After all of the talk, Newcastle United and Castore finally released the Magpies third kit for the new season.
It is just over a month since images were leaked of the white and green kit and criticism over its similarity to the Saudi Arabian national team kit began.
That debate has flared up again following Tuesday morning’s confirmation and will no doubt rage on for weeks and months to come.
Rarely worn during a season, the release of a third kit goes as far back as the 1930s when the Magpies wore a red and black away kit for an FA Cup tie against Leeds United and a blue shirt for a cup tie with West Bromwich Albion.
The release of third kits were sporadic until the Premier League era when Kevin Keegan’s United were forced to wear a green and blue kit for a fixture at Sheffield Wednesday.
More commonplace in recent years, there have been some truly memorable third kits during that time.
NewcastleWorld takes a look back at some of the best:
5. 2013/14
Fans of a certain age will see yellow and blue as Newcastle’s go-to change kit. Yohan Cabaye ending a barren run at Manchester United comes to mind with this one. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. 2011/12
Hatem Ben Arfa and Demba Ba bossing it at Bolton Wanderers as Alan Pardew’s United unexpectedly challenged for a Champions League spot. A smart effort from Puma. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. 2006/07
James Milner’s cross, Albert Luque’s header and a stunning debut from Tim Krul. This Adidas third kit was worn during a memorable UEFA Cup win in Palermo. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. 2004/05
Back to yellow again as United progressed in the UEFA Cup. Seeing the likes of Shearer, Robert and Dyer in this Adidas effort brings back happy memories. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images