Liam Gallagher launches Manchester City kit

Last updated : 15 July 2011 By Daily Mail

The light blue shirt, designed by Umbro, features a soundwave graphic of supporters singing the team's famous anthem Blue Moon.

And Gallagher's band Beady Eye have recorded a special version of the song which mixes into their new single, The Beat Goes On.

Fan fare: Beady Eye star Liam Gallagher reckons Manchester City's new shirt is worth singing about

Former Oasis singer Gallagher said: 'I've been a City fan since I was a kid so to be involved with the launch of a new kit is colossal. Manchester City fans are known for having a lot of style and the new shirt looks mega. I love the soundwave idea and the Mod-inspired collar looks proper smart.

'Blue Moon is a top tune and has been City's song for as long as I can remember. It's been covered by loads of people but the only good one until now was the one Elvis did. I hope the fans buzz off our version and sing along to it at the stadium.'

David Blanch, senior designer at Umbro, commented: 'You can go anywhere in the world and people will know two things about Manchester: football and music. For the new Manchester City home shirt, we wanted to combine the elements of football and sound in a new and original way.

'Our starting point was the club's anthem, Blue Moon. When fans are singing Blue Moon, it becomes more than just a song - it's a connection between the fans and the players.

'We went into the Stadium to record a section of the fans singing the song. From this recording, we extracted an audio clip and created a soundwave graphic which is used within the shirt. One of the most powerful ways in which any fan can positively influence a football match is through sound.

'We've harnessed that and made it part of the Manchester City's home kit. This is a truly innovative football strip.'

The new Manchester City home kit for 2011/12 is available for pre-order now and will be on sale from July 22. Visit www.umbro.com.

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Source: Daily Mail

Source: Daily Mail