From a purely subjective perspective, I'm not keen on the kit. Aesthetically, it's not the kind of 'classy/classic' design that's likely to appeal to those outside the hardcore and, personally, I don't think it's distinctive enough from last year's shirt to tempt me into buying. FWIW, I think the away shirt is even worse, but that's an entirely personal view. Hopefully they both sell by the bucketload.

Gaining a major player like Under Armour is a huge plus though.

I do have a few issues, however......

1) whilst we're all surely "grateful to still have a club" (as we're constantly reminded) that sentiment shouldn't constantly be used as a means of hushing any dissension. Marwan has indeed saved our club and I, for one, am grateful for that, but that doesn't mean I have to slavishly endorse every single decision made by the club.

2) Personally, I'm ambivalent on a lot of the branding issues, but we dismiss the concerns of those with a stronger attachment to the Salford name at our peril. For many fans, including my dad, Salford RLFC is the only means they have of expressing civic pride; the fact that the team happens to play rugby league is of secondary importance. If the club ceases to represent the city of their birth or - worse still - moves out of the city, they're likely to cut their ties.

The question is: who would replace these disenfranchised supporters?

3) I fully endorse any meaningful attempt to draw in new supporters from across the 'greater Manchester' conurbation. However, we have our work cut out building the profile of the club in Salford first.

For all the money spent and noise generated last year, the 'Red Devilution' was largely a case of preaching to the converted. Rugby League's profile in Salford is as low as it's ever been, the Red Devils 'brand' is largely invisible when you drive around the city and, despite the absence of counter-attractions, there's little attachment to the club in the local communities.

The truth is, we're doing little more to promote the club/the sport now than we were under Wilky/Tarry. Fixing this has to be a priority.


These are my opinions, if this makes me 'negative' so be it.

Do prefer the lower neck line and contrasting UA signs on the players shirts.

Even though I liked it at first sight have to say even better when you physically see it.

I really didn't like the design when I saw them mocked up but in the flesh they look great (particularly the players ones).

Any ideas whether the players edition is available to purchase?

I know, it's almost like someone at the club know what they are doing, wonders never cease



I'd much prefer to shell out a little more and buy the players one, looks much better when you spot the differences.

And apparently you'll be able to buy them in the new store opening in January in the Lowry.

That's good progress for me, just think of all those Salford shop lifters wearing their ill gotten gains to promote the club

I'd certainly pay a little more too for the players one.