MJWalker45 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I think it's a standard template, but the lack of sponsor and the commemorative crest are rather nice.I know Hearts are a fair bit older than 100 years, so I'm guessing this (along with the 'honouring the greatest' strapline) is tied into the centenary of the start of the First World War - many of the Hearts players joined up, forming one of the first 'football battalions' and a number were killed in action.Were they known as anything other than hearts? I know Manchester United had centennial patches on their 2001-2002 uniforms as 1902 was the first year tehy were announced as Manchester United. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffa Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 They've been 'Heart of Midlothian' since their formation - they're named after an old dance hall, which took its name from the Sir Walter Scott novel. Which in turn was named after a prison... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashcarson15 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Yeah, the kits are honoring the start of World War I—Hearts would've almost certainly won the 1914-15 title had 16 of the players not become the first of the so-called "footballer's battalion." They kept on playing after the formation of the battalion on 25 November but eventually, the military training caught up to them, sometimes having nocturnal marches the night before a league match—they finished second, 4 points behind Celtic.Of those 16 that enlisted, 7 ended up perishing in the war. It's a connection that Hearts still hold strong.(FWIW, I'm a casual Hearts supporter.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictoriaGooner Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Yeah, the kits are honoring the start of World War I—Hearts would've almost certainly won the 1914-15 title had 16 of the players not become the first of the so-called "footballer's battalion." They kept on playing after the formation of the battalion on 25 November but eventually, the military training caught up to them, sometimes having nocturnal marches the night before a league match—they finished second, 4 points behind Celtic.Of those 16 that enlisted, 7 ended up perishing in the war. It's a connection that Hearts still hold strong.(FWIW, I'm a casual Hearts supporter.)I totally forgot about that Hearts and WWI connection. I remember my grandfather telling me that story when I was younger when I was first really getting interested in football. In my eyes, that centennial logo actually means something. Not like most of the spacial patches and logos that are are used by clubs nowadays. Well done to Hearts! THE SHORT FUSE | ARSEBLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnclearInitial Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Udinese. Yellow strikes again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berlin Wall Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Togo's new kits: I'm a simple person, I have a pixelated David Beckham as profile photo since 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Puma sure does love its tribal patterns. Its unique when it's done for 1 or 2 teams, but when they do it for every single one from Africa it's just too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffa Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Meanwhile, Bolton Wanderers will be switching from Reebok to Macron next season. As part of the deal, the Trotters' Reebok Stadium will be renamed the Macron Stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berlin Wall Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 But, didn't they wear Adidas this season? I'm a simple person, I have a pixelated David Beckham as profile photo since 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffa Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 But, didn't they wear Adidas this season?Yep, you're right - my mistake.Reebok are owned by Adidas of course, and Bolton wore Reebok kits until a couple of years ago. But it looks like a complete switch to Macron. Bit of a shame, as Reebok were founded in Bolton so there was at least a local link there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berlin Wall Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Puma sure does love its tribal patterns. Its unique when it's done for 1 or 2 teams, but when they do it for every single one from Africa it's just too much.Yap, and here's Namibia. I'm a simple person, I have a pixelated David Beckham as profile photo since 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvus Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Whitecaps are selling the original red and white 1974 look in the run up to the 40th anniversary match vs San Jose. They've also retrofied the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorinK92 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Udinese. Yellow strikes againyeesh, can manufacturers put yellow on a kit this year without it looking like a cycling jersey? Probably the hem stripes add to that case.That said, it's not a bad look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Whitecaps are selling the original red and white 1974 look in the run up to the 40th anniversary match vs San Jose. They've also retrofied the website. That's incredibly cool. I wish the Cosmos would do something similar with one of their old kits: The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvus Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 That is some big hair and short shorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Ah, the 70s. Good times. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soarindude Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 it'd be better than what they have now. The new Cosmos kits are ruined with all the advertisements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Can't disagree with you there. I was going to buy jerseys for my sons, but decided against it for just that reason. Even though the replicas don't have the sleeve ads. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berlin Wall Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Stade Rennais:These look nice. I'm a simple person, I have a pixelated David Beckham as profile photo since 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictoriaGooner Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I like the retro Whitecaps kit, nice way to celebrate their 40th anniversary v San Jose. I wonder if those kits are available to purchase?As for Bolton Wanderers kit switch and stadium renaming, that is a complete shame to loose that last local sponsorship to the club. I know football is about making money but unfortuantely it seems like they are selling themselves for a buck and loose their local soul. THE SHORT FUSE | ARSEBLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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