Aston Villa: ‘Horrible’ controversy something you’d expect from Sunday League
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Castore’s failure with the Aston Villa shirt was “horrible” and should not be expected from a Premier League team, according to Ty Bracey.
The kit manufacturer faced embarrassment when the new Villa shirt’s design and material gave it a sweaty look and added weight, impacting the player’s ability. The Daily Mail reported (29 September) that the English kit maker’s contract is set to be terminated early in the wake of the controversy, but that the issue could take weeks to resolve.
Castore has emerged as a disruptor in the kit manufacturing industry and creates shirts for Rangers and Newcastle United, but many have questioned how such a blunder could have been allowed to happen.
Bracey was taken aback by the error, implying that it is more typical of a Sunday league team than a Premier League outfit.
Bracey told Villa News exclusively, “It was something that needed to be changed.” The players have complained that the garment is too heavy for them. If it was serious enough for people to complain, it needed to be addressed.
“It’s not something you’d expect from a kit maker, and it appears to be happening only with our kit.” It’s just not right. You realize how unpleasant it feels to be soaked through and through? It took some effort, but changing something like this can’t be easy for a kit supplier.
“This is especially true at this level.” It’s something you’d expect to see in the Sunday league rather than the Premier League. This has never happened to me before; it could only happen to Villa!”
A broadcaster has responded to a “really important” update on a “integral” Villa Park player.
