Town Return to Adidas
Monday, 7th Apr 2014 12:59

Town have signed a new four-year kit deal with adidas, the manufacturers of the strips in which the Blues won the 1978 FA Cup and 1981 UEFA Cup. The arrangement with existing kit supplier Mitre is up this summer.

The new deal will see adidas become the club’s “official technical kit supply partner” from July 1st. Previously, the Blues wore adidas kit between 1978 and 1990.

“We are delighted to be working again with adidas, one of the biggest names in sport,” joint-managing director Ian Milne told the club site.

“They have a proven track record in producing quality sportswear and having spoken to Mick McCarthy and the players, I know how much they are looking forward to seeing next season’s new kit.”

Fellow MD, Jonathan Symonds, added: “Seeing our players wearing the three stripes again will no doubt rekindle memories of some great times in the past at Ipswich Town. Let’s hope there will be some great times ahead as well. That is what we are all striving for.”

Commenting for adidas (UK), Steve Holland said: “We are delighted to agree this partnership with Ipswich Town Football Club.

“They have a rich heritage with the adidas brand and having been part of iconic moments in the club’s past history, we are looking forward to more successes in the coming four seasons.”

The club’s director of retail operations, Lee Hyde, said: “We have been working on the new kits for the 2014/15 season with adidas for some time.

“I know that the fans will love what we have arriving very soon. The product quality is of the very highest standard. It is fantastic news to have adidas on board for the next four seasons.

“We’ll be confirming the pre-order and launch dates soon for both replica kits and the new training wear package.”

Town are expected to reveal the new home and away kits next week. The new deal will also see the club’s Planet Blue shop in the Sir Bobby Robson Stand given a makeover.

Earlier in the season Town gave a big hint that adidas would be the new suppliers by wearing their training gear after delivery of Mitre benchwear was delayed.

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TractorCam added 13:03 - Apr 7 Excellent news, big sponsorship and maybe even a good omen, good work ITFC
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leftback added 13:06 - Apr 7 £90 a shirt tho!
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sweas77 added 13:07 - Apr 7 Great news, any news on shirt sponsor for next season?
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phumph added 13:08 - Apr 7 Fantastic. Cant wait to see the new kit. I just hope its not the iron on badge which has spoilt this seasons shirt.
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itfc_leggett added 13:13 - Apr 7 Town will be wearing the same kits as the likes of Real Madrid and bay earn Munich next season. Let's hope we get the same amount of success as they have!
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JimmyJazz added 13:14 - Apr 7 Adidas kit in the glory days of 78-82, but also during the Duncan days as well
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hampstead_blue added 13:14 - Apr 7 Can't wait. Can we roll back the years and have some of the players too!
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Michael11 added 13:17 - Apr 7 Great news. Back to the glory days with the Adidas kits. Hopefully a new era of good days coming up!!
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ElvisMariner added 13:23 - Apr 7 Fantastic.... Can't wait to see what it looks like
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bugblatter added 13:24 - Apr 7 PLEASE let us get a different shirt sponsor. Nothing against Marcus Evans, but their logo sucks.
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MaySixth added 13:29 - Apr 7 Big credit to Jonathan Symonds who pushed this deal through.
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We_hate_Norwich added 13:31 - Apr 7 After being in the 'sh1t shirt wilderness' with Punch and Mitre, this is a welcome return. As mentioned above, just need to get rid of the God awful shirt sponsor now!
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Big_Jase added 13:33 - Apr 7 I would love it if the kit looked anything like the one in the picture, no sponsors either. That will never happen again though.
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PortmanOz added 13:35 - Apr 7 Great News but the worst kept secret.
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TrueBlue93 added 13:38 - Apr 7 did anybody else see this knocking about on the internet
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essexboy added 13:38 - Apr 7 Great news,who will be the sponsor on the shirts for next season.!!
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RonFearonsHair added 13:40 - Apr 7 Wouldn't it be lovely if, in an effort to bridge relations between boardroom and supporters, Marcus Evans released replicas with and without a sponsor?
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Big_Jase added 13:40 - Apr 7 TrueBlue93 - thats been about on the internet for about 3 years now.
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nbsiyag added 14:00 - Apr 7 Does this mean we can now have proper 78 & 81 retro replica shirts instead of the ersatz ones knocking about with only 2 stripes on the sleeves?
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isitinthemiddle added 14:06 - Apr 7 True Blue93 I have seen it mate.... Would love it if the sponsor is Adnams or Aspall. This club needs a touch of localness. Something I feel has been lost or forgotten. Yes I understand it's a business now, however, I think it should have a local symbol as identity of where the club is from and where the fans (most) live.
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