Joma kits

[Pretty Boy]

Love that.

Maybe a white collar would have been preferable if I was being really picky but the idea and the execution is pretty spot on imo.

[MrRobot]

Think it’s a cracking top

[Vault Boy]

That's a beauty. Really love the bottle green fade and sleeve trim.

The picture of Scotty Allan modelling it is criminally attractive.

[Heisenberg]

Love that.

Maybe a white collar would have been preferable if I was being really picky but the idea and the execution is pretty spot on imo.

I would agree, white collar and it would’ve been perfect. I do like it though.

[Renfrew_Hibby]

Very nice.

[bingo70]

Don't like it....its just a bit too busy.

They’re never going to please everybody but I really like that, I think it’s excellent.

Speaking as a self proclaimed brand snob who wasn’t happy at the prospect of getting a Joma strip.

[Gatecrasher]

No a fan, it looks to busy for me and the collar might have looked better white.

[Jakhog1]

Love it, cannot wait to show my son when he gets in from school, I think that is going to sell really well

[.Sean.]

The only thing letting it down in regards to being a stone cold Hibs classic is the collar. It should be white. Other than that it’s perfect.

Hope all those that were greeting on social media cause we’ve had the audacity no to have a swoosh or 3 stripes are happy

Ps what colour are the socks, dying to know :greengrin

[ScottB]

The map detail is a bit much for me, like going over the top to prove it’s not a template.

Kit would look better without it.

[TheHibernator]

looks superb. Very happy with that

[flash]

That is a work of art. Lovely that it's exclusive to us.

[Oscar T Grouch]

Great new kit. Well done Hibs and Joma :thumbsup:

[Dalianwanda]

Looks like a poor quality pub team top....only kidding, i love it.

[Oscar T Grouch]

Good write up about it on the fishy site, map of Edinburgh with the crest on Leith, fade to the emerald green. What's not to like?

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/hibernian-2021-22-home-kit-unveiled

[.Sean.]

Wonder what the idea behind the thistle was

[Mon Dieu4]

Imagine having a new strip to reveal and not asking Daz to model it, Hibs are slipping, Ron out

[Renfrew_Hibby]

The Thistle is a strange one. No Eden Mill on the back either from what I could see. Hopefully no sponsor below the number like last year.

[matty_f]

I love it, it’s a great effort and one that I’ll definitely be picking up.

[flash]

Imagine having a new strip to reveal and not asking Daz to model it, Hibs are slipping, Ron out

Scott Allan is there though which makes my heart sing.

[Souter96Mac]

Very tidy kit. Will be helpful navigating my way back to my mum n dads when I'm steaming after the games too 😂

[Alex Trager]

Wonder what the idea behind the thistle was

Was just thinking that myself

[JohnM1875]

Not a fan of the map detailing at all. All the other wee details are nice though. Just a shame about the black map all over the front.

[mcohibs]

Not a fan of the map detailing at all. All the other wee details are nice though. Just a shame about the black map all over the front.

It's bottle green not black

[Oscar T Grouch]

Wonder what the idea behind the thistle was

Is the thistle not intrinsically linked to Edinburgh. Is the myth/legend that an invader stood on a thistle while sneaking up to the castle and alerted the castle holders to their presence? Or it could just be a Scottish symbol on a Scottish clubs strip? They never said on the article on the official site though.

[JohnM1875]

It's bottle green not black

Bottle green or black it's not for me. Just too busy. Like the sleeves and the thistle bit at the back.

Hopefully it's a grower or looks better in person.

[MyJo]

The thistle looks a bit like our old badge with the purple bits replacing the crown.

[Peevemor]

I'm interested to hear the idea behind the thistle too (though it doesn't bother me).

Given the choice I wouldn't have the map thing, but it'll probably grow on me (it's infinitely better than the spidey pattern on the Macron training gear).

I look forward to seeing the whole strip to get an idea of the ensemble as well as the change strip.

[weecounty hibby]

I like it. Its green with white sleeves, it's got a Hibs badge on it and with the city design its unique to Hibs. If we had gone with Adidas, Nike etc we would never have gotten anything like that. Good start from Joma, be interesting what they have planned for the 2nd, 3rd strips

[Sir David Gray]

Not overly enamoured with the map outline but it's a Hibs home top so I'll probably buy it.

[mcohibs]

Wonder what the idea behind the thistle was

Purely speculation but maybe it's the first of a Hibernian 'theme' to feature on the back of this season's strips?

Home kit - thistle (Scotland)
Away kit - harp (Ireland)
Third kit - a QR code to purchase a Jack Ross style cardigan

[.Sean.]

Purely speculation but maybe it's the first of a Hibernian 'theme' to feature on the back of this season's strips?

Home kit - thistle (Scotland)
Away kit - harp (Ireland)
Third kit - a QR code to purchase a Jack Ross style cardigan
And a yellow 3rd kit to represent Leith

[RyeSloan]

Fine effort!

Like others a white collar would have been my preference.

And if you are not going pure traditional this is a very acceptable alternative ad will, I’m sure, prove very popular.

I like how the shirt ties into our current marketing slogan of Our City as well. Nice synergy there and maybe a small hint of a slightly more joined up approach in our marketing and engagement.

[Jones28]

"It is designed with a regular fitting providing comfort adjustment to the body to prevent pulling and provides freedom of movement"

For the above please read "fat ******* proof" :greengrin

[GloryGlory]

The Thistle is a strange one. No Eden Mill on the back either from what I could see. Hopefully no sponsor below the number like last year.

I would like to keep the Thank You NHS wording somewhere on the strip - back or sleeve, maybe, or even shorts. Think it is still appropriate to say thank you to our NHS staff.

[mcohibs]

And a yellow 3rd kit to represent Leith

Yep, 'sunshine logo' or something similar where the thistle is possibly

[.Sean.]

Hoping for white socks for a change

[GloryGlory]

"It is designed with a regular fitting providing comfort adjustment to the body to prevent pulling and provides freedom of movement"

For the above please read "fat ******* proof" :greengrin

Or maybe "gives full emphasis to all your wobbly bits!"

Ooh err, missus!

[Peevemor]

Yep, 'sunshine logo' or something similar where the thistle is possibly

Keeping with the "city" theme, maybe a f***y to represent our neighbours from West of Haymarket

[mcohibs]

Is the thistle not intrinsically linked to Edinburgh. Is the myth/legend that an invader stood on a thistle while sneaking up to the castle and alerted the castle holders to their presence? Or it could just be a Scottish symbol on a Scottish clubs strip? They never said on the article on the official site though.

Probably as we are a Scottish club playing in Europe this season, may have something to do with that

[Since452]

Strip is a thing of beauty

[Jones28]

Hoping for white socks for a change

:bitchy:

Bad luck!

[Jones28]

I ****ing love it, totally unique to us. Not templated, love the wee thistle on the back. Gimme gimme gimme.

[Andy74]

Could use a picture of the full thing?!

[Since452]

Good write up about it on the fishy site, map of Edinburgh with the crest on Leith, fade to the emerald green. What's not to like?

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/hibernian-2021-22-home-kit-unveiled

Looks absolutely stunning in the video at the bottom of that page

[.Sean.]

:bitchy:

Bad luck!
What happened last time we wore white socks with the home kit? Anything but bad luck!

[04Sauzee]

So the teaser wasn't about a signing then 👀
Just kidding an absolute belter of a top. Joma and the marketing team have really delivered.

[Iain G]

I think it looks naff and cheap and the map is a novelty idea that should have been binned at concept stage and looks like someone's kid has been scribbling all over the top.

Oh well! Let's see what the away top looks like...

[Jones28]

What happened last time we wore white socks with the home kit? Anything but bad luck!


FFS how could I forget? :faf:

[matty_f]

Could use a picture of the full thing?!

I think it looks better using the city, tbh.

[AndyM_1875]

Wonder what the idea behind the thistle was

May be nothing more than a Scottish Team thing but did Hibs not use the Thistle (and sometimes the Castle) as an occasional badge in the 50s and 60s?
Whatever the reason I like it's inclusion.

[.Sean.]

May be nothing more than a Scottish Team thing but did Hibs not use the Thistle (and sometimes the Castle) as an occasional badge in the 50s and 60s?
Whatever the reason I like it's inclusion.
I don’t mind it either, it wasn’t a criticism

[TelaStella]

more than happy with that. Well done Joma. If the rumours about the away and 3rd kits are to be believed we could all be in for an expensive few weeks ahead. Exciting stuff


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[BroxburnHibee]

I take it Murphy is our player now? Seeing some bears moaning on Twitter :tee hee:

[TelaStella]

Do we have any pictures of the full thing? Haven’t seen the shorts n socks yet.


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[Peevemor]

Do we have any pictures of the full thing? Haven’t seen the shorts n socks yet.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkHaven't seen the socks yet.

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[Since452]

Can we please go back to discussing the colour of the trim on the Aberdeen shirt?

[GloryGlory]

I take it Murphy is our player now? Seeing some bears moaning on Twitter :tee hee:

Yes - his loan deal was with an obligation to buy, so here for another season as a Hibs player.

[PatHead]

Last year my name on the strip, this year a map with my street on it. Maybe next year they will put a picture of my living room on it!

[Antifa Hibs]

Very smart kit. If i had to pick one criticism though it would be the thistle on the back. Has heehaw to do with Hibs, quite tinpot. If they wanted a graphic there it should be something from the crest. Preferably the harp however I guess between the actual badge and the thistle it covers Leith, Ireland, Edinburgh and now Scotland.

[Renfrew_Hibby]

Hoping for white socks for a change

Plain white shorts and socks and you have a cracking kit.

[Since452]

Really like having the bespoke design and not some off the shelf template pish

[Since90+2]

That's smart.

[CapitalGreen]

Just to help clear up any confusion for anyone.

24789 24790

[Vault Boy]

Just to help clear up any confusion for anyone.

24789 24790

:greengrin

[Since452]

Just to help clear up any confusion for anyone.

24789 24790

:faf:

[hibbyfraelibby]

Is the thistle not intrinsically linked to Edinburgh. Is the myth/legend that an invader stood on a thistle while sneaking up to the castle and alerted the castle holders to their presence? Or it could just be a Scottish symbol on a Scottish clubs strip? They never said on the article on the official site though.
That was the Battle of Largs when the norsemen tried to sneak up on the Scot's army and obe of them stood on a Thistle, let out a yelp and the defenders alerted

[madhatter]

Great looking kit. Well done all involved.

[SteveHFC]

Will be great to see it in long sleeve.

[Oscar T Grouch]

That was the Battle of Largs when the norsemen tried to sneak up on the Scot's army and obe of them stood on a Thistle, let out a yelp and the defenders alerted

Kent it was something like that, I was never good at history. Thanks :thumbsup:

[matty_f]

Will be great to see it in long sleeve.

Probably better still with both sleeves long. :agree:

[hibee-boys]

Not bought a strip since I was a teenager but I’m tempted......I was a teenager around 25 years ago😂

It could be useful as a map navigating my way through the back streets of Edinburgh at the festival or the likes after a few too many🤔

[Greenio]

I like it.

It has a meaningful concept.

Its different from usual

I like the fade

I like the plain white shorts

I think it will sell very well.

Hyped to see the others

[BroxburnHibee]

Just to help clear up any confusion for anyone.

24789 24790

:top marks

[Tricla]

Probably better still with both sleeves long. :agree:


:faf:

[Pagan Hibernia]

I just don’t like it. I’m a lover of plain football kits without garish designs. Won’t be buying it. Hopefully plenty of others will.

[Peevemor]

I've just noticed the plain white socks in the wee video thing.

[Andy74]

I think it looks better using the city, tbh.

Steady.

[GordonHFC]

And a yellow 3rd kit to represent Leith

Words of Sunshine on Leith through it 🙂👍

[leith lynx]

I think it looks better using the city, tbh.

Maybe the socks will show the fit-o-the walk....

[Calmbegbie]

Getting this. Very impressed

[vercol36]

Hate it, to be honest. Too much faff. Too modern.

Want this please:

24791

[Just_Jimmy]

I'm not sure. it's quite crammed and the collar is a bit naff however I do think it'll look much better in person and I've not had one for a season or two so I might indulge.

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[Since452]

Instant classic

[Iain G]

Hate it, to be honest. Too much faff. Too modern.

Want this please:

24791

Agreed!

[CentreLine]

Is that Leigh Griffith's thigh? :hyper

Ooops. I thought it was an arm 😖

[LaMotta]

Instant classic

Wasnt expecting much from Joma but I was wrong. This is the best Hibs strip for decades :flag:

[CapitalGreen]

Great strip, just a white collar away from being perfect imo.

24792

[CentreLine]

That was the Battle of Largs when the norsemen tried to sneak up on the Scot's army and obe of them stood on a Thistle, let out a yelp and the defenders alerted

Love that story. Probably the most unlikely thing a hairy ersed Viking was likely to do 🤣

[Renfrew_Hibby]

Great strip, just a white collar away from being perfect imo.

24792

I know what you're saying and normally a white collar is a must but in this instance I think it wouldn't work. I like it as it is. Hope the rumours of plain white socks are true.

[LaMotta]

How good would it be if the away kit was the exact reverse??:cb

[SaulGoodman]

Very smart kit. If i had to pick one criticism though it would be the thistle on the back. Has heehaw to do with Hibs, quite tinpot. If they wanted a graphic there it should be something from the crest. Preferably the harp however I guess between the actual badge and the thistle it covers Leith, Ireland, Edinburgh and now Scotland.

How does a Thistle have nothing to do with Hibs? And in what way does it make it tinpot?

[CraigHibee]

Cracking looking kit

[Col2]

Love the new strip. I think it will be a record breaker.

[Hibernian Verse]

How does a Thistle have nothing to do with Hibs? And in what way does it make it tinpot?

I think he's logged into the wrong fans forum.

[lugz]

Would it be possible for some clever clogs to match up the strip to a street map so we can tell exactly what is on it. Figured parts out I think.

[Hibee Mac]

That's an absolutely cracking kit. Looks quality.

[Greenio]

Great strip, just a white collar away from being perfect imo.

24792

It does look good with the white collar, but I actually think it's better green eh, makes it more original.

On that, does anyone know if this map concept has been done on other teams before?

[WhileTheChief..]

That was the Battle of Largs when the norsemen tried to sneak up on the Scot's army and obe of them stood on a Thistle, let out a yelp and the defenders alerted

These Norsemen weren’t nearly as hard as they thought eh.

Trying to look hip going barefoot? Hope he got pelters from his mates.

[WeeRussell]

In my 30s now means I don’t get too excited either way about what the strip looks like and rarely buy a new one, but that is very nice in my opinion.

[James Stephen]

How does a Thistle have nothing to do with Hibs? And in what way does it make it tinpot?

What does it have to do with Hibs?

Ive never known a song, flag, strip or anything to with Hibs having a thistle.

[hibsjersey]

Not convinced judging by the photos with the players.

The kit looks good in the promo video, but that has had some treatment to it in the edit.

A slimmer , white colour would had better.

https://i.ibb.co/51tTbfN/97-C652-EC-C289-489-E-A8-BB-BEC5-A83-C5-C5-F.png (https://ibb.co/51tTbfN)

[Moulin Yarns]

What does it have to do with Hibs?

Hibs are an Edinburgh football club, Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, the thistle is an emblem of Scotland, therefore a thistle on the back of a a Scottish football club who will be, hopefully, playing a number of games in Europe has a lot to do with hibs.

Would you have said the same if it was a saltire or rampant lion?

[nonshinyfinish]

Would it be possible for some clever clogs to match up the strip to a street map so we can tell exactly what is on it. Figured parts out I think.

Doing a complete map overlay on to the current images of folk wearing it would be tricky as you'd need to warp the map image to match parts of the strip that are curved/creased. Once there's a good image of the shirt laid flat it should be doable.

For now it's not too difficult to figure places out just by comparing side-by-side with Google Maps or whatever, particularly once you establish a few obvious landmarks – e.g. the big empty squares above the J are the Botanics/Inverleith Park, big area under the Utilita house is Arthur's Seat/Holyrood Park, Waverley is easy to spot etc. Probably a pain on a phone mind.

[.Sean.]

How does a Thistle have nothing to do with Hibs? And in what way does it make it tinpot?
That’s what I was thinking, a thistle is tinpot but a harp somehow wouldn’t be?

[Jones28]

Doing a complete map overlay on to the current images of folk wearing it would be tricky as you'd need to warp the map image to match parts of the strip that are curved/creased. Once there's a good image of the shirt laid flat it should be doable.

For now it's not too difficult to figure places out just by comparing side-by-side with Google Maps or whatever, particularly once you establish a few obvious landmarks – e.g. the big empty squares above the J are the Botanics/Inverleith Park, big area under the Utilita house is Arthur's Seat/Holyrood Park, Waverley is easy to spot etc. Probably a pain on a phone mind.

I could turn a few streets in to crescents.

[Moulin Yarns]

I could turn a few streets in to crescents.

Edinburgh has been called a city on 7 hills 😉

[James Stephen]

Hibs are an Edinburgh football club, Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, the thistle is an emblem of Scotland, therefore a thistle on the back of a a Scottish football club who will be, hopefully, playing a number of games in Europe has a lot to do with hibs.

Would you have said the same if it was a saltire or rampant lion?

But the point of football club identity - and branding - is to differentiate, to stand out, to assert what makes your club different to the rest.

Picking an emblem with no previous attachment, that is literally the name of some other clubs we compete with, on the flimsy pretext, the same flimsy pretext that could apply to all our competitor clubs is just odd.

We have 3 emblems already, adding a 4th for no reason seems pointless and manufactured.

Its a Hibs strip ffs, not a Scotland strip, or an Edinburgh Thistle strip.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

#wherestheunicorn

[Moulin Yarns]

But the point of football club identity - and branding - is to differentiate, to stand out, to assert what makes your club different to the rest.

Picking an emblem with no previous attachment, that is literally the name of some other clubs we compete with, on the flimsy pretext, the same flimsy pretext that could apply to all our competitor clubs is just odd.

We have 3 emblems already, adding a 4th for no reason seems pointless and manufactured.

Its a Hibs strip ffs, not a Scotland strip, or an Edinburgh Thistle strip.

I suppose you would be happy with a stylised castle, anything that isn't scottish?

[CentreLine]

But the point of football club identity - and branding - is to differentiate, to stand out, to assert what makes your club different to the rest.

Picking an emblem with no previous attachment, that is literally the name of some other clubs we compete with, on the flimsy pretext, the same flimsy pretext that could apply to all our competitor clubs is just odd.

We have 3 emblems already, adding a 4th for no reason seems pointless and manufactured.

Its a Hibs strip ffs, not a Scotland strip, or an Edinburgh Thistle strip.

Not really bothered by the thistle but perhaps we’ll see the unicorn 🦄 on the away strip 🤣

[Andy74]

What’s with showing all sorts of pictures but none with the full kit?

Standard launch requirement.

[Moulin Yarns]

#wherestheunicorn

That was also on my mind. But I think we have to accept that a thistle is more identifiable as scottish.

[CapitalGreen]

But the point of football club identity - and branding - is to differentiate, to stand out, to assert what makes your club different to the rest.

Picking an emblem with no previous attachment, that is literally the name of some other clubs we compete with, on the flimsy pretext, the same flimsy pretext that could apply to all our competitor clubs is just odd.

We have 3 emblems already, adding a 4th for no reason seems pointless and manufactured.

Its a Hibs strip ffs, not a Scotland strip, or an Edinburgh Thistle strip.

It’s just a thistle mate, really no need to get your knickers in a twist over it.

[Moulin Yarns]

It’s just a thistle mate, really no need to get your knickers in a twist over it.

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46796/a-drunk-man-looks-at-the-thistle

😁

[James Stephen]

I suppose you would be happy with a stylised castle, anything that isn't scottish?

Just something related to Hibs would do.

I dont think thats unreasonable on a Hibs strip.

[Peevemor]

I suppose you would be happy with a stylised castle, anything that isn't scottish?

A couple of people have said that this kit will be a record breaker, so we maybe should have gone with a stylised Roy Castle.

[overdrive]

Hate it, to be honest. Too much faff. Too modern.

Want this please:

24791

Took delivery of two similar tops today. The 1965-72 top and the 1972 Scottish Cup Final top. I’ll be wearing these to ER next season.

I’m not a fan of the new top. Far too busy between the street map and the fade.

[James Stephen]

It’s just a thistle mate, really no need to get your knickers in a twist over it.

My knickers remain thoroughly untwisted!

Look forward to the away strip, with the Heart of Midlothian on the back...

[Peevemor]

My knickers remain thoroughly untwisted!

Look forward to the away strip, with the Heart of Midlothian on the back...

There's a map of Gorgie on the back of the away shorts - I'll leave you to guess where Tynie falls...

[erin go bragh]

What does it have to do with Hibs?

Ive never known a song, flag, strip or anything to with Hibs having a thistle.

I’d say it’s done to look like our earlier badge before the sloping one .

[Moulin Yarns]

Just something related to Hibs would do.

I dont think thats unreasonable on a Hibs strip.

How is a thistle, representative of the country, unrelated to hibs, a Scottish club?

I'm really not understanding your hatred of the thistle, it isn't even that prominent.

[CapitalGreen]

My knickers remain thoroughly untwisted!

Look forward to the away strip, with the Heart of Midlothian on the back...

You’ve said in the past that you would have no problem with us releasing a green and white hoops kit so it’s strange you’re now fretting about a small image of a thistle not differentiating us from teams we compete with.

[wookie70]

Would it be possible for some clever clogs to match up the strip to a street map so we can tell exactly what is on it. Figured parts out I think.
Given this was one of the first posts I presume it will be pretty close to this (https://www.facebook.com/HibernianFootballClubOfficial/photos/a.549882081777524/3935476753218023/)

[Fuzzywuzzy]

That was also on my mind. But I think we have to accept that a thistle is more identifiable as scottish.

🥺🥺🥺🥺

[Fuzzywuzzy]

How is a thistle, representative of the country, unrelated to hibs, a Scottish club?

I'm really not understanding your hatred of the thistle, it isn't even that prominent.

It's nettles you really have to watch out for. They're the real bad guys

[SaulGoodman]

Maybe we should’ve stitched a Midge into the collar

[Peevemor]

Maybe we should’ve stitched a Midge into the collar

Ure joking?

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Ure joking?

It would be a fairly USP

[Moulin Yarns]

🥺🥺🥺🥺

Sorry, I should have made it clear, someone from the Czech Republic might understand the thistle but be a bit confused by our national animal. 😉

[Perd Hapley]

Surely the thistle is a nod to the national team playing in a major competition again? Not got an issue with it, as some have also said we're representing the nation in Europe this season so :dunno:

Best strip since 15/16

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Sorry, I should have made it clear, someone from the Czech Republic might understand the thistle but be a bit confused by our national animal. 😉

Oh, I'm just sad for the unicorn

[Hibs90]

The whole thing is worth it just for the reaction from the big teams fans. Biting everywhere 😂

[Since452]

Beyond bizarre that a wee thistle on the back is causing so much concern. Actually think it's a classy touch for a club representing Scotland in European competition.

[Moulin Yarns]

Oh, I'm just sad for the unicorn

It's OK, they have a decent gig just now 😉


https://youtu.be/nSReSoYnTnM

[HH81]

Looks good.

Jamie Murphy posted he was wearing a medium in the photo and the shirts are a small fit.

[Shrekko]

Ure joking?

This means nothing to me?

[Oscar T Grouch]

But the point of football club identity - and branding - is to differentiate, to stand out, to assert what makes your club different to the rest.

Picking an emblem with no previous attachment, that is literally the name of some other clubs we compete with, on the flimsy pretext, the same flimsy pretext that could apply to all our competitor clubs is just odd.

We have 3 emblems already, adding a 4th for no reason seems pointless and manufactured.

Its a Hibs strip ffs, not a Scotland strip, or an Edinburgh Thistle strip.


24793

https://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?334867-Hibernian-Thistle-Crest

[Moulin Yarns]

This means nothing to me?

Maybe a viennese swirl??? 🤔

[Peevemor]

This means nothing to me?


Maybe a viennese swirl??? 🤔

We're going to get moaned at soon - it means nothing to me though.

[SaulGoodman]

We're going to get moaned at soon - it means nothing to me though.

After much Googling I now understand the joke

[leith lynx]

Ure joking?

Only affordable for rich kids...

[Fuzzywuzzy]

This means nothing to me?

Oh, Vienna!!!!!!

[Peevemor]

Oh, Vienna!!!!!!

LOL, he's going to pump her!

[7Hero]

can't be the same every year, they have done a couple things which are unique and make it different to the other "same as" style strips these strip companies usually do.

well done hibs for doing something different - a breath of fresh air and have what we all want green top white sleeves.

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

24793

https://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?334867-Hibernian-Thistle-Crest

Well there you go then, cheers.

I’m sure that will give a few posters a riddy.

If you know your history and all that.

[Calmbegbie]

Oh, I'm just sad for the unicorn

I’m sad for the native and critically endangered lesser spotted haggis and think a nod to saving a national animal would have been relevant

[Dmas]

I think the strip is a cracker, I also like the thistle I had no idea about the thistle emblems of the 50s so that was interesting it also reminds me a little of the old baw and crown badge we had back in the 80s

[Jones28]

It's so ***** that hearts fans have a thread about it on boakback.

Oh no, we better bin it

[Sylar]

I really like it to be honest - the map is a lovely touch without looking garish.

I'd love to see a black away strip with a white version of the map and some green trims.

[Since90+2]

I really like it to be honest - the map is a lovely touch without looking garish.

I'd love to see a black away strip with a white version of the map and some green trims.

If it was a black strip with the map in white it would be way too garish. The white would be too dominant a colour contrasted to the black.

[Peevemor]

I really like it to be honest - the map is a lovely touch without looking garish.

I'd love to see a black away strip with a white version of the map and some green trims.


If it was a black strip with the map in white it would be way too garish. The white would be too dominant a colour contrasted to the black.

It would be like when your sat-nav screen changes from daylight to night time view.

[mcohibs]

But the point of football club identity - and branding - is to differentiate, to stand out, to assert what makes your club different to the rest.

Picking an emblem with no previous attachment, that is literally the name of some other clubs we compete with, on the flimsy pretext, the same flimsy pretext that could apply to all our competitor clubs is just odd.

We have 3 emblems already, adding a 4th for no reason seems pointless and manufactured.

Its a Hibs strip ffs, not a Scotland strip, or an Edinburgh Thistle strip.

Wouldn't get too worked up over a wee flower mate

[WeeRussell]

But the point of football club identity - and branding - is to differentiate, to stand out, to assert what makes your club different to the rest.

Picking an emblem with no previous attachment, that is literally the name of some other clubs we compete with, on the flimsy pretext, the same flimsy pretext that could apply to all our competitor clubs is just odd.

We have 3 emblems already, adding a 4th for no reason seems pointless and manufactured.

Its a Hibs strip ffs, not a Scotland strip, or an Edinburgh Thistle strip.

You like hoops and harps but hate thistles, you say? Give me a minute to work this one out :coffee:

:saltireflag

[James Stephen]

How is a thistle, representative of the country, unrelated to hibs, a Scottish club?

I'm really not understanding your hatred of the thistle, it isn't even that prominent.

I dont hate the thistle, i dont hate many things- i just prefer a Hibs top to be related to Hibs, and its 146 years of history.

A thistle is fine if your Partick Thistle, or ICT, or Buckie Thistle, or Edinburgh Thistle.

I just dont, nor have i ever, associated it with Hibs, anymore than i do whisky, jacobites, bonnie prince charlie shortbread. Its not mentioned in any songs, never seen it on flags, official or unofficial.

But thats just my take, others are available and equally valid 👍

[James Stephen]

24793

https://www.hibs.net/showthread.php?334867-Hibernian-Thistle-Crest

Fair enough, i hadnt seen that before. Still looks ***** and unofficial and nothing to do with Hibs to me, but obviously people made the same mistake 70 years ago too 😁

[James Stephen]

You like hoops and harps but hate thistles, you say? Give me a minute to work this one out :coffee:

:saltireflag

I know, liking things associated with Hibs, and not liking things not associated with Hibs on a Hibs strip is mental eh!

[Just_Jimmy]

big fan of the thistle. clearly they looked here for inspiration for the 2021/22 UBER FAN [emoji23]

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[Sylar]

If it was a black strip with the map in white it would be way too garish. The white would be too dominant a colour contrasted to the black.

Maybe white wouldn't quite work, but perhaps a muted grey?

Maybe it's also a good thing I'm not in charge of designing anyting :greengrin

[Hibernian Verse]

I dont hate the thistle, i dont hate many things- i just prefer a Hibs top to be related to Hibs, and its 146 years of history.

A thistle is fine if your Partick Thistle, or ICT, or Buckie Thistle, or Edinburgh Thistle.

I just dont, nor have i ever, associated it with Hibs, anymore than i do whisky, jacobites, bonnie prince charlie shortbread. Its not mentioned in any songs, never seen it on flags, official or unofficial.

But thats just my take, others are available and equally valid 👍

Would you have been ok with a Saltire? That's a genuine question, not sarcastic or arsey.

[AliboyFC]

Just woke up new kit looks class.

[Oscar T Grouch]

Fair enough, i hadnt seen that before. Still looks ***** and unofficial and nothing to do with Hibs to me, but obviously people made the same mistake 70 years ago too 😁

The thistle was used ‘officially’ on our strips in the past. Check out the link to the thread I posted info there about it 👍🏻

[James Stephen]

Would you have been ok with a Saltire? That's a genuine question, not sarcastic or arsey.

When playing in Europe, yeah i could see the point of that, think it would look pretty cool.

[AliboyFC]

Very tidy kit. Will be helpful navigating my way back to my mum n dads when I'm steaming after the games too 😂

:greengrin:greengrin

[James Stephen]

The thistle was used ‘officially’ on our strips in the past. Check out the link to the thread I posted info there about it 👍🏻

Ive never seen a Hibs top with a thistle on it, but if you associate that with Hibs, then thats your call 👍

Didnt think this would be as thorny a subject, but obviously loads of people have for years seen a thistle motif and thought, yeah, thats Hibs, thats a Hibs thistle, the Edinburgh Jags. Im obviously the odd one out.

Anyway, loads of people like the strip, so job done.

[04Sauzee]

A little bit from the EN reporter also. For those who maybe interested

🧐 Seen a few Hibs fans wondering about the relevance of the thistle on the new home top. Not 100% sure but it could be a nod to a logo the club used in the 50s & 60s (particularly for Euro games); possibly in an effort to embrace a Scottish identity as well as their Irish roots? https://t.co/W0Z9EMUNXm

https://twitter.com/p_mcpartlin/status/1402989345225666568?s=19

https://i.ibb.co/0hLxVxc/20210610-160759.png (https://ibb.co/kQTt6tx)

https://i.ibb.co/3BWj2MM/20210610-160803.png (https://imgbb.com/)

[Moulin Yarns]

Would you have been ok with a Saltire? That's a genuine question, not sarcastic or arsey.

Funny enough I asked that as well. That or a rampant lion but I don't think they are Irish enough to represent our history 🙄

[WeeRussell]

Ive never seen a Hibs top with a thistle on it, but if you associate that with Hibs, then thats your call 👍

Didnt think this would be as thorny a subject, but obviously loads of people have for years seen a thistle motif and thought, yeah, thats Hibs, thats a Hibs thistle, the Edinburgh Jags. Im obviously the odd one out.

Anyway, loads of people like the strip, so job done.

That's what we all thought. Nice pun though :aok:

[JimBHibees]

Beautiful strip. Great job all involved in it. :aok:

[sleeping giant]

Ive not liked a new strip for years now and this one is no different.

It's a nah from me.

[Hibernian Verse]

Funny enough I asked that as well. That or a rampant lion but I don't think they are Irish enough to represent our history 🙄

We're called Hibernian and have a green strip and badge with a Harp. That's enough Irish for me as a Scotsman, living in Scotland and supporting a Scottish football club.

The thistle is a nice touch, especially as we fly the Scottish flag in Europe this season.

[CapitalGreen]

Nice touch by the club to reveal the new strip on what would have been Prince Phillip’s 100th birthday.

[JohnMcM]

Nice touch by the club to reveal the new strip on what would have been Prince Phillip’s 100th birthday.


You’re at it ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I hope:greengrin

[Peevemor]

Nice touch by the club to reveal the new strip on what would have been Prince Phillip’s 100th birthday.Thistle go down well...

[Moulin Yarns]

Nice touch by the club to reveal the new strip on what would have been Prince Phillip’s 100th birthday.

But, there's a connection

Edinburgh is our city and he was our duke :wink: Who was also a member of the Order of the Thistle :greengrin

[Billy Whizz]

Ive not liked a new strip for years now and this one is no different.

It's a nah from me.

I’m very much a traditionalist with regards to strips
I’ll leave judgement until I actually see it, but it looks like a Hibs strip with a tattoo on it😳

[.Sean.]

Bizarre we’ve not actually seen a picture of the full kit as of yet?

[Moulin Yarns]

I’m very much a traditionalist with regards to strips
I’ll leave judgement until I actually see it, but it looks like a Hibs strip with a tattoo on it😳

Nuffin wrong wi Tats :wink:

[Jakhog1]

My laddie loves it, he says it's Lit which is apparently really good, he also loves how the map of Edinburgh is on it, another to add to his collection

[sleeping giant]

My laddie loves it, he says it's Lit which is apparently really good, he also loves how the map of Edinburgh is on it, another to add to his collection

Yip, my laddie loves it too.
Thinks its one of the best.

We clearly have weird bairns :greengrin:

[Jones28]

Nice touch by the club to reveal the new strip on what would have been Prince Phillip’s 100th birthday.

😂😂😂😂

[mcohibs]

A little bit from the EN reporter also. For those who maybe interested

🧐 Seen a few Hibs fans wondering about the relevance of the thistle on the new home top. Not 100% sure but it could be a nod to a logo the club used in the 50s & 60s (particularly for Euro games); possibly in an effort to embrace a Scottish identity as well as their Irish roots? https://t.co/W0Z9EMUNXm

https://twitter.com/p_mcpartlin/status/1402989345225666568?s=19

https://i.ibb.co/0hLxVxc/20210610-160759.png (https://ibb.co/kQTt6tx)

https://i.ibb.co/3BWj2MM/20210610-160803.png (https://imgbb.com/)

That journo has 100% just read that on here 😂

[04Sauzee]

That journo has 100% just read that on here 😂

Perhaps not sure when the Journo tweeted it and when the post on here went up. One thing about the EN boy is he does do alot of Homework on Hibs, and Scottish football. You could be correct though 😁

[matty_f]

That journo has 100% just read that on here 😂

I think he’d replied to someone earlier with the information before the other tweets were up. Much more likely that whoever posted on here has seen it on his Twitter.

[James Stephen]

The thistle was used ‘officially’ on our strips in the past. Check out the link to the thread I posted info there about it 👍🏻

He said it was never official, and ive never seen a pic with it on the strip, but im happy to be corrected if there was one.

Plus, if people are having to try this hard to demonstrate a supposed link, then i would suggest that link is flimsy.

Anyway, im clearly in the minority, so happy to accept that, and obviously hope its a big seller for Hibs 👍

[Jones28]

He said it was never official, and ive never seen a pic with it on the strip, but im happy to be corrected if there was one.

Plus, if people are having to try this hard to demonstrate a supposed link, then i would suggest that link is flimsy.

Anyway, im clearly in the minority, so happy to accept that, and obviously hope its a big seller for Hibs 👍

You going to get it?

[Carheenlea]

I like it a lot. As for the thistle I think we on here are putting more thought into it than those who designed the shirt - probably just an obligation maybe to stick something on the back rather than a statement of sorts.
Expect this will be a very popular strip and should sell well.

[hibbyfraelibby]

But, there's a connection

Edinburgh is our city and he was our duke :wink: Who was also a member of the Order of the Thistle :greengrin

...and there is a street named after him in Leith

[James Stephen]

You going to get it?

😁

[Andy74]

Bizarre we’ve not actually seen a picture of the full kit as of yet?

Exactly. You can stick all these ‘at home’ shots when none of them show the actual full kit.

[BroxburnHibee]

Nice touch by the club to reveal the new strip on what would have been Prince Phillip’s 100th birthday.

:tsk tsk:

[Peevemor]

Exactly. You can stick all these ‘at home’ shots when none of them show the actual full kit.This isn't the kit release, just a big teaser. Teasers that are less detailed only upset people.

[Since452]

Twitter is full of absolutely livid Jambos raging at "this is our city". Well played Hibs.

[007]

Twitter is full of absolutely livid Jambos raging at "this is our city". Well played Hibs.

Jambos are always squealing about one thing or another so they have to look for things when their team aren't playing.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Twitter is full of absolutely livid Jambos raging at "this is our city". Well played Hibs.

Put it this way
If hearts had done this shirt in their maroon shade of **** I would have been fizzing
So this is a winner
They'll be chucking the toys out the pram big style for a while
Lets hope our derby results match the "this city is ours" tag

[.Sean.]

This isn't the kit release, just a big teaser. Teasers that are less detailed only upset people.
:greengrin

Personally am raging it was a 10am announcement and no at 2 again.

[04Sauzee]

Seen a Canadian football fan on Twitter admiring our new Kit and at the same time having a go at Canadian club York9 who went with this Macron number

https://i.ibb.co/yFFL9cd/20210610-205729.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

[Hibs90]

Seen a Canadian football fan on Twitter admiring our new Kit and at the same time having a go at Canadian club York9 who went with this Macron number

https://i.ibb.co/yFFL9cd/20210610-205729.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

This is so bad

[EI255]

Don't like the thistle. Not Hibernian.
If anything it should be a shamrock or harp. But that aside, it's a jolly decent kit.

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[Jones28]

Don't like the thistle. Not Hibernian.
If anything it should be a shamrock or harp. But that aside, it's a jolly decent kit.

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It should never, ever have a shamrock on it.

[EI255]

It should never, ever have a shamrock on it.Well if we're gonna go down the road of the thistle being on our kit in the 50s then I'm afaird there were shamrocks shrouding the harp right outside our stadium of the same era. Fact.

[CentreLine]

My memory might be failing but the badge on the 1960’s scarf I had was quartered. I’m pretty sure it was castle, harp, thistle and ball but I do stand to be corrected

[Juniper Greens]

Well if we're gonna go down the road of the thistle being on our kit in the 50s then I'm afaird there were shamrocks shrouding the harp right outside our stadium of the same era. Fact.

I'm sorry but in this day and age, the shamrock clearly represents a different club. I'd be raging if it were on our kit

[Hibee Mac]

I can believe folk are having a pop because our strip has a thistle on it, get a grip! [emoji23]

We're a Scottish club FFS what's not to like, hardly a surprise to see a thistle on a Scottish clubs top...

[JohnM1875]

I can believe folk are having a pop because our strip has a thistle on it, get a grip! [emoji23]

We're a Scottish club FFS what's not to like, hardly a surprise to see a thistle on a Scottish clubs top...

Have to agree with this! Absolutely mental.

[Renfrew_Hibby]

I can believe folk are having a pop because our strip has a thistle on it, get a grip! [emoji23]

We're a Scottish club FFS what's not to like, hardly a surprise to see a thistle on a Scottish clubs top...

Not got an issue with the thistle but it should have just been 'persevere'

[Lancs Harp]

I like it, it gets my vote. Looks smart with a bit of thinking out of the box and original.

[Just_Jimmy]

when's it on sale?

also is the online store likely to be updated with new joma stuff etc? the choice now is pretty basic so I imagine it'll be soon.

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[MrRobot]

How good would it be if the away kit was the exact reverse??:cb

what i’m hoping for. white with the map in green and it would be another classic.

[AliboyFC]

Don't like the thistle. Not Hibernian.
If anything it should be a shamrock or harp. But that aside, it's a jolly decent kit.

Sent from my LG-H870 using Tapatalk

Shamrock??? Ffs we aren't celtic. Is a Harp not good enough?

[AliboyFC]

I'm sorry but in this day and age, the shamrock clearly represents a different club. I'd be raging if it were on our kit

Why are people getting pissed over a thistle. We are a scottish club.

[Jones28]

Well if we're gonna go down the road of the thistle being on our kit in the 50s then I'm afaird there were shamrocks shrouding the harp right outside our stadium of the same era. Fact.

We are a Scottish club with Irish routes. We recognise that with a harp on our club crest. That’s plenty.

We have a thistle on the kit this year, I don’t know if qualifying for the euros has anything to do with it but that’s my suspicion.

[Just Alf]

Really like that.... great effort, well done Hibs ..... not sure the fit will be "comfortable" enough for me though! :greengrin

[AliboyFC]

I can believe folk are having a pop because our strip has a thistle on it, get a grip! [emoji23]

We're a Scottish club FFS what's not to like, hardly a surprise to see a thistle on a Scottish clubs top...

Deffo

[expresso]

Shamrock??? Ffs we aren't celtic. Is a Harp not good enough?

How does the shamrock relate to Celtic?

[Iggy Pope]

My memory might be failing but the badge on the 1960’s scarf I had was quartered. I’m pretty sure it was castle, harp, thistle and ball but I do stand to be corrected

Absolutely. I own one still and will dig it out shortly.


Shamrock??? Ffs we aren't celtic. Is a Harp not good enough?

Away and *****. you've clearly never been Lochend ya wee radge. YLS.

[madhatter]

How does the shamrock relate to Celtic?

You've seen Celtic's crest, right?

[AliboyFC]

How does the shamrock relate to Celtic?

No but we are a scottish club not an Irish club. Celtic have a shamrock on their badge.

[Peevemor]

When the current crest/badge was designed there was originally a fourth element. I think it was maybe a football but might have been a thistle - I honestly can't remember.

The Lord Lyon was consulted and the club were told that this wouldn't be appropriate as a 4 part/quartered crest normally represents a joining of 2 families or entities.

Thus the 4th thing was binned and we ended up with the Harp, Castle & Boat.

[SaulGoodman]

Some folk need to get their tongues out of Celtics ********.

[Pretty Boy]

Is this not just yet another mountain out of a molehill situation where a few extreme views are being projected as somehow being representative of more than 1 or 2 people?

A question was asked about the thistle. I wondered about it as well because it's not something I'd seen on a Hibs strip before. Not because I have any great issue with a Scottish emblem on our shirts, not because I love Celtic and want a man in a balaclava holding an AK47 on our shirt. Just because in my lifetime it's new and different. A few people more knowledgeable than me have advised there is historical precedent for it so I've learned something. Great, I know something I didn't know this morning and it's a smart addition to our shirt.

No big deal really and I'm sure the vast, vast majority of people who were curious about it feel the same way.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Have to see it in the flesh before I buy it to play walking football in ...... I have so many Hbs tops I might hold off to see what the 2nd & 3rd strips look like coz even I get fed up playing in green all the time ... a nice white top would be good.

As for the thistle ... nice touch, I love it :aok:

[mcohibs]

I'm sorry but in this day and age, the shamrock clearly represents a different club. I'd be raging if it were on our kit

No it doesn't. Celtic badge is a four leaf clover, not a shamrock. Shamrock is three leaves, a symbol of Ireland and absolutely nothing to do with Celtic.

[Lancs Harp]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/nostalgia/harp-crown-saturn-and-heritage-the-history-of-the-four-hibs-club-crests-3180758

Some info on our badge history (mentions the Thistle badge)

[Iggy Pope]

Is this not just yet another mountain out of a molehill situation where a few extreme views are being projected as somehow being representative of more than 1 or 2 people?

A question was asked about the thistle. I wondered about it as well because it's not something I'd seen on a Hibs strip before. Not because I have any great issue with a Scottish emblem on our shirts, not because I love Celtic and want a man in a balaclava holding an AK47 on our shirt. Just because in my lifetime it's new and different. A few people more knowledgeable than me have advised there is historical precedent for it so I've learned something. Great, I know something I didn't know this morning and it's a smart addition to our shirt.

No big deal really and I'm sure the vast, vast majority of people who were curious about it feel the same way.

You'll know better than me and I find the whole emblem thing fascinating but aren't mountains out of molehills good for the forum concept?

[Iggy Pope]

No it doesn't. Celtic badge is a four leaf clover, not a shamrock. Shamrock is three leaves, a symbol of Ireland and absolutely nothing to do with Celtic.

Oh I remember as a lad.... "ROAMING IN THE GLOAMING WITH A SHAMROCK IN MY HAND, ROAMING IN THE GLOAMING WITH ST PATRICKS FENIAN BAND.....AND WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS! **** KING BILLY AND JOHN KNOX!!!!!!"

Can't just have been me :greengrin

[Tambo]

Can’t complain at this kit it’s something different and I really can’t wait to see the away and 3rd kit.

Also looks like we are back to our normal sizes which is a plus.

[mcohibs]

So while we were worried about how 'bespoke' our kits would be, turns out Joma did more research into Hibs than most fans have :greengrin

[CentreLine]

Is this not just yet another mountain out of a molehill situation where a few extreme views are being projected as somehow being representative of more than 1 or 2 people?

A question was asked about the thistle. I wondered about it as well because it's not something I'd seen on a Hibs strip before. Not because I have any great issue with a Scottish emblem on our shirts, not because I love Celtic and want a man in a balaclava holding an AK47 on our shirt. Just because in my lifetime it's new and different. A few people more knowledgeable than me have advised there is historical precedent for it so I've learned something. Great, I know something I didn't know this morning and it's a smart addition to our shirt.

No big deal really and I'm sure the vast, vast majority of people who were curious about it feel the same way.

Brilliant post. Exactly what’s needed to be said. 👏👏👏

[CentreLine]

No it doesn't. Celtic badge is a four leaf clover, not a shamrock. Shamrock is three leaves, a symbol of Ireland and absolutely nothing to do with Celtic.

Also an excellent comment. If someone has a beef then at least they should have the facts in order first. 👍🏻
Not that I’m keen to see a shamrock on the shirt but at least people should know what one looks like 😄

[Tambo]

Like the new sunshine on leith t-shirts.

[NikGunnarsson]

Belter of a kit, actually quite like the thistle as well. Smart and nice to have something bespoke with personal touches.

I've never understood this whole 'different club in this day and age' thing regarding our Irish roots. Why can't we equally be as proud of our historic roots as our core Scottish identity today?

I think something like a shamrock would have been just as appropriate on the back of the kit as the thistle is - a nod to the early years of our history and a nod to the very folk who founded our club through hardship and impoverishment. Our clubs name is literally an archaic Latin term for Ireland!

[James Stephen]

I dont want a Celtic badge on the Hibs top, but nor do i want ICT or Partick Thistle badge on a Hibs top.

I want a Hibs top to represent the Hibs club and community, which could, and should have been done by using the ship or the harp. Both are valid, and either will be more or less important to different fans, and thats ok. That is a discourse that has been going on among the Hibs support, and illustrates the difficult and complex identity Hibs have.

Adding another random symbol, which is literally the club crest of at least two other league clubs, is bizarre and odd. Hibs are going to be playing with the Partick Thistle or ICT badge on the back of the shirts, and that is just weird.

Clubs, and branding is supposed to differentiate, so stealing someone else's badge to randomly add to Hibs shirt is even more bizarre.

Ask 10,000 Hibs fans, or fans of any other club in Scotland for emblems they associate with Hibs, and i doubt any would have said a thistle.

Hibs went years of having *****y, meaningless, thoughtless crests, all because someone decided to drop the original crest, the one that the clubs founders chose. For the first time since then, Hibs have something of which the fans (or most fans) are pleased and proud. So use that, not Partick or ICTs badge.

[AliboyFC]

I dont want a Celtic badge on the Hibs top, but nor do i want ICT or Partick Thistle badge on a Hibs top.

I want a Hibs top to represent the Hibs club and community, which could, and should have been done by using the ship or the harp. Both are valid, and either will be more or less important to different fans, and thats ok. That is a discourse that has been going on among the Hibs support, and illustrates the difficult and complex identity Hibs have.

Adding another random symbol, which is literally the club crest of at least two other league clubs, is bizarre and odd. Hibs are going to be playing with the Partick Thistle or ICT badge on the back of the shirts, and that is just weird.

Clubs, and branding is supposed to differentiate, so stealing someone else's badge to randomly add to Hibs shirt is even more bizarre.

Ask 10,000 Hibs fans, or fans of any other club in Scotland for emblems they associate with Hibs, and i doubt any would have said a thistle.

Hibs went years of having *****y, meaningless, thoughtless crests, all because someone decided to drop the original crest, the one that the clubs founders chose. For the first time since then, Hibs have something of which the fans (or most fans) are pleased and proud. So use that, not Partick or ICTs badge.

Maybe it's because we are a scottish club.

[CloudSquall]

Seen a Canadian football fan on Twitter admiring our new Kit and at the same time having a go at Canadian club York9 who went with this Macron number

https://i.ibb.co/yFFL9cd/20210610-205729.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

What stock is that?

[Wilson]

I dont want a Celtic badge on the Hibs top, but nor do i want ICT or Partick Thistle badge on a Hibs top.

I want a Hibs top to represent the Hibs club and community, which could, and should have been done by using the ship or the harp. Both are valid, and either will be more or less important to different fans, and thats ok. That is a discourse that has been going on among the Hibs support, and illustrates the difficult and complex identity Hibs have.

Adding another random symbol, which is literally the club crest of at least two other league clubs, is bizarre and odd. Hibs are going to be playing with the Partick Thistle or ICT badge on the back of the shirts, and that is just weird.

Clubs, and branding is supposed to differentiate, so stealing someone else's badge to randomly add to Hibs shirt is even more bizarre.

Ask 10,000 Hibs fans, or fans of any other club in Scotland for emblems they associate with Hibs, and i doubt any would have said a thistle.

Hibs went years of having *****y, meaningless, thoughtless crests, all because someone decided to drop the original crest, the one that the clubs founders chose. For the first time since then, Hibs have something of which the fans (or most fans) are pleased and proud. So use that, not Partick or ICTs badge.

I'd ask 10000 hibs fans as I wouldn't give a toss about the rest. They'd likely say harp, ship, and castle. These are all represented as the Crest hasn't changed.

Your call for another ship doesn't make sense. Or another harp? Are we going for an armada or an orchestra here? They are already represented front and centre and we don't need the overkill.

As it is they've dug out a thistle from somewhere. Either used officially or unofficially. But used. Representative of Scotland and not the sole preserve of Inverness or Partick. They've ran with it so that is that.

If they had changed the actual crest again I'd get the fuss.

[Iggy Pope]

I dont want a Celtic badge on the Hibs top, but nor do i want ICT or Partick Thistle badge on a Hibs top.

I want a Hibs top to represent the Hibs club and community, which could, and should have been done by using the ship or the harp. Both are valid, and either will be more or less important to different fans, and thats ok. That is a discourse that has been going on among the Hibs support, and illustrates the difficult and complex identity Hibs have.

Adding another random symbol, which is literally the club crest of at least two other league clubs, is bizarre and odd. Hibs are going to be playing with the Partick Thistle or ICT badge on the back of the shirts, and that is just weird.

Clubs, and branding is supposed to differentiate, so stealing someone else's badge to randomly add to Hibs shirt is even more bizarre.

Ask 10,000 Hibs fans, or fans of any other club in Scotland for emblems they associate with Hibs, and i doubt any would have said a thistle.

Hibs went years of having *****y, meaningless, thoughtless crests, all because someone decided to drop the original crest, the one that the clubs founders chose. For the first time since then, Hibs have something of which the fans (or most fans) are pleased and proud. So use that, not Partick or ICTs badge.

Agree entirely. It took us decades to get the Harp back and fiddling with more symbols now, I agree, is bizarre. Unfortunately I think that disconnect is apparent when you see how we approach twitter (discussed elsewhere) and basically most things that link club to fan. A harp, castle or ship in that stitching then we would have been as proud as last years NHS triumphalism. A thistle? Nah.

[Weegreenman]

Love it 💚👍

[Hulk1875]

I’ve always considered a Thistle a Scottish thing I’m happy with that plus my wee boys team lauriston thistle aswell 👌🏻

[Hulk1875]

Ken what we should have had outline of leith lynx on back of the shirt 😂

[The Harp Awakes]

Going to reserve judgement on the new home strip until I see it in the flesh. It's a bold attempt at doing something different and hopefully it will be a good seller and make the club some decent cash.

On the inclusion of the thistle, it's no big deal but my first impression was that it is a bit gimmicky and not an emblem I would associate with Hibs. I would prefer Hibernian emblems to more accurately reflect the club's heritage which is much more diverse than purely being a Scottish football club.

[JohnM1875]

Going to reserve judgement on the new home strip until I see it in the flesh. It's a bold attempt at doing something different and hopefully it will be a good seller and make the club some decent cash.

On the inclusion of the thistle, it's no big deal but my first impression was that it is a bit gimmicky and not an emblem I would associate with Hibs. I would prefer Hibernian emblems to more accurately reflect the club's heritage which is much more diverse than purely being a Scottish football club.

Of course our heritage is a lot more than being a Scottish football team.

But we play in green and white to show our Irish heritage, have the harp, castle and ship on our badge to symbolise our Irish, Edinburgh and Leith heritage.

So why not add a small thistle, an undeniable symbol of Scotland, to show our Scottish heritage?

Totally harmless and a nice touch in my opinion.

[Green Reaper]

Of course our heritage is a lot more than being a Scottish football team.

But we play in green and white to show our Irish heritage, have the harp, castle and ship on our badge to symbolise our Irish, Edinburgh and Leith heritage.

So why not add a small thistle, an undeniable symbol of Scotland, to show our Scottish heritage?

Totally harmless and a nice touch in my opinion.

Perfectly summed up for me

[Greenio]

Have any other clubs done the street map thing before?

[AliboyFC]

Have any other clubs done the street map thing before?

Joma with ukraine

[EdinMike]

I like it, and I like the nod to the Thistle if it is a nod to the 50’s and 60s logo that was used. Two thumbs up from me.

[Smartie]

I like the strip and I like the whole thistle business.

Good stuff Hibs.

[Greenio]

Joma with ukraine


That was the border of the country no?

[Since452]

Surprised nobody has created a "thistle out" poll 😉

Said before but it's a classy touch for a club representing Scotland in European competition.

[Crunchie]

Is this not just yet another mountain out of a molehill situation where a few extreme views are being projected as somehow being representative of more than 1 or 2 people?

A question was asked about the thistle. I wondered about it as well because it's not something I'd seen on a Hibs strip before. Not because I have any great issue with a Scottish emblem on our shirts, not because I love Celtic and want a man in a balaclava holding an AK47 on our shirt. Just because in my lifetime it's new and different. A few people more knowledgeable than me have advised there is historical precedent for it so I've learned something. Great, I know something I didn't know this morning and it's a smart addition to our shirt.

No big deal really and I'm sure the vast, vast majority of people who were curious about it feel the same way.
I wouldn't have given it a thought if it wasn't pointed out to me :aok:. I think the top is a cracker btw.