Evening Telegraph (First Edition)
Fans say club have scored with new Black Watch kit
DUNDEE have “knocked it out of the park” with their new Black Watch-inspired third kit.
That was the verdict of one supporter on social media after the club revealed their new look.
It continues the tartan theme that has run through this season’s kits and maintains Dundee’s long-standing partnership with armed forces charity SSAFA.
Black Watch tartan runs down the left-hand side of the shirt, which also features the regimental crest on the back along with the Latin motto “Nemo me impune lacessit” (No one provokes me with impunity).
From each shirt sold, £5 will be donated to SSAFA and the kit will be worn for the first time in the home fixture versus Motherwell on April 6, where representatives from SSAFA, veterans and their families will attend.
The initial response from Dundee supporters to their new third kit has been very positive.
Dens Park Choir said on X: “Dundee FC and third kits are a match made in heaven, consistently knock it out of the park.”
Another, using the name Tony Portales DSC, added: “That is absolutely stunning.”
The Sorare On A Budget account said: “My great-grandfather served in the Black Watch during the war. I always get Black Watch tartan when going to events in a kilt.
“There is no doubt I’m having this kit. The Black Watch has huge local significance in Dundee and surrounding areas, with near entire battalions wiped out at one battle in WW1.
“The local losses were massive. I’ll proudly sport this kit.”
Another poster, by the name of Dave, asked: “Possibly the best kit released by the club?”
While Dundee fan Shelley Stewart (@ShelStewar87) took to X to say: “Who’s cutting onions? Bloody love this amazing charity and that’s one beautiful strip.”