Even when they aren’t playing, Manchester City are notorious for being innovative. In a first for the club, they will introduce a fourth kit for the 2024-25 season. This kit, however, is not just another design in the lineup. It represents a groundbreaking collaboration with British musician and lifelong <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/manchester-city-tv-schedule/">Manchester City</a> fan, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/city-to-mark-special-milestone-with-2024-25-oasis-themed-kit/">Noel Gallagher</a>. Best known as a member of the iconic rock band Oasis, Gallagher’s involvement in designing this kit adds a unique cultural layer.



Noel Gallagher’s association with Manchester City is no secret. The musician has been a vocal supporter of the club for years. He often shares his passion for the English side in interviews and public appearances. His connection to the club is so deep that one of Oasis’s songs, “Blue Moon Rising,” has become an unofficial anthem for the team. It echoes through the Etihad Stadium during home matches.



Given this close relationship, it’s no surprise that rumors about Gallagher’s involvement in the design of a new City kit quickly gained traction. When asked about these rumors during an interview in April, Gallagher confirmed them, albeit with his characteristic humor. “Yes, where have you heard that?” he responded when first questioned about the project. I can’t say too much, but it’s a ‘Definitely Maybe’-inspired third kit and it’s far-out. I’ve seen it, I designed it. It’s got a massive picture of my head on all the tops! No, it’s great. It’s been a real honor to do it for the 30th anniversary. It’s amazing.”



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<h2>Tribute to ‘Definitely Maybe’</h2>



The inspiration behind the new kit is a tribute to the 30th anniversary of Oasis’s debut album, Definitely Maybe, released on August 29, 1994. Many consider this album a cornerstone of British music and played a significant role in the global success of Oasis. Thus, the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/watch-premier-league-on-us-tv-internet/">Premier League</a> winners may unveil their first-ever fourth uniform on Thursday, August 29th, according to <a href="https://www.footyheadlines.com/2024/08/new-manchester-city-to-oasis-inspired-24-25-fourth-kit-on-august-29th.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Footy Headlines</a>. Aligning the kit’s release with the album’s 30th anniversary would be a fitting homage to both the band’s legacy and Gallagher’s contribution to the club.



The kit itself looks like a reflection of the album’s iconic cover art, capturing the essence of the 90s Britpop era. This collaboration is more than just a commercial venture. The Oasis kit for Manchester City is a cultural celebration that brings together music, soccer, and community.



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<h2>What will Oasis kit with Manchester City look like?</h2>



One of the most talked-about features of the new kit is the font used for the player names and numbers. Designed by Noel Gallagher himself, the font is based on his handwriting, giving it a playful, almost cartoonish quality. This design choice has drawn comparisons to the widely mocked Comic Sans font, leading to a <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/outrage-erupts-over-noel-gallagher-manchester-city-kit-collab/">divided response among fans</a>.



By posting a screenshot of someone writing on paper, Manchester City teased Gallagher’s participation on social media, hinting at the font’s unique origins. The reactions, however, have been mixed. Some fans appreciate the personal touch that Gallagher brings, seeing it as a nostalgic throwback reminiscent of 90s cartoons like Rugrats. Others have <a href="https://www.footyheadlines.com/2024/02/manchester-city-24-25-fourth-kit.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">criticized the design</a>, with some even suggesting it looks like the work of a child with a marker pen.



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<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/manchester-city-tv-schedule/">Manchester Cit</a>y are aiming to maintain is incredible domination in the next season, after a fourth straight Premier League triumph. The team secured the title with 91 points, narrowly edging out Arsenal by two points. The new kit is part of the club’s ongoing efforts to refresh its visual identity, reflecting its status as one of the top clubs in Europe.



In a bizarre collaboration, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/city-to-mark-special-milestone-with-2024-25-oasis-themed-kit/">Noel Gallagher</a>, City’s supporter and ex-Oasis guitarist has lent his <a href="https://www.mancity.com/news/club/man-city-noel-gallagher-club-font-63854300" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">personal touch to the new kit</a>. Gallagher has designed the font that will feature on the backs of the players’ shirts in Champions League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup matches. This custom font, based on the musician’s handwriting, has a playful, almost cartoonish quality. Thus, it has drawn comparisons to the widely mocked Comic Sans font.



<h2>How have fans reacted to the kit?</h2>



By posting a screenshot of someone writing on paper, City hinted at Gallagher’s participation on social media. However, many people are unhappy since the typeface looks so much like Microsoft’s original Comic Sans font.



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The new font has polarized opinions among the Citizens’ supporters and the wider soccer community. Some fans appreciate the unique, personal touch that Gallagher’s involvement brings, while others have been quick to ridicule the design. <a href="https://x.com/ManCity/status/1803321825189040224" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Comments on social media have ranged</a> from calling it a nostalgic throwback reminiscent of the 90s cartoon “Rugrats,” to more blunt critiques suggesting it looks like the work of a child with a marker pen.



In addition to the new font, the kit features the ‘0161’ dialing code for Manchester prominently displayed. This detail is a nod to the local area and aims to reinforce the club’s connection to its roots. The dialing code is integrated into the darker blue edging on the collar and sleeves of the sky-blue shirt. It provides a subtle yet distinctive element to the overall design.



<h2>Will City use new font in the Premier League?</h2>



Manchester City’s decision to collaborate with Gallagher is part of a broader trend among clubs experimenting with visual identities. <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/real-madrid-tv-schedule/">Real Madrid</a> recently collaborated with fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto. His brushstroke-inspired font for player names and numbers pays homage to Japanese art. Such collaborations reflect a shift towards more artistic and unconventional designs, aimed at standing out in a crowded market.



It’s worth noting that the new font will not be used in <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/premier-league-tv-schedule/">Premier League</a> matches, where a standardized font is mandated. Instead, fans will see Gallagher’s handwriting on the shirts during European and domestic cup competitions. This selective use underscores the club’s strategy to differentiate its appearance on different stages, creating a unique identity for various tournaments.



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English bands have been as important in my life as football has been. Ever since a friend of mine introduced me to The Clash some 15 years ago, the plethora of bands to emerge from the UK that have affected my intellect and overall well being have been staggering.
Minus godfathers like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, which, seemingly, everyone grew up with, bands like the Clash, the Smiths, the Jam, Joy Division, the Stone Roses,&nbsp;Radiohead, Oasis, Elbow and the Arctic Monkeys, to name just a few, are bands that are immensely important to me on a personal level.
I’ve spoken about the <a href="http:\/\/epltalk.com/music-and-football-the-ability-to-unite/13931" target="_blank">parallel between music and football</a>&nbsp;before and the power and ability to inspire when combined, which is why I wanted to share the following video&nbsp;from former Oasis member Noel Gallagher. Whether a football fan first and musician second, or the other way around, I always find it interesting when musicians I admire&nbsp;speak&nbsp;on their involvement with, love for&nbsp;and memories&nbsp;on the beautiful game. First, a little background on Gallagher.

Having emerged from the Madchester scene in Manchester in the early 90s, Oasis&nbsp;were a band that would go on to define the sound of a generation and dominate the Britpop scene from the mid to late 90s – all the while attempting world domination. Love them or hate them, Oasis were a force to be reckoned with. The Manchester City supporting brothers Gallagher would continue on with Oasis crafting some of the best and highest selling rock records of the past twenty years until their recent break up in 2009.
Taken from Football Focus on BBC1, this impressive video features Noel Gallagher sharing some of his memories from the World Cup throughout the years. From his early memories of the tournament, to <a href="http:\/\/video.stv.tv/bc/sport_football_20090324-archie-gemmill-holland-goal/" target="_blank">Archie Gemmill’s incredible goal against Holland</a> in the ’78 Cup, to Gallagher’s supposed effect on the outcome of the 2006 competition, it’s all here to be been seen and heard.
My earliest memories from the World Cup came when I was 12 years old from USA ’94. Orlando, FLA was picked as a city to host a group stage match, which at that time was less than an hour from where I lived on the east coast.
Although I didn’t attend&nbsp;the match, I remember being in Orlando on match day for Mexico’s 2-1 defeat of the Republic of Ireland in June. I remember seeing hoards of Irish citizens and&nbsp;expats dressed from head to toe in support of their team. Even at that young age, I remember the profound effect that the Republic of Ireland supporters had on me and the subsequent dominate effect that football would soon have on my life.
Feel free to share your earliest memories of the World Cup in the comments section below.

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