Replica Shirts

Amongst my collection of Rams memorabilia is a fine collection of replica shirts dating back to the 1970's.

Many old classics produced by Umbro, Le Coq Sportif, Patrick etc. In those days a shirt lasted for at least two seasons and in my opinion were of better quality.

The cost of buying shirts has rocketed in the past few years.  With two of my sons also wanting their own shirt, it now costs me about £150 every time a new shirt is launched.

Ever since our two years of wearing Joma manufactured shirts,the club has changed the design annually.  Obviously in times when people are struggling to buy match day tickets, it's very annoying that two, sometimes three shirts are launched every year.

Joma, manufacturers of quality boots, were a poor producer of shirts.  Certainly their first attempt was much criticised by fans and a new one was out the following season.

Adidas replaced Joma, and although they are considered a premium brand, they do represent a period of five miserable years for Rams fans.

This season Kappa took over the responsibility of producing team kit.  The response by fans has been mixed!  In my own opinion the home shirt design looks very untidy! A filled in v-neck has an awful look about it.

Kappa are known for tight fitting shirts, however those of us who carry a permanent souvenir of nights in the local Rose and Crown are advised to jump four sizes if we don't want to be mistaken for the 70's Wrestler Big Daddy!

The quality of some of the Merchandise is very poor!   I bought a rain jacket and after wearing it twice, lettering is already peeling off.

Tomorrow the third choice shirt, coloured sky blue goes on sale.  Of course I will buy one to keep my collection going, but why do we need a third shirt?  Home shirt traditionally white and away shirt is black!  Unless we are going to p,ay a team in black and white stripes, why is there a need for a blue shirt? Oh hold on! I hear tills opening!