Kit Bag - New Shirts Unveiled / Leaked

After reading EPL Talk, we noticed that quite a few Premiership teams have been officially (and in some case unofficially) unveiling their new home and away kits for next season. The strange phenomenon of releasing new shirts just as the season is about to end is relatively new, and one that TTIAO sees as quite bizarre.

We can only think that it must be some money-making initiative where they feel fans are more likely to part with their cash at the end of the season. Either that or they're all just really thoughtful, and would like to give their fans the opportunity of getting another short-sleeved shirt to wear over the hot summer months.

Anyway, here are some of the leaked/released pictures that are available so far:

Everton 07/08 Home Shirt

The Toffee's shirt is again designed by Umbro, and like other Umbro kits (England, Rangers, Sweden) is simple but effective. The small yellow details are a nice touch and the Umbro design down the sides is a different feature that breaks it up a little.

The shirt is available to buy now.



Liverpool 07/08 Away/3rd Shirt


This shirt has not been confirmed as official, and with other designs knocking around (see below) we can't confirm what it exactly is. However, it looks like a strong contender for next season's away shirt, possibly serving as a third kit.

The white and red away strip is common with other previous strips that clubs who play in red at home have had (Man Utd, Milan). Its a really nice looking kit, and continues the high standards Adidas have been setting since World Cup 2006.

As unconfirmed, there is no release date as of yet.




Liverpool 07/08 Champions League Home, Away, and Goalkeeper Shirt

Again unconfirmed, these are possibly the shirts that the potential holders of the Champions League will be wearing when defending their title next season.

Sporting a 'Liverpool 2008 Capital of Culture' logo as their sponsor, it seems the club see this shirt as the perfect way to advertise to Europe and the rest of the world that Liverpool holds the status next year.

The shirt itself is very similar to Spain's which is quite ironic given the number of Spaniards in Benitez' side.

Bolton Wanderers 07/08 Home Shirt


Bolton will be wearing a very similar Reebok shirt to the one they have worn this season. However, the subtle changes are an improvement, with underarm details that seem to be prominent with modern day kits.

The shirt is scheduled for release May 7th,




Arsenal 07/08 Away Shirt


With lots of net rumours over a Gunners white away shirt for next season, and numerous faked images, could this be the 'real deal'? Quite possibly. And if it is, we think Arsenal fans have struck gold with this one.

The red, white and gold of Arsenal has never looked so stylish, and there is no way they could get abuse from Spurs fans (see their rather plain new shirt below) considerin what their side will be wearing.

One of the nicest new kits to emerge thus far, there is currently no official release date. Lets hope its official!


Tottenham 07/08 Home or Anniversary Shirt

Tottenham are due to unveil all next season's shirt designs on May 12th, however this image has been leaked. The shirt will either be next season's home shirt, or a celebratory edition to commemorate the club's 125th Anniversary.

The shirt is quite plain to be their actual kit, and is more likely to be a retro design.

Expect an announcement on release dates on May 12th.



Newcastle 07/08 Home Shirt

The Toon faithful always seem to be waving their shirts frantically above their heads, even if their side is losing 2-0 to United on a cold mid-November evening. However, if they do decide to actually wear their purchase, they should be quietly pleased. The traditional black and white stripes are retained, and the collar has re-amerged (Similar to the current Adidas Liverpool home shirt).

The shirt is released today, so get down to your local stores.

Example of New Premiership 07/08 Lettering

As modelled on this new 'Martins' Newcastle home shirt, this will be the new Premiership lettering on the back of every Premiership clubs shirt next season. The names are now slightly curved with slightly more space between each letter. The number also sports the new Premiership Lion logo.

Overall a nice improvement, but it may not look good with all shirts, names and numbers.

Expect to see more 07/08 Shirts to emerge from the 'Kit Bag' soon.

(Via EPLTalk)