From “good to see something different” to “worst kit ever” – Liverpool fans split on new away kit

June 13, 2018
Henry Jackson

Liverpool have unveiled their new purple away kit for the 2018/19 campaign, and as ever supporters are divided over it on social media.

The Reds will be fighting for success on the road in the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup in the upcoming season in an all-purple number.

A departure from last season’s white-and-green chequered shirt, this is more reminiscent of the third kit from 2012/13—albeit significantly more tasteful.

Liverpool can hope for better prospects than six years ago, however as Jurgen Klopp builds on last term’s fourth-placed league finish and defeat in the final of the Champions League.

Unsurprisingly, supporters have taken to social media to express their delight and disgust at the new kit in equal measure.

Many gave it a thumbs up and felt it was different from the norm…

Liverpool clearly wanting to keep @JamesMilner happy with their Ribena-coloured kit #LFC https://t.co/6zy9nXNw0v

— Katie Falkingham (@KatieFalkingham) June 13, 2018

VIVID.

CACTUS.

— Ian Doyle (@IanDoyleSport) June 13, 2018

All over that new away kit. Belter.

— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) June 13, 2018

“I love the new kit! Good to see some colour come into the kit, something different.”

– Shauni Young on the forums.

My chances of getting hit-on dressed in a #LFC jersey shall tremendously improve with this new Kit #ThisMeansMore pic.twitter.com/Ia4pqFUW6B

— Kev (@Kevrx) June 13, 2018

I actually don't hate the new away kit.. might look a bit like Barney, but as a 90s child I'm okay with that. #LFC

— Krishan Majithia (@krishm91) June 13, 2018

I like the away kit. Don't @ me.

— Philippa Smallwood (@Pippa35) June 13, 2018

Others simply can’t bear it, however…

The new lfc kit looks like a can of monster la. All the goths will be wearing that around the house. #LFC

— Jonathan (@JonathanEvans22) June 13, 2018

“I’m in my 50s and old school. Home is red with white trim. Away is white with red trim. If that was good enough for Shanks it’s good enough for me.”

– Michael Gibson on Facebook.

https://twitter.com/meska_/status/1006814437255327744

“Wtf…… NOT Liverpool colours. Just saved me £45 by not buying it for my son. He loves the orange top.”

– David Linder on Facebook.

https://twitter.com/gabs_LFC/status/1006815502507872256

“Orange > Purple”.

– auzziez on the forums.

A few were in the middle, with some admitting it has grown on them…

The last time we had purple on a kit ? pic.twitter.com/T97iGvFB30

— Josh Sexton (@jsexton24) June 13, 2018

https://twitter.com/TheKopMagazine/status/1006813355477291009

“I initially wasn’t a fan but looks good on the players.”

– richieh10 on the forums.

“Looks so much better on the players than I thought.”

– rab on the forums.

I wasn't a fan of the orange kit when it came out last year so hopefully the new one grows on me pic.twitter.com/GMLUL3gOny

— Anything Liverpool (@AnythingLFC_) June 13, 2018