01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
"More jerseys than trophies" - mixed reaction as Bohemians launch Oasis jersey
There was a mixed reaction to the launch of Bohemians' latest football jersey with the North Dublin club teaming up with Oasis ahead of the Manchester band's comeback tour.
Oasis return to the stage this Friday in Cardiff some 16 years after their stunning break up and excitement is in overdrive with the Gallagher brothers' reunion.
The Daylymount-based outfit are no strangers to linking up with or paying tribute to some of music's finest. The club has previously launched strips linked with Thin Lizzy, Aslan, Fontaines DC, and Bob Marley.
In recent years, the Gypsies have looked to make a splash with their jerseys, and recent offerings include a Dublin Bus-dedicated strip and a link-up with Guinness.
Half of the profits raised from the Oasis shirt will go to charity, split between Music Generation Ireland and Irish Community Care Manchester. The other half will go to the club itself, with adult jerseys costing €75.
The jersey has divided opinions, with some praising it while others criticising the launch of another new strip.
"More jerseys than trophies," said one fan on social media.
"May aswell turn the trophy room into a kit room at this stage," said another.
But the strip did receive plenty of praise too.
"Take my money once again," said one football fan on social media.
"Another all timer, what a club," added another.
"Superb shirt and marketing," added another.
Daniel Lambert, the chief operating officer at Bohemians, said: 'We are delighted to unveil this jersey today following lots of work with the Oasis over the past six months.
'Special thanks to Noel and Liam (Gallagher) for supporting this. To be able to work with Oasis and design a new iconic shirt that will reach fans around the world is special.
'And to once again have funds going towards such worthy causes, that will assist thousands of people across Ireland and Manchester is brilliant.'
Lambert added: 'As a fan-owned football club and a not-for-profit entity, the impact on Bohemian FC will be significant and we are most grateful for the support.
'I would also like to thank Paul Weller who features in the promotional video and came to Dublin specifically to do so.'
