Hibs Kits 24/25

[BlackSheep]

So it’s that time of year again and in an effort to try and post something that is positive, here’s a divisive thread on our clubs kits for next season!!

Thoughts…?
Bottle or Emerald Green?
Full white sleeves or white to the shoulder only?
Patterns or plain?
What about the away and 3rd…. White or black or purple or yellow?

As always any inside info or designs more than welcome.

[.Sean.]

Proper emerald green top
White collar
White sleeves only, no white shoulders
Plain white shorts
Green socks, white turnovers, or vice versa

That is all you need. No flashes, no gimmicks, we’re lucky enough to have a kit that’s instantly recognisable so there’s no need to try too hard to stand out, as opposed to the hundreds of teams that all play in the same blue, or red and white stripes etc etc

Do whatever you want with the away or 3rd kit I couldn’t care less

Oh and can we have a proper green unlike the borderline lime green we got this year

[FastEddieFelson]

Is next season the 150 year anniversary season? Presumably with a special strip?

[.Sean.]

Is next season the 150 year anniversary season? Presumably with a special strip?
No. 2025/2026 will be the 150th

[Hibees1973]

Would be good to go into our 150th year with a world class brand such as Adidas or Nike.

[BlackSheep]

I have a feeling we may end up with Umbro as our next kit manufacturer.

[.Sean.]

I have a feeling we may end up with Umbro as our next kit manufacturer.
Joma are doing our kits for next season but I’d love Umbro after that

[Trinity Hibee]

I have a feeling we may end up with Umbro as our next kit manufacturer.

Would be happy with that. They do some nice kits and training stuff

[jws1875]

I have a feeling we may end up with Umbro as our next kit manufacturer.

Hope not as Castore are the new UK Licensee for them.

[Blaster]

All green home strip
Purple and green striped one

[Brightside]

All green home

All white away

Purple and green stripe 3rd.

[NAE NOOKIE]

Proper emerald green top
White collar
White sleeves only, no white shoulders
Plain white shorts
Green socks, white turnovers, or vice versa

That is all you need. No flashes, no gimmicks, we’re lucky enough to have a kit that’s instantly recognisable so there’s no need to try too hard to stand out, as opposed to the hundreds of teams that all play in the same blue, or red and white stripes etc etc

Do whatever you want with the away or 3rd kit I couldn’t care less

Oh and can we have a proper green unlike the borderline lime green we got this year

This

[Paulie Walnuts]

Hope not as Castore are the new UK Licensee for them.

What’s wrong with that?

[nonshinyfinish]

What’s wrong with that?

Recent quality issues with Castore shirts, Aston Villa binned them mid-season: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/aston-villa-castore-wetlook-adidas-31844913

[Pretty Boy]

I really dislike all green Hibs strips. White shorts please.

All white away and purple and green for the 3rd sounds promising though.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Recent quality issues with Castore shirts, Aston Villa binned them mid-season: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/aston-villa-castore-wetlook-adidas-31844913

Ah so there was :aok:

[.Sean.]

All green home

All white away

Purple and green stripe 3rd.
Plain green home top or green shorts?

I hate green shorts, and it’s not a Hibs top without white sleeves so either scenario sounds crap personally

Only reason I can think of for green shorts is if it’s some daft anniversary for when Mowbrays team first had them or something

[lugz]

Do we have any idea of release dates? Will the club store switching to fanatics delay things?
Can't believe in recent years we've been releasing them so late, you want them out around now so everyone can buy them for their holidays etc.

[Aldo]

Keep it classic and simple. This for me

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240516/6347b74880d3a6ee9b727c1882fc592c.jpg

[Bristolhibby]

What’s wrong with that?

My Rugby team Bath has them. The quality is terrible. Poor designs, the range poor, sizing crazy (horrible clingy material) and there never anything in stock.

Pricing is mad, even for rugby shirt standards, no cotton jerseys.

The shop has had to put most jerseys on sale throughout the season. I picked the away top up for £21 which I was happy with, but a sure sign that nobody was buying them.

J

[Hibees1973]

I really dislike all green Hibs strips. White shorts please.

All white away and purple and green for the 3rd sounds promising though.

Agreed PB.

In particular the year when Hibs went for an all green top without the white sleeves.

We have an iconic home kit, don't mess around with the fundamentals please.

[RCNG]

Time to ditch green. Clearly isn't working.

[Greensunshine]

Proper emerald green top
White collar
White sleeves only, no white shoulders
Plain white shorts
Green socks, white turnovers, or vice versa

That is all you need. No flashes, no gimmicks, we’re lucky enough to have a kit that’s instantly recognisable so there’s no need to try too hard to stand out, as opposed to the hundreds of teams that all play in the same blue, or red and white stripes etc etc

Do whatever you want with the away or 3rd kit I couldn’t care less

Oh and can we have a proper green unlike the borderline lime green we got this year

This 100% 👍

[BlackSheep]

Joma are doing our kits for next season but I’d love Umbro after that

Yes that’s what I was referring to… our next kit manufacturer AFTER Joma.

[JammyDoidger]

Would like us to try something different, stripes maybe like real betis.

[TheGog]

Joma deal is done surely? Signed for 3 years at the start of 21/22

[Sylar]

Joma deal is done surely? Signed for 3 years at the start of 21/22

21/22
22/23
23/24

24/25...?

[Paulie Walnuts]

My Rugby team Bath has them. The quality is terrible. Poor designs, the range poor, sizing crazy (horrible clingy material) and there never anything in stock.

Pricing is mad, even for rugby shirt standards, no cotton jerseys.

The shop has had to put most jerseys on sale throughout the season. I picked the away top up for £21 which I was happy with, but a sure sign that nobody was buying them.

J

I’m surprised at that. Their general gear away from football is usually pretty decent.

[BoltonHibee]

Recent quality issues with Castore shirts, Aston Villa binned them mid-season: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/aston-villa-castore-wetlook-adidas-31844913

They are not the only ones. Very poor supplier


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[Pedantic_Hibee]

A remake of the 1990/91 home and away kit would be lovely.

[LNHibs]

We are normally well into June before they get released. English teams seem to bring them out early and play in them the final day of the season which i always quite like. Surely this would make more sense commercially as people are at the ground already and more chance of picking a kit up.

I actually quite like Joma, their 2021 efforts were the best we have had in the last 20 years. We have tried the big brands and always get them so boring and off the shelf. That being said Aberdeens last few efforts have been superb

[Trinity Hibee]

We are normally well into June before they get released. English teams seem to bring them out early and play in them the final day of the season which i always quite like. Surely this would make more sense commercially as people are at the ground already and more chance of picking a kit up.

I actually quite like Joma, their 2021 efforts were the best we have had in the last 20 years. We have tried the big brands and always get them so boring and off the shelf. That being said Aberdeens last few efforts have been superb

Nike and Le coq sportif were better than Joma in my eyes. Umbro or adidas would make great Hibs kits I think.

[expresso]

Was Joma not a 3 year deal from 21/22?

[Renfrew_Hibby]

Was Joma not a 3 year deal from 21/22?

Everybody's saying 3 year deal but I thought 5 years was agreed. Maybe this tie up with fanatics might see an early departure from the deal.

[Trinity Hibee]

All I can see online is a 3 year deal from 2021. Can’t find anything to say it’s been extended

[BlackSheep]

Hope that the bevvy QR code isn’t on the kits next year… I would prefer if they just use the word mark… no bottle and waves… just the word ‘Bevvy’

[Brightside]

Was Joma not a 3 year deal from 21/22?

It’s one more year added.

[tamig]

Nike and Le coq sportif were better than Joma in my eyes. Umbro or adidas would make great Hibs kits I think.

I thought the Nike kits were a bit of a mixed bag tbh. But they were all poor template based tbf. Joma have given us some pretty innovative bespoke efforts over the past few years. I like them a lot. The Adidas kits of today are a poor shadow of what they used to produce imo.

[BlackSheep]

I thought the Nike kits were a bit of a mixed bag tbh. But they were all poor template based tbf. Joma have given us some pretty innovative bespoke efforts over the past few years. I like them a lot. The Adidas kits of today are a poor shadow of what they used to produce imo.

Next season’s third kit offerings from Adidas, using the classic trefoil and some retro club badges would work really well when our anniversary season rolls around….

I’d love to see the three stripes in a bottle green and the main body in emerald with white sleeves… similar to Arsenal’s home kit this year.

[Bristolhibby]

Recent quality issues with Castore shirts, Aston Villa binned them mid-season: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/aston-villa-castore-wetlook-adidas-31844913

Villa announce their new tie in with Adidas.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C7KLe9xqNM8/?igsh=MWh3ODlsbzFodWd2Zw==

[.Sean.]

Joma extended til 29/30

Absolute *****

[BlackSheep]

🙈

[Bristolhibby]

Joma extended til 29/30

Absolute *****

Well that puts that speculation to bed for 6 years!

A very long extension, must be making a fortune off the jerseys. Joma need to up their leisure wear and training game though. Want to see some nice polo shirts and Ts, that don’t have JOMA splashed across the back.

J

[flash]

Fine by me I like most of our recent kits.

Am sure that will be everybody's opinion and there won't be mass hysteria over this.

[Trinity Hibee]

Not a fan of their kits and training gear so a bit surprised at this. Oh well

[Greenio]

Hope that the bevvy QR code isn’t on the kits next year… I would prefer if they just use the word mark… no bottle and waves… just the word ‘Bevvy’

That whole QR code thing didn't ever get used did it?

[hibsforeurope]

Well that puts that speculation to bed for 6 years!

A very long extension, must be making a fortune off the jerseys. Joma need to up their leisure wear and training game though. Want to see some nice polo shirts and Ts, that don’t have JOMA splashed across the back.

J

Totally agree, out off field range has been poor, theres so much more we could get.

[EdinMike]

Hopefully with us committing for 6 years we get a bit of a say in the design, also will be interesting with the 150 year strip next season.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Haven’t liked the vast majority of their stuff.

Ah well.

[MrRobot]

Haven’t liked the vast majority of their stuff.

Ah well.

The first season home kit with the Leith outline was great. Cabbage and upside kits were pretty good too but the rest haven’t been great.

[04Sauzee]

Joma extended til 29/30

Absolute *****

Well chuffed, fantastic kits this season. And if it makes sense financially then I'm all in.

[ElginHibbie]

Apart from 22/23 home top I have liked all the kits they have produced, the training stuff could do without the massive JOMA on the back be only criticism of them really

[GreenCastle]

When does the Bevvy deal end ?

Just not sure it suits the strip.

Really hope they keep it simple on the home top - fed up with all the gimmicks and nonsense - we have a great strip don’t ruin it.

[lugz]

Think football shirts divide opinion most of the time. Personally I've liked the majority of the shirts under Joma, the sunshine of leith yellow shirts is an all timer for me.

[Paulie Walnuts]

The first season home kit with the Leith outline was great. Cabbage and upside kits were pretty good too but the rest haven’t been great.

I like the white shirt with the green pinstripes. That’s been about it for me.

[Saint Hibee]

Atalanta were wearing a Joma kit last night. Just saying ...

[.Sean.]

I like the white shirt with the green pinstripes. That’s been about it for me.
Agreed, the rest have been absolute crap

[Hibby70]

The away ones , especially cabbage, upside and the latest cream one are all lovely.

The home ones have been pretty awful though.

[HendoDelivered]

Wonder if the slight different shades of green in the announcement photo are a teaser/clue for the new kits.

[Pagan Hibernia]

So Joma will oversee the 150th.

Hope they're up to the job.

[.Sean.]

Wonder if we’ll see the kits any time soon?

Cant wait for the next abomination of a home top

[Just_Jimmy]

Just announced that we've extended with joma til end of 2029/30.

Swell...

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[BoomtownHibees]

it’s one more year added.

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[Bad Habits]

Don't mind the Joma kits.

The macron were a no go for me because of my size, looked like a string of sausages! I have a castore Athletic Bilbao kit from a trip in November and have to say it is a very strange material!

The best fitting & quality wise seem to be Adidas, puma and Nike. Which again I don't mind but that would 100% be a template job.

Joma seems like a good middle ground, I really like this season's home kit but the last few have been stinkers.

[Frogga]

I've liked pretty much all the Joma kits. Last season's 3 were all great imo, along with the black 3rd, yellow 3rd. I can't think of a bad one.

They definitely beat the majority of the template ones we had under Nike and most of the Macron ones.

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[matty_f]

I've liked pretty much all the Joma kits. Last season's 3 were all great imo, along with the black 3rd, yellow 3rd. I can't think of a bad one.

They definitely beat the majority of the template ones we had under Nike and most of the Macron ones.

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Same here, i was happy to see the deal extended, I’ve really liked the stuff.

[CraigHibee]

I like the designs over the last couple of seasons, happy with the extension and it's obviously financially viable to the club or they'd be looking elsewhere imo

[Mcbizz1998]

Don't mind Joma or extending but that is a long time with same manufacturer. We will all be bored of them by 2029!

[Renfrew_Hibby]

Don't mind Joma or extending but that is a long time with same manufacturer. We will all be bored of them by 2029!

Think we were 13 seasons with Le Coq Sportif so 9 years with Joma will fly by.

[Hibs90]

How do these kit deals work in terms of finances? Do we give them money/ do they give us money or is it as simple they make/design the kits and get X amount of each sale or something?

Seems a bit strange to be committing to such a long term deal.

[darwenhibby]

How do these kit deals work in terms of finances? Do we give them money/ do they give us money or is it as simple they make/design the kits and get X amount of each sale or something?

Seems a bit strange to be committing to such a long term deal.
Probably Hibs receive a generous mark up on the GP as opposed to a retainer fee
They will also work with the Joma marketing department to design the kits

[JohnM1875]

I’ve liked the Joma kits so don’t have a problem with this at all.

Was worried at first when the deal was announced. My best mate is a PT and he got personalised gear from them years ago. Really poor quality. The stuff we get is clearly a step above that though. Plus I like the fact our kits are bespoke.

[Pretty Boy]

I've no strong feelings either way re Joma. With the exception of the genuine fake Turkey market stall home effort last year most of their kits have been fine. I don't buy them so I don't really care about the quality. I don't really buy the leisure ranges for myself either but get some stuff for the kids and for my dad and most of that was rubbish. Hopefully Fanatics coming on board will improve that side of things.

Someone asked earlier and I never saw an answer but whatever happened to the QR code thing with Bevvy that they, Hibs and Joma all made a big fuss about when the deal was announced and again when the kit was launched? There was talk of scanning it weekly for 'exclusive' competitions, content and other assorted stuff but unless I have been in a dream for all of last season (nightmare?) I don't recall many, if any at all.

[Since452]

I don't really care about the strips but hope we change the sponsor. Looks hideous and gives off Sunday League vibes.

[LaMotta]

6 more years of Joma?!

Disappointing to say the least.

[Carheenlea]

I’ve quite liked the Joma kits and the training gear hasn’t been too bad - have picked up a few items for younger members of the family at a reasonable price.

I don’t wear sportswear/football kit myself, so don’t have a lot of skin in the game, and the only things I’ve bought for myself have been the occasional mug and some head covers for the golf.

Shops always pretty busy on match days so got to assume sales must be at a level that the club are happy with to continue on with quite a lengthy deal with the manufacturer.

[LaMotta]

Think we were 13 seasons with Le Coq Sportif so 9 years with Joma will fly by.

LCS produced their best strips in the first couple of seasons. This was followed by a variation of slightly different average kits for the remainder. Although their last effort was decent in 08/10.


Really think a 3/4 year cycle for a kit manuacturer is about right to keep buying punters interested. If it was Adidas I'd suggest longer though.

If Hibs have got the best financial deal posible then that's good, but its also important that team is dressed well.

Joma look like they are going down the funny collar route with their latest release which doesnt bode well:

https://www.footyheadlines.com/2024/05/hoffenheim-24-25-home-kit.html

I know there are people who dont care about Adidas but there is a reason so many people clamour for their return to Hibs. The 3 home and 3 away they produced from 87-92 are by far and away the best kits we've had since branded strips became a thing.

They are producing some brilliant kits now, and have proved will do it for a club of our size as per their deal with Aberdeen. I'll just have to be in a huff about it until the next decade now :boo hoo:

[Jakhog1]

6 more years of Joma?!

Disappointing to say the least.

Yeah, would have preferred to go with someone else to be honest, liked a couple of kits from Joma, would love something like the Palmeiras kit by puma

[thorbs]

This year's home kit, minus the sponsor, the white away with green pinstripes and the black 3rd kit were all crackers.

[mcohibs]

LCS produced their best strips in the first couple of seasons. This was followed by a variation of slightly different average kits for the remainder. Although their last effort was decent in 08/10.


Really think a 3/4 year cycle for a kit manuacturer is about right to keep buying punters interested. If it was Adidas I'd suggest longer though.

If Hibs have got the best financial deal posible then that's good, but its also important that team is dressed well.

Joma look like they are going down the funny collar route with their latest release which doesnt bode well:

https://www.footyheadlines.com/2024/05/hoffenheim-24-25-home-kit.html

I know there are people who dont care about Adidas but there is a reason so many people clamour for their return to Hibs. The 3 home and 3 away they produced from 87-92 are by far and away the best kits we've had since branded strips became a thing.

They are producing some brilliant kits now, and have proved will do it for a club of our size as per their deal with Aberdeen. I'll just have to be in a huff about it until the next decade now :boo hoo:

Is their deal with Aberdeen a direct manufacturer or one of those third party outsourced type deals we had with Nike a few years back?

[LaMotta]

Is their deal with Aberdeen a direct manufacturer or one of those third party outsourced type deals we had with Nike a few years back?

It's a direct one. They have had some great kits. This years is cracking too, def not a template.

[Trinity Hibee]

Think I’m just a kit snob. I see **** teams wearing Joma and their badge just isn’t worthy of being on the Hibs kit in my mind.

[Stairway 2 7]

Think I’m just a kit snob. I see **** teams wearing Joma and their badge just isn’t worthy of being on the Hibs kit in my mind.

Atalanta last night were decent

[Winston Ingram]

Think I’m just a kit snob. I see **** teams wearing Joma and their badge just isn’t worthy of being on the Hibs kit in my mind.

I think it’s decent brand. It’s not Nike or Adidas but clubs like Anderlect, Hoffenheim, Norwich, Atalanta, Verona, Torino, Villarreal, Swansea & Trabzonspor all use them.

[marinello59]

Think I’m just a kit snob. I see **** teams wearing Joma and their badge just isn’t worthy of being on the Hibs kit in my mind.

Given the way we have played over the past couple of seasons we may be looking to George at Asda next time around. :greengrin

[Itsnoteasy]

Given the way we have played over the past couple of seasons we may be looking to George at Asda next time around. :greengrin

I was more thinking Aldi middle aisle bargains.

[Alex Trager]

Think I’m just a kit snob. I see **** teams wearing Joma and their badge just isn’t worthy of being on the Hibs kit in my mind.

Atalanta were in Joma on Wed.

They won the Europa League.

Would ‘t mind being that ***** tbh.

[tamig]

Think I’m just a kit snob. I see **** teams wearing Joma and their badge just isn’t worthy of being on the Hibs kit in my mind.

Not only a kit snob but a football snob clearly. Where do you think we sit in the world football pecking order currently? If the brand is good enough for clubs of a higher standing than ours, surely its not something any of us should be looking down our noses at. There are a few more on this thread who are also of the same view as yourself sadly.

[mcohibs]

Can’t remember Le Coq Sportif being much of a big hitter when they made our shirts, yet some of those kits are looked back on as iconic amongst the support.

I think it’s some of their partnerships with Scottish teams that put people off Joma. A lot of League 1 and 2 clubs. And to be honest quite a lot of junior, amateur teams also. We’re certainly the biggest of their clubs in Scotland.

[lugz]

The biggest positive for me with Joma is we get an input into how the shirts look, you're not just getting a standard nike/Adidas template. This could really pay off for the anniversary shirt.

[Trinity Hibee]

Not only a kit snob but a football snob clearly. Where do you think we sit in the world football pecking order currently? If the brand is good enough for clubs of a higher standing than ours, surely its not something any of us should be looking down our noses at. There are a few more on this thread who are also of the same view as yourself sadly.

😂😂 my word

[SaulGoodman]

I think it’s decent brand. It’s not Nike or Adidas but clubs like Anderlect, Hoffenheim, Norwich, Atalanta, Verona, Torino, Villarreal, Swansea & Trabzonspor all use them.

Let’s not forget Dunbar Utd.

[Dalianwanda]

Let’s not forget Dunbar Utd.

And the mighty Sligo Rovers

[hibee-boys]

Couldn’t give 2 hoots who makes the strip, I’m a grown adult😂 As long as the club are picking up the best commercial deal I’d be fine with George from Asda🤷🏼

[LaMotta]

Couldn’t give 2 hoots who makes the strip, I’m a grown adult�� As long as the club are picking up the best commercial deal I’d be fine with George from Asda����

Every year, without fail, someone comes on the clearly titled new Hibs kit thread to tell us that they dont care what the new kit looks like. :hilarious

I'd expect a bit more common sense from a grown adult.:greengrin

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[Rick Rude]

Would have loved to read the threads on here if we had went with Adidas and people realised it was £70 a shirt. No doubt there'd have been post after post about Kensell and the Gordons ripping off the fans and destroying the club.

Instead we've got the less fashionable Joma who give us far more control over design and far more fan friendly pricing.

[LaMotta]

The biggest positive for me with Joma is we get an input into how the shirts look, you're not just getting a standard nike/Adidas template. This could really pay off for the anniversary shirt.

Aberdeen have had input into their designs with Adidas.

[supermcginn]

Would have loved to read the threads on here if we had went with Adidas and people realised it was £70 a shirt. No doubt there'd have been post after post about Kensell and the Gordons ripping off the fans and destroying the club.

Instead we've got the less fashionable Joma who give us far more control over design and far more fan friendly pricing.

I'd much rather pay 70 quid for a Hibs Adidas shirt than 50 odd quid for a poor brand like Joma.

[Gatecrasher]

Would have loved to read the threads on here if we had went with Adidas and people realised it was £70 a shirt. No doubt there'd have been post after post about Kensell and the Gordons ripping off the fans and destroying the club.

Instead we've got the less fashionable Joma who give us far more control over design and far more fan friendly pricing.

The tops aren't far off that at the moment to be fair.

I don't mind Joma, they have done some I like but others I don't.

[LaMotta]

Would have loved to read the threads on here if we had went with Adidas and people realised it was £70 a shirt. No doubt there'd have been post after post about Kensell and the Gordons ripping off the fans and destroying the club.

Instead we've got the less fashionable Joma who give us far more control over design and far more fan friendly pricing.


There was a 3 pound difference between the Adidas Aberdeen shirt (£68) and the Hibs Joma top (£65) this season. I'm pretty sure no one would give a toss at paying a couple of extra quid if they got a strip being made by the greatest Hibs strip maker of the modern era.

As for control over design, as said above, Aberdeen have had input to their designs with Adidas. They had a 120th anniversary design kit a few years ago, they have also had a throwback to their 82/83 Cup winners cup kits and next season is a version of their 1990 cup winning kit. All really good shirts.

Having control over the designs doesn't really help though if the manufacturer makes poor strips - as Hibs proved with Macron.

[LaMotta]

I'd much rather pay 70 quid for a Hibs Adidas shirt than 50 odd quid for a poor brand like Joma.

:agree: and the reality was this season you were paying £65 for a Joma kit and £68 for an Adidas one. :cb

[Rick Rude]

There was a 3 pound difference between the Adidas Aberdeen shirt (£68) and the Hibs Joma top (£65) this season. I'm pretty sure no one would give a toss at paying a couple of extra quid if they got a strip being made by the greatest Hibs strip maker of the modern era.

As for control over design, as said above, Aberdeen have had input to their designs with Adidas. They had a 120th anniversary design kit a few years ago, they have also had a throwback to their 82/83 Cup winners cup kits and next season is a version of their 1990 cup winning kit. All really good shirts.

Having control over the designs doesn't really help though if the manufacturer makes poor strips - as Hibs proved with Macron.

I take it back then, I thought the shirts were only £50 when they came out this year 😂

[LaMotta]

I take it back then, I thought the shirts were only £50 when they came out this year ��

Its a scandal either way at nearly 70 quid!!

The good thing with most Adidas kits is that you can get perfect versions from China for under 20 quid. They do Aberdeeen ones for example.

[bod]

Man City’s next seasons adult top is £80 or £85 for long sleeved, an short sleeved authentic type in a box will set you back but £120 for long sleeve without the box

[mcohibs]

Man City’s next seasons adult top is £80 or £85 for long sleeved, an short sleeved authentic type in a box will set you back but £120 for long sleeve without the box

That court case won’t pay itself…

[JohnM1875]

Its a scandal either way at nearly 70 quid!!

The good thing with most Adidas kits is that you can get perfect versions from China for under 20 quid. They do Aberdeeen ones for example.

Aye, nearly £70 is insane.

Though, a football top is never going to be the height of fashion, so I just wait til the end of season sale to get them, sure it means you end up with last seasons top. Saying that, I bought the black and mint away one right away.

[bod]

That court case won’t pay itself…

Will they be cheaper if they win & have used dingy brown ?

[hibee-boys]

Every year, without fail, someone comes on the clearly titled new Hibs kit thread to tell us that they dont care what the new kit looks like. :hilarious

I'd expect a bit more common sense from a grown adult.:greengrin

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I’m very interested in what the kit looks like, just ambivalent around the strip manufacturer. I find the debate around manufacturers very amusing so I’ll keep tuning in😎

[darwenhibby]

I bet Hibs make more £ per shirt sale than Aberdeen do
And Hibs will sell more shirts than Aberdeen
That will be one of the reasons we stick with Joma

[LaMotta]

I bet Hibs make more £ per shirt sale than Aberdeen do
And Hibs will sell more shirts than Aberdeen
That will be one of the reasons we stick with Joma

There's no way of knowing either of these things.

[Ship of Hope]

There's no way of knowing either of these things.

There is no way of knowing that is not correct also. I would have expected the club would have negotiated the best possible deal to generate revenue though (it is the one area bk gets some credit for). FWIW on that basis I would tend to agree with the previous poster. The price of replica strips is criminal no matter the supplier. I have also quite liked most of the Joma strips to date and hopefully this years will be decent. I honestly could not care who supplies the strips. It is all about maximising the revenue to be able to put a better team on the park.

[Kaiser_Sauzee]

I’m very interested in what the kit looks like, just ambivalent around the strip manufacturer. I find the debate around manufacturers very amusing so I’ll keep tuning in😎

Same. “I’ll wear a honking template strip as long as it’s got a wee Adidas, Nike or Puma logo on it”.

[LaMotta]

There is no way of knowing that is not correct also. I would have expected the club would have negotiated the best possible deal to generate revenue though (it is the one area bk gets some credit for). FWIW on that basis I would tend to agree with the previous poster. The price of replica strips is criminal no matter the supplier. I have also quite liked most of the Joma strips to date and hopefully this years will be decent. I honestly could not care who supplies the strips. It is all about maximising the revenue to be able to put a better team on the park.

Does that mean you think Aberdeen haven't negotiated the best deal possible to maximise their revenue?

Their overall revenue has been a fair bit higher than Hibs for some time now.

[LaMotta]

Same. “I’ll wear a honking template strip as long as it’s got a wee Adidas, Nike or Puma logo on it”.

The Hibs strip is unique whatever template it goes on. Notwithstanding that, clubs can get bespoke kits with Adidas and Nike etc.

Macron strips were were not templates, they had Hibs input, and they were crap. "I'll wear a honking Hibs strip as long as its got a "bespoke" design".

[CapitalGreen]

The Hibs strip is unique whatever template it goes on. Notwithstanding that, clubs can get bespoke kits with Adidas and Nike etc.

Macron strips were were not templates, they had Hibs input, and they were crap. "I'll wear a honking Hibs strip as long as it’s got a "bespoke" design".

We no longer have Leeann Dempster in charge of designing the kits so that’s probably a factor in that.

[Spudster]

As for control over design, as said above, Aberdeen have had input to their designs with Adidas. They had a 120th anniversary design kit a few years ago, they have also had a throwback to their 82/83 Cup winners cup kits and next season is a version of their 1990 cup winning kit. All really good shirts.

Helps that one of the kit designers at Adidas is from Aberdeen. He'd been suggesting the Northern Lights kit for a few seasons I'd heard.

[LaMotta]

We no longer have Leeann Dempster in charge of designing the kits so that’s probably a factor in that.

Did she design them?! Wasnt aware it was her specifically.

Wonder who was to blame for the shocker stadium kit last year??

[CapitalGreen]

Did she design them?! Wasnt aware it was her specifically.

Wonder who was to blame for the shocker stadium kit last year??

She used to travel over to Macron HQ in Italy each spring to sort the kits for the following season. She had a close relationship with Macron having been their first Scottish client while she was Motherwell CEO.

When LD left, Peter Burt was promoted to brand manager which coincided with the start of the Joma deal and he assumed responsibility for the kit designs. He left over 2 years ago to take up a role at Spurs so not sure if he was involved with the stadium kit.

[matty_f]

Did she design them?! Wasnt aware it was her specifically.

Wonder who was to blame for the shocker stadium kit last year??

The Macron strip we had in the season that ended with the 5-5 was a beauty.

[CentreLine]

Given the strip will run in to 2025 it has to give a nod to our early strips.

[Pretty Boy]

Given the strip will run in to 2025 it has to give a nod to our early strips.

Nope. That will be season 25/26. We were founded in August 1875 so the 150th anniversary should run in line with the anniversary of our first 'season'.

[Glory Lurker]

Nope. That will be season 25/26. We were founded in August 1875 so the 150th anniversary should run in line with the anniversary of our first 'season'.

I fully agree with you, but wouldn't trust our lot to not go for a history-ignoring manipulatve money grab.

[LaMotta]

She used to travel over to Macron HQ in Italy each spring to sort the kits for the following season. She had a close relationship with Macron having been their first Scottish client while she was Motherwell CEO.

When LD left, Peter Burt was promoted to brand manager which coincided with the start of the Joma deal and he assumed responsibility for the kit designs. He left over 2 years ago to take up a role at Spurs so not sure if he was involved with the stadium kit.

Interesting ta.

First Joma home and away kits were really good so fair play to him for that.

[LaMotta]

The Macron strip we had in the season that ended with the 5-5 was a beauty.

The best of the Macron kits for sure, still had a silly collar though!

[KWJ]

Enjoyed the Joma kits overall. Really liked this season's 2nd and 3rd tops but it's a shame the store never had enough of them in L, XL, XXL that they've not been available in the shop since about Christmas, maybe earlier.

[04Sauzee]

Enjoyed the Joma kits overall. Really liked this season's 2nd and 3rd tops but it's a shame the store never had enough of them in L, XL, XXL that they've not been available in the shop since about Christmas, maybe earlier.

I got a home top made for the more Portly at the Aberdeen game.

[worcesterhibby]

Some half decent Hibs style template kits available out there. Not suggesting they are good enough for main Hibs shirt but great if you have a 5 a side or sunday league team.

Nice Adidas one but can't post a pic...link is here https://www.prodirectsport.com/soccer/p/adidas-estro-19-jersey-bold-green-mens-football-teamwear-195039/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwgdayBhBQEiwAXhMxtmFqW5XP-fzq4QPRwW8Q7luWaSy6D3YKD6SK_-NbxckIENx4otWa0RoCGW4QAvD_BwE

https://www.prodirectsport.com/soccer/p/adidas-estro-19-jersey-bold-green-mens-football-teamwear-195039/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwgdayBhBQEiwAXhMxtmFqW5XP-fzq4QPRwW8Q7luWaSy6D3YKD6SK_-NbxckIENx4otWa0RoCGW4QAvD_BwE

https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S0df0d0d37d8c4f31bbc896f2805a1c79G.jpg_640x640Q90. jpg_.webp

https://scorpionsportsshop.co.uk/cdn/shop/products/scorpion-sports-football-shirts-apollo-emerald-white.jpg?v=1660676980

https://www.umbro.co.uk/uploads/images/products/verylarge/umbro_vierjersey_159108815565712UEHE_1.jpg

[worcesterhibby]

I'd love an away/3rd shirt that looked like this Chelsea Shirt but with purple instead of red.

https://images.footballfanatics.com/chelsea/chelsea-1974-third-shirt_ss5_p-13383129+pv-1+u-g69uyhc1wnqnvdvc3a8k+v-inybxloutln35z3vrnkg.jpg?_hv=2&w=900

[Trinity Hibee]

Some half decent Hibs style template kits available out there. Not suggesting they are good enough for main Hibs shirt but great if you have a 5 a side or sunday league team.

Nice Adidas one but can't post a pic...link is here https://www.prodirectsport.com/soccer/p/adidas-estro-19-jersey-bold-green-mens-football-teamwear-195039/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwgdayBhBQEiwAXhMxtmFqW5XP-fzq4QPRwW8Q7luWaSy6D3YKD6SK_-NbxckIENx4otWa0RoCGW4QAvD_BwE

https://www.prodirectsport.com/soccer/p/adidas-estro-19-jersey-bold-green-mens-football-teamwear-195039/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwgdayBhBQEiwAXhMxtmFqW5XP-fzq4QPRwW8Q7luWaSy6D3YKD6SK_-NbxckIENx4otWa0RoCGW4QAvD_BwE

https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S0df0d0d37d8c4f31bbc896f2805a1c79G.jpg_640x640Q90. jpg_.webp

https://scorpionsportsshop.co.uk/cdn/shop/products/scorpion-sports-football-shirts-apollo-emerald-white.jpg?v=1660676980

https://www.umbro.co.uk/uploads/images/products/verylarge/umbro_vierjersey_159108815565712UEHE_1.jpg

The Umbro one is lovely

[Jones28]

The Umbro one is lovely

It is.

[LaMotta]

Austin FC from the MLS have an amazing away Hibs style kit, similar to our ones from late 80's early 90's.

https://www.kxan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2024/04/GettyImages-2149906782.jpg?w=1280https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Fm6wgdlF8Pjhg1PX5LXV5A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTY0MDtoPTQyNw--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_gannett_aggregated_707/a5b965ad4f65caad62b4c5cc59b3299c

[LaMotta]

https://images.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/Product%20Creatives/adidas%20Creative/2024%20MLS%20Season/Image%20Swipe%20Through/Austin%20FC_7hE8Bji6p.webp?updatedAt=1707747848412 https://www.footballshirtculture.com/images/cwgallery/2137-austin-fc-2024-25-adidas-away-kit/2137_austin_fc_2024_25_adidas_away_kit_c.jpeg

[Vault Boy]

https://images.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/Product%20Creatives/adidas%20Creative/2024%20MLS%20Season/Image%20Swipe%20Through/Austin%20FC_7hE8Bji6p.webp?updatedAt=1707747848412 https://www.footballshirtculture.com/images/cwgallery/2137-austin-fc-2024-25-adidas-away-kit/2137_austin_fc_2024_25_adidas_away_kit_c.jpeg

That is an absolute belter

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

As long as the home is green with white sleeve and the away is purple, I’ll be happy enough


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[04Sauzee]

Austin FC from the MLS have an amazing away Hibs style kit, similar to our ones from late 80's early 90's.

https://www.kxan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2024/04/GettyImages-2149906782.jpg?w=1280https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Fm6wgdlF8Pjhg1PX5LXV5A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTY0MDtoPTQyNw--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_gannett_aggregated_707/a5b965ad4f65caad62b4c5cc59b3299c

I really really like that, think I prefer the green shorts

[McSwanky]

No word on release dates yet? Thought they might have put something in their 'key dates' communication yesterday...

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[Heisenberg]

https://images.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/Product%20Creatives/adidas%20Creative/2024%20MLS%20Season/Image%20Swipe%20Through/Austin%20FC_7hE8Bji6p.webp?updatedAt=1707747848412 https://www.footballshirtculture.com/images/cwgallery/2137-austin-fc-2024-25-adidas-away-kit/2137_austin_fc_2024_25_adidas_away_kit_c.jpeg

Something like that would sell better than anything Joma or Macron have given us in my opinion, wouldn’t matter a jot if it was a standard template job.

[LancsHibs]

Austin FC from the MLS have an amazing away Hibs style kit, similar to our ones from late 80's early 90's.

https://www.kxan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2024/04/GettyImages-2149906782.jpg?w=1280https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Fm6wgdlF8Pjhg1PX5LXV5A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTY0MDtoPTQyNw--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_gannett_aggregated_707/a5b965ad4f65caad62b4c5cc59b3299c

Reverse that and were sorted💚

[Paulie Walnuts]

Something like that would sell better than anything Joma or Macron have given us in my opinion, wouldn’t matter a jot if it was a standard template job.

Said it before, but our top is so unique that even as a standard template strip, it would be so different to majority of teams. The standard template stuff is more of an issue if you’re Aberdeen, Rangers, St Johnstone etc and you’ve just got a boring one colour kit.

That Austin kit would be outstanding as a Hibs kit.

[04Sauzee]

Cant be long now , was about 13th June last year we launched our new kit

[.Sean.]

Reverse that and were sorted💚
Nope, a Hib kit shouldn’t have white shoulders IMO

[LaMotta]

Nope, a Hib kit shouldn’t have white shoulders IMO

The Adidas skol cup winning kit with the white shoulders was our greatest ever kit IMO.

[BlackSheep]

Nope, a Hib kit shouldn’t have white shoulders IMO

It’s like saying Arsenal should never have white shoulders either….

What a boring world we would live in if we didn’t mix it up a wee bit, nothing wrong with the white shoulders. Makes the kit look a little more modern too.

[.Sean.]

It’s like saying Arsenal should never have white shoulders either….

What a boring world we would live in if we didn’t mix it up a wee bit, nothing wrong with the white shoulders. Makes the kit look a little more modern too.
Every Arsenal top I’ve seen with white shoulders, including their new one, have been shockers, as have the vast majority of Hibs ones. Just my option however

[Hibby70]

Been told that the home top has black accents in it and the away is black. Same person also said that he heard Taylor Swift is pregnant and will announce at Murrayfield so I'm taking it with a pinch of salt.

[Pretty Boy]

Every Arsenal top I’ve seen with white shoulders, including their new one, have been shockers, as have the vast majority of Hibs ones. Just my option however

I agree.

The white shoulders things only really started in the 80s for Hibs and carried on in a big way through too much of the the 90s and 00s. Le Coq Sportif were particularly big on it and it's no surprise to me that the 2 best kits they produced for us didn't have white shoulders.

Controversially I don't really think the Skol Cup winning kit is all that. I get why it's iconic; Adidas, no sponsor, off the back of beating Mercer, won a cup in it...... but as a kit in it's own right I'm not that keen; the white socks alone put me off. The Adidas kit that preceded it was better as was the Umbro kit from 83-85 imo.

For me green should always be the prominent feature in a Hibs kit. When you start adding flashes of white on the shoulders, white socks etc. you enter that territory that Celtic are often in; it becomes a predominantly white kit with a bit of green rather than a green kit with a bit of white; LCS tried to counteract that with green shorts which is also sacrilege.

The home kit should be simple and classic every time. A couple of subtle features to elevate it but green with white sleeves only, white shorts and predominantly green socks every time. Do whatever with the away and 3rd; there is no real tradition there.

[Trinity Hibee]

Been told that the home top has black accents in it and the away is black. Same person also said that he heard Taylor Swift is pregnant and will announce at Murrayfield so I'm taking it with a pinch of salt.

Black accents would be good. Looked good on the adidas shirts.

[ElginHibee]

Same person also said that he heard Taylor Swift is pregnant and will announce at Murrayfield so I'm taking it with a pinch of salt.

Never something I expected to see in a Hibs strip discussion. :greengrin

[CapitalGreen]

Never something I expected to see in a Hibs strip discussion. :greengrin

It’ll make sense when you hear who the father is 😦

[LaMotta]

Every Arsenal top I’ve seen with white shoulders, including their new one, have been shockers, as have the vast majority of Hibs ones. Just my option however


I agree.

The white shoulders things only really started in the 80s for Hibs and carried on in a big way through too much of the the 90s and 00s. Le Coq Sportif were particularly big on it and it's no surprise to me that the 2 best kits they produced for us didn't have white shoulders.

Controversially I don't really think the Skol Cup winning kit is all that. I get why it's iconic; Adidas, no sponsor, off the back of beating Mercer, won a cup in it...... but as a kit in it's own right I'm not that keen; the white socks alone put me off. The Adidas kit that preceded it was better as was the Umbro kit from 83-85 imo.

For me green should always be the prominent feature in a Hibs kit. When you start adding flashes of white on the shoulders, white socks etc. you enter that territory that Celtic are often in; it becomes a predominantly white kit with a bit of green rather than a green kit with a bit of white; LCS tried to counteract that with green shorts which is also sacrilege.

The home kit should be simple and classic every time. A couple of subtle features to elevate it but green with white sleeves only, white shorts and predominantly green socks every time. Do whatever with the away and 3rd; there is no real tradition there.

There was a poll of best Hibs strips on Twitter a while back and the 91/92 strip won by a mile. Everyone has different opinions of course but the price the 91/92 shirt goes for also points to it being the most popular ever.

There is a reason Arsenal and Hibs vary the white on the sleeves to stop the kit becoming too boring as per Celtic who struggle to justify changes to their strips. People would moan if the kit was too similar every year.

I'd go one step further and have us for one season only wear a reverse of our home strip. It's of little use as an away shirt but it looks amazing. Would love that for a change.

[superfurryhibby]

Every Arsenal top I’ve seen with white shoulders, including their new one, have been shockers, as have the vast majority of Hibs ones. Just my option however

Got to agree. I don't like white shoulders or any black piping on the top. Equally, I prefer green socks, with white tops. I also lament the demise of long sleeved tops, not sure why they are out of fashion, but they're much nicer than adding a white lycra type thing underneath.

[Springbank]

It’ll make sense when you hear who the father is 😦

Leigh Griffiths

[babahibs]

Leigh Griffiths

I was just about to say that :greengrin

[BlackSheep]

Every Arsenal top I’ve seen with white shoulders, including their new one, have been shockers, as have the vast majority of Hibs ones. Just my option however

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, I won’t deny you that…

[BlackSheep]

It’ll make sense when you hear who the father is 😦

Boyler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😂

[.Sean.]

I agree.

The white shoulders things only really started in the 80s for Hibs and carried on in a big way through too much of the the 90s and 00s. Le Coq Sportif were particularly big on it and it's no surprise to me that the 2 best kits they produced for us didn't have white shoulders.

Controversially I don't really think the Skol Cup winning kit is all that. I get why it's iconic; Adidas, no sponsor, off the back of beating Mercer, won a cup in it...... but as a kit in it's own right I'm not that keen; the white socks alone put me off. The Adidas kit that preceded it was better as was the Umbro kit from 83-85 imo.

For me green should always be the prominent feature in a Hibs kit. When you start adding flashes of white on the shoulders, white socks etc. you enter that territory that Celtic are often in; it becomes a predominantly white kit with a bit of green rather than a green kit with a bit of white; LCS tried to counteract that with green shorts which is also sacrilege.

The home kit should be simple and classic every time. A couple of subtle features to elevate it but green with white sleeves only, white shorts and predominantly green socks every time. Do whatever with the away and 3rd; there is no real tradition there.
Completely agree re green shorts not being anywhere near a Hibs home kit but I quite like the white socks now and again

[mutley]

So, we are going to stay with Joma until 2029/30 season


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[Hibby70]

Generations kit? Hint on Facebook site to the design with embossed logos/text?

[Brightside]

Generations kit? Hint on Facebook site to the design with embossed logos/text?

That's just the Season Ticket PR. No way will that be on the strip - will be awful.

[Mcbizz1998]

I am never in the know, so I'm milking this one!

I have it on very good authority that the away kit (or maybe 3rd kit) is purple and has stripes.

[scuttle]

I am never in the know, so I'm milking this one!

I have it on very good authority that the away kit (or maybe 3rd kit) is purple and has stripes.

Wheres that Daffy Duck GIF

[nonshinyfinish]

Wheres that Daffy Duck GIF

Hold fire, "purple and has stripes" could mean anything. Could be purple and maroon stripes.

[Since452]

Completely agree re green shorts not being anywhere near a Hibs home kit but I quite like the white socks now and again

White shorts and white socks looks brilliant imo.

[LaMotta]

White shorts and white socks looks brilliant imo.

:agree: Tremendous

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GM6NqgAXsAArjHZ.jpg:largehttps://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/pYIAAOSwINRgr4ak/s-l1200.webp

[raeburnhibs]

:agree: Tremendous

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GM6NqgAXsAArjHZ.jpg:largehttps://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/pYIAAOSwINRgr4ak/s-l1200.webp
Adidas is just cooler than Joma, by about 1000% Even on Brian Hamilton

[Eyrie]

:agree: Tremendous

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GM6NqgAXsAArjHZ.jpg:largehttps://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/pYIAAOSwINRgr4ak/s-l1200.webp

Dalglish was tremendous but not tremendous enough to make up for having Hamilton and white shoulders in the same post.

[Brightside]

I am never in the know, so I'm milking this one!

I have it on very good authority that the away kit (or maybe 3rd kit) is purple and has stripes.

3rd. Away kit is all white.

[04Sauzee]

3rd. Away kit is all white.

Without trying to sound a daftie, when you say all white do you actually mean all white? Top, shorts and socks?

[Brightside]

Without trying to sound a daftie, when you say all white do you actually mean all white? Top, shorts and socks?

Not sure. Just heard all green home, all white away.

[LaMotta]

Adidas is just cooler than Joma, by about 1000% Even on Brian Hamilton

:agree::cb

[WellingtonHibby]

:agree::cb

Template pish nowadays. Even the top tier nations get a modified template. Aberdeen and Nott Forest had the same shirt this year. Not for me

[Aldo]

Adidas is just cooler than Joma, by about 1000% Even on Brian Hamilton

I take it you realise that’s not Brian Hamilton??

[stantonhibby]

I take it you realise that’s not Brian Hamilton??

It is Brian Hamilton

[WellingtonHibby]

It is Brian Hamilton

No I'M Brian Hamilton

[04Sauzee]

I take it you realise that’s not Brian Hamilton??

I had it as Brian Hamilton, who is it?

[Iain G]

I had it as Brian Hamilton, who is it?

Tommy McIntyre

[leith lynx]

I take it you realise that’s not Brian Hamilton??

100% Brian Hamilton.

[Dibben]

100% Brian Hamilton.

It is Brian Hamilton 👍🏻😀

[DIXIHIBS]

Tommy McIntyre

Brian Hamilton

[Eyrie]

Tommy McIntyre

I think you're ever so slightly outnumbered on that :wink:

[LaMotta]

Template pish nowadays. Even the top tier nations get a modified template. Aberdeen and Nott Forest had the same shirt this year. Not for me


Their strips were not the same. Forest had white stripes & collar, Aberdeen had Gold. That makes them different. They have different sponsors and different badges too. They both have red material in the main because that is their colours. And most importantly - they were both excellent strips that were popular with their fans.

It's the most laughable argument you can get for not wanting a strip to say it's from a template. I mean so ***in what. We were the only club in the world last year with that unique Joma design and it was absolutely horrific.

[Steve-O]

I take it you realise that’s not Brian Hamilton??

Posts that aged badly…

[WellingtonHibby]

Their strips were not the same. Forest had white stripes & collar, Aberdeen had Gold. That makes them different. They have different sponsors and different badges too. They both have red material in the main because that is their colours. And most importantly - they were both excellent strips that were popular with their fans.



It's the most laughable argument you can get for not wanting a strip to say it's from a template. I mean so ***in what. We were the only club in the world last year with that unique Joma design and it was absolutely horrific.


You understand the word "template" right? A base item which cab be modified to suit?

Do you think I was asserting the badges were the same? That they had the same sponsors? Good grief.

[Aldo]

I must be having a Grey moment or even a whoosh moment here. Kenny Dalglish in that photo

[LeithMike]

I must be having a Grey moment or even a whoosh moment here. Kenny Dalglish in that photo

Me too. Never in my life would I thought Brian Hamilton could be mistaken for Kenny Dalglish.


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[raeburnhibs]

I must be having a Grey moment or even a whoosh moment here. Kenny Dalglish in that photo

you are seeing two photos right? Dalglish in one and Brian Hamilton in the other

[Aldo]

you are seeing two photos right? Dalgleish in one and Brian Hamilton in the other

Ah right. No I’m on seeing one photo. Make sense now. Thanks

[LaMotta]

You understand the word "template" right? A base item which cab be modified to suit?

Do you think I was asserting the badges were the same? That they had the same sponsors? Good grief.


Right exactly, so why would having a football strip as a template be a negative? What is it about not having a template that would make a strip so much better?

[Pretty Boy]

Right exactly, so why would having a football strip as a template be a negative? What is it about not having a template that would make a strip so much better?

I think the issue is there are templates and there are templates.

I remember Dundee Utd wearing a kit with a black V on the chest about 3 seasons after Man Utd had the same kit. Same with Aberdeen in their Nike days and even their early kits with Adidas. The kit with the big exaggerated white collar and centralised Adidas logo was worn by about 100 teams that season. When Hibs have had templates in relatively recent times they have generally been crap. The bottle green Nike park template that we had to come up with some nonsensical marketing campaign about the Famous Five. The Puma kit with the slope marketing about 2 seasons after the top Puma teams like Spurs had all moved on. The black Nike away kit in 2014 that was exactly the same as a Man Utd away kit from a season or 2 earlier. Even the purple away kit the season we won the Scottish Cup was just a generic off the shelf kit based on one Man City had worn the season before, at least 2 amateur teams in Edinburgh had the exact same kit, that just feels a bit tinpot.

Stuff like that won't sit well with fans because it feels lazy and like you are very much an afterthought. It's not templates themselves that are the issue, it's more that Hibs have generally been lumbered with the most generic of templates because of where we sit in the pecking order with the big companies. Worse still if you are a 3rd party deal. The Nike leisurewear kit was the worst example of that. Football badges are generally on the left and the manufacturers logo on the right. Half the gear in the Hibs shop those seasons was Avec, the other stuff had a Nike logo with a Hibs badge embroidered on the 'wrong' side and a 20% mark up added compared to the same jacket or T shirt in the Nike Outlet at Straiton.

[LaMotta]

I think the issue is there are templates and there are templates.

I remember Dundee Utd wearing a kit with a black V on the chest about 3 seasons after Man Utd had the same kit. Same with Aberdeen in their Nike days and even their early kits with Adidas. The kit with the big exaggerated white collar and centralised Adidas logo was worn by about 100 teams that season. When Hibs have had templates in relatively recent times they have generally been crap. The bottle green Nike park template that we had to come up with some nonsensical marketing campaign about the Famous Five. The Puma kit with the slope marketing about 2 seasons after the top Puma teams like Spurs had all moved on. The black Nike away kit in 2014 that was exactly the same as a Man Utd away kit from a season or 2 earlier. Even the purple away kit the season we won the Scottish Cup was just a generic off the shelf kit based on one Man City had worn the season before, at least 2 amateur teams in Edinburgh had the exact same kit, that just feels a bit tinpot.

Stuff like that won't sit well with fans because it feels lazy and like you are very much an afterthought. It's not templates themselves that are the issue, it's more that Hibs have generally been lumbered with the most generic of templates because of where we sit in the pecking order with the big companies. Worse still if you are a 3rd party deal. The Nike leisurewear kit was the worst example of that. Football badges are generally on the left and the manufacturers logo on the right. Half the gear in the Hibs shop those seasons was Avec, the other stuff had a Nike logo with a Hibs badge embroidered on the 'wrong' side and a 20% mark up added compared to the same jacket or T shirt in the Nike Outlet at Straiton.

Thats all fair comment. I would still rather have a half decent generic template than a shocking bespkoke designed kit though. The Purple away in 2016 was pretty popular as was the 2014 black away one. They were decent kits. But I do understand the gripes. Nike did however produce 2 brilliant home strips, plain and simple - 2015/16 cup win and the 2016/17 Championship win so overall were pretty good.

But ultimately Adidas aren't doing that now as the poster suggested - you wont get a teamwear template and that hasn't been the case for years. So when people instantly dismiss Adidas for that reason its not correct.They do have similar templates that clubs and national teams share but thats just part of the brands look. In 87/88 we had the same adidas template as Dundee United. Both ours and United strips were absolute classics. If people just dont like Adidas stuff then fair enough. But ive no doubt the reintroduction of Adidas would have been the most popular ever kits and I think it is short sighted to tie us to second tier brand like Joma for 6 more years. People will say its all about the best commercial deal and that is of course very important. But are people really saying the Joma deal will generate us anymore cash than Adidas at Aberdeen or Umbro at Hearts? A lot of chat about fans being bored at the prospect of Joma kits for years to come.

Some of the new Joma kits are honking with horrendous collars eg Ukraine and Romania's new euros kits. Really hope none of the new Hibs kits are in anyway similar. Some fans will say they dont care what strip Hibs wear, but I bet the majority of the players do. I think the quality and look of the Hibs strip is more important than some people make out.

[Pretty Boy]

Thats all fair comment. I would still rather have a half decent generic template than a shocking bespkoke designed kit though. The Purple away in 2016 was pretty popular as was the 2014 black away one. They were decent kits. But I do understand the gripes. Nike did however produce 2 brilliant home strips, plain and simple - 2015/16 cup win and the 2016/17 Championship win so overall were pretty good.

But ultimately Adidas aren't doing that now as the poster suggested - you wont get a teamwear template and that hasn't been the case for years. So when people instantly dismiss Adidas for that reason its not correct.They do have similar templates that clubs and national teams share but thats just part of the brands look. In 87/88 we had the same adidas template as Dundee United. Both ours and United strips were absolute classics. If people just dont like Adidas stuff then fair enough. But ive no doubt the reintroduction of Adidas would have been the most popular ever kits and I think it is short sighted to tie us to second tier brand like Joma for 6 more years. People will say its all about the best commercial deal and that is of course very important. But are people really saying the Joma deal will generate us anymore cash than Adidas at Aberdeen or Umbro at Hearts? A lot of chat about fans being bored at the prospect of Joma kits for years to come.

Some of the new Joma kits are honking with horrendous collars eg Ukraine and Romania's new euros kits. Really hope none of the new Hibs kits are in anyway similar. Some fans will say they dont care what strip Hibs wear, but I bet the majority of the players do. I think the quality and look of the Hibs strip is more important than some people make out.

Aye I'd definitely rather have Adidas than Joma for the next 6 years. No argument there.

[Trinity Hibee]

Thats all fair comment. I would still rather have a half decent generic template than a shocking bespkoke designed kit though. The Purple away in 2016 was pretty popular as was the 2014 black away one. They were decent kits. But I do understand the gripes. Nike did however produce 2 brilliant home strips, plain and simple - 2015/16 cup win and the 2016/17 Championship win so overall were pretty good.

But ultimately Adidas aren't doing that now as the poster suggested - you wont get a teamwear template and that hasn't been the case for years. So when people instantly dismiss Adidas for that reason its not correct.They do have similar templates that clubs and national teams share but thats just part of the brands look. In 87/88 we had the same adidas template as Dundee United. Both ours and United strips were absolute classics. If people just dont like Adidas stuff then fair enough. But ive no doubt the reintroduction of Adidas would have been the most popular ever kits and I think it is short sighted to tie us to second tier brand like Joma for 6 more years. People will say its all about the best commercial deal and that is of course very important. But are people really saying the Joma deal will generate us anymore cash than Adidas at Aberdeen or Umbro at Hearts? A lot of chat about fans being bored at the prospect of Joma kits for years to come.

Some of the new Joma kits are honking with horrendous collars eg Ukraine and Romania's new euros kits. Really hope none of the new Hibs kits are in anyway similar. Some fans will say they dont care what strip Hibs wear, but I bet the majority of the players do. I think the quality and look of the Hibs strip is more important than some people make out.

I’m fully in agreement with you but I believe Aberdeen are getting better designs as someone at adidas in the design area is from Aberdeen.

[LaMotta]

Aye I'd definitely rather have Adidas than Joma for the next 6 years. No argument there.

:aok:


I’m fully in agreement with you but I believe Aberdeen are getting better designs as someone at adidas in the design area is from Aberdeen.

:aok:

[PH91]

Strip mock up time again!

A few variations on an Adidas template from last year.

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[PH91]

This year's template.

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And a couple of older ones.

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[PH91]

Back to Joma, I reckon we will have a white kit this season.

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[Iain G]

I think you're ever so slightly outnumbered on that :wink:

Google is your friend!

[expresso]

I wonder if we’ll have a quite radical home kit this year then bounce back to a retro look for 150?

[Brightside]

I wonder if we’ll have a quite radical home kit this year then bounce back to a retro look for 150?

That’s next year

[bod]

I’m seeing Murdo McLeod

[BoomtownHibees]

That’s next year

That’s what the poster said. Something a bit wild this year and then a retro next year for the 150

[BoomtownHibees]

I’m seeing Murdo McLeod

Does his wife know?

[McSwanky]

Does his wife know?[emoji38]

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[LaMotta]

Google is your friend!

It's not your friend, because it's clearly Brian Hamilton in the picture. Doesn't even remotely look like Tommy McIntyre!

[LaMotta]

Does his wife know?

:hilarious

[Iain G]

It's not your friend, because it's clearly Brian Hamilton in the picture. Doesn't even remotely look like Tommy McIntyre!

Was Brian Hamilton real though?

[Eyrie]

Was Brian Hamilton real though?

Those of us who saw him play would say he was really something. But only because we're too polite to say what.

Despite that, we got a good fee when we sold him to Hearts.

[bod]

Does his wife know?

😂

[babahibs]

Brian Hamilton, still the invisible man.

[CD69]

https://imgur.com/a/MIj0ktk

[.Sean.]

https://imgur.com/a/MIj0ktk
All a Hibs kit ever needs to be but for some reason it seems too big of an ask

[Brizo]

Brian Hamilton, still the invisible man.

One of these players that apparently did a lot of "unseen work".

I was one of those that didn't see it :)

[Aldo]

All a Hibs kit ever needs to be but for some reason it seems too big of an ask

Indeed. Get it done Hibs and Joma.

[TrinityHFC]

All a Hibs kit ever needs to be but for some reason it seems too big of an ask

Fine in theory but the sane strip every year wouldn’t sell.

[LaMotta]

Was Brian Hamilton real though?


Those of us who saw him play would say he was really something. But only because we're too polite to say what.

Despite that, we got a good fee when we sold him to Hearts.


One of these players that apparently did a lot of "unseen work".

I was one of those that didn't see it :)

I definitely seen him lift a trophy at Hampden in a Hibs shirt. Not too many players I can say that for.:cb

[LaMotta]

https://imgur.com/a/MIj0ktk


All a Hibs kit ever needs to be but for some reason it seems too big of an ask


Indeed. Get it done Hibs and Joma.

Loooks like a cheap teamwear template that so many seem to be dead against. Hope it's better than that.

[Aldo]

Loooks like a cheap teamwear template that so many seem to be dead against. Hope it's better than that.

It’s a design/template from an app but it’s how a Hibs top should look. The concept is spot on.

Of course it should be better material

[LaMotta]

It’s a design/template from an app but it’s how a Hibs top should look. The concept is spot on.

Of course it should be better material

Not keen on the collar, prefer more white on the shoulders. This idea that there shouldnt ever be white in the shoulders of a Hibs shirt is a bit wide of the mark IMO given that of the 5 pieces of silverware ( 3 cups, 2 first division titles) Hibs have won in my lifetime, 4 have been won with white on the shoulders.

Either way saying a Hibs kit should be exactly like that image every year is just wrong. There should be variations so everyone gets something they like from time to time.

[LaMotta]

Fine in theory but the sane strip every year wouldn’t sell.

:agree:

[Aldo]

Not keen on the collar, prefer more white on the shoulders. This idea that there shouldnt ever be white in the shoulders of a Hibs shirt is a bit wide of the mark IMO given that of the 5 pieces of silverware ( 3 cups, 2 first division titles) Hibs have won in my lifetime, 4 have been won with white on the shoulders.

Either way saying a Hibs kit should be exactly like that image every year is just wrong. There should be variations so everyone gets something they like from time to time.

Show me where I said it should always be like that!

My opinion is that that design is really nice, simplistic and not overly complicated.

As for variations etc. that’s what 2nd and third strips could be for.

[LaMotta]

Show me where I said it should always be like that!

My opinion is that that design is really nice, simplistic and not overly complicated.

As for variations etc. that’s what 2nd and third strips could be for.

I never said you said it but people have been saying it.

As pointed out above the Hibs home top looking identical every year wouldn't be sensible.

[Aldo]

I never said you said it but people have been saying it.

As pointed out above the Hibs home top looking identical every year wouldn't be sensible.

Again it’s their opinion and fair dos folk like different things.

150th Anniversary strip could divide opinion.

[mutley]

All a Hibs kit ever needs to be but for some reason it seems too big of an ask


Agreed, 100%

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Fine in theory but the sane strip every year wouldn’t sell.

If a Hibs strip ever had Sane printed on the back of it it would sell very well. 🤭

[TrinityHFC]

If a Hibs strip ever had Sane printed on the back of it it would sell very well. 🤭

Oops!

[Latapy'sVolley]

Anyone know what the latest is with the club shop refurb and when it's expected to be finished?

[ElginHibee]

Anyone know what the latest is with the club shop refurb and when it's expected to be finished?

Back in town for two weeks, would be great if it opens soon. It will likely open three day after I fly out. [emoji3]


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[Hibees1973]

All a Hibs kit ever needs to be but for some reason it seems too big of an ask

100%.

Problem is when the marketing people get involved and sadly Kensell is one of them.

[TrinityHFC]

100%.

Problem is when the marketing people get involved and sadly Kensell is one of them.

I’d bet our kits have all been amongst the best selling ever in recent years so well done anyone involved. The same kit each year just wouldn’t work anymore. Even then we’d have different opinions on which collar, sleeve, sock combination is the right one, which shade of green we choose etc..

[babahibs]

100%.

Problem is when the marketing people get involved and sadly Kensell is one of them.

Jeez, a thread about the kit and you still get a dig in about Kensell, relentless.

[BlackSheep]

There’s usually a few folks around here that have some inside knowledge on the kits…. Where are they now? Or are they out of the loop….?
Now that Gray has been announced do we think more trivial matters such as our kit will take over the news at hibs?

[hibsjersey]

Was hoping the home kit would be revealed today.,
If I remember correctly- we usually always do so on a Friday?

[04Sauzee]

Was hoping the home kit would be revealed today.,
If I remember correctly- we usually always do so on a Friday?

Friday 16th June last year so perhaps next week?

[Pagan Hibernia]

No surprise they'd want to get the managerial issue sorted before releasing the kit.

I too expected something today but I'm sure it won't be long.

[Renfrew_Hibby]

With Kilmarnock revealing a couple of cracking strips the other day it now means the majority of Premiership clubs have now unveiled.
I would imagine that the kits would have been singed off ages ago. So what's the hold up?

[BegbieHSC]

With Kilmarnock revealing a couple of cracking strips the other day it now means the majority of Premiership clubs have now unveiled.
I would imagine that the kits would have been singed off ages ago. So what's the hold up?

I’m guessing when the shop can reopen. I know we’re getting a new retailer, but unsure when their contract kicks in, so I assume that’s the hold-up.

[ian cruise]

We're fans, we're impatient (all fans, and people un general, not just Hibs fans) but realistically the top is going to sell to the same roughly the same amount of people regardless of when we release it. There will be very few people who will not buy the top because it was released the end of June instead of the end of May.

For the club right now, they have lots of content to put out regarding the new manager. Chucking the new kit in with it all doesn't create any additional buzz or get any additional press. For them the best time would be after they've maximised all the David Gray content then the kit, potentially with a new signing.

Irritating for supporters, but commercially the right approach.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Do they not need to get all the stuff sorted with the new supplier? Website/shop etc

[BlackSheep]

Understand that the new retailer starts soon, but surely they can reveal the look of the kits to whet our appetite

[zero-seven]

Keep it classic and simple. This


https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240516/6347b74880d3a6ee9b727c1882fc592c.jpg
100% a classic kit. And clone the godlike person wearing it please

[Hibs3-2]

They are pushing the “your era. Your generation” stuff with a graphic/pattern in the pics - wouldnt be shocked if that was the pattern of the top

[JimBHibees]

Jeez, a thread about the kit and you still get a dig in about Kensell, relentless.

Yep ridiculous and relentless

[BlackSheep]

Let’s try and keep this thread on topic 👍

[tamig]

Wow, bit of a stretch that one.

I'm fine pal, nice house, no mortgage good family thanks very much.

What is irritating is that these two guys have ripped up a footballing template which was working fine enough for the previous couple of years. Just hope they put their egos to the side, step away and let people who know the game to sort out the mess which was mostly created by them.

Did they no just hire a new guy to do just that? What makes you think they’ll be interfering with Malky’s responsibilities? Give it a rest.

[Hibees1973]

Did they no just hire a new guy to do just that? What makes you think they’ll be interfering with Malky’s responsibilities? Give it a rest.

Yes, eventually.

We had a couple of years of Ian Gordon playing at head of recruitment and Kensell sticking his nose into all kinds of footballing stuff.

Finally, they appear to have recruited someone to do they job they tried to do for a couple of years. MacKay does though have a fair bit of mess to clear up, i.e a huge squad of dubious quality.

Will be delighted to 'give it a rest' if we improve under MacKay & Gray.

[Mcbizz1998]

They are pushing the “your era. Your generation” stuff with a graphic/pattern in the pics - wouldnt be shocked if that was the pattern of the top

I don’t know anything about the home but the same person who told me the 3rd kit is purple, told me the home kit is horrid.

[McSwanky]

Anyway, any word on when the kits might be released?

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[JohnM1875]

Anyway, any word on when the kits might be released?

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Mid-June last year I'm sure, so I'm hoping for an update next week

[McSwanky]

Mid-June last year I'm sure, so I'm hoping for an update next week[emoji106]

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[bingo70]

Anyway, any word on when the kits might be released?

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When is the shop due to re-open?

They surely won’t want to re-launch the shop when it’s empty.