West Ham 24-25 Home Kit Collar is Too Tight, Umbro Creates Special Version for Michail Antonio
Oct 25, 2024, by Chris
- Michail Antonio's Special Kit: Umbro created a special version of the West Ham home kit for Michail Antonio with a v-cut collar to address his discomfort with the original tight collar.
- Widespread Collar Issues: Multiple West Ham players, including Jarrod Bowen, have experienced discomfort with the 24-25 kit's round neck collar, leading to players cutting the collar to make it less restrictive.
- Possible Umbro Action: Due to the widespread complaints, it is likely that Umbro will provide West Ham with a fixed, standard smaller round collar to avoid issues with future kits.
Update: Michail Antonio began the season by cutting the elastic around his West Ham home shirt because it was too tight. Now, Umbro has created a special version of the kit with a different collar. The front part now features a large v cutout to provide a more relaxed feeling. Thanks to KitShed for the great collage.
Meanwhile, Jarrod Bowen folded over the collar to be less restrictive. Other West Ham United players wear the kit with no changes.
August 2024 - West Ham Players Cut High Round Neck Collar of 24-25 Kit
Several West Ham United players are apparently feeling constricted by the round neck collars of their 2024-2025 kits.
West Ham Players Cut Collar in Front
A few Hammers have discomfort with the tight fit and cut the collar in the front, allowing for a more comfortable fit that does not hinder breathing.
As at least three West Ham players cut the collar, it seems well possible that Umbro will provide West Ham with a fixed, standard smaller round collar.
This is not the first time that athletes have voiced their concerns about kit collar design, but problems mainly have been with polo collars. Toni Kroos said that he "hates polo collars", and Frankfurt's defender Hinteregger cut off the polo collar when playing for Frankfurt (Nike later supplied him with custom nonpolo collar kits).
What are your thoughts on the large round-neck collar of the West Ham 24-25 home kit? Do you think Umbro will provide the team with a fixed one? Let us know in the comments below.
Melbourne Victory 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Melbourne Victory has officially unveiled its new home and away kits for the 26-27 A-League season. The launch marks the club's first matchwear collection produced under their new four-year technical partnership with Melbourne-based streetwear and activewear brand Elite Eleven.
The 26-27 home kit delivers a timeless look grounded in the club's traditional colours. It features a deep navy base accented by the iconic white Big V across the chest, complemented by white piping along the crew neck collar and raglan sleeve seams. Elite Eleven's signature logo sits centrally above the chevron, with Turkish Airlines remaining as the primary shirt sponsor.
In contrast to the classic home design, the Melbourne Victory 26-27 away jersey introduces a vibrant and modern aesthetic. It uses a bright neon fluro base paired with a large navy chevron and matching navy panels running along the shoulders and sides. Both shirts are available immediately for purchase through the club's official store.
FC Nantes 26-27 Octobre Rose Kit Released - First Pink Kit in Club History
Macron and FC Nantes have officially unveiled a special Octobre Rose kit for the 26-27 campaign, marking the first time in the club's history that Les Canaris will wear pink. Designed to raise awareness and support the fight against breast cancer during Pink October, the jersey will be worn in official competition by both the women's and men's first teams at the Stade de la Beaujoire throughout the month.
The Macron FC Nantes 26-27 Octobre Rose shirt is built around a soft pastel pink base decorated with a brushstroke pattern inspired by the deconstructed awareness ribbon in tonal shades. Deep burgundy trims accent the collar, cuffs, and monochrome branding, while a pink ribbon sits proudly on the chest between the Macron Hero and the embroidered club crest. On the back neck, eight embroidered pink ribbons replace the traditional stars that represent Nantes' eight French league championship titles.
Burgundy shorts and pastel pink socks with a burgundy turnover band complete the full kit. In support of the initiative, 50% of the profits from shirt sales will be donated directly to local charities Madame S and Ma Parenthèse, along with the FC Nantes endowment fund.
Cerro Porteño 2026 Anniversary Kit Released
Paraguayan powerhouse Cerro Porteño and Puma have officially unveiled a special anniversary kit celebrating the club's 114th birthday. Founded on October 1, 1912, "El Ciclón" marks the milestone with a limited-edition design that also represents the end of an era, serving as Puma's final kit for the club ahead of a switch to Diadora in 2027.
The Puma Cerro Porteño 2026 anniversary jersey embraces a distinctive late-1990s retro aesthetic. It features a deep navy base complemented by a bold vertical red stripe running down the center, accented with white piping along the sleeves and side seams. A classic fold-over collar with white trim frames the neckline, while an enlarged retro CP monogram watermark is embossed across the lower torso. The jersey is completed by a traditional shield crest on the left chest and a clean, sponsor-free front.
Produced in strictly limited quantities, the collector's shirt is available in both short-sleeve and long-sleeve versions, bringing a stylish close to Puma's seven-year partnership with Cerro Porteño that began in 2020.
