good morning!
We are but days away until the Premier League kicks off once again. More that later.
But for now it’s everyone’s favourite hoddle – home kits! The best, and the worst.
It’s that time-honoured tradition where Hoddle Headquarters looks at every single home kit in the Premier League and decides which are the best, and which are the worst.
Let’s not waste further time and get right to it!
Best: Ipswich Town
Look at those pinstrips. So crisp. It’s the first time in nearly 10 years the Town’s home kit featured these bad boys. And it creates a nice little shield around the club crest.
As for kit sponsors, it’s hard to top Ed Sheeren. So they get bonus points for the cool factor.
I also love the navy trim, particularly on the collar.
Worst: Bournemouth
Gosh, it looks so heavy to wear. The stripes are way too thick and there’s way too much black.
I understand that gold is supposed to add a classy edge to this, but it just makes the kit look even heavier. Gold, red and black. Three very strong colours with little to balance it.
Best: Wolves
We’re back home. 24/25 home pro kit back in stock online and in-store.
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— Wolves (@Wolves) August 10, 2024
A solid gold/yellow kit that looks plain at first. Then you look closer and notice the subtle pentagons that adorn it, adding to a really nice finish.
Not a huge fan of the sports betting site here, but it does complement the colour scheme quite well. And as far as centrally placed club logos go, this kit pulls it off.
I think this is the first home kit ever manufactured by Sudu.
Worst: Nottingham Forest
Our 2024/25 home kit
Available in-store and online from 8am tomorrow.
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) July 18, 2024
They get a huge penalty in my opinion for their sponsor. It’s kind of annoying to look at as it is, but for the company’s website to listed right below the company name (with a GIANT K) is crossing the line.
Best: Crystal Palace
It’s a mess and I love it. We know a Palace home kit. It’s got the red and blue vertical stripes, but they always find a way to make it look better.
This year’s no different with eagles emblazoned up and down. I also love the piping on the collar.
Fitzie’s track of the day: Tin Can People, by Gloria Jones
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