Red Leicester Posted 26 August 2008 Share Posted 26 August 2008 The kits are to be replaced at the end of this season. In the light of recent supply problems with Jako it may be that we return to the supplier who was negotiating with the club before Jako were brought in - a supplier who had a Lineker-type red strip in the pipeline. Over the course of the last season it appeared as though many of you quite fancied having a traditional red away or third kit. If there are a reasonable number of people expressing a positive feedback to this survey then the matter will be directed to the club, interested parties and the Leicester media. A full plan of action has been drawn up in order to maximise the PR for the activity and a basic website has been created for the benefit of the media or interested parties. A quick list of recent red kits can be seen below this post. 1987-88 is interesting as we had a red away strip AND a red third kit! Obviously, if sentiment now runs counter to the adoption of a red-based away/third strip then the matter will be closed. 1979-1983 1984-1985 1985-1987 1985-1987 1987-1988 1987-1988 1988-1990 1990-1991 Red Leicester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted 26 August 2008 Share Posted 26 August 2008 i would love a red kit, but wouldn't buy it due to ive just bought the new black one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foss1884 Posted 26 August 2008 Share Posted 26 August 2008 I have never assciated red with Leicester and never will. It just seems odd. As Leicester's fans we are known as the "blue army". It just seems plain odd to be adopting a colour that is closely associated with our near rivals, Notts Forest. I veto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nationwider Posted 26 August 2008 Share Posted 26 August 2008 What's the story behind the two red away kits in 87-88? I remember one, but why a virtually identical 3rd kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheese Me Posted 26 August 2008 Share Posted 26 August 2008 No thanks. Wouldn't like to see Leicester playing in red, it would just look wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbfox Posted 26 August 2008 Share Posted 26 August 2008 I have never assciated red with Leicester and never will. It just seems odd. As Leicester's fans we are known as the "blue army". It just seems plain odd to be adopting a colour that is closely associated with our near rivals, Notts Forest. I veto! Yeah but we have worn white, black and yellow kits in the last few seasons and we're still the 'blue army'. Why not recognise some of the club's heritage and try a red kit for a season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Leicester Posted 26 August 2008 Author Share Posted 26 August 2008 i would love a red kit, but wouldn't buy it due to ive just bought the new black one The club has yet to clarify the position of the strips this season - don't be surprised to see all of them replaced next summer as it is believed that the contract with Jako expires then. I have never assciated red with Leicester and never will. It just seems odd. As Leicester's fans we are known as the "blue army". It just seems plain odd to be adopting a colour that is closely associated with our near rivals, Notts Forest. I veto! No one is suggesting that City stop playing in the blue strip for the first kit. "Blue Army" is a chant at many away grounds even though we may be playing in our second or third choice strip. Derby play in white but we have white kits. What's the story behind the two red away kits in 87-88? I remember one, but why a virtually identical 3rd kit? The mystery of the third strip was never explained by the club other than it bore a very strong similarity to an Ipswich strip - something we did a lot of in the 80's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted 26 August 2008 Share Posted 26 August 2008 Desperate for a red strip , lets ave it ! Red / black / black for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finchy Posted 26 August 2008 Share Posted 26 August 2008 Red strip as an away kit maybe, still i don't like the idea. Although if it's made by a better kit manufacturer i wouldn't mind what colour it was. But if we still have Topps Tiles as a sponser every kit design we have will look balls. I would love us to have that black kit with a turquoise stripe again tho, best kit we've had IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbo Posted 26 August 2008 Share Posted 26 August 2008 Is this you Daggers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 26 August 2008 Share Posted 26 August 2008 I think a maroon / burgundy would be better than plain red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Leicester Posted 26 August 2008 Author Share Posted 26 August 2008 Another City legend wearing his version of the red strip: Since 1979, we have also played in the following colours as second or third kits: Yellow - 13 seasons White - 14 seasons Red - 11 seasons Green - 3 seasons Black - 3 seasons Gold - 1 season So, as can be seen, red is as traditional a colour for us as yellow or white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charnwood Norris Posted 26 August 2008 Share Posted 26 August 2008 No. Red is too common for my liking, and Forest-like . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simi Posted 26 August 2008 Share Posted 26 August 2008 Yes, I'd like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnup Posted 26 August 2008 Share Posted 26 August 2008 nope, not feeling it at all. Never liked it. Prefer White, Yellow or Black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynny Posted 26 August 2008 Share Posted 26 August 2008 It would be pretty pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 26 August 2008 Share Posted 26 August 2008 Yes, yes, YES!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilley Posted 26 August 2008 Share Posted 26 August 2008 I'd love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fosse Boy Posted 26 August 2008 Share Posted 26 August 2008 I'd vastly prefer a nice natural, traditional coloured kit like all red to some of the asymmetrical amber tosh that we've been reduced to over recent years. I like the idea of an all white kit a la early seventies but would more than likely buy a red away shirt providing it was made by a better manufacturer/had a better sponsor. My ideal kits: Home - Blue shirt/white shorts/blue socks Away - All white 3rd kit - All red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 26 August 2008 Share Posted 26 August 2008 Jako have another 2 years on the contract ... but yes I'd buy the red strip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggers Posted 26 August 2008 Share Posted 26 August 2008 Yes, yes, YES!!!!!! I'll have a pint of what she's had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggers Posted 26 August 2008 Share Posted 26 August 2008 Although if it's made by a better kit manufacturer i wouldn't mind what colour it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 26 August 2008 Share Posted 26 August 2008 I'd vastly prefer a nice natural, traditional coloured kit like all red to some of the asymmetrical amber tosh that we've been reduced to over recent years. I like the idea of an all white kit a la early seventies but would more than likely buy a red away shirt providing it was made by a better manufacturer/had a better sponsor.My ideal kits: Home - Blue shirt/white shorts/blue socks Away - All white 3rd kit - All red Am I right in saying we're not allowed to have a white away kit, I'm sure I remember Lisa saying that a while back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted 26 August 2008 Share Posted 26 August 2008 Am I right in saying we're not allowed to have a white away kit, I'm sure I remember Lisa saying that a while back I'm not sure about any definite ruling but I imagine we play too many teams that play in both blue and white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 26 August 2008 Share Posted 26 August 2008 Am I right in saying we're not allowed to have a white away kit, I'm sure I remember Lisa saying that a while back I do know we were told we couldn't have a white away kit, as we would clash with teams like Sheff Weds, where we couldn't wear blue as well. I couldn't make it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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