When it came down to the presentation, the three adidas jerseys for the 2025/26 season had been carefully placed into boxes and were handed over to unwrap by the guests.
Huerter received the away one and asked if it was a goalkeeper’s top because it had long sleeves, so Josh and Leny explained how some outfielders preferred to wear these. Chandler was a fan of the striking black third shirt, recently released to much acclaim, and Fernandes enthusiastically regaled him with the history behind it, how Eric Cantona wore his collar up and the 1993/94 side was one of the most successful in our history.
The skipper expressed his pride at the redevelopment of Carrington, and how the facilities had been so well received by the squad, which set things up nicely for the delegation to make their way into the inner sanctum, where they would meet more of the players.
By now, NBA legend Brian Cardinal, formerly with Dallas Mavericks, was also in attendance to join the tour.
It was fascinating to see and hear the two groups interact, and you can bet there will be a lot of interest from the squad when the NBA does roll into town in 2027.
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