Terrace Talk : Akaar Amin - Lack Of Guidance

Terrace Talk : Akaar Amin - Lack Of Guidance

In the first of a new feature, we ask some of our favourite people within the football scene some VERY IMPORTANT life questions.

( Akaar by Eva Roefs )

First up is Akaar, co-founder of Lack Of Guidance, who are killing it right now.

My Rudi & Frank t-shirt gets funny looks whenever I wear it & they make the best clothes for people like me or everyone who could of gone pro if they wanted to but they didn't but still want to dress like they did. He's also hammered home his King of Amsterdam status by designing the recent issues of Fantastic Man magazine & is one half of new design agency AC Design with the best url - www.acnomilan.com 

 

What is your favorite football shirt design?

This season: South Korea 2023 Home Kit

All time: Celtic 2009/10 Away Kit (Long Sleeves)

 

Favorite ground?

I have to say Johan Cruijff ArenA. I can see it from my house.

 

The goal that is most memorable to you?

Robin van Persie's diving header against Spain.

 

Last football purchase?

A cobalt-blue vintage 1998 Holland Nike Rain Jacket with NEDERLAND on the back in orange lettering. Found it on Grailed for $60.

 

Half-time order? 

Just a beer.

 

Your favorite football moment/game?

Moment: Zidane headbutting Materazzi in the World Cup 2006 Final.

Game: Real Madrid getting their ass whooped by Ajax 1-4 in Bernabéu. (Champions League 2018/19)

( Zidane & Materazzi sculpture 'Coup de Tete' by artist Adel Abdessemed )

 

The most iconic football image for you?

Frank Rijkaard spitting in Rudi Völler's hair.

( Lack Of Guidance Frank T-Shirt )

 

The first boot you remember or bought?

My first football boots were Umbro's. 

 

Who was your soccer idol growing up?

First it was Batistuta, then it was Kluivert, after that it was Ronaldo, and then it was Kežman.

( Ronaldo at France 98 )

 

What football tv commercial has stayed with you?

My all time favorite is by Umbro, it's called Goal Posts. But I can't forget all the iconic Nike stuff, of course. Still haunts me to this day.

 

Favorite goal celebration?

Mateja Kežman.

 

Favorite footballer haircut/trend?

Vinnie Jones had some of the best hair cuts.

( Vinnie Jones when at Leeds United

 

Most memorable/weirdest football gift/collectible/trinket you’ve ever seen ?

My girlfriend gave me a football condom recently.

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