By plano 
Alright so here’s how it went down today. Woke up thinking about those old Monaco jerseys from like six, seven years back. You know the classic red with white stripes? Yeah those. Still got mine tucked in a storage box somewhere.
Digging the Old Stuff Out
First thing – went straight to the garage. Started shoving boxes around like a crazy person. Dust flying everywhere. Took me almost an hour just to find that plastic bin labeled “Footy Stuff”. Opened it up and boom, right on top. The 16-17 home jersey. Still bright red, no fading. Kinda surprised honestly.
Shook it out – still smelled faintly like old fabric softener. Held it up. Felt thicker than I remembered. The collar’s that classic crew neck, tight fit. Sponsor logo? Fly Emirates. Feels kinda glued on? Like plasticky, but stuck down solid. Held up okay after years in the bin.
Setting Up the New One
Grabbed the newer one – this season’s replica. Ordered it online a few months back. Came in a fancy little bag, all crisp and folded neat. Took it out. Immediate difference? The color. Newer red looks… sharper? Or maybe just brighter under the kitchen light.
Put ‘em both side by side on the floor. Old one vs new one. Like seeing cousins who don’t really hang out anymore.
Playing Spot the Difference
Got down on my hands and knees like an idiot. Peered real close.
- Collar Drama: Old one? Plain crew neck. New one? Got this weird little V-notch thing sewn into the front. Almost like they tried to be fancy but half gave up. Weird choice.
- Fabric Feel: Rubbed the old jersey between my fingers. Thick. Rougher weave. New one? Smooth. Almost silky feeling. Lighter for sure. Dunno if I trust it to last as long.
- Sponsor Situation: Fly Emirates is still the sponsor, alright. But on the new jersey? The logo feels different. Less like thick plastic, more like… printed dye? Integrated into the fabric smoother. Less chance of peeling, maybe.
- Crest Clash: The club badge. Old one was stitched on. Like proper embroidery you can feel bumps on. New one? Feels heat-pressed. Flat. Clean looking, sure, but kinda soulless? Miss the texture.
- Fit Check: Held both up against me in front of the hallway mirror. Old medium feels snugger, tighter across the chest. Arms shorter. New medium? Slightly looser fit. Like they added a tiny bit of breathing room. Feels more… t-shirt like? Less “performance” if that makes sense. The tag still says Medium for both though. Classic football jersey sizing mystery.
The Bottom Line After Staring Too Long
Honestly? They’re both Monaco red. Both got the stripes. But the vibe? Totally different. The old one feels like a proper football shirt – sturdy, a bit stiff, made for shouting on the stands. The new one? It’s lighter, smoother, comfier. Feels more like casual wear. Like wearing a normal shirt.
Is the new one “better”? Depends. Wanna feel tough? Go old school. Wanna lounge about? New one wins. Simple as that really. My knees hurt now from kneeling on the laminate floor. Lesson learned: next time, use the damn table.