NEWCASTLE PUMA HOME KIT
Puma have unveiled the new Newcastle United kit for the 2011/12 season which is set to be released on Thursday May 19th.
The biggest change is that Puma have given a predominantly black shirt two white stripes which they say reflect the two vertical stripes on the Newcastle shield crest, instead of the traditional black/white stripes. While the goalkeeper’s kit is a classy looking Gold/White jersey.
Puma have also created a limited edition version with a gold badge which is available exclusively to members of the Newcastle United 12th man club and unavailable to anyone else.
Roger Harrison, Marketing Director of PUMA had this to say about the new kit; ‘We have worked hard to embrace the traditions of the clubs history whilst simplifying them with a modern twist. This season’s kit design moves the traditional black and white stripe on with the Newcastle club crest becoming the focus.’
NEWCASTLE AWAY AND THIRD KIT BY PUMA
Newcastle United are set to make their return to the Premier League after a year in the Championship. The Magpies have moved from Adidas to Puma as their official kit suppliers and here are the first offerings from Puma:
The official away kit returns to a more traditional all blue kit ( as opposed to last season’s unexpected yellow)
The third kit sees the return of a colour Newcastle haven’t worn in 10 years.
It must be said that both kits resemble the new Italy home and away kits. The star shaped collar and ‘fighter belt’ shorts return. We don’t think that this detracts from the look however.
“We’re very pleased with the new kits and we’re delighted with the look and design that Puma have come up with. They have delivered two eye-catching kits for the club and its supporters. I’m sure our new change and third strips will be well received by our fans and we’re also looking forward to revealing our all-new home kit in a few weeks.” – Newcastle United Managing Director Derek Llambias
The away and third kits are available for pre-order now. They will officially be on sale from the 15th July 2010.