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Re: 2020 Kit

Post by HuddsTigers » 23 Oct 2019, 12:56

The club can't ever please everyone and they will go with what sales figures show. Bright colours are always in fashion in summer too usually, with more darker tones in winter.

The club could go dull to please a small minority but then you'll always get another person complaining the club is too dull, they're boring, and not worth the investment since it looks like every other polo shirt you could probably obtain elsewhere. The club then loses out on more money as sales figures drop.

The club do have some non-orange/bright ones on sale, though:
https://www.eliteprosports.co.uk/shop/c ... o-5-senior

https://www.eliteprosports.co.uk/shop/c ... lo-shirt-7

https://www.eliteprosports.co.uk/shop/c ... lo-shirt-1

I don't see how the club could possibly get more plain/non-bright than these?

For me, the biggest issue with the polo shirt range is the material. I don't like the current range because they feel like replica shirts in style that make you sweaty than more cotton, traditional ones, which feel more breathable.
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Re: 2020 Kit

Post by TheSheriff » 23 Oct 2019, 14:05

A mainly white shirt with amber & black irregular hoops like the away shirt that got ruined by the Probiz sticker would be an excellent shirt that doesn't clash with the CBR logo.

Alas we will get neon orange again.

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Re: 2020 Kit

Post by TT Tiger » 23 Oct 2019, 14:19

How about plain black polo with logo and orange trim on on collar and cuffs?

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Re: 2020 Kit

Post by Ken Smith » 24 Oct 2019, 08:36

Before the advent of Superleague clubs had nicknames rather than appendages to their name. I still have a pennant referring to them as the Glassblowers, and before that magazines calling them the Cougars, an appendage now adopted by Keighley. I did like the amber shirts, although they did turn to a more distinctive yellow rather than amber. I suppose by naming the club as the Tigers, black and orange are the obvious colours, but imagine if Cas had adopted the name of Cougars and wanted the shirts to represent that name, we would have had shirts predominantly brown in colour. Ugh!!!

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Re: 2020 Kit

Post by heritage1926 » 24 Oct 2019, 12:12

Kits are all to similar these days, especially the ISC ones. I would love us to drop the Tigers and go back to Castleford RFLC with the Castleford badge on, and adopt the black and amber colours back with an old school retro kit. I appreciate this wouldn’t happen as Tigers is a brand and a signature for the club, but shirt sales would certainly rocket compared to the stuff dished out year after year.

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Re: 2020 Kit

Post by alftupper » 24 Oct 2019, 12:22

heritage1926 wrote: 24 Oct 2019, 12:12 Kits are all to similar these days, especially the ISC ones. I would love us to drop the Tigers and go back to Castleford RFLC with the Castleford badge on, and adopt the black and amber colours back with an old school retro kit
You beat me to it, I’d love to get rid of the naf ‘tigers’ label and go back to having the Castleford coat of arms on the shirt. One thing our nearest and dearest got right was scrapping the ludicrous ‘Wildcats’ and restoring one of the most traditional names in the sport.

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Re: 2020 Kit

Post by duke street 10 » 24 Oct 2019, 15:26

The club does sell merchandise with the towns coat of arms on,and retro replicas in Black & Amber. If there was proof that the club would be run better and the players played better reverting back to the old colours & name then yes, i'd be all for it!

As for Wakefield....well to older supporters "Trinity" may hold some meaning,can't say i've heard many chants involving the word by their fans at recent games against them.

Their new shirt is a tidy design mind, but the Fleur de Lys badge looks tiny and lost compared to the sponsors on it.

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Re: 2020 Kit

Post by Welshtiger » 25 Oct 2019, 19:54

For me I think the club can maximise both markets traditional and youngsters, a nice core range of polo t shirts etc will cover both then go for a subtle range of hoodies n coats then keep the range of bright bits, I do think they need to do another name on a shirt, this time for magic weekend.

As for a brand I'd like to go over to o'Neill's they have made some really nice kits and apparel in the past

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Re: 2020 Kit

Post by gateman » 27 Oct 2019, 07:49

Welshtiger wrote: 25 Oct 2019, 19:54 For me I think the club can maximise both markets traditional and youngsters, a nice core range of polo t shirts etc will cover both then go for a subtle range of hoodies n coats then keep the range of bright bits, I do think they need to do another name on a shirt, this time for magic weekend.

As for a brand I'd like to go over to o'Neill's they have made some really nice kits and apparel in the past
i think you have hit the nail on the head with maximise both markets,

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Re: 2020 Kit

Post by Kip Tiger » 28 Oct 2019, 11:22

What's crack tonight then at 6pm ? Is it the new kit launch ?

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Re: 2020 Kit

Post by mart0042 » 28 Oct 2019, 14:18

Kip Tiger wrote: 28 Oct 2019, 11:22 What's crack tonight then at 6pm ? Is it the new kit launch ?
Probably as some of the units are here. A good time to open up the shop and trailer for bonfire night this weekend.

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Re: 2020 Kit

Post by HuddsTigers » 28 Oct 2019, 14:22

I'm intrigued by the Club Castleford logo, though, which suggests it could be something else. Perhaps a membership scheme for non-local fans?
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Re: 2020 Kit

Post by TheSheriff » 28 Oct 2019, 16:27

Amber, Orange and Black shown and looks like material.

Home/3rd/Away colours?

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Re: 2020 Kit

Post by NormantonKnight » 28 Oct 2019, 19:10

Opinions then? Not bad but also not amazing, black one i do like the most 7/10 overall

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Re: 2020 Kit

Post by TheSheriff » 28 Oct 2019, 19:13

2 good ones and one high vis, not bad., Should be something there for everyone.

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Re: 2020 Kit

Post by the machine » 28 Oct 2019, 19:17

Like all three

Home and away purchased and the heritage one ill get when it goes on sale in November
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Re: 2020 Kit

Post by tigerfeat » 28 Oct 2019, 19:33

Look good to me think I'll treat myself to the black one and the heritage one when it comes out
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Re: 2020 Kit

Post by nottinghamtiger » 28 Oct 2019, 20:09

Personally, I’ll never be a fan of orange, but understand that it’s created a strong brand in terms of recognition.
Think the heritage one looks great.
No strong feelings about the black “away” shirt. Would have preferred a reverse of the heritage (white with an amber V) but I guess that’s just my leaning towards more traditional designs.
Certainly an improvement on last year overall, particularly the away kit (last year’s was just awful) and the poppy shirt (whilst done with good intention, it was a year too late and had 2018 emblazoned on a 2019 shirt!).

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Re: 2020 Kit

Post by Juscas » 28 Oct 2019, 20:11

Hopefully there is something there for everyone it’s a decent range.definitely a step in the right direction

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Re: 2020 Kit

Post by Lofthouse Tiger » 28 Oct 2019, 20:29

Much prefer the Amber one, as has been said I am more of a traditional fan and prefer the old style colours.

The Wolverhampton Wanderers kit would be perfect on my view.

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