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As my brother calls it, I have an “obsession” with Umbro. And I do. It’s perhaps more of a fascination, but if ever there was a good example of brand affiliation, it would be my connection with the double diamonds. Growing up with the likes of Michael Owen and Alan Shearer touting the Cheadle-based brand…Read More
The Defender’s Choice: GT Pro Umbro’s response to the growing need for speed. I’m not sure why, but I have generally been resistant to speed boots. I ventured into that category with a brief flirtation of Puma’s then latest incarnation, which was the v1.08 boots. They were a fantastic pair of boots, don’t get me…Read More
The Defender’s Choice: Umbro Speciali Statement Summer 2011 Kicks Off! Last summer we kicked off the Defender’s Choice with reviews on several boots that were popular at the time, especially Nike’s CTR360, which was launched in time for the World Cup in South Africa. This summer, as Wimbledon rears its lovely head starting Monday, and…Read More
I’m sorry, I read that comment up there about why Jordon’s team wasn’t in the Champions League final (Norwich playing in Europe! That will be a glorious day!) and I had to join in this discussion. Not that I particularly agree with how the discussion is turning out in response to Jordon’s “View from the…Read More
The Defender’s Choice: England Home 10/12 Umbro Football Shirt As a sneak-peek to England’s upcoming Euro 2012 Qualifier at the Millennium Stadium, SER is bringing you closer to the Three Lions by putting you in an England shirt. Well, metaphorically speaking. Thanks to Pieter, I was able to test England’s latest Home shirt. Over the…Read More
The Defender’s Choice: England Home 10/12 Umbro Football Shirt As a sneak-peek to England’s upcoming Euro 2012 Qualifier at the Millennium Stadium, SER is bringing you closer to the Three Lions by putting you in an England shirt. Well, metaphorically speaking. Thanks to Pieter, I was able to test England’s latest Home shirt. Over the…Read More
The Defender’s Choice: Nike5 Lunar Gato As the winter drags on, with the indoor season in full bloom, SER takes a look at some good IC boots for YOU. I wrote in my first boot review that defenders don’t tend to be picky with their boots. For the most part, that principle applies for indoor…Read More
The Defender’s Choice: Nike5 Lunar Gato As the winter drags on, with the indoor season in full bloom, SER takes a look at some good IC boots for YOU. I wrote in my first boot review that defenders don’t tend to be picky with their boots. For the most part, that principle applies for indoor…Read More
I haven’t written in a while, mostly because of the tremendous amounts of snow on the ground here. Nevertheless, here is an update on what I hope to present in the coming weeks: Thanks to Pieter, I managed to get my hands on England’s new home kit. As an avid Three Lions fan, the arrival…Read More
Despite what has seemed to be bizarre first six months of the season, it finally appears that normalcy is returning to England’s top flight. Manchester United sits five points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand over their city rivals following their impressive comeback against Blackpool, while Arsene Wenger’s dynamic…Read More
The Defender’s Choice: T90 Laser II Released prior to the European Championships in 2008, Nike’s Total 90 Laser II boot took the world by storm. My first experience with Nike’s latest invention at the time was with the leather colourway that Spain striker Fernando Torres wore when he scored that sublime winner against Germany to…Read More
The Defender’s Choice: SX Valor II Old and perhaps not sold in the European market anymore, the Umbro’s SX Valor II still remains a favourite in the North American and Asian markets. Its strength and power are highlights of the boot. Many of the defending greats currently in English football have worn this boot. Umbro’s…Read More
The Defender’s Choice: CTR360 Maestri As the preseason gets into full swing and the beginning of the new campaign creeps ever closer on the horizon, SER takes a look at the best boot for YOU. Defenders don’t tend to be too picky with their boots. We usually look for something solid and comfortable that provides…Read More
