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Kits Miscellany Posted on13th April 200917th May 2019

The intricacies of Umbro

AuthorJohn Devlin

Umbro’s new England kit has seen a return of minamlist aesthetics but for several seasons now their designs were getting ever more intricate. Complex constructions […] Read More

Kits Miscellany Posted on3rd April 200918th May 2019

Anyone read the Daily Mail?

AuthorJohn Devlin

In discussions with fellow kit fanatics I often refer glibly to “Daily Mail readers” who complain about clubs releasing new replica kits and being forced […] Read More

Kits Miscellany Posted on13th March 200918th May 2019

Nike kit designer interview – exclusive

AuthorJohn Devlin

It was a great honour for me to find out that the Nike football kit design team are fans of my True Colours books and […] Read More

Kits Miscellany Posted on24th January 200918th May 2019

Sheffield Wednesday Kits 1977–2011

AuthorJohn Devlin

Due to public demand I’ve decided to publish online the complete set of Sheffield Wednesday kits that I produced for TRUE COLOURS VOL 2 but […] Read More

Kits Miscellany Posted on29th December 200818th May 2019

Birmingham City Kits 1970–1980

AuthorJohn Devlin

Birmingham entered the 70s in the 2nd Division and sporting the simple blue shirts (with non-contrasting crew neck and cuffs), blue shorts and white socks […] Read More

Kits Miscellany Posted on27th December 200815th May 2019

The Great Bolton Shorts Mystery

AuthorJohn Devlin

Like many traditionalists I was pleased to see Bolton back in their familiar navy shorts this season after a few years in all white. However […] Read More

Kits Miscellany Posted on19th November 20085th May 2019

The return of the Liver-Bird?

AuthorJohn Devlin

You may remember an article I posted some time ago about the coincidence of Liverpool’s lack of league success and the omission of the classic […] Read More

Kits Miscellany Posted on14th November 20085th May 2019

Newcastle United discounted shirts

AuthorJohn Devlin

I visited the Newcastle Utd online shop today and couldn’t believe that they are currently offering 30% off their 08-09 away and third shirts. 30%!! […] Read More

Kits Miscellany Posted on9th November 20085th May 2019

Some People Are On The Pitch – Shirt Vote

AuthorJohn Devlin

I’m not sure how many of you are familiar with the truly excellent ‘Some People Are On The Pitch’ website (www.spaotp.com)…but its a great football […] Read More

Kits Miscellany Posted on19th October 20085th May 2019

Liverpool v Arsenal 1971 FA Cup Kits

AuthorJohn Devlin

Ever wondered why in years gone by you often found two clubs battling it out in an FA Cup semi final or final both in […] Read More

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