Written by Smithy on April 30th, 2009
Subside Sports are offering a massive 20% discount in their end of season sale which is valid until the 8th May 2009.
Subside Sports currently stock both the current Scotland International home top and the Scotland International away top along with loads of official Scotland Football Association merchandise.
The shirts are currently retailing for £39.99 each, and with a 20% discount £31.99 - this is the cheapest we've seen the shirts yet!
The voucher code is SEASONSALE
How to use the voucher:-
Go to Subside Sports website and add items to your basket
When you reach the payment details page, copy and paste the voucher code into the Gift Certificate box
Click and apply Gift certificate
Confirm your Order
Simples
Posted in: General Tartan Army
Written by Smithy on April 26th, 2009
Subside Sports have launched a special version of the Scotland Home Football strip with £5 from every strip going towards the Scottish Poppy appeal.
The top appears normal, but has a Scottish Poppy (different from an English poppy) on the right hand side, with an additional saltire under the SFA logo with the words “Serving their country: The British Forces & Scotland National Team”
It seems odd they’ve released this top considering we’re 7 months away from the main Poppy Appeal. Is this a blatant way to tap in to the “British Forces” feel good factor?
They also don’t appear to have done their market research properly. Most Scotland fans wouldn’t be seen dead with anything to do with “British” on their Scotland Top.
It’s unclear if this is endorsed by the Scottish Football Association.
Jimmy from Coatbridge commented “I wholeheartedly support the campaign and was going to buy a top. Then I noticed the detail on the patch. It’s just not right having the word British on a Scotland top”.
John, current serving with her majesties forces in Iraq said “they should have just stuck the poppy logo on the shirt – it’s a well recognised symbol”
Scotland 2009 Home shirt with Poppy and British Forces Patch
Scotland 2009 Away shirt with Poppy and British Forces Patch
Posted in: General Tartan Army
Written by Smithy on March 9th, 2009
The first pictures of the new Scotland away football shirt were released earlier today. As mentioned previously the first outing will be against the Netherlands on the 28th March.
The shirt has had mixed reviews from the Tartan Army. Some have complained the shirt lacks imagination and is very plain, some have said it looks just like a normal SFA polo shirt.
"Why do we need another new shirt half way through a campaign? I already have a very similar SFA training top which was purchased for a fraction of the price of this one. It's a shame the SFA haven't learnt from the disasterous attempt to bring in the maroon 3rd kit midway through the last campaign." said one TA Footsoldier.
"I dina like it. It's a disgrace we're not wearing navy blue in Amsterdam just to try n boost sales" was another.
"I think the new strip is ok, it seems odd that it has come out half way through a campaign and at least it's not maroon!!"
A poll on the Tartan Army Message Board is currently 52% will buy it, 48% won’t.
Although this top has been labelled an “away” top, it is in fact an “alternative top”. Traditionally Scotland play in Blue unless the blue clashes with the other team. In this case the Netherlands will be playing in orange – which doesn’t clash with the blue Scotland top. The SFA have already said Scotland will play in the white top, obviously to boost sales of the new shirt.
It‘s also been pointed out that this top has been released early. In the past the new shirts have been released on a 2 year cycle – home top one year, away top the next. The top have normally been released in August ready for that season. The SFA seem to be cashing in on the build up to the Netherlands game were an estimated 12,000 people will travel.
The shirt, expected to be available from the 10th March will retail around £39.99 for Adults (including Ladies top), £42 for a long sleeve, juniors shirt £29.99 and £35 for infants.
Shirt
The new away shirt is white, with a blue v-neck line and blue stripes running over the shoulder down to the waist. The traditional SFA logo is on the chest and the Diadora logo on each sleeve. The white on the body has "pin stripes" running down it very reminiscent of the Scotland Home top from 2002.
Shorts
The short are dark blue with light blue edging. Small SFA logo on the left leg.
Socks
White socks with a light blus squiggly running down them. Dark blue top to them.
Posted in: General Tartan Army
Written by Smithy on March 4th, 2009
Ayr Tartan Army have launched an exclusive line of Tartan Army T-shirts as part of their fundraising efforts. Last year they managed to raise a stagering £22,000 from their "Walk to Hampden" - from Ayr! (more Info) All the t-shirts have been designed by club members and some of them are absolute crackers!
T-shirts are available from their online shop and are available in small, medium, large, XL and XXL (aka Tartan Army size!). Each of the t-shirts below are available in White, Blue or Red. Current price is only £12.99 each + P&P.
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Wembley '77
This T shirt brings the foot soldiers who invaded the pitch to celebrate the victory against the Auld Enemy alive. |
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Ally MacLeod - Legend
He is our Mohamed Ally ! |
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Dear God
Thank the man himself for all the things we like about Scotland. |
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Archie Gemmill Graphic
A brilliant graphical illustration of how That goal was scored in '78 |
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Archie Gemmill Commentry
Celebrate the best goal in Scotlands history, as spoken by David Coleman |
Posted in: Tartan Army - General
Written by Smithy on August 27th, 2008
Pixshirts Ltd launch unique new website for Scotland Football Fans. Pixshirts is a revolutionary new concept in T-shirt wear for the Scotland Football Fan.
In essence the T-shirt is a montage of images. However the unique Pixshirts design and the choice of images available means there are millions of different combinations available, which means that Pixshirts is a truly unique product.
The choices of images available range from past to present and include some iconic images e.g. Archie scoring in Argentina, Faddy scoring in France. Images will also be updated on a regular basis. There is even a section for the Tartan Army.
Pixshirts are an official licensee of the Scottish Football Association and have launched a new website which enables the Scottish Football Fan to create their own unique Pixshirt. The printing process is specialised which produces a vibrant high definition print that will not fade or crack and the best quality T-shirts available are used.
To celebrate the launch Pixshirts are running a free to enter competition and full details are on the website - www.pixshirts.com/scotland
Posted in: General Tartan Army
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