- Best of the Premier League gift ideas
- Latest boots for the festive season
- Golf, running and winter sport must-haves
- Gadgets, games and more in our bumper guide
So,
the countdown to Christmas is officially on. And for those last-minute
shoppers who haven't even begun to think about making a start with their
selection, fear not.
We've
got every box ticked here. Looking for something for a football-mad
friend? Check. Want to treat a loved one the latest golf gizmo? Check.
Need to kit out someone in the family so they can embark on the fitness
kick in the New Year? Don't worry, it's all here.
Here Sportsmail picks our must-have gifts for the festive season...
PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB-BY-CLUB GIFT IDEAS
It
can be quite cold in the stands at a football match during the winter
months. With Arsenal at home on Boxing Day against QPR, Gunners fans can
spread a little Christmas cheer with this bright red knitted jumper
that features a snowman's head on top of a football body.
The
words 'Dion Dublin' and 'Christmas album' are seldom seen in the same
sentence... until now, that is. This December, Aston Villa fans are
being treated to all their favourite festive hits, chosen personally by
former striker Dion. Perhaps this can become a thing... Liverpool fans,
how does 'Heskey's Hits' sound?
Burnley
What
more could you want for Christmas than a nice card from a loved one?
Well this year, Burnley fans will be able to purchase a Santa-branded
card, with tattooed knuckles to boot. How festive.
Chelsea
Ever
wished you were Diego Costa, pulling on a Chelsea shirt and heading out
on to the Stamford Bridge pitch? Well the club are making that dream
become a reality - sort of - with these Costa masks, just in time for
Christmas.
Crystal Palace
It
can get pretty chilly during the winter months, but Palace fans will be
able to keep their ears warm with this Pete the Eagle mascot hat. And
if that isn't enough Pete for you, we counted nine more items featuring
the Palace mascot on the website. Fill your boots.
Everton
You
know when you're sitting at home, and you get the urge to watch every
Premier League goal scored by Everton between the years 1992 and 2012?
Well, want no more. The Toffees' club shop have made dreams become
reality...so buckle up and enjoy the ride.
Hull City
One
for the 'Tiger Babes' out there. If you're fed up with those boring
‘bags for life’ you get in supermarkets, then why not treat yourself to a
'jute bag' from Hull City. According to the website, it's handmade, and
decorated with glitter, bows, and real Swarovski crystals!
Leicester City
When
you see Premier League footballers exiting the team coach before a
game, they're usually wearing a pair of headphones. This Christmas,
Leicester City's club shop are selling branded, wireless pairs to help
you look the part. You could even use them to listen to Dion Dublin's
Christmas album...
Liverpool
'This
Is Coffee.' We're sure that's not what the sign says at Anfield...? In a
humorous variation of the famous plaque from the tunnel, you could kit
out your kitchen with this trio of canisters for tea, coffee and sugar.
Manchester City
The
Rubik's Cube rose to fame in the 1980s, but remains popular today. In
fact, it's the world's top-selling puzzle game. So what better for Man
City fans, than to buy a club-themed Cube this Christmas? According to
the website, it provides a 'fascinating and difficult challenge', and
it's the 'perfect gift' this December.
Manchester United
Manchester
United struggled last season under David Moyes, and it seems that this
season, under Louis van Gaal, they won't win the league either. In fact,
you could say they're unable to hold a lead... Get it? Dog lead...
Forget it!
Newcastle United
The
weather in the north of England, famously, can be pretty wet. This
Christmas, Newcastle are enabling supporters to shield themselves from
the rain with umbrellas emblazoned with the club badge. Just don't put
it up during the game, because the person behind you won't be able to
see...
Queens Park Rangers
When
you think of Christmas, which animal springs to mind? For most, it'd be
a reindeer. Perhaps a turkey? Over in west London, it's a slightly
different scenario. In the club's festive range, you can pick yourself
up an 'Xmas Hedgehog' this year. Top work.
Southampton
Has
your other half been a Saint this year? If the answer is yes, perhaps
you'll treat them to a gift from the Southampton store over the festive
period. For the golf fans among you, this tin with tees, a marker and
pencil will come in handy for your next 18 holes.
Stoke City
Not
your typical Christmas gift, this one, but it's certainly handy. We're
sure there are many Stoke fans out there who enjoy a spot of DIY, so
what better than a tape measure with the club crest on? And after a hard
day's graft, you can take a sip from your Stoke City mug, and relax in
the bath with your Stoke City rubber duck.
Sunderland
It's
the perfect Christmas gift; a two-inch football figure of your
Sunderland hero. Hopefully you like Adam Johnson, Jack Colback or Craig
Gardner though, because it appears you can't buy any other players on
the Black Cats' website. Colback and Gardner are reduced to £2 each in
the lead-up to Christmas, so grab them while you can.
Swansea City
Who
doesn't love a nice Christmas jumper? We could have filled a separate
article just on the different varieties of jumpers on offer from each
club, but in the end we plumped for the Swans. They've got several
first-team players to model the festive knitwear, and they all look so
happy to be involved.
Tottenham
Why
have standard salt and pepper pots on your dining room table when you
can have a Spurs player set. According to the club's website, it's 'the
only time you will be happy to see Spurs in the middle of the table...'
West Brom
Other
Premier League clubs in this list have branched out away from football,
usually to the world of golf. West Brom have taken it one step further
though, with their branded snooker cue, available for £59.99 this
Christmas. Unfortunately, it's free delivery over £60, so perhaps you
could buy a 'Boing Boing Chocolate Bar' to make it up to the required
price.
West Ham
'Who
stole the silverware and where are they hiding it?' Last year, West Ham
created their own version of the popular board game Monopoly, and this
year it's the turn of Cluedo. No deaths involved though, just the theft
of that, er, famous Upton Park silverware.
THE BOOT ROOM
Adidas Messi 10.1
£180
What
the one things Lionel Messi has more of than goals? Boots (probably).
After making the feat of most goals scored in the Champions League his
own last month, the Barcelona looks hell-bent on breaking new ground
with his latest signature studs. The colourful adidas Messi mirosar10
are the SEVENTH set of exclusive boots released for the Argentina
superstar this year and carry a personal significance as they are
designed in homage to his childhood and upbringing in Rosario. The
insoles are printed with a map of Messi's home town Rosario. Also
highlighted is the Batallon pitch – an abandoned military base field
that the 27-year-old great once used to sneak onto through a hole in the
fence to play football with his friends. Expect these to be popular
with the younger generation.
Nike Mercurial Superfly CR7
£250
Well
you can’t have one without the other, can you? Ronaldo’s signature
boots are a rival to any. From a distance, the blacked-out design appear
to be no-nonsense. But on closer inspection, they are illuminated by
glitter spots – indeed, apt for the man who attracts lightbulb flashes
wherever he goes. And they are complete with Nike’s Dynamic Fit Collar
(which to your average fan in the stands, simply translates as a
‘sock-boot’).
Adidas 11Pro
£130
Made
with kangaroo leather, these are the boot of choice for midfielders
like Frank Lampard, David Silva, Gareth Barry, Fernandinho and Kevin
Nolan. They boast supreme fit and have been updated with a traditional
black theme in time for the festive fixtures.
Adidas Predator Instinct
£130
Predator
celebrated its 20th year on the pitch recently and these solar green
and blue boots are the latest edition to the legendary collection, famed
by the likes of David Beckham and Zinedine Zidane. Steven Gerrard is
the signature wearer in the Premier League – you can’t miss them!
Umbro UX-1 Concept
£150
Umbro
are back in the Premier League with Everton and Hull – and they are
showing their top-flight boot credentials with this impressive,
blacked-out concept design. The UX-1 sport a light and breathable
one-piece upper that features sleek webbing across the medial and
lateral areas to aid first touch. The lights are out, but most
traditional boot connoisseurs will give them a big thumbs up.
Nike Magista
£230
Dreaming
of a white Christmas? Debuted in the Premier League this weekend, Nike
have crafted the new shine through collection with the New Year in mind,
‘designed for players determined to shine through and make the most of
every opportunity in 2015’. Easily one of the best boots on the market…
but make sure you buy a brush to scrub off the mud!
Nike Elastico Superfly
£125
Made
for the street striker, the flyknit Elasticos place the foot closer to
the ground for small-sided football to aid speed and traction. A
must-have for any free-scoring 5-a-side soul.
PUMA evoSPEED 1.3 Boots
£155
Sergio
Aguero wears them. Need we say more? Well OK, then… the evoSpeed are
pioneered for fast players and are one of the lightest soft ground
football boots available with a smoother, lighter monolayer microfibre
upper for enhanced touch and feel. But, one more time, Sergio Aguero
wears them.
GOLF
TAYLORMADE RSi Irons
Following
on from the huge success of the 'Loft Up' series, TaylorMade have
released their most forgiving and powerful iron set yet. The theme is
'mis-hits happen' and every golfer will agree - in fact TaylorMade's
findings have revealed 76 per cent of shots are actually mis-hit. So
it's good news for the likes of Ryder Cup heroes Justin Rose, Jamie
Donaldson and Sergio Garcia who will bid for glory with these fine clubs
in their bag during 2015. They are the first set of irons to feature
FaceSlot technology which generates more consistent distance on
off-centre hits. Lower scores, for sure.
Nike Vapor Pro driver
The
weapon of choice for the world No 1. McIlroy was influential in the
development of the Vapor Pro, selecting a 460cc pear-shape profile -
identical to what delivered his awe-inspiring drives throughout his
remarkable 2014 season. The difference? This adds more stability and
speed through added flexibility across the face. Put simply, this driver
has no problem finding the fairway.
Nike Lunar Control 3 shoe
Again,
McIlroy has these. And again, it was feedback from the world No 1 that
helped construct this innovative golf shoe. White with electric green to
highlight the Flywire and Lunarlon technology, McIlory's shoes feature a
wider base for increased stability through the swing and to help
maintain contact with the ground for as long as possible through impact.
You can try them on for size at NikeTown in London to judge for
yourself.
Nike Hyperadapt StormFit Jacket
Just
because it's wet and cold, it doesn;t mean you should neglect the golf
course. And you should stay dry in one of these - this lightweight
jacket offers full range of motion to meet the demands of every golfer's
game and is 100% waterproof... even in the most demanding conditions.
PUMA SCRIPT CITY COOL CELL CAP
Every
kid wants to look as cool on the course as Rickie Fowler after the
young American's brilliant season. Rickie's signature flat-brim comes in
a range of colours and makes a great stocking filler.
ECCO BIOM HYBRID SHOES
We
could go on about how ECCO have revolutionised golf shoes with their
'spikeless' designs, but let's just let the picture do the talking. Oh
and the coolest man in golf, Freddie Couples, just happens to wear
them.
TITLEIST PERSONALISED GOLF BALLS
The
Pro V1 is the No 1 ball in golf and is used by the likes of Ian Poulter
and Bubba Watson, and you can now personalise them with a message.
Perhaps tell your wife 'I love you'... or if you're a little crueller
remind your brother 'you suck' every time he tees it up. Personalise a
dozen balls or more for free if you order before 8th December.
FOOTJOY RAINGRIP XTREME GLOVE
You
can't play golf at Christmas, right? Well, wrong actually. While
there's nothing worse than gripping a wet club through a soggy glove,
the solution comes via what is dubbed 'the world’s most technologically
advanced rain glove'. There is all sorts of technological wizadry
involved but perhaps the most impressive-sounding is the 'thousands of
tiny gripping "fingers" engaging with the grip to increase traction’.
PING G30 DRIVER
If
Bubba Watson’s ball-striking is anything to go by, you can’t go too far
wrong with a Ping driver. The latest big stick from the renowned club
manufacturer is the No 1 bestseller in the UK and has been causing
excitement with its ‘turbulator’ technology – grooves in the crown,
inspired by the aeronautics industry, which help reduce air drag and
thus increase swing speed, which means more distance. You won’t be able
to get one in pink like Bubba uses. But that’s probably a good thing.
MIZUNO CUSTOM WEDGE STAMP
Make
your clubs the envy of your mates by adding a personalised touch. Luke
Donald would surely have ‘Luuuke’ stamped on his – but what would you
put on yours? You can add 6 characters in any one of 12 different
colours. Just make sure your game is as flash as your clubs!
RUNNING
Nike Shield Flash Jacket
£350, Nike
Be
seen, stay seen. This jacket has been designed to defy to dark with a
vibrant glass-beaded exterior in a checker-dot pattern stays visible
and provides 360 degrees of reflectivity, enabling runners to keep
pounding the pavements as the days get shorter and the nights get
longer.
Nike Free 5.0
£130, Nike
To
meet the challenges of running in harsh, unpredictable winter
conditions, runners need footwear that will help keep them dry, warm and
visible. The Nike Flash Pack delivers water resistance and 360-degree
reflectivity.
adidas mi Energy Boost: Customisation (men’s and women’s)
£140, adidas
Bring
some of your own style to these comfortable running shoes. A wide
range of colour options let you fine-tune your look with fresh
combinations and distinctive hues. You can even finish off your look
with pride, by choosing a country flag lace jewel.
Karrimor Men's Duma Runing Shoe
Not
only do they look the part but these running shoes offer incredible
value. Designed with full foot flex grooves positioned throughout the
outsole, they promote a barefoot like stride.
Karrimor X Lite Reflective Jacket Mens
With
reflective panels and a mesh vent panel to the back for breathability,
this jacket is ideal for the dark, winter hours. Another bargain.
Karrimor Reflective Backpack
New Year, new you? Try running to work and store your stuff in this neat running bag.
WINTER WARMERS
The North Face Streif Ski Jacket
Hitting
the slopes anytime soon? Look the part with this waterproof, breathable
ski shell jacket… which has an adjustable, removable hood for added
flexibility.
Eider Alta Badia Ski Pant
Complete
the look with these slick strides. The Defender Inrider 2 fabric is
tear and abrasion resistant thanks to a double weave structure. Fancy.
Nike Hyperwarm Flex
£125, Nike
One
of the warmest and most flexible baselayer for athletes training and
competing in cold climates. You can get the matching tights (£110) too.
Nice and snug.
Karrimor Thermal Gloves
You
won't get frosty fingers with these thermal gloves, which are made from
super stretchy fabric to keep your hands extremely warm. And they boast
touch screen compatible fingers so you can use your smartphone on the
go.
GADGETS AND GAMES
TomTom Golfer GPS Watch
The
must have GPS golfing watch for this Christmas. Gives your precise
location and tracking from over 34,000 courses worldwide, so you don't
need to worry about any hazards.
GoPro HERO4 Black
The
most advanced GoPro yet, boasting ultra high-resoltuion professional
video with impressive 4K30 frame rates and capturing high-quality 12MP
photos at speeds of up to 30 photos per second. Perfect to capture and
record those unforgettable moments during an adventure.
New Garmin Vivosmart fitness band
High-tech
and intuitive wearable device designed to keep you active and monitor
your progress. It reminds you when it’s time to move after just one hour
of inactivity, as well as assigning daily goals based on your activity
level. No excuses to ignore that fitness plan then...
Osprey Kode 22 Rucksack
This
ski and board adaptable pack offers all-mountain versatility however
you ride with technical performance and user-driven functionality for
your backcountry adventures.
Xbox One... with FIFA 15
Many
footballers spend their downtime playing computer games with FIFA 15
their game of choice - just ask EA Sport's cover stars Lionel Messi and
Eden Hazard. This edition comes complete with every Premier League
stadium so you can create (or recreate) those classic moments from the
comfort of your couch. Back of the net!
FOOTBALL MANAGER 15
It's
the ultimate PC/Mac game for wannabe football managers. Guide Dagenham
& Redbridge from league Two to the Champions League, or splash the
cash in charge at Chelsea. But be warned: it's addictive!
BEST OF THE REST
'Some People Are On The Pitch' iPhone case
100
per cent unofficial, 'made by the fans for the fans', this stylish
phone case celebrates the commentary of the finest moment in English
football history... the moment when Sir Geoff Hurst fired home his
hat-trick to win the World Cup for England. Marvellous.
RS#2 Luxury Football Table
As
Foosball tables go, this one is pretty tasty. And it costs a few quid
too! This uber gool gift is available in a variety of different colours
and sleek designs, created by Spaniard Rafael Rodriguez. La Liga in your
living room.
£349.99, Dunlop
If
Foosball doesn't take your fancy, perhaps table tennis will. And
costing around the same price to your average computer console, this is
an ideal way to actively engage younger folk. Family entertainment
guaranteed... especially if the loser throws a tantrum!
England Home Test jersey
Get
in the mood for the upcoming Six Nations and feel like the players in
this replica Test jersey. It will come in handy for the World Cup later
next year too. That is unless you're a Scotland, Ireland or Wales fan... in which case, you won't want to be seen in this.
Slazenger V100 Cricket Set
And
don't forget there is a Cricket World Cup to look forward to in
February. Perhaps get in the spirit and pick up this brilliant little
gift set including a bat, stumps, bails, balls and carry case. Howzat!
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