Home Kit Fit for a Kin9!

[Stevil81]

Apparently it launched on Weds and partnering with the Jeff Astle Foundation.

Fingers crossed it looks like the kit he once wore and not some sorry other design!

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/west-brom-set-release-202324-27302114

[On Balance]

Let’s hope so. It is probably the nicest Albion kit.

A proper Baggie kit and in partnership with an excellent cause. :heart:

[mickd1961]

The last time we had the narrow traditional stripes was our first season in the Prem and that kit was c r a p.

The mid and late 70’s kits with the wider panels remind me of our best times in my lifetime.

[On Balance]

Thankfully, we’re not going back to the earliest kits. XDXD.

http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/West_Bromwich_Albion/West_Bromwich_Albion.htm

[TipperaryBaggie]

Nice broader stripes now. Not too dissimilar to the traditional kit of the 70's

[SwedishBaggie]

Thankfully, we’re not going back to the earliest kits. XDXD.

http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/West_Bromwich_Albion/West_Bromwich_Albion.htm

1881 alt 1883!? 😱

What a vile shirt…

[Bombers right foot]

Superb shirt and with white shorts and socks too, excellent

[Leicesterbaggie]

A proper Albion kit. I liked last season’s and this is just as good. No complaints from me.

[Omegstrat6]

Like the look of that- as others have said, a proper Albion kit which pays homage to the better days of our past.

Thanks to onbalance for posting the link too. Hopefully we won't ever see a return to the "barcode" strips of the early 90s. Always thought that was a horrible design.

[soulman101]

The video is brilliant .
https://www.wba.co.uk/news/fit-kin9-albions-202324-home-kit-unveiled-and-sale-now

[boinggazmic]

The video is brilliant .
https://www.wba.co.uk/news/fit-kin9-albions-202324-home-kit-unveiled-and-sale-now

Got to admit fellas. Brought a lump to my throat and a tear in my eye. Ahh great days. R,I,p,jeff

[DaveP67 is back!]

Best kit in years!

[mickd1961]

I’ll be in the minority but I think it looks like an insipid piece of tat.

The prices are also a disgrace, just for once it would be nice if clubs appreciated the financial constraints of many fans and sold at fair prices.

A cost price of £6 to £7 tops shouldn’t be getting multiplied into a retail price of £55.

It doesn’t even look as if it’s a decent quality of polyester.

An absolute rip off.

[soulman101]

Got to admit fellas. Brought a lump to my throat and a tear in my eye. Ahh great days. R,I,p,jeff
I was the same , I filled up.
I was Jeff's paper kid, I went to every round,replays and the Cup final .
After each round I said to Jeff we are going to win this ,after we won it Jeff signed my ticket and gave me a 10 bob tip which was the price of the ticket . I've still got the ticket , would be nice to get Bomber to sign it.

[Albionic68]

Really, really like that top. No way on earth am I shelling out £55 on recycled materials though, no matter how ethically they've been sourced. Liking the promotional video as well.

[Stevil81]

Like this kit a lot!

Isn't it ironic we have no number 9 in the squad!

[mickd1961]

Really, really like that top. No way on earth am I shelling out £55 on recycled materials though, no matter how ethically they've been sourced. Liking the promotional video as well.

That’s my biggest issue 68.

There’s varying qualities of polyester as well and technologies such as dri-fit etc in the better quality garments, this kit looks the cheapest of the cheap to my eye.

It would be nice to see clubs doing a £39.99 adult kit and the junior sizes at £29.99.

The clue with the true costs of these shirts is their sale price at the end, they usually go for around £15……..they more than get their money back by selling at that price.

[DaveP67 is back!]

That’s my biggest issue 68.

There’s varying qualities of polyester as well and technologies such as dri-fit etc in the better quality garments, this kit looks the cheapest of the cheap to my eye.

It would be nice to see clubs doing a £39.99 adult kit and the junior sizes at £29.99.

The clue with the true costs of these shirts is their sale price at the end, they usually go for around £15……..they more than get their money back by selling at that price.

100% agree with the comments on cost, personally I do like the kit, it feels like an Albion shirt, if that makes sense.

[mickd1961]

100% agree with the comments on cost, personally I do like the kit, it feels like an Albion shirt, if that makes sense.

I also feel it’s hideous that this horrible regime at our club are trading on the history of Jeff Astle.

I’m actually a bit surprised that the foundation have allowed themselves to be tied to this.

I get it that I’m on my home here but I just feel it’s not only profiteering but it’s also manipulative.

A fresh new owner with the right ethics doing this would’ve been very acceptable.

But Lai!!???

[Joy_Division]

Each to their own opinion. I have been up to the shop with my mate and we have both bought the home shirt and they were doing a brisk trade in the new shirt. First shirt I have bought in years. I am getting behind my club whether it benefits the Chinese tw*t or not. I love watching them whether they are sh(te or brilliant. At my age now i don't know how many more seasons I have got to enjoy them so f*ck Lai and come on you Baggies!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Prando]

I have the ‘original’ shirt which I have been wearing to the matches for many years. When I bought it, it was referred to as a ‘retro’ shirt. I can’t remember the price but I’m guessing circa £20. No advertising and no names on the back.
What goes around comes around….eventually. I wonder if my hipster flares will be next ?

[Baggies_Boy_Tony]

The video is brilliant .
https://www.wba.co.uk/news/fit-kin9-albions-202324-home-kit-unveiled-and-sale-now

My only disappointment with the video is the banner on the wall is of Jeff scoring in the 1968 final against Everton, why has it been blanked out?

[mickd1961]

My only disappointment with the video is the banner on the wall is of Jeff scoring in the 1968 final against Everton, why has it been blanked out?

Copyright issues I’d guess Phil.

[WBA1955]

That's a proper Albion kit.

[Baggies_Boy_Tony]

Copyright issues I’d guess Phil.

Hi Mick, but who's Phil:confused:

[On Balance]

That's a proper Albion kit.

Proper it is. 👍

[Dubbag]

The video is brilliant .
https://www.wba.co.uk/news/fit-kin9-albions-202324-home-kit-unveiled-and-sale-now
Just saw it now and have to say that The Albion will be very hard pressed to produce anything better in the coming season.
What a beautiful video....

[9goals2hattricks3pen]

My mate has just shown me the Brighton kit a relative living in China got made to measure for his grandson just from a front and back photo. Everyone was very happy with how it looked, 10 year old has worn it for a year none of his mates spotted it was a fake and it's still looks and feels ok. Cost £6

[boingy]

Nice job.