For all of you wondering about the durability of the current kit I came to this solution. The wife bought me this years home at Christmas time, it arrived right after the Chelsea game and I have worn it every match day since then. We haven't lost in the league since I started wearing the shirt, and I haven't washed it yet either as it's clearly a talisman propelling us to glory and I wouldn't want any of that magic to be lost in the wash. Now the shirt has become quite ripe, as we have had a few moments that have forced me to break out in a cold sweat and few moments of running around like a mad man (again working up a sweat). However the shirt looks wonderful, and it has the added bonus of repelling anyone who might dare interrupt me as I watch our matches.
I read this post, knowingly nodding. I too, have not washed my shirt since we last didnt win. Always have done this. But this is the longest i can remember. And the most nearve shreddingly, cold sweatingly, beer spillingly, epic run we have been on. My shirt is minging. But, I will don it once more, on Sunday, and hopefully 3 more times after that, unwashed. I shall then wear it forever more, shall we achieve greatness.
Actually, i might wash it after that.