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Their Rangers designs are far better than puma has ever done for us. They’d have to improve on product quality and I’d be happy with it.

 

As a deal tho, less money per year than puma and links with Ashley’s companies is not a good sign

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Castore have just launched a Rangers retro top which is superb

 

Aye! That's what I thought, price is appalling however, but design is decent.

 

It’s an interesting proposition, would you pay double for a premium look replica jersey not to have a terrible sponsor on the shirt?

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Speaking to a few rangers fan mates up here, castore has Ashley all over it. Tops that literally fell apart, all round poor quality and selling fruit of the loom jumpers with the castore logo on for £45.

 

The look of the kits aside we’d hate them. Again not a good sign for any takeover. Unless Ashley trying to do a quick deal to benefit himself before the club is sold

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:lol: That’s not a real account some Celtic fans. Set that up as a p*ss take because the quality was so bad.

 

I knew it wasn't a real account. :lol: :lol:

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The 'takeover gamble' Castore would be taking with Newcastle United kit deal - Chronicle Live

 

The Castore logo

The Castore logo

Castore have taken a calculated "gamble" on a takeover after reportedly agreeing a kit deal with Newcastle United.

 

That's the view of football finance expert Kieran Maguire, who believes the challenger brand will be hoping for "multi-year growth" in the event Mike Ashley agrees to a sale.

 

Reports in Sportscal last week claim a £5m per year deal has been struck for Castore to become the Magpies' kit provider from next season.

 

The uncertainty prompted by the ongoing takeover saga led to United agreeing a rolling extension with long-time partners Puma to produce this season's kits.

 

Castore were only founded in 2016 and already boast Andy Murray, Glasgow Rangers and Rugby League club Sydney Roosters among their clients.

 

The relative newcomers will be hoping for a change of ownership at St James' Park if the kit deal is formally announced, according to University of Liverpool lecturer Maguire.

 

When asked if they had taken a gamble on a takeover being concluded, Maguire said: "Yes, they're not looking at sales just for 2021.

 

"They are looking at multi-year growth and with Ashley at the helm of Newcastle, we all know that's not going to be the case.

 

"It will be a factor for everybody concerned. It could even be a clause in the contract.

 

"There could be a break or renegotiation clause that could kick in should he leave. Ashley's a smart guy – for all the things I've said negatively about him, he does know how to make money.

 

"What he doesn't want to do is commit the club to a long-term deal at a price that isn't going to be great for the new owners as it'll affect what he can sell the club for.

 

"If the new deal also coincides with a new owner, they will sell like hot cakes. You only have to look to see what's happened with Rangers.

 

"I think there are parallels between the fanbases – both are completely devoted to the club and they will buy anything if the vibes are positive around the club. Both the club and the manufacturer will be reaping the rewards.

 

"For that to happen, Mike Ashley in an ideal world needs to be as far away from the club as possible.

 

"If we have a new owner and a new kit manufacturer, you have your ducks in alignment and you can see it being a successful deal."

 

The reported £5m annual figure has raised concern among United supporters, with many considering it a low fee considering the club's stature.

 

Maguire accepts it would be a comparatively low deal in the Premier League, pointing to Everton's recent £9m per year deal with Hummel as evidence the Magpies could command more.

 

However, the football finance expert believes a favourable commission agreement could still make it a profitable deal for the club.

 

Maguire explained: "There's always two elements to a kit deal. There's the upfront price and then there's the commission.

 

"We've seen Manchester United earn a £75m per year deal with Adidas, but my understanding is they get a 7% commission on each sale. Liverpool have a far lower fee but they're on 20% commission with Nike.

 

"If the fans are thinking £5m doesn't sound a lot, it's not just £5m. If it's a good-looking kit and the fans are keen to buy it, then the club will be making more money on top of that."

 

Castore's first foray into manufacturing football kits with Rangers this season encountered a succession of early problems.

 

Concerns over quality, problems with pre-ordering and a lack of baby kits were among the complaints raised by disgruntled supporters.

 

Given the reported deal with United, Maguire believes these troubles will be a "cause of concern" among the Magpies fanbase.

 

He added: "Given football kits have such huge margins, there's no excuse to supply them at a sub-standard level.

 

"Hopefully it's just a teething problem as far as their existing range is concerned, but I think some people might feel a little bit disappointed.

 

"You should get these things right first time."

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  • 6 months later...

Been any news about our kit for next year? Surely should be any day now.

Wonder if Castore were waiting on securing PL status before committing?

Probably end up with another year extension with Puma who will churn out another abomination.

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4 hours ago, Magpie said:

Been any news about our kit for next year? Surely should be any day now.

Wonder if Castore were waiting on securing PL status before committing?

Probably end up with another year extension with Puma who will churn out another abomination.

They won’t say anything until the deal with Puma officially ends, usually the end of May/June.

 

 

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