Retro gone wrong

Who looks forward the day the new jersey is released? I can't be the only one that gets excited when this happens? Either way, that day was today. The Urawa Red Diamonds have unveiled the 2012 jerseys, all three of them (plus the goalkeepers jerseys). Yes that's right, this year we're going to have the usual home and away jerseys, but also a third alternative jersey.

The home jersey is something I'm not that fond of, but it might grow on me. With 2012 being the 20th year, a lot of J-League teams have gone "retro". Our jersey though is more "retro gone wrong". Something about just doesn't seem right, but like i said, I might grow on me (if i see it enough times).

The away (black & blue) and third (white & red) jerseys on the other hand, I do like. Yes it is similar to that of Juventus' pink "star" jersey and having an away jersey that is black and blue is similar to that of Manchester United but it's something different. The only thing I would change is possibly having black with a red diamond as the away colours (rather then blue), but overal I'm satisfied. 

I've mentioned to several people that I would give this season's jersey a miss, but after seeing the away jersey, I might be tempted to purchase one. Question is though, whos jersey should I sport? If Genki gets the number 9, it would have been an easy choice, but it looks as though he would remain in the 24. I'm tossing up between #3 Ugajin, #5 Takahashi, #7 Umesaki or #8 Kashiwagi? Must wait until the official numbers are released though. Your input/help is always appreciated!