Hit or miss? Wrexham fans give opinions on new third kit
On Thursday (July 31), the club, along with Macron and United, revealed the club's 2025/26 third kit - a striking tribute to the Welsh community in Patagonia on the 160th anniversary of the first settlers' arrival.
Inspired by the flag of Y Wladfa, the Welsh settlement in Argentina, the new design celebrates the enduring cultural ties between Wales and Patagonia - home to the largest Welsh-speaking community outside of Wales.
The kit launch was accompanied by a new short film from Wrexham AFC and United, featuring two choirs - one perched on a cliff in Wales, the other in Patagonia - singing 'Yma o Hyd' ('We're still here'), a Welsh folk anthem of resilience and pride.
Many fans got in touch to share their views on the new kit with us this week.
Thomas Jones said: "Looks like the Pumas rugby kit."
Pauline Vickers told us: "Not for me! Yes I get the 'historical' reference before anyone says!"
Laurie Carruthers added: "I like the sentiment of the design but it looks like pyjamas. Video was brilliant though."
Derek Roberts said: "Horrible, looks washed out."
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Darren Wilson said: "Blue?! That's for Chester."
Others were a little more pleased by the new kit.
Richard Morris said: "It's a great nod to other Welsh settlements with Patagonia the most prominent."
Rufus Roberts said: "History always tells a story - you all know the rest!"
Zoe Jones told us: "Nice to have a connection with the Welsh settlement in Patagonia."
Dean Owen said: "I'm a Swansea Jack resident in Wrexham and I think it's fantastic. I wish the Swans had had the nerve to do this in recognition of Patagonia and if Wrexham fans cannot get behind that then words fail me!"
Mark Galloway added: "A clever bit of marketing trying to tap into a football-mad country. These boys are money making machines. It is Global Reds now not just little Wrexham."
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