Margate go viral on social media with their unique new kits, sponsored by much loved rock band, and it’s easy to see why.
The Isthmian League Premier Division kicked off their new campaign with a 2-1 win over Brightlingsea Regent, before losing to Hayes & Yeading in the FA Cup this week.
The new strips, which were reveled ahead of Tuesday’s tie, are yet to make it’s debut, though it is expected to do so for their upcoming league game at home to Carshalton Athletic.
Here it is.
Margate ▪️ @libertines
Pre-order yours today…
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— Margate FC (@margate_fc) September 22, 2020
The club said via their website: Margate FC is delighted to unveil our club shirts for the 2020/21 season.
The new home, away and goalkeeper shirts have been designed by local artist Luke Mclean and supplied by O’Neils. The kits are proudly sponsored by the band, The Libertines.
The shirts are available to pre-order now by clicking here.
The shirts are available in the following sizes:
- Baby/Toddler – 0-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 1-2 Years and 3-4 Years
- Kids – 5-6 years, 7-8 years, 9-10 years, 10-11 years and Age 13
- Adults – Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL (can go larger if required)
Click here to find their size guide.
And this is our Away Kit for outfield players and Goalkeeper shirt ?
The pink shirt will be worn with dark blue shorts ?
You might want to buy one, both or perhaps the whole range, they’re all available to pre-order today.
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— Margate FC (@margate_fc) September 23, 2020
General Manager Deny Wilson was delighted to release the new designs ahead of the club’s first competitive game at Hartsdown Park in the Emirates FA Cup on Tuesday.
“After a lot of hard work behind the scenes and managing the difficult circumstances of Covid, I am thrilled to be able to share our designs and begin selling our unique new home, away and goalkeeper kits.”
“Luke has done a fantastic job is designing four incredible shirts that reflect our twist on The Libertines’ style. We hope the shirt is something something our supporters will enjoy wearing with pride alongside fans of the band worldwide.”
It was in 2018 that indie rock band The Libertines joined forces with the club, having their logo emblazoned across the front of the shirt.
Margate FC’s at the time general manager Deny Wilson said he was “thrilled” by the “pioneering partnership”.
He said: “We’ve got a series of exciting things lined up and truly believe we can work together to help showcase Margate to as large an audience as possible.”
Interestingly, they are not the first band to sponsor a football team as Super Furry Animals sponsored Cardiff City’s shirts for the club’s matches in the FAW Cup in 1999.
The logo of Nottingham duo Sleaford Mods was placed on south Wales under-nines team The Seven Sisters AFC’s shirts last year.
The record label owned by Fatboy Slim (real name Norman Cook) Skint Records was the main shirt sponsor of the DJ’s much loved side Brighton and Hove Albion for nine years.
In 1993, Scottish group Wet Wet Wet sponsored their local team Clydebank FC.
And rappers Goldie Lookin’ Chain sponsored their hometown club Newport County in 2004.
As mentioned, Margate go viral with their unique new kits, find out what they had to say…
Thankfully I was sitting down and no I hadn’t seen them. Been a busy man today@margate_fc @libertines are just an outstanding combination and I bloody love this again
— @ShirtLane (@shirtlane) September 22, 2020
Haha you’ve committed now?
Pink one will look good on you ?— rob_1102 (@_rob_1102) September 23, 2020
Thank you, Declan. We can’t wait to wear them with pride ?
— Margate FC (@margate_fc) September 23, 2020
Was gonna tag you in this! They’re my local team, you’re gonna have to come down and watch a game now to pick one up!!
— reece* ? – (@ReecesPieces_) September 23, 2020
Arthur just got in and saw shirts – he went nuts trying to decide which one to get….so its home and away for now…I’m getting all of ’em! ??⚽️
— Terry Scott (@serephina2001) September 23, 2020
Feel the pain ??
— James Green (@jimmygreen83) September 22, 2020
Oh well they’re well smart, might get one on pay day haha
— Reilly Roberts (@Reiberts98) September 23, 2020
Yep. Maybe I’ll get another one ??
— Mark Stacey (@Staceman) September 24, 2020
@billbo92 these are ?
— Jay Clemo (@MrClemoooBBK) September 23, 2020
These are actually nice. I will ve getting one
— Luke Calder (@lukecalder255) September 23, 2020
Wow these are sexy AF pic.twitter.com/cTwN5tjubu
— BadJokesGaming? (@BadJokesGaming) September 23, 2020
I wanna buy all of em?
— CharleMagne9798 (@charlemaagne) September 23, 2020
Love these!
— Daniel Richards (@dtfrworld) September 23, 2020
Thats a fucking beautiful set of kits that
— Daniel? (@danlaidler_) September 23, 2020
Fine drop ??
— Chris Barry (@iamchrisbarry) September 23, 2020
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