Ajax’s Bob Marley-inspired away shirt had already had an oversized impact before it was ‘banned.’

Away kits from the Amsterdam club rarely have an impact outside the Netherlands, but this one was different.

Here is the link to the previous thread where the Iconic Jersey was announced. https://www.nairaland.com/6711814/ajax-release-third-kit-inspired

In a world where most shirts fall victim to templated repetition, this was a jersey that stood out.

But, apparently, UEFA was having none of it.

The Three Little Birds logo were deemed to be in breach of its rules around what can and cannot be displayed.

According to UEFA regulations the “collar zone” must only contain “team identification” and can’t have manufacturer or sponsor logos.

The European soccer governing body did not feel the Ajax fans adopting the 1977 Reggae classic a strong enough link to be classed as a team identification.

So it wasn’t allowed.

The UEFA regulations dictating jersey design are extraordinarily prescriptive.

There are restrictions on the size and quantity of almost every item on a shirt. Teams are allowed one badge and one manufacturer logo per jersey, but they can only be so big.

Colours and designs are limited too.

For example, you can’t have different coloured sleeves unless you have a hooped, banded, striped or checked shirt.

Nor can you have a jersey that has lines that don’t cover the length and breadth of the shirt.

These rules render many classic shirts, particularly from the nineties, unusable today. Iconic numbers from the likes of Italian brand Kappa would never have made it on to the pitch.

While easy to slam UEFA as killjoys stifling innovation, it’s important to remember that some of these rules have been brought in to avoid clashes and so players can see each other.

Even so, it’s remarkable the extent to which jersey designs are dictated by governing body regulations.

They should give supporters pause for thought before bemoaning the latest effort from their club.

News of the so-called ‘UEFA ban’ of the Ajax shirt spread after fans noticed the Three Little Birds detail was missing during the jersey’s first outing in the 2-0 victory against PEC Zwolle.

Media outlets began asking why and UEFA was forced to set the record straight.

It turned out, the Dutch side had been informed a year ago that the birds would not be allowed.

“When the manufacturer presented for pre-approval the away shirt sample of Ajax back in September 2020, as per the usual process, UEFA informed them that the birds could not be displayed on the back of the collar zone of the team shirt as this area is reserved only to team identifications,” UEFA explained.

“The pre-approval process with the manufacturers is designed to avoid any last-minute issues when the final kits are sent for approval.

“It also allows manufacturers to ensure proposed designs are in line with both domestic and UEFA Equipment Regulations, and if not to make any appropriate changes before production starts.

“In this instance, the manufacturer was aware the inclusion was not in line with UEFA Equipment Regulations, and was given the options about how the design could be adapted to be conformant with UEFA regulations.

“However, they made the decision on this occasion to maintain the original design and keep a different version of the shirt for use in UEFA competitions.”

In other words, they knew all along they’d need a different version to play in but did it anyway.





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