BOHEMIANS have unveiled their new FAI Cup jersey in collaboration with Manchester rockers Oasis.
The jersey features the iconic Oasis logo in the traditional blue tones of Dublin City, with a 90s styling and sublimated chevron patterns, as well as a white and blue collar and sleeve trims.
The collaboration jersey somewhat resembles the iconic 1989 Man City home jersey[/caption]
Paddy Kirk and Jordan Flores featured in the announcement video[/caption]
Kirk played for Bohs for eight years across his two stints at the club[/caption]
The FAI Cup jersey was manufactured by O’Neill’s but designed in-house by the North Dublin football team.
All profits from the shirt will be split between Bohemian FC and two charities.
Fifty percent of the profits from the shirt will be kept by Bohemian Football Club.
While the other fifty percent will be split 25% to Music Generation Ireland, to allow disadvantaged kids across Ireland access music and 25% to Irish Community Care Manchester (ICCM), for their amazing work with the Irish community in the city.
No proceeds will go to Oasis for their partnership and support of this project.
The jersey’s unveiling came with an accompanying announcement video featuring famous musician Paul Weller.
The promotional video is set in Cross Guns Snooker Club, less than a kilometre away from Dalymount Park. The club is Ireland’s oldest snooker hall and family owned since 1958.
It features the Modfather Paul Weller as the snooker hall worker, and Bohemian FC player Jordan Flores and ex-player Paddy Kirk with Oasis song ‘Married with Children’ as the soundtrack.
Fans were excited by the promotional video and really impressed with the jersey itself, with one saying: “Take my money once again.”
Another joked: “You are going to make me broke.”
Bohs fans were also delighted to see a familiar face in the announcement video with a fan saying: “Great to see Paddy (Kirk).”
Bohemians have become synonymous with having musicians and bands on their jerseys. It started in 2019 with a white away kit containing Bob Marley on the front.
They’ve since had Fontaines DC, Aslan and Thin Lizzy featuring on jerseys and have often had profits from the sales go towards charities and other great causes.
The proceeds to Music Generation Ireland will ensure thousands of young children across Ireland who otherwise could not afford to access music lessons and equipment can do so, particularly for those who are disadvantaged or socially isolated.
It will support the development of music programmes, instrument libraries, and increased opportunities for young people to engage in music they enjoy.
Proceeds to Irish Community Care Manchester (ICCM) will provide huge support to the Irish and Irish Traveller communities across Greater Manchester including older people, families, the homeless, and some of the most vulnerable Irish across Greater Manchester.
Bohs Chief Operating Officer Daniel Lambert said: “We are delighted to unveil this jersey today following lots of work with the Oasis over the past six months, with special thanks to Noel and Liam for supporting this.
“To be able to work with Oasis and design a new iconic shirt that will reach fans around the world is special. And to once again have funds going towards such worthy causes, that will assist thousands of people across Ireland and Manchester, is brilliant.
“As a fan-owned football club and a not-for-profit entity, the impact on Bohemian FC will be significant and we are most grateful for the support. I would also like to thank Paul Weller who features in the promotional video and came to Dublin specifically to do so.”
