Often voted the greatest ever England kit... this is a summary of the various versions of the 1980-83 Admiral home kit.

#england #admiral Admiral Sports #footballkit history #footballshirt #footballkit

This is a great read - if you're a Scottish fan I urge you to order one...plus it's got my top 10 Scottish kits of all time feature in it too!

This is NOT a #ChatShirt ... This is just a tribute.

... To Kitscene ... & John Devlin

Get it here: kitscene.com

🙌 The response to Issue 1 has been unbelievable.. thanks to each and every person that has ordered!

After selling out overnight we have checked stock and made a few extra copies available at kitscene.com so get in there quick!

My new book Double Diamond (out Aug 12) tells the story of Umbro’s central role in football and sportswear over 100 years.

In 🧵 below, some of the key stories and link to a sample chapter and pre-order…

99 fans attended the first QPR FC Football Programme & Memorabilia Fair at the club since 1986. A great turnout to raise funds for #foreverrs the former players managers & coaches association. Thanks to all who joined us Andy Evans Programme Monthly & Football Collectable Frank Atkinson retroQPR Les Easterbrook

Kitscene // Issue 1

⭐ Reebok Reborn?
☑️ Newcastle x adidas
♦️ 100 years of Umbro
👕 90s kits
👀 ... and more!

🗣️ Now on general sale

📖 In print
🔽 In digital

👉 kitscene.com

The fabric of football in full colour.

Really looking forward to going along to this QPR programme & memorabilia fair on Sunday.

I'll be taking a few of my books and QPR kit prints to sell as well! If you're going, come and say hello!

#qpr

Final kit from last week's Umbro posts... one for Fearless In Devotion- WREXHAM AFC podcast no doubt still celebrating a 2nd consecutive promotion for Wrexham. Here's their home kit from 1974–75.

#umbro #WrexhamAFC

We're recording episode 4 of The Devil Wears Pelada this weekend, and we'll be reviewing LOADS of recently launched national team kits... but using only three words each.

Want to review a shirt in similar fashion? Leave us a comment below...

Had a wonderful night at Umbro 100: Sportswear x Fashion exhibition at Ambika P3, University of Westminster. Thanks to &AlexDIreland for the great company! Good to meet up with Halcyon Publishing too.

It runs until 28 April - highly recommended

#umbro100
Umbro Westminster Menswear Archive

Last one...and its for my pal Gavin Gavin Haigh

The silky, silver sophistication of Newcastle United's away kit, 1983-86.

Umbro 100: Sportswear x Fashion #umbro100 #newcastleunited

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Westminster Menswear Archive

One for Simon Curtis

The restrained elegance of Man City's 1982–83 home kit (unsponsored version worn 1981–82)

Umbro 100: Sportswear x Fashion #umbro100 #manchestercity

Umbro Westminster Menswear Archive

One for PTFC Vintage

Partick Thistle home kit 1978–79 (don't think it was worn after that?) Always a pleasure to illustrate a Partick kit.

Umbro 100: Sportswear x Fashion #umbro100

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Westminster Menswear Archive

One for Harry Dennison

Another fantastic kit - Wolverhampton Wanderers home 1977–79 with its unique diamond taping style.

Umbro 100: Sportswear x Fashion #umbro100 #wolves

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One for Andy Hall

Bolton Wanderers away kit 1977–81 (as worn vs Blackburn in 1978 – with home kit's navy shorts)

Umbro 100: Sportswear x Fashion #umbro100 #boltonwanderers

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Westminster Menswear Archive

One for Chris at KitblissNZ ⚽👕

Liverpool home 1982–85 - a real beauty!!

Umbro 100: Sportswear x Fashion #umbro100 #LIVERPOOL

Umbro Westminster Menswear Archive

One for Andy B CP1905 🦅⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🟰🟰❤️💙🟢⚪️

A Crystal Palace classic....home 1976-77

Umbro 100: Sportswear x Fashion #umbro100

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One for Anthony McDonald...

fortunately I had this one already done! Scotland away 1982–85

Umbro 100: Sportswear x Fashion

#umbro100 Umbro Westminster Menswear Archive

I'm in an Umbro mood today as I'm off to the Umbro 100: Sportswear x Fashion exhibition tonight.

As I have some spare time this morning, are there any classic Umbro late 70s/early 80s kits anyone would like me to post? (see my earlier Chelsea one)

Umbro Westminster Menswear Archive