16. Sunderland
Like Stoke City, Sunderland too has held on to their white and red vertical stripes for the home kit. Another boring jersey for another season. It’s barely different from their last season’s kit. Only noticeable change? The sleeves are now completely red and the signature Adidas trimming on the shoulder and collar are gold instead of black.
The only reason Sunderland’s kit features one spot above Stoke’s is because of their away kit. Sunderland really broke out of their stodgy old mould and went for a striking set of away strips. The Black Cats have a bold pink and purple away jersey – the shirt has pink and purple horizontal bands that have alternate coloured diagonal stripes on them.
The shorts are completely purple with pink trimming on the side.
Seems like Sunderland are determined to turn heads, if not through their football then definitely through their away kit.
15. Bournemouth
Bournemouth were quite impressive last season and anyone who takes a look at their kit for the 2016-17 season will wonder if they’re so scared about relegation that they barely changed their strips. There is a negligible difference to their kit this season from the last.
The black and red horizontal stripes on their shirt seem to go all the way to the end, unlike their last campaign. Cherries fans will wonder why they should buy the new kit at all.
Their away kit looks like someone put more thought and effort into it. Instead of a black and blue combination from last season, they have a light and navy blue combination this time around. The shirt is light blue with navy stripes and white trimming on the sleeves, bottom of the shirt and shorts and socks.
Overall nothing great, but definitely an improvement on their home kit.
