Kitchandro Posted 18 July 2014 Posted 18 July 2014 and if putting a little gold on the home shirt is all they want to do, it's hardly a big deal in my opinion. I can think of teams with Owners that have, or tried to do a lot more to completely ruin a clubs traditions. It's not a little bit though, it's becoming a secondary colour in place of white, which has been our secondary colour for as long as we've worn blue. There was way too much gold on the shirt last season and it sounds as if it's got worse this season. And what's the 2nd sentence supposed to suggest? Because they're not Tan we should just get on with it? That as long as they're not as bad as them it's ok? Well no it's not. It's not as bad as it could be, at the moment, but it's still an insult to our tradition. Once we start saying we're ok with things like this it's a slippery slope.
Haydos Posted 18 July 2014 Posted 18 July 2014 There are just two traditions I want to keep and that's us playing in Blue and keeping the badge as a fox. Over prolonged periods of times you expect slight changes and modification to kits. I don't know exactly what the new kit looks like yet but if as expected there are flashes of gold, then so what? I'd certainly be anoyed if the home kit was gold with flashes of blue but it's not. We have survived transitions from being Leicester Fosse to Leicester City, eventually adding the fox to our kit in the 1940's I think. We survived moving from our previous home of many years, Filbert Street to what is now the King Power stadium. For the love of god I am sure we can survive having a little bit of gold on our TRADITIONALLY BLUE KIT. Sensible post, my thoughts exactly.
Jordan Posted 18 July 2014 Posted 18 July 2014 Accent colours are fine. Over the years we've had red, yellow, orange, navy etc. so I can't really complain if there's a tiny bit of gold going on (even if I find the shade we're using at the moment a bit vom-inducing). But I assume in the past those colours were chosen because the designers thought they looked good with blue and white. This has clearly been done to fit in with King Power's corporate branding. Just because it's not on the level of those utter salads Tan and Allam doesn't mean we shouldn't be allowed to be cynical or uncomfortable about it. "Accent colours" are fine if they're done on a whim by kit manufacturers that have little regard for "history" and "tradition," and who think it will look nice and a lot of fans will spend a lot of money buying replica kits. But god forbid King Power group prefers to add an "accent colour" for another (and arguably less cynical) reason...AGAINST MODERN FOOTBALL!
65RosesFox Posted 18 July 2014 Posted 18 July 2014 It's not a little bit though, it's becoming a secondary colour in place of white, which has been our secondary colour for as long as we've worn blue. There was way too much gold on the shirt last season and it sounds as if it's got worse this season. And what's the 2nd sentence supposed to suggest? Because they're not Tan we should just get on with it? That as long as they're not as bad as them it's ok? Well no it's not. It's not as bad as it could be, at the moment, but it's still an insult to our tradition. Once we start saying we're ok with things like this it's a slippery slope. I'm not saying just get on with it. I'm saying I don't personally have an issue with a little gold on the home kit, as long as it remains a blue home kit. If they see it as a lucky colour, and last season with the added gold we won promotion, being supersticious they were going to keep the gold on the kit. If the rumours are true, I'm glad we have an all blue home kit including shorts and socks as it is my preference. It makes us unique, as no other team plays in all blue. only one I can think of that is close is Chealea as they have blue shorts but white socks. Everyone has their own opinion, and I could be wrong but I think the majority of fans don't see there be any issue or problem with some gold on the home kit as long as we remain blue and Leicester City.
indierich06 Posted 18 July 2014 Posted 18 July 2014 It's not a little bit though, it's becoming a secondary colour in place of white, which has been our secondary colour for as long as we've worn blue. There was way too much gold on the shirt last season and it sounds as if it's got worse this season. And what's the 2nd sentence supposed to suggest? Because they're not Tan we should just get on with it? That as long as they're not as bad as them it's ok? Well no it's not. It's not as bad as it could be, at the moment, but it's still an insult to our tradition. Once we start saying we're ok with things like this it's a slippery slope. Shit, I must have missed the gold shorts and the gold plastered all over the shirt last season. Oh that's right, there wasn't. There were about three gold bits, and the rest was either blue or white. White shorts, blue and white socks. People are acting like we're going to be strutting out in gold hot pants next season. Jesus.
andog Posted 18 July 2014 Posted 18 July 2014 Gold is considered a lucky colour in Thailand, that's the reason it's on the shirts Wasn't red also considered lucky in Thailand which is why VinTan changed Cardiff's colours?
MrSpaM Posted 18 July 2014 Posted 18 July 2014 Wasn't red also considered lucky in Thailand which is why VinTan changed Cardiff's colours? Red was considered marketable because it's the colours man utd and Liverpool play in, which are both very popular teams in the east.
andog Posted 18 July 2014 Posted 18 July 2014 Red was considered marketable because it's the colours man utd and Liverpool play in, which are both very popular teams in the east. Then the guy's even stupider than I thought. To think Cardiff would be as appealing as Man Utd or Liverpool by simply changing their kit colour.
Livid Posted 18 July 2014 Posted 18 July 2014 As long as the Home shirt remains predominantly blue I don't have a problem at all. Our owners are the best thing that has happened to this club in a very long time. Yes there is a lot of King Power/Air Asia/Singha Beer branding down at the KP but it doesn't bother me in the slightest. I've even grown to love the block blue banner that now goes around the ground, even though I was hacked off with them taking down the legends one at the time. When they first came I think there was a learning curve for them and us. I went into the club shop and just about everything was screaming "King Power", that's changed, other that the Kit you don't see that anymore. We had no idea who they were or what there intentions towards the club were. I've learnt to trust them and have total respect for the way they have taken this club forward.
andog Posted 18 July 2014 Posted 18 July 2014 Vincent Tan is Malaysian for a start not Thai That is a great point. Somebody told me he was Thai, but that's obviously wrong.
davieG Posted 18 July 2014 Posted 18 July 2014 The fox was only introduced into the badge in the late 40s and we've not always been called the Foxes which is even more recent.
leicesterlad1989 Posted 18 July 2014 Posted 18 July 2014 There are just two traditions I want to keep and that's us playing in Blue and keeping the badge as a fox. Over prolonged periods of times you expect slight changes and modification to kits. I don't know exactly what the new kit looks like yet but if as expected there are flashes of gold, then so what? I'd certainly be anoyed if the home kit was gold with flashes of blue but it's not. We have survived transitions from being Leicester Fosse to Leicester City, eventually adding the fox to our kit in the 1940's I think. We survived moving from our previous home of many years, Filbert Street to what is now the King Power stadium. For the love of god I am sure we can survive having a little bit of gold on our TRADITIONALLY BLUE KIT. The fox was only introduced into the badge in the late 40s and we've not always been called the Foxes which is even more recent. Ahh see I was correct!
fuchsntf Posted 18 July 2014 Posted 18 July 2014 Get a hold of yourselves all of you.. Gold is being added to the trademark, which incidently we once had. We are still playing in traditional blue and white. 2 days after securing promotion, the owners told everyone, tradition, club name, kit main colours will stay. Trademarks like all trademarks including our crest evolve. 0, nilch, nada, rien, nothing as changed. People getting upset about nothing. Other than we have bought Ulloa from Brighton, a golden transfer.
Fox Ulike Posted 18 July 2014 Posted 18 July 2014 I guess we have to trust the Thais on this one. As others have said, traditions change: then the change becomes accepted and then it become the tradition. Nobody actively wants gold trim. But the Thais have done a lot for the club, and they haven’t done it for free. When someone buys you a slap-up dinner you have to 'put out' a little bit. Us letting the Thais get their hands on our white trim is us 'putting out'. But that's their lot we are not a slut. If the Thais are here for the next 20 or 30 years then OK a little gold on the strip will become our traditional colours. If they bail, then the gold can go with them.
AdamN Posted 18 July 2014 Posted 18 July 2014 Are people missing the fact that gold is essentially just metallic yellow? It's hardly a massive swing towards Cardiff-esque re-branding.
PAPA LAZAROU Posted 18 July 2014 Posted 18 July 2014 God no I hate Gold. It reminds me of all those ghastly old women ( ex pats ) with gypo rings on every finger and gold sandals and matching handbags ala Madge from Benidorm. Just Tacky beyond all measure. Room 101 candidate.
Jace Posted 18 July 2014 Posted 18 July 2014 Its got 2 very thin gold stripes down the side, no need for anyone to have a meltdown
bluebeau Posted 18 July 2014 Posted 18 July 2014 That's the stupidest argument I've ever heard. Putting gold on our shirts is not going to be a big factor in making us sustainable. All it is is arrogance from people who know they can do what they like cos they're in charge. If you are serious in your 2nd sentence, then I think you are the one that is arrogant not the football clubs owners. They have done a fantastic job since taking over from Mandric, in fact they are the best owners the club have ever had imo. With the amount of money they have put into the football club, surely they are entitled to promote the King Power brand? They do not do so to the detriment of LCFC. I for one hope that they stay with City for many years to come.
Webbo Posted 18 July 2014 Posted 18 July 2014 Notice the yellow trim on the collar and cuffs? So there's a bit of gold on the shirts, so what?
Harry - LCFC Posted 18 July 2014 Posted 18 July 2014 Wouldn't say I'm outraged by it but I am a little uncomfortable. Promoting a brand using a club's colour just seems like ground that you shouldn't tread on. Kitch said it was "like Cardiff but on a smaller scale" in another thread and I think I agree with them. They're using our kit for business ends but not as blatantly as Tan is. Doesn't sit well with me I have to say. Notice the yellow trim on the collar and cuffs? So there's a bit of gold on the shirts, so what? Poor comparison for me. That's a trivial amount. We had a lot more on last season's kit and I'll be disappointed if we have something similar again. Gold is used as a small highlighter on that kit which is fine but I'm concerned about it being used like a secondary colour. EDIT: I know I'm sensationalising here but think of this as an example - gold shorts. Happy with that?
Matty Hamez Posted 18 July 2014 Posted 18 July 2014 gold shorts. I was coming to here to be positive about the gold. Then this made me throw up a bit. But in general, I'm behind the gold. As has been said, there are a LOT of blue and white teams out there already. A few of them are bigger than us...for now... Nothing wrong with trying something a little different that gives us something a bit unique. As long as I never live to see blue and gold stripes, I'm happy.
Bob Weasel Fox Posted 18 July 2014 Posted 18 July 2014 Like others have said as long as blue is the main colour on the home shirts that's all that really matters
PAPA LAZAROU Posted 18 July 2014 Posted 18 July 2014 Notice the yellow trim on the collar and cuffs? So there's a bit of gold on the shirts, so what? You did say Yellow . bit of a difference from tacky Gold. there is a difference.
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