Markoasis Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Seeing as many have been critical of the launch of the new away kit ............. can anyone actually think of a time when the club have made a song and dance about a shirt release?? I can't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 The pink kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmer1 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 The black away shirt was made a big deal due to the badge change. Ours fans didn't like the way they did that either but I'm not sure they like anything other than Sheff Utd striker Jose Baxter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Didn't the club make a bit of a fuss about the '100 years at BP' shirt a few years back? That was the only half decent shirt we've had since switching to the cheapo manufacturers, in my opinion. The recent black one was all right, apart from the badge. I'm not sure what people expected yesterday. It's a kit. It's an away kit, which generally means it's in colours we don't really have an affinity to. It's made by Sondico/Sports Direct, so it's cheap and nasty. Given the very recent announcement of the deal, they've obviously resorted to an off-the-shelf number and are likely to do the same with the home kit. Frankly, why anyone would want to walk around with a massive Sports Direct logo on their chest, I have no idea. If you don't like the shirt (and, personally, I think it's a monstrosity) don't buy it. I'm not sure what supposedly made the launch of the kit 'the worst ever'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midsblue Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 The 100 years was a belter ... worn by Luke Beckett in the launch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosa Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 The pink kit one where Sean Gregan was wearing shorts 5 sizes too small in the snow was good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Seeing as many have been critical of the launch of the new away kit ............. can anyone actually think of a time when the club have made a song and dance about a shirt release?? I can't We should though. Make a big deal of it in the town centre, get some local celeb involved, & Chaddy the Owl etc.. Especially as it's the school holidays. Some kind of prize draw where names, addresses & phone numbers can be picked up to be marketed. Perfect opportunity to raise the clubs profile in the town and pick up a few new supporters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 The aspect I find most amusing/surprising is the posturings/expressions of outrage at the new shirt and aspects related to it. It appears that some were amazed and disgusted that it wasn't made out of baby deer skin, wasn't available for £5, nor was produced in colours to match the shade of your eyes, wasn't created by a brains trust of top fashion designers , and isn't on sale in every shop in a Oldham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmer1 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) The aspect I find most amusing/surprising is the posturings/expressions of outrage at the new shirt and aspects related to it. It appears that some were amazed and disgusted that it wasn't made out of baby deer skin, wasn't available for £5, nor was produced in colours to match the shade of your eyes, wasn't created by a brains trust of top fashion designers , and isn't on sale in every shop in a Oldham. I especially liked. "It was just on the floor behind them, the disrespect" And What the :censored: is a bespoke colour for Oldham? Do we have a colour that nobody else has ever seen. It a football top ffs. At least from next week the moaners can moan about the actual football as opposed to every single other thing Edited August 1, 2014 by palmer1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) The aspect I find most amusing/surprising is the posturings/expressions of outrage at the new shirt and aspects related to it. It appears that some were amazed and disgusted that it wasn't made out of baby deer skin, wasn't available for £5, nor was produced in colours to match the shade of your eyes, wasn't created by a brains trust of top fashion designers , and isn't on sale in every shop in a Oldham. I don't think it's unreasonable to be annoyed that you were lied to by the manufacturer and to want a unique shirt that at least reflects the identity of your club for £40. I also think that most understand that was wishful thinking with a company like SportsDirect, and I don't understand why that's mocked despite it being what we've sadly come to expect as the norm. It says something about the way fans are treated when it's seen as 'amusing' that a supporter would be unhappy about something as basic as having a fairly priced football shirt to wear with an ounce of pride... Edited August 1, 2014 by NewBlue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmer1 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) I guarantee its the only football shirt in the premier league or football league in luminous yellow with the Oldham crest on it........unique enough? Edited August 1, 2014 by palmer1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 The aspect I find most amusing/surprising is the posturings/expressions of outrage at the new shirt and aspects related to it. It appears that some were amazed and disgusted that it wasn't made out of baby deer skin, wasn't available for £5, nor was produced in colours to match the shade of your eyes, wasn't created by a brains trust of top fashion designers , and isn't on sale in every shop in a Oldham. I must accept poor standards and being deceived, it makes me a better fan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midsblue Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I don't think it's unreasonable to be annoyed that you were lied to by the manufacturer and to want a unique shirt that at least reflects the identity of your club for £40. I also think that most understand that was wishful thinking with a company like SportsDirect, and I don't understand why that's mocked despite it being what we've sadly come to expect as the norm. It says something about the way fans are treated when it's seen as 'amusing' that a supporter would be unhappy about something as basic as having a fairly priced football shirt to wear with an ounce of pride... Bravo sir! Well said! Yes we secured £250,000 or whatever but we were told we'd be getting unique shirts but it's just old stock, old template with badge added. The club relies on very penny so shirt sales are of importance regardless of the fact some sneer down their nose that some of us like to wear the shirt along with our kids. I'd happily pay £40 if value for money but the shirt, quality etc isn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wogghead1 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 The best "kit launch" was when I was young and I used to get my mum to ring the clubshop every night after I got in from school to see if the new kit was out. None of this teaser :censored:e, just a good old phone call then off to Latics to buy it the following morning then wearing it to school that day. It didn't matter what it looked like because it was my new oldham athletic kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I don't think it's unreasonable to be annoyed that you were lied to by the manufacturer . Eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Eh? From what I've gathered off the other thread, the spiel from Sondico on the official site said the kit would be unique to the club, when in fact Gateshead have the exact same shirt, and you can buy the template without badge or SportsDirect sticker for a a quarter of the price online. Not wise to believe what the salesman says, but they did say it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midsblue Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I remember when I was younger and I got an Umbro catalogue showing the Umbro collection 1992/93 with kits for Division One.. Manchester United, Sheffield Wednesday, Chelsea... my mates were drooling over the Villa kits and then I spotted the Oldham kits.... modelled by two blokes from Dear Deidre photo casebook admittedly but flaming Oldham Athletic amongst the footballing elite at the time. I was well chuffed, bought both of them and still have both in the loft. The red and white one with laced up neck... was on one the recent posts. The blue one minus a sponsor with the design on the arm. Happy memories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddogs Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 The best shirt launch was the one modelled by Michelle Marsh or was that just me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Didn't the club make a bit of a fuss about the '100 years at BP' shirt a few years back? That was the only half decent shirt we've had since switching to the cheapo manufacturers, in my opinion. The recent black one was all right, apart from the badge. I'm not sure what people expected yesterday. It's a kit. It's an away kit, which generally means it's in colours we don't really have an affinity to. It's made by Sondico/Sports Direct, so it's cheap and nasty. Given the very recent announcement of the deal, they've obviously resorted to an off-the-shelf number and are likely to do the same with the home kit. Frankly, why anyone would want to walk around with a massive Sports Direct logo on their chest, I have no idea. If you don't like the shirt (and, personally, I think it's a monstrosity) don't buy it. I'm not sure what supposedly made the launch of the kit 'the worst ever'. The worse ever. Even badder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 This gentlemen is how you launch a shirt Or more recently To be an equal opportunities employer we could even get our manager to wear a proper cloth version or a male model with a 6-pack to do the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShireBlue Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I don't think it's unreasonable to be annoyed that you were lied to by the manufacturer and to want a unique shirt that at least reflects the identity of your club for £40. I also think that most understand that was wishful thinking with a company like SportsDirect, and I don't understand why that's mocked despite it being what we've sadly come to expect as the norm. It says something about the way fans are treated when it's seen as 'amusing' that a supporter would be unhappy about something as basic as having a fairly priced football shirt to wear with an ounce of pride... Right on NewBlue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavageTheBeast Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 She wasn't bad under Penney with the dark blue and tangerine shirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wogghead1 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 This gentlemen is how you launch a shirt Or more recently To be an equal opportunities employer we could even get our manager to wear a proper cloth version or a male model with a 6-pack to do the same thing. Aaaaaaaahh. Now THATS why I moved to Ayr!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_b_100 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I can almost feel my unwavering support being shifted..... I wonder if there is a launch calendar > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevesidg Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 The aspect I find most amusing/surprising is the posturings/expressions of outrage at the new shirt and aspects related to it. It appears that some were amazed and disgusted that it wasn't made out of baby deer skin, wasn't available for £5, nor was produced in colours to match the shade of your eyes, wasn't created by a brains trust of top fashion designers , and isn't on sale in every shop in a Oldham. I know what you mean Puts head in hands and shakes from side to side despairingly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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