FLUMPO235 Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Sima said: So we’re not an elite team then? Having a look at what kit we have vs others, it looks like we have the same type of range as Fulham/Leicester/leeds rather than manure and arsenal. Real Madrid seem in another level to them again. although not all of our stuff is launched yet. maybe we are elite, but it’s the equivalent of sitting in first class next to the toilet and you don’t have a window. Although everything so far has been pretty good, not complaining. Edited June 19 by FLUMPO235 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 We are ranked as "Elite" by Adidas. You know by looking at the differences between their "Elite" package vs their "Premium" package, most notably that our kits get promoted globally by Adidas themselves and not just nationally (like they do for their "Premium" clubs). We'll also get a confirmation when we get the away shirt reveal, as "Elite" teams are meant to get a long-sleeve version of their away kit (not the home kit). However, Adidas also operate with a ranking system for the clubs within each of their sponsorship tiers and more perks are given the clubs at the top of those rankings than the ones below. As far as some light online takes me, it looks like Bayern Munchen, Man Utd, Arsenal and Real Madrid form some kind of Adidas "Big Four". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Saw our shirt in Westfield shopping centre in London, that's elite lads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLUMPO235 Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 23 minutes ago, Kaizero said: We are ranked as "Elite" by Adidas. You know by looking at the differences between their "Elite" package vs their "Premium" package, most notably that our kits get promoted globally by Adidas themselves and not just nationally (like they do for their "Premium" clubs). We'll also get a confirmation when we get the away shirt reveal, as "Elite" teams are meant to get a long-sleeve version of their away kit (not the home kit). However, Adidas also operate with a ranking system for the clubs within each of their sponsorship tiers and more perks are given the clubs at the top of those rankings than the ones below. As far as some light online takes me, it looks like Bayern Munchen, Man Utd, Arsenal and Real Madrid form some kind of Adidas "Big Four". So elite teams get long sleeve away but not home? Then why have arsenal and manure got long sleeve home kits? Flamengo who are also quoted as being elite by several websites get long sleeve home, but not away and not on adidas.com it doesn’t seem consistent at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLUMPO235 Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Just now, AyeDubbleYoo said: Saw our shirt in Westfield shopping centre in London, that's elite lads. I will tell you where you didn’t fucking see it. Sports direct, thats elite + + god tier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Just now, FLUMPO235 said: I will tell you where you didn’t fucking see it. Sports direct, thats elite + + god tier. Definitely the most important thing. Actually would like some sort of live counter of how much money Mike Ashley has lost. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 (edited) 16 minutes ago, FLUMPO235 said: So elite teams get long sleeve away but not home? Then why have arsenal and manure got long sleeve home kits? Flamengo who are also quoted as being elite by several websites get long sleeve home, but not away and not on adidas.com it doesn’t seem consistent at all. Read the last paragraph one more time, Flamengo is the only non-European "Elite" team. It's not consistent and it's not meant to be consistent, perks given each team vary based on the individual sponsorship agreements. "Elite" status has more to do with separating the level of effort Adidas will put in when it comes to marketing than anything else. Edited June 19 by Kaizero Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry 209 Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 Fingers crossed our God Tier status grants us a long sleeve away shirt.....it's looking disappointing in short sleeve but long sleeve changes everything. Day one purchase in Authentic trim for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 We are classed as (elite) However their is an elite + group of teams and we are not in that category Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 1 hour ago, JonBez comesock said: We are classed as (elite) However their is an elite + group of teams and we are not in that category There is not, there are just teams in the "Elite" group that have better overall terms for their sponsorship deals with Adidas than we currently have. As said, the difference in "ranking" 99% applies to what marketing effort Adidas is expected to put in, as well as teams on "lower" rankings not getting certain perks given to the "Elite" group by Adidas. Everything else will have been negotiated on a team-by-team basis. Really confused by why there seems to be so much confusion about this on here, widely available online what the different Adidas sponsorship "levels" include for clubs 🤷🏼♂️ Adidas has an overall sponsorship deal with the MLS, which gives the MLS teams the same perks that all the "Elite" teams get, bar worldwide marketing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 But if you get to Elite+, how about Elite++? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 Finally arrived. Definitely not better quality (pro vs pro) than Castore. Turns out I'm not as fat as I thought I was. Got XL and am probably an L. Hope they'll let me swap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 Just got the items dispatched from the club shop email so should be across the sea soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 (edited) I'm so glad the 'fangs' on our shirts and shorts are in black and not white or any other colour like gold, blue, grey or even red. Seeing Argentina in white shorts with the blue fangs on their arse just doesn't seem right. Edited June 21 by nufcjb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 14 hours ago, nufcjb said: I'm so glad the 'fangs' on our shirts and shorts are in black and not white or any other colour like gold, blue, grey or even red. Seeing Argentina in white shorts with the blue fangs on their arse just doesn't seem right. Ha! i said that exact same thing to my wife last night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 On 20/06/2024 at 15:03, AyeDubbleYoo said: But if you get to Elite+, how about Elite++? Well, there's always an Elite+++...🤷♂️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelinton7 Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 We’re elite double + good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry 209 Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 On 20/06/2024 at 19:00, Kid Icarus said: Finally arrived. Definitely not better quality (pro vs pro) than Castore. Turns out I'm not as fat as I thought I was. Got XL and am probably an L. Hope they'll let me swap. The badge is much better on adidas compared to Castore. I think the authetic badge is the best execution of our badge yet. And adidas have a knitted collar where Castore use the same one on pro and replica. But I'd agree the material feels identical and looks very fragile! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 Any long sleeves doing the rounds anywhere? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 11 hours ago, Disco said: Any long sleeves doing the rounds anywhere? no, not even on dhgate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 1 minute ago, huss9 said: no, not even on dhgate Aye was having a look last night and couldn’t find owt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry 209 Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 95-96 home remake won't be released until early 2025 according to FH. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Harry 209 said: 95-96 home remake won't be released until early 2025 according to FH. Makes sense to be honest. Theres still two more current kits to release for the coming season, they won't want to impact initial sales by releasing that Remake kit too close. And 'early 2025' is only 7 month away. Edited June 22 by TK-421 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 I imagine if the release it now or soon, it may outsell all of the upcoming season kits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezzle Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 Just now, nufcjb said: I imagine if the release it now or soon, it may outsell all of the upcoming season kits. Would assume the Xmas market would be huge though. First time I saw the training gear today, long sleeved one is smart. Dread to think of the price mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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