The new England kit – Your reactions
Well, the new England kit has been revealed to the world at the England vs Slovakia match, and we got a good result too: 4-0. You can’t get a much better result for the first outing of the kit than that.
Over the past few hours, we’ve been following your comments and reactions to the new kit design here on the blog, on Facebook, on Twitter. Here’s a selection of some of the comments and reactions:
4PM – kit revealed online
mayor: “Loving the simplicity of the new England kit.” via Twitter
Paul Randell: “A very classic look, and I am sure it is very well made. It will certainly stand out, compared to other International kits.” via blog comment
richpaul: “Loving the new England kit. Very brave.” via Twitter
d_luke: “Downloading the new England kit on Pro Evo, Good times!” via Twitter
Gareth: “Fantastic!! We’ve waited years for a traditional, normal kit…36 years to be precise since the last one.” via blog comment
bizarrorama: Umbro have done a good job on the new England kit, might have to get myself one of those. via Twitter
5PM – kit revealed at the Wembley match (at 5:15)
chrispicken: “The new England kit is one of the best in my time I reckon – steep price but looks fantastic.” via Twitter
thefallguy: Fair to say that the new England kit does look good on the players… except Rooney, who’s ***** up the collar. via Twitter
richardfidler: “Am not big on fashion but that England kit is wicked.” via Twitter
JimmyTheGee: Watching on TV, just seen the new retro kit revealed. Beer by me side, Come on England!” via Twitter
FreshPr1nce: “Not sure about #england kit? Looks like a polo shirt and badge is too big, too old fashioned for me.” via Twitter
Marvin Nash: “An England shirt that doesn’t look like someone has run through an art storeroom in a white shirt covered in glue! Beauty is Simple, Simlicity is Beautiful.” via blog comment
howieb5: “Another new england kit! Looks like its from the 50s! Tom Finney up front today then?” via Twitter
strangedog: I’m feeling England’s new kit- nice and retro. Now win. via Twitter
steveboswll: Hmmm, that new England kit looks great. Might even start buying them again… via Twitter
6PM – England now up 1-0!
MatineeIdle: “LOVE the new England kit…seriously…shamelessly sports casual..LOVE IT” via Twitter
paulrobertlloyd: “Wow, I hadn’t seen the new England home kit. I love the simplicity of the retro all-white design, devoid of the usual unnecessary trimming.” via Twitter
disruptivemind: “New England kit – still can’t work out if I like it for its simplicity, or if I just think it’s dull… any thoughts?” via Twitter
leeboardman: “England kit rocks. Circa 1957. Elegant class.” via Twitter
guiltyparty: “England’s new kit really is rather sexual” via Twitter
Joe_90: Little worried about my flat mate Al continually going on about how fit Beckham looks in the new England kit. It could be love” via Twitter
dirtytackle: “I already feel bad for the England kit man. All those grass stains!” via Twitter
Hardsy: Not feeling the new England kit. via Twitter
theboyrico: “The kit is right in every way. I’ve been extremely interested in Umbro’s designs for a while now and impressed by their take on past designs – such as mod design – as well as by their quality. … I am a fan of the tailoring and appreciate the squad’s new look; this includes their attire both on and off the field. To see players in an elegant, fitted, subtle style I believe raises the profile of England by suggesting professionalism, responsibility, and decorum.” via blog comment
7PM – whistle blows, final score 4-0!
zoecolclough: “Not sure about the new England kit! Can’t help thinkin they look like they’re in their school gym kit!” via Twitter
Alex: Really, really good. Well done for being so brave. I’ve little doubt you will be pilloried by the narrow minded few, but keep the faith because this is class. It’s not a polo shirt, it’s the best kit to grace football in years.” via blog comment
miriamfaber: “4-0 to England. The new Umbro kit did the job!!” via Twitter
carlo briffa: “absolutely stunning. congratulations to all involved with this new design. it takes a lot of balls to strip it down this much and the result is a dream england kit. within half an hour of seeing this kit every single person i spoke to has spoke has agreed with me. a triumph.” via blog comment
8PM
timbogb: “I like the new England shirt. White, no fuss. Not been like that sine Alf was manager. Shorts are too long though.” via Twitter
CaptRJSpaulding: “Just seen the shorts…they have to be the longest for years. Proper retro!” via Twitter
9PM
SassyP: “is looking at the new England kit and thinking it will get dirty very quickly!” via Twitter
Die aktuelle Kamera: “Super Retro – Back To Roots! Halleluja!” via Flickr
darenBBC ITV Engalnd Game highlights. Liking the retro kits, wonder if players like em via Twitter
Thanks to everyone who commented! If you haven’t already done so, you can let us know what you think of the new kit by leaving comments below.
On 28 Mar 2009, at 11:23 pm Fabio Rules!!! wrote:
New manager, new confidence, new era, but CRAP!! 30′s style gear. roll on the NEXT england kit.
>>>Fabio Rules <<<
On 29 Mar 2009, at 2:48 am emilio peña wrote:
from chile… very very good t-shirt england
congratulation!
On 29 Mar 2009, at 3:02 am curswine wrote:
I can only see one truly negative comment there, yet browsing forums etc. there are a lot of haters.
Can’t say I’m a huge fan of it. For the hype that the shirt was given to it I was expecting more. Retro is never the way forward, literally.
On 29 Mar 2009, at 4:33 am Nick wrote:
Whats with the England badge on this rugby looking shirt?
And by the look of the way things are going it wont be too long before the umbro logo is actually bigger than the badge.
awful shirt!
On 29 Mar 2009, at 6:01 am components of enthusiasm wrote:
absolutely beautiful. perfect blending of timelessness, savile row, and sport. i’ve never seen anything on this level done in the modern sporting world. incredible job guys!
On 29 Mar 2009, at 12:39 pm Anonymous wrote:
Simplement parfait!
On 29 Mar 2009, at 12:56 pm Anonymous wrote:
Not sure about the collars – looks like they should be on centre court at Wimbledon rather than Wembley.
On 29 Mar 2009, at 1:33 pm rich3791 wrote:
Umbro have just shown that they will be the next british industry to go bust after england failing to get to euro 2008 they must have lost a fortune and now this half arsed attemt at a football shirt, easy to copy and dull, easier to buy the kids a £7.99 polo with the three lions on fron JJB luckily the world cup will be played while we all sleep so we wont have to look at this awful shirt.
On 29 Mar 2009, at 2:23 pm Joe wrote:
My only criticism could be that the lettering for the players names seems a bit small.
It’s clean, simple and classic, some comments say retro, but it makes the red away kit look completely outdated to me!
On 30 Mar 2009, at 1:17 pm tom wrote:
Thanks for your comments. The England kit is always a talking point and with anything out of the norm there is going to be the positive and negative. We always appreciate your thoughts so keep them coming (being mindful of our terms of use of course!).
On 30 Mar 2009, at 2:44 pm Dino wrote:
Excellent work on the Kit. Very subtle and classy. The Numbers on the back are also spot on.
I wish Nike would do as good a job with the United Kits, but watch them go overboard again with patterned textiles and naf details.
On 31 Mar 2009, at 4:35 pm Ti m wrote:
not keen at all, there’s really not much too it and the elements that remain are way too blunt, the collar and badge looking way out of proportion. 2/10.
On 1 Apr 2009, at 9:23 pm John Devlin wrote:
Classic, absolutely classic. A real re-invention of what a football kit could and should be. Umbro have upped the ante with this strip and completely revitalised football kit design.
On 17 Aug 2011, at 10:41 am Douglas wrote:
blog extremely soon