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This includes a bursary scheme for a BAME coaching course, a BAME youth leadership forum in partnership with other organisations in the city and for Toxteth-based Kingsley United to create a girls’ team. All rights reserved. However, Nike were offering more generous royalty terms, offering the Reds 20% of each shirt sold. We can take a lot of positives from the fact that even in the face of an impending global recession Nike have still managed to help us achieve record sales. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. Who knows, it could be the same with this kit. But let's ignore all that, and say that this is actually the kit. Has the new Liverpool Nike kit been leaked? And the club will celebrate the numbers by donating 100 home kits to young people in the Anfield area who have helped their local community during the lockdown period. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. “We are very excited to be partnering with a global icon like Liverpool FC. Liverpool 2020/21 home kit is a celebration of the new relationship. Anfield insiders were initially blown away by the numbers projected for the club's first-ever Nike design and now the club have confirmed that they have achieved record sales. 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The Premier League champions have swapped New Balance for the American sportswear giant in one of the biggest kit deals in world sport, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Nike say they will be creating new ways for fans to get access to products first, connect with their favourite athletes more often, highlight incredible stories from the Liverpool community and champion the next wave of young creatives from the city, through nike.com and the Nike App. Brendan Hodrien is a woolyback writer, born in Birkenhead and raised by his Dad's stories of Paris, Wembley and Rome. Let's hear it for the return of Heavy Metal, who-knows-what's-about-to-happen football! However, the three-month suspension of play for last season meant that New Balance were allowed to finish the campaign as kit makers, with Nike happy to stand aside until after the Reds were crowned champions. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. “Of course, this hugely significant demand has caused some operational complexities for us as we continue to operate under COVID-19 conditions, and it has also meant that we have sold out of some key home kit sizes. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Nike will outfit the men’s, women’s and academy teams, as well as coaching staff and will also provide support for the vital work of the LFC Foundation, the club’s official charity. The Oregon-based brand regard the Reds as "a club steeped in tradition, who have a unique relationship with the city and dedicated fan base around the world that is complemented by their style and attitude on the pitch". Our. However, Liverpool appear to have been vindicated by record kit sales for all the new Nike kits. The Liverpool ECHO has claimed that home kit sales are up 15% and away kit sales are up 30%. There have been some fantastic concept kits (and some awful ones too, in truth), but now, it appears the actual one has been leaked on the Internet.. Now, this all comes with the usual caveats. Combined with the giants’ unrivalled distribution ability, this made the offer worth nearly double the New Balance terms. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images). You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. Nike confirm release date and explain inspiration behind kit while Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has also spoken about how special it is, Stay up to date ahead of the Derby with the LFC newsletter. Liverpool FC has today revealed the new Nike home kit for the 2020-21 season, which is now available to pre-order. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. And it represents a significant moment for both Liverpool and Nike. Nike will also be supporting school holiday and summer camps operated by trained coaches in a safe environment. “I’m very familiar with the quality of the design and innovation that goes into making a kit like this. The strip – featuring a red, white and teal colourway – is the first designed by Nike in the club’s new partnership and was officially unveiled today. This kind of commercial growth is critical to the club’s success on the pitch, long may it continue. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. The vice-president and general manager of Nike Europe Bert Hoyt said: "We are very excited to be partnering with a global icon like Liverpool FC. "This exceeds our own high expectations and shows how our support continues to grow, particularly as our success on the pitch continues. The Reds could look to solidify in midfield areas to compensate for the loss of the Dutchman. The picture of James was widely shared on social media at the time and boosted visibility of the club's iconography worldwide, particularly in the potentially lucrative market of United States. Liverpool have unveiled their new home kit – their first since their switch to Nike. How will Jürgen Klopp solve that conundrum? Liverpool FC has today revealed the new Nike home kit for the 2020-21 season, which is now available to pre-order. The use of basketball superstar - one of the most famous sportsmen on the planet, with an Instagram following of over 72m - was one of the key reasons Nike were able to wrestle free the Liverpool contract from New Balance in the High Court last year. The new kit is available to pre-order in store and online now and will go on general sale for purchase in store and online from Thursday August 6. The Premier League champions have swapped New Balance for the American sportswear giant in one of the biggest kit deals in world sport. Van Dijk is more than a defender, he is the initiator of Liverpool's build-up play. The use of a brighter red exudes youth and vibrancy, complimenting the traditional white and the introduction of teal to the home jersey. Jurgen Klopp on Liverpool's 'nearly perfect' season, Liverpool reveal new Nike kit for 2020/21 season, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification.
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