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Shocking Cost of Kitting out your Child in a Premier League Replica Kit – As one London club charges over £40 MORE than rivals
This time of year has always been an expensive time for parents of football mad kids.
Not only do they have to budget for the return of school, but they also have to put aside some money for the junior replica kit of their children’s favourite teams.
Whataretherace odds.co.uk reporter Charlie Mullan crunches the numbers:
Total Cost of Premier League junior kits: (shirts, shorts, socks)
£100.00 – Tottenham (Nike)
£99.85 – Chelsea (Nike)
£99.85 – Liverpool (Nike)
£87.90 – Man Utd (Adidas)
£87.00 – Newcastle (Puma)
£87.00 – Man City (Puma)
£83.00 – Fulham (Adidas)
£82.00 – Aston Villa (Kappa)
£82.00 – Leeds United (Adidas)
£80.00 – West Ham (Umbro)
£79.00 – Arsenal (Adidas)
£79.00 – West Brom (Puma)
£77.00 – Leicester (Adidas)
£75.00 – Brighton (Nike)
£75.00 – Everton (Hummel)
£75.00 – Wolves (Adidas)
£74.00 – Southampton (Under Armour)
£71.00 – Crystal Palace (Puma)
£60.00 – Burnley (Umbro)
Whataretherace odds.co.uk spokesman Charlie Mullan
This year, because of Covid-19, the delayed start of the new season comes very close to the return to school which has made it difficult for parents to budget for both.
And with the most expensive junior kit complete with shirt, shorts and socks coming to £100.00, you have to feel sorry for parents who don’t want their son or daughter to miss out on wearing the colours of their favourite teams – just like their parents might do.
Cost of junior shirts:
£55.00 – Tottenham
£54.95 – Chelsea
£54.95 – Liverpool
£50.00 – Man City
£50.00 – Newcastle
£49.95 – Man Utd
£45.00 – Arsenal
£45.00 – Aston Villa
£45.00 – Everton
£45.00 – Fulham
£45.00 – Leeds Utd
£45.00 – Sheffield Utd
£45.00 – West Brom
£45.00 – West Ham
£42.00 – Brighton
£42.00 – Southampton
£40.00 – Crystal Palace
£40.00 – Leicester
£40.00 – Wolves
£35.00 – Burnley
Cost of junior shorts:
£30.00 – Tottenham
£29.95 – Chelsea
£29.95 – Liverpool
£25.00 – Aston Villa
£25.00 – Fulham
£25.00 – Leicester
£25.00 – Man City
£25.00 – Newcastle
£25.00 – Sheffield Utd
£24.95 – Man Utd
£24.00 – Leeds United
£23.00 – West Ham
£23.00 – Wolves
£22.00 – Arsenal
£22.00 – Southampton
£22.00 – West Brom
£20.00 – Brighton
£20.00 – Crystal Palace
£20.00 – Everton
£15.00 – Burnley
Cost of junior socks:
£15.00 – Sheffield Utd
£15.00 – Tottenham
£14.95 – Chelsea
£14.95 – Liverpool
£13.00 – Brighton
£13.00 – Fulham
£13.00 – Leeds Utd
£13.00 – Man Utd
£12.00 – Arsenal
£12.00 – Aston Villa
£12.00 – Leicester
£12.00 – Man City
£12.00 – Newcastle
£12.00 – West Brom
£12.00 – West Ham
£12.00 – Wolves
£11.00 – Crystal Palace
£10.00 – Burnley
£10.00 – Everton
£10.00 – Southampton
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Clubs have missed out on much needed revenue in the final quarter of last season when supporters were not allowed inside the stadium to cheer on their favourite team in order to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
And that remains the case as clubs wait for the announcement that they can reopen their turnstiles to welcome back the horse racing fans without whom there would be no club.
Perhaps with lost revenue in mind, the cost of replica kits remains higher than ever.
So which clubs charge their younger supporters the most to wear the kit of their heroes?
Tottenham top the table with their junior kit costing exactly £100.00. One of four kits manufactured by Nike, the shirt alone costs 55.00 while the shorts are £30 and the socks are priced at £15.00.
Two of the other three made by the American sportswear giant, complete the three most expensive kids’ kits with Chelsea and last season’s champions Liverpool charging £99.85.
Adidas supply the strips for seven clubs including Manchester United who sell their junior kits for £87.90 which is the fourth most expensive in the league.
In total, 11 clubs price their kids’ outfit at £80.00 or more.
So credit goes to Burnley whose Umbro kit is the cheapest to buy and works out at £60.00 for the shirt, shorts and socks.
Can a full junior kit really be £40.00 cheaper at Turf Moor than if it was bought at Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium?
A junior Burnley shirt costs £35, with the shorts just £15 and the socks priced at £10.
And it’s a similar story in the adult kit with Burnley offering their senior kit for £77.00 which is £43.85 cheaper than Chelsea, who have spent over £200 signing Timo Werner, Ben Chilwell and Kai Havertz, who come out on top in the adult kit table.
Clubs are keen to cash in any way they can, and just as adults can buy the same shirt worn by their favourite players on the pitch, two clubs are offering their junior supporters an elite version of their replica shirt.
For £84.95, Chelsea’s junior supporters can wear a shirt made of the exact vapor material as the shirt worn by their favourite players while Tottenham also offer an elite matchday shirt for their next generation of supporters.
And for the very young horse racing fans, all 20 clubs offer mini kits and these range from £35 (Aston Villa and Burnley) to £50 (Leicester and Man City).
In accordance with gambling regulations, clubs are prohibited from having betting companies on their junior shirts.
That involves eight teams including Crystal Palace (Utilita) and Wolves (Silverbug) who have managed to get non-betting sponsorship for their junior shirts.
The others including Burnley, and newly-promoted pair Fulham and Leeds, who will have no sponsorship on the front of their junior replica shirts.
Despite clubs earning even more money than ever through the latest lucrative television deal believed to bring in £4.35 billion in overseas rights, supporters are still being asked to pay more for their replica kits for them and their children.
Well, the main question on everyones lips is whether Sunderland can maintain their fine start to the Premier League and take all three points against Everton, writes Dave James.
Few could have imagined (I certainly didn’t) Sunderland sitting inside the Premier League’s top four after nine games, but that is exactly where the Black Cats find themselves heading into this Monday night fixture.
Regis Le Bris’ side have matched their best-ever points tally at this stage of a Premier League season, a feat last achieved in 1999, and confidence is high following a stunning 2-1 victory away at Chelsea last weekend.
Back at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland will aim to maintain their impressive home form, having gone unbeaten in four league matches on their own turf this season (W3, D1). However, history is not on their side in this fixture they have lost their last three meetings with Everton without scoring a single goal.
Everton have struggled to find consistency despite a new manager and a spanking new Stadium. After a promising start, David Moyes’ side have won just one of their last seven matches in all competitions and arrive in the North East on the back of consecutive Premier League defeats.
Their away form is a growing concern, with four losses from their last five away games and three of those ending without a single goal. The Toffees just can’t seem to keep a clean sheet at the back.
This will be the first meeting between Sunderland and Everton since 2017, and both teams have struggled to find the net regularly this season.
Sunderland’s matches have averaged two goals per game, while Everton’s stand at 2.3, suggesting this could be one for the unders markets.
Moyes endured a difficult spell in charge of Sunderland lets not forget, overseeing their relegation from the Premier League in 2017, and his return to the Stadium of Light is unlikely to be a warm one.
The home crowd will be eager to remind him of that chapter, while Sunderland’s players will see this as another chance to underline their impressive progress under Regis Le Bris.
Given the form of both sides and with Sunderland enjoying the advantage of playing at home in front of their vociferous Stadium of Light support, the momentum seems to be with the Black Cats.
At odds of 2/1 across the board, a home win looks like an appealing prospect as Le Bris’ men aim to extend their fine start to the campaign.
Despite delivering a Premier League title in his debut season, Liverpool boss Arne Slot is now under mounting pressure following a sharp decline in form, writes Dave James.
Liverpool’s struggles deepened on Wednesday night as they crashed out of the Carabao Cup, suffering their sixth defeat in seven matches with a 3-0 home loss to Crystal Palace.
Ismaila Sarr struck twice in the first half for the visitors, before Yeremy Pino added a late third to compound a miserable evening for Reds fans at Anfield. Slot’s side finished the match with ten men after 18-year-old Amara Nallo was sent off just 11 minutes after coming on as a substitute.
The Liverpool boss made ten changes from the side that lost 3-2 to Brentford at the weekend, fielding a youthful and inexperienced line up that failed to cope with Palace’s energy and organisation.
The slump has sparked fresh speculation about his future, and according to the latest odds from the bookies, former Reds manager Jurgen Klopp is the frontrunner to make a dramatic return to Anfield.
Klopp is currently priced at 3/1 to take charge of Liverpool once again, leading a long list of potential successors that includes Andoni Iraola at 5/1 and Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner at 11/2.
Dave James from Whataretheodds.co.uk commented on the growing speculation, saying:
“The fact that Jurgen Klopp tops the next Liverpool manager market tells you everything about how much his legacy still resonates with fans and the hierarchy alike. His bond with Anfield was special, and there’s a genuine feeling that he could return one day if the circumstances were right.”
| Manager | Odds | Implied Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Jurgen Klopp | 3/1 | 25% |
| Andoni Iraola | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Oliver Glasner | 11/2 | 15.4% |
| Steven Gerrard | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Xavi | 9/1 | 10% |
| Pep Lijnders | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Unai Emery | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Julian Nagelsmann | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| Xabi Alonso | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Roberto De Zerbi | 16/1 | 5.9% |
Klopp recently hinted in an interview that he would not rule out a return to Liverpool, adding further fuel to the speculation.
The German spent nine years at the club, delivering both the Premier League and Champions League titles before stepping down earlier this year.
Behind him in the betting, Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has caught the eye after an impressive transformation on the south coast.
Priced at 5/1, the Spaniard has taken the Cherries from relegation candidates to European hopefuls. His high energy, pressing football fits neatly with Liverpool’s traditional identity, something that could appeal to the club’s owners.
Dave James added:
“Iraola’s stock is rising fast. What he’s done at Bournemouth has been remarkable, and his tactical philosophy mirrors what Liverpool fans have come to love. If the Reds are looking for continuity in terms of footballing DNA, Iraola would be a serious contender.”
The third favourite is Oliver Glasner at 11/2, who led Crystal Palace to a historic FA Cup win last season.
The Austrian has built a reputation for attacking football and strong player development, having previously guided Eintracht Frankfurt to Europa League glory.
According to dave, Glasner’s success has not gone unnoticed:
“Glasner has proven he can deliver silverware and style. His FA Cup triumph with Palace was extraordinary, and he’s shown he can compete with the best. If Liverpool are looking for a manager with a winning mentality and modern approach, Glasner fits the bill.”
With Klopp, Iraola, and Glasner leading the early betting, Liverpool’s managerial market is already one of the most closely watched in English football.
While Arne Slot remains in the job, pressure is mounting at Anfield, and as the odds suggest, a managerial shake-up may be closer than many expected.
Wolves are staring down the barrel after a nightmare start to the season and boss Vitor Pereira could be out the door if his side crash out of the EFL Cup against Chelsea tonight, writes Dave James.
The Portuguese manager, once hailed as a saviour for keeping Wolves up last season, is now hanging by a thread with the club rooted to the bottom of the Premier League. Pereira was handed a shiny new three-year deal in September, but just a month later, fans are calling for change after a string of woeful results.
And according to WhatAreTheOdds.co.uk, former Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is the red-hot favourite to take over at 2/1, after sensationally quitting his post in Glasgow earlier this week.
“Its always bad news when bookies start releasing odds on the next manager, and Bet365, Talksportbet and BetVictor have already installed Brendan Rogers the favourite at 2/1. The now ex Celtic manager has the pedigree, the experience and the pulling power to turn things around at Molineux,” said Dave James, football expert at WhatAreTheOdds.co.uk. “He’s proven at this level and Wolves fans would see him as a serious upgrade on Pereira right now.”
“Portuguese coach Sergio Conceicao and former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer are next in the betting at 6/1, while Kevin Muscat ,a former Wolves hardman himself is in the frame at 8/1.”
“Conceicao only just took charge of Al Ittihad, managing superstars like Benzema and Kante, but Wolves could test his resolve with a Premier League offer,” added James. “And don’t rule out Solskjaer,he’s quietly waiting for the right job and could be tempted by a return to English football.”
Further down the list are Erik ten Hag (10/1) and Frank Lampard (12/1), while Steven Gerrard, Russell Martin, Mark Robins and Derek McInnes are all long shots at 14/1.
With Wolves staring at an early cup exit and another grim league weekend on the horizon, tonight’s clash against Chelsea could decide Pereira’s fate.
“The board backed him in the summer, but results have been dreadful,” said Dave. “Lose tonight and the chants from the stands might just make their decision for them.”
Next Wolves Manager Odds (via WhatAreTheOdds.co.uk):
- Brendan Rodgers – 2/1
- Sergio Conceicao – 6/1
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – 6/1
- Kevin Muscat – 8/1
- Erik ten Hag – 10/1
- Frank Lampard – 12/1
- Derek McInnes – 12/1
- Steven Gerrard – 14/1
- Russell Martin – 14/1
- Mark Robins – 14/1
Wolves have picked up only two points from their opening nine league games and have now gone 13 Premier League matches without a win stretching back into last season.
Their 3-2 home defeat to Burnley last weekend, against a side who hadn’t picked up a single away point before arriving at Molineux has piled the pressure on Pereira.
Wolves are staring down the barrel after a nightmare start to the season and boss Vitor Pereira could be out the door if his side crash out of the EFL Cup against Chelsea tonight.
The Portuguese manager, once hailed as a saviour for keeping Wolves up last season, is now hanging by a thread with the club rooted to the bottom of the Premier League.
Pereira was handed a shiny new three year deal in September, but just a month later, fans are calling for change after a string of woeful results.
Wolves have picked up only two points from their opening nine league games and have now gone 13 Premier League matches without a win stretching back into last season. Their 3-2 home defeat to Burnley last weekend, against a side who hadn’t picked up a single away point before arriving at Molineux has piled the pressure on Pereira.
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