Celtic fans react to new bumblebee kit launch

Celtic fans gave the club’s third kit, or European strip, a mixed reception after it was launched by the club and New Balance.  

Dubbed the ‘bumble-bee’ in advance the mainly yellow kit is a reminder of less than successful seasons under Tommy Burns and Tony Mowbray.  

The 96/97 kit worn by players such as Paul McStay, Jorge Cadette and Paolo di Canio was certainly a winner with supporters having been inspired by the luminous Borussia Dortmund strip of the same era.  

According to the club the 2015 version has: “A solid fluorescent yellow design, the shirt features black hoops boldly emblazoned across the front of the shirt, with a single colour crest sitting proudly against the vivid yellow body colour.

“With a crew-neck collar and black binding detail to the sleeves and cuffs, it’s a modern interpretation of an old classic. This kit is completed with fluorescent yellow shorts and black and yellow hooped socks”.  

Celtic captain Scott Brown said: “European nights are a big part of this club; it’s what the players and fans crave.

“The lads are looking to make a big impression and this new kit gets us well on our way to achieving that. It’s a loud design but so are our own fans – I know they will love it!”  

Celtic’s European commitment is dependent on seeing off Stjarnan on Wednesday night with some fans looking on the bright, or luminous side, of the new kit.  

On the popular Kerrydale Street forum the chunky poster UddyBhoy01 suggested: “Going to draw a badge on my works hi-viz vest and save myself 40 quid. It will be the first time I have fitted into a strip in years.”  

Over on twitter there were some more complimentary views.      

Less favourably…

Well readers, what do you think of the new kit, is it a winner or a wincer?

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