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bought the home and the away shirt the other day while I was in the area, and also picked up the all white kit from last season (which apparently we're using as a "3rd" kit? do we even need one?!). Quite pleased with them, although the guy had to screenprint the logo onto the away one for me, and the first time he tried our sponsor was apparently "420 Skateboapds" as it hadn't printed properly

Although I didn't see the game, I must agree with brucie on the question of the shirts. It really is preposterous to have names and numbers falling off. Surely this must have been checked? Who are the incompetent manufacturers? Shouldn't they be exposed?

[quote="torq2u"]Shame the numbers and the names peeled off as the match progressed. Gerring became ERRIN, and Chaney lost his name and number so had to change his shirt.[/quote]

Anyone know someone with a Singer sewing machine ?? ;-)

Overall, I quite like the shirt - not that I have got it yet. The only thing I do not like is the way it has THE GULLS at the bottom on the back, in a rather feeble block letter font. Looks a bit naff but thankfully no unnecessary apostrophe this time.

Shame the numbers and the names peeled off as the match progressed. Gerring became ERRIN, and Chaney lost his name and number so had to change his shirt.

Shame the numbers and the names peeled off as the match progressed. Gerring became ERRIN, and Chaney lost his name and number so had to change his shirt.

Wasn't sure about the kit from the photos. In real life, looked great. Best we've had for ages

trouble is, they need velcro stitched into it as it has a shiny teflon finish.

At last a kit of Riviera style, sporting a distinct summery look, that shouts out, we are Torquay, we are the Yellow Army. Crisp yellow to represent the coastal sun beating down on the bay's sub-tropical plants and blue to match the Bay's sparkling waters and crystal clear sky. It may be a little bit too dazzling on Saturday for the smog filled Barrow fans from the industrial north, so they need to be warned to wear their Ray-Ban's.

COYY

Like it, Buying it!

[quote="hector"]There was a competition winner - someone in Brazil - makes me wonder if that is a little far-fetched, although his design did not especially resemble the finished product.

Reminds me a little of the kit from 2004 and I prefer the lighter blue than the navy that appeared when we wore kits in the 90s. It's a clean-looking kit.[/quote]

I'm pretty sure if they were going to make something up they would have said they lived in Torquay! As the OS says, the winnwer 'inspired' the finished design. Looks pretty good IMHO.

There was a competition winner - someone in Brazil - makes me wonder if that is a little far-fetched, although his design did not especially resemble the finished product.

Reminds me a little of the kit from 2004 and I prefer the lighter blue than the navy that appeared when we wore kits in the 90s. It's a clean-looking kit.

It looks much better here http://mobile.torquayunited.com/news/article/2016-17/home-kit-launched-saturday-open-day-3242553.aspx

Actually it's really grown on me, and looks pretty good with the shorts and socks. I haven't bought a shirt in ages, might go for this one.

Pretty happy with it, more or less what I have always said we should have. Pinstripes are a bit OTT but I do like it. The blue is just right, the collar looks smart. A brighter yellow might have improved it but its probably the best home kit we have had since I started watching in 87. :clap: :-D

I dont know where the darker blue ever came in as I was always led to believe our colours were chosen to represent sun, sand and sea, so this blue is ideal.

Was it the competition winner or did that all go out of the window.

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This is very good indeed. Would have liked a slightly darker blue, the colour of the seats in the stand behind the players, but the design is great and a collar looks better and makes it a more versatile top. Yep, it looks like a TUFC kit (unlike the Newcastle strip).