QPR Kit History
Posted by John Devlin
At last, I’ve finished the QPR kit history from 1976 to date.
You can find it here.
Aberdeen Home Kit 1982-84
Posted by John Devlin
For me one of the best kits from the early 80s was Ipswich’s all blue adidas outfit with non-contrasting V-neck/cuffs and white pinstripes. North of the border Aberdeen wore a red version that definitely rivals Ipswich’s kit for class and elegance. It also accompanied the Dons in their most successful era where they broke the Old Firm dominance of the Scottish game. Thanks to Alex Ferguson’s management and a superb set of players they won the League in 83-84, the Scottish Cup (82-83, 83-84) and of course the European Cup Winners Cup triumph over Real Madrid (82-83). All in this simple yet smart kit.
Worn in: The unforgettable 2-1 win over mighty Real Madrid in the 82-83 season.
Worn by: Gordon Strachan, Willie Miller, Alex McLeish and Mark McGhee.
England Away Kit Review
Posted by John Devlin
In anticipation of the kit’s first taste of action this Wednesday, I’ve just posted a review of the new England away kit. You can read it here: http://www.truecoloursfootballkits.com/articles/england-away-kit-review
New Scotland adidas kit
Posted by John Devlin
OK, now I’m excited!!!
New kit being unveiled today…
09-10 Championship Kits
Posted by John Devlin
Just started adding the 09-10 Championship to the main 09-10 kits page.
You can view them here: http://www.truecoloursfootballkits.com/09-10-kits
09-10 Premier League kits
Posted by John Devlin
At last! Bar the odd pair of change shorts/socks here and there I’ve finished the 09-10 Premier League kits (just in time for 10-11!). Sorry its taken so long – you can view them all here: http://www.truecoloursfootballkits.com/09-10-kits
Championship to follow very shortly on the same page.
Blog-ette
Posted by John Devlin
I’m running out of time again as usual but I just wanted to point you in the direction of a couple of links.
Firstly, I was very flattered to be interviewed by those good people over at football-shirts.co.uk. They asked me some great questions (which I hope I answered frankly!) and gave me some ideas for new features on my site. You can read the interview at:
http://www.football-shirts.co.uk/fans/john-devlin_6013
Secondly, Umbro have just posted a short piece I wrote for them on the new England kit and how it ties in with Umbro’s rejuvenation as a brand. You can read it here:
http://blog.umbro.com/2010/02/12/england-away-brand-new-thinking/
I will be posting a full review of the England kit on my site very shortly. Its been really interesting reading everyone’s views on my earlier page. There’s some really good points there. I must say I was expecting a dubious response at first that would grow into more approval but so far the reaction has been very positive.
New Scotland kit will be worn for the first time on 3rd March so expect a full review of that as well!
Thanks also to all of you who have commented on your favourite PL and England past kits. I will be gathering the results and presenting it in an article soon. I also have some very exciting news on a similar project…
I aim to finish the 09-10 PL kits soon as well, along with adding Championship outfits (fronts only though I think) along with completing the QPR page and starting a World Cup kits page.
Finally thanks for the help on the Notts County kit I was tracking down.
Right off to Southend vs Tranmere now – before hopefully catching the Southampton vs Portsmouth match! Should be interesting…
Notts County Kit Research SOS
Posted by John Devlin
I’m trying to track down a decent pic of Notts County’s away kit from the 93-94 season. It was a Matchwinner kit with a pale blue shirt with a mottled white and navy pattern. I have a good picture of the shirt but am struggling on the shorts and socks. If anyone could help me out I’d be really grateful!
You can contact me by clicking here.
Thank you!
Visit to Umbro article
Posted by John Devlin
I’ve just posted an article about my recent visit to Umbro (not the new England away kit yet though of course!).
Click here to read it.
Poll: Favourite England Kit Ever
Posted by John Devlin
While we’re on the subject of polls, John suggested voting for the best England kit ever. I’ll try and get some illustrations up to remind everyone of the nation’s kits over the years but for now, just from memory what were the best and worst England kits in your opinion?
For me, the best without a doubt is the current home kit – an absolute classic in my view. The worst has to be the 92-93 pale blue third kit with the large ‘cartoony’ lion print. Although I have to say I wasn’t fond of the 94-95 away kit either – very dark red with a really floppy collar!
