The Biff wrote:I've often enjoyed slagging some Dub friends whenever I see them wearing the white-ish version of their jersey, since Dublin never actually have to wear it (no other county has light blue in their colours). They cant seriously call it their "Away" kit since they whinge so much whenever they have to play away from Croker.
Dont get me started on The Jacks!
With all of this hearspeak about Offaly jerseys,I'm reminded of numerous symbols of our county's unique heritage that are missing from the present jerseys:
The '82 crest,with the scripture cross of Clonmacnoise in the foreground of The Tower,an old Irish wolfhound and the seting sun.Twas a beauty of a representation of our proud county.
Even the Esto Fidelis crest with the faithful Lion holding the encircled cross.
These are the subtle idiosyncratic nuances which make a design unique.
Correct me if I am wrong here,but did our county board choose their own sterile crest to be printed on the jersey so that they would be entitled to an increased percentage of sales receipts?
Increased coffers aint what I am at issue with here,but rather the sheer lack of creativity or thought that is afforded for the layout of our jersey.
As an aside,if anybody is intending on going to Casement this Saturday night,I'd suggest having a gander in the O'Neills superstore just down the road from the stadium.Quite possible the most extensive array of GAA apparel and whatnot.Moreover,there's a number of clubs in Ulster that don the exact same colours as ourselves.Michael Davitt's GAC from the lower Fallls sport a jersey that is almost identical to our '85 jersey,tis a sight to be hold,and potentially a novel way of showing your support for the county.
UibhFhaili Abu.
Allez!
