Manchester City’s latest design on the back of their 2024/25 jerseys have sparked a social media storm, with fans harshly criticizing the new shirt font.
The Premier League champions have introduced a custom typeface created in collaboration with musician Noel Gallagher, a lifelong City supporter.
The new font is based on Gallagher’s handwriting and will be used for player names and numbers on the team’s kits.
Despite its unique origin, the font has drawn comparisons to the often-criticized Comic Sans, leading to a flood of negative feedback from supporters.
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Man City’s new shirt font faces criticism
City’s decision to feature Gallagher's handwriting comes as part of their efforts to stand out with a distinct design. The new home kit, revealed last month, also includes the local "0161" phone code as part of its detailing, celebrating the city’s identity. However, the font's unpopularity has overshadowed other aspects of the kit.
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Fans have taken to social media to voice their displeasure, with comments such as: "The font on Man City’s kit is actually vile. Who allowed that?"
"The font on the back of the Man City shirts is awful." The reaction has been overwhelmingly negative, with many calling the design a “disgrace” and “shameful."
The new font will feature on the City kits for Champions League and domestic cup fixtures but will not appear in Premier League matches. Premier League regulations require clubs to use pre-approved fonts for their league games.
While City’s new design choice is intended to offer a personal touch, it seems to have missed the mark with fans, who are left debating whether this bold move was a step too far.
