LongsightM13
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This is the new Manchester City home kit which can be revealed today by the MEN before its official release – after it went on sale in Australia.
The shirt, featuring a black badge and collar, was put on display at a sports shop in Brisbane priced at $99 - about £63.
It was spotted by an eagle-eyed ex-pat who took this exclusive snap.
The shirt was supposed to be unveiled to the public as part of a high-profile launch later this summer. Details have been kept top-secret and the club have not even confirmed a release date.
The Blues declined to comment last night. But it is understood the shirt is the genuine article – and City are set to investigate how it came to go on sale 12,000 miles from the Etihad Stadium.
The stunned shopper, who asked not to be named, snapped the polo shirt-style jersey while on a trip in Queensland.
He said: “I was doing some shopping and I went into Rebel Sports in Queen Street.
“I am an Oldham fan but I have a soft sport for City and straight away I realised what it was.
“I thought it might have been wrong but it had all the tags on and was being advertised as the new Manchester City shirt.
“It was definitely the genuine article and they were charging $99 for it.
“I follow football quite closely and I knew that it hadn’t been released yet so I was quite surprised.”
The fan added that he had brought the matter to the attention of Etihad stadium bosses. He said: “They also had United, Liverpool and Arsenal kits but they were all from last season. I emailed City the picture because I thought they had better know.”
The 2012/13 kit will be the last to be made by Manchester-based manufacturers Umbro before City switch to Nike. Its launch will feature a number of Blues supporters after the club and Umbro asked fans for their ideas.
Stars Mario Balotelli, David Silva, Vincent Kompany, Joe Hart and Samir Nasri all starred in a recruitment video asking supporters for their thoughts.
The new shirt, which features a black badge and collar, retains the club’s traditional sky blue colour. But the sponsors name, club crest and manufacturer’s logo are all in black.
Club bosses signed a £12m a season deal with Nike for future kits after their improved performances on the pitch saw them crowned champions for the first time in 44 years last month.
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The shirt, featuring a black badge and collar, was put on display at a sports shop in Brisbane priced at $99 - about £63.
It was spotted by an eagle-eyed ex-pat who took this exclusive snap.
The shirt was supposed to be unveiled to the public as part of a high-profile launch later this summer. Details have been kept top-secret and the club have not even confirmed a release date.
The Blues declined to comment last night. But it is understood the shirt is the genuine article – and City are set to investigate how it came to go on sale 12,000 miles from the Etihad Stadium.
The stunned shopper, who asked not to be named, snapped the polo shirt-style jersey while on a trip in Queensland.
He said: “I was doing some shopping and I went into Rebel Sports in Queen Street.
“I am an Oldham fan but I have a soft sport for City and straight away I realised what it was.
“I thought it might have been wrong but it had all the tags on and was being advertised as the new Manchester City shirt.
“It was definitely the genuine article and they were charging $99 for it.
“I follow football quite closely and I knew that it hadn’t been released yet so I was quite surprised.”
The fan added that he had brought the matter to the attention of Etihad stadium bosses. He said: “They also had United, Liverpool and Arsenal kits but they were all from last season. I emailed City the picture because I thought they had better know.”
The 2012/13 kit will be the last to be made by Manchester-based manufacturers Umbro before City switch to Nike. Its launch will feature a number of Blues supporters after the club and Umbro asked fans for their ideas.
Stars Mario Balotelli, David Silva, Vincent Kompany, Joe Hart and Samir Nasri all starred in a recruitment video asking supporters for their thoughts.
The new shirt, which features a black badge and collar, retains the club’s traditional sky blue colour. But the sponsors name, club crest and manufacturer’s logo are all in black.
Club bosses signed a £12m a season deal with Nike for future kits after their improved performances on the pitch saw them crowned champions for the first time in 44 years last month.
Read more at: <a class="postlink" href="http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1581115_peek-a-blue-manchester-citys-secret-new-home-kit-revealed-after-it-goes-on-display-in-australian-shop" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://menmedia.co.uk/manchesterevening ... alian-shop</a>
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