Next seasons kit provider

[Donnyblade]

I'm hearing that currently there are 3 options for the kit provider for next season. These have been negotiated with Bettis so should remain in place with the new owners.
1. Nike - but we are unhappy about the percentage of the money we make on sales as we purely act as a retailer for nike and they don't actually put any money directly into the club.
2. Extending the deal for another year with errea.
3. Umbro which is the preferred one, although they are owned by nike the percentage we make is much higher and there is the offer of a bespoke kit based on previous kits from the 80s/90s .
My guess is one more season of errea, then the new owners can sort a provider out for the 26/27 season.

 

[Bladesman]

I'm hearing that currently there are 3 options for the kit provider for next season. These have been negotiated with Bettis so should remain in place with the new owners.
1. Nike - but we are unhappy about the percentage of the money we make on sales as we purely act as a retailer for nike and they don't actually put any money directly into the club.
2. Extending the deal for another year with errea.
3. Umbro which is the preferred one, although they are owned by nike the percentage we make is much higher and there is the offer of a bespoke kit based on previous kits from the 80s/90s .
My guess is one more season of errea, then the new owners can sort a provider out for the 26/27 season.

Umbro would be a good move.

 

[biggiesablade]

Umbro please

 

[Myland Blade]

Umbro is owned by castore not Nike anymore

 

[Fjortoft's Aeroplane]

Umbro would be amazing!

Really not bothered about recreating old kits in general .. laces one would be interesting though.

 

[Torrix1889]

Well i heard we were going with Kappa.





See, anyone can make shit up when they are bored....

 

[VolcanicAsh]

Umbro is owned by castore not Nike anymore

And by sounds of it the designs are great but poor quality.

 

[DifferentClass]

And by sounds of it the designs are great but poor quality.

Ah, but do the badges fall off after two minutes of play?

 

[Gin&Juice]

bring back. Avec

 

[Rochdaleblade]

I've heard admiral, complete with sock tags.

 

[mancunianblade]

Nike as most people know it would never consider us however the licensee owner which is Zelus may do.

Errea quality has been poor imo but have to a mint nice been impressed with the designs over all.

Umbro is pretty poor across the board these days and the inclusion of Castore is only going to make that worse I genuinely think Castore may not even exist in a few years.

 

[Withington Blade]

I’d been told it’s Elev8

 

[itsinyerblood]

Fat lot you ITK's know, British Home Stores have thrown their hat in the ring.......yhihf!

 

[Torrix1889]

Breaking news.....the kit will be supplied by C&A. At least everyone will know which way round to put the shorts on.

 

[The Crab]

Nike as most people know it would never consider us however the licensee owner which is Zelus may do.

Errea quality has been poor imo but have to a mint nice been impressed with the designs over all.

Umbro is pretty poor across the board these days and the inclusion of Castore is only going to make that worse I genuinely think Castore may not even exist in a few years.

Had a peep in the Castore shop in Meadowhall the other day. Prices make Flannels look like primark

 

[blade_ben]

I’d love us to go with Nike purely for the training wear. The stuff Brighton have is great. Plus sewn badges on everything, not transfers like adidas

 

[Shakin Stevens is my Dad]

BHS. C&A. Love it. Can I chuck Harringtons into the ring.

 

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

Anything but Dire-errea.

Well, that or Castore who have been consistently poor across all clubs.

 

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

We joke about Avec, but at this point I think their stuff might actually be better made than Errea, and probably at a better price point too. I mean, take their stock design and invert the red and white, and add some black trim:

TEAM ID PRO STRIPE JERSEY - WHITE/RED

An iconic design, add the red and white striped football jersey from Avec Sport to your team kit. Customisable with your team's identity, shop online.

avecsport.com

And the rest of their gear has a modern take on the 90s vibe, such as their club coats:

 

[MobileBlade]

Breaking news.....the kit will be supplied by C&A. At least everyone will know which way round to put the shorts on.

I got told they are only supplying the women's team with replicas available for Shoutbox regulars

 

[Aquifer007]

Umbro would be a good move.

Bespoke retro style one be sick!

 

[shorehamview]

Umbro is owned by castore not Nike anymore

Umbro isn’t owned by Castore, it’s owned by Iconix Brand Group. It’s been sub-licensed to Castore.

I’d rather go back with Adidas.

 

[Booker4]

I'm hearing that currently there are 3 options for the kit provider for next season. These have been negotiated with Bettis so should remain in place with the new owners.
1. Nike - but we are unhappy about the percentage of the money we make on sales as we purely act as a retailer for nike and they don't actually put any money directly into the club.
2. Extending the deal for another year with errea.
3. Umbro which is the preferred one, although they are owned by nike the percentage we make is much higher and there is the offer of a bespoke kit based on previous kits from the 80s/90s .
My guess is one more season of errea, then the new owners can sort a provider out for the 26/27 season.

I've wanted Umbro kits ever since we stopped having Umbro kits! I would imagine they'll be some cracking kits based on the 90's and 80's ones again. An almost certain return to the classic Umbro away bright yellow shirt although we've done an identical retro version of this of course recently. I'd love a return to the thin striped home shirt from 88 - 90.

 

[Inter_blade83]

Le coc Sportif anyone?

 

[Shakin Stevens is my Dad]

BHS. C&A. Love it. Can I chuck Harringtons into the ring.

New sizes for the modern man

 

[mancunianblade]

Had a peep in the Castore shop in Meadowhall the other day. Prices make Flannels look like primark

Once went in a Castore outlet and the prices were as much as full priced shirts from other brands.

What I dont get is it’s just badged items from a Chinese factory catalogue. Awful brand losing money on an Insane level

 

[Scarebus]

BHS. C&A. Love it. Can I chuck Harringtons into the ring.

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Like me tidying up my room the morning after a night out in my early 20s

 

[SwissBlade]

Once went in a Castore outlet and the prices were as much as full priced shirts from other brands.

What I dont get is it’s just badged items from a Chinese factory catalogue. Awful brand losing money on an Insane level

i've had a lot of their stuff and its hard wearing and decent quality. The hoodies are fantastic

 

[Balham]

Once went in a Castore outlet and the prices were as much as full priced shirts from other brands.

What I dont get is it’s just badged items from a Chinese factory catalogue. Awful brand losing money on an Insane level

Castore got the Harlequins (RU) contract from Adidas. The quality difference is ridiculous. Castore seem to make their replicas from cardboard.

 

[mancunianblade]

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