MikeyT Posted 10 July 2013 Share Posted 10 July 2013 http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Leicester-City-fans-8217-verdict-new-shirt/story-19489803-detail/story.html Leicester City's new strip proved a big hit with fans who turned up for a special autograph signing session at King Power Stadium. Supporters snapped up the new design, which includes golden stripes down the sides and gold trim on the sleeves, when it was launched at the Fanstore on Saturday. Many then stood in line to have their new purchase signed by 19 members of the first-team squad, who sat beside the King Power pitch. Many of those who travelled had not even seen the shirt until they bought it, but they said they weren't disappointed. Nathan Crossley, aged 20 from Long Eaton, left his house at 6.30am to travel to meet his City heroes. "I was the first in the queue and it has been worth it," he said. "It is different with the gold in the collar but I like the new shirt. "Surely this has to be the shirt we finally get promoted in, especially after last season." Ryan Willday, aged 19 from Leicester, loved the golden touch. "I wasn't sure about the collar but it is okay and I like the golden touches," he said. "I hadn't see it before I came but I would have bought it anyway. "I would wear a bin-liner if it had a City badge on it." Tracey Wrighten, aged 40 from Eyres Monsell, and 11-year-old Elise also loved the shirt and enjoyed meeting the City players. "I like the shirt and the fact we have all the signatures on it is a bonus," said Tracey. "I am still going to wear it. We are both season-ticket holders and we like to show our colours. "It was great to get all the autographs but I really wish Kasper Schmeichel had been here." Elise said the gold was a big hit with her. "I really like the shirt and it was brilliant to meet all the players," she said. "I hope they can go all the way this year." Sean Scotchbrook, of Nuneaton, has been collecting City shirts for 37 years. "I get the shirt every year and try to get it signed for my collection," said the 42-year-old. "I was brought down here as a young kid and a friend bought me a shirt, and I have been collecting them ever since. "I really like the new on. You worry because it is Puma and a lot of teams have their strip made by them that it will look like everyone else's shirt, but it is really distinctive and stands out." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 10 July 2013 Share Posted 10 July 2013 Nathan Crossley, aged 20 from Long Eaton, left his house at 6.30am to travel to meet his City heroes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEGGSY Posted 10 July 2013 Share Posted 10 July 2013 "I would wear a bin-liner if it had a City badge on it." No. You wouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyT Posted 10 July 2013 Author Share Posted 10 July 2013 "I would wear a bin-liner if it had a City badge on it." No. You wouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MattP Posted 10 July 2013 Share Posted 10 July 2013 "I would wear a bin-liner if it had a City badge on it." No. You wouldn't. Some of this lot actually would. Still have no idea what the gold is about or what it has to do Leicester City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSpaM Posted 10 July 2013 Share Posted 10 July 2013 Some of this lot actually would. Still have no idea what the gold is about or what it has to do Leicester City. The colour gold is considered lucky in Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MattP Posted 10 July 2013 Share Posted 10 July 2013 The colour gold is considered lucky in Thailand Fcuking hell. What a strategy our owners have in place. We've tried throwing money at Sven, we've tried bringing in Nige and cutting the wage bill.... "What's next Top?" "Errrr....put some Gold on the shirt and stick some Elephants outside the ground" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 10 July 2013 Share Posted 10 July 2013 Each to their own, but if you're wondering why we get a mediocre template every year, then here is your answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSpaM Posted 10 July 2013 Share Posted 10 July 2013 Fcuking hell. What a strategy our owners have in place. We've tried throwing money at Sven, we've tried bringing in Nige and cutting the wage bill.... "What's next Top?" "Errrr....put some Gold on the shirt and stick some Elephants outside the ground" Worked for Cardiff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 10 July 2013 Share Posted 10 July 2013 Some of their fans probably genuinely believe it did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyT Posted 10 July 2013 Author Share Posted 10 July 2013 Fcuking hell. What a strategy our owners have in place. We've tried throwing money at Sven, we've tried bringing in Nige and cutting the wage bill.... "What's next Top?" "Errrr....put some Gold on the shirt and stick some Elephants outside the ground" And don't forget the Tibetan Monks to bless the place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted 10 July 2013 Share Posted 10 July 2013 The colour gold is considered lucky in Thailand We Play in England though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MattP Posted 10 July 2013 Share Posted 10 July 2013 Worked for Cardiff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted 10 July 2013 Share Posted 10 July 2013 It must be nice for Leicester City to always get to have the Mercury help them with their marketing campaigns for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSpaM Posted 10 July 2013 Share Posted 10 July 2013 Some of their fans probably genuinely believe it did I can almost guarantee our owners genuinely believed it did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieWorthoYaggedMyWife Posted 10 July 2013 Share Posted 10 July 2013 Some of this lot actually would. Still have no idea what the gold is about or what it has to do Leicester City. you could argue the badge has gold(ish) in it but lets be about right - it makes not fooking difference because it is just a crap shirt in a long list of many crap shirts! I don't understand the upset it seems to be causing some people. Just don't buy it if you don't like it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 10 July 2013 Share Posted 10 July 2013 I can almost guarantee our owners genuinely believed it did If they believed some buddhist monks would help the team then fair play, it's no skin off any of our nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfanazer Posted 10 July 2013 Share Posted 10 July 2013 Fcuking hell. What a strategy our owners have in place. We've tried throwing money at Sven, we've tried bringing in Nige and cutting the wage bill.... "What's next Top?" "Errrr....put some Gold on the shirt and stick some Elephants outside the ground" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cockney Fox Posted 10 July 2013 Share Posted 10 July 2013 The mercury spout more propaganda than the The Sun. The headline should have read: "Fan's who always buy the shirts, regardless, views on the new shirt" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MattP Posted 10 July 2013 Share Posted 10 July 2013 "Fan who says 'I would wear a bin liner with a Leicester badge on' gives thumps up to new City shirt" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasty Posted 10 July 2013 Share Posted 10 July 2013 I'm still struggling to digest that bit about the person who left their house at half six in the morning. I love City as much as the next fan but there's only one place I would be at that time - in my pit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieWorthoYaggedMyWife Posted 10 July 2013 Share Posted 10 July 2013 I'm still struggling to digest that bit about the person who left their house at half six in the morning. I love City as much as the next fan but there's only one place I would be at that time - in my pit. worrying behaviour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MattP Posted 10 July 2013 Share Posted 10 July 2013 Sickening to be honest, if ever a guy needs to lose his virginity that's him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 10 July 2013 Share Posted 10 July 2013 20 years old as well. Like I say each to their own but it really is no wonder clubs take the piss of the fans with some of the blind loyalty shown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MattP Posted 10 July 2013 Share Posted 10 July 2013 Someone search for these on Facebook, I'll bet a pound to a penny one of them is a full kit willy puller on the profile picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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