Pettywulliegrew-2 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I love that top, still wear it sometimes playing 5s Scott McDonald scored two goals EH~I ~EH~I~OH~! Possibly my best day at the 'Arc EVER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pettywulliegrew-2 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 More of a touch of sky blue than petrol blue.........Bradford connection.......Mr McCall ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcalf Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Have to say this petrol blue thing was only introduced to appease those who were opposed to looking like Rangers. The actual shade I believe was just a generic blue used by everyone with those colours so Rangers, Stranraer, Cowdenbeath, Queen of the South et al had the same shade. If we get a blue kit fine, no need to kid on it's a different shade than all those other teams, it's ours so just celebrate the fuckin' thing. BTW a cigarette card I have makes it look more Powder Blue than Petrol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted February 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Have to say this petrol blue thing was only introduced to appease those who were opposed to looking like Rangers. The actual shade I believe was just a generic blue used by everyone with those colours so Rangers, Stranraer, Cowdenbeath, Queen of the South et al had the same shade. Pretty much spot on. In May 1886, Glencairn FC (named after John Glencairn Carter Hamilton of Dalzell no less) and Alpha FC (the works team from the Alpha Steam Crane & Engine Works) merged to form Motherwell FC. It seems that both teams wore identical navy and white outfits, a very common choice in Scotland at the time, but the new Motherwell team adopted "light blue:" this appears to refer to a shade intermediate between royal and sky blue. Although the petrol blue shade does go quite well with claret and amber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted March 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 One year I would love to see the 70’s claret sash brought back to our home kit, keeping the traditional hoop for a 60’s summer cup style away top. Retro heaven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 not to sure about the home kit socks, I think you took to many drug in the 70s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one_luc_nijholt Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 One year I would love to see the 70's claret sash brought back to our home kit, keeping the traditional hoop for a 60's summer cup style away top. Retro heaven! they are both mint!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_P Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 In terms of the "sash" kit I might have originally considered that to be difficult to pull off these days without it being devalued a little by a sponsor - see Super Skippy Sunday strip or the 89'90 away strip as an example. Malaga seemed to pull it off quite nicely the other nicely with a black kit and blue sash unspoilt with a sponsor's logo, which was located on the back under the shirt number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmostFrazzled Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 In terms of the "sash" kit I might have originally considered that to be difficult to pull off these days without it being devalued a little by a sponsor - see Super Skippy Sunday strip or the 89'90 away strip as an example. Malaga seemed to pull it off quite nicely the other nicely with a black kit and blue sash unspoilt with a sponsor's logo, which was located on the back under the shirt number. Even the Man City away kit has done well with the sponsor logo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pettywulliegrew-2 Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 One year I would love to see the 70's claret sash brought back to our home kit, keeping the traditional hoop for a 60's summer cup style away top. Retro heaven! Both superb ! But i would swap the shorts and socks......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 In terms of the "sash" kit I might have originally considered that to be difficult to pull off these days without it being devalued a little by a sponsor - see Super Skippy Sunday strip or the 89'90 away strip as an example. Malaga seemed to pull it off quite nicely the other nicely with a black kit and blue sash unspoilt with a sponsor's logo, which was located on the back under the shirt number. I quite like Southamptons kit for this season. They are celebrating there 125th Year. Obv would like to go down a similar route but our club needs every penny it makes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwellhighland Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Look great but the shorts and socks would look better swapped over imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted March 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 Sticking with the retro theme I’ve designed a 60’s inspired white “floodlight” kit. I’ve always liked flashes of claret and amber on mainly white strips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliePettigrew Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 Still not sure about a blue one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 SteelmaninOZ’s talk of 70’s Admiral in the football kit thread got me thinking about how they might approach designing a present day Motherwell top. With Admiral now back in business they will probably be looking to get a small slice of todays football kit market. It’s too late for them to get back to their 70’s heyday but with some careful marketing they could tap into the publics never ending craving for all things retro. If this was a proper 70’s Admiral top they would have almost certainly have removed the claret hoop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmo Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 SteelmaninOZ's talk of 70's Admiral in the football kit thread got me thinking about how they might approach designing a present day Motherwell top. With Admiral now back in business they will probably be looking to get a small slice of todays football kit market. It's too late for them to get back to their 70's heyday but with some careful marketing they could tap into the publics never ending craving for all things retro. If this was a proper 70's Admiral top they would have almost certainly have removed the claret hoop! I'd like to see something along these lines with a claret hoop on the home, love the black away with thin amber stripes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I'd like to see something along these lines with a claret hoop on the home, love the black away with thin amber stripes!! The Brisbane Roar home is very similar to last seasons Arsenal away. Very smart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherwell89 Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 they are both mint!!! im not really into the whole retro thing but agreed! so simple but really nice wish we would have that as ours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadywellToi Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Love the Admiral effort. Also, if striped socks are opted for on any strip I prefer at least 2 inch bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmo Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 The Brisbane Roar home is very similar to last seasons Arsenal away. Very smart. They are fantasy kits that I found online. Last seasons BR kit was this: - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 SteelmaninOZ's talk of 70's Admiral in the football kit thread got me thinking about how they might approach designing a present day Motherwell top. With Admiral now back in business they will probably be looking to get a small slice of todays football kit market. It's too late for them to get back to their 70's heyday but with some careful marketing they could tap into the publics never ending craving for all things retro. If this was a proper 70's Admiral top they would have almost certainly have removed the claret hoop! That Sir is a thing of beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al B Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Forget my previous opinions on "retro" (which in the main still stand...), but THAT is cool as fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLip69 Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 SteelmaninOZ's talk of 70's Admiral in the football kit thread got me thinking about how they might approach designing a present day Motherwell top. With Admiral now back in business they will probably be looking to get a small slice of todays football kit market. It's too late for them to get back to their 70's heyday but with some careful marketing they could tap into the publics never ending craving for all things retro. If this was a proper 70's Admiral top they would have almost certainly have removed the claret hoop! I'd buy that, right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfc Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 that admiral strip is cracking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cakes Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 No disrespect to UBH, I like seeing these mock-up kits but this one's just not my cup of tea and I wouldn't buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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