That is a good point. I well remember how many people loathed the green Dickens kit when it came out in 94/95 and also the negative reactions to what I might term the Paul Merson white Y on blue away kit in 97/98 - but nostalgia makes them a massive hit 25 years on.
Favourite Boro Kit
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sweet_left_foot
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"We also learned that sizing was a problem this year when much to Errea's amazement Boro asked for 7XL shirts"
Is that we wanted XXXXXXXL shirts or Quantity 7, XL shirts?
Is that we wanted XXXXXXXL shirts or Quantity 7, XL shirts?
speckyget
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He's right of course as a cursory glance at that historical shirts website will confirm. But the white band has been with us 50 years, is a genuine club icon, and a call back to one of our greatest managers, recently departed.
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I must say that I really like the 3 x keeper kits this season. If you have Hummel, adidas, Nike, then all teams have the same keeper kit design in different colours.
I think the main feedback for Errea would be to keep the white band and keep up the good work in creating new kits but an occasional remake of an old favourite
I think the main feedback for Errea would be to keep the white band and keep up the good work in creating new kits but an occasional remake of an old favourite
newyddion
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Home kit I would defo put a case forward for 'the yoke'
We've had it many times going back years and it is indeed one of those long term design characteristics that defines our club. The 1986 badge would be an easy win for me and a nice nod back to the start of our riverside journey.
For the away kit..
back in black.. done right for once
Redwurzel
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I also raised the point about quality being vitally important.
We heard that the industry gold standard is 7-8% Fabrizio said made by humans always human errors. BUT Jo-Ann Swinnerton (MFC Retail) revealed it was less than 1% this year. It is LOWEST EVER returns for faulty shirts - Jo-Ann also stated that they always refund or replace returns at the shop.
Quality to me is also the feel of the shirt which is what the 1996/7 shirt had we moved completely away from the polyester shirt that gave the wearer mild electric shocks and scratched nipples, to a light plasticised material that was nice on the skin and had an expensive silk like feel.
We also learned that sizing was a problem this year when much to Errea's amazement Boro asked for 7XL shirts - sizing has to be right. - Other wise known as the "Parmo and Chips" Size
Myself if I wanted to show an outsider the Teesside region, I would take them up Eston Nab and the top of Ormesby Bank, from where its possible to see the interaction of industry, urban development, sea and countryside that characterises the region and gives it an almost unique identity.
We heard that the industry gold standard is 7-8% Fabrizio said made by humans always human errors. BUT Jo-Ann Swinnerton (MFC Retail) revealed it was less than 1% this year. It is LOWEST EVER returns for faulty shirts - Jo-Ann also stated that they always refund or replace returns at the shop.
Quality to me is also the feel of the shirt which is what the 1996/7 shirt had we moved completely away from the polyester shirt that gave the wearer mild electric shocks and scratched nipples, to a light plasticised material that was nice on the skin and had an expensive silk like feel.
We also learned that sizing was a problem this year when much to Errea's amazement Boro asked for 7XL shirts - sizing has to be right. - Other wise known as the "Parmo and Chips" Size
Myself if I wanted to show an outsider the Teesside region, I would take them up Eston Nab and the top of Ormesby Bank, from where its possible to see the interaction of industry, urban development, sea and countryside that characterises the region and gives it an almost unique identity.
Blf
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These two for me as well.
Boroshirtmuseum
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It was a productive call Rob, not many clubs will provide inside access to the shirt manufacturer so well done Boro.
Personally I think the white band cheapens the shirt. I know I’m in a minority with that opinion.
Shirts without the band look classy for me, ie the 99/00 bt Cellnet shirt and 15/16 adidas shirt.
Plus we had quite a successful season with a plain red shirt around 20 years ago
We have had the band for years now so I think it’s time to mix it about and go without it for a season
Personally I think the white band cheapens the shirt. I know I’m in a minority with that opinion.
Shirts without the band look classy for me, ie the 99/00 bt Cellnet shirt and 15/16 adidas shirt.
Plus we had quite a successful season with a plain red shirt around 20 years ago
We have had the band for years now so I think it’s time to mix it about and go without it for a season
Jackieemu
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Having home shirts without the white band only loses our identity imo.It was a productive call Rob, not many clubs will provide inside access to the shirt manufacturer so well done Boro.
Personally I think the white band cheapens the shirt. I know I’m in a minority with that opinion.
Shirts without the band look classy for me, ie the 99/00 bt Cellnet shirt and 15/16 adidas shirt.
Plus we had quite a successful season with a plain red shirt around 20 years ago
We have had the band for years now so I think it’s time to mix it about and go without it for a season
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indeedido
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That yoke is horrendous.
newyddion
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Curtis Main would have something to say about that..
who the chuff signed off on the green wine gum?
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newyddion
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It was a productive call Rob, not many clubs will provide inside access to the shirt manufacturer so well done Boro.
Personally I think the white band cheapens the shirt. I know I’m in a minority with that opinion.
Shirts without the band look classy for me, ie the 99/00 bt Cellnet shirt and 15/16 adidas shirt.
Plus we had quite a successful season with a plain red shirt around 20 years ago
We have had the band for years now so I think it’s time to mix it about and go without it for a season
The sponsor logo can absolutely ruin a kit especially one with a band.. as we saw with the green wine gum.. the RAMSDENS CURRENCY shoehorned in and the extra line of text that Unibet brought in. I do think that Errea have knocked it out of the park this season with the home kit, very fitting choices for this season the anniversary of the band.
Next season will be the 30th Anniversary of our last season at Ayresome Park and 20 years since our first foray into Europe.. we took the band into Europe.. we took out 1986 badge with us too. Our opponents were mainly playing in white.. I wouldn't mind seeing a bit of a mash of our Riverside kits..
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newyddion
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Home shirts have had many more instances of the band than the plain red., Including 'the yoke' white with red is by far the most identifiable as being a boro shirt.
the sponsors can absolute ruin a kit with a band on tho.. this season has been very well done. A bigger sponsor like we have now it probably more suited to 'the yoke' to balance the shirt out.. rather than shoehorning a massive logo into a tiny band.
Interesting.
The 98-99 kit defo not a band though. Should go in the rubbish list with 16-17 one!
What category would you put this season’s kit? For me it’s not quite white band enough
newyddion
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1998/99 is in the band.. the fourth column is 'the sash' but if truth be told.. I ran out of space and.. both variations of 'the band' imo
This season is reminiscent of the 2001/02 kit and 100% in the band catagory.
I’m splitting hairs!
My vote is full white band and the sponsor shouldn’t be dictating our kit.
Piccadilly Day Tripper
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I can't agree that Hummel 'dialled it in' - there was a couple of great home shirts and great away shirts in the short space of time, and the training stuff was good too (I still use it).
we were just another low-budget club for Adidas at the time, though the 2014-15 kits and rest of the package was a high point.
newyddion
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Hummel made an effort with the first home shirt for sure.. then apart from the 2019/20 away shirt they were pretty much meh.. going through the motions.
Adidas.. apart from the first home and away shirts were great (defo a rush job) the green wine gum ruined kits and later on the RAMSDENS CURRENCY shoehorned in did us no favours.. but the kits were solid.
With Errea.. this seasons' is great the anniversary of the and well taken care of. I do think that last seasons home kit should have been next seasons home kit and the away was a bit wish washy tbh
I also thought the Hummel kits were good. The one with the transporter in the pattern was spot on.