SteV Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Just been clearing out some draws and came across my home top from 99-00. Probably hasn’t seen the light of day for 15 years+, but I have to say the quality is exceptional. Even more remarkably, it still fits great (must have been baggy af back in the day). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 27 minutes ago, SteV said: Just been clearing out some draws and came across my home top from 99-00. Probably hasn’t seen the light of day for 15 years+, but I have to say the quality is exceptional. Even more remarkably, it still fits great (must have been baggy af back in the day). My original 95/96 tops have been washed a million times but the quality is exceptional like for a nearly 30 year old garment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Weird seeing the 3 on the right in that kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Great shirt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Just remember loads of people wearing it for the last home game of the 08/09 season with the PL lettering and badges thinking it'd cursed it. Makes me think of Pancrate and Harewood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 That goal against Watford man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 (edited) My DHGate special has just arrived. I'll get it unbagged, have deeks, and then hoy some pictures up. EDIT: Well, erm, generally ok, except for the badge. Is anyone elses iron-on badge got like a reflective background? It also has a rubbery/vinyl feel to it. Last seasons DHGate spesh one was just plain white background. https://imgur.com/a/BvE5CwU Also, the Castore logo also has a 'rubbery' vinyl texture to it, not stitched in. The sela logo is typical smooth plastic iron-on, I guess much like the real thing. Anyway, it'll do for wearing in the house to watch the match, I suppose. Edited July 3, 2023 by TK-421 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Did you order the fan version or the player version? That looks like a player version to me? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 7 minutes ago, pedro111 said: Did you order the fan version or the player version? That looks like a player version to me? Not sure TBH, have rechecked the order and it doesn't say. Either way, not too fussed for £11, and after checking a page or two back, the badge looks the same as the one @STM received. This one was sized at (Asian) 4XL, and it fits like the genuine Castore 2XL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 (edited) Aye looks like the pro version or whatever. I've seen some sellers give you the option. Others must just do it as standard. Edited July 3, 2023 by TBG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 19 hours ago, Optimistic Nut said: Weird seeing the 3 on the right in that kit. Looks like they’ve all raided Ashley’s jeans collection Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelrouser Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 12 minutes ago, TK-421 said: Not sure TBH, have rechecked the order and it doesn't say. Either way, not too fussed for £11, and after checking a page or two back, the badge looks the same as the one @STM received. This one was sized at (Asian) 4XL, and it fits like the genuine Castore 2XL. Pretty sure that is a player version. The only thing that would make me wonder is the breathability/stretchiness of the fabric, and I can't tell whether it has more ventilation than a normal fan shirt from your picture. Pretty sure it's a player version: iron-on badge? check; tighter fit than normal? check; stretchy ventilated light weight fabric? Can't tell from the photo (can you compare it to another Castore shirt you own?). Also, hot take: i like the 19/20 puma jersey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 1 minute ago, LV said: Looks like they’ve all raided Ashley’s jeans collection "How much?!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Just now, Willow said: "How much?!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 I ordered the players version. Wish I had have ordered the fans, but it’s not too bad…probably should have waited to see what number Tonali gets too. Mines still yet to be shipped Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 the green one looks amazing in real life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Yeah from my experience you should get the choice to order a fans version or a player's version. The fans version badge and castore are embroidered and the player version are stick on castore and the patch badge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 2 hours ago, TK-421 said: My DHGate special has just arrived. I'll get it unbagged, have deeks, and then hoy some pictures up. EDIT: Well, erm, generally ok, except for the badge. Is anyone elses iron-on badge got like a reflective background? It also has a rubbery/vinyl feel to it. Last seasons DHGate spesh one was just plain white background. https://imgur.com/a/BvE5CwU Also, the Castore logo also has a 'rubbery' vinyl texture to it, not stitched in. The sela logo is typical smooth plastic iron-on, I guess much like the real thing. Anyway, it'll do for wearing in the house to watch the match, I suppose. I've seen several of this version. Annoys me that the badge is tilted a bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 5 hours ago, huss9 said: the green one looks amazing in real life. Mostly...the crest looks utter garbage though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 That's a disgrace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 1 minute ago, Optimistic Nut said: That's a disgrace. Surely an excuse for the club to bullet them? Costing us money with their inability to service demand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 26 minutes ago, Nucasol said: Surely an excuse for the club to bullet them? Costing us money with their inability to service demand. Hope to god they're exploring this to death. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 The club were going to take Castore to court after the debacle last year. I’ve been pretty reliably informed that Castore are also very late in paying fees running towards 500k to another business who are also considering their options. It really does seem that they couldn’t organise a piss up in a brewery when it comes to supplying football shirts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 In the club shop today and they only had small and mediums in the home kit ffs Seems mental to STILL have no stock this many weeks after the initial launch, which was also blighted. I don't mind some of their gear but they feel massively small time! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 God knows how Castore have so many deals, I guess they just give clubs much better terms than major brands. Then have to do everything on the cheap to make a profit. Need to peddle them ASAP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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