Is this the smart way to follow a football club? Manchester City release bizarre wristband that they claim will keep fans in the loop… for £80
- Man City have released a wristband to allow fans to keep up to date with the club
- City supporters can buy sky blue device called Fantom from Monday for £80
- The club released a video of fans wearing the bands and giving their thoughts
Manchester City have released a wristband to allow fans to keep up to date with the club instantly.
City’s Fantom claims to be ‘the world’s first football smartband’ and supporters can buy the sky blue device for £80.
The wristband informs fans on the countdown to kick-off, live match details and breaking news as well as giving them the chance to have their say and play quizzes.
Man City have released a wristband to allow fans to keep up to date with the club instantly

The club released a video of fans wearing the bands and giving their thoughts on the concept
The club released a video of fans wearing the bands, which will also track supporters’ spending habits, and giving their thoughts on the new concept.
One fan said: ‘It keeps you much closer to the club, you get instant news, stats and information about the club.’
Another added: ‘It’s here in an instant on your wrist, you don’t have to get your phone out of your pocket.’

Supporters can buy the informative sky blue device called Fantom from Monday for £79.99
While another supporter said: ‘The best thing I’ve ever seen from Manchester City, brilliant.’
The introduction of the new technology has also created a reaction on social media.
One Twitter user wrote: ‘They are so try hard it’s not even funny anymore.’
While another added: ‘£80 for free news… what a joke.’
One Tweet read: ‘Awful idea. Why not have updates through smart watch or an app? Creating another piece of tat for people to wear. What’s the point?’



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