As far as I'm concerned, whenever Arsenal leave the pleasant environs of North London, they should play in yellow. That's why I hated last season's purple away kit with such venom, and why I like this season's new kit so much.
It's reminiscent of the classic yellow and bright blue strips of the late 1970s; not too fussy and instantly recognisable – there's definitely a lot to be said for keeping it simple. So far, it also seems to be pretty lucky – we haven't lost while wearing it yet. That's six matches, five wins and a draw after Sunday's game at the Hawthorns, and 12 goals.
So I bought it. With Giroud's name and number on the back – a player who I liked since he arrived from Montpellier, and who is now delivering on his early promise with some solid start-of-the-season form – six goals in all competitions, including that winner against Tottenham. Here are some pics:
Eagle-eyed Gooners among you might notice that this is the player issue version, not the standard replica version. Never had one before, but it does fit much better – with a different cut at the bottom and sides of the shirt as well as a few extra flashy features too, like perforated ventilation holes under the arms and heat-sealed rubber trim at the seams. The fabric also feels much lighter and more breathable – nicer than the fans' version. Honestly, these players don't know how lucky they are. One more for the shirt collection, anyway, which is getting increasingly ridiculous.
It's reminiscent of the classic yellow and bright blue strips of the late 1970s; not too fussy and instantly recognisable – there's definitely a lot to be said for keeping it simple. So far, it also seems to be pretty lucky – we haven't lost while wearing it yet. That's six matches, five wins and a draw after Sunday's game at the Hawthorns, and 12 goals.
So I bought it. With Giroud's name and number on the back – a player who I liked since he arrived from Montpellier, and who is now delivering on his early promise with some solid start-of-the-season form – six goals in all competitions, including that winner against Tottenham. Here are some pics:
Eagle-eyed Gooners among you might notice that this is the player issue version, not the standard replica version. Never had one before, but it does fit much better – with a different cut at the bottom and sides of the shirt as well as a few extra flashy features too, like perforated ventilation holes under the arms and heat-sealed rubber trim at the seams. The fabric also feels much lighter and more breathable – nicer than the fans' version. Honestly, these players don't know how lucky they are. One more for the shirt collection, anyway, which is getting increasingly ridiculous.
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