Ohmygod... has anyone seen these yet? They're about ten times worse than the infamous Liverpool Saturday Night Fever suits. From the front they look like a normal grey suit, but half the back of the jacket is blue, the other half is still grey, WITH A HUGE MILLWALL CREST IN THE CENTRE. Ha ha.
― Matt DC (Matt DC), Tuesday, 18 May 2004 07:58 (twenty-two years ago)
Millwall to blazer glory trail
By Chris Pragnell, South London Press
STYLE guru Jeff Banks is making sure Millwall FC are dressed to thrill on their big day. The star designer will deck the team out in the sharpest threads for their cup final clash with Manchester United.
And Catford-born Jeff is convinced he can give the Lions the edge even before they get on the pitch.
He told the South London Press: "If we can turn the whole club out looking elegant, sharp and business-like I think that will give them the confidence when they bowl up in Cardiff and get off the coach."
He's planning bespoke suits in grey and blue with hand-stitched edges.
And inside the lining the Millwall stars have a hidden lucky charm - the Lions logo will be sewn into the back lining.
Jeff said: "It's about intimidating Man U - that shouldn't be hard. And it's about feeling the business. When they hang their jackets up on the pegs they'll see that emblem and they can feel proud of themselves."
Jeff grew up supporting Charlton when he lived in Catford.
But in his teens he started hanging out in Bermondsey and Rotherhithe, and pretty quickly he became a staunch Lions fan.
As soon as the whistle blew at Old Trafford for the tense semi-final defeat against Sunderland, Jeff vowed to get in touch.
"I sent a fax to Ray [Wilkins] - I knew Dennis would be busy," he said.
"I offered my services and they thought it was a splendid idea."
When the final arrives on May 22, the Clothes Show star will be on hand to ensure the boys dress their best.
"I can't wait," he said.
"I believe that the way the boys dress on the day is very important."
― Matt DC (Matt DC), Tuesday, 18 May 2004 08:03 (twenty-two years ago)
"I offered my services and they thought it was a splendid idea". This is a LIE. No one at Millwall has ever used the phrase "a splendid idea". Apparently Dennis Wise thought the suits were "fabulous".
I really, really hope they lose 5-0 on Saturday.
― Matt DC (Matt DC), Tuesday, 18 May 2004 08:05 (twenty-two years ago)
sod the stupid suits, where are we watching the debacle?
I may watch it at home, for the build up and that. I missed it all last year as we were dashing around trying to get the big telly in time
― chris (chris), Tuesday, 18 May 2004 08:59 (twenty-two years ago)
I'm watching it at home. I only ever watch the FA Cup Final at home, except last year when I watched it in a pub and look what fucking well happened then.
― Matt DC (Matt DC), Tuesday, 18 May 2004 09:03 (twenty-two years ago)