On the subject of new shirts and stuff, today saw the launch of Hull City's new away polyester rags.
Some of you may recall that I wasn't too keen on
the launch of the home shirt a month or so back, rushed as it was to try and counter the negative feeling that surrounded the leaking of the new shirt sponsor.
Anyway, today's launch had an idea around it. You see, shirt launches these days often involve a couple of teaser shots, before the reveal with a key player or two sporting the new kit. Some clubs have quite intricate Photoshopped images, others have glitzy events with dry ice and stuff. But not us. Oh no.
Here's the idea. The shirt was unveiled at noon today in the club shop, with no official photography accompanying the launch. Models wearing the kit would then have a walk around the city centre, the notion being that supporters could photograph said models on their phones and upload the pics to Facebook and the like. Okay...
The thing is, it's an awful day here – grey and pouring it down with rain. Furthermore, the models weren't players or even furry club mascot Roary the Tiger – they seem to be a couple of the lads who work in the club shop.
Here then are some shots of the new away kit. I took these from Hull City's official Facebook page so these are, in essence, the closest we currently have to 'official' images...
Here, our intrepid models pose outside a top local eaterie with a passing punter. Nicely applied sponsor, there...
Now, I know you're all wanting to see the socks. Here's another fan-taken snap from the club's official Facebook page...
That's right, your eyes do not deceive you. He's come out to unveil the new kit wearing a pair of slippers.
I despair sometimes. I really do.
