Morning,
According to Michael Steele a Bloomberg bloke, Under Armour will be suppliers to the Tottinghams come 2012.
Mixed reaction from me. This news will send a chill down the spine of those supporters who had ‘issues’ with Kappa kits. If you thought their stuff was a neat fit, Under Armour goods aren’t displayed on a coat hanger, they come in can.
The other question I would raise is why aren’t we going for a truly household name like Adidas or Nike? I’d be staggered if Levy & Co give a stuff about ‘individuality’ and this has more to do with the bottom line.
We’ll be told of course about all the technical benefits (techie fans you’ll love this stuff) and how in 10 years time they’ll all be wearing it. Mmn.It would take me 10 years of going to the gym to get one of these bar stewards on.
Duly noted on the Nike comment, Mike…
We can only hope that they use Spurs as a way to get into the European market and therefore make a super kit to show their range of clothing.
Always makes me laugh when I see people getting upset about what design of shirt the players are wearing rather than the player inside the shirt.
I agree with one of the early comments, it’s very sad for a grown up to wear replica kit.
I don’t agree, mate. We’re all kids, imho. Some good points have been raised, such as what will the kits feel like to wear? And if design means nothing to you, you’re in a very small minority. Design and fashion rock;))
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Who are Under Armour? Founded in 1996 by current President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Kevin Plank
Kevin Plank?
Kevin Plank
lol
But it’s almost rock-star status when said in an American accent.
£16 million a year for five years, compared to pumas 5 million a year. good news. folow the link http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/tottenham_sign_surprise_multi-million_dollar_deal_with_major_american_backe/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=Latest+News&utm_medium=rss
pumas 8 million
That’s 16 million DOLLARS, which equates to little over 8 million POUNDS. So don’t be getting too excited.
Not so great when you consider it’s $16m, yes dollars. Thats £9.82m approx. at current exchange rates.
apologies MalSpurs, you’re quicker to draw :blush:
Example of Under Armour kit: http://www.footballshirtculture.com/10/11-kits/hannover-96-under-armour-2010-2011-kits.html
Can’t argue with the monies… but I’ll reserve judgement until i see a UA lilywhite shirt with a proud cockerel on it!
That looks alright, actually.
not sure on the kit, but I quite fancy there center forward…..