York City’s new ‘Chocolate and Cream’ centenary third kit has been described as ‘unbelievable’ and one of the most unique strips out there.
The Minstermen say the alternate jersey is inspired by the city’s chocolate making heritage and is based on a design worn by the club in the 1930’s.
The shirt is made up of alternate chocolate and cream coloured stripes with the collar coloured cream whilst the sleeves are chocolate.
A cream coloured Puma logo is placed on the right breast whilst a monochrome new centenary York City FC badge is placed on the left breast.
🍫 Inspired by our City’s chocolate-making heritage
Our new ‘Chocolate and Cream’ alternate strip – as worn in the 1930s.
🛒 Available to order July 2022.#YCFC 🟤⚪️ pic.twitter.com/5Kzo5aaWpN
— York City F.C (@YorkCityFC) June 15, 2022
CLUB STATEMENT:
We have today unveiled our new ‘Chocolate and Cream’ alternate strip as part of the club’s Centenary range.
The striped design, inspired by the city’s chocolate-making heritage, and as worn by the club in the 1930s will feature during the 2022/23 season.
The shirt will be worn with white shorts and brown socks to complete the full look.
The new shirt follows on from the record-breaking home shirt which sold out in just 6 days in May and is available to order in July.
York City, who won promotion to the National League, also recently revealed their new Centenary badge and bespoke Puma kit for 2022/23, with sales doing superbly.
The York Minster-inspired home shirt was unveiled at the iconic cathedral this afternoon on the club’s 100th Birthday.
The strip reverts back to the traditional colours of maroon, with gold Centenary accents to create a truly God-like feel and design.
The limited-edition kit is available for pre-order now exclusively from the online store, with delivery available worldwide.
In addition to the kit, the Minstermen have a one-off Centenary club crest with a modern take on the much-loved late 1900s badge which includes the Bootham Bar with two lions either side.
Fans were heavily involved in the design process which started last year, with club surveys and fan focus groups established to gauge direction on the new identity.
Christopher Payne, an award-winning British designer and passionate football fan, was behind much of the process when it came to the rebranding of the club’s logo.
He said: “When a famous football club like York City reaches out to you, excitement is a normal reaction. But this was different. They were asking me to be part of an important landmark in the club’s history. This is the story of how I joined forces with York City Football Club to create their centenary crest.
“I presented the crest to the club’s board of directors, talking them through the various aspect of the design, and how it related back to the history of the football club, and what we heard from the fans in our listening sessions. The board listened intently, before confirming that they instantly loved it. They understood the reasoning behind my choices and appreciated the depth of research and fan engagement that Dan [Simmonite] and I had undertaken.
“The board gave us the green light, and approved the design. This crest would officially mark the centenary of York City Football Club.
“Shortly after they ask if I would be interested in designing the kits for the club’s historic season. Without hesitation, I said yes, and a new design adventure would begin with York City F.C.
“I take great pride in all that we have achieved for York City Football Club. I’m so proud of the design and the process of its creation. It was a joy to meet so many passionate and honest York City supporters along the way. I’m confident they’ll wear this special crest with pride as, collectively, we celebrate one hundred years of York City Football Club. Here’s to one hundred more!”
Click here to read more about the club’s Centenary celebrations.
Click here to read about the process behind the rebrand.
Twitter users reacted with York City's new 'Chocolate and Cream' centenary third kit described as 'unbelievable' by some...
@DavidHAllison: That is absolutely magnificent.
@Aaaaaaa20611573: Nice shirt, can it be ordered without jmp plastered on the front? If not its a no from me!
@morganzwynne: Take my money
@ConorRyan30: Omfg that’s beautiful
@dcl0192: I’m not even a York fan but I’m tempted to buy. What a top.
@LongdenSamuel: Now that’s how you design a football shirt 😍
@Jabotelli_: Phwoar
@jemmaaross: Im acc in love with this kit
@_Mr_Fumble: That's pretty cool.
@htafcj0sh: oh my goodness that is sensational
@VortecHD: I need these shirts man
@Jordan_Coles: I'm not gonna lie. I've never particularly followed York, but these are sexy as all hell.
@_doriancox: Well nice! 🤎🤍
@YCFC1972: Absolutely banging!! Just seen it in the flesh in the club shop. 😍😍
@Borolad_1986: I actually like that 👌
@RedpathYork: You sexy sexy bastard
@robwads1: Well played @YorkCityFC
@philMcCallum: @YorkCityFC have absolutely smashed their kits this year. Bought a shirt 10 years ago when at uni there and may have to get another one now
@kentwix12: Give me this shirt now you cowards
@PointlessKits: Being honest…. I quite like it! I don’t know why, I just do!
@Wathey: Another top effort. Fair play to the lads involved, smashed it. Seeing plenty of comments from non York fans saying they'll buy both tops, would be interesting to see if that results in better sales. #ycfc
@ewannelsonLUFC: This one will divide opinion but i love it
@JimmyDRFC: York have absolutely smashed their kits out the park for next season. Sensational
@OldManWinter999: Lovely shirt. I’m sure they’ll sell quite a lot of these
@Aaaaaaa20611573: Nice shirt, can it be ordered without jmp plastered on the front? If not its a no from me !
@Mattpie95: Oh my word 🤤
@_RyMcCluskey: That's a beauty
@SCTC__: Kits like marmite. Some like it. Some don’t. Personally I think it’s nice
@DanPentland: I'm all over this. Wanted chocolate and cream, got chocolate and cream! 🍫 #ycfc
@jack_hill88: Love it! 👏🏻
@JimibCalverley:
Since returning from holiday on Monday John Askey has…
- Tripled the size of his squad
- Announced ST information
- Made it so fans can pay for ST by credit card
- Released this delicious third kit
Ladies and gentlemen, Multiaskey strikes again.
@Ethan_MK728: This is acc well nice 😂😂
@PuggoDesigns: I’ve always been a massive fan of brown on football kits and this continues that trend! What a beauty of a shirt! 😍🤤
@maltingsyork: Not generally a fan of football shirts (unless it’s white of course 😂) but that is a BELTER 👌🏻 #YCFC
@L_bridges14: 😮💨 what an absolutely stunning shirt
@JimibCalverley: This clubs going to bankrupt me. 😍😍😍 #ycfc
@JohnDoeMJG: Yeah this is peng 😍😍
@magicspongers: Given I used to work at Terry's chocolate factory while doing my A-levels & every bugger knew someone who worked at Rowntrees, I have to say this is absolutely superb. #YCFC
@BlakeeBedfordd: That’s unreal 🤩
@Daniel_Cahill97: Incredible 😍 The whole centenary collection has been unreal. Glad to see YCFC on the map
@ycfc_TWS: Regardless how we play next season, one things for sure... we look so bloody sexy in these kits #ycfc
@palf85: I’m all for this, very much all for it
@smithyscfc1: Ace this, tbh. So different to the same template different colour scheme most teams do.
— Ellis Platten - AwayDays (@ellis_platten) June 15, 2022
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