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Fame Burst

Sunderland fans driven to drink after pink and purple kit is revealed for 2016-17 season – The Sun

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Mason Cooper

Updated on March 22, 2026

SUNDERLAND might have lost their north-east bragging rights already after their awful bright pink and purple kit was revealed.

The Mackems – inspired by mastermind manager Sam Allardyce – escaped the Premier League drop last season when the odds were stacked against them.

 Sunderland's new away shirt is a hellish blend of pink and purple stripes

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Sunderland's new away shirt is a hellish blend of pink and purple stripesCredit: Twitter

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And their dream season was completed when arch rivals Newcastle slipped down into the Championship.

However, the Black Cats might not be able to swan around town gloating for much longer after their outrageous pink and purple Adidas kit was released.

 Sunderland's New Away Kit is an awkward blend of pink and purple stripes

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Sunderland's New Away Kit is an awkward blend of pink and purple stripesCredit: Twitter @Sunderland
 Sunderland's kit has driven one fan to drink and could even cheer up Newcastle

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Sunderland's kit has driven one fan to drink and could even cheer up NewcastleCredit: Twitter @the_voice_666

Italian striker Fabio Borini was the unlucky man selected to show-off the striped strip in front of a similarly garish background.

And dedicated fans have already been driven to drink after getting stuck with the stinker of a shirt for the upcoming 2016-17 season.