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England replica WC kit prices are too expensive (Joey Barton appearance)
Posted on 3/31/14 at 2:29 pm
Posted on 3/31/14 at 2:29 pm
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The new replica England shirt has been launched to a storm of criticism, with its cost meaning fans could be set back by up to £90.
Shadow sports minister Clive Efford said the price of the shirts was "disappointing" while QPR midfielder Joey Barton called it "appalling".
The Nike shirt costs £90 for the 'match shirt' identical to the ones that will be worn by players with an adult 'stadium' England shirt priced at £60. Shirts for children between eight and 15 cost £42 with mini-kits priced at £40.
Efford told Press Association Sport: "I'm disappointed that fans are being asked to pay up to £90 for a new England shirt.
"The game of football seems to be increasingly about profit and commercialism rather than the community and the fans, who have sustained football for many generations."
The previous Nike kit has only been around since last May - seven England matches - after the manufacturer took over from Umbro, and Efford said that also hit parents hard.
He added: "The frequency with which these kits are changed adds to the expense. When it comes to buying for more than one child it gets extremely expensive and people on moderate or low incomes are excluded from that privilege."
Barton said on Twitter: "£90 for the new England shirt is taking the mickey out of the fans. When will it stop?
"Appalling. In my opinion. Football again allows commercialism to eat away at its soul. Something has got to give."
This post was edited on 3/31/14 at 4:24 pm
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Posted on 3/31/14 at 2:53 pm to TN Bhoy
I agree with Barton. It feels strange to say that
Posted on 3/31/14 at 3:34 pm to TN Bhoy
Can you change the wording of the title? I was confused why Joey Barton, not the poster, would be commenting on the Revolution.
Posted on 3/31/14 at 4:17 pm to Vicks Kennel Club
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Can you change the wording of the title? I was confused why Joey Barton, not the poster, would be commenting on the Revolution.
I clicked on this thread thinking this as well. For a split second, I thought Joey Barton came to the MLS...
...and I was scared.
Posted on 3/31/14 at 4:18 pm to Vicks Kennel Club
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Can you change the wording of the title?
To what? Normal England kit prices aren't being complained about.
Posted on 3/31/14 at 4:20 pm to TN Bhoy
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England's replica World Cup kit prices are too expensive (Joey Barton appearance)
Posted on 3/31/14 at 4:22 pm to Broski
Too many characters
This post was edited on 3/31/14 at 4:23 pm
Posted on 3/31/14 at 4:49 pm to TN Bhoy
lol you can get an England kit with the name on the back from Sport Direct for 40 quid
Posted on 3/31/14 at 5:13 pm to StraightCashHomey21
probably a fake one
Posted on 3/31/14 at 6:08 pm to TN Bhoy
i was listening to talksport in london this afternoon while working and they were absolutely livid over this
Posted on 3/31/14 at 6:13 pm to cwil177
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probably a fake one
um no
sports direct is a legit store
the new ones are 60 quid with a last name you can even get the US Jersey for 49.
This post was edited on 3/31/14 at 6:17 pm
Posted on 3/31/14 at 8:18 pm to StraightCashHomey21
They were saying those were the replica shirts not the authentic ones
Posted on 3/31/14 at 8:29 pm to Draconian Sanctions
The ones ive seen there look and feel just like any other jersey patches and all. Dunno what else you get for 50 more pounds.
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