....for the lads. Today we launch an appeal to all our casual friends to send in their pics in their favourite gear. We plan to launch some proper posters soon and need some really good images to make them stand out.
Don't bother doing any nifty paintbrush eye blocks - we will ensure that every one's identity is protected (not because were doing anything illegal but because we respect your privacy).
If posing on a poster for other lads to pin up on their walls is a little too much on the effeminate side for you, then don't worry - we understand. However, if you want to be involved in this project then email your best pics to info@footballcasual.com and specify your forum username so we make sure you get creditied on the posters, if you want. Design suggestions can be put on the forum.

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The pride of every casual during the late 70's and early 80's were the Lois needle or jumbo cords - usually ranging in all sorts of colours and often modified by the owner to incorporate slits at the bottom of each leg to show off the trainers.
FootballCasual.com have it on good authority that they are set for a comeback this winter. Our friends over at www.80sCasualClassics.co.uk have given us exclusive news that after searching the world of retail high and low that they have managed to get themselves some limited stock of Lois Jumbo Cords which are due to hit their warehouse in Sept/Oct.
We anticipate that retro lovers of the 80s will love to get their hands on these much-sought after strides - so make sure you contact the guys over www.80sCasualClassics.co.uk and get your name down on the list!

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Sorry I haven't been around for bit - stuff to do and that. I will be posting more regular stuff soon. Just a quick post to promote a new blog launched by one of our forum regulars 'thedorf' who I rate as a good lad. If you love your gear and casual fashion then I suggest you pop along and give the lad a wave. He's currently on a Uniqlo buzz and he supports Everton. Dont hold his taste against him - Uniqlo actually are not too bad for some lines. As for Everton, well no-one's perfect.

If you think your blog is good enough to get out in the casual community then drop me a line at info@footballcasual.com and if I deem you worthy enough then I might just give you a plug.

TheDorf's Blog
http://thislife-thedorf.blogspot.com

Our Forum:
http://footballcasual.proboards49.com/index.cgi

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OTS have asked me to see if you casual types wouldn't mind filling out a survey for them? They want to know more about their core customer base - and is of course a blatant marketing plug.

However, they offered a sweetner of a year's free supply of OTS clobber for the lucky winner pulled out of a hat. Not quite sure what a year's supply means, but sounds tempting none the less.

Anyway, here's the bumph if you're interested....

We're all ears here at OTS HQ! Well, we are this week 'cos we've just compiled a succulent little survey for you to get your teeth into for us.

As all good surveys do, it concerns itself with your facts, opinions and likes and dislikes. . .I know some companies come out with a load of twaddle about caring about what their customers think and want, but we genuinely do, so now is your time to speak up.

Seeing as we value your opinion so much on the 29th February, we'll be lobbing all your names in the hat and one lucky randomly chosen winner will get a year's supply of FREE ONETrueSaxon clothing!

The survey should take you no more than 10 minutes, so it's worth you while. If you don't have time to do it or can't be bothered then feel free to forward this mail onto someone else.

The aim of the survey is to improve ONETrueSaxon and Good North as much as possible so it's worth you making your voice heard.

Only one entry per person. Soz

Here's the link.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=rm1hwl3wrXI79Lsf2Vh1sA_3d_3d

Good luck and more importantly. . .

Be Good
The Good People at Good North
www.goodnorth.com

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CLIP 1
Its important that people understand that Casuals are not Chavs. Casuals may have had a fashion influence on the original Chav culture but that's where it ends. Chavs are usually made up of kids who think they are 'hard' prancing about in McKenzie track tops and fake Burberry caps, terrorising OAPs and treat ASBOs as a qualification. This 'in-depth' BBC report examines the 'hoodie' culture. Highlights include the so-called 'drugs' on display (looks like a bag of Oregano to me), the kid sticking a cleaver in his elasticated tracky bottoms (he will regret that one day) and the poor woman trying to reason with them and their intellectual responses. "Its almost certain much of this Bravado is behaviour for the camera" - no shit Sherlock!


CLIP 2
We give Danny Dyer a hard time on here, some say justified, some say unfair. Either way it appears Mr Dyer can have a genuine sense of humour at times. Highlight is the random photographer who gets in the way of the shot - "Is that your nonce face?". Look out for the pink Lacoste polo - with collar up


CLIP 3
Lastly, one of the greatest films of all time is arguably Charlton Heston in the epic that was 'Spartacus'. The most dramatic scene is when all of the slaves one by one, stand up to declare 'I'm Spartacus' in a touching sign of unity. This however, is nothing like that.

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CLIP 1
Sometimes when I'm all home alone, I like to kick back and unwind, maybe open a beer - watch a film. Some men like to wear their wife's knickers and prance about in front of the mirror whilst she's at Sainsburys. In this lads case, he has an altogether more novel way of relaxing...


CLIP 2
Jeremy Kyle. What an absolute wank stain of a human being in my opinion. This man has made a career out patrionising the working classes and passing judgment like he's some fucking Messiah. Apparently the married presenter allegedly likes to perv and proposition young assistants. Anyway I picked this clip as the poor lad is turning to FV because he's probably realised he has the gayest dad in Birmingham and doesn't know how to deal with it. To top it all off he's being preached to by a bloke who is wearing more make up than his mum.


CLIP 3
Just a little reminder to those who hold any aspirations of keeping hold of (or even considering to buy) any Burberry gear with the nova check.

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Being a Football Casual is a costly business. Buying the best gear soon adds up. On the whole the top brands are not cheap. Sure, now and then you might stumble upon a pair of cords from Marks and Spencers for less than £20, or a nice cashmere jumper from GAP where the cut looks great and the finish top notch, but generally we are fairly brand driven people. It's the way we roll as the kids of today would say.

This brand-obsession has led to many scouring sites such as eBay to find an elusive bargain. That in itself is not an issue, why pay top whack if you cn get the item you want for a bargain price? However, all is not paved with gold in the world of eBay - believe it or not, some sellers do not sell genuine items. I hear gasps of shock and horror. Sorry to break it to you fellahs.

This thing of ours was built on wearing 100% genuine gear, it may not have been paid for legitimately, but none of it was snide. You would have got a slap from those in the know for wearing Jekyll gear. There is no place for snide gear. Its as simple as that - no ifs, no buts - DONT BUY ANYTHING SNIDE!

"So what shall I use eBay for?" I hear you cry. Well personally I tend to only use eBay for the following:

Elusive Trainers
Its very rare to find someone willing to go to such degrees as faking a pair of Grand Slams of Borg Elites - its too much effort. This to me is a strength area of eBay.

Vintage Items
eBay is a great way to track down those vintage items like a Pringle V Neck Jumper or Peter Storm cagoule - if you know what you're looking for you can quite easily unearth a vintage bargain.

International eBay
Some people have been enjoying a rich vein of form with the US version of eBay recently. This is because its easier to find vinatge Izod Lacoste gear there and also you get more bang for your pound versus the dollar when it comes to buying ranges like Faconnable - again its all about knowing what you're looking for.

That's it really. Occassionally a bit of genuine CP or SI will pop up - but unless you know what you're looking for I'd advise against buying it. Real shops are still the way to go for things like Burberry, Aquascutum, Lacoste, Ralph Lauren and Hackett. These are the most faked brands you're likely to find on eBay and it just ain't worth the risk.

Like Zammo from the now defunct Grange Hill...."Just Say No!"

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