The history of Manchester United is as colourful and varied as the number of kit changes they have also had over the years. On these pages, you will find every shirt ever worn by the team, including the classic yellow and green 1892 Newton Heath strip that was to reappear 100 years later. In fact it wasn't until 1928 that Man United switched permanently to the red, white and black colours they have become so famous for. Some of the alternative kits they wore instead may leave you a little surprised
1892 - Newton Heath jersey
The Newton Heath shirt from the 1890s was also recreated and worn by the 1993 team to celebrate United's humble beginnings. Like the current United side, Newton Heath played in several strips including white shirts, black shorts and the famous red and white kit adopted below.
1902 - Manchester United shirt
This button-up shirt was worn from the Newton Heath days until the 1920's, and was graced by such greats as Billy Meredith, Sandy Turnbull and Charlie Roberts.
1903 - Manchester United away kit
United occasionally wore this blue and white striped shirt between 1903 and 1916. Umbro based their 1995 third kit on this unusual choice. During an FA Cup game in 1903 at Everton, United changed from their familiar red shirts into this blue and white away kit at half-time because of adverse weather conditions. They lost the game 3-1. Ironically, 93 years later, United ditched their ill-fated grey kit at half time (for other well-documented reasons). The result that day?... they also lost the game 3-1.
1909 - Manchester United FA Cup Final shirt
United reached their first ever FA Cup Final in 1909 against Bristol City. Both sides agreed to change from their usual red shirts and United opted to play in this white lace-up kit with a red 'V', complimented by the red rose of Lancashire. The company that made the kit was interestingly owned by winger Billy Meredith. United won the game 1-0.
1920's - Manchester United shirt
The V-shaped lace-up design as worn in the 1909 Cup Final reappeared during the 1920's.
Manchester United home shirt - Edwardian times
The Sunderland-look-a-like kit of Edwardian times would confuse many fans today.
1928 - Manchester United shirt
1928 was the year Manchester United switched permanently to the famous colours of red shirts and white shorts. The red collar showed off glimpses of white on the inside lining to add a nice modern touch.
1940's - Manchester United jersey
The white collared, button up red shirt complete with the Manchester coat of arms was worn by Red Devils such as Johnny Carey and The Busby Babes during the 1940's and 50's.
1948 - Manchester United FA Cup Final shirt
If ever a team deserved to win the FA Cup Final it was United team that wore this blue strip in 1948. They scored 18 goals against First Division opposition on the way to set up a classic against Stanley Matthews' Blackpool. After coming from behind, two goals from Rowley and one each from Pearson and Anderson secured a wonderful 4-2 win in one of the best Finals ever. The badge used for this final was the Manchester coat of arms.
1955 - Manchester United jersey
As well as the white-collar button up red jersey, United also wore this V-necked classic strip for some games during the 1955-56 season. The kit became a permanent choice during the 1956-57 season by the Busby Babes. Whilst normally worn with white 'knickers' and black socks the kit consisted of red shirt, red shorts and red socks when United met Real Madrid in the 1956-57 European Cup Semi-Final.
1956 - Manchester United away kit
Manchester United wore this reverse of the home kit from the 1956-57 season against the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal.
1957 FA Cup Final shirt
After winning the League title, The Busby Babes were favourites to become the first club to clinch the double since the 1800's. But a controversial challenge on United's Ray Wood left the goalkeeper concussed and with a broken cheekbone. Down to 10-men, with Jackie Blanchflower in goal and Duncan Edwards in the middle of the defence, United were beaten 2-1 by Aston Villa despite a goal from Tommy Taylor. This was the white away strip they wore that day. They wore all white 'knickers' and socks..
1958 FA Cup Final shirt
Just 3 months after the Munich Air Disaster, United returned to Wembley in this red kit for the 1958 FA Cup Final. All the sympathies were with a makeshift United side, whose hopes rested on Munich survivors Bobby Charlton, Dennis Violet, Bill Foulkes and Harry Gregg. Unfortunately, their opponents that day, Bolton Wanderers, had other ideas and beat United 2-0 in one of the most controversial finals ever
1959 Manchester United kit
For the 1959-60 season, Manchester United continued to wear the classic red kit with a white V-neck collar, however they changed from wearing black socks to all white ones.
1961 - Manchester United jersey
Having worn the same V-necked jersey since 1955, Manchester United changed to this white-hoop collar design with white cuffs for the 1961-62 season. They continued to wear plain white shorts and white socks.
1961 - Manchester United away jersey
The reverse of the home kit, as worn at Liverpool, Arsenal and Forest. A white jersey with red collar and cuffs, worn with plain white shorts and white socks.
1963 - FA Cup Final jersey
As with all United shirts worn in major finals up and until the 1970's, the City of Manchester's coat of arms appeared for the 1963 FA Cup Final kit. United beat Leicester City 3-1 with two goals from David Herd and one from Denis Law.
1964 - Manchester United kit
1968 - European Cup Final Shirt
The one and only 1968 European Cup Winning shirt as worn by Matt Busby's superstars. Why they chose to play in an all blue kit is a mystery but who will forget that night when United became the first English club to win the European Cup after a pulsating 4-1 extra-time victory over the mighty Benfica? A classic kit for a classic match. Blue jersey, blue shorts, blue
1969 - Manchester United away kit
In 1969 Manchester United introduced an all-white plain away kit which was worn by Matt Busby's aging stars at the likes of Anfield, Highbury and Halifax!
1971 - Manchester United kit
Ten years after changing the design of the home shirt, Manchester United reverted to back to their colours of red, white and black. The new jersey for the 71-72 season featured a huge floppy collar - all so fashionable in the 1970's.
1971 - Manchester United away kit
For the 1971-72 season United wore a white away strip that featured the fashionable 1970's style floppy collar. Although usually worn with white shorts and black socks, the colour combination varied depending on the opposition (from red, white and black).
1971 - Manchester United third kit
For the 1972-73 season United wore a third choice kit against the likes of Southampton, Stoke City, Sunderland and Sheffield United. A yellow jersey with a blue floppy collar, blue shorts and yellow socks.
1972 - Manchester United kit
For the 1972-73 season, Manchester United wore the club badge on the chest for the first time. The kit, produced by Manchester company Umbro, was also available for the fans to buy in the Red Devils Souvenir Shop at the stadium. The white and yellow away strips were also reproduced with the new added touch. United's new stars like Steve Coppell and Lou Macari wore the same kit in 1974-75 during their short spell in the Second Division.
1975 - Manchester United kit
The 1975-76 season saw Tommy Docherty's United return to Division 1 in style...and in a brand new Admiral kit. Similar to the previous one manufactured by Umbro, the only real changes were the four red stripes on the white cuffs and large white collars, whilst Admiral's logo appeared on the shorts. Once more, it was available to buy in all sizes in the club shop.
1975 - Manchester United away kit
The Admiral away kit introduced for the 1975-76 season was to become an all-time favourite amongst United fans. The United crest appeared on a red circular background over three black stipes, whilst Admiral's logo appeared on the opposite chest. Depending on the opposition, it was worn with white or black shorts and socks by the likes of Buchan, Greenhoff, Coppell, McIlroy, Pearson, Hill and Macari.
1976 - Manchester United kit
The 1976-77 season saw a minor adjustment to the Manchester United home kit. Admiral's logo was added to the chest and the white stripes on the cuffs were made thinner. A special kit was made for FA Cup matches commemorating the Queen's Jubilee year. A picture of the FA Cup and the words ' Silver Jubilee 1977' were embroidered below the club crest. United went all the way in the competiton, beating Liverpool 2-1 in the final and preventing them from becoming the first team to win the Treble.
1977 - Charity Shield jersey
The 1977-78 Charity Shield was contested against Liverpool in a special one-off kit. An interesting change to the white and black away kit; the United club badge and Admiral logos both swapped positions and the words 'FA Charity Shield 1977' were placed below the United crest, which was no longer on a red circular background. The game finished 0-0.
1978 - Manchester United kit
The 1978-79 season marked 100 years of Manchester United. To commemorate the landmark, Admiral produced a special kit with thicker white stripes on the sleeves. The club badge was adjusted to include the dates 1878 and 1978 and was reproduced without the white background. The words 'Manchester United Football Club' were also replaced with 'Manchester United Centenary'. The white away kit was also altered with the new badge. United appeared in the 1979 FA Cup Final, losing 3-2 to Arsenal, in the red shirt with 'Wembley 1979' embroidered below the Centenary badge.
1979 - Manchester United kit
The 1979-80 season was an interesting one. United narowly missed out on the Championship and wore a few different kits in the process. It was almost as if Admiral had ran out of ideas. United wore the classic kit 70's jersey for some games, the 1978 Centenary kit for others and most bizaarely, the ill-fated 1979 FA Cup Final shirt for others (including non- cup games).
1980 - Manchester United kit
Now you're talking! The Red Devils Souvenir Shop advertised all their Admiral stock at half price as United moved into a new era and a new kit designed by Adidas. For the 1980-81 season, the baggy white collar was back and the famous three Adidas stripes were added to each arm in white, and on each side of the pleated shorts in red. The Adidas logo replaced Admiral on the chest. The number on the back was stencilled white and red, in true '80's style, although this was changed to a bold white half way through the season for some reason.
1980 - Manchester United away kit
A superb kit by Adidas. An adaptation of the Admiral black and white away kit from the previous seasons. The famous Adidas three stripes were placed on both sides of the kit quite interestingly underneath, rather than on top of, each arm. White stripes on black shorts added to the effect, especially when the players had their arms raised high when requesting crosses from Lou Macari or Steve Coppell. The middle of the club badge was coloured red.
1980 - Manchester United third kit
Dave Sexton's United visited Southampton, Stoke and Sunderland in this wonderful royal blue kit. With three blue stripes down the side of the pleated white shorts, the jersey interestingly didn't feature the famous Adidas stripes. Worn with black and blue socks.
1981 - Manchester United third kit
You guessed it - United's 1981-82 visit to Southampton, Stoke City and Sunderland, with new manager Ron Atkinson, now included those elusive three Adidas white stripes on the sleeves.
1982 - Manchester United kit
The 1982-83 season heralded the beginning of a new era. United's shirts were now sponsored by Japanese electronics giant, Sharp. The brand new Adidas kit also featured a shiny thin lining on the front and new V necked white collars and cuffs with red and black edges. The white 'Sharp' and black 'Electronics' words were removed for European and other Cup games, including the 1983 FA Cup Final 4-0 thrashing of Brighton..
1982 - Manchester United away kit
The 1982-83 also saw a brand new white away strip complete with shiny lining. The famous adidas three stripes were in black whilst the black V necked collar and cuffs had white and red edges. Worn with black shorts and white or black socks. Again, the red Sharp logo was removed for European and Cup games, including the 1983 League Cup Final defeat to Liverpool.
1982 - Manchester United third kit
The 1982-83 third choice kit saw the third blue kit in as many years. Complete with shiny lining and white adidas three stripes on the arms, the white V necked collar and white cuffs also included a red and black edge. Worn with blue or white shorts and blue or black socks.
1983 - Manchester United kit
The 1983-84 season witnessed a subtle change to the home shirt, with the advertising slogan 'Sharp Electronics' being cut down to just 'Sharp'. They wore the same shirt (with sponsors name) for European and Cup matches, including the classics against Juventus and Barcelona. The rest of the kit stayed the same. The previous season's jersey was worn by the likes of Hughes, McGrath and Blackmore in the Reserves and Juniors matches.
1983 - Manchester United away kit
The 1983-84 season also saw a minor adjustment to the away kit. United kicked off the season wearing white by beating Liverpool 2-0 in the Charity Shield. For the match the 'Sharp' slogan was in black. For league games 'Sharp' was written in red.
1983 - Manchester United third kit
The 1983-84 third choice kit was the same as the 1982-83 kit, with the 'Electronics' word removed.
1984 - Manchester United kit
Yet another season - yet another kit! And to think people kick up a fuss nowadays! The 1984-85 kit was a United classic, made famous for that amazing 1-0 FA Cup Final victory over a treble chasing Everton side. The design by Adidas was radical. The United logo was moved to the centre, the manufacturer's logo was moved to the sleeves and a touch of white, lined in black, was the main attraction below each shoulder. Red, white and black V necked collar and cuffs. The shorts featured thin red stipes as well as the famous Adidas three stripes in red at the side.
1984 - Manchester United away kit
The new away kit from the 1984-85 season was the same design as the home kit. White shirt with black lined in red below the shoulders, red, white and black V necked collar and cuffs, and 'Sharp' written in red. Black shorts with three red stripes and whites socks. Will forever be remembered for that amazing Maine Road FA Cup semi-final victory over Liverpool.
1984 - Manchester United third kit
The 1984-85 third choice kit was popular with fans. An all blue strip with red and white and black V necked collar and cuffs. The white below the shoulders was lined in red. White Adidas three stripes on the shorts and socks.
1986 - Manchester United kit
The 1986-87 not only heralded the arrival of Alex Ferguson, but also the introduction of a new kit. Adidas reverted back to their famous three white stripes on the arms, lined in black. In fact the only major differences from the kit seen in 1982 was the glossy material which showed off the Adidas logo and diagonal stripes when held in a certain light. White pleated shorts with three red stripes lined in black and a little red devil logo were complimented by impressive black socks with a black Adidas logo on white halfway up.
1986 - Manchester United away kit
The new white away kit for the 1986-87 season had three red stripes with black lining on the arms and also on the black shorts. White socks with black in the middle. 'Sharp' written in red. The same shiny hidden pattern design was applied.
1986 - Manchester United third kit
The 1986-87 third choice all blue kit was only worn at Southamnpton. With white adidas three stripes on the arms and shorts, the red and black V necked collar was consistent with the home and away kits. 'Sharp' was written in white.
1988 - Manchester United kit
Adidas made very little changes to the design for the 1988-89 strip, except for the white bands at the top of the sleeves (on front and back) and a new-style cross-over collar. The shiny 'hidden' diagonals were replaced with thicker 'hidden' straight lines. This less than memorable kit was worn by Lee Martin when he scored the winner against Crystal Palace in the 1990 FA Cup Final
1 988 - Manchester United away kit
The white away kit for the 1988-89 season had a black bands at the top of each arm (on the front and back of the shirt) as well as a red 'cross-over' collar and the Adidas three stripes on the arms and black or white shorts in red.
1988 - Manchester United third kit
The 1988-89 third choice all blue kit had white bands at the top of each arm on the front and back of the shirt. It also had three white stripes down each arm and on the shorts.
1990 - Manchester United kit
No major changes for the 1990-91 season as adidas churned out almost an exact replica of the previous kit, replacing the white stripe with a black one and adding a pretty pattern to the collar. Needless to say, we still went out in our hundreds of thousands and bought it. A swirling 'hidden' pattern made it harder to counterfeit and the letters 'M.U.F.C.' were embroidered in red on the new shorts.
1990 - Manchester United away kit
During the Madchester years, baggy Manchester fashion ruled the world. Adidas decided to try and create a United kit that could also be worn in the pubs and clubs. Unfortunately their decision to make this away kit in Man city blue made it one of the most unpopular United kits of all time, despite the fact there was no longer any need to spend more cash on a third choice kit (they wore the previous season's white kit against Aston Villa and West Ham). The wallpaper-like design did spawn a fantastic bootleg version however which did grace the Manchester club scene, with the pattern rearranged to read "F*ck Off Leeds".
1991 - European Cup Winners Cup Final kit
Like the blue 1968 European Cup Final shirt, Adidas decided to create a one-off Special edition shirt for the 1991 European Cup Winners Cup Final in Rotterdam. Without the 'Sharp' logo this shirt will forever be remembered with Mark Hughes's two amazing goals against FC Barcelona. It was available to buy as a limited edition shirt.
1992 - Manchester United kit
For the 1992-93 season Manchester company, Umbro, had taken over from Adidas in producing United's kits. Returning to the Newton Heath era, the jersey featured a lace-up floppy white collar, whilst the club crest was made larger than ever before. The Umbro logo was also incorporated into the 'hidden' pattern to deter counterfeiters. The new kit brought United good luck as both Eric Cantona and the Premiership title came to Old Trafford.
1992 - Manchester United away kit
Umbro 's design for the 1992-93 away kit was a popular one. An all royal blue kit with floppy black collars, the United crest was also reproduced in black , together with a tigerskin pattern, covering the whole shirt. The blue shorts had the club crest on the centre of the waist as well as a tiger skin pattern. Worn with blue socks.
1992 - Manchester United third kit
To celebrate the 100 years since Newton Heath first stepped out in the yellow and green lace up kit, Umbro recreated the kit for the 1992-93 season. They dressed the entire squad in bowler hats and false moustaches for the promotional advertising campaign. A classic kit which, to this day, remains one of the most loved by the fans despite Steve Bruce's dramatic late penalty miss away at Sheffield United in the FA Cup.
1993 - Manchester United away kit
The 92 blue kit didn't last long, as Umbro replaced it with what was to be recently voted by the players as their favourite of all time. The superb black and gold kit advertised 'Sharp Viewcam' and became famous around the world as Eric Cantona attacked a thug by lunging two footed into the crowd at Crystal Palace. Its also the kit in which United lost the title at West Ham.
1994 - Manchester United kit
Umbro's new United strip for 1993-94 had a stiffer black collar, suiting Monsier Cantona, who always played with his collar up. There was also a bigger, bolder club badge and, best of all, a "watermark" photograph of Old Trafford to scare off the now-massive bootleg market. It was exceptionally popular amongst match-going fans in pub conversations who could point at their rib cage and say, "I sit just to the left of there!"
1995 - Manchester United third kit
I'm sure whoever designed United's 1995 third strip never worked for Umbro again. Based on the Manchester United kit worn between 1903 and 1916, it was a terrible Sheffield Wednesday look-a-like kit. It was also worn in the abysmal 6-3 defeat at Southampton. On the positive side, it featured, 'watermarked' into the fabric, the name of every player to have ever appeared for the club and the original Manchester United crest. It was also worn at The Riverside when United collected yet another Premiership crown.
1995 - Manchester United away kit
Without a shadow of a doubt, the most controversial football strip of all time. Popular amongst the fans, the 1995-96 away kit had already become one of the best selling of all time despite the teams poor results when wearing it. In April 1996, United trailed Southampton 3-0 at half-time. Alex Ferguson forced his players to change strips and blamed the grey tone for the teams performance, claiming the players were camouflaged on the pitch by blending into the fans in the background. United still lost the game 3-1 and the kit was subsequently withdrawn from production two years ahead of schedule. It's record: 1 Win, 1 Draw, 4 Defeats! Interestingly, this wasn't the first time United had changed kits at half-time. During an FA Cup tie in 1903, they were forced to change from their familiar red strip into their blue and white away kit. Whilst adverse weather conditions were to blame for that change - they also lost the game 3-1.
1996 - Manchester United kit
Umbro's design for the 1996-97 season saw a two tone darker red with a button up collar. The material was a lot more sporty (yet rougher) amid claims that it would prevent sweat build up. Perhaps this innovative production method or the long baggy white shorts which helped the Reds clinch their fourth title in five years. Eric Cantona retired at the end of the '96/'97 season and one of his signed Number 7 shirts later reached over £14,000 at auction. A further shirt also raised £9,000 for David Buust whose career was ended by a broken leg whilst playing for Coventry against United at Old Trafford that year. Is the pattern on the arms the same as the dodgy 1990 away kit? Come to think of it - didn't we see a similar design too in 1984!?!
1996 - Manchester United away kit
Umbro, aware of public disatisfaction but happy to be given the chance to gain more sales nonetheless, released the replacement to the grey away kit at a reduced price. A return to United's traditional away colour of white won further acclaim from fans. The 'Sharp Viewcam' slogan appeared in red.
1997 - Manchester United away kit
Only a few months after ditching the grey kit to replace it with a nice white one, Umbro redesigned the away shirt once more. This all-white kit made its debut in the 1997-98 Charity Shield victory over Chelsea. Worn with white socks, it is best remembered for Ryan Giggs's wonder goal against Arsenal in the 1999 FA Cup Semi-Final, after which he striped it off, waving it in the air with delight.
1997 - Manchester United third kit
Yet another Umbro kit that failed to catch the imagination of the United fans. This third strip made its debut during the pre-season friendlies in the Far East and at Old Trafford ahead of the 1997-98 season. Worn with blue shorts and blue socks.
1997 - European Champions League kit
This classy glossy strip was worn with white socks by United in the European Champions League from 1997-98 up until that amazing night in Barcelona on May 26th 1999. Initially with one gold star above the badge (representing the 1968 triumph), it was re-released as a Limited Edition commemorative shirt after the final, with two stars and the words "UEFA Champions League Winners 1999" embroided proudly onto the chest. Whilst we're on the subject of stars... why do city have 3 stars above their club badge?
1998 - Manchester United kit
The 1998-99 season witnessed possibly the best United kit ever. Indeed the fans certainly thought so as it quickly became the world's best-selling replica sports shirt of all time. A thick stretchy material with a revolutionary zip up collar, it was the last Manchester United home shirt to display the 'Sharp' name. The larger-sized club crest sat proudly on the hearts of the Treble winning players. Superb stuff!
1998 - Manchester United third kit
Umbro had obviously employed somebody new to design the kits for the 1998-99 season as another superb example replaced the short-lived blue kit from the season before. Previously a training top, the all black kit made its appearance at the awful 3-0 defeat at Arsenal in September 1998 however still became a favourite of the fans.
1999 - Manchester United away kit
This fantastic Umbro design was released after a massive international advertising campaign with the slogan, "The World Is United - Be A Part Of It". A fashionable shirt that could be worn away from the match, it had the words 'Sharp Digital' emblazoned on it. Worn with black shorts and socks, it was also the kit selected for the game at Southampton when United clinched another Championship. The itchy woo llen material put some people off though.
2000-2001 - Manchester United home shirt
The end of an era, as Sharp's shirt sponsorship deal expired. For the 2000-01 season, Umbro's new Sportswool kit was supposed to reduce body heat although in reality it seemed to collect sweat rather easily. Highly criticised by fans for the huge Vodaphone logo which was bigger than the United badge , the heavy material and the fact it always got damaged in the wash. Everybody still went out and bought it in record numbers nonetheless. A sign of United's popularity rather than the kit design probably. Worn with white shorts and black socks for domestic games, white socks in Europe.
2000-2001 - Manchester United away kit
The return to United's traditional change strip of white made this kit a popular choice on the terraces. The club crest was printed in black. Like the home kit, it was made from Umbro's new Sportswool fabric which didn't age well with wear. Worn with white or black shorts and socks...
2000-2001 - Manchester United third kit
The classy 2000-01 season dark blue and dark red third kit was originally a training kit. The club crest was printed in white, whilst the material was the same breathable mix of polyester and wool as the home kit. It was worn with white or blue shorts and red or blue socks at Southampton and PSV Eindhoven. A very rare kit that most fans probably didn't even realise existed!
2001-2002 - Manchester United away & third kit
In 2001, much publicity was given to the fantastic reversible white or gold away kit to celebrate 100 years of playing under the name Manchester United. Two kits in one, United wore the white kit as first choice away kit and the gold as their second. Both were worn with black shorts and black socks. This was also to be the last United kit from Manchester sportswear firm, Umbro.
2002-2004 - Manchester United home kit
Following their £100 million sponsorship deal, the first United kit to be made by US sports giant Nike didn't disappoint. Classic red, white and black, the material was lightweight and stretchy with an inner mesh lining which went on to cause trouble for Diego Forlan as he struggled to get it back on after scoring. Aware of the media frenzy that went with Manchester United kit changes, Nike added a Life Span Label to the inside of the jersey stating (Launch Date 01/06/2002 life span: May 2004).
2002-2003 - Manchester United away shirt
The 2002 away kit from Nike was just as impressive as the home strip. A white jersey with black shorts and white socks, it will probably be best remembered for Ruud van Nistelrooy's amazing goal against FC Basle. Unfortuantely it was also the kit in which United lost the Worthington Cup Final to the scousers (Launch date June 2002. Expires May 2003).
2002-2003 - Manchester United third shirt
The popular Nike Manchester United 2002-03 third kit featured the Vodaphone name in silver. Blue shirt, blue shorts, blue socks. Great stuff. (Launch date June 2002. Expires May 2003).
2003-2005 - Manchester United third shirt
The new 2003-05 Manchester United third kit was released far sooner than Nike had planned. The cancelled launch of the black away kit meant that this unpopular white kit was rushed off the shelves earlier than expected, amid massive media controversy. A copy of Barcelona's away shirt, the thin horizontal black and red stripes seem to ruin what could have otherwise been a perfectly good plain white strip. Worn by United in their successful FA Cup Semi-Final triumph over Arsenal in May 2004 with white shorts and socks. (Launch date earlier than expected in June 2003. Expired May 2005).
2003-2005 - Manchester United away kit
The new 2003-05 Manchester United away kit saw a return to the classy all black colours after the players had voted the 1993 away kit as their favourite of all time. A 'watermarked' flower pattern adds a nice touch to the jersey. Worn with black shorts and socks. The launch of the strip was controversial, with thousands of kits being recalled by Nike on the last minute due to a design fault. The third kit was quickly released instead ahead of schedule (see above) with the black away kit following slightly later. (Launch eventually in 2003. Expired May 2005).
2004-2006 - Manchester United home shirt
In an era where the sponsor's logo dominates, the 2004-06 Manchester United home shirt, designed by Nike, wasn't a popular one with fans. Taking their uniform Ole 90 design, as worn by most nations at Euro 2004, Nike applied it to their best-selling top. As with all the Nike Euro 2004 jerseys, the club crest was centrally located below the neck. Unfortunately however, unlike the classic 1985 Man Utd home shirt, it doesn't look right and is dwarfed by the larger Vodaphone logo. Sales were also down on previous years with United's lack of success on the field and David Beckham moving to Real Madrid, who as a result overtook United in shirt sales. Nonetheless, it's still a classy kit and sold in large numbers. (Launch 15 July 2004. Expired July 2006).
2004-2006 - Manchester United home goalkeeper shirt
The Manchester United home goalkeeper shirt, or the new 'Man U Tim Howard jersey' as it will probably be better known in America, could possibly be the best selling keeper top of all time thanks to the massive popularity of United and T-Ho in the USA. Worn as an alternative to the green shirt which replaced it in 2005 as first choice. (Launch date 15th July 2004 - Expired July 2006).
2004-2006 - Man United goalkeeper away shirt
Hardly ever seen, this change goalkeeper jersey was worn by Roy Carroll and Tim Howard when the first choice black keeper shirt clashed with the referee or the opposition. (Launch date 15th July 2004 - Expired July 2006).
2005-2006 - Manchester United away shirt
The controversy that surrounded the launch of the 2005 Manchester United away shirt had little to do with the Nike designed kit itself but more to do with the massively opposed takeover of the club by American billionaire, Malcolm Glazer. Fans groups were angry that the US tycoon had used rather dodgy borrowing techniques to plunge the world's richest club into record levels of debt. Financial experts and some (later sacked) United directors questioned the Glazer's business plan and predicted it would be inevitable that Manchester United would fall into financial difficulties. It was for this reason that fans groups urged all United fans to boycott this shirt (and any other official Manchester United merchandise) in an attempt to oust the new owner early. (Launch 1 Aug 2005. Expired one year early in July 2006).
2006 - Manchester United AIG shirt
Following the announcement Vodaphone were terminating their sponsorship of United 2 years early, the Glazers desperately went in search of a new shirt sponsor. Insurance giants, AIG (ironically the American International Group), were lined up and this adapted 2004-06 kit was produced for the press launch, with many of the players - especially Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs - pictured looking not too happy to be photographed wearing it. (Launch date May 2006 - Never worn in a match).
2006-2007 - Manchester United home shirt
The new Manchester United shirt is a limited edition, one year only design (obviously to help repay the Glazer debt) and is described by the club as being "1950’s retro style – a tribute to the success of the Busby Babes and their enduring influence". The name of new sponsor AIG is far smaller than its predecessor, the domineering Vodaphone logo, resulting in a classy looking kit. There's a gold seem running along the shoulders and down the sides whilst the club crest is placed onto a white background similar to the 1997-99 European shirt. Whether it sells in large volumes is yet to be seen and may depend on whether funds are made available for any new big named signings. Interestingly, the kit is almost an exact replica of the one worn the previous season by breakaway fans' team, FC United. (Launch date July 24th 2006. Expires July 2007).
2006-2007 - Manchester United away shirt
Like the home kit, the new Manchester United away shirt is a limited edition, one year only design and sees a welcome return to United's traditional change colours of white and black. Gold touches to the sleeves and collars add to the classy look of this kit. (Launch date Sep 2006. Expires July 2007)
2006-2007 - Manchester United third shirt
The new Manchester United third choice shirt is the away jersey from the previous season, adjusted to blatantly include the new sponsor's logo. Fans groups called for a boycott in 2005 of the Vodaphone-sponsored version however this was widely ignored and thousands bought the kit. The organisers of that boycott will allow themselves a sly smile now the new AIG sponsored United shirt has out dated the Vodaphone one. Whether the same fans go out and buy the new version is yet to be seen. Worn with blue shorts and socks. To be confirmed (Launch date August 2006? Expires July 2007).
2005-2006 - Manchester United home goalkeeper shirt
New signing Edwin Van der Saar replaced Tim Howard as United's first choice goalkeeper for the disappointing 2005-06 season. Wearing this traditional green goalkeeper shirt, the Dutch legend played with the Number 19 squad number; Tim Howard keeping the number 1 jersey. (Launch date July 2005 - Expired July 2006).
2007-2009 Manchester United home shirt
Released for just one season, Manchester United and Nike have produced a basic red home shirt. There's been little imagination used when designing this one. It's plain red, very little white and the badge looks like it has been stitched on at the very end and is also a similar size to the Nike logo. The AIG sponsorship logo dominates the top. At the bottom side of the shirt, there's another sew on patch which reads, 'The Red Devils'. On the back of the shirt is a white line at the top and at the bottom. It's a shirt you'll probably love or hate. It is available in all sizes and in long sleeve. Nike has also released a woman's top in a similar design. (Launch date August 1st 2007. Expires July 2008)
2007-2008 Manchester United away shirt
Released for just one season, Manchester United and Nike have produced a basic black away shirt. It has more character than the home shirt as this black top has a trim running over the shoulders, the neck and the bottom of the sleeves. However, just like the red kit, the AIG sponsorship logo dominates the shirt. At the bottom side of the shirt, there's a sew on patch which reads, 'The Red Devils'. On the back of the shirt is a red line at the top and at the bottom. It is available in all sizes. (Launch date September 13th 2007. Expires September 2008).
2007-2009 Manchester United goalkeeper home shirt
The new goalkeeper home shirt is blue rather than the traditional green. Very similar to the outfield players' red top, however, the goalkeeper top has the extra feature of a white rim over the shoulders which gives the shirt more chartacter than the red jersey. This goalkeeper top is available in all sizes and comes in long sleeve only. There are matching blue shorts and socks to complete the kit. (Launch date August 1st 2007. Expires July 2008).
50th Anniversary of Munich Air Disaster kit
On Sunday 10th February 2008, Manchester United played Manchester City in a premiership derby match at Old Trafford. It was the closest fixture to February 6th - 50 years since the Busby Babes Munich Air Disaster. To mark the occasion, United wore a replica kit similar to one the Busby Babes wore (a 1950's design). The AIG, Nike and United badge were all removed. Manchester City wore their normal kit although their sponsor was removed from the shirt. Although the kit looked classy on the likes of Ronaldo, sadly it didn't bring the Reds much luck as they went on to lose the game 2-1. In addition to the change of kit, a red and white scarf was given to every home supporter to wear on the day (and blue and white for City fans). (This kit was never available to buy and was a one-off to mark the 50th Anniversary)
2008-10 - Manchester United away shirt
White shirt, blue shorts and white socks!?! Yep folks, you read that right. It looks like a 'soccer' fan at Nike has taken the Champions League victory in Moscow as the influence for this away kit, which more than resembles the Russian national team's shirt. Not to worry though, they'll only be wearing it for one year and with the 2009 Final being in Rome, what's the odds on it being replaced with a blue and white Italian style top. (Launch date July 18th 2008. Expires July 2009)
2008-09 - Manchester United third shirt
"Inspired by greatness!", the classy 1968 European Cup influenced third strip dons the all blue colours of that triumphant night at Wembley against Benfica. The club crest is surrounded by the words 'May 29th 1968 - 40th Anniversary'. Unlike the home and away kits, the back of the shirt is plain. (Launch date Sep 16th 2008. Expires July 2009).
2009-10 - Manchester United home shirt
The new Manchester United home shirt, to be worn for one season only, ahead of the new sponsorship deal with AON, supposedly "celebrates 100 years of Old Trafford" and pays tribute to the 1909 FA Cup Final winning jersey. The fact Nike's 2009 'V for Victory' campaign featuring similar designs and worn by the likes of Rafa Nadal, Didier Drogba and Cesc Fabregas, may just be coincidence. Worn with white shorts and black socks (white in Europe). (Launch date July 16th 2009. Expires July 2010).
2009-10 - Man United goalkeeper jersey
The new Manchester United goalkeeper jersey, to be worn for one season only, ahead of the new sponsorship deal with AON, is a modern day replica of the 1909 FA Cup Final winning outfield players' shirt. Nike seem to have missed a trick by not releasing this as the new United away kit instead. (Launch date July 16th 2009. Expires July 2010).
2009-10 - Manchester United away shirt
Black and blue is a new combination for United, and like the home shirt, features a special commemorative tag at the side to explain the large blue 'V' chevron across the chest, supposedly recreating the design of the shirts worn by United when the team won its first FA Cup in 1909. The black shorts have a blue stripe down the side and the black socks also have a blue 'V'. (Launch date August 13th 2009. Expires July 2010).
2009-10 - Man Utd away goalkeeper kit
The new Manchester United away goalkeeper jersey, to be worn for one season only, ahead of the new sponsorship deal with AON, is a lazer blue version of the home kit with a black V. It is worn with black shorts. (Launch date July 16th 2009. Expires July 2010).
*credits to Simply_Red @IndoManUtd.org*
Awesome, you have been shared a very huge and interesting collection of Manchester United Jersey, I loved all these t-shirts a lot. In them, Black and blue combination of 2009-2010 is one I liked the most.
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