What kit would you prefer Saints played in?

I think sales in recent seasons have been bigger than ever. Even this most hated Home kit has sold very well.

 

Shouldn't that be blue shorts then?

 

Depends which tradition you're adhering to.

 

Yes. I thought that one was pony

 

My point exactly. How do you choose the correct tradition?

 

Take your pick: http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/Southampton/Southampton.htm

I think it's fair to say that red and white striped shirts are what Saints are recognised as wearing, from a general footballing public's point of view, but there have been varied shirts. Plus many and varied kits overall. White shorts were first, for instance, and then blue shorts lasted until 1950. Even the black shorts of the 1960's had a blue hue to them, though they were undoubtedly classed as black. Blue socks were also predominant throughout the years to the late 1940's.

Looking through that link of all the Home kits, I think it's time for red and white quarters to make a return, perhaps with blue shorts and white socks. Certainly different, and traditional.

EDIT: Oh, and red boots..!

 

QPR had red and white quarters last season, looked very smart imo.

 

Quiz question: When was the last time Saints played a match in red and white quarters..?

 

Last game at The Dell v Brighton in 2001, the week after that goal against Arsenal.

 

The white shorts and socks looked pretty gross.

 

Yep.

 

You know how there is meant to be a historical connection between Athletic Bilbao and Southampton, in that they play in very similar red and white stripes, owing to the fact that one of their representatives came over to the UK and ended up buying a squad load..? Well I stumbled over this little detail: This is the centenary kit of Athletic Bilbao. This is what happens when you persist with stripes and don't quite know what to do next.

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Oh my dear lord, that is beyond hideous. Salvador Dali on acid couldn't have done worse than that!

 

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Keep a tissue close by. You may need to stuff it in your mouth.

 

Is it me or does the goalie look a little bit like MLT?

 

Prize?

 

A bit of a secret weapon, perhaps. Be hard to play against that...would do your eyes in.

 

I love that kit, really.

Go on Kat. You know it makes sense.

 

That Bilbao kit should be sponsered by Heinz.

 

My good esteem.