Last week, Umbro released a teaser to the Ireland away jersey and we figured out that it would be white - and apparently released on the sixth of May:
The 2016 Ireland Away Kit by @UmbroIreland launches 6/5/15.
Pre-Order yours NOW at https://t.co/XxEqw8kQL4 #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/ZJWanFhCkC— Umbro Ireland (@UmbroIreland) April 22, 2016
Then yesterday, the FAI announced that the unveilment was brought forward by a week. The white away jersey was released, and it's a beauty.
It's nothing like what we expected based on the teaser either, and we are pleasantly surprised:
The 2016/17 Ireland away kit from @UmbroIreland!
Pre-order now at https://t.co/6KE6t8keTS. #COYBIG #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/O7OIWa2iz2— FAIreland ⚽️🇮🇪 (@FAIreland) April 29, 2016
A closer look at the 2016 @FAIreland AWAY Jersey, Pre-Order now on https://t.co/XxEqw8kQL4 pic.twitter.com/VEYxIkFUTt
— Umbro Ireland (@UmbroIreland) April 29, 2016
I don't know about you - but I quite like it. The stripes on the side are an unusual touch but I think it works. It vaguely looked like there could have been full stripes from the teaser - so the actual jersey is quite a surprise.
I'm going as far as saying it's a pleasant surprise. It even makes Richard Keogh look good.
We obviously can't see the back of the jersey - but we already know from the original teaser that it will also be solidly white. We like the collar, and the jersey has nice subtle features and a slick style.
In our minds it's one of the best Ireland away jersey's ever.
What do you think? Let us know on facebook and twitter.
The new kit is in stores from Friday, May 6. FAIShop.com is the only place you will find the full official range of Republic of Ireland EURO 2016 merchandise, including, shirt names and numbers, match details and sleeve badges.
