Ajax website crashes due to demand for Bob Marley shirt
The Amsterdam based side's website is now using a queuing system to access the site due to massive global demand for the new third shirt.
One of the worst kept secrets this summer was the plan for Ajax Amsterdam to release a Bob Marley tribute shirt as part of their 2021/22 portfolio with countless leaks emerging online.
Rise up this mornin’, smile with the rising sun.
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) August 20, 2021
Introducing our new 21/22 third jersey, inspired by our collective love for @BobMarley and his Three Little Birds. pic.twitter.com/YiPUS7AR19
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Reggae star Marley's 'Three Little Birds' has become something of a club anthem for the Dutch side with the track getting a regular airing before games at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
The Adidas produced (released in conjunction with the Marley Estate) shirt went on sale on Friday morning with the reaction surprising many with the official Ajax site having to briefly issue a queuing system on the official club website to satisfy the high volumes of traffic with fans anxious to get their hands on one of the Marley tribute shirts.