West Bromwich Albion have a new mascot. It’s not a lion, or a tiger, or an eagle, or a shark, it’s… a boiler.
The Championship club unveiled the combi boiler with arms, legs and a cap to the home crowd on Saturday, ahead of their 2-1 defeat to Bolton.
Fans were quick to dub him “Boiler Man” – although his real name is actually Colin the Combi. No, honestly.
He exists as a result of a new sponsorship deal between the club and Ideal Boilers.
Everyone expected the company logo to be splashed on the front of the Baggies’ blue and white striped shirts, but no one saw Boiler Man coming.
Fans can’t get enough of Boiler Man
Which is why social media erupted with confused delight when he strolled out onto the Hawthorns pitch.
How have I only just seen this
Meet West Brom’s new mascot… yes, it’s a boiler with legs, wearing a cap. I kid you not. I love this season already
#WBA pic.twitter.com/zOYCIU1wl1
— Jules Breach (@julesbreach) August 4, 2018
"What are your mascots then?"
"Ours is a fox"
"We have a tiger"
"Lion. You?"
"Oh… ours is just a combi boiler with legs" pic.twitter.com/HpRFmgP2ye— Sean (@wolves_1990) August 4, 2018
Fans of the main West Brom mascot, Baggie Bird, need not worry – he’s still the club’s official mascot.
It’s just he now has a friend who can keep him warm at night.
Here are some more of the best reactions to Boiler Man’s bizarre existence…
Sky Sports’ disgust
Listen to the disgust in sky sports about West Brom’s new mascot. A boiler. A boiler. A boiler John. #SkySports #ssn #westbrom #boiler pic.twitter.com/EROhLYzAnR
— Mark Thomson (@MarkDThomson201) August 5, 2018
Lost for words
West Brom have a boiler as a mascot. A fucking boiler. He is called Colin the Combi. I am honestly lost for words #bwfc #wbafc
— Josh Barber (@GingersFinest) August 4, 2018
Protect Colin the Combi at all costs
The West Brom boiler mascot pic.twitter.com/UOj6btlgB6
— Major Fraud (@JoeStephenson96) August 4, 2018
“Literally a combi boiler on legs”
Thinking about it, the best thing about the West Brom boiler mascot is that it is literally a combi boiler on legs. No googly eyes. No cheery smile. No cartoon eyebrows. Cannot wait to see it doing the Remembrance Day memorial with the lads.
— A Hench Wench (@ChristinaMcMc) August 5, 2018
What a sight it'll be when the West Brom boiler mascot has to observe a minute's silence like these lads. pic.twitter.com/kxhiAegQxd
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) August 5, 2018
Best moment of the season already
West Brom having a Boiler as a mascot is the highlight of the year. Might as well jib the entire season off, nothing is going to top that. pic.twitter.com/VLupet2Oic
— Ste Hoare (@stehoare) August 4, 2018
Colin v Kingsley
Right let’s settle this once and for all.
Who’s better?
LIKE – Partick Thistle mascot
RT – West Brom boiler pic.twitter.com/ef2XirUNr0— Andy Gate (@GateAndrew) August 4, 2018
West Brom announced their partnership with Ideal Boilers in May, following their relegation from the Premier League.
The club signed a two-year deal with the firm that will see Ideal be their kit sponsor for the 2018/19 and 2019/20 seasons.
Here’s Colin dancing in all his glory…
Show me a better mascot than West Brom's Boiler Man and I'll show you a liar. pic.twitter.com/liNGzcJjGb
— Ben Coles (@bencoles_) August 4, 2018
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