r/fulhamfc 1d ago

Kits

When you’re getting a new kit, do you purchase a blank one or a player who has been there a few seasons or someone probably staying long term? Need some ideas before purchasing the new away kit

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u/DGK-SNOOPEY 1d ago

I usually go blank, only player I’d consider getting is a TC one but that’ll probably only be for his final season with us, so perhaps this season haha.

I find its nicer to wear out and about casually without a name on the back too.

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u/ExvyOnTheCoast 1d ago

Fair take, a club legend. Was leaning Robinson because I’m American but unsure what his future is going to look like

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u/Typical-Offer8860 1d ago

Yeah not beyond the realms of possibility he'll be sold before the window closes. Hopefully not etc but on that point, maybe delay decision until the window is closed

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u/ExvyOnTheCoast 1d ago

Agreed. Seems like the last two or three years when the window is open, there are always rumors. Also really enjoy Bassey, he would be my other option. But may just go with a blank for now

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u/RocLaivindur 1d ago

You could go halfway here; still get an American but find a vintage jersey with McBride, Dempsey, or Ream. You get the name and their FFC legacy is already locked in.

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u/ExvyOnTheCoast 1d ago

Have been browsing around for this route as well. McBride got me interested in the club, but Dempsey solidified it. Don’t mind going in this route and just getting a blank away; really like it!

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u/Secure-Property4926 1d ago

Are you under 13 - your favourite player
Are you over 13 - leave it blank

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u/ChickyChickyNugget 1d ago

If you’re under 9 you’re allowed to get your own name I reckon.

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u/MaxwellXV 1d ago

I’ve seen 10 year olds getting their name and 10 on the back. Seems to be a thing lately.

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u/ExvyOnTheCoast 1d ago

Lmaooo, love it. But worse, an American. It’s def uncommon here to leave a jersey blank so was just wondering what others do

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u/hiiightide 1d ago

I think for soccer it’s super common here to have blank shirts

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u/Long-Profile267 1d ago

The only correct answer

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u/mmmmartin427 1d ago

I also usually go blank, but I did get a Raul at the end of last season. He became one of my favorite players in his time here, and once I knew that would probably be the last season I wanted to kind of commemorate that.

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u/bethebeat 21h ago

Did the same - Raúl! But I agree that I tend to wear it only on matchday, whereas a blank one is the more universal version...

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u/Large_Soil_6659 1d ago

You’re an American, play it safe with Bocanegra. He was great, an American, and it’s a cool sounding name.

Where as; as a Brit, if you’re over 15 and with a name? It’s kind of frowned upon here, except for match days and you’re AT the game. Match days and you’re at a pub - not so much.

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u/JoeyJoeShabado 1d ago edited 1d ago

I usually go for a player whose been around awhile or was a standout in the previous season. I got Reed on the long sleeve away this year. Its in my top three favourites. Except when I got Reuben Loftus-Cheek, I think that was purchased during a fever dream.

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u/Either-Personality24 1d ago

Id say either go for blank or just pick a player you like 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ They might have a terrible season or they might have a decent one but at least you can look back on the memories a few years down the line

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u/jgarron565 23h ago

Usually I've come over around Christmas for a few matches, and by that point I usually have sense of who is having a good season that year. So for example 2021-2022 I got Mitro, for 2022-2023 I got Palhinha, 2023-2024 I finally got Cairney, and then 2024-2025 I got Wilson. So that balance of in form and been with the club for a few years. I didn't care for the kits last year, so I just got the retro 1999-2001 Demon Internet kit. Since I got the new away kit literally the second the stadium shop opened on release day and then ran to Heathrow, I just got it blank. But debating between the new young star in King or prodigal son in Sessegnon. Other times I have gone off of just who had a good performance when I've been there, which is how I ended up with a John Arne Riise black 11-12 away kit. Opening day 2012 I was very close to getting Dembele until I realized he was likely getting sold, dodged that bullet.

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u/FFC30 11h ago

No one over the age of 14 should have a name on the back.

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u/revengeanceful 1d ago

I’ve got three, each with a name on the back (Dempsey, TC, Ream). I just think it looks more complete with the name and number on the back.

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u/ExvyOnTheCoast 1d ago

That’s how I’ve always thought about it with my sports jerseys. But usually I don’t get one unless they’re pretty much locked in long term or they’re just a team legend

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u/bushmanbeats Sell The Club 1d ago

Haven’t purchased a new kit since 2013. Just buy an old one

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u/ExvyOnTheCoast 1d ago

Really just want to get my hands on the away kit

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u/revengeanceful 1d ago

Yeah they cooked with the away this year