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Mark Pirie

Airdrie fans react to shock third kit reveal and bizarre Simpsons-themed launch

A bold new colour and a Homer Simpson aided launch earned a mixed response from Airdrie fans after the new third kit was revealed last night.

A teaser from The Simpsons was shared last night on the Diamonds' Twitter before a cartoon design showing Thomas Robert and Griffin Sabatini styling a yellow strip.

The eye-catching top, shorts and socks, produced by Umbro and FN Teamwear, would look at home in Springfield as well as on the pitch in Monklands.

The controversial design has earned both praise and scorn from supporters ahead of the League One campaign.

After the reveal, one fan was delighted stating it "looks cool" and another calling the alternate strip "lovely."

On Facebook, the bold choice was praised as a "belter" and another added they "actually loved it" despite the surprising changes.

Thomas Robert models the surprising new kit (Stuart Mathie)

However, you can't please everyone, with one punter dubbing it "diabolical" and quizzed "are we Alloa?" before jokingly adding "if we win games though then it can stay."

Another added: "I think I'll only really like it after we win a game wearing it."

The Diamonds had previously worn similar colours in the 1980's but have traditionally played in white, red or black.

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