Cliftonville FC will debut a new green and navy away kit this Saturday in their Boyle Sports Premiership fixture at Carrick Rangers. The Reds will wear the striped design for the first time since March 1996.
The new strip is a direct homage to the O'Neill's away kit worn by the club between 1993 and 1995. It features the distinctive green and navy stripes that were last seen on the pitch nearly three decades ago. A repeated 'CFC' pattern is also incorporated into the design of the accompanying goalkeeping kit. The club's official shop has reported a surge in demand since the replica jerseys first went on sale at the end of June. Staff at The Reds Shop have been inundated with online orders from supporters eager to own the retro-inspired design.
Fans can purchase the new shirts in a range of sizes and styles. An adult short sleeve away shirt, available from Small to 4XL, is priced at £55. The long sleeve version costs £60 and is available from Small to 3XL. For younger supporters, a children's short sleeve away shirt is £45. The club also offers two goalkeeper shirt options. Both the adult short sleeve purple shirt (Small-2XL) and the adult short sleeve black shirt (XS-3XL) are priced at £55. The corresponding children's versions of the goalkeeper shirts are each £45.
The kit debut comes as Cliftonville sit fourth in the Premiership table with 9 points from their opening five matches. Their record stands at three wins and two losses, with a recent form guide reading WLLWW. They have scored 8 goals and conceded 5, giving them a positive goal difference of +3. **The Reds currently trail league leaders Coleraine FC by four points in the early title race. Fans can track the evolving standings as the season progresses.
Replica jerseys have been available for purchase since late June through The Reds Shop, both online and in-person. The high volume of orders indicates strong supporter approval for the design's nostalgic appeal. Cliftonville Football Club posed the question to fans: "Are you striped for action?" This matchday provides the first opportunity to see the kit in competitive action. The club's current squad, will be aiming to secure three points in their distinctive new colours. Cliftonville FC travel to Taylors Avenue to face Carrick Rangers this Saturday.
