As I remember (being a bit geeky) Umbro was sold off by nike to a American leisure wear company and whichever way you look at it.... Are a company heading towards a trough not a peak. Nike are very aggressive with trying to tie down contracts.... But since the Umbro demise.... They seem to be supplying loads of clubs. A few years ago, when we were staring down the barrel..... I would of laughed if anyone suggested that nike might even think about supplying our kit. Bottom line..... I want a unique kit, not the alternate colour version of half of the rest of the league. Cortese has shown countless times that he isn't afraid to try something different in terms of kit..... And I can see him being equally aggressive in terms of finding a company who are equally unique and that works for us financially.
My opinion.... Back to big bold stripes...... The adidas one doing the rounds is my favourite.... But I think even that may be too boring for Nicola.