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mickthered · 15th November 2009, 13:58

Know someone asked for a picture of it but cant be arsed spending ages looking for it so here it is

Still think the stripes too wide but thats what you get when you give the fans a say in the way things are done

Spoony Youngblood · 15th November 2009, 14:12

Neck needs sorting out. But I think I like it.

ralphie88 · 15th November 2009, 16:25

Yeah, collars would have been nice. But great to see Admiral making a reappearance!

friendlytramp · 15th November 2009, 21:38

ridiculous name for a football club (you realise still more when you see it written in full)- how did they end up at that name? serious question I have often wondered how something so contrived came about..? was that somethng to do with letting the fans decide too?

mickthered · 15th November 2009, 23:09

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Originally Posted by friendlytramp

ridiculous name for a football club (you realise still more when you see it written in full)- how did they end up at that name? serious question I have often wondered how something so contrived came about..? was that somethng to do with letting the fans decide too?

It was the other names on the shortlist were FC Manchester Central, AFC Manchester 1878 and Newton Heath United FC.

the original name was meant to be FC United ( which was used as a working title when the club was being formed) but the FA refused to register that name as they said it was too generic

Elliott · 15th November 2009, 23:59

The neckline/stripe intersection looks a bit generic and messes up the balance of the entire shirt a little bit. Other than that it's very classy. I see Phil's wearing black shorts, is that standard issue?

mickthered · 16th November 2009, 07:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliott

The neckline/stripe intersection looks a bit generic and messes up the balance of the entire shirt a little bit. Other than that it's very classy. I see Phil's wearing black shorts, is that standard issue?

Either away shorts or more likely to be training kit

It is white shorts for home

Tribec · 16th November 2009, 09:50

Taking away the issue of the neck, it's nice to see Admiral back assosiated with football.

What I do like about the shirt is how it feels some what retro, with the stripes being very much like the old Admiral away shirts of the late 70's.

mickthered · 16th November 2009, 18:33

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Originally Posted by Tribec

Taking away the issue of the neck, it's nice to see Admiral back assosiated with football.

What I do like about the shirt is how it feels some what retro, with the stripes being very much like the old Admiral away shirts of the late 70's.

Thats where the idea for the shirt was taken from

it also has this on the back just below the neck obviously not the metal version though

SecondFig · 17th November 2009, 13:20

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Originally Posted by Spoony Youngblood

Neck needs sorting out. But I think I like it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliott

The neckline/stripe intersection looks a bit generic and messes up the balance of the entire shirt a little bit. Other than that it's very classy. I see Phil's wearing black shorts, is that standard issue?

Agreed, I like it, though I think the design got a bit messed when they did the neck. But still, it's a nice shirt, and it is good to see Admiral on the shirt. Might be adding that to Christmas list I think

mickthered · 17th November 2009, 19:05

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Originally Posted by SecondFig

Agreed, I like it, though I think the design got a bit messed when they did the neck. But still, it's a nice shirt, and it is good to see Admiral on the shirt. Might be adding that to Christmas list I think

Adult 09/10 Home Shirt by Admiral [A Home Shirt 09] - £34.00 : The FC United of Manchester Online Shop, Official Online Store for FC United kit and merchandise

redfan · 24th November 2009, 00:00

I like the shirt and will buy a couple.

Biscuit1871 · 25th November 2009, 12:33

Nice shade of Red.

Steev · 27th November 2009, 21:43

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Originally Posted by mickthered

It was the other names on the shortlist were FC Manchester Central, AFC Manchester 1878 and Newton Heath United FC.

the original name was meant to be FC United ( which was used as a working title when the club was being formed) but the FA refused to register that name as they said it was too generic

Stupid I know, but I just assumed "FCUM" was a message to the Glazers, as in "Fuck 'em!"

Mockney · 28th November 2009, 11:08

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Originally Posted by mickthered

I like that.....but it's very....

well, you know....

Spoiler

which is....erm....hmmmmm, unfortunate.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickthered

Adult 09/10 Home Shirt by Admiral [A Home Shirt 09] - £34.00 : The FC United of Manchester Online Shop, Official Online Store for FC United kit and merchandise

Really?....£34.00? Bit pricey isn't it?

It is quite nice though

mickthered · 28th November 2009, 14:21

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Originally Posted by Mockney

I like that.....but it's very....

well, you know....

Spoiler

which is....erm....hmmmmm, unfortunate.

Really?....£34.00? Bit pricey isn't it?

It is quite nice though

The inspiration for that badge was taken from the hacienda and factory records

As for the price would have thought that was about average for a football shirt

Mockney · 29th November 2009, 16:17

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Originally Posted by mickthered

The inspiration for that badge was taken from the hacienda and factory records

As for the price would have thought that was about average for a football shirt

just pointing out the unfortunate coincidence, given the beginnings of the FC movement. The hacienda idea's a very good one I reckons

As for the price, well yes, for a high end sports wear company's super fibre neon nylon space suit sweat absorbing life vest football shirt. For a lower league shirt I'd expect it to be cheaper.

mickthered · 29th November 2009, 16:25

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Originally Posted by Mockney

just pointing out the unfortunate coincidence, given the beginnings of the FC movement. The hacienda idea's a very good one I reckons

As for the price, well yes, for a high end sports wear company's super fibre neon nylon space suit sweat absorbing life vest football shirt. For a lower league shirt I'd expect it to be cheaper.

I dont think you will find many cheaper just taken the first three teams in the same league (alphabetical order) all three are charging higher for their shirts

Mockney · 29th November 2009, 16:47

It's competitive for sure, but still a shame for me. Given the ethos of clubs like FC. Not their fault of course, but a club purposefully trying to be removed from MUFC (TM), and specifically their business, corporate approach, charging about the same for their kit is a niggly annoyance surely?

Personally I've steered clear of buying lower league shirts ever since I ordered a Boston United Kit for my dad's birthday 6 years ago, for a similarly ridiculous amount of money, despite it being more professionally (forgive the word) produced than this one (they were in League 2 at the time), only to never receive it since Steve Evans, the then manager, had embroiled the club in several dodgy "financial irregularities" which i can only assume also involved fleecing people ordering off the clubs website, leading to them being docked several points and eventually relegated ...I believe they played FC last year....I also firmly believe this was Karma for a) charging me so much and b) never delivering it to me...

So, be warned....My power in the spiritual realm is vast!

Feed Me · 29th November 2009, 16:55

Is that bloke in the pic a player? He's got a right gut.

mickthered · 29th November 2009, 17:42

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Originally Posted by Feed Me

Is that bloke in the pic a player? He's got a right gut.

He is also the first player to play for both Manchester United and FC first teams I believe

Biscuit1871 · 30th November 2009, 00:27

He's a sexy piece of meat. Could i have his name.. or number?

mickthered · 30th November 2009, 07:31

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Originally Posted by 1871_Biscuit

I like his eyes. Could i have his name.. or number?

Phil Marsh

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Irwinwastheking · 31st May 2010, 14:46

You could fit a racehorse through the neckline in that shirt!!

Also really got to agree with Mockney about the pricing of the shirt. For a club with the ethos of FCUofM to charge more or less the same as a top flight club for whats essentially a second rate product is a bit rich. I know that a lot of it is down to the shirt manufacturer, but surely a better deal could have been struck than that!!

Redrage · 31st May 2010, 14:50

Looks nice.

To be honest it would be better off without the vertical black and white stripe and a collar.

mickthered · 1st June 2010, 15:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redrage

Looks nice.

To be honest it would be better off without the vertical black and white stripe and a collar.

I put a design{if thats what you call it}
Same as that but take away the vertical black and white stripe came second in the vote

decorativeed · 1st June 2010, 16:08

I entered a design too but it was a bit more complicated than the three or four which were shortlisted.

The actual design on paper wasn't too bad but Admiral have done a shocking job of producing the actual shirt. How they mad such a mess of a simple crew neck I'll never know.

I don't think there is any problem with the pricing - they are charging less the amount as I paid for my first United shirt back in the early 90s. All profits go straight back into to the club too. Should they be expected to sell them at cost value?

Any photos of the new away kit anywhere?

mickthered · 2nd June 2010, 02:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by decorativeed

I entered a design too but it was a bit more complicated than the three or four which were shortlisted.

The actual design on paper wasn't too bad but Admiral have done a shocking job of producing the actual shirt. How they mad such a mess of a simple crew neck I'll never know.

I don't think there is any problem with the pricing - they are charging less the amount as I paid for my first United shirt back in the early 90s. All profits go straight back into to the club too. Should they be expected to sell them at cost value?

Any photos of the new away kit anywhere?

not many all I could find at the moment is this

decorativeed · 2nd June 2010, 15:19

I read that was just a prototype and that the collar was not quite right though. Not sure whether there was any truth to it, but I was under the impression the kits were now for sale.

mickthered · 2nd June 2010, 19:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by decorativeed

I read that was just a prototype and that the collar was not quite right though. Not sure whether there was any truth to it, but I was under the impression the kits were now for sale.

The home kit shown was the prototype both kits are now on sale

mickthered · 3rd June 2010, 15:06

Now back in stock

decorativeed · 3rd June 2010, 15:08

That's just the original computer generated design that people voted on though. I'd have thought they'd have replaced that image with an actual photo of the shirt by now, so we can see whether Admiral have managed to make a balls-up of it like the last one or not.

ladybarnred · 6th June 2010, 18:13

got mine and my kid's away shirt yesterday and bugger me... it's really nice. My missus doesn't like it because she say's it's too "scouse" but the cut and material is really good. Proof they can make shirts that aren't shit if they try.

Boothy · 6th June 2010, 18:41

How much are they?

Karel_Poborsky · 6th June 2010, 18:46

The away shirt looks damn sexy to be fair!

mickthered · 6th June 2010, 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karel_Poborsky

The away shirt looks damn sexy to be fair!

Depends what size you want

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decorativeed · 6th June 2010, 20:39

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Originally Posted by ladybarnred

got mine and my kid's away shirt yesterday and bugger me... it's really nice. My missus doesn't like it because she say's it's too "scouse" but the cut and material is really good. Proof they can make shirts that aren't shit if they try.

There was a lot of that discussion on the FCUM forum and I didn't get it then either. It's red and white, just as our away kits were back in the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. They should still be those colours to this day, not bloody white and blue!

Anyway, I'd buy one of those away shirts if not for the fact I'd feel a fraud if I wore it. I have never been to an FC match even though I have supported the idea of the club since it was founded and always looked out for the results, read the match reports and stuff. For the majority of the club's existance I lived 100 miles away from Bury, I only moved back to Manchester last winter.

So, slightly OT, do you think that I'd be percieved as a bit of a Johnny-come-lately if I turned up to a game or two next season? Is it welcoming or insular? I get the impression it can be a bit of both at FC when I read their forum.

mickthered · 6th June 2010, 23:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by decorativeed

There was a lot of that discussion on the FCUM forum and I didn't get it then either. It's red and white, just as our away kits were back in the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. They should still be those colours to this day, not bloody white and blue!

Anyway, I'd buy one of those away shirts if not for the fact I'd feel a fraud if I wore it. I have never been to an FC match even though I have supported the idea of the club since it was founded and always looked out for the results, read the match reports and stuff. For the majority of the club's existance I lived 100 miles away from Bury, I only moved back to Manchester last winter.

So, slightly OT, do you think that I'd be percieved as a bit of a Johnny-come-lately if I turned up to a game or two next season? Is it welcoming or insular? I get the impression it can be a bit of both at FC when I read their forum.

Turn up to as many or whenever you want and it would be no problem as for the forum dont worry about that a few too many internet warriors on there

Same idiots going on a bout the away shirt granted it may look like a scouse away of recent years but the same ones wont remember or even have the sense to work out United were wearing almost the same shirt many years ago

decorativeed · 7th June 2010, 16:49

I don't think the forum gives a bad impression and all the posters on there seem like decent types. My real trouble is that none of my football following mates are into going to FC. Going on my own to my first match just feels a bit of a bad idea.

mickthered · 7th June 2010, 19:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by decorativeed

I don't think the forum gives a bad impression and all the posters on there seem like decent types. My real trouble is that none of my football following mates are into going to FC. Going on my own to my first match just feels a bit of a bad idea.

Plenty go on their own I have since the start and made plenty of good freinds through the club

If you don't mind me asking how old are you

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15th November 2009, 14:12	#2 (permalink)
Spoony Youngblood Wants to be more like Top Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: RIP Sydney Youngblood, who died in a tragic go-karting accident in 2007. RIP my cat 2001-09. iRIP Steve Cunting Jobs Posts: 42,368	Neck needs sorting out. But I think I like it.

15th November 2009, 16:25	#3 (permalink)
ralphie88 First Team Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stretford Posts: 14,336	Yeah, collars would have been nice. But great to see Admiral making a reappearance!

15th November 2009, 21:38	#4 (permalink)
friendlytramp More full of crap than a curry house toilet Join Date: May 2004 Location: J Stand Posts: 2,695	ridiculous name for a football club (you realise still more when you see it written in full)- how did they end up at that name? serious question I have often wondered how something so contrived came about..? was that somethng to do with letting the fans decide too?

15th November 2009, 23:59	#6 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 8,532	The neckline/stripe intersection looks a bit generic and messes up the balance of the entire shirt a little bit. Other than that it's very classy. I see Phil's wearing black shorts, is that standard issue?

16th November 2009, 09:50	#8 (permalink)
Tribec Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Out and Proud of it.... I'm a Red and I'm from Salford. Posts: 2,948	Taking away the issue of the neck, it's nice to see Admiral back assosiated with football. What I do like about the shirt is how it feels some what retro, with the stripes being very much like the old Admiral away shirts of the late 70's.

24th November 2009, 00:00	#12 (permalink)
redfan Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: It's not the colour of your shirt that counts, it's the colour of your heart Posts: 3,057	I like the shirt and will buy a couple.

25th November 2009, 12:33	#13 (permalink)
Biscuit1871 Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SODMG Posts: 29,217	Nice shade of Red.

29th November 2009, 16:47	#19 (permalink)
Mockney Only poster to be named Poster of the Year twice Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bangerang.net Posts: 24,967	It's competitive for sure, but still a shame for me. Given the ethos of clubs like FC. Not their fault of course, but a club purposefully trying to be removed from MUFC (TM), and specifically their business, corporate approach, charging about the same for their kit is a niggly annoyance surely? Personally I've steered clear of buying lower league shirts ever since I ordered a Boston United Kit for my dad's birthday 6 years ago, for a similarly ridiculous amount of money, despite it being more professionally (forgive the word) produced than this one (they were in League 2 at the time), only to never receive it since Steve Evans, the then manager, had embroiled the club in several dodgy "financial irregularities" which i can only assume also involved fleecing people ordering off the clubs website, leading to them being docked several points and eventually relegated ...I believe they played FC last year....I also firmly believe this was Karma for a) charging me so much and b) never delivering it to me... So, be warned....My power in the spiritual realm is vast!

29th November 2009, 16:55	#20 (permalink)
Feed Me I'm hungry Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Berbatov has Cantona’s knack of being the man amid a stampede towards the door who stops to notice a side exit that nobody else has seen. Posts: 19,732	Is that bloke in the pic a player? He's got a right gut.

30th November 2009, 00:27	#22 (permalink)
Biscuit1871 Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SODMG Posts: 29,217	He's a sexy piece of meat. Could i have his name.. or number?

31st May 2010, 14:46	#24 (permalink)
Irwinwastheking First Team Regular Join Date: May 2009 Location: All that he's done for this football club and he's been forced to eat shite from a trough out of fergusons arse Posts: 10,121	You could fit a racehorse through the neckline in that shirt!! Also really got to agree with Mockney about the pricing of the shirt. For a club with the ethos of FCUofM to charge more or less the same as a top flight club for whats essentially a second rate product is a bit rich. I know that a lot of it is down to the shirt manufacturer, but surely a better deal could have been struck than that!!

31st May 2010, 14:50	#25 (permalink)
Redrage Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mars Posts: 3,960	Looks nice. To be honest it would be better off without the vertical black and white stripe and a collar.

1st June 2010, 16:08	#27 (permalink)
decorativeed First Team Sub Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chorlton Posts: 6,190	I entered a design too but it was a bit more complicated than the three or four which were shortlisted. The actual design on paper wasn't too bad but Admiral have done a shocking job of producing the actual shirt. How they mad such a mess of a simple crew neck I'll never know. I don't think there is any problem with the pricing - they are charging less the amount as I paid for my first United shirt back in the early 90s. All profits go straight back into to the club too. Should they be expected to sell them at cost value? Any photos of the new away kit anywhere?

2nd June 2010, 15:19	#29 (permalink)
decorativeed First Team Sub Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chorlton Posts: 6,190	I read that was just a prototype and that the collar was not quite right though. Not sure whether there was any truth to it, but I was under the impression the kits were now for sale.

3rd June 2010, 15:06	#31 (permalink)
mickthered First Team Sub Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,140	Now back in stock

3rd June 2010, 15:08	#32 (permalink)
decorativeed First Team Sub Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chorlton Posts: 6,190	That's just the original computer generated design that people voted on though. I'd have thought they'd have replaced that image with an actual photo of the shirt by now, so we can see whether Admiral have managed to make a balls-up of it like the last one or not.

6th June 2010, 18:13	#33 (permalink)
ladybarnred Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Glazer wherever you be, You bought Old Trafford, but you can't buy me, I said "Not for sale" and I meant just that, you can't buy me you greedy twat! Posts: 626	got mine and my kid's away shirt yesterday and bugger me... it's really nice. My missus doesn't like it because she say's it's too "scouse" but the cut and material is really good. Proof they can make shirts that aren't shit if they try.

6th June 2010, 18:41	#34 (permalink)
Boothy First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: W3102 Posts: 9,425	How much are they?

6th June 2010, 18:46	#35 (permalink)
Karel_Poborsky Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Crawling Up Sunnys Jim Posts: 6,231	The away shirt looks damn sexy to be fair!

7th June 2010, 16:49	#39 (permalink)
decorativeed First Team Sub Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chorlton Posts: 6,190	I don't think the forum gives a bad impression and all the posters on there seem like decent types. My real trouble is that none of my football following mates are into going to FC. Going on my own to my first match just feels a bit of a bad idea.