The_Steve Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 27 minutes ago, maqroll said: Doesn't get much better than this. The whole kit is a masterpiece. The collar, the long sleeves with claret cuffs, the gold trim, the stripes on the shorts, the mostly claret socks with the stripes and gold markings (Reebok branding?), and the shade of claret and blue is perfect. It's not the powder blue that somehow took over or scheme. And the claret isn't pinkish or purplish like some other modern shirts. The only thing lacking is the forgettable sponsor logo, despite the convenient AST aspect. First ever shirt as a child. Many fond memories. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 34 minutes ago, sne said: Not good company though… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDR V2 Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 17 hours ago, mrchnry said: I'll be really disappointed if that's our shirt, it's just this again I have the long sleeve version of that, looks a bit tatty now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 28 minutes ago, maqroll said: Doesn't get much better than this. The whole kit is a masterpiece. The collar, the long sleeves with claret cuffs, the gold trim, the stripes on the shorts, the mostly claret socks with the stripes and gold markings (Reebok branding?), and the shade of claret and blue is perfect. It's not the powder blue that somehow took over or scheme. And the claret isn't pinkish or purplish like some other modern shirts. The only thing lacking is the forgettable sponsor logo, despite the convenient AST aspect. Alternative view from someone who has no nostalgia for this, the material looks heavy and bad, fit is gigantic (product of the time really) and the badge is the worst we've ever had. Of the older kits I think this one is the best: 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 (edited) went diving more in to the newcastle store in anticipation as to what we might get, im a big fan of the 3/4 zip training top they've got 2 colour schemes split in to a coaches range and a players range their away kit is going to be the hooped blue and burgundy shirt from the late 90s (?) annoyingly they've also got a new era range which even though im not a big hat or cap fan is something we definitely need to look at, said before villa really need to expand their lines, newcastle have 26 different types of hat on their shop, we have like 7 or 8 Edited June 7 by villa4europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Just now, villa4europe said: went diving more in to the newcastle store in anticipation as to what we might get, im a big fan of the 3/4 zip training top they've got 2 colour schemes split in to a coaches range and a players range their away kit is going to be the hooped blue and burgundy shirt from the late 90s (?) annoyingly they've also got a new era range which even though im not a big hat or cap fan is something we definitely need to look at The Villa merch game is blowing wide open. Like what do you mean I can wear a Villa new era cap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 thats the GK shirt too if we're expecting the same 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 4 minutes ago, villa4europe said: went diving more in to the newcastle store in anticipation as to what we might get, im a big fan of the 3/4 zip training top they've got 2 colour schemes split in to a coaches range and a players range their away kit is going to be the hooped blue and burgundy shirt from the late 90s (?) annoyingly they've also got a new era range which even though im not a big hat or cap fan is something we definitely need to look at, said before villa really need to expand their lines, newcastle have 26 different types of hat on their shop, we have like 7 or 8 They have some lovely looking retro stuff too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 9 minutes ago, villa4europe said: thats the GK shirt too if we're expecting the same That badge looks absolutely comical in monochrome yellow and green 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDR V2 Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 3 minutes ago, sne said: That badge looks absolutely comical in monochrome yellow and green Nooooooooooooo No more threads about dodgy badges 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floody555 Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 those training pieces are gets me very excited for ours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 4 hours ago, Teale's 'tache said: Though it looked a bit familiar... One of my earlier efforts, if you lose the pattern and change the collar... who do I need to sue? Well you will have to do it through the small claims court as union only sell about 10 kits a year. You might just get enough back for a meal out on the town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted June 7 VT Supporter Share Posted June 7 3 hours ago, villa4europe said: thats the GK shirt too if we're expecting the same Continuing the long proud history of absolutely hideous keeper kits. @GarethRDRwill be proud. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stewiek2 Posted June 7 Popular Post Share Posted June 7 3 hours ago, Keyblade said: Alternative view from someone who has no nostalgia for this, the material looks heavy and bad, fit is gigantic (product of the time really) and the badge is the worst we've ever had. Of the older kits I think this one is the best: Look at those colours. THAT'S how our Claret and Blue should be! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkymonkey666 Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 4 hours ago, maqroll said: Doesn't get much better than this. The whole kit is a masterpiece. The collar, the long sleeves with claret cuffs, the gold trim, the stripes on the shorts, the mostly claret socks with the stripes and gold markings (Reebok branding?), and the shade of claret and blue is perfect. It's not the powder blue that somehow took over or scheme. And the claret isn't pinkish or purplish like some other modern shirts. The only thing lacking is the forgettable sponsor logo, despite the convenient AST aspect. Also doubles as a handy parachute... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted June 7 VT Supporter Share Posted June 7 Last year’s kit launch was 22nd June, so probably going to be similar this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted June 7 VT Supporter Share Posted June 7 29 minutes ago, stewiek2 said: Look at those colours. THAT'S how our Claret and Blue should be! The claret is perfect. Rich, deep, red not purple... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen_Evans Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 34 minutes ago, stewiek2 said: Look at those colours. THAT'S how our Claret and Blue should be! Looked a lot better in 83/84 than the previous year when there were claret shorts rather than white. Way too much claret! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 6 hours ago, sne said: That badge looks absolutely comical in monochrome yellow and green When you hit print but you forgot to change the colour toner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 (edited) 14 hours ago, The_Steve said: First ever shirt as a child. Many fond memories. This was my first kit. I also learnt why you should never wear the full kit to football training when you get to a certain age. Edited June 8 by Vive_La_Villa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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