Manchester United fans have expressed their disappointment and criticism over the “leaked” away kit for the upcoming 2024/25 season. The club is set to change shirt sponsors, with TeamViewer’s deal coming to an end, and will be replaced by Snapdragon as part of a new agreement with Qualcomm Technologies. However, images of the Adidas away kit have not been well-received by fans.
According to Opaleak via Footy Headlines, the away shirt is predominantly blue with white trim and a lighter blue shade running along the bottom. Many fans have taken to social media to voice their dissatisfaction with the design, with some even comparing it to the Vodafone shirts worn by the team from 2000 to 2006.
One fan sarcastically commented, “This must be a skit. What in the Vodafone era is this?” Another fan described it as resembling a cricket shirt, while others expressed disbelief and disappointment. The overall sentiment among supporters is that Manchester United’s kits are consistently underwhelming, with one fan stating, “Why is Adidas allowed to do this every season? United kits are always awful.”
The backlash against the new away kit comes at a time of uncertainty for manager Erik ten Hag. Following their FA Cup semi-final against Coventry, in which Manchester United surrendered a three-goal lead before eventually advancing on penalties, ten Hag and his team faced heavy criticism. Their recent performance against bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United, where they had to come from behind twice to secure a 4-2 victory, further raised doubts about the team’s form and tactics.
Currently languishing in sixth place in the Premier League table, Manchester United’s focus now shifts to the upcoming FA Cup final against rivals Manchester City on May 25th. The outcome of this match could potentially influence ten Hag’s future at the club.
Pundits have varying opinions on ten Hag’s tenure at Manchester United. Jamie Carragher believes that ten Hag should be sacked based on their poor performances, while Gary Neville suggests that he should be given another chance if he manages to win the FA Cup. Louis Saha takes a more neutral stance, stating that changes are needed both from the players and the manager. On the other hand, Alan Shearer believes that ten Hag’s future has already been decided, even if they were to win the FA Cup.
As Manchester United fans eagerly await the official release of the away kit and the outcome of the FA Cup final, the pressure mounts on ten Hag to turn things around and secure a positive end to the season.