Friday 17 April 2020 08:51, UK
Wycombe Wanderers have released an eye-watering new goalkeeper kit, especially designed to put off opposition strikers.
Designed by the club and official kit supplier O'Neills - and unveiled live on Sky Sports News HQ on Thursday - the fluorescent yellow jersey carries an unmissable kaleidoscope pattern on the front, which the club hopes will have a "disruptive magic-eye effect".
A sky blue and baby pink colour combination for the club's changed 'keeper strip is blended into a similarly attention-grabbing pattern.
Wanderers coach Barry Richardson, who remains registered as a second-choice goalkeeper behind No 1 Scott Brown, said: "There's been a lot of research into the science behind goalkeeper kits, which is why you see a lot of luminous colours and chevron patterns which enlarge the presence of the 'keeper in the goal.
"We've developed that idea over the past couple of years, with a bright lime and green design last year, and have enjoyed working with O'Neills to come up with these designs which we hope will be effective on the pitch and also be popular for fans who'd like to buy the replica versions."
Brown added: "I must admit I had to do a double-take when Barry showed me the designs - they're a lot different from what I've worn in the past! But they've definitely grown on me and I'm looking forward to wearing them throughout the season, even if I get a few rude comments from opposition fans behind my goal!"
Susie Robertson, UK Sales Manager with O'Neills, said: "When O'Neills got a remit for the new 2017 'keeper kit along the lines of 'something psychedelic that will draw the eye of the opposition', our designers were in seventh heaven!
"It has been great working with Barry and the rest of the team on this and we're delighted that the club are happy with the resulting design; we hope the supporters, and oncoming opposition, are suitably dazzled by it."
