Ian Wright in the new away kit. That's it. That's the tweet. The man could wear a bin bag and make it look like a limited edition. But the kit itself? The reaction has been... spicy. Released on July 23, and the internet is already arguing about badges, gold trim, and whether the hat comes with it. Classic Arsenal fanbase.
Big badges are ruining football shirts
Can we talk about the size of the crest? It's enormous. Like, we get it, you want the logo visible from the moon. But it looks like a sticker a toddler slapped on. I'm with the commenter who said the only thing they hate is this trend of ridiculously big emblems. It's not just Arsenal – every kit manufacturer is doing it. Give me a smaller, classy badge any day. And while we're at it, the blue and gold on the badge? Not everyone's cup of tea. Some fans are glad they removed it. I'm indifferent – but I respect the boldness.
Ian Wright could sell me anything
Wrighty modelling the away kit is a masterstroke. He's an absolute rep. The kit looks decent on him, but let's be real: he'd make a potato sack look iconic. The fact that he's wearing it makes me want to buy it more than any slick marketing campaign. That's the power of a club legend. The kit itself? It's fine. Not amazing, not terrible. But if Wrighty wears it, I'm at least considering it.
The gold Premier League badge dilemma
Here's my hot take: the only reason I'd buy the home kit this season is that gold Premier League badge. It's a flex. We finished second, but that gold patch still means something. You can probably get it on all three kits, but honestly, it would look weird on the away kit. The away kit is already busy with the blue and gold – adding a gold badge might be overkill. The home kit with the gold badge? Chef's kiss. That's the one I'm tempted by.
Wait, does the hat come with it?
Someone in the thread asked if the hat is included. Legend. I wish. But no, you have to buy it separately. And speaking of buying, let's talk about where to get these without getting ripped off. The official store is pricey, and third-party sites are a minefield. You've got to be careful. I've seen some absolute horror stories.
So there you have it. The new away kit is out, Ian Wright looks great in it, and we're all arguing about badges. Some things never change. Would I buy it? Maybe. But only if they throw in the hat.
