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Yeah, I got a LS Hazard of that away kit. I agree. One of the best and classiest in years. I ended up picking up a SS navy blue training one too. Just love those stripes across the chest.

If anyone can find a link where someone is streaming the actual cable channel live, please let me know. I'm paying for it through the website, and I'd like to watch it. Are they still airing old matches??

Yes, last year we could watch a stream of the Chelsea TV channel that Sky Sports subscribers get. This year I just paid to watch some very short clips on-demand (which were already viewable with a free membership) and the preseason matches LIVE. Other than those few matches though NOTHING in the Chelsea TV: Live section is actually LIVE! Really pisses me off. Why not just stream the damn channel like they did last year?!? I'm canceling my subscription after my month is up. It's a waste of money at the moment. Just wish they would understand that and fix it!

I agree. It's not too bad. But those boots... I've come to expect these crazy third kits. Two years ago we looked like Wolverine! So, a sound wave is a bit more tame. Don't think I'll get it, but still is a futuristic look. Love the Navy. I might consider getting the shirt if the audio wave was actually the sound wave from a Chelsea chant. But I'm sure Adidas didn't want to work that hard on the design.

Decided to try the Fan Club Plus+ membership. But I'm quite disappointed with it so far. The only benefit to it is that we'll apparently be able to watch the preseason matches live and we're supposed to be able to get the digital magazine and programs. BUT they don't seem to tell us how to obtain these digital subscriptions. Since I use an iPad to view them, I'd imagine there need to be a way to sign into my account through those apps and there isn't. AND the major disappointment is that there seems to no longer be an online stream of Chelsea TV! I used to watch it all of the time. I loved seeing replays of recent and vintage matches. But now it seems that you only get to watch on-demand content (which a free membership allows as well) and supposedly the preseason matches. I'll try that out tomorrow. But I would love to be watching the replays of the preseason matches streamed on Chelsea TV, but I guess that's no longer possible online. I can't really recommend the Plus membership right now. If a Chelsea match is televised, I'm sure you can find a link on some site to stream it or download it after the fact. I used to just watch through Chelsea TV but other sites might be easier. My question is, is Chelsea TV an actual cable channel in the UK still? Or is there "channel" just a bunch of short clips online now?

Wow. What else shall we talk about in a thread dedicated to our new kits? Do you want to talk about our wives or property we own? Shall we discuss our careers or personal sporting acheivements? Man, this community seems to be quite unfriendly. "Hey everybody, welcome to the Chelsea FC's supporters. Where we treat you like crap!" As far as new kits go... getting back on topic, I just ordered the 3/4 pants to match my home shirt. I usually get the official shorts, but liked how the 3/4 pants fit and saw that it looked like the home colored ones had pockets. I'll let you know what I think when they arrive!

Also, being a Video Producer/Editor who works on live streaming content quite often, I know how easy it is to set up a constant stream and update it with new content daily. For my company, we have a stream that we can utilize anytime for the same price. So, if we stream content constantly it will cost us the same as if we stream content only one or two days a week. So, I don't know why they wouldn't just have one person lining up content every day to be constantly streaming for us online Fan Club Plus+ members. I think having old matches and interviews available for newer fans and supporters is very important. It allows new fans to really learn about the history and tradition of the club, which I think should be foundational to anyone who really wants to invest in supporting the club.

Decided to try the Fan Club Plus+ membership. But I'm quite disappointed with it so far. The only benefit to it is that we'll apparently be able to watch the preseason matches live and we're supposed to be able to get the digital magazine and programs. BUT they don't seem to tell us how to obtain these digital subscriptions. Since I use an iPad to view them, I'd imagine there need to be a way to sign into my account through those apps and there isn't. AND the major disappointment is that there seems to no longer be an online stream of Chelsea TV! I used to watch it all of the time. I loved seeing replays of recent and vintage matches. But now it seems that you only get to watch on-demand content (which a free membership allows as well) and supposedly the preseason matches. I'll try that out tomorrow. But I would love to be watching the replays of the preseason matches streamed on Chelsea TV, but I guess that's no longer possible online. I can't really recommend the Plus membership right now. If a Chelsea match is televised, I'm sure you can find a link on some site to stream it or download it after the fact. I used to just watch through Chelsea TV but other sites might be easier. My question is, is Chelsea TV an actual cable channel in the UK still? Or is there "channel" just a bunch of short clips online now?

Yes. It does. It's preseason and I'm watching videos of my club wearing this ugly (IMHO) training gear and this is where we go to talk about it. That's why this thread exists. To talk about the new Adidas kits.

Just tried it out for the first time today on my mobile and tablet. Realized I had private browsing on my iPhone and nothing was working. But once I switched it back to normal and logged in (no subscription or membership yet), I could view any of the videos on demand. So, it technically works, but it could be done so much smoother and with a better design, in my opinion. Hope it gets tweeked as we get closer to the season. I'll have to see if I can watch live video once the next match rolls around. Might have to sign up for the Fan Club+ if it doesn't work. That was my biggest complaint last season. i had a membership which allowed me to watch Chelsea TV, but it didn't work on mobile devices. So, I just ended up using some Russian website to watch it anyway. Didn't even need the subscription. But I'd rather support them with my money if they can give me proper access to all the content.

Yup. The training gear this year stinks. I just bought some discounted training pants/shorts/shirts from last year because it actually looked classy.

I do like this yellow away shirt, but personally I really loved last season's away white shirt with the red and blue stripes across it. Got me a Hazard LS. Great shirt!

That's a great choice! My wife got me a home 14-15 Cahill shirt too. Love it. Wore it when he was playing in the WC. Probably going to get a Terry away kit later this year, unless they come out with a really sweet third kit. Terry either way though. Got Lampard last year. So got to get Terry this year!

I've had a membership for seasons past, but this year they've changed things up quite a bit. So, I'm debating which membership to get and whether I should bother to get the Fan Club+ so I can watch Chelsea TV live. Have any of you signed up to be a True Blue Member, and do you have any idea how nice the package is that they send you? Just wish it wasn't so expensive for the rest of the world! And has anyone signed up for the Fan Club+ and can you watch Chelsea TV live on your mobile or tablet? That's where I usually watch matches and news. Thanks for helping me decide!

I might ask for a Cech red kit for Christmas if he's still playing a lot. Depends on how good the away/third kits are. Blue one first though.

Ha. I've got Frank blue and Hazard white from this season! I was thinking of getting Cahill or Ivanovic for next season. But might go Terry if we keep him for another year.

Just got a Hazard long sleeve away shirt for Christmas. The BPL patches and lettering/numbering are totally different from my 13/14 Lampard home shirt. Both were ordered from the US Megastore, and both didn't give any options as to what material the patches & lettering/numbering should be. My Lampard home shirt has BPL patches and lettering/numbering are all the same material: Lexstra, I think. It is kind of felt-like. My new Hazard jersey has BPL patches that I think are Senscilla. However the lettering/numbering is a very smooth slick plastic, and even smoother than the lettering/numbering on my 12/13 Mata shirt that I got at the megastore at the Bridge (bumpy plastic). So why are they different? Does it have anything to do with Away vs. Home?

Any idea where I could download a PDF or ePub of this match's Match Day Programme?

I definitely agree that this years kit is comfortable! Feels way better than any of my other jerseys. The only one that comes close is my Swindon Town kit from last year. Adidas did a great Job with that one too.

Just got my techfit kit in from an ebay seller. Looks awesome! Just have a couple questions. Are you disappointed that the seams at the bottom aren't as well done as last year's, like the photos here: http://www.chelseamegastoreasia.com/stores/products/product.aspx?catid=305&productid=4550&product=Chelsea+Home+Authentic+Techfit+Jersey+2011%2F12 Also, have you had your letters or logo come off on any of your techfits? I'm surprised the logo isn't sewn on like last years, as well as the adidas logo. Anyway, can't wait to put this on when we head to the pub next weekend for the match!

Well crap. I would've ordered my techfit from them so I could have gotten badges and name/number... But I already got it off eBay without that stuff. I'll definitely use ezfootballshop from now on though!

Yup. eBay is where I had to go to purchase a techfit kit. And man, I hope it's worth it! Also had to get the Home shorts off eBay too beacuse the USA megastore doesn't have anything! So weird that I can't get my size there, but might be able to drive an hour away and pick up replica kits and shorts... If I didn't see that sweet photo collection of Ryan's new techfit, I'd have no idea it existed. So my wife can now thank you for that bill

Whoa. You're right. I just tried to order from the Asia Megastore and they don't ship to the States. That sucks. I don't know anyone over there, let alone someone well enough to ship them a kit! I wonder why the US Megastore doesn't carry the techfit. I mean, it won't even let me order the replica home kit in my size right now online! And all I want to do is give them my money... Sad. Well, off to ebay. I was really hoping for techfit with patches. Oh well.

I wish the home techfit wasn't going to cost me $180. I really want to also get a training top and shorts... http://www.chelseamegastoreasia.com/stores/products/product.aspx?catid=581&productid=4704&product=Chelsea+Training+Sleeveless+Jersey+-+Collegiate+Navy%2fLight+Football+Gold http://www.chelseamegastoreasia.com/stores/products/product.aspx?catid=581&productid=4998&product=Chelsea+Training+Shorts+-+Collegiate+Navy%2fLight+Football+Gold Anyone know of a cheaper place to get a techfit kit online other than the Asian Megastore?

Not sure. The kit at this link below doesn't have it specified anywhere whether or not the letters/numbers will be white or gold. I know the commemorative UCL kit with the gold star can be ordered with gold letters/numbers. But haven't heard from anyone about the kit below. Would love to know, though. http://www.chelseamegastoreasia.com/stores/products/product.aspx?catid=560&productid=4916&product=Chelsea+UCL+Home+Jersey+2012%2f13+with+Winners+Badge