Football fans will gladly endure the weather to back their club, but standing pitchside in driving wind and rain isn’t always part of the ideal experience. With this in mind, we’ve uncovered a bargain that could make matchdays considerably more comfortable for Manchester City, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur fans.
Loungewear brand Oodie, renowned for its oversized, wearable blankets, has unveiled its Easter sale where the Aston Villa Outdoor Jacket is slashed to £55.60 from £139. This delivers a saving of £83.40 but is the last chance for shoppers to secure the jacket as the designs are due to be discontinued.
The coat boasts a super-soft fleece inner lining to retain warmth, whilst the water-repellent outer helps keep supporters dry when the weather inevitably deteriorates. It also includes extra-large pockets perfect for storing matchday essentials such as snacks and gloves.
The jacket showcases Aston Villa’s traditional claret and blue colourway, complete with the team emblem printed on both the front and inner lining. A subtle quilted pattern lends it a timeless puffer-jacket appearance, so it wouldn’t seem out of place beyond the stands either.
Alongside Aston Villa, Oodie has also discounted its Manchester City Outdoor Jacket and Tottenham Outdoor Jacket. Both styles share the same practical features as the Aston Villa jacket and are down to £69.50 (was £139), reports Birmingham Live.
For football supporters who’d rather watch the action from their sofa, Oodie has slashed the price of its Manchester City Sherpa Blanket as well. It’s now £34.50 (was £69), offering shoppers a 50% saving,
The brand’s Easter sale features reductions across selected bestselling items like the Oodie Original at £39 (was £65), which remains a customer favourite due to its incredibly soft, generously-sized design that’s ideal for relaxing at home. There are also comfortable dressing gowns available, including a pink swirl robe cut to £56.25 (was £75).
Meanwhile, those wanting to enhance their sleeping arrangements can purchase weighted blankets, now £76.30, reduced from £109. They’re frequently commended for helping to boost sleep quality and alleviating anxiety.
Beyond Oodie, sport retailer Fanatics is offering hefty discounts on this season’s Man City Home Shirt and Man City Away Shirt, both of which are down to £63.75 (was £85). Similarly, the Aston Villa Official Store is knocking up to 55% of this season’s kits, with the Aston Villa Home Shirt and Aston Villa Authentic Home Shirt now £38.50 (was £85) and £54 (was £120) respectively.
Returning to Oodie; while the Aston Villa Outdoor Jacket is yet to receive any reviews yet, similar products such as the Man City Outdoor Jacket have earned high praise.
“Warmest jacket I’ve ever owned,” one buyer said. “I now own four in all different designs. Best can’t recommend enough.”
Someone who purchased the black leopard print version said: “Best coat I’ve ever bought for my wife. She’s very pleased with it. Warm, stylish, lovely fit. Wouldn’t be without it.”
However, a mixed review reads: “I love my Oodie coat, and it is warm and comfortable [but] the hood is very big with no string to tighten.”
On a more positive note, this Oodie fan said: “The coat, errr ma gaaad the warmth. I’m a typical ‘hate to be cold’ human and wear half a dozen layers in winter, yet all I’ve needed to wear is a thin long-sleeved top underneath, and I’ve still been really warm.”
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