Premier League 2017/18: Every Away And Third Kit Ranked

20. West Ham (Away)

PL Feature Away Copy
Umbro/West Ham United FC

The photo here is either supposed to be an anaglyphic 3D effect, or vaguely reminiscent of Miami Vice. Either way, it's an interesting nod to the '80s. Not that this kit is based on anything from that era.

Rather, it's standard 2017 black, with "bluefish" detailing, whatever the f**k that's supposed to be. It could just as easily be called "bluecow", since it's the "blue" part defining the colour. Anyway, apparently there's a Union Jack sublimated somewhere on the shirt, a reference to the Hammers' history as Thames Ironworks and another tedious, unsubtle attempt to define themselves as the nation's club. You'd be hard pressed to find it though.

 
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Benjamin was born in 1987, and is still not dead. He variously enjoys classical music, old-school adventure games (they're not dead), and walks on the beach (albeit short - asthma, you know). He's currently trying to compile a comprehensive history of video game music, yet denies accusations that he purposefully targets niche audiences. He's often wrong about these things.