I think that's behind the reasoning. Also, it's possible in severe weather conditions [like they have oop No'th] that colour differences can get confused, especially for those watching, but also I suspect for those playing as well. [Pause] This has intrigued me enough to go investigating: http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=9&ved=0CFMQFjAI&url=http://www.thefa.com/my-football/referee/~/media/EA4DFAB328B14C72B25A40832A77ED8E.ashx&ei=PhO5VMnxC8id7gb4qICwCg&usg=AFQjCNHGSMWKLcdUk0gxhQPTiDxiAlgfrA&bvm=bv.83829542,d.ZGU Those rules are from the FA and are for season 2012-13, but I don't see why they should change. Here's the relevant bit: ------------------------------------ RULE 14: CLUB COLOURS (a) Where the colours (shirts, shorts or stockings) of the two competing Clubs are similar (as determined by the Council), the away Club must change. (b) In the event of the Clubs not agreeing upon the colours to be worn, the Council shall decide. Goalkeepers must wear colours which distinguish them from the other players, and the Match Officials. (c) Clubs colours must not clash with the black and white out fit worn by the Match Officials. In The FA Cup Competition Proper, where there is a clash of colour between the Match Officials‟ kit and the players kit, the Match Official may, with the prior approval of The Association, change to an alternative colour. In the FA Youth Cup Competition Proper, where there is a clash of colour between the Match Officials‟ uniform and the players‟ kit, the Match Officials may, with the prior approval of The Association, change to an alternative colour Referees shirt. The alternative shirts must be supplied by the Club whose kit is the cause of the clash. (d) Players‟ shirts shall be clearly numbered on the back in accordance with the Official Team Sheet. No change of numbers during the match shall be allowed except on a change of Goalkeeper or where a player has been required by the Referee to change his shirt because of a blood injury. The Captain of each team shall wear a distinguishing armband to indicate his status. (e) Advertising may be worn on players clothing in accordance with the Rules of The Football Association. ---------------------------- The Premier League possibly has its own take on the rules for governing team colours and designs, but I imagine they are pretty close to the above.
I have to practically force my 3year old boy into his blue away top as he only likes his yellow Colombian football top, would be easier for me if they decided to sell the third kit
I've got perfect vision ans watched on a good quality stream but found it quite difffcult to distinguish between them. Close ups were fine but a pitch view was like someone had spiked my drink.
Can't read minds that well judging by the following: The top – which will not be available to purchase – will be accompanied by dark blue shorts and yellow socks. I got the red and white one for Chrimbo anyway.
Like Lineker, I struggled with Saints v Hull (and I'm not colour blind). Not all the time, but for the long shots.
Fot those listening on the wireless, Newcastle are the ones playing in black and white....................
Yeah that gave me a headache. Vs Newcastle I never had a proble!m though. They usually wear yellow when they visit us.
It's hard to believe it now, but colour televisions were believed to be bad for your eyes. I know my parents delayed getting colour for several years to protect my little eyes from the glare.
