Mine didn’t but then I’ve never shared this Leeds inferiority complex. Bit arrogant of you to assume you know how Trojan thinks.

Why not just let it go, we have far more important issues.

Would you complain if we emulated Leeds on the field?

Quote - The similarities are obvious, in that it is the same design and colour scheme.

Let's imagine Hull KR decided to play in black irregular hoops. It would be no defence to say that the thinner hoops are a bit thinner and that one has a KR badge and another an FC badge, and the sponsors are different.

Be honest with yourself: your heart sank a bit when Khav posted the two pictures alongside each other. Had they been two Leeds shirts of consecutive seasons, the Leeds fans would say it was a rip-off as the design hadn't changed.

I agree to a certain extent but this isn't a traditional Leeds shirt either. If you google their past shirts, most are not even close to this one.

On its own, I like the shirt. It does make me think of Leeds rather than us but it's up to us to own it on the field.

I'd be embarrassed to wear that Leeds shirt, it looks like some youngster has been doodling and come up with that monstrosity, the Wakey shirt looks classy and is designed for a one off anniversary as simple as that, just embrace it for what it is, I bet the Leeds fans would sooner have ours if they ever told the truth.

Frankly I’m embarrassed by the reaction of some to this shirt. Mostly because it’s coming from posters who are normally sensible. Yes it’s a free country and you can say what you like and I’d not have it any other way. However other people are entitled to respond, so I will.

I’ll say again Leeds don’t own the colour gold!!

However marketing does. Gold Is synonymous with celebrations and anniversary - what other chuffing colour would you use!

The club has done exactly what any marketing company would tell them to do - they have done nothing wrong.

Clearly if sales are as indicted they are being proved correct. It’s clear most people have the nouse to realise it’s a one off for a hugely obvious reason, 150 of them to be precise.

If people can’t see that for what it is then I’ve given them far to much credit.

If you don’t like the design don’t buy it, your choice, but why slag it off for no other reason than it’s a bit like ONE previous Leeds shirt, for crying out loud. Take a look at what Leigh have done, now there is something to get upset about - you don’t know how lucky you are.

I was being honest. I’ve seen it many times now and I don’t even in the slightest associate it with Leeds. And honestly no, my heart didn’t sink because there’s so many differences between the shirts from colour/design/and content on the shirt why would it. Added to the fact it’s a superior shirt than the Leeds on posted by far.

I don’t know how you say the design is the same: There’s no stripes on shoulders. The bands go all the way round to the sides across the front. The colours are different shades and the colours are alternately different in their positions on the stripes/shirt. I’ve seen it again this morning and I still think what a class shirt and it doesn’t make me think of Leeds.

If you can’t shake that thought then fair enough as that’s your own personal thoughts on it. I’ve explained mine because I don’t agree and don’t see it that way (not with you personally but with a minority across some platforms going overboard imo). I guess that’s how individuals perspective works. We don’t have to agree and things like shirts generally split opinions with supporters.

Sorry, that was a bit misleading as the quotes didn't work properly. I wasn't saying the Be Honest bit.

Regardless what a few of us on here say. If they are selling, then it's a success.

Having seen the retro shirt, I don't really have a problem with the shirt, as the retro shirt sort of made this shirt make sense, and I made that comment on the other thread. And we've had worse, and we could be Leigh. My observations on this thread are specifically because the title is about its similarity to a Leeds shirt.

I'll put it another way: the Wakey shirt is more like that Leeds shirt than any other Leeds shirt, either before or since.

But this discussion is about similarity, not whether I would buy it or not buy it, hence my observations (I don't tend to buy replica shirts - I buy polos and t-shirts and mugs).

My bad too. As I was replying I think I read back and thought it was part of your post but appears to be a post you’ve quoted.

Anyway, I’m glad it’s selling well. Does anyone know when the away shirt will likely be unveiled?

Only thing that matters at the moment.

Indeed.

I’m pleased it’s a success, it’s a nice shirt that wouldn’t have attracted a hint of criticism, I’m sure, if there had been a little red incorporated in the design .
I don’t have a problem with the gold, I appreciate it’s a celebratory issue.
To be honest I’m more concerned about which players will be wearing it next season as I think there are four or five shirts without a wearer at the moment!

I couldn’t be more pleased that they are selling well, better than any other in modern times apparently. It is much needed revenue for the club……but it doesn’t change my opinion that it still looks like a Leeds shirt!

Read this then. https://www.totalrl.com/wakefield-trini ... -a-beauty/

Read this then. https://www.totalrl.com/wakefield-trini ... -a-beauty/

I'd like to think that I'm a "sensible" poster - no need for a comment from you FIL on that ....


I said I didn't like it and - this is the important thing - it bears no [iactual[/i resemblance to our [ioriginal historic[/i colours.
But I'm glad that it's selling well......

I buy one most years but unless we make a final I’d never wear one, they look silly on me and they do tend to hum a bit.

However for those who do I can see why they like them.

One thing nobody has mentioned- they do actually look rather classy by jersey standards.

From a design perspective you can’t knock it.

As I say look what Leigh’s very own Del Boy has just done.

Financial issues aside, do you not like the design of the shirt full stop because it doesn't look good, or simply because it's does not resemble fully the original historic colours even if according to some opinions it looks better.

It's a shirt, love it or hate it let's not have a mass falling out over it.

Exactly, don't see your point here nobodies falling out just a range of opinions on it, it's the off season with little else of interest to our fans to discuss, personally I like the shirt although I no longer buy them and I just wondered if BG did not like the design or because it did not incorporate the original colours, no further comment needed.

The colour of the shirt is less important than what is on the inside and when we start winning games, it will be the best shirt in a generation!
(it does look a bit like a Leeds shirt though

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I don't get the reference to "in modern times" regarding the sales volume.
I don't know when replica shirts became popular, but I don't recall many being worn at Wembley in 79. It was mainly a scarf and a bobble hat. I regard that as pretty modern times. The only large purchases prior to then were maybe school kids buying them for P.E./Rugby Lessons.

What sales are required for the word "ever" to be used?

This.
Cheers.

Personally I think it is a good design however for me I associate the colours with Leeds and the first thing I thought when I saw it was that it was a Leeds Kit. I get that they are trying to go back to our first ever colours but I don't see any black on the shirt which I believe was on the original shirt 150 years ago.

I would like to know if at any point in the desgin process whether anybody from the club brought up the fact that it does look like a Leeds shirt.

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[We did for the first half of last season. I didn't like that either!!!