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Manchester United 2015/16 shirt: United fans slam 'hideous' new adidas kit after leaked potential images hit Twitter

It was far from well received...

Wednesday 14 January 2015 18:34 GMT

The leaked 'new' Manchester United shirt (twitter.com/Viva_United7)

A leaked photograph of Manchester United's potential new adidas shirt for the 2015/16 season caused a stir on Twitter today, with supporters of the Old Trafford club almost in unison of their dislike for the new strip.

Adidas will replace Nike as United's kit suppliers as of the start of next season after signing a £750m deal last year. The German sportswear manufacturer previously made United kits from 1980 until 1992.

Manchester United summer signings - assessed

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Manchester United summer signings - assessed

Ander Herrera (£29million)

A long-term target for the club, Herrera finally arrived from Bilbao for nearly £30m, United’s first move of the window. The Spaniard has had a couple of injury problems of his own but, inexplicably if you ask fans, has not found favour under Van Gaal. The midfielder, classy on the ball and strong in the tackle, looks a good player whenever he plays, but has only started six Premier League matches. Hit or Miss? MISS

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Manchester United summer signings - assessed

Luke Shaw (£30m)

Struggled with fitness (and perhaps weight) issues at the start of the season, feeling Van Gaal’s wrath. Had to wait until the end of September to make his first start for his new team. Clearly talented the England teenager has grown in confidence and gained the confidence of his manager; Shaw is now a starter on the left when fit. HIT

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Manchester United summer signings - assessed

Marcos Rojo (£16m)

Another who has struggled with injury problems, Rojo has only started 10 matches this season. Has been inconsistent and erratic in his performances and has a long way to go to reach the level of the men he replaced, Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand. MISS

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Manchester United summer signings - assessed

Angel Di Maria (£59.7m)

The British record signing started his United career fantastically, looking like a player worth all the money that was paid for him. But sadly for the club he has picked up a series of injuries that have limited him to just 131 minutes of action since the end of November. United know they overpaid for him, but he will come good when fit. MISS

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Manchester United summer signings - assessed

Daley Blind (£14m)

When Blind started his first couple of games, fans and pundits wondered if the club had found a new midfield linchpin. But Blind was then injured and Michael Carrick returned in great form, leaving a those same fans and pundits wondering what the fuss over the Dutchman was about. His versatility will come in handy in the future, however. MISS

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Manchester United summer signings - assessed

Radamel Falcao (£6m loan)

The biggest disappointment of them all, Falcao arrived on an expensive loan deal that United are now hesitant of extending. The Colombian star has played well in spots, but he was bought for his goals and has produced just three of them in his 13 matches. Still far from full fitness or his very best, a permanent deal will not happen unless Monaco lower their £43m asking price, or the striker begins to find the kind of form that made him one of the world’s best. MISS

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The move ends Nike's 13-year association with the club.

Here's how United fans have reacted to the 'new' kit...

Radamel Falcao in United's current Nike strip (Getty Images)

Luke Chadwick with Nicky Butt wearing Umbro in 2001 (AFP/Getty Images)

Plenty of designs have began to already surface online for next season's Premier League kits, although, thankfully these disgruntled fans, many do turn out to be fakes.

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