Adults wearing sports jerseys for leisure

Brock Turnpike · 01-04-2019 11:52am

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

My wife gives out all the time about the amount of tshirts I own, it must be about 100 at this stage. I don't particularly care if its a sports jersey or a "normal" t-shirt, I'll put on whatever is comfortable and close to hand.

How many jerseys do you have?

RocketRaccoon · 01-04-2019 11:55am

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

How many jerseys do you have?

25+ I would imagine. Most of which never get worn, I just don't get rid of them.

EmmetSpiceland · 01-04-2019 12:17pm

I would personally have a couple of jerseys that I’d would wear if I was going to an away match. But with rugby shirts you have the option of getting one that isn’t the same as the one the players wear. I wouldn’t wear those when I’m not going to a game. I’d have the players one that I wear when playing sports or hitting the gym.

Have to agree that it is extremely unsightly to see tradesmen or builders poured into stretched and faded Man United jerseys or some scrote in town shuffling about in a Celtic one.

With anyone over 30 walking around in a jersey who’s not attending the game or playing themselves it just conjures the image of Sundays spent sitting in a pub all day shouting at screen and then heading home in the evening for a few cans of Tennents or Carling while smoking in the living room. It’s all very sad.

The GAA jersey, Dublin specifically, wearers you see aren’t much better. The material isn’t suited to non-sporting activities and just look off.

EmmetSpiceland · 01-04-2019 12:18pm

Oh, and don’t get me started on the “full kit wanker” turning up to 5-a-side soccer or elsewhere!

awec · 01-04-2019 12:20pm

EmmetSpiceland wrote: »

Oh, and don’t get me started on the “full kit wanker” turning up to 5-a-side soccer or elsewhere!

Or fully grown men with names and numbers printed on the back of their jersey.

Brock Turnpike · 01-04-2019 12:22pm

I just think it's fairly sad that a man beyond his early 20s finds it acceptable to walk around in a jersey.

Inter-county jersey wearing muck Savages are the worst of all offenders. Embarrassing to see them traipsing around abroad giving us a bad name.

JohnnyFlash · 01-04-2019 12:27pm

EmmetSpiceland wrote: »

Have to agree that it is extremely unsightly to see tradesmen or builders poured into stretched and faded Man United jerseys or some scrote in town shuffling about in a Celtic one.

There's few things more useful in telling you to avoid someone than seeing them wearing a Celtic jersey. Bonus clue if they have a neck and/or sleeve tattoo.

Ray Palmer · 01-04-2019 12:29pm

One of the worst sights in the world is an overweight women wearing a team top,tucked into skin tight jeans, straw hat, wollen plated team color string while barely able to walk in high heels.
Used to live near Croke Park and would see this every Sunday.

RocketRaccoon · 01-04-2019 12:32pm

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

I just think it's fairly sad that a man beyond his early 20s finds it acceptable to walk around in a jersey.

Inter-county jersey wearing muck Savages are the worst of all offenders. Embarrassing to see them traipsing around abroad giving us a bad name.

I'm off today, I'm currently sitting in a jersey and a pair of shorts (not matching obviously). Whats the issue? I've to go to town later but will get changed before I leave.

Brock Turnpike · 01-04-2019 12:43pm

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

I'm off today, I'm currently sitting in a jersey and a pair of shorts (not matching obviously). Whats the issue? I've to go to town later but will get changed before I leave.

Would you go out in public like that?

RocketRaccoon · 01-04-2019 1:03pm

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

Would you go out in public like that?

In shorts and a jersey, no.

Brock Turnpike · 01-04-2019 1:08pm

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

In shorts and a jersey, no.

Fine. Keep that **** private.

sbsquarepants · 01-04-2019 1:11pm

odyssey06 wrote: »

After Hours has a strict no team colours policy.

Come on the pool:D

RocketRaccoon · 01-04-2019 1:17pm

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

Fine. Keep that **** private.

I was wearing a jersey in public yesterday

Brock Turnpike · 01-04-2019 1:31pm

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

I was wearing a jersey in public yesterday

How old are you? And were you playing a sport at the time?

kirk buttercup · 01-04-2019 1:32pm

is it any different than the schoolyard mums uniform of yoga pants or running gear and a latte with the sun glasses on their head (probaby already a forum on this too, I haven't checked ) but you know what if it makes them happy ,cool knock yourself out . I don't wear Jerseys even though I live and breathe sport and spend most of my time coaching and up at a rugby club, I wear rugby track tops when i'm at my club (its always funny to see kids reactions to you when your not in the club and not wearing rugby clothing , its like the recognise you but somethong is not right ) I have no objection to people wearing them if it makes them feel part of something or they just like them .

I have a far bigger issue with people wearing flip flops and wooly hats its either hot or cold you gob****e ! just kidding wear what you like . Oh and for the record I like books and Netflix that was a ridiculous statement .

batgoat · 01-04-2019 1:51pm

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

How old are you? And were you playing a sport at the time?

It's not exactly coming across as mature when you're responding as you are.

RocketRaccoon · 01-04-2019 1:58pm

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

How old are you? And were you playing a sport at the time?

I'm 35 and I went from managing a team early yesterday to watching a match afterwards.

irishgrover · 01-04-2019 2:02pm

I would rather wear my Connacht rugby top than a ralph lauren (or similar brand) T-shirt, or polo shirt that has a Polo logo 1/2 the size of a real shetland pony........the wearing of most clothes comes with some sort of social messaging..

Sleeper12 · 01-04-2019 3:04pm

Just announced on liveline: wearing of pajamas on public streets is being made illegal.

Maybe football tips & tracksuits will follow!

freshpopcorn · 01-04-2019 3:07pm

Sleeper12 wrote: »

Just announced on liveline: wearing of pajamas on public streets is being made illegal.

Maybe football tips & tracksuits will follow!

I'm not sure but remember what day Today is.

partyguinness · 01-04-2019 3:10pm

OP you mentioned that they are still in college so I am guessing they must be anything from 18-22 or thereabouts.

Yes I agree that wearing jersey when you are past being a student is just sad and downright pathetic.

But I wouldn't worry about it. I was in university 20 years ago and I can recall plenty of student friends/acquaintances who are now in responsible adult jobs and professions who wore football jerseys.

I remember one friend who lived in a Celtic top- he is now a partner is a large multinational law firm pulling in over €200k a year.

Gimme A Pound · 01-04-2019 3:11pm

No worse than a middle aged person calling themselves "woke".

partyguinness · 01-04-2019 3:21pm

Gwynplaine wrote: »

People wearing GAA jerseys abroad is the worst. Avoid like the plague.

Nothing made me more proud of Ireland than sitting in a subway tram in NY when a bunch of pasty coloured lads in Tipp GAA attire hopped on...those snow white muscular legs accentuating the black layer of curly leg hairs...brought tears of pride to my eye.

Brock Turnpike · 01-04-2019 3:22pm

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

I'm 35 and I went from managing a team early yesterday to watching a match afterwards.

So you wore it to sporting event (s)?

Sleeper12 · 01-04-2019 3:22pm

freshpopcorn wrote: »

I'm not sure but remember what day Today is.

It was genuinely on Liveline but yes it was their April fools joke

Woke Hogan · 01-04-2019 5:39pm

Bishop Shallow Pointlessly wrote: »

No worse than a middle aged person calling themselves "woke".

I don't know how old you are yourself but I would suggest you conduct yourself with a little more maturity rather than making passive aggressive digs towards a person's fake internet name.

sdraobs · 01-04-2019 5:46pm

partyguinness wrote: »

I remember one friend who lived in a Celtic top- he is now a partner is a large multinational law firm pulling in over €200k a year.

i seriously doubt that. there are very few multinational law firms in ireland, and how would you know what they make. plus they dont make near 200k euros. i knew a guy doing law in college who wore celtic jersey alot of the time. he organises marketing for nightclubs last i heard.

Yer Da sells Avon · 01-04-2019 5:50pm

I was in a pub last year, on a Sunday afternoon, and there were a couple of grown men watching the Formula 1, wearing McLaren and Ferrari caps, t-shirts, etc. I don't know why, but I found it hilarious.

Roger Hassenforder · 01-04-2019 6:47pm

Yer Da sells Avon wrote: »

I was in a pub last year, on a Sunday afternoon, and there were a couple of grown men watching the Formula 1, wearing McLaren and Ferrari caps, t-shirts, etc. I don't know why, but I found it hilarious.

Ahh, F1
the sport for people who dont like sports

Beechwoodspark · 01-04-2019 6:48pm

Fella I work with often wears spurs jersey on casual Fridays. Nobody bats an eyelid

He also wore a spurs official jacket (big winter coat jobbie) to the mansion house for a Christmas lunch and he got loads of compliments including from the wife of a extremely wealthy America guy

Beechwoodspark · 01-04-2019 6:49pm

Yer Da sells Avon wrote: »

I was in a pub last year, on a Sunday afternoon, and there were a couple of grown men watching the Formula 1, wearing McLaren and Ferrari caps, t-shirts, etc. I don't know why, but I found it hilarious.

I’ve seen lads doing same watching horse racing. Wear the likes of coolmore branded bubble waistcoats, Ruby Walsh t shirts etc.

gives them a bit of self esteem. No harm in it.

Balanadan · 01-04-2019 8:19pm

sdraobs wrote: »

i seriously doubt that. there are very few multinational law firms in ireland, and how would you know what they make. plus they dont make near 200k euros. i knew a guy doing law in college who wore celtic jersey alot of the time. he organises marketing for nightclubs last i heard.

I know a fella who wore Man Utd jerseys, he lives part-time as a woman now.

Beasty · 01-04-2019 8:25pm

I mainly buy them to stash away and peer at whenever I want to bring back memories of some of those matches in the dim and distant past

I am currently sporting my Gary Bailey 1985 FA Cup Final goalkeepers jersey - a very snug option for the returning winter. I've got a jersey with number 6 and Paul on the back - because that's my name, and Paul Pogba looks a bit like me - OK maybe what I might have looked like 30+ years ago, and if I was of African heritage, and had a decent physique. I treasure my 1968 European Cup Winners jersey, as I do my 1999 corresponding one, with 2 stars designating the fact it was the second time we won it. Of course I then had to buy the Moscow 2008 one

Reckon I have over 30 United jerseys in my private collection. Latest addition was a no 20 "Solskjaer" one

Also have an Irish cricket jersey, but I've switched my allegiance back to England since Eoin Morgan opted for them

:pac:

Dank Janniels · 01-04-2019 8:33pm

As long as you dont tuck it into your jeans you're grand!

Church on Tuesday · 02-04-2019 12:32am

Deleted User wrote: »

There is definitely an age when (outside of attending a match) it just seems silly to be wearing a sports jersey. Would say it's closer to 30 than forty though.

I disagree.

Most lads are pretty fit in their 30's. I'm 31 and I wear Jerseys the odd time mostly if I'm going for a 2 mile walk or hill climbing or watching a game at a pub or at an actual game.

It's the lads in their forties plus (not all lads obvs) with a bit of a pouch or beer belly that shouldn't be wearing shirts really. I won't be wearing or buying shirts in my forties TBH because most players are retired by then.

Besides, there's load of cool polo shirt options out there for older fans irregardless of the game they follow.

But like I said before who cares really. Wear what you want.

Brock Turnpike · 02-04-2019 8:44am

Church on Tuesday wrote: »

I disagree.

Most lads are pretty fit in their 30's. I'm 31 and I wear Jerseys the odd time mostly if I'm going for a 2 mile walk or hill climbing or watching a game at a pub or at an actual game.

It's the lads in their forties plus (not all lads obvs) with a bit of a pouch or beer belly that shouldn't be wearing shirts really. I won't be wearing or buying shirts in my forties TBH because most players are retired by then.

Besides, there's load of cool polo shirt options out there for older fans irregardless of the game they follow.

But like I said before who cares really. Wear what you want.

This is a terrible attitude. Wearing a jersey to the pub to watch a match. WTF? And it's "regardless" BTW.

batgoat · 02-04-2019 8:47am

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

This is a terrible attitude. Wearing a jersey to the pub to watch a match. WTF? And it's "regardless" BTW.

I don't see the big deal..

Beechwoodspark · 02-04-2019 9:00am

What’s the big issue?

Loads of people have a strong allegiance to their team. They want to heavily support the team.

It’s a key part of their identity. Therefore they wear the jersey to the pub to show a bit of support to their heroes

Few pints bit of banter no harm in these dark times.

It’s not just English prem either. Gaa/rugger/even horse racing and formulae 1 as I said in earlier post. Some of the Ferrari clobber is s**t cool.

It’s a self esteem and identity issue

EICVD · 02-04-2019 9:06am

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

This is a terrible attitude. Wearing a jersey to the pub to watch a match. WTF? And it's "regardless" BTW.

That should be the time to wear it, you know when you’re actually watching & supporting your team

partyguinness · 02-04-2019 10:00am

sdraobs wrote: »

i seriously doubt that. there are very few multinational law firms in ireland, and how would you know what they make. plus they dont make near 200k euros. i knew a guy doing law in college who wore celtic jersey alot of the time. he organises marketing for nightclubs last i heard.

He is still a personal friend of mine that's how I know. Doubt it all you want. Clearly you do not know the yearly salary of partners in large corporate law firms- I do.

Brock Turnpike · 02-04-2019 10:28am

EICVD wrote: »

That should be the time to wear it, you know when you’re actually watching & supporting your team

Not an ad adult. Standing in a pub.

sbsquarepants · 02-04-2019 10:32am

Was in a shop at the weekend - looking at the porridge of all things. Some randomer comes up and says -

Randomer: So what do you think?
Me, a bit puzzled: Eh, about porridge?
Randomer: No, today I mean.
Me: Oh, yea, it's OK not raining at least I suppose
Randomer: No, how do you think it will go
Me, puzzled again: Sorry - what are you talking about?
Randomer: The match of course!

It was only then I realised I was wearing a Liverpool t-shirt!:o:o

Stab*City · 02-04-2019 10:43am

Church on Tuesday wrote: »

I disagree.

Most lads are pretty fit in their 30's. I'm 31 and I wear Jerseys the odd time mostly if I'm going for a 2 mile walk or hill climbing or watching a game at a pub or at an actual game.

It's the lads in their forties plus (not all lads obvs) with a bit of a pouch or beer belly that shouldn't be wearing shirts really. I won't be wearing or buying shirts in my forties TBH because most players are retired by then.

Besides, there's load of cool polo shirt options out there for older fans irregardless of the game they follow.

But like I said before who cares really. Wear what you want.

Please don't ever use the words cool and polo shirt in the same sentence again.

yourdeadwright · 02-04-2019 11:39am

People can do what they want who cares what other people wear
If you do then you probably need some professional help .

Personally I wouldn't wear a jersey and haven't since I hit about 20 , I leave it to my kids but I couldn't care less if someone else does,

Deebles McBeebles · 02-04-2019 11:45am

What could be better than a football jersey on a roasting summers day? Its like going topless except you don't look like a knacker.

Can't see why anyone would have an issue with people wearing them, yes, even the *gasp* men in their forties who have the cheek to do so.

yourdeadwright · 02-04-2019 11:52am

although I have no issue what anyone wears ,
I would wonder about a grown man with a name and number on his back , its just a little odd for a grown up but again each to there own

touts · 02-04-2019 12:47pm

Wearing jerseys serves a very valuable way to identify how dangerous the member of the working class who has called to your door is.

Rugby jersey - probably a decent chap, aspires to be one of us. Keep an eye on him and you'll get through the situation unharmed.
English Premiership - His mate is probably breaking in your back door while you're talking at the front. Play it cool and you'll just lose the keys to the Beemer.
Scottish Premiership - It's a tiger kidnap situation. Just give him whatever he wants.

Church on Tuesday · 02-04-2019 1:01pm

Stab*City wrote: »

Please don't ever use the words cool and polo shirt in the same sentence again.

What's wrong with polo shirts?

Church on Tuesday · 02-04-2019 1:04pm

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

This is a terrible attitude. Wearing a jersey to the pub to watch a match. WTF? And it's "regardless" BTW.

I'm a terrible person, what can I say?

Either is acceptable BTW

Adults wearing sports jerseys for leisure

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