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Kit Cupboard Posted on24th January 201017th May 2019

Huddersfield Town Charity Kit 2009-10

AuthorJohn Devlin

There’s been loads of special charity shirts worn by clubs in the past few years. I’ve referred to a few of the higher profile ones […] Read More

Kit Cupboard Posted on23rd January 201017th May 2019

Southend United Home Kit 1985-86

AuthorJohn Devlin

At first glance this kit may seem nothing out of the ordinary but there is an interesting story behind it. In the mid-80s (the height […] Read More

Kit Cupboard Posted on23rd January 201017th May 2019

Manchester City Third Kit 1972-73

AuthorJohn Devlin

This kit could be considered a myth-buster on two counts; firstly it proves that third kits were as common decades ago as they are now […] Read More

2009–10 Kits Posted on17th January 20106th May 2019

09-10 Away Kits – Its Black and White

AuthorJohn Devlin

I’ve been working on the 09-10 kits for the site and although I’ve already mentioned the overload of black/dark navy away kits this season I […] Read More

True Colours Posted on13th January 2010

New article for Umbro blog

AuthorJohn Devlin

Umbro have just posted a new article I wrote for them entitled ‘Kits with a Conscience’ that looks at the different ways football shirts are […] Read More

Kit Cupboard Posted on13th January 20106th May 2019

France Home Kit 1980-82

AuthorJohn Devlin

For me, this is one of the classic kits of all time. Adidas were certainly enjoying a golden age in the early 80s – especially […] Read More

True Colours Posted on6th January 2010

Two recommended sites

AuthorJohn Devlin

There’s nothing better than reading about a club’s kit history according to its supporters. Although I (and others around the web) do my best to […] Read More

Kit Cupboard Posted on2nd January 20106th May 2019

Leeds United Third Kit 1970-71

AuthorJohn Devlin

Everyone associates Leeds United today with the colour palette of white, yellow and blue. But back in the 60s and early 70 the club employed […] Read More

Adverts & Catalogues Posted on31st December 200915th May 2019

Newcastle Away Kit 1995-96

AuthorJohn Devlin

Much of the debate generated from Philip Marriot’s excellent article on the site concerning Newcastle away kits over the years (read it here) has commented […] Read More

True Colours Posted on24th December 2009

Happy Christmas

AuthorJohn Devlin

Just a quick to note to wish all visitors to the site a very Merry Christmas and a very prosperous New Year. Thanks to everyone […] Read More

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