Colour clashing (again)

**eelmonster** · 06/07/2009, 10:26 AM

In 2007, when we switched to Umbro, but we have had a number of black away jerseys, one in the late 90s, the other in 2001/2002. I was sure there was a rule like the one Dodge describes vaguely above, but common sense should always prevail, or at the very least the referees should be consistent. For example, when we played Sligo in the Showgrounds, we wore our away kit, yet when they came up to Oriel (I assume they had their away kit packed) they wore their home kit and we changed to all white. That's fine, but why the inconsistency? Surely we could have worn all white over in Sligo. We're getting better results when we wear the black shirt, though, so maybe I shouldn't let it bother me that much.

**SunderlandBohs** · 06/07/2009, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by TommyGaynor

The wisdom of Derry having two kits that have a lot white on them, black shorts and white socks was called into question at Oriel Park tonight, as their away was deemed to clash with Dundalk's home, forcing Dundalk to wear their change kit.

When will something be done about this?

The same happened with our game against Sligo. I can't see the big deal. The rules state that if both home and away kits clash then the home team must change. I happens all over the world. Just get on with it

To be honest, All white and red and white stripes doesn't really clash. I can remember going to see Sunderland play Leeds in Elland Rd and both teams were able to wear there 1st kit. Come to think of it we always wore are home kit away to Leeds, Derby, Spurs, Fulham and other clubs with the same strip.

Besides, as far back as I can remember Derry always had a light Blue and white kit so it wasn't like they sprung it out of nowhere. Anyway, all clubs should have a back up option.

If only this was the only major problem with the LOI

**Black and White** · 06/07/2009, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by dcfc1928

Derry announced a month or two back that they had a third strip that was not on general sale but was available to the team. This was a black top, don't know what colour the shorts or socks were. I wonder why this wasn't an option last night?

Maybe they do have it and just didnt thinka bout bringing it down to oriel for the match...somebody not thinking ahead!

**Dunny** · 06/07/2009, 12:10 PM

Umbro haven't produced an away strip for us this season. They done a white one for Shels, looks the business.

**jinxy lilywhite** · 06/07/2009, 12:21 PM

Was wondering then why derry wore their away shirt then.
Still I think we look sh1t cool in all black though the white shorts didn't go with the shirt.

**eelmonster** · 06/07/2009, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by Dunny

Umbro haven't produced an away strip for us this season. They done a white one for Shels, looks the business.

Have you seen the mock-up of the 'new' away in Friday night's program? Looks excellent, but it's obviously way too late in the season to introduce it. I'd expect us to keep this season's home shirt and release a new away jersey in 2010 (a take on the old Great Northern Railway shirt would be awesome).

**Dunny** · 06/07/2009, 12:27 PM

Wasn't able to get my hands on a prog on Friday. I don't think it would be too late. Rovers are launching theirs soon and so are Bohs.

Agree about the GNR shirt, would love one. It'd be a big seller aswell.

(Take note Courtenay..

)

Actually heres a teaser of Rovers..
http://shamrockrovers.ie/news/35-new...3ea74b547701ad

**thischarmingman** · 06/07/2009, 1:53 PM

Originally Posted by seand

There's one solution to this if the away team don't have a distinctive enough change kit ... shirts v skins.

Er...Giggity?

**OneRedArmy** · 06/07/2009, 2:20 PM

The FAI required all clubs to submit high resolution kit images before the season and reviewed them for any possible clashes and either approved each kit or made the club change the design or colour.

So either the refs are making a powerplay and giving the fingers to the FAI or Abbottstown screwed up.

What is clear is that unless the FAI gave specific instructions that were ignored, it wasn't the clubs' fault.

**Ash** · 08/07/2009, 7:35 AM

Originally Posted by OneRedArmy

The FAI required all clubs to submit high resolution kit images before the season and reviewed them for any possible clashes and either approved each kit or made the club change the design or colour.

Me thinks the review process didnt really take place. If ii did I'd be very
surprised

**A N Mouse** · 08/07/2009, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by jinxy lilywhite

Was wondering then why derry wore their away shirt then.
Still I think we look sh1t cool in all black though the white shorts didn't go with the shirt.

If the ref's being pedantic then our home shirt would clash with both your home and away shirts. Whereas the away would only clash with your home.

**eamoss** · 08/07/2009, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by Partizan

I thought Dundalk's away strip was all red.

Dundalk last a red away jersery back in 2006.

For the last 9 years only twice has Dundalk's away jersey has been red.
http://www.colours-of-football.com/c...dundalk_1.html

Originally Posted by eelmonster

Have you seen the mock-up of the 'new' away in Friday night's program? Looks excellent, but it's obviously way too late in the season to introduce it. .

I didnt see the program myself but this wouldnt happen to be the 'away' jersey you seen the program?

Originally Posted by eelmonster

I'd expect us to keep this season's home shirt and release a new away jersey in 2010 (a take on the old Great Northern Railway shirt would be awesome).

I do agree with the GNR away jersey but then again I could be biased ;p

**eelmonster** · 08/07/2009, 2:10 PM

Originally Posted by eamoss

I didnt see the program myself but this wouldnt happen to be the 'away' jersey you seen the program?

Yup, that's the one, I had a sneaking suspicion that it might have been one of yours.

Originally Posted by eamoss

I do agree with the GNR away jersey but then again I could be biased ;p

I'm only going by the picture and description in Jim Murphy's book (and the same felt-tip markered touch-up in the Lilywhite), but I think the greenish-yellow should be more amber-yellow in colour and the vertical stripes a little thicker (like the Hull jersey). Nice shirt all the same.

**Mr A** · 08/07/2009, 2:50 PM

Nice? It's freaking hideous!

The Baby Jesus is crying due to its hideousness as we speak.

**pineapple stu** · 08/07/2009, 4:08 PM

Lies made Baby Jesus cry.

Not ugly Dundalk jerseys.

Unless Baby Jesus is crying because you lied about why he was crying.

**Mr A** · 08/07/2009, 4:25 PM

Ahh... but eelmonster said that the shirt was nice when it patently wasn't.

Although frankly I'm sceptical as to the exclusivity of the Baby Jesus's reasons for crying.

Surely a good slap would have the same effect?

**pineapple stu** · 08/07/2009, 4:28 PM

Ooh, you're making it up as you go along!

**the-blue-harp** · 08/07/2009, 4:41 PM

maybe he was hungry or needed his nappy changed?

**eamoss** · 08/07/2009, 5:27 PM

Originally Posted by eelmonster

Yup, that's the one, I had a sneaking suspicion that it might have been one of yours.

Ah yeah its not mine, they guy who designs the program works with the guy who runs that site and he must of thought our away jersey was the same design as our home home.

Originally Posted by eelmonster

I'm only going by the picture and description in Jim Murphy's book (and the same felt-tip markered touch-up in the Lilywhite), but I think the greenish-yellow should be more amber-yellow in colour and the vertical stripes a little thicker (like the Hull jersey). Nice shirt all the same.

The colour is wrong because I did it on my laptop and it was meant to be the same colour as the Hull jersey but it turned out to be a Green-ish Yellow when I looked at it on another monitor.