RedRedWine wrote:Just picking up on the point that the kit should be launched at the Gala Draw - I really don't think that it should. The kit needs to be launched much earlier IMO - we should not be waiting around for a black tie event on the eve of the season that by design is supposed to be for sponsors and excludes general supporters.
I understand that the club have been reluctant to release the new kit so far because they've been let down by suppliers and are waiting for stock to arrive. They have to launch on Tuesday regardless, as we play our first preseason game that day. Ideally they wanted to launch the new strips and have it available to sell in the club shop simultaneously.
Given the difficulty getting replica shirts last season, and the delays getting the order this time around - it makes more sense launching much earlier as "coming soon" and having an option to preorder. That way they can monitor stock levels for sizes, and perhaps be in a position to place another order before the first one even arrives. Last season I was unable to buy my nephew a strip because it seemed to be permanently out of stock in his size all season.
redrobo wrote:Not strictly true as fans could attend if they forked out £40 as has happened at all other Gala evenings.
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redrobo wrote:RedRedWine wrote:Just picking up on the point that the kit should be launched at the Gala Draw - I really don't think that it should. The kit needs to be launched much earlier IMO - we should not be waiting around for a black tie event on the eve of the season that by design is supposed to be for sponsors and excludes general supporters.
I understand that the club have been reluctant to release the new kit so far because they've been let down by suppliers and are waiting for stock to arrive. They have to launch on Tuesday regardless, as we play our first preseason game that day. Ideally they wanted to launch the new strips and have it available to sell in the club shop simultaneously.
Given the difficulty getting replica shirts last season, and the delays getting the order this time around - it makes more sense launching much earlier as "coming soon" and having an option to preorder. That way they can monitor stock levels for sizes, and perhaps be in a position to place another order before the first one even arrives. Last season I was unable to buy my nephew a strip because it seemed to be permanently out of stock in his size all season.
Not strictly true as fans could attend if they forked out £40 as has happened at all other Gala evenings.
As for the late availability of the kit it transpires that other clubs are suffering the same problem from other manufacturers as well so not sure how soon the club would have had to order to ensure deliveries pre season. Our order will be small in favour of bigger clubs unfortunately,
Redalert1970 wrote:Does anyone know if there is discount for season ticket holders / trust members etc
marky No.1 wrote:Redalert1970 wrote:Does anyone know if there is discount for season ticket holders / trust members etc
Previously there has been 10% or buy one get one half price, but it looks like a straight £47 now
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