We've had collars before as well (think it was the crown kit with the Asda sponsor) but there was no v neck on it nor had the Man U one as I recall. I used to like that collar because I could do exactly that, a 'Cantona' with it.
In my opinion its just grabbing/holding back material for opposition. The away one is better than the mix and match thing we had last season but I still dont like it. As someone else has said, perhaps they might be nicer 'in the flesh'...
Regardless of my opinion, Im sure they will sell...
Jimbo T
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