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Kits Miscellany Posted on19th October 200917th May 2019

Replica Jerseys vs Supporters Jerseys

AuthorJohn Devlin

I encountered a curious phenomena when I purchased a shirt from New Zealand domestic side Youngheart Manawatu (what a great name!) who hail from the […] Read More

Kit Cupboard Posted on10th October 20095th May 2019

The Kit Cupboard – Football League Centenary Classic 1987

AuthorJohn Devlin

The Football League marked its 100th birthday in 1988 with a series of special events and matches. The celebrations kicked off in 1987 with the […] Read More

True Colours Posted on2nd September 2009

Umbro Blog

AuthorJohn Devlin

I was extremely flattered to be recently asked to contribute a blog for Umbro. My first posting has just been published and can be read […] Read More

Kit Review Posted on31st July 200917th May 2019

09-10 Kits Review – Part 4

AuthorJohn Devlin

 Wigan Athletic Home Kit 09-10 After just one year with Champion Wigan have switched to lower league kit specialists Vandanel – giving the company their […] Read More

Kit Cupboard Posted on27th July 20095th May 2019

The Kit Cupboard – Wolverhampton Wanderers Home Kit 1977–79

AuthorJohn Devlin

As with many kits in the 70s the Wolves Umbro home outfit during the second half of the decade went through only very subtle changes […] Read More

Kit Review Posted on9th July 200917th May 2019

09-10 Kits Review – Part 3

AuthorJohn Devlin

Sorry for the over-riding white theme in this latest batch of 09-10 kits… Arsenal Third Kit 09-10 First up is the new Arsenal third kit. […] Read More

Kits Miscellany Posted on30th June 200917th May 2019

New and old Umbro logos

AuthorJohn Devlin

I’ve noticed that the vast majority of 09-10 Umbro kits still feature the old elongated logo design whereas the new England kit (and it seems […] Read More

True Colours Posted on12th June 2009

09-10 Kits Review – Part 1

AuthorJohn Devlin

Its surprising how many new season kits have been launched already. Here are just four – more to follow over the next month or two […] Read More

International Kits Posted on5th December 20075th May 2019

The impact of England’s failure

AuthorJohn Devlin

It seems like England’s failure to qualify for Euro 2008 is upsetting more than just the country’s dedicated supporters. Long term kit suppliers Umbro have […] Read More

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