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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Wed 13 Aug 19:54
Hopefully a live rendition of Into the valley tomorrow
Post Edited (Wed 13 Aug 19:57)
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Topic Originator: DNCH
Date: Thu 14 Aug 06:05
Is this the first time we’ve done a “themed” kit? I’m probably way wrong about this but other than nods to previous colors and styles I can’t remember in my lifetime there being a kit we’ve modeled around something like The Skids. I recall the remake of the Norrie kit with 4 on the back. I also remember (and maybe I don’t really remember) that it was somewhat significant that the purple kit in the late 90’s had “The Pars” on the back of it. Interested to hear of any examples.
This one is presumably going to be colored like the Skids album with Into The Valley. I had a glance at that record cover and I’m bracing myself for the most hideous kit of all time but in a sensational kinda way. I’ll probably get it.
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Thu 14 Aug 08:09
The all black top, the Craig Falcounbridge one, also had The Pars on the back. Classic
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Topic Originator: macapar
Date: Thu 14 Aug 08:44
I think the new design is based on the colours in the badge?
Much as I love the Skids, or is it both?
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Topic Originator: pars no1
Date: Thu 14 Aug 09:12
macapar wrote:
> I think the new design is based on the colours in the badge?
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> Much as I love the Skids, or is it both?
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that was the pre season warm up top
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Topic Originator: macapar
Date: Thu 14 Aug 10:06
ThanksPars no1
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Topic Originator: Turps
Date: Thu 14 Aug 10:21
The kit design was leaked everywhere pre season. It looks to be based on the skids - Scared to Dance LP.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 14 Aug 11:01
Are there any stats available for the numbers of replica kits football clubs sell? I would have thought a club our size launching a 3rd kit so early in the season would result in saturation of the market but presumably experience suggests this is not the case?
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Topic Originator: LEGEND85
Date: Thu 14 Aug 11:14
it is possible this strip might appeal to more than just pars fans if the skids element works well then it`s possible skids fans might buy it.
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Thu 14 Aug 11:18
I`m almost 60, so haven`t bought a top for decades, but if it`s a Skids top I might!
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Thu 14 Aug 11:32
Hopefully plenty of XL+ to account for the customer base who will snap up this top.
Excellent marketing ploy and will appeal to many Skids non Pars fans and raise the profile of the club.
I think a Robert the Bruce themed shirt would be good with the profile of the Abbey lettering
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Topic Originator: parsloyal98
Date: Thu 14 Aug 12:22
We should be absolutely milking the music connections our great club has when it comes to producing kits. As mentioned above, it will likely appeal to more than just fans of the club but band itself.
Case in point. Bohemians FC in Ireland. In the last few years they’ve had Bob Marley, Thin Lizzy, Fontaines D.C x2 and an Oasis jersey. The Oasis jerseys were absolutely everywhere during the gigs at Murrayfield (albeit likely fake due to the sheer volume of them and well aware they’ve been faked).
They’ve increased merch sales by almost 2000% and last year alone they made €2 million (yes 2 MILLION) from jersey sales alone which accounted for just shy of half of their turnover. Money like that would be invaluable to us, even with our well off owners - something Bohemians don’t have as they are fan/member owned.
We love Dunfermline We do!
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Thu 14 Aug 12:35
Absolutely, and we should milk the connections as much as possible.
Into the valley has to be one of the best opening rifts in football -use it after every goal! Far better than some bland corporate rubbish you hear at other grounds- even though I`m not a fan of music after goals-the crowd makes the noise, if we`re going to do it, do this one.
Oh, Bluebell Polka by law should be played at the end.
There you go, identity. From Fife. Or Fae Fife-get the Rezillos on too!
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 14 Aug 12:38
Presumably the Skids get some kind of royalty from sales? I see from their website that they`re playing at a festival at Lochore Meadows on 23 August!
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Topic Originator: SusieQ
Date: Thu 14 Aug 12:55
I`m a St Helens rugby league fan & it always makes me smile when they play "The Saints are Coming" at the matches 😎👏🏼🎶
COME ON YE PARS!
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Thu 14 Aug 13:21
Totally agree that we should be milking the music links, 100%.
I also think we should be milking the Dunfermline Tartan as well. Why we don’t have the bare minimum of a tartan scarf, is beyond me. This range would be a big seller in Scotland and to the American/International market.
I also think we should produce our own beer. Years ago (and probably still today), Bournemouth & Portsmouth used to make an absolute fortune by getting a local brewery (Ringwood in Bournemouth’s case), to stick a club badge label on their lager, IPA & stout range and sell it off to supporters. Why we (and other clubs in Scotland) have never done this is beyond me.
Anyway….back on topic 😂😂
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Thu 14 Aug 13:24
We had bottled real ale (?) made by a local brewery a few years ago. Magicparman was one of the label designers. I think there was whisky as well.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Thu 14 Aug 13:25
Topic Originator: neils like
Date: Thu 14 Aug 12:35
Absolutely, and we should milk the connections as much as possible.
Into the valley has to be one of the best opening rifts in football -use it after every goal! Far better than some bland corporate rubbish you hear at other grounds- even though I`m not a fan of music after goals-the crowd makes the noise, if we`re going to do it, do this one.
Oh, Bluebell Polka by law should be played at the end.
There you go, identity. From Fife. Or Fae Fife-get the Rezillos on too!
Wholeheartedly agree with above.
Saw the Rezillos at Doune the Rabbit hole recently and Fay ( Fae ) or is it the Countess now ? She can still belt out a tune..
Post Edited (Thu 14 Aug 14:42)
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Topic Originator: ubisanman
Date: Thu 14 Aug 14:25
Quote:
wee eck, Thu 14 Aug 12:38
Presumably the Skids get some kind of royalty from sales? I see from their website that they`re playing at a festival at Lochore Meadows on 23 August!
I believe proceeds (or at least some of) the sale of this shirt are going to a local charity.
Post Edited (Thu 14 Aug 14:26)
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Thu 14 Aug 14:43
I could see a Skids jersey selling well, especially among Skids fans. If you go to any Skids gig you will see a lot of them wearing the merchandise.
If I was in charge of marketing, which I`m not, next season, get a Nazareth themed shirt, the year after that a Big Country one. Then a Jethro Tull shirt. Maybe even 3rd shirts themed on Sir Alex Ferguson or a Liddell-pool shirt, cash in on Liverpool`s transformation after signing Dunfermline man Billy Liddell.
That golf shirt The Pars brought out looked great, they should get in touch with St Andrews Golf Club in New York, the first Golf Club in the United States of America, which was set up by 2 guys from Dunfermline, and do some kind of collaboration.
Or how about an American Football shirt? The Pars had one of these in 1985, looked fantastic, surprised they haven`t done one again. Given that Dunfermline man General Forbes established Pittsburgh, and then Andrew Carnegie made his mark there, get a Dunfermline Athletic x Pittsburgh Steelers collaboration.
The idea I always bang on about is bringing out a shirt like Málaga brought out for their centenary, that had the names of every player to play for the club woven into the design, making up the stripes. The writing was small and so it had thousands of names. Do something similar for us, invite fans to get their name, or a loved ones name on this piece of history, charge £20 or £30 a name, then they will likely buy the shirt at £60 too. That would bring in a packet in my opinion
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Topic Originator: Angus_W
Date: Thu 14 Aug 14:51
If the 3rd strip is Skids themed could we not get some "Albert Tatlock" monogramed shorts to complete the outfit?
.....Does anyone know why Annie Walker gets mentioned twice on "TV Stars"?
‘Hello my name is Jefferson - I’m happy to be here let’s go!’
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Topic Originator: CitizenPar
Date: Thu 14 Aug 15:00
red-star-par
I`m of that certain age where I would definitely buy a Jethro Tull themed shirt. Ian Anderson hasn`t forgotten Dunfermline! 😁
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Thu 14 Aug 15:17
Ok , Jethro Till I give you, just as long as the goal celebrations have to be playing a flute while standing on one leg only (might cause problems in games against the Old Firm)
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Thu 14 Aug 15:24
Quote:
Angus_W, Thu 14 Aug 14:51
If the 3rd strip is Skids themed could we not get some "Albert Tatlock" monogramed shorts to complete the outfit?
.....Does anyone know why Annie Walker gets mentioned twice on "TV Stars"?
Good question, it`s the same with Meg Mortimer. I did wonder if it was because with Annie being in charge of The Rovers and Meg being the manager at Crossroads Motel, was it because they appeared more, twice an episode either side of the break. I did some searching online, and it said-
"the repetition of Annie Walker likely comes down to:
Musical rhythm and symmetry—the name fits neatly into the chant`s cadence, making it easy to throw in again.
Balanced naming—throwing back to earlier names later in the verse keeps the structure cohesive."
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 14 Aug 15:35
One good thing about Stephen Kenny`s reign, apart from the 2007 Cup run, was `Teenage Kicks` by the Undertones.
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Thu 14 Aug 15:37
Quote:
CitizenPar, Thu 14 Aug 15:00
red-star-par
I`m of that certain age where I would definitely buy a Jethro Tull themed shirt. Ian Anderson hasn`t forgotten Dunfermline! 😁
Bring a Metallica fan, I`ve not forgotten or forgiven Jethro Tull 🤬🤬🤬😅
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Thu 14 Aug 16:22
Loads of good posts on this thread. All the more baffling as to the process of choosing our new "anthem" (dirge)
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Topic Originator: Angus_W
Date: Thu 14 Aug 16:38
"One good thing about Stephen Kenny`s reign, apart from the 2007 Cup run, was `Teenage Kicks` by the Undertones."
During the Jimmy Calderwood - Jimmy Nichol reign. I was surprised never to hear "Jimmy Jimmy" by the Undertones at EEP.
Maybe they did & I just missed it.....
‘Hello my name is Jefferson - I’m happy to be here let’s go!’
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Thu 14 Aug 16:46
Quote:
Angus_W, Thu 14 Aug 16:38
During the Jimmy Calderwood - Jimmy Nichol reign. I was surprised never to hear "Jimmy Jimmy" by the Undertones at EEP.
Maybe they did & I just missed it.....
I`m pretty sure that got played occasionally
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Topic Originator: Never10yairds
Date: Thu 14 Aug 16:52
Bizarre time to hold an event really, midweek when a lot of people will still be working. Know a few others who would have went if they could have.
Post Edited (Thu 14 Aug 17:39)
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Topic Originator: Shaggy`s Beard
Date: Thu 14 Aug 16:56
Jeez, never thought I`d come across a 70s music nostalgia fest on this forum.
Since I`m here I might as well add that since Lenny is now working for the yankee dollar I`m looking forward to some days in europa in a few season`s time...
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Topic Originator: DA-go Par Adonis
Date: Thu 14 Aug 17:00
It`s evening time, the weather is great, it`s still the school holidays and they`ve got the 3rd strip to reveal.
Seems reasonable to me - especially as they had to postpone the original date a month ago.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 14 Aug 17:02
Now featured on COWS.
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Topic Originator: Never10yairds
Date: Thu 14 Aug 17:04
Yeah but starting at 4pm? Loads of folk are still working tho or travelling home from work. Why not do it on a Sunday? Or we don’t have a game this Saturday?
I think it’s a great thing to do but it’d have allowed a lot more to attend had it not started midweek during most folks working hours.
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Topic Originator: DunPar
Date: Thu 14 Aug 17:07
I wonder how many of the Barbara Dickson shirts we could sell ?
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Topic Originator: Johan_Cruyff
Date: Thu 14 Aug 17:25
Nice strip overall
One comment - I so wish the all white Gamdom logo was on the red away shirt as well having the green spoils it just a little IMO
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Thu 14 Aug 17:28
Quote:
DunPar, Thu 14 Aug 17:07
I wonder how many of the Barbara Dickson shirts we could sell ?
I hear she`s signed up for the official launch of the half-season tickets, and new fourth kit, should happen around January, February....
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Thu 14 Aug 17:33
Smart kit gandom stick on logo is disappointing. Skids and Dunfermline donating all profits to the charity White ribbon. Abuse against woman charity. A good enough event sound system a bit dodgy when Leishman was talking but done well to get the kit launch and a good amount of players in attendance.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: wetherby
Date: Thu 14 Aug 17:37
Very good Red Star .
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Thu 14 Aug 17:40
Quote:
desparado, Thu 14 Aug 13:25
Topic Originator: neils like
Date: Thu 14 Aug 12:35
Absolutely, and we should milk the connections as much as possible.
Into the valley has to be one of the best opening rifts in football -use it after every goal! Far better than some bland corporate rubbish you hear at other grounds- even though I`m not a fan of music after goals-the crowd makes the noise, if we`re going to do it, do this one.
Oh, Bluebell Polka by law should be played at the end.
There you go, identity. From Fife. Or Fae Fife-get the Rezillos on too!
Wholeheartedly agree with above.
Saw the Rezillos at Doune the Rabbit hole recently and Fay ( Fae ) or is it the Countess now ? She can still belt out a tune..
Absolutely useless info but i used to babysit Fae`s dug.
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: Bandy
Date: Thu 14 Aug 17:48
Love the kit! Snapped one up for me and the boy. And a bucket hat. :)
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Thu 14 Aug 18:06
Excellent event and well attended, big queues for the shirt but moved quickly, open till 7 so plenty time after work.
Good rendition of Into The Valley, and really benefited from Leishman`s mike not working as we have heard all his stories 100 times before :). Although we really know Jobby is a Celtic fan although claimed only to support St Pauli now and cough The Pars, but nice comments about Stuart Adamson and how much he loved The Pars.
Tops are excellent and money going to a good cause as well as some nice T Shirts and Hoodies as well as bucket hats which I`m sure will go down well.
Well done to all involved in this initiative and event as was a real success story.
Post Edited (Thu 14 Aug 18:09)
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Thu 14 Aug 18:15
Nazareth next
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Topic Originator: 33Par
Date: Thu 14 Aug 18:28
As next door Vertu were main sponsors of the launch it was probably to coincide with their Thursday trading hours.
Marootsmin
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Topic Originator: Stanza
Date: Thu 14 Aug 19:10
A really good event, very well attended with big queues for the shirts and for photos with the players. Several interesting market stalls too, although I`m not sure how much business they actually did.
It`s a pity some folk are unhappy with the timing, but an event like this needs to co-ordinate the diaries of literally dozens of people and organisations, so well done to the DAFC commercial team for achieving this.
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Topic Originator: parfection
Date: Thu 14 Aug 19:12
A quick nod to all the players in attendance. I wanted a new baby card signed for my three week old grandson, and to a man the players were ultra polite, with a very mature manner. Thanks guys, you all did yourselves and the club proud today.
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Topic Originator: Tad Allagash
Date: Thu 14 Aug 19:21
‘I wonder how many of the Barbara Dickson shirts we could sell ?’
Yeah - looking back we could’ve played it differently…..
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Thu 14 Aug 19:22
Quote:
parfection, Thu 14 Aug 19:12
A quick nod to all the players in attendance. I wanted a new baby card signed for my three week old grandson, and to a man the players were ultra polite, with a very mature manner. Thanks guys, you all did yourselves and the club proud today.
I`ll echo that. Chris kane was amazing with my little boy who was a bit tired while waiting in the line.
We are lucky to support a club that gives fans so much access that youd struggle to find anywhere else in professional football.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Thu 14 Aug 19:24
Think these’ll sell very fast so hope the club restocks another batch especially as some of the sales go to a worthy cause.
Looking online, Skids fans from all over asking when they go online.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Thu 14 Aug 19:26
Got there at the coo’s tail (as always). [some o’
us work in Edinburgh and walk fae the train station!]
I saw the majority of stalls but they were packing up but got a good vibe from the shirt sales, artisan market tables and the smiley faces of folk walking the other direction on Halbeath Road.
I missed the players 😔 but I look forward to more events like this. Well done to all.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Thu 14 Aug 19:37
Is the logo a stick on?
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Topic Originator: dunfermlinepar
Date: Thu 14 Aug 20:20
Is anyone able to give information on the pricing of this strip? Can’t seem to see it posted anywhere
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Thu 14 Aug 20:22
Love the top, love the event and love the charity that money is going towards.
Just want to say a huge well done to the club, and thank you to Lennon and the players that could make it. Days like this mean so much to us fans and it was great to get a few minutes with them.
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Topic Originator: LEGEND85
Date: Thu 14 Aug 20:22
£60 Long sleeve
£55 Short Sleeve
£45 Kids
Not sure about shorts and socks
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Topic Originator: DunfyDave
Date: Thu 14 Aug 20:38
Quote:
Tad Allagash, Thu 14 Aug 19:21
‘I wonder how many of the Barbara Dickson shirts we could sell ?’
Yeah - looking back we could’ve played it differently…..
😆😆
DunfyDave
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Fri 15 Aug 06:40
Quote:
AdamAntsParsStripe, Thu 14 Aug 19:24
Think these’ll sell very fast so hope the club restocks another batch especially as some of the sales go to a worthy cause.
Looking online, Skids fans from all over asking when they go online.
Apparently it`s going to be a limited release.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: Bamba-Daft
Date: Fri 15 Aug 08:28
Any idea when these will be available online? Was there any mention yesterday? A limited release would be silly, they could shift loads of these.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Fri 15 Aug 08:44
Quote:
Bamba-Daft, Fri 15 Aug 08:28
Any idea when these will be available online? Was there any mention yesterday? A limited release would be silly, they could shift loads of these.
“Over the weekend” was mentioned. It’s not a limited release I believe. Think stock was just kept for this event but the club can order “as and when required”.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Fri 15 Aug 10:03
Would be daft to have a 3rd kit thats on “limited release”. Especially when its the best looking of the 3 kits this season.
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Fri 15 Aug 10:25
Just been to the shop, they are out of L and XL on the sleeveless ones already.
Saves a trip for some probably
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Fri 15 Aug 10:30
S and M also sold out. 5 week wait for more. Shambolic planning.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 15 Aug 10:39
It`s a shame they didn`t consult some of the posters on here who I`m sure could have estimated exactly demand for every combination of size and style .
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Fri 15 Aug 10:43
It was quite clearly going to be a wildly popular shirt not just with Dunfermline fans. Order a few hundred more.
Maybe keep some back for online sales, you know, for folk that work Mon-Fri?
Forward planning. They aren`t idiots running the club, a bit of foresight.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 15 Aug 10:54
Hindsight is easier than foresight unfortunately.
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Topic Originator: obiwanyouknowme
Date: Fri 15 Aug 10:54
Managed to luckily get mine and my 2 nephews this morning.
Lucky in the sense that I’m a 2xl in everything and they only had a 4xl left so tried it and fits like a glove.
The sizing is a joke
Belter of a kit though
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Fri 15 Aug 10:59
Like Athletico says, it’s just common and commercial sense.
Expect a launch event to pick up a lot of sales, then you have the foot traffic from those that can’t make it plus general replenishment for the shop throughout the year.
Glad that the shirts a success, but it is pretty poor.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 15 Aug 11:07
That suggests that all kit launches in the past have been commercial successes. Taste in fashion is such a fickle thing how can you anticipate for sure what will sell and what won`t? With a custom-made kit like this what can you do with excess stock if it fails to sell? The manufacturer is unlikely to be able to adapt it to use as another kit.
If the launch had been a flop the same critics would have been on here having a go at the club.
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Topic Originator: MP4-23
Date: Fri 15 Aug 11:07
They must have had minimal L and XL sizes (if any at all) when the shop opened this morning. It`s great that people are buying it, but being out of stock 5 minutes after opening is very poor
Did this not happen with the Black and Gold away kit last year too?
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Fri 15 Aug 11:11
The club can`t win ffs, shirt sells out it`s a shambles, shirt doesn`t sell out, failure.
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Fri 15 Aug 11:24
Quote:
MP4-23, Fri 15 Aug 11:07
They must have had minimal L and XL sizes (if any at all) when the shop opened this morning. It`s great that people are buying it, but being out of stock 5 minutes after opening is very poor
Did this not happen with the Black and Gold away kit last year too?
Yes it did and it was disappointing then too.
A shame as with these things you can ride the wave of publicity a bit sales wise.
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Topic Originator: obiwanyouknowme
Date: Fri 15 Aug 11:25
It’s a stuck between a rock and a hard place scenario.
Club will never be able to please everyone. If I hadn’t got mine I would be happy to wait 5 weeks where I understand others wouldn’t.
Main objective was to get it for the Nephews, I’m got loads of kits from previous seasons never been worn.
The plus point is the club is making money and that will contribute to the club being better on and off the park whilst working alongside a charity doing good.
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Fri 15 Aug 11:33
If only there was a way consumers could show interest in a product before it`s available...you could call it something like pre-purchase...no that`s not right. 🤔
Pre-order! That`s the one. What a mad concept.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 15 Aug 11:48
Who is going to pre-order something unique that will only be revealed on the day it is launched?
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Fri 15 Aug 11:49
Quote:
Dandy Warhol, Fri 15 Aug 11:11
The club can`t win ffs, shirt sells out it`s a shambles, shirt doesn`t sell out, failure.
This is my thoughts, some people really need to have a word with themselves and grow up ffs!
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Fri 15 Aug 12:07
Quote:
wee eck, Fri 15 Aug 11:48
Who is going to pre-order something unique that will only be revealed on the day it is launched?
Me for one. The designs were finalised months ago. Put a wee teaser on social media/email drop: New shirt - inspired by Scared to Dance. Taking pre orders now.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 15 Aug 12:13
That would appear to defeat the point of having a launch day which seems to be the norm for football clubs promoting kits.
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Fri 15 Aug 12:16
You`re forgetting the launch day was originally for the home shirt. Even so, having a teaser, doesn`t stop you having a family launch day.
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Topic Originator: Bamba-Daft
Date: Fri 15 Aug 12:53
Another year, another episode of p*** poor planning and service from the club. You’re going to be about 8-10 weeks into the season by the time the next batch of shirts are available
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Fri 15 Aug 13:19
You could’ve done a pre-order in addition to a formal launch event.
Not too fussed, I’ll place the order, but I don’t think it’s unreasonable to say that it’s disappointing that within the first 5 mins of the club shop opening they have hardly any in stock.
That’s at least three of us on here looking to buy, £165 probably a bit more if buying for kids/others/presents.
Then there will be a good few more than us obviously, tot it all up, just feels like a nice bit of money left on the table - bit of a missed opportunity that they’ll be hoping they can recoup through the re-order process.
Post Edited (Fri 15 Aug 13:24)
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Topic Originator: king lad
Date: Fri 15 Aug 13:24
Pre orders have just been put up now
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Topic Originator: stoo61
Date: Fri 15 Aug 13:28
Find myself sticking up for the club a lot recently.
Club designs shirt, stocks shirt, fans like shirt (hooray!), club sells out of shirt and makes a decent wad of cash during a lovely family club shirt launch.
Grown adults, red eyed, snotters dribbling down their faces, have to wait a few weeks for said shirt (boohoo)
The shirt might have died on its a*se.
Post Edited (Fri 15 Aug 13:29)
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Fri 15 Aug 13:31
Surely the club would have a good idea how many they would sell ?
What amount do we normally sell ( third strip )? How many away tops do we normally sell ? This one I would guess will be somewhere in between the two.
No idea how many strips the club ordered for first batch but it certainly seems to be way below the demand.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Fri 15 Aug 13:43
Difference here is there seems to be a good number of Skids fans who really like it. Those guys are unlikely to be whacking in orders right now and will happily wait for another order to come in in a few weeks time.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Fri 15 Aug 13:54
Quote:
Bamba-Daft, Fri 15 Aug 12:53
Another year, another episode of p*** poor planning and service from the club. You’re going to be about 8-10 weeks into the season by the time the next batch of shirts are available
Fastest selling kit in club history, and people are blaming the club in underestimating the demand….you couldn’t make it up!
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Fri 15 Aug 13:56
There`s not really any way of gauging this
I would be fairly typical in this unique situation -im touching 60, the last time I bought a top was about 20 years ago (at end of season, unsold kit for 10 quid, for 5 a sides) so, surplus stock.
I like a lot of music (radio 6 on all the time) and the Skids
So if they have a top I`m buying, if I have to wait months it makes no difference , I`m buying , If they run out, it really doesn`t matter at all to me.
I will be happy if I get a top, but if I don`t it`s close to the bottom of my list of things that disappoint me-thats because I`m 59 like a lot of buyers of this shirt.
Club has played it well I think, certainly not badly! It`s a great initiative.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 15 Aug 14:01
From COWS -
`This morning, the remaining stock was put on sale in the club shop, with most sizes selling out in under an hour.
This demand is unprecedented, making it our fastest-ever selling kit, even surpassing last year’s hugely popular black and gold away kit. It is always very difficult to gauge stock levels for a kit launch, and we stocked similar numbers to last year’s hugely popular away kit, expecting it to sell well, but we have been blown away by the response.
We understand some fans will be disappointed not to have got their hands on the kit immediately, so we are offering a pre-order for the next batch of the third kit. All junior and adult sizes will be available for pre-order.`
Bucket hats can also be pre-ordered!
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 15 Aug 14:07
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
Post Edited (Sat 16 Aug 14:14)
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 15 Aug 14:10
I`m sure we can all unite in the thought that the nominated charity is going to get a bumper donation out of this.
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Topic Originator: Leamington_sPAR
Date: Fri 15 Aug 14:12
I don`t often post on the forum but on this post I must respond.
What an absolute stupid post to make, how is it obvious that the kit would sell so quickly? It`s a 3rd strip which quite frankly has been the butt of many a negative comment on this forum. In fact most if not all our new shirts attract negative comments in some way or another.
It`s a business decision first and foremost, make sure the club isn`t left with unsellable stock or sold at a huge discount towards end of season. On the other hand go with a realistic sellable stock and re-order if demand exceeds supply.
I can only applaud those involved with this venture and good to see we have a good commercial department pulling out all the stops to move the club forward.
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Fri 15 Aug 14:42
It’s a cracking kit, nothing against the Skids but I like the colour scheme the tones of blue look great so I’m not surprised it’s popular.
What I will say it’s difficult to judge without actual numbers. If the club have ordered several hundred and they’ve sold out then you can’t apportion blame. If they want to avoid the finger pointing give us some numbers of what’s been ordered/sold.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 15 Aug 14:48
`This demand is unprecedented, making it our fastest-ever selling kit, even surpassing last year’s hugely popular black and gold away kit. It is always very difficult to gauge stock levels for a kit launch, and we stocked similar numbers to last year’s hugely popular away kit, expecting it to sell well, but we have been blown away by the response.`
That`s what they posted on COWS. Isn`t that enough? `Finger pointing` sums this forum up. There has to be somebody to blame.
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Topic Originator: 33Par
Date: Fri 15 Aug 15:00
What the papers are saying 🏁♥️
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/15213958/dunfermline-new-kit-skids-album-cover/
Marootsmin
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Fri 15 Aug 15:11
The only way the club can "win" here is by ordering ever so slightly more than is needed through a brilliant estimation. Our biggest selling kit ever puts paid to that.
What`s the alternative? Massively over-buy? Do better at guessing? Maybe volunteer your services if you feel you could do a better job.
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Fri 15 Aug 15:21
Quote:
wee eck, Fri 15 Aug 14:48
`This demand is unprecedented, making it our fastest-ever selling kit, even surpassing last year’s hugely popular black and gold away kit. It is always very difficult to gauge stock levels for a kit launch, and we stocked similar numbers to last year’s hugely popular away kit, expecting it to sell well, but we have been blown away by the response.`
That`s what they posted on COWS. Isn`t that enough? `Finger pointing` sums this forum up. There has to be somebody to blame.
Not you having a pop at the forum, the clubs breaking records while yours is stuck.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 15 Aug 15:26
Comments from fans of other clubs in the article referred to by 33Par -
Scots novelist Ian Rankin - who supports Dunfermline`s arch rivals, Raith Rovers - said: "As a Raith Rovers fan, even I think this is damned cool…"
And a Cowdenbeath fan quipped: "I really want to hate this but it`s a thing of beauty. B******."
Some think the new top could start a trend...
"Absolutely on board with kits based on album covers," said one fan.
While this Rangers supporter said: "Every club should do this. Aberdeen with an Annie Lennox top, Queen of the South with a Calvin Harris inspired number."
Another Gers fan called it "outstanding" while a Celtic supporter said it was "sensational".
Before a Hearts fan said: "I actually really like that. Errea has done good work on that."
While an Airdrie supporter commented: "I`m here as an Airdrie fan to say this is absolutely magnificent and I`m sorely tempted to buy one even though I`m an auld bloke who doesn`t even wear fitba jerseys anymore."
From further afield Bristol City supporter commented: "Absolute class. Well done Dunfermline Athletic!"
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Fri 15 Aug 16:05
A strip with the potential to sell to even rival fans and dot net`s finest are gnashing their teeth and clutching their pearls.
Outstanding.
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: LEGEND85
Date: Fri 15 Aug 16:27
Are folk gnashing teeth? All people are saying is maybe more strips could have been ordered.
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Fri 15 Aug 16:32
Deary me, grown men in a temper tantrum not getting their XXXXL shirt.
Club have played a blinder here, fastest selling shirt ever, getting national media interest, there`s a bit hype about it, folk will be jumping at the chance to get a pre-order in to secure a shirt that`ll get worn a couple of times. Hopefully on the occasions they are match worn, they can get them signed by the players and band, and auctioned off for the charity. Pretty unique, sought after item
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Topic Originator: LEGEND85
Date: Fri 15 Aug 16:37
what i would say if you are buying the strip it is slightly smaller sized than the away top so might be worth getting the next size up
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Topic Originator: Ianoappar
Date: Fri 15 Aug 16:40
Some people need to take a day off.
And I have just ordered this strip having never bought any strips before,I just think this one is so worthwhile.
A good cause will benefit and it`s such an iconic and beautiful strip.
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Fri 15 Aug 16:47
Well I’ve pre ordered one. If I have to wait 6 weeks then so be it.
It’s still a thing of beauty.
To be fair to the club, the weather has been fantastic which brought out a lot of people on Thursday.
Had it been p1shing it down, they would have struggled to sell as many as they have.
It got loads of outside publicity as well which nobody could anticipate.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: StevenPar77
Date: Fri 15 Aug 18:44
Fair play to the club. A lot of criticism has been aimed at them, but this strip and the attention it has attracted as well as the Caceres signing being posted by Fabrizio Romano, the monthly updates and the open evening allowing the kids to see their heroes cannot be underestimated.
I know people will have gripes about some things being done or possibly not being done, but surely the positives more than outweigh the negatives?
I just hope the positive vibes are with us next Friday!
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Fri 15 Aug 18:47
Quote:
StevenPar77, Fri 15 Aug 18:44
Fair play to the club. A lot of criticism has been aimed at them, but this strip and the attention it has attracted as well as the Caceres signing being posted by Fabrizio Romano, the monthly updates and the open evening allowing the kids to see their heroes cannot be underestimated.
I know people will have gripes about some things being done or possibly not being done, but surely the positives more than outweigh the negatives?
I just hope the positive vibes are with us next Friday!
Some Pars fans have always been moaning hoors to be fair even in the successful years.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Fri 15 Aug 19:00
With all this added publicity we could maybe do a Skids day. Stuart Adamson died 16th Dec so maybe the home game nearest that, with perhaps The Skids appearing.
I`m sure it would attract fans from all over and of course the team can play in the 3rd strip and another chance to collect for the chosen charity.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Sat 16 Aug 09:08
Classic forum stuff that 🤣 folk get more wound up about what other posters are saying than the actual kit itself. Always ends up in a daft divide between the "club should have ordered more" crowd and the “you’re not a real supporter if you don’t like the way it was handled” brigade. Truth is, everyone’s entitled to their view without being told to stop supporting the club. I`m not sure why people think they have the right to make such a wild statement.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: Milos Drizzle
Date: Sat 16 Aug 09:23
Quote:
jake89, Fri 15 Aug 13:43
Difference here is there seems to be a good number of Skids fans who really like it. Those guys are unlikely to be whacking in orders right now and will happily wait for another order to come in in a few weeks time.
I know of at least one huge Skids fan, born and bred Portsmouth, no links to the Pars other than knowing me, who will be buying the shirt. And his Dad (again, no links to the Pars) will be buying one also just because the loves the design!!
This is my signature
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 16 Aug 10:49
Quote:
cammypar 1995, Sat 16 Aug 09:08
Classic forum stuff that 🤣 folk get more wound up about what other posters are saying than the actual kit itself. Always ends up in a daft divide between the "club should have ordered more" crowd and the “you’re not a real supporter if you don’t like the way it was handled” brigade. Truth is, everyone’s entitled to their view without being told to stop supporting the club. I`m not sure why people think they have the right to make such a wild statement.
Would you like a bigger spade?
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
Post Edited (Sat 16 Aug 10:50)
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Topic Originator: dpard
Date: Sat 16 Aug 11:06
Has anyone who bought this top also bought the away?
How did it fit? Was it the same as the away?
Don`t want to pre order if the sizing is different.
Thanks in advance.
The flame still burns
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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Sat 16 Aug 11:30
Quote:
buffy, Fri 15 Aug 14:07
Why the hell would anyone be bothered about the selling out of a third kit? Honestly why can’t you just be bloody proud of the club having one in the first place, how popular it is and how they’re going to great lengths to actually do something for the fans.
Why don’t some of you get another f hobby and p off away from our club.
Rant oer
Nice response from someone who allegedly supports the club , telling fans to gtf,
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Topic Originator: pars no1
Date: Sat 16 Aug 11:32
Quote:
dpard, Sat 16 Aug 11:06
Has anyone who bought this top also bought the away?
How did it fit? Was it the same as the away?
Don`t want to pre order if the sizing is different.
Thanks in advance.
I always buy a size up. Football tops nowadays are more slimline fitting than years ago. Never had a problem
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Sat 16 Aug 11:48
Quote:
buffy, Sat 16 Aug 10:49
Quote:
cammypar 1995, Sat 16 Aug 09:08
Classic forum stuff that 🤣 folk get more wound up about what other posters are saying than the actual kit itself. Always ends up in a daft divide between the "club should have ordered more" crowd and the “you’re not a real supporter if you don’t like the way it was handled” brigade. Truth is, everyone’s entitled to their view without being told to stop supporting the club. I`m not sure why people think they have the right to make such a wild statement.
Would you like a bigger spade?
Telling people who they can or can`t support is a red neck whatever way you look at it.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: Westies squint kicks
Date: Sat 16 Aug 12:07
cammypar 1995 wrote:
> Quote:
buffy, Sat 16 Aug 10:49
>
> Quote:
cammypar 1995, Sat 16 Aug 09:08
>
> Classic forum stuff that 🤣 folk get more wound up about what
> other posters are saying than the actual kit itself. Always
> ends up in a daft divide between the "club should have ordered
> more" crowd and the “you’re not a real supporter if you
> don’t like the way it was handled” brigade. Truth is,
> everyone’s entitled to their view without being told to
> stop supporting the club. I`m not sure why people think they
> have the right to make such a wild statement.
>
> Would you like a bigger spade?
>
> Telling people who they can or can`t support is a red neck
> whatever way you look at it.
>
>
Particularly when the fans you`re encouraging to "p off" are literally trying to put money back into the club.
Post Edited (Sat 16 Aug 12:08)
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 16 Aug 12:09
Quote:
cammypar 1995, Sat 16 Aug 11:48
Quote:
buffy, Sat 16 Aug 10:49
Quote:
cammypar 1995, Sat 16 Aug 09:08
Classic forum stuff that 🤣 folk get more wound up about what other posters are saying than the actual kit itself. Always ends up in a daft divide between the "club should have ordered more" crowd and the “you’re not a real supporter if you don’t like the way it was handled” brigade. Truth is, everyone’s entitled to their view without being told to stop supporting the club. I`m not sure why people think they have the right to make such a wild statement.
Would you like a bigger spade?
Telling people who they can or can`t support is a red neck whatever way you look at it.
A tractor with that spade? Keep going, with each reply you’re making yourself look an even bigger fool.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 16 Aug 12:15
Quote:
Westies squint kicks, Sat 16 Aug 12:07
cammypar 1995 wrote:
> Quote:
buffy, Sat 16 Aug 10:49
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> Quote:
cammypar 1995, Sat 16 Aug 09:08
>
> Classic forum stuff that 🤣 folk get more wound up about what
> other posters are saying than the actual kit itself. Always
> ends up in a daft divide between the "club should have ordered
> more" crowd and the “you’re not a real supporter if you
> don’t like the way it was handled” brigade. Truth is,
> everyone’s entitled to their view without being told to
> stop supporting the club. I`m not sure why people think they
> have the right to make such a wild statement.
>
> Would you like a bigger spade?
>
> Telling people who they can or can`t support is a red neck
> whatever way you look at it.
>
>
Particularly when the fans you`re encouraging to "p off" are literally trying to put money back into the club.
You clearly can’t read.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sat 16 Aug 13:05
In all the toing and froing on this thread about availability, sizes, etc I don`t think anyone has commended whoever it was who had the idea to launch a kit based on an album cover with a connection to the club, or the person who designed it. In fact, I don`t think anyone has even asked who they were, so I`m asking now. Does anyone know?
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Sat 16 Aug 13:23
Who do i email in regards to accidentally pre ordering the wrong size?
COYP
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 16 Aug 13:27
On reflection I’d like to apologise for my rant yesterday. That’s twice this week I’ve had a kick up the backside, and rightly so.
Sorry folks.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Parca_Par
Date: Sat 16 Aug 13:51
Post Edited (Sat 16 Aug 13:52)
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Topic Originator: Parca_Par
Date: Sat 16 Aug 13:53
Quote:
wee eck, Sat 16 Aug 13:05
In all the toing and froing on this thread about availability, sizes, etc I don`t think anyone has commended whoever it was who had the idea to launch a kit based on an album cover with a connection to the club, or the person who designed it. In fact, I don`t think anyone has even asked who they were, so I`m asking now. Does anyone know?
I understand it was all Craig Brown`s work
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Sat 16 Aug 13:53
Quote:
shellypar, Sat 16 Aug 13:23
Who do i email in regards to accidentally pre ordering the wrong size?
Pls help
COYP
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sat 16 Aug 14:08
`I understand it was all Craig Brown`s work.`
In that case - well done, Craig!
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Sat 16 Aug 14:50
Quote:
shellypar, Sat 16 Aug 13:23
Who do i email in regards to accidentally pre ordering the wrong size?
DAFC Ticket Office and Shop – 01383 745909 – shop@dafc.co.uk
Post Edited (Sat 16 Aug 14:50)
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Sat 16 Aug 15:30
Quote:
Par, Sat 16 Aug 14:50
Quote:
shellypar, Sat 16 Aug 13:23
Who do i email in regards to accidentally pre ordering the wrong size?
DAFC Ticket Office and Shop – 01383 745909 – shop@dafc.co.uk
Thank you good sir
COYP
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Topic Originator: Never10yairds
Date: Sat 16 Aug 15:41
My Mrs likes the jersey that much she has, completely unprompted, ordered one for me and one for the wee boy. She’s too young to have heard of the skids and has never been to a football match but thinks the blue will bring out the colour of our eyes.
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Topic Originator: Stanza
Date: Sat 16 Aug 16:41
Quote:
wee eck, Sat 16 Aug 14:08
`I understand it was all Craig Brown`s work.`
In that case - well done, Craig!
I know from my past involvement with the Heritage Trust and DADSC that Craig provides a lot of the creative and visual design input for various initiatives around the club, and we`re lucky to have him.
_________________
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Topic Originator: 1885_ChillPar
Date: Sat 16 Aug 16:47
Cracking top and something completely different. Just bought my first top in about 20 years. Probably won`t wear it much, but it`s definitely one to collect.
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Topic Originator: DNCH
Date: Sun 17 Aug 09:29
Disappointed to read people apologizing to each other for arguing about the supply chain logistics surrounding our 3rd kit. Our support is at its best when we’re arguing about the distribution complications of Italian sports manufacturers. That’s what I always say.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 18 Aug 10:55
Demand is worldwide according to the latest update on COWS -
`Everyone at Dunfermline Athletic would like to extend a huge thank you to our supporters and fans of the Skids across the globe for the incredible response to the launch of our new third kit.
Since going on sale, demand has exceeded all expectations. We are delighted to confirm that this has already become the biggest-selling kit in recent history.
The reach of the kit has also been extraordinary. Orders have come in from every corner of the UK, all over Europe, a dozen states across the USA and Canada, and even as far away as Australia, highlighting the scale of the backing for both the club, the Skids and this special design.
We want to ensure that every supporter who wishes to guarantee a shirt from the first re-order with Erreà secures theirs, and so we encourage all pre-orders to be completed by Wednesday lunchtime.`
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Topic Originator: vasco
Date: Tue 19 Aug 02:58
Quote:
Parca_Par, Sat 16 Aug 13:53
Quote:
wee eck, Sat 16 Aug 13:05
In all the toing and froing on this thread about availability, sizes, etc I don`t think anyone has commended whoever it was who had the idea to launch a kit based on an album cover with a connection to the club, or the person who designed it. In fact, I don`t think anyone has even asked who they were, so I`m asking now. Does anyone know?
I understand it was all Craig Brown`s work
I believe there was some correspondence between Craig and at least one other Pars fan on this dating back to April 2024. She was inspired by the ManU Stone Roses and proposed creating something Skids related. So not 100% Craig.
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