New Kits 2018/19

[Blueknows]

 

[Abattoir Blue]

Not if there were no sponsor or branding on the shirt.

The 70s kit worn by Bell et al looks class. All attempts to replicate since the advent of shirt sponsorship look pony (e.g. home 1999/2001).

 

[MAG]

 

[inthenextlife]

Too similar to the Iron Cross, was the reasoning I believe. Like the swastika—which for thousands of years had been a positive, often spiritual symbol—the Nazis ruined the symbol for western use.

I know a few people from India that still display a version of the pinwheel in decorative tapestries (which in their culture has always meant prosperity) as they can’t stand the idea of its meaning being permenantly changed by “maniacal genocidal monsters.” I can’t bring myself to associate with the symbol (with its true meaning, that is), but I understand the basis for why they do it.

Not sure we’ll ever have a kit harkening back to the St. Mark’s days because of that association, unfortunately.

It also has it's origins during the Crusades and the Teutonic Knights 'protecting' Christians in the Holy Land. That we're owned by an Arab might be a tad incongruous to wear on our kit...

 

[FantasyIreland]

Good stuff.

 

[blueparrot]

It also has it's origins during the Crusades and the Teutonic Knights 'protecting' Christians in the Holy Land. That we're owned by an Arab might be a tad incongruous to wear on our kit...

Thats all true, but also as we are producing a kit to commererate 125 years, there would be little point having bits on it that pre date the 125 years. It's part of the roots but not part of the 125 years of Manchester City.

 

[MAG]

Official Now ...

 

[GX Blue]

In my opinion its absolutely disgusting. I hope we hardly use it.

 

[TonyM]

First bad result in it will feel doubly bad.

 

[pudge]

What kits inspired it then?