MrAsterisk Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 I've had an idea for Scotland's national soccer team (the collar, which represents the flag of Scotland) floating around in my head for some time, and finally decided to put it to paper (or photons or whatever). I've finished the home, away, and third kits; the keeper kit is yet to be finished.As I said, the collar is inspired by Scotland's national flag (and perhaps a bit by England's current home kits, but don't tell anyone). I used Scotland's current color scheme of navy, white, and gold. The name and number are that of Scottish Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher.For the away kit, the flag motif returns on the shoulders / sleeves (A complete cross would be viewed from above.) in a simple, white-on-white away strip that uses the same shorts and socks as the home kit. Don't worry! Scotland's traditional powder blue will return for the keeper kit. The name and number belong to West Ham defender Christian Dailly, who has been instrumental to the Scottish squad since making his debut in (coincidentally) the same match as David Weir (below).Here's an idea (a half-joking one) for Scotland's third kits. Of course, when most (or at least many) people think of Scotland, they think of Willie from The Simpsons and they think of kilts. So, the shorts are modeled after the tartan used for kilts. Classic colors, old-school numbers, and a turn-down collar are featured as well. The name and number are of David Weir, the captain of Everton in the English Premiership, and the oldest player on Scotland's current squad.Aways are next.C&C welcome (and encouraged)!Five points to anyone who names the stadium in the background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMcD Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Very nice concept. I love the collar. I think the stadium is the home of the Chicago Fire, Toyota Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAsterisk Posted November 26, 2006 Author Share Posted November 26, 2006 Thank you and yes. (Enjoy your five points.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAsterisk Posted November 26, 2006 Author Share Posted November 26, 2006 Sorry to double-post, but here's an idea (a half-joking one) for Scotland's third kits. Of course, when most (or at least many) people think of Scotland, they think of Willie from The Simpsons and they think of kilts. So, the shorts are modeled after the tartan used for kilts. Classic colors, old-school numbers, and a turn-down collar are featured as well. The name and number are of David Weir, the captain of Everton in the English Premiership, and the oldest player on Scotland's current squad.Aways are next.C&C please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRose5 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Sorry to double-post, but here's an idea (a half-joking one) for Scotland's third kits. Of course, when most (or at least many) people think of Scotland, they think of Willie from The Simpsons and they think of kilts. So, the shorts are modeled after the tartan used for kilts, and classic colors, old-school numbers, and a turn-down collar are featured as well. The name and number are of David Weir, the captain of Everton in the English Premiership, and the oldest player on Scotland's current squad.Aways are next.C&C please! at the kilt shorts.JR5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijn Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I actually really love the potential of the tartan shorts!There are three Scottish national tartans listed here so maybe try it with one of them? http://www.tartans.scotland.net/atoz_retur...61&letter=SI also don't think the green shirt is a great idea. It would probably bring Ireland to most people's minds rather than Scotland. A plain white away shirt would really bring out the potential of the tartan.Incidentally, Scotland have played in tartan home shirts quite recently, although they were a bit more understated than your concept. See here for details:http://www.scotlandshirts.co.uk/ShowCatego...p?CategoryID=13I was sure the SFA had an official tartan, but I couldn't find it listed. Maybe this is it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG30 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 i <3 tartan...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steiny_ramone Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 i <3 tartan...lolDitto. It's my favourite colour Are there any teams that use tartan? It's under-utilized, for sure, but I'd hate to see it become overdone. facespace?http://www.myspace.com/seancalcottmusic http://www.myspace.com/forgottentoys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youcan'tseeme Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 great job! I really like these, the plaid is the only thing I don't like, well not that i don't like it i just think something else might look better. Still great job i love the blue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAsterisk Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 Thanks for the compliments, everyone!I had thought about the green shirt-Ireland connection from the start, which is why I decided on a darker, more neutral shade than Ireland's kits. I've been planning to make another all-white kit for the away, but of course the shorts could be mixed and matched. That one is currently in the works, but I will definitely look into replacing the current tartan (the one I think comes to most people's mind when the word is mentioned), with one of the "Scottish National" shades, as well as replacing the green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glendale15 Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Being scottish i like the first kit but the second kit is the worst football kit i have ever seen in my 25 years on this earth. you have to change it for something better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spamspamspamspam Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Plaid Shorts...............They are shorts, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmered Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Looks like the Away strip of the American tourist. Oh, and I've got a site.Footy Jumpers Dot Com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAsterisk Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 Whew, wasn't expecting such a chilly reception for the kilt shorts! As I said, the idea was "half-joking" and a more serious away kit was to come. In fact, that away kit is here now. The flag motif returns on the shoulders / sleeves (A complete cross would be viewed from above.) in a simple, white-on-white away strip that uses the same shorts and socks as the home kit. Don't worry! Scotland's traditional powder blue will return for the keeper kit. The name and number belong to West Ham defender Christian Dailly, who has been instrumental to the Scottish squad since making his debut in (coincidentally) the same match as David Weir.C&C please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iowahoo Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Having been born in Scotland (I'm a sheep shagger from Aberdeen) I must say I like what you have going here. My thoughts, bring back the red socks- red socks would look good with that home strip, in my opinion.Nice work!Tartan Army! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmered Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 I don't mean to take over your thread, but I've done this as a way of explaining my thoughts.I like the idea of tartan on the uniform, but it can't be the primary.But if it was on the uniform as a secondary colour, I reckon it comes up pretty well.Others may disagree.Of course, this also depends on the manufacturer, which in this case is one of gordie_d's Nike templates. Oh, and I've got a site.Footy Jumpers Dot Com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glendale15 Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 thats more like it, i would wear that away kit, nice work. keep them coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iowahoo Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Love the avatar glendale- I was in the Granite City when they earned those two stars above the badge!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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