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Arsenal releases Jamaica tribute kit

 
FanAttick 2022-08-26 17:44:20 

Placing my order now lol

 
nitro 2022-08-26 18:00:26 

In reply to FanAttick

I bought mine this morning!


Commenting on the new jersey, Emile Smith Rowe - who comes from Jamaican heritage - said: “Football is nothing without the fans, and I’m proud to see adidas and my club continuing to support our supporters from all backgrounds – just like we did when we launched our home shirt this year. It’s a stunning shirt and I’m looking forward to wearing it.”

Gunners legend Ian Wright, also of Jamaican heritage, said: “It’s fantastic to see adidas and Arsenal celebrating its rich and diverse fanbase. Arsenal is for everyone, and creating initiatives, support and products that resonate with the wide-ranging fanbase is fantastic to see. The fans are going to love it!”

 
mikesiva 2022-08-26 19:09:32 

In reply to nitro

I didn't know Smith Rowe was of Jamaican heritage.

 
nitro 2022-08-26 19:19:52 

In reply to mikesiva

I saw it on a Reggae Boyz Commentary series named What's The Deal last year. Quite a number of players with Jamaican heritage seem to be in the youth teams of the London clubs.

 
KTom 2022-08-26 19:32:26 

Hopefully it doesn't clash with the rainbow bootlaces.

 
JahJah 2022-08-27 04:32:26 

In reply to mikesiva

He's 'spicy white' like Stephen Graham huh.