By Chris Wright
Having teased the release yesterday with a helping hand from the cutest cast of models you’re ever likely to see, Everton have now rolled out their new Umbro kits for 2015/16 in earnest.
Sadly, the models this time round are a lot less adorable…
Nice and smart, though we’re having trouble distinguishing it in our minds from the last two or three (or five) Everton home kits.
Well, if it ain’t broke…etc, etc.
According to the blurb, the white v-neck collar is inspired by “iconic Everton home shirts of the past” as well as giving the shirt a unique visual for the season ahead.
On the back, the shirt carries a ‘NSNO’ sign off on the neck, a subtle reference to the club’s famous ‘Nil Satis Nisi Optimum’ (Nothing But The Best Is Good Enough) motto.
Here’s the photos we promised you…
Nice to see the old Umbro diamond logo back in full swing.
As it happens, the new training kit is bloody handsome fare too…
TRAINING KIT: Brand new 2015/16 is also available to pre-order here: http://t.co/7r8ZlP9c55 #BORNefc pic.twitter.com/0ubovNnk97
— Everton (@Everton) May 21, 2015
Overall we’re left wondering why Umbro couldn’t do something like that with the kit itself. A little stylistic flourish here; a distinct bit of detailing there – something to stand it out from the norm.
What’s your verdict Pies/Everton fans?