Fans split on Hull's retro Premier League strip

Hull City's new Premier League strip, based on a 1970s classic, has divided opinion among fans.

According to the club, the kit takes inspiration from one of the most iconic periods in the club's history - the 1978/79 season.

It features the HCAFC lettered logo for the first time in 47 years, with white shorts and amber socks.

The club said it had entered into a multi-year partnership with Hull company Oxen Sports, replacing previous supplier Kappa Türkiye.

Joe Collins, from Hessle, said he really liked the kit, but was aware it had received criticism from some fans.

"I think it will look more complete with a sponsor on it, but retro kits are about being retro and having the old badge," he said.

"In time, I think it will grow on people."

Collins said it was great a local firm had designed the kit.

"Combining those two things together says a lot about the city and the club going into the Premier League," he added.

Another fan, Alice Blyth, 32, turned up early to purchase a long sleeved version of the shirt, expecting there to be a queue, which turned out not to the case.

"I just wanted it today. I love it - but I know the fans are pretty divided," she said.

"It's like the retro kit from the 70s, and I just really like it."

Jay King, 29, was not quite so complimentary about the shirt, despite buying one.

"I'm not a big fan of it - I'm not ging to lie - but it looks better in person.

"I've bought every shirt for the last how many odd years, so I had to go along with it," he said.

King said he also "did a bit" on TikTok, so wanted the shirt to show people what it was like.

As to what was wrong with it, he said: "I don't think people like the badge.

"It's sort of lost its identity in a way."

He added: "I know the oldies like it because it's back from the 70s, but I don't really think the younger generation like it as much."

Gary Rumkee, 66, who purchased a shirt for himself and one for his grandson, was more upbeat.

"The last time I had this shirt I had Billy Bremner on the back of it," he said.

"I love it and can't wait to get it on, but I won't put it on until my grandson has got his on because we do everything together at the Tigers."

The club's owner Acun Ilicali has also presented the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with one of the new shirts.

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