Puma kit next season

Crewe claret · Post by **Crewe claret** » Thu May 11, 2017 5:40 pm

I thought the contract with Puma had ended after this season but the club has told me next season will be puma so another boring template kit

bfcmik · Post by **bfcmik** » Thu May 11, 2017 6:55 pm

Who would offer us anything other than a 'template kit'?

All we need is a kit that is proper BFC Claret and blue. No fancy tarting up thanks, it's Burnley not Barcelona

randomclaret2 · Post by **randomclaret2** » Thu May 11, 2017 7:24 pm

Another year in the Premier League....No debt...A new Training Ground...£40 million spent on players...Our best team in decades... Bastards relegated to Div 3. They can play in bin bags next season as far as I'm concerned (with Claret & Blue hooped socks obviously )

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu May 11, 2017 8:31 pm

Although it's Puma on the kit, our contract is with a company called Genesis and we will get template kits (with no hooped socks either next season).

Errea, the previous company allowed you to design your own kit which is why we signed a one year extension with them in 2009/10 so we could have that 50th anniversary kit. We signed another deal with Genesis, not sure how many more years it is.

rishtonclaret · Post by **rishtonclaret** » Thu May 11, 2017 9:13 pm

Genesis was bought out last year by Puma, prior to that Genesis were Puma licensees. All the major brands develop design templates each season but clubs can have their own bespoke design if they choose to and are prepared to pay a premium. It comes down to club choice. The club gets involved in the design and are given a choice of styles, collar types, etc., so it's not strictly speaking an off shelf design. Remember it's restricted by a combination of club colours, Pumas styling and what the club likes. The likes of Arsenal and Dortmund pay for a higher priced fabric and a unique, bespoke design. Other clubs like Burnley, Leicester, Wolves etc., tend to choose a less expensive fabric and a more templated design. It all comes down to margins and how many shirts the clubs sell. So there's some flexibility on design but within the latest brand style guide or template. Adidas and Nike and most other brands work in the same way. I'm an ex employee and no I will not be revealing or leaking next seasons kit in case anyone asks.

Formerbfcmanager · Post by **Formerbfcmanager** » Fri May 12, 2017 1:10 am

New Chesterfield Puma kits for next year

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Fri May 12, 2017 1:54 am

bfcmik wrote:Who would offer us anything other than a 'template kit'?

All we need is a kit that is proper BFC Claret and blue. No fancy tarting up thanks, it's Burnley not Barcelona

Barcelona remain very traditional.

Pstotto · Post by **Pstotto** » Fri May 12, 2017 2:04 am

We call the shots ( or not). In-design, product sourced wherever. Why Puma? Why Adidas or Umbro? Why these demigods of sportwear? I bet Burnley College can design better.

ClaretAndJew · Post by **ClaretAndJew** » Fri May 12, 2017 2:14 am

I think it hinges more on production rather than design. As in, who can ship them out in bulk at a cheaper cost.

RammyClaret61 · Post by **RammyClaret61** » Fri May 12, 2017 6:23 am

I just wish they'd get the colour of blue right. The last few years it's been a wishy washy pastel turquoise. When you put the shirt against the training tops, which are the right colour. They're nothing like.

thelaughingclaret · Post by **thelaughingclaret** » Fri May 12, 2017 6:30 am

I just wish they could have both the home and away kits stocked in the club shop by august. I know I know, I'm asking for far too much. A man can always dream though.

burnmark · Post by **burnmark** » Fri May 12, 2017 7:14 am

Hope they are different to the Chesterfield examples as we've had a blue stripe running down the sleeve for two
seasons now. Would like to see a solid blue sleeve again.

burnmark · Post by **burnmark** » Fri May 12, 2017 7:15 am

thelaughingclaret wrote:I just wish they could have both the home and away kits stocked in the club shop by august. I know I know, I'm asking for far too much. A man can always dream though.

They usually are aren't they?

Edit: just looked back and the two previous away kits were released 1st August

Firthy · Post by **Firthy** » Fri May 12, 2017 7:51 am

Chesterfield kits are dire IMO. Really don't like the buttons on the neck and the sleeves look unfinished with a piece of loose material hanging down. Sincerely hope we get a different template to that one.

RogerBest · Post by **RogerBest** » Fri May 12, 2017 7:51 am

Now we are becoming a more globally recognised brand, isn't it time we started selling our merchandise in shops outside of Burnley too?

UpTheClaretsFCBK · Post by **UpTheClaretsFCBK** » Fri May 12, 2017 7:54 am

Hopefully proper blue sleeves this year.

MarkGreen · Post by **MarkGreen** » Fri May 12, 2017 8:52 am

RogerBest wrote:Now we are becoming a more globally recognised brand, isn't it time we started selling our merchandise in shops outside of Burnley too?

I don't think the club shop sells enough variety to justify the shop in the town centre, never mind outside of Burnley.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri May 12, 2017 9:03 am

ClaretAndJew wrote:I think it hinges more on production rather than design. As in, who can ship them out in bulk at a cheaper cost.

One of the problems with Errea was delivery.

Those Chesterfield shirts look dreadful, particularly the white one which looks more like the vests my granddad used to wear.

Barry_Chuckle · Post by **Barry_Chuckle** » Fri May 12, 2017 9:08 am

Always surprises me that it seems every other club manage to get theirs on sale weeks before we do, clubs like Chesterfield, Barnsley and Rotherham seem to manage it each year. Does anyone know the reason for this, does it cost the club more to be supplied first?

Seems a shame that the club struggle to get supplies before folk go on their summer holidays, lots of potential sales opportunities lost for the club!

MiltonKeynesClaret93 · Post by **MiltonKeynesClaret93** » Fri May 12, 2017 9:12 am

Some clubs reveal theirs before us but a lot more reveal theirs around the same time as us and some a lot later.

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Fri May 12, 2017 9:20 am

what an awful logo on that shirt. looks like my old school, where three of us had to share one hymn book.

ClaretEngineer · Post by **ClaretEngineer** » Fri May 12, 2017 9:35 am

RogerBest wrote:Now we are becoming a more globally recognised brand, isn't it time we started selling our merchandise in shops outside of Burnley too?

I once bought a BFC Annual (11-12) from a WH Smiths in Leicester.

Yes I was surprised too.

ClaretEngineer · Post by **ClaretEngineer** » Fri May 12, 2017 9:38 am

MarkGreen wrote:I don't think the club shop sells enough variety to justify the shop in the town centre, never mind outside of Burnley.

What I want to see is some good quality casual wear. A well fitting, clean cut, understated Polo shirt. Something that I can wear when I'm amongst the enemy or travelling semi-incognito. Ralph Lauren would be a decent template.

Blackrod · Post by **Blackrod** » Fri May 12, 2017 9:46 am

I remember a poster ( a grown man) once complaining about the late delivery of BFC socks as he wouldn't be able to wear them with his BFC shorts and top when shopping in Asda. He thought it would be embarrassing without the socks.

ClaretAndJew · Post by **ClaretAndJew** » Fri May 12, 2017 9:53 am

Blackrod wrote:I remember a poster ( a grown man) once complaining about the late delivery of BFC socks as he wouldn't be able to wear them with his BFC shorts and top when shopping in Asda. He thought it would be embarrassing without the socks.

Genuinely hoping that it was a joke.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri May 12, 2017 9:54 am

Barry_Chuckle wrote:Always surprises me that it seems every other club manage to get theirs on sale weeks before we do, clubs like Chesterfield, Barnsley and Rotherham seem to manage it each year. Does anyone know the reason for this, does it cost the club more to be supplied first?

Seems a shame that the club struggle to get supplies before folk go on their summer holidays, lots of potential sales opportunities lost for the club!

Far from it, some clubs are some time after us. Last season's away kit was delayed to fit in with the opening of the new shop but I think we tend to have the home shirt on sale in June.

MarkGreen · Post by **MarkGreen** » Fri May 12, 2017 9:58 am

ClaretEngineer wrote:What I want to see is some good quality casual wear. A well fitting, clean cut, understated Polo shirt. Something that I can wear when I'm amongst the enemy or travelling semi-incognito. Ralph Lauren would be a decent template.

I do feel we could take a leaf out of West Ham's book, I saw a lot of different styles of polo's/t-shirts when down in London worn by both adults and kids.

Just a quick browse on their shop I can see 91 T-shirts/tops/polos for sale to our 19. I hope a couple more seasons in the PL will increase our brand enough to generate a demand for us to justify increasing our range.

hampsteadclaret · Post by **hampsteadclaret** » Fri May 12, 2017 10:01 am

The club shop is massively improved, with a good range of merchandise in there...I was in there on Saturday, it was very busy...the staff were very attentive and helpful.

ClaretEngineer · Post by **ClaretEngineer** » Fri May 12, 2017 10:03 am

MarkGreen wrote:I do feel we could take a leaf out of West Ham's book, I saw a lot of different styles of polo's/t-shirts when down in London worn by both adults and kids.

Just a quick browse on their shop I can see 91 T-shirts/tops/polos for sale to our 19. I hope a couple more seasons in the PL will increase our brand enough to generate a demand for us to justify increasing our range.

I'd be inclined to say quality over quantity. Even if it was using Puma polo shirts. We don't need a massive range, just a well thought out and well designed one.

I still think we missed a massive opportunity with that 1914 FA Cup replica / tribute shirt. Now that was a thing of beauty.

bumba · Post by **bumba** » Fri May 12, 2017 10:04 am

MarkGreen wrote:I do feel we could take a leaf out of West Ham's book, I saw a lot of different styles of polo's/t-shirts when down in London worn by both adults and kids.

Just a quick browse on their shop I can see 91 T-shirts/tops/polos for sale to our 19. I hope a couple more seasons in the PL will increase our brand enough to generate a demand for us to justify increasing our range.

The club is now selling the same terrace wear as what west ham sell, some smart items in the club shop now. There just overpriced in my opinion

MarkGreen · Post by **MarkGreen** » Fri May 12, 2017 10:07 am

ClaretEngineer wrote:I'd be inclined to say quality over quantity. Even if it was using Puma polo shirts. We don't need a massive range, just a well thought out and well designed one.

I still think we missed a massive opportunity with that 1914 FA Cup replica / tribute shirt. Now that was a thing of beauty.

I completely agree, but I do not feel our current fashion range is quality.

I am 24 years old and there is not a single item of clothing other than a replica shirt that appeals to me. I would love to wear our colours abroad in a more subtle way than a replica shirt.

ClaretEngineer · Post by **ClaretEngineer** » Fri May 12, 2017 10:12 am

MarkGreen wrote:I completely agree, but I do not feel our current fashion range is quality.

I am 24 years old and there is not a single item of clothing other than a replica shirt that appeals to me. I would love to wear our colours abroad in a more subtle way than a replica shirt.

Exactly that Mark (though I've 4 years on you!). The only things I buy are the replica shirts, the mini car kits and the Mitre balls with our crest on.

I wear my replica shirts to games and to the gym, I don't ever wear them as casual piece (i feel its making an unnecessary ''look at me'' sort of statement).

I notice that Sean Dyche now wears a Puma branded coat (prior to this having an unbranded one), I wonder if its a ''special'' just for him. I'd buy that!

bfcmik · Post by **bfcmik** » Fri May 12, 2017 11:38 am

As an XXXL person I have found the range of 'fashionwear' to be non existent in the shop this season.

I spoke to the manager there and was told that a supplier for oversize apparel has been contracted to produce a range of leisurewear to go on sale during the summer. I informed him that what supporters, of all sizes, want is decent material and an 'understated' design. Brash, in your face stuff is OK on a match day but out of place the rest of the time. He said that was a look they were aiming for but one persons stylish was another persons ignore.

basil6345789 · Post by **basil6345789** » Fri May 12, 2017 11:47 am

Just keep use the 1962 strip and change the sponsor's bits accordingly.

HelloHiGoodbye · Post by **HelloHiGoodbye** » Fri May 12, 2017 11:51 am

It's been said on here already - by someone 'connected' - that it'll be claret with blue shorts and socks and the away kit'll be white.

SloughClarets · Post by **SloughClarets** » Fri May 12, 2017 11:58 am

ClaretEngineer wrote:I once bought a BFC Annual (11-12) from a WH Smiths in Leicester.

Yes I was surprised too.

In the mid 90s, I managed to purchase a white away shirt (Mitre) in JJB, Slough.

Although i wasn't overly keen on the shirt. I felt i had to buy it as it was on sale in my home town. If memory serves me right it was only £14 too.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Sun May 14, 2017 11:27 am

SloughClarets wrote:In the mid 90s, I managed to purchase a white away shirt (Mitre) in JJB, Slough.

Although i wasn't overly keen on the shirt. I felt i had to buy it as it was on sale in my home town. If memory serves me right it was only £14 too.

For some reason I was once in JJB in Colchester (think we were on a school trip to Norfolk)

Anyway we walked in and hanging in amongst the red shirts of Liverpool/United/Arsenal and the blues of Chelsea was a glimmer of green.

We walked over and saw the jade/black shirt that we were so successful with.

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Sun May 14, 2017 1:38 pm

ClaretEngineer wrote:I still think we missed a massive opportunity with that 1914 FA Cup replica / tribute shirt. Now that was a thing of beauty.

apart from the Premier Gas logo

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Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Sun May 14, 2017 1:45 pm

Personally liked the 72/73 2nd Div Champions Kit and the White away version also - always preferred the white away kits

RingoMcCartney · Post by **RingoMcCartney** » Sun May 14, 2017 3:26 pm

bumba wrote:The club is now selling the same terrace wear as what west ham sell, some smart items in the club shop now. There just overpriced in my opinion

But mate if it has "West Ham" written all over it, it's not going to sell well is it?

Or am missing something?

ClaretEngineer · Post by **ClaretEngineer** » Sun May 14, 2017 9:57 pm

Chester Perry wrote:apart from the Premier Gas logo

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Like I said a thing of beauty! I don't mind that it has the Premier Range sponsor, it could also have had the puma logo on it too (in gold)! Swap the Royal Crest for the 90's club badge, again in gold, and it would have been a sure fire winner. All parties would have been satisfied surely?????

I can't be the only person outside the top level of Burnley FC, Royal Household, Puma and Premier Range to think of this...!!!

S0S-1971 · Post by **S0S-1971** » Sun May 14, 2017 10:13 pm

Burnley beach towels that's what we bloody need ! Nothing better than putting a Bfc towel on the sun lounger around the pool on holiday so that everyone in the entire hotel can see it , oh the pride !

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sun May 14, 2017 10:30 pm

never mind the kit, what the **** is going on with this lads hair ? They not have mirrors in Chesterfield ?

Crewe claret · Post by **Crewe claret** » Tue May 16, 2017 3:22 pm

Darren Bentley just tweeted a photograph of the setup for taking photos of the new home kit, not long to wait now

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Tue May 16, 2017 5:23 pm

Wile E Coyote wrote:what an awful logo on that shirt. looks like my old school, where three of us had to share one hymn book.

That wouldn't be a problem as long as you were sharing with ABC and butterflyvenom.

burnmark · Post by **burnmark** » Tue May 16, 2017 5:37 pm

This has appeared on social media but I have a feeling it's just a fan design. Nice kit though.

groove · Post by **groove** » Tue May 16, 2017 5:43 pm

Crewe claret wrote:Darren Bentley just tweeted a photograph of the setup for taking photos of the new home kit, not long to wait now

I wouldn't get your hopes up. Just a teaser will be released, with a fleeting glimpse of the badge and a big of claret material.

Claretmatt4 · Post by **Claretmatt4** » Tue May 16, 2017 6:03 pm

Disgusting

randomclaret2 · Post by **randomclaret2** » Tue May 16, 2017 6:04 pm

Always an exciting time, as we anticipate next seasons kit. I'm going for a combination of Claret and Blue, perhaps with some white thrown in. No inside information , just a hunch. Its almost as thrilling as the day the fixtures are released, when we find out the precise order in which we will play our 19 divisional rivals, once at home and once away, between August and May.

Ribble Claret · Post by **Ribble Claret** » Tue May 16, 2017 6:08 pm

burnmark wrote:This has appeared on social media but I have a feeling it's just a fan design. Nice kit though.

I hope that is a fan design. It's bloody awful!