Smart, casual... smashual
Manchester City have had some rogue outfits before, but this is something else. For context,
whenever the City squad travel away, the squad generally all wear the same outfit. Barcelona do the same thing. Rather than wearing a generic club suit, they'll wear some sort of designer outfit. Presumably, it's another way of making money through sponsorhips.
Their past outfits have included trainers, jeans, shirts and ties, and other monstrosities. But their outfit for their recent pre-season tour is just taking the piss.
The players were dressed head to toe in blac, the t-shirt displaying a print of 'MANCHESTER CITY' in block capitals. Original, I know.
On the bottom half, they wore black shorts. Cool. Fine. But it's below the knee where it really gets ridiculous. Knee high socks and smart shoes? I am not an old person, but this has made me feel incredibly out of touch. Is this fashion?
https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1023384519083212806
The outfits were designed by clothing brand 'DSQUARED2', who apparently believe this looks good. Man City fans disagree.
https://twitter.com/jackflem97/status/1023384914501267456
https://twitter.com/fabianmcfc/status/1023385286351433729
https://twitter.com/sandhar_7/status/1023384939746668544
https://twitter.com/albowilko/status/1023599770143805440
https://twitter.com/neilennis_/status/1023557085450125312
Despite the horrendous clobber, the feeling around the club is positive heading into the new season. The team were runaway leaders in the Premier League last season, winning the title and breaking several records along the way.
With Riyad Mahrez having signed from Leicester and another midfielder tipped to be on the way, City fans have no reason to worry about regressing next season and it would be a surprise to see them dropping off their perch at the top of the table in the year ahead.
