Kit designers have one of the most impossible jobs going I reckon.
"Make it like the old kits"
*inserts 1986/87 collar*
"Make it more modern"
*inserts pattern inspired by club's new stadium location*
"Looks crap that."
Already lives and settled in London, plays when fit for them, and have finished above us for last 3 seasons.
No big deal if he stays, certainly not worth heads falling off.
I imagie his wife/Family are very settled and loving life in London, so...