“Liverpool’s new title-winning kit” – Reds supporters react to 2016/17 home kit launch

May 9, 2016
Henry Jackson

Liverpool have officially unveiled their new home kit ahead of the 2016/17 season.

The new strip was modelled by Jordan Henderson, Philippe Coutinho, Simon Mignolet, Jon Flanagan and Connor Randall on Monday evening, at Pier Head on Liverpool’s waterfront in front of the iconic Liver building.

A sizeable crowd turned out for the launch, such is the ever-increasing popularity of modern football, with supporters keen to see what their heroes will be wearing next season.

In truth, it had been leaked weeks ago, but that seemingly made no difference to the hoards of people on show in Liverpool.

Think @Robbie9Fowler needs to work on his skipping there. pic.twitter.com/5q9KIjsQQo

— This Is Anfield (@thisisanfield) May 9, 2016

Connor Randall being interviewed now. #MadeForLiverpool pic.twitter.com/j94OHSJf55

— This Is Anfield (@thisisanfield) May 9, 2016

Robbie Fowler was on stage to warm up the crowd prior to the 7pm reveal, along with Jason McAteer. Bizarrely, the Reds legend was skipping in the build-up to the big reveal.

Spirits are high following the Reds’ qualification for the Europa League Final last Thursday, and the hope is that Henderson and Co. will lift trophies in the new attire next year.

Twitter gave its thoughts on the kit, with the reaction positive on the whole:

You know what, I really like the kit pic.twitter.com/vxTFOUQk5C

— LFC Fans Corner (@LFCFansCorner) May 9, 2016

Turns out, the new kit’s red! Whodathunkit? #LFC

— Keith Murdoch (@keithmurdoch) May 9, 2016

New Balance make a good kit, to be fair. pic.twitter.com/iq3RBFo5rp

— Kristian Walsh (@Kristian_Walsh) May 9, 2016

Here comes the kit….

Counting down…

I can reveal it's….

All Red.

Looks good in this sunshine.

— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) May 9, 2016

New kit is quite smart

— Tom (@TomBrownrigg200) May 9, 2016

BREAKING NEWS : THE NEW LIVERPOOL HOME KIT IS RED pic.twitter.com/JB1H8A4exo

— The Anfield Wrap (@TheAnfieldWrap) May 9, 2016

The home keeper kit is atrocious #LFC

— OLSC Raleigh (@LFCRaleigh) May 9, 2016

Dear @LFC @NBFootball I don't like collar buttons. That is all.

— Thom Gibbons (@TheBadgerG) May 9, 2016

Wear your heart on your sleeve and the Liver Bird on your chest. The New Balance @LFC 16-17 home kit. pic.twitter.com/oRCVyuYTbN

— New Balance Football (@NBFootball) May 9, 2016

Well that was a shock. The new kit is the one we all saw a month ago.

— Ian Salmon (@IanRSalmon) May 9, 2016

That keeper kit is dreadful. Like the home kit, but the keeper. Jesus wept.

— Ritchie (@JohnRitchie84) May 9, 2016

https://twitter.com/lovefutebol/status/729737952335671296

I know it's only a kit launch but we're sitting out in the sunshine at an #LFC event 9 days before our European final.

— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) May 9, 2016

The kit for next season. The single button does give a professional look to it. #NewBalance #LFC pic.twitter.com/bkWYNXychw

— LFC 360 (@LFC_360) May 9, 2016