** GEAR UP - Clan Gear **

Openside, are you openside11 on Sportguru?

Yes indeed

Not a fan of the inaugural season stuff on the back either, but the front looks great. Well done guys.

PS: That's my first post on here -  the forum looks great. I reckon the rugbynetwork one can be decommissioned and connachtfans.com redirected to this site.

PPS: If the rugbynetwork site is removed, is there any way to copy over the "Neil Francis is a w****r" thread? That one needs to live on 

Nice look to the "Clan" id. Not a fan of the "Inagural" tag. As a supporters group we should be focused on Connacht Rugby and not at the launch of an official supporters group.

I'll wait for a version without this tag before purcahsing. Pity.

Nice look to the "Clan" id. Not a fan of the "Inagural" tag. As a supporters group we should be focused on Connacht Rugby and not at the launch of an official supporters group.

Valid thoughts, Fud, but the reality of the situation is that we DO INDEED have to promote the Clan as a "brand," if you will, during the infancy of our existence.  Once the club is established and has hundreds upon thousands of ACTIVE members, we'll be able to do exactly what you've said -- focus more on promoting Connacht Rugby.

Nice look to the "Clan" id. Not a fan of the "Inagural" tag. As a supporters group we should be focused on Connacht Rugby and not at the launch of an official supporters group. I'll wait for a version without this tag before purcahsing. Pity.

Agree with that. After all this is connacht rugby and for most clan members i hope this is not a one year plan with them. Id be there HC or not.

And for what it's worth, not EVERY t-shirt design is for EVERY person.  The designs that are to come will probably appeal to you more, and less to others.  We're not under the delusion that everyone will fall in love with every design we produce.  Just buy what you like, and opt out of what you don't, and everything will work out splendidly for all involved.

Well personally I can't wait to show my grand-children the very first Connacht Clan hoodie, with the Inaugural Season on the back. Born out of the ICRSC, who marched on Lansdowne to save Connacht Rugby, made up entirely of fans, and brought about by hard work from both Connacht Rugby and people like Leighton, we're not going anywhere soon, and we certainly are not band-waggoners!

No reason why we shouldn't be proud of the Connacht Clan as a separate entity to Connacht Rugby. They are different things and celebrating the first season of the Connacht Clan is definitely a great idea, and it takes absolutely nothing away from supporting Connacht Rugby!

That's very well said, Diom.  Thanks for setting that straight in our minds.

I would agree with those sentiments Diom.

Okay, guys...the committee has decided on prices for these pieces, and I must say they are most reasonable.  They are both nice, high-quality, heavy-duty garments that will hold up well (unless you like to intentionally abuse your clothing)

The t-shirt will sell for €12
The hoodie will sell for €30

Again, we'll have them available for purchase this Saturday on Eyre Square before we march up to The Sportsground.

Nice idea with the tees and hoodie. Great for getting the word out on the Clan. At least people will be asking questions about it.

Nice idea with the tees and hoodie. Great for getting the word out on the Clan. At least people will be asking questions about it.

Exactly.  That's one of the things we hope these accomplish.

I'll be picking up one of those Hoodies on Saturday for sure

Moooooo

Will there be a chance for online purchasing at some point?

Will there be a chance for online purchasing at some point?

Yes indeed...hopefully very soon, and as supplies are available.