Cardiff City having to virtually give them away/Losing money
Tue Jun 02, 2015 1:19 pm
Last Seasons Red home kit that City started with now £5, City have lost a lot of money on these.
Tues 2nd June 2015
Wales online
They started the season as the club's home colours and a symbol that continued to divide the Cardiff City fanbase.
But now, at the end of a campaign that saw the Bluebirds controversial 2012 rebrand reversed, Cardiff City's red shirts are being shifted at rock bottom prices at the club's in-store outlet.
As evidenced by a picture posted on Twitter by popular fan account View From The Ninian, supporters can now buy the 2014/15 red replicas in adult sizes for just £5.
The arresting image shows the scale of change the club has undergone over the past 10 months.
Fans were given hope that a change back to blue may be in the offing after a 'consultative' meeting with the club hierarchy at the start of January.
Just a few days later it was confirmed that blue would indeed return as the club's primary playing colour effective immediately.
In the forthcoming 2015/16 season, Cardiff will wear blue for all home matches and shirts will feature a new club crest with the Bluebird as the dominant image. The away kit will be red.
After instigating the change to red in 2012, owner Vincent Tan said his change of heart earlier this year was largely influenced by his mother Madam Low Siew Beng.
In a statement he said: "My mother, Madam Low Siew Beng, a devout Buddhist, who attended Cardiff City Football Club to watch them play, spoke to me on the importance of togetherness, unity and happiness.
"I very much hope these steps will bring unity, success and happiness to our club.
"The challenge ahead for us is enormous and I truly believe we will overcome these obstacles as a united club."
Tues 2nd June 2015
Wales online
They started the season as the club's home colours and a symbol that continued to divide the Cardiff City fanbase.
But now, at the end of a campaign that saw the Bluebirds controversial 2012 rebrand reversed, Cardiff City's red shirts are being shifted at rock bottom prices at the club's in-store outlet.
As evidenced by a picture posted on Twitter by popular fan account View From The Ninian, supporters can now buy the 2014/15 red replicas in adult sizes for just £5.
The arresting image shows the scale of change the club has undergone over the past 10 months.
Fans were given hope that a change back to blue may be in the offing after a 'consultative' meeting with the club hierarchy at the start of January.
Just a few days later it was confirmed that blue would indeed return as the club's primary playing colour effective immediately.
In the forthcoming 2015/16 season, Cardiff will wear blue for all home matches and shirts will feature a new club crest with the Bluebird as the dominant image. The away kit will be red.
After instigating the change to red in 2012, owner Vincent Tan said his change of heart earlier this year was largely influenced by his mother Madam Low Siew Beng.
In a statement he said: "My mother, Madam Low Siew Beng, a devout Buddhist, who attended Cardiff City Football Club to watch them play, spoke to me on the importance of togetherness, unity and happiness.
"I very much hope these steps will bring unity, success and happiness to our club.
"The challenge ahead for us is enormous and I truly believe we will overcome these obstacles as a united club."
Re: Cardiff City having to virtually give them away/Losing m
Tue Jun 02, 2015 2:10 pm
I wouldn't have one if they were free,just another cock up by a club,the list is becoming endless
Re: Cardiff City having to virtually give them away/Losing m
Tue Jun 02, 2015 2:21 pm
caerblue wrote:I wouldn't have one if they were free,just another cock up by a club,the list is becoming endless
Yeah, price doesn't matter. Might as well cut their losses and give them to charity.
Re: Cardiff City having to virtually give them away/Losing m
Tue Jun 02, 2015 2:39 pm
Great value for those thinking ahead...
A great theme for Guy Fawkes Night and a chance to make a statement, too!
A great theme for Guy Fawkes Night and a chance to make a statement, too!
Re: Cardiff City having to virtually give them away/Losing m
Tue Jun 02, 2015 4:29 pm
No doubt they have been awful sellers.
Mind ive bough many a blue top over the years for a fiver after the season has finished.
Mind ive bough many a blue top over the years for a fiver after the season has finished.
Re: Cardiff City having to virtually give them away/Losing m
Wed Jun 03, 2015 1:54 am
This isn't anything to worry about. All clubs sell off last year's stock at bargain prices. Would you rather just burn them? Some footy fans will just collect tops for the record to keep their collection complete.
JUST A THOUGHT: When people look back at this volatile period in the club's history, do they need to see the kit as part of the situation? YES!!
Now it's back to BLUE, let's move on please.
JUST A THOUGHT: When people look back at this volatile period in the club's history, do they need to see the kit as part of the situation? YES!!
Now it's back to BLUE, let's move on please.
Re: Cardiff City having to virtually give them away/Losing m
Wed Jun 03, 2015 10:55 pm
If the club want some good PR I know someone who can get them to children in Kenya. They are absolutely made up these kids when they get football kits.
Re: Cardiff City having to virtually give them away/Losing m
Thu Jun 04, 2015 9:53 pm
Woodville Willie wrote:This isn't anything to worry about. All clubs sell off last year's stock at bargain prices. Would you rather just burn them? Some footy fans will just collect tops for the record to keep their collection complete.
JUST A THOUGHT: When people look back at this volatile period in the club's history, do they need to see the kit as part of the situation? YES!!
Now it's back to BLUE, let's move on please.
It will be a collectors item if we never get back to prem.