Castore have released the new Newcastle United home kit at long last.
The rumours and gossip over how it will look and which sponsor will brandish the famous black and white stripes were brought to an end on Wednesday morning when images of the new kit were released online.
It marks the second home kit provided by Castore as the follow in the footsteps of Asics, Adidas and Puma in designing kits for the Magpies over the last 30 years.
Very rarely is a kit met with an overwhelmingly positive response - unless it’s the Grandad neck collar effort from Adidas - and it’s safe to say that efforts by all four manufacturers have divided opinion during United’s time as a Premier League club.
NewcastleWorld takes a look back at the home shirts worn by the likes of Andy Cole, Alan Shearer, Yohan Cabaye and Bruno Guimaraes during the club’s time competing alongside the elite of English football.
5. Adidas: 1997-99
Mixed memories of this Adidas effort. The shield on the back was different and it evokes contrasting memories of beating Barcelona and reaching Wembley twice. But there’s also the breaking up of Keegan’s Entertainers, underwhelming league finishes and two Wembley defeats. Photo: Stu Forster
6. Adidas: 1990/2000
Smart and simple, an underrated effort from Adidas. Of course, it will bring memories of another Wembley loss against Chelsea but it was also worn by the Magpies as Sir Bobby Robson turned around their fortunes during a progressive first season in charge. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Adidas: 2000/01
Same kit, different sponsor as NTL took over from Newcastle Breweries ahead of a season that saw the Magpies struggle with injuries and finish in mid-table. Photo: Stu Forster
8. Adidas: 2001-03
Now we are talking! Another decent effort from Adidas and one seen around Europe as Sir Bobby Robson’s Magpies qualified for the Champions League and made history in the competition. Memories of Feyenoord, the San Siro and the Camp Nou come flooding back. | Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster