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Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy 12:52 - Jul 8 with 2554 views

Seems the players get a 'high quality kit but the replica kits on sale to the fans are a lesser quality

Brighton fans arent happy, which in itself isnt unusual, and claiming they are they are bring ripped off

Maybe they should so a banner?

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Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 12:56 - Jul 8 with 2469 views

Chris_ITFC

I haven’t seen the Brighton one, but a lot of the big clubs do it now.

It creates a new ‘tier’ of kit for them to sell at £100+ as a ‘player version’, because the £60 ‘replica version’ isn’t enough of a rip-off already.

“Authentic”, £120
https://store.manutd.com/en-gb/p/manchester-united-2526-home-authentic-jersey-40

Bog standard, £85
https://store.manutd.com/en-gb/p/manchester-united-2526-home-jersey-4081

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Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 12:56 - Jul 8 with 2448 views

MattinLondon

Hasn’t that always been the case that players shirts differ from what’s on sale?

Some of the bigger clubs issue ‘stadium shirts’ which are exactly the same as the players but cost over £100.

Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 13:00 - Jul 8 with 2396 views

Radlett_blue

Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 12:56 - Jul 8 by MattinLondon
Hasn’t that always been the case that players shirts differ from what’s on sale? Some of the bigger clubs issue ‘stadium shirts’ which are exactly the same as the players but cost over £100.

No wonder many buy cheap, knock-off replica kits. I bought a Peru shirt in Lima from a market trader for $5 (it's always been a cool kit).

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Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 13:02 - Jul 8 with 2374 views

BlueandTruesince82

Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 12:56 - Jul 8 by Chris_ITFC

Wtf... if im buying kit, with the exception of some badges, names on the back numbers etc im expecting to get what the players wear

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Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 13:02 - Jul 8 with 2376 views

stonojnr

Standard for Nike the pro authentic ones would retail at 90quid, they've surmised correctly the market isn't there for it, so they get the replica ones for a mere 75 instead.

And The differences are very superficial imo, fwiw stitched logos are better than heat transfers for multiple washes. Which of course the players dont have to worry about as Nike will just keep giving them free replacements it's the Premier league they probably get brand new per game.

Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 13:05 - Jul 8 with 2321 views

C_HealyIsAPleasure

Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 12:56 - Jul 8 by MattinLondon
Hasn’t that always been the case that players shirts differ from what’s on sale? Some of the bigger clubs issue ‘stadium shirts’ which are exactly the same as the players but cost over £100.

Yep, has been the case since at least the turn of the Millennium

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Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 13:07 - Jul 8 with 2262 views

keighleyblue

Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 13:02 - Jul 8 by stonojnr

Collar is different / more streamlined design on the premium Utd shirt. Not just the badges.

Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 13:12 - Jul 8 with 2171 views

tivo

'Replica'

Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 13:13 - Jul 8 with 2167 views

HighgateBlue

Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 12:56 - Jul 8 by Chris_ITFC

The difference in product names is horrendous. I note that the £120 version has a little patch saying "authentic licensed product", whereas the £85 version does not.

I hope the Club realises that it's saying "It's fine to buy kit which is not authentic if you want to pay less than £120". Well be careful what you wish for, street vendors here we come!

I mean really, this is starting to sound like satire now, what some of these clubs are doing. Buying a match worn kit, or a signed kit, sure, you'd expect to pay a massive premium. Market forces, yada yada, all understood.

But selling different tiers of mass produced kits and implying that something that's £85 is not "authentic" is an absolute disgrace, even for those of us who have long accepted that there is not an unseverable umbilical cord between a club and a town's working class.

One day I hope that FC United of Manchester compete with Man Utd in a similar way to AFC Wimbledon against the MK Don'ts.

Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 13:21 - Jul 8 with 2057 views

Chris_ITFC

Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 13:13 - Jul 8 by HighgateBlue

Indeed. Pretty shameful branding.

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Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 13:27 - Jul 8 with 1989 views

Illinoisblue

They’ve only received a billion in transfer fees from Chelsea so it’s right they should squeeze the fans some more.

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Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 13:32 - Jul 8 with 1892 views

Radlett_blue

Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 13:13 - Jul 8 by HighgateBlue

Again, enough football fans will keep buying replica shirts (even blatantly unnecessary "3rd kits") so the clubs realise they can continue to fleece their "supporters". Whether we like it or not, football is big business (with peculiarly strong "brand loyalty") so it will persist until fans stop buying the shirts.

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Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 13:35 - Jul 8 with 1855 views

MattinLondon

Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 13:27 - Jul 8 by Illinoisblue
They’ve only received a billion in transfer fees from Chelsea so it’s right they should squeeze the fans some more.

All a fan has to do is to take a cute kid with them to a match (ideally they will already know the said kid), make them hold up a sign asking for a players shirt and hopefully the player will hand it over. And then take shirt off the kid - stadium replica shirt for the cost of a child’s ticket.

For better odds of getting a shirt - ask for a player that is less fashionable. Don’t ask for a striker but possibly a centre-back as they tend to be bigger so the shirt might well fit better in an unfit football fan.

Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 16:46 - Jul 8 with 1274 views

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Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 13:32 - Jul 8 by Radlett_blue
Again, enough football fans will keep buying replica shirts (even blatantly unnecessary "3rd kits") so the clubs realise they can continue to fleece their "supporters". Whether we like it or not, football is big business (with peculiarly strong "brand loyalty") so it will persist until fans stop buying the shirts.

I love a shirt though. Tonight I’ll be trying to educate the good folk of Borehamwood that Ipswich is better than Watord or Arsenal. It’s a weekly task when I stay down for work.

Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 17:29 - Jul 8 with 1122 views

Plums

Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 12:56 - Jul 8 by MattinLondon
Hasn’t that always been the case that players shirts differ from what’s on sale? Some of the bigger clubs issue ‘stadium shirts’ which are exactly the same as the players but cost over £100.

It's the same with boots too isn't it?
I may be wrong but I've always understood that the £120 boots in Sports Direct are a far cry from gear the pros wear. I guess some brands differ though

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Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 17:35 - Jul 8 with 1088 views

MattinLondon

Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 17:29 - Jul 8 by Plums
It's the same with boots too isn't it? I may be wrong but I've always understood that the £120 boots in Sports Direct are a far cry from gear the pros wear. I guess some brands differ though

I never knew that.

Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 17:35 - Jul 8 with 1079 views

itfcsuth

Put it on the Amex card and claim it back as a scam.

Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 17:43 - Jul 8 with 1030 views

C_HealyIsAPleasure

Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 17:35 - Jul 8 by itfcsuth
Put it on the Amex card and claim it back as a scam.

Really don’t understand why this is a surprise. The pro-equivalent boots are c£265, it’s the same with say running shoes where the Alphafly’s (aka the Kipchoge shoes) are just shy of £300. Your average amateur footballer or runner doesn’t need that level of performance or tech hence the cheaper versions

Same with clothing where elite performance running tops and vests will cost near £100, yet for the vast majority basic sweat-wicking tops at £20-30 suffice just fine. It’s just the same principle with shirts in the OP, and has been the case for years so not sure why it’s suddenly such a controversy now (only the higher versions being branded as officially licenced is a bit off though)

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Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 17:50 - Jul 8 with 987 views

Mullet

Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 17:43 - Jul 8 by C_HealyIsAPleasure

Brighton though innit. They make a fuss about everything - worst people in football.

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Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 18:44 - Jul 8 with 850 views

Sharkey

Any thoughts on the Brighton Kit Controversy on 13:32 - Jul 8 by Radlett_blue
Again, enough football fans will keep buying replica shirts (even blatantly unnecessary "3rd kits") so the clubs realise they can continue to fleece their "supporters". Whether we like it or not, football is big business (with peculiarly strong "brand loyalty") so it will persist until fans stop buying the shirts.

In Town's case last season, it was more 'a blatantly unnecessary 2nd shirt', with the third being necessary to avoid a clash with Palace for sure and arguably with Everton, Leicester, and Chelsea.
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