LEE DIXON has refused to sell his vintage Arsenal ‘Bruised Banana’ kit to a desperate supporter.
Gunners fans are furious that the iconic jersey is being flogged for up to £250 on auction sites after it sold out online.
Lee Dixon sported the iconic jersey during his playing career with ArsenalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The Gunners have relaunched the eye-catching strip as part of their new retro-inspired collection.
It was priced at £75, but it quickly sold out online and Arsenal’s website crashed on Wednesday morning after it was released.
One supporter complained on Twitter that fans had bought the vintage top to flog online for a huge fee.
He said: “How ridiculous that the club couldn’t predict how popular the retro kit would be. Adidas sold out in two hours, Direct now sold out in most sizes, website has been a shambles all day.
“And now it’s appearing on your favourite online sales site for a massive mark up. Poorly forecasted.”
In response, Gunners legend Dixon replied: “I’ve got one.”
In a desperate bid to get his hands on the strip, another fan cheekily said: “I’ll buy it off you.”
But Dixon, who made 619 appearances for the north London club, simply replied: “Haha no I’m afraid it’s unique.”
The 55-year-old was not willing to sell his own shirt, but he did kindly agree to sign another jersey for a supporter.
Fellow Arsenal legend Ian Wright is delighted to see the iconic shirt back on the shelves.
He said: “It’s great to see Adidas and Arsenal bringing back some of the iconic designs which were such a big part of my career in the 90s.
“It is probably something a lot of the fans would have been hoping for once the partnership was announced.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
