England shirt overpriced, says £40k kits collector
Summary
A football shirt collector named Les Motherby says the new England football shirts are too expensive for families. The shirts for children can cost more than £120, which many parents find hard to afford. Nike, the maker of the shirts, says it tries to balance quality and rising costs.Key Facts
- Les Motherby has spent over £40,000 collecting football shirts since the 1990s.
- A child’s England kit with name and number can cost up to £123.
- Motherby says older football shirts were cheaper and remain popular among fans.
- Nike says they review prices regularly to manage rising material and production costs.
- Some parents, like Graham Walker from Grimsby, think the England kits are too expensive for most families.
- Local clubs, like Grimsby Town FC, offer cheaper football kits as an alternative.
- Wearing older classic shirts is becoming more popular and seen as a way to show support.
- The cost of England kits has risen faster than normal inflation since the 1990s.
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