Ringer tee which I had coveted so long since I saw a lad wearing it in Paris last year and just never had in stock in my size in store has now been reduced on Lifestylesports.com
€25.00 now down from €40.00
http://www.lifestylesports.com/conte...9730medium.jpg
It's a beaut!
Picked one up last night.
http://www.lifestylesports.com/en/re.../invt/57639730
That is nice. Cheers for the heads up. What sort of fit/length is it? Slim-fitted longer length would be ideal. Might order one myself.
in that its green??Quote:
Originally Posted by Lifestyle
That's pretty much the fit. The medium fit me but the large was much nicer in length so plumped for that.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
And the badge. I miss that badge in all it's shoite glory.Quote:
Originally Posted by jbyrne
I rang the local Life Style Sports this afternoon and they said they had one left in a large size so I decided to trek up the town to try it on and decide then, but it was gone by the time I'd gotten up to the city centre. In fact, all their Ireland gear was sold out. I probably picked a bad day to go buy something green, it being the eve of St. Paddy and all.Quote:
Originally Posted by BonnieShels
I may order both a medium and a large from online now and just return the one that doesn't fit best.
Good plan. I'd reckon you're a large son. You're in the TOWK ball park of 6'0"?
Aye, 6'1". I've ordered the two sizes from online anyway and will return the one I don't want. Sorted. :D
Thanks BS... picked one up as well. Nice job alright and can't go too far wrong at that price.
The umbro logo on the one that I got delivered has a bit of a pull on it./ Not happy at all at all.
If I don't like mine I'm retracting my 'thanks'. :)
B4stardo
Saw the Lifestyle link yesterday evening, ordered immediately, arrived at 07.30 this morning; it is beautiful. And for €25 a steal. Thanks guys. Now all I need is a ticket....time to play the waiting game.........
..the waiting game sucks, let's play hungry hungry hippos!
I'm not happy with the pull. I might order another and return the original.
Happy enough with mine too. A bit snug maybe, very self conscious about my bulging six pack.
I went for the medium size in the end and returned the large one that I'd also ordered. The medium is a bit shorter but it is a much sleeker and tidier fit. Lovely jersey. I shall be wearing it today.
I should've gotten you to hold onto that one and I could have returned mine with the pull.
Toffs are selling this now, and it's just lovely: http://www.toffs.com/republic-of-ire...ll-shirt-32557
http://www.toffs.com/media/catalog/p...3/1/3107_3.jpg
That one has always been on my list as well. I reckon a summer purchase is ahead.
Looks like it's the end of Umbro. New Balance taking over in August.
Umbro deal coming to an end
Haven't been a huge admirer of the Umbro kits for the last few years. The two Euros kits were nice (2012 & 2016) and the v-neck kit of 2010/11 were the best.
Not a fan of New Balance gear myself. It's typically garish.Quote:
Originally Posted by IsMiseSean
According to the Indo, Ireland are to end their relationship with Umbro and start one up with New Balance for the Georgia game in September.
While I applaud leaving Umbro, I must say I don't like NB designs.
Liverpool and Celtic jerseys both look amateurish to me.
Thoughts?
Agree completely. Can't beat Adidas really.
Wouldn't mind seeing O'Neills get a crack at it either. Adidas jerseys were class back in the day. Wouldn't even mind seeing Nike or Puma have a go
posts moved to ongoing discussion on new jersey manufacturers
thinking ill order this too - what would you recommend for me Bonnie? I'm XL for most jerseys.Quote:
Originally Posted by BonnieShels