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      Chelsea’s new 2023/24 third kit a ‘thing of beauty’ with fans loving the throwback to first ever shirt from 1905

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      CHELSEA supporters have reacted with delight to the club’s new third kit – a throwback to their first-ever shirt.Fans of Mauricio Pochettino’s team are now able to buy the latest offering as it went on sale.
      Chelsea have revealed their new third kit for the 2023/24 campaignCredit: Instagram @chelseafc
      The Eton Blue inspired design has proven to be a huge hit with supportersCredit: Instagram @chelseafc
      Chelsea’s Twitter account announced that it was now available for purchase with a short and sharp statement.
      It read: “Inspired by Eton Blue. A Chelsea original.
      “Our 2023/24 @nikefootball third kit pays homage to our first ever shirt, back in 1905.”
      And it seems to be a huge hit with supporters of the Premier League club as they quickly took to social media to share their love.
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      One response read: “Chelsea’s third kit is a thing of beauty.”
      Another declared: “We are winning the league with this kit.”
      “All three of this season’s kits are on fire,” said another happy punter.
      Another fan hailed it as “perfect” while a fellow supporter promised that they were “getting this definitely”.
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      The love-in for the retro throwback number continued as the images of the Nike designed kit continued to spread.
      “That is phenomenal,” said another, as a fellow fan said they were “delighted” with it.
      And another proudly declared: “Our 2023/24 kit is a thing of beauty. Love the nod to our heritage.” More

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      Mason Greenwood trains with new club Getafe in seven-year-old boots after being dropped by Nike

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      MASON Greenwood has trained with his new club Getafe in seven-year-old boots after being dropped by Nike.The striker was pictured training with his Getafe teammates as he gets ready for his expected debut with the La Liga side later this month.
      Greenwood has kicked his first ball for GetafeCredit: PA
      He wore seven-year-old Nike bootsCredit: Rex
      Greenwood’s Nike contract was cancelled last yearCredit: Getty
      He wore Nike Mercurial Superfly 4 boots – despite Nike cancelling his contract in 2022.
      Greenwood was recently seen training alone in a park with his dad – but this is the first time he has taken part in full team training for well over a year.
      During the park session in June Greenwood wore black Nike Phantom GX boots.
      He has not signed a new contract with any boot maker since Nike cut him loose.
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      It is highly unlikely that Greenwood is match fit – and the snaps of him training suggest he is focusing on strength and conditioning.
      Getafe also posted a clip of fans giving Greenwood an ecstatic welcome to the training ground near Madrid.
      It was captioned: “We love you Mason Greenwood”.
      Earlier this week Greenwood broke his silence after being pictured holding his Getafe shirt for the first time since his Manchester United exit.
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      The striker, 21, has been provided with a pathway back to football by the La Liga side.
      In a message to fans, he said: “Hi Getafe fans, it’s Mason here.
      “I’m so happy to be here and I can’t wait to get started.”
      Getafe also posted a snap on Twitter of Greenwood holding up the club’s blue home strip.
      It was captioned “Mason Greenwood ya esta aqui” – which means “Mason Greenwood is here”.
      The Spanish club announced the deal just minutes before the summer transfer window deadline arrived on Friday.
      United will receive no loan fee and will cover the majority of his £75,000-a-week wage during his time in Spain.
      A club statement added: “The move enables Greenwood to begin to rebuild his career away from Manchester United.
      “The club will continue to offer its support to Mason and his family during this period of transition.”
      Greenwood may not make his debut until September 17, when Getafe host Osasuna.
      It comes after United announced that Greenwood had “mutually agreed” to leave the club following an internal probe into his arrest.
      He was arrested in October last year but all charges were dropped in February by the Crown Prosecution Service.
      Greenwood still has two years left to run with the option of a further 12 months had the club wanted to take it up.
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      Failing to offload him would have left the club facing a payment of nearly £8million.
      It comes after new details of Greenwood’s Getafe transfer emerged – including the striker’s kit number and his £75,000-a-week salary.
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      Meet the inspirational teen who forced Nike into U-turn over Mary Earps’ kit as she demands apology on live TV

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      A TEENAGER who successfully petitioned Nike to sell Mary Earps replica shirts appeared on TV show Lorraine to discuss the company’s u-turn decision to put them on sale.Nike confirmed that they would make a “limited” quantity of shirts available to buy following fan backlash during the tournament.
      16-year-old Emmy Somauroo successfully forced Nike into a U-turn over selling Mary Earps’ shirtCredit: ITV
      Fans will now be able to support Golden Glove winner Mary Earps by wearing her shirtCredit: Rex
      Over 152,000 people signed 16-year-old Emmy Somauroo’s petition for Nike to put England’s Women’s goalkeeper shirts on sale after the manufacturer confirmed they would not be available to buy during the World Cup.
      Earps, 30, said in an interview with The Guardian prior to the World Cup that Nike’s decision not to make the shirt available to buy was “hurtful” and “a very scary message that’s being sent to goalkeepers worldwide that “you’re not important”.
      Emmy, told Christine Lampard that she felt she “had to do something” after reading Earps’ interview prior to the World Cup detailing her disappointment at the shirt not being on sale.
      Emmy said: “I think after we read the article [in which] Mary spoke…about how upset she felt herself…we felt like we had to do something.
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      “I like to show as much appreciation and support to the players who are making the women’s game what it is today, and to think that Mary wasn’t able to see our support, without her fans in the stands wearing her shirt…made me upset to think she’s felt left out.”
      Emmy said she wanted to do something to “show how everyone’s so proud of” Earps’ achievements.
      Earps was in the team of the tournament for England’s Euro 2022 victory and won the golden glove at this year’s World Cup.
      It was not the first time Emmy has campaigned for women’s football.
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      She successfully engineered a campaign to allow girls at her school to play football after they had previously been banned.
      Asked what she would like to see from Nike now, Emmy said: “an apology for Mary would be nice.”
      She also added that she would like goalkeeper shirts for all national teams manufactured by Nike to be made available.
      Nike’s announcement yesterday said: “Nike has secured limited quantities of goalkeeper jerseys for England, US, France, and the Netherlands to be sold through the federation websites over the coming days, and we are also in conversations with our other federation partners.
      “We recognise that during the tournament we didn’t serve those fans who wished to show their passion and support to the squad’s goalkeepers.”
      “We are committed to retailing women’s goalkeeping jerseys for major tournaments in the future.”
      A similar statement was made after the women’s Euros last year but the manufacturer failed to deliver on its promise.
      Earps was desperate to find a solution to the shirt row during the tournament and even offered to help pay Nike to fund production herself. More

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      England Women’s World Cup hero Mary Earps WINS Nike row as they’re forced into U-turn on goalkeeper kit

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      MARY Earps has won her goalkeeper kit row with Nike after the manufacturer was forced into a U-turn.The England goalkeeper has been embroiled in a heated row with the sportswear brand this summer.
      Mary Earps has won her goalkeeper kit row with NikeCredit: Rex
      Nike angered players and fans by choosing not to retail replica goalkeeper shirts for the Women’s World Cup.
      The decision left supporters unable to purchase Lionesses hero Earps’ kit during England’s run to the final.
      Although Nike argued that keeper kits do not sell as well, they have reportedly now U-turned on their decision.
      According to The New York Times, Nike have said that limited quantities of the shirts will be made available for retail.
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      The decision comes after their feud with Earps was reignited this week.
      Earps took to social media to blast the brand after they broke their silence with a supposed apology.

      Nike released a 104-word statement addressing the goalkeeper shirt debate.
      Fans had been unable to buy Earps’ shirt despite the Manchester United stopper winning the golden glove and saving a penalty in the final.
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      Her own parents were even forced to wear match-worn jerseys to Sunday’s loss against Spain.
      In response to Nike’s stance, Earps’ own clothing line have been selling t-shirts for her fans, with both their designs selling out.
      Meanwhile, another company have produced a “100% unofficial” shirt featuring the England badge alongside Earps’ name and number.
      The Nike logo has also been replaced with the words “Just did it” on the shirts in a dig at the brand’s slogan. More

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      England goalkeeper Mary Earps sells out T-shirt line after being snubbed by Nike

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      T-SHIRTS launched by England goalkeeper Mary Earps after her Nike kit snub have sold out.The World Cup Golden Glove winner came up with two designs featuring the slogans Girls Know the Offside Rule Too and Be Unapologetically Yourself.
      T-shirts launched by England goalkeeper Mary Earps after her Nike kit snub have sold outCredit: Getty
      Yesterday both of the black £26.50 tops had sold out on her Mae27 site.
      The phrases come from a speech Earps, 30, made in February when accepting a Fifa best women’s goalkeeper award.
      Nike was slammed for refusing to sell replica shirts with the Man Utd star’s name on.
      Earps, dubbed Mary, Queen of Stops, called it disappointing and very hurtful.
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      She said: “For my own family, friends and loved ones not to be able to buy my shirt, they’re just going to come out and wear normal clothes.
      “I know there’s a lot of people who have spent a tremendous amount of money on outfield shirts and then put ‘1 Earps’ on the back, which doesn’t sit well with me either. It’s a very scary message that’s being sent to goalkeepers worldwide that ‘you’re not important’.
      “It’s something that I’ve been fighting behind closed doors. I’ve been desperately trying to find a solution with the FA and with Nike.”
      After England’s loss, Nike said it was “working towards solutions for future tournaments”.
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      Teen fan slams Nike for not releasing Lioness goalie Mary Earps’ World Cup shirt

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      A TEEN who called on Nike to sell replicas of Lioness goalie Mary Earps’ World Cup shirt has been snubbed.Millie Winslett, 17, of Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, wrote to the sportswear giant before the tournament but has had no reply.
      Nike have snubbed calls from fans to sell replicas of Lioness goalie Mary Earps’ World Cup shirtCredit: Rex
      Millie Winslett, 17, was left gutted when Nike told her they wouldn’t release the England women’s goalkeeper shirtCredit: SWNS
      She said: “They should be embarrassed.”
      The teen had penned a heartfelt note to the company ahead of the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand asking if they would consider selling the shirt.
      And in the message, she explained how she was saddened that her little sister couldn’t currently get her hands on the fabled sportswear.
      She said: “While I’m devastated that I can’t currently purchase an England shirt with ‘Earps 1’ on the back, it saddens me further that my 10-year-old-sister Lacey, and every other little girl in the country cannot buy [an Earps shirt].”
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      Now, after the Lionesses secured a place in the World Cup final for the first time, she joined the chorus of calls for Nike to release the goalie shirt.
      And Millie, who watched the Lionesses roar to victory at her home in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, yesterday added she was still waiting for a reply from the company.
      She said: “I’ve had no response yet. I’m not sure if I’ll get one now. I’m hoping that they’ll give me one, but they’re still refusing to comment.
      “[Mary Earps] has kept us in the game, as she has done for so many games, and I just think surely that’s enough of a statement to Nike to start producing the kit.
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      “I’ve lost a little bit of respect for the company. I’m very into my sport and like the things that they produce, but I do think it’s gone on too long now.
      “There are so many people that have reached out and spoken about it… I think by this point, they should be embarrassed by themselves for not doing it.”
      Millie said she was thrilled that the Lionesses had made it through to the World Cup final after their brilliant victory in the Euros last year.
      And she’s backed the side to ‘do the double’ again, saying they were one of the best Football teams that England had ever produced. More

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      Paul Scholes’ ex-Man Utd team-mates laughed at midfielder for wearing ‘snide’ £50 boots when he returned to the club

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      PAUL SCHOLES was laughed at for wearing £50 boots when he returned to Manchester United – as he couldn’t ask Nike for a brand new pair in order to keep his comeback a secret.The ex-England star, now 48, revealed he was forced to buy a cheap pair of boots from JJB Sports for his 2012 comeback because he couldn’t let Nike know he was back.
      Paul Scholes was mocked for his £50 plastic boots when making his surprise 2012 comeback
      And Scholes revealed he got plenty of stick from old team-mate Jonny Evans for his choice of footwear ahead of his comeback game against rivals Manchester City.
      Scholes told BBC Radio 5 Live: “I bought a pair of boots, I think they were about £50.
      “They were all the ones the lads were wearing, obviously. Same colours and stuff, same patterns.
      “But I believe I bought the cheap ones. It wasn’t until I was actually warming up on the pitch [that I realised]. I couldn’t get a pair of boots off Nike, they couldn’t send me a pair because we couldn’t tell them.
      “Nobody knew, it was a big secret and it didn’t get announced until the teams were announced at City in the FA Cup.
      “So I pulled these boots out and I thought they were good’uns. I paid £50 for these boots, they must be belters, these.
      “I started warming up and Jonny Evans looks around and says, ‘Are they the snide ones you’ve bought of these?’
      “[Scholes replied], ‘What do you mean snide, what’s wrong with them?’ Apparently I had plastic ones. They were alright.”
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      But Scholes admitted his comeback game was a ‘disaster’ after Man Utd nearly threw away a 3-0 lead against rivals City.
      He continued: “Actually that game was a bit of a disaster for me. I came on in the game, I think we were 3-0 up against City.
      “They had a man sent off, Vincent Kompany got sent off, I come on and after five minutes it was 3-2.
      ‘BRICKING IT’
      “I was absolutely bricking it. I thought, ‘What am I doing, why have I come back here, what am I thinking of?’
      “The rest of the season ended up OK. We didn’t win the league but we managed to win it the year after.”
      In 2018, Scholes revealed even more details about his comeback – including the real reason he retired for good.
      Scholes said: “I remember the game itself. We were 3-0 up when I came on and we were against ten men, and then it went back to 3-2.
      “I was taking my gear off ready to come on and [City coach] David Platt said to me, ‘What the hell are you doing?’ and I went, ‘No idea’.
      “At that time I wished I hadn’t done it. I think I gave a bad pass for a throw-in, and Sergio Aguero nipped on to it and scored.
      Paul Scholes has won the most trophies of any English players
      “The manager gave me another year, but I was gone. I remember playing Tottenham at home, we got beat 3-2.
      “I played alright in possession, but I remember [Mousa] Dembele and Gareth Bale cruising past me.
      “I wanted to retire early again that season, but I thought it’d be embarrassing so I stayed on.” More

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      Every Premier League kit ranked ahead of 2023-24 season but does Arsenal’s ‘stunning’ new third kit see them claim No1?

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      THE Premier League returns next weekend with plenty of great goals, superb skills and VAR outrage guaranteed.But the new kick-off also gives many fans their first chance to see the new kits for the season in action.
      Manchester United and Arsenal’s new adidas kits hit the headlinesCredit: The Mega Agency
      Chelsea do not have a sponsor on the front of their new simple home shirtCredit: Getty
      It has been impossible to avoid the reaction around Arsenal’s “bold” away kit.
      The bright yellow number certainly caused quite a stir… and could affect the Gunners’ ranking despite very popular home and third strips.
      Elsewhere, Fulham have hit the headlines with their topical choice while three clubs inexplicably managed to “swap” jerseys.
      And Newcastle’s away kit option has another not-so-subtle reference to their Saudi Arabian owners.
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      Some supporters were left disappointed again with far too many tremendously boring selections.
      Something tells us some of the clangers won’t be flying off the shelves of the megastores over the coming weeks.
      Strap yourselves in for a journey through all the Premier League shirts for this season – the good, the bad and the ugly.
      SunSport’s Joshua Jones ranked all 20 clubs for their 2023-24 kits.
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      Bear in mind, we have included leaked kits not officially released just yet and the rankings are based on the overall club kits so a great home shirt could be levelled out with a terrible away effort (yes, we are looking at you, Everton and Brighton).
      Anyway, here we go…
      20. Sheffield United
      It’s red and white and has stripes… not much more to say for this tame effortCredit: Getty
      Oh dear, Errea have made an error here with this dull, bland grey away kit – Sir Alex Ferguson will be having nightmaresCredit: Getty
      19. Luton Town
      Luton Town make their Premier League debut wearing this niche home kitCredit: Getty
      Unfortunately Umbro have just reversed the orange and white for the away – poor effortCredit: Luton Town
      18. Liverpool
      Some will say classic, some will say boring but nothing to shout about for Liverpool’s home kitCredit: Getty
      This away shirt with the green quarters is essentially a remake of their 2017-18 away kit – and it is not goodCredit: Rex
      This leaked third kit in purple has a strange pattern and would be better as a goalkeeper kitCredit: footyheadlines
      17. Brentford
      Similar to Sheffield United but the fade into black at the bottom lifts the designCredit: Instagram @brentfordfc
      A kaleidoscope of navy, sky blue and pink make up Brentford’s outlandish away shirt which may indeed look better in a Hollywood sci-fi movieCredit: Getty
      16. Aston Villa
      It looks like a West Ham kit but it’s actually Aston Villa’s pretty boring home kitCredit: @AVFCOfficial
      This screams Aston Villa away with the white and light blue returning – plus a new badgeCredit: Instagram @avfcofficial
      15. Chelsea
      The nod to the 1990s has gone down well with some but not at SunSport HQ – doesn’t offer muchCredit: https://www.instagram.com/chelseafc/
      This possible away kit might have looked good under the lights on European nightsCredit: footyheadlines
      Another leaked number and Nike have seemingly designed a glow-in-the-dark kit which shouldn’t see the light of dayCredit: footyheadlines
      14. Tottenham
      White with a bit of navy trim, another boring Tottenham home kit… unless you love the simple things in lifeCredit: The Mega Agency
      This potential away kit has the potential to be a classic with its retro collarCredit: footyheadlines
      What is with the obsession of grey kits this season? Not pleasant and a nightmare for colour blind fans… and FergieCredit: footyheadlines
      13. Newcastle
      A fine effort from Castore – never going to be anything too outrageous with Newcastle’s home kitCredit: https://www.instagram.com/nufc/
      The bizarre pattern is bad enough let alone the fact this is essentially the same as Saudi Arabia’s World Cup away shirtCredit: instagram @nufc
      Lots of shapes and not much class, the yellow trim looks decent enough thoughCredit: Newcastle United
      12. Nottingham Forest
      Nottingham Forest go without a sponsor for this clean-cut red home kitCredit: Rex
      The white with sky blue waves is certainly a bit different – and adidas have pulled it offCredit: Rex
      Something a bit different and fun, giving off Leeds away or DJ sound board vibesCredit: Instagram @officialnffc
      11. Everton
      Hummel have produced a really nice Everton home kit with the retro collar and sleeve trim – excellent workCredit: Getty
      And it’s completely undone by this absolute monstrosity of an away kit, deary meCredit: Getty
      10. Brighton
      Brighton always seem to nail their home kits and the 2023-24 edition is no differentCredit: Instagram @officialbhafc
      The Seagulls have had some cracking away kits recently but this green-and-black number is not one – binCredit: Getty
      9. Wolves
      Wolves have kept it simple and very effective with their gold home kitCredit: Rex
      Again, the away kit has let them down – it looks like the kind of top the manager would wear for trainingCredit: Getty
      8. Burnley
      Contrary to popular belief, this is Burnley’s kit and not Aston Villa’s – and it’s a solid effortCredit: Getty
      Bold colours and design for the Clarets’ away kit but it really does work – fair enoughCredit: Instagram @burnleyofficial
      A bit of a comedown for the third kit – spots and stripes belong in pool, not the Premier League footballCredit: Instagram @burnleyofficial
      7. West Ham
      Umbro must have misread the brief because this West Ham kit has all the hallmarks of a Burnley home numberCredit: Getty
      They more than make up for it with this belter of an away kit – the white-out crest and branding plus claret trim ooze classCredit: AFP
      6. Manchester United
      Manchester United have also opted for the lines across the design but it’s a great successCredit: Splash
      This feels like a bit of a Marmite kit and even SunSport can’t decide which side of the fence to be onCredit: Instagram @manchesterunited
      Not official yet but this third kit is gorgeous, especially with the different United badge… although traditionalists may not agreeCredit: footyheadlines
      5. Bournemouth
      Black with the thinner red stripes is a winning combination for BournemouthCredit: Instagram @afcb
      Light blue away kit complete with wavy dark blue lines – it’s very Bournemouth indeedCredit: Instagram @afcb
      Woah, where did this come from? Serious European vibes and the Cherries will be hoping it can propel them up the tableCredit: Instagram @afcb
      4. Crystal Palace
      Gone are the stripes and it’s a half-half red-and-blue complete with a silhouette of the original Crystal Palace that looks more like a Spider-Man webCredit: Instagram @cpfc
      The away kit is on to a real winner with a white block complete with a light-blue sash – the only sash in the top flight this termCredit: Instagram @cpfc
      3. Arsenal
      Adidas produce another winning home kit for Arsenal with the gold detailing a lovely additionCredit: Getty
      And here it is, the kit preventing Arsenal from taking top spot… comparisons to Lucozade bottles and highlighters are perfectly justifiedCredit: Splash
      The Gunners return to winning ways with this teal and navy design that could go down as a classicCredit: Twitter
      2. Manchester City
      Manchester City go for a neat design with no silly frills, a winning kit indeedCredit: Getty
      The Treble winners had plenty of parties last season and this belting kit feels like it could work at a disco or at WembleyCredit: Puma
      1. Fulham
      Fulham show Spurs how to do it with a phenomenal white home kit – the varying red and white shoulder stripes is a nice touchCredit: Rex
      And now the kit compared to Barbie – it is bold, it is brilliant and it secures the Cottagers top spotCredit: Instagram @fulhamfc More