Jockmd Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 Again I was frustrated and disappointed that we didn't wear our striped jerseys yesterday. Our 'home' strip is our principle identity and should be worn as much as possible. What is the club doing? Come winter, wearing the black jersey is not ideal in a mid-week game at night as players would find it easier to identify, out the corner of their eye, the black and white jersey and white shorts. St Mirren = BLACK & WHITE STRIPED JERSEY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 10 minutes ago, Jockmd said: Again I was frustrated and disappointed that we didn't wear our striped jerseys yesterday. Our 'home' strip is our principle identity and should be worn as much as possible. What is the club doing? Come winter, wearing the black jersey is not ideal in a mid-week game at night as players would find it easier to identify, out the corner of their eye, the black and white jersey and white shorts. St Mirren = BLACK & WHITE STRIPED JERSEY I think you're over playing this. The strip that was worn yesterday was, almost universally, voted a hit. As for player's not being able to spot each other, we'll, you're having a laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascal Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 31 minutes ago, Jockmd said: Again I was frustrated and disappointed that we didn't wear our striped jerseys yesterday. Our 'home' strip is our principle identity and should be worn as much as possible. What is the club doing? Come winter, wearing the black jersey is not ideal in a mid-week game at night as players would find it easier to identify, out the corner of their eye, the black and white jersey and white shorts. St Mirren = BLACK & WHITE STRIPED JERSEY Jock. I love our black and white stripes and like to see them worn whenever possible. Having said that, the new black away strip is a very natty number and very popular with fans. On your point regarding visibility, I seem to recall that Man U brought out a grey top, wore it once, lost the match and it was never seen again as Sir Alex (no less) felt that it didn’t help players find each other as easily. So - I guess that I can see where you are coming from with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 hour ago, faraway saint said: I think you're over playing this. The strip that was worn yesterday was, almost universally, voted a hit. As for player's not being able to spot each other, we'll, you're having a laugh. Are we playing in the dark this winter because of the fuel crisis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 The All Blacks Rugby Union Team have always been shite because of the strip they wear. Maybe they’d be more successful playing in gold and Green? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 While I agree our home kit is our principle identity, given the level of interest in the away top, it doesn't surprise me that the club are airing this top regurally. I believe it has outsold the home top so it makes marketing sense to have it on view often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antrin Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Rascal said: Jock. I love our black and white stripes and like to see them worn whenever possible. Having said that, the new black away strip is a very natty number and very popular with fans. On your point regarding visibility, I seem to recall that Man U brought out a grey top, wore it once, lost the match and it was never seen again as Sir Alex (no less) felt that it didn’t help players find each other as easily. So - I guess that I can see where you are coming from with that. Not if he was wearing a black strip, you wouldn’t! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanleySaint Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 Isn't it our away kit?, weren't we away?, come on we all know how marketing works, if by further promoting the away kit we make a few extra bob all the better, at home though, different matter the stripes are preferable, having said that, I've never had trouble knowing which team we are no matter what strip we are wearing, I've doubted myself when we've had a winning run but then given my head a shake to make sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 12 minutes ago, StanleySaint said: Isn't it our away kit?, weren't we away?, come on we all know how marketing works, if by further promoting the away kit we make a few extra bob all the better, at home though, different matter the stripes are preferable, having said that, I've never had trouble knowing which team we are no matter what strip we are wearing, I've doubted myself when we've had a winning run but then given my head a shake to make sure. ^^^^^ Way too many commas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascal Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, faraway saint said: ^^^^^ Way too many commas. A master of the English language (Arbroath Dialect) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanleySaint Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 You can never have too much, accurately placed, and appropriate punctuation. Only my opinion, you understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, StanleySaint said: You can never have too much accurately placed and appropriate punctuation. Only my opinion, you understand? oops. FIFY Edited August 21, 2022 by stlucifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanleySaint Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 I think you'll find the first comma that you have removed was placed for pausal effect, oops indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledfan Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 3 hours ago, Jockmd said: Again I was frustrated and disappointed that we didn't wear our striped jerseys yesterday. Our 'home' strip is our principle identity and should be worn as much as possible. What is the club doing? Come winter, wearing the black jersey is not ideal in a mid-week game at night as players would find it easier to identify, out the corner of their eye, the black and white jersey and white shorts. St Mirren = BLACK & WHITE STRIPED JERSEY Unless the cost of electricity is so bad I would imagine we will use flood lights in the dark. If we need to revert to candles I suggest a new bright pink kit! Seriously though it's a cracking kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockmd Posted August 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 3 hours ago, faraway saint said: I think you're over playing this. The strip that was worn yesterday was, almost universally, voted a hit. As for player's not being able to spot each other, we'll, you're having a laugh. Why don't you try reading my post? I didn't say, 'players not being able to spot each other'. I said, 'players would find it easier' to see other players. I am not decrying the black strip, I agree the fans do find it a good strip but putting it to a 'vote' I'm sure the striped jersey would get a bigger one. The essential reason for having an alternative strip was avoid clashing with the away team's colours and if that is not happening all I'm saying is that we should wear our striped option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledfan Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 45 minutes ago, Jockmd said: Why don't you try reading my post? I didn't say, 'players not being able to spot each other'. I said, 'players would find it easier' to see other players. I am not decrying the black strip, I agree the fans do find it a good strip but putting it to a 'vote' I'm sure the striped jersey would get a bigger one. The essential reason for having an alternative strip was avoid clashing with the away team's colours and if that is not happening all I'm saying is that we should wear our striped option. Your assuming he reads posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 5 minutes ago, exiledfan said: Your assuming he reads posts. Hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 hour ago, stlucifer said: FIFY The Oxford comma you fixed is perfectly acceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 2 hours ago, StanleySaint said: I've never had trouble knowing which team we are no matter what strip we are wearing. I did once during the 99/00 season when we were forced to play against Clydebank at Crappilow in Morten strips. 🤮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 (edited) This would be a real nightmare..............................."Where are ye, I cannie see ANY of ye" Edited August 21, 2022 by faraway saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Jockmd said: Why don't you try reading my post? I didn't say, 'players not being able to spot each other'. I said, 'players would find it easier' to see other players. I am not decrying the black strip, I agree the fans do find it a good strip but putting it to a 'vote' I'm sure the striped jersey would get a bigger one. The essential reason for having an alternative strip was avoid clashing with the away team's colours and if that is not happening all I'm saying is that we should wear our striped option. Nowadays the strip manufacturer and sponsors demand that home and away strips are worn a set number of times. Some clubs have different sponsorship for home and away shirts. The other issue that comes into play is that the referees can demand a change if they “feel” there is a kit clash. Sometimes that might seem odd but if the referee believes our kit clashes with the referee, home/away outfield and also goalkeepers. I remember in the 70s we used to wear the stripes at Ibrox and Parkhead. We never get that now. No referee will ever allow St Mirren & Celtic to wear their traditional home kits against each other but during the good old days it was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 8 minutes ago, faraway saint said: This would be a real nightmare..............................."Where are ye, I cannie see ANY of ye" Jordan Pickford is invisible most games anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPAFKA Jersey 2 Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 5 hours ago, StanleySaint said: Isn't it our away kit?, weren't we away?, come on we all know how marketing works, if by further promoting the away kit we make a few extra bob all the better, at home though, different matter the stripes are preferable, having said that, I've never had trouble knowing which team we are no matter what strip we are wearing, I've doubted myself when we've had a winning run but then given my head a shake to make sure. Exactly. It’s an “away” kit. Hasn’t been called a change strip for donkeys years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W6er Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 11 hours ago, faraway saint said: I think you're over playing this. The strip that was worn yesterday was, almost universally, voted a hit. As for player's not being able to spot each other, we'll, you're having a laugh. Number one away kit, according to Sam North: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 Even the Beeb commentators commented on our Paisley Pattern strip 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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