The SSE Airtricity League is back on Friday but the real action has already begun.
The jersey battle has kept us busy through the off-season and, with 12 teams fighting it out to win the SportsJOE Kit League, it’s time to put them out of their misery.
Here’s a list – completely subjective – of our favourite premier division kits. Apologies in advance.
12. Wexford Youths
With all the sponsors we’re not sure if this is a football jersey or Formula One clothing.
11. St. Patrick’s Athletic
Grand. Let’s hope the football at Richmond Park isn’t this boring.
10. Galway United
Nice colours but a very strange collar.
9. Shamrock Rovers
A classic that is hard to get wrong – it gets really competitive from here.
8. Derry City
Despite the sexy go faster stripes on shoulders this is a little safe.
7. Sligo Rovers
A big improvement on its St. Pat’s counterpart.
6. Bohemians
A fine piece of knitwear. Could be higher. Sorry.
5. Cork City
Lovely.
4. Longford Town
Similar to Bohs. Plainer. Better.
3. Bray Wanderers
A fine, ballsy entry from Nike.
2. Finn Harps
A throwback. A gem, as long as you like big collars.
1. Dundalk
Worthy of a champion. Top banana.
