Silvio Dante Posted May 4, 2022 Report Share Posted May 4, 2022 There was a really interesting piece (outside of the Hand of God stuff) on BBC Breakfast this morning about the shirt. Apparently, Argentinas first few games they wore a cotton shirt and the players were uncomfortable. Had no alternate materials so the kitman headed out to Mexico City and purchased a new kit, the one worn vs England. Just off the peg plain blue shirts in a Sports shop. Badges were sewn on (and they were the “old” Argentina badges as that’s all they had) and the numbers were glittery, because the only ones they had were made for American Football. Maradona allegedly chose the blue shirt they used over another option. It wasn’t worn as a kit again. Assume it’s true as the bloke from the National football museum was there. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted May 4, 2022 Report Share Posted May 4, 2022 17 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: There was a really interesting piece (outside of the Hand of God stuff) on BBC Breakfast this morning about the shirt. Apparently, Argentinas first few games they wore a cotton shirt and the players were uncomfortable. Had no alternate materials so the kitman headed out to Mexico City and purchased a new kit, the one worn vs England. Just off the peg plain blue shirts in a Sports shop. Badges were sewn on (and they were the “old” Argentina badges as that’s all they had) and the numbers were glittery, because the only ones they had were made for American Football. Maradona allegedly chose the blue shirt they used over another option. It wasn’t worn as a kit again. Assume it’s true as the bloke from the National football museum was there. Doug from Classic Football Shirts knows his stuff. I’m inclined to believe it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted May 4, 2022 Report Share Posted May 4, 2022 17 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: There was a really interesting piece (outside of the Hand of God stuff) on BBC Breakfast this morning about the shirt. Apparently, Argentinas first few games they wore a cotton shirt and the players were uncomfortable. Had no alternate materials so the kitman headed out to Mexico City and purchased a new kit, the one worn vs England. Just off the peg plain blue shirts in a Sports shop. Badges were sewn on (and they were the “old” Argentina badges as that’s all they had) and the numbers were glittery, because the only ones they had were made for American Football. Maradona allegedly chose the blue shirt they used over another option. It wasn’t worn as a kit again. Assume it’s true as the bloke from the National football museum was there. I've known this for a while...explained here. https://museumofjerseys.com/2020/06/22/great-one-offs-argentina-1986/ Same for France in 1978 WC...who wore FC Kimberly green and white striped shirt, a local team, as an alternative. Different times. Look at Admiral kits of England in the 70s...hand sewn badges and numbers, different styles, no consistency. All hand sewn. All over the place. Anyone remember airtex and the yellow and blue away kit England wore in the early 70s as an away kit? It was gorgeous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted May 4, 2022 Report Share Posted May 4, 2022 Gorgeous... https://mobile.twitter.com/tphoto2005/status/1127935881074040833/photo/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 4, 2022 Admin Report Share Posted May 4, 2022 2 hours ago, spudski said: Gorgeous... https://mobile.twitter.com/tphoto2005/status/1127935881074040833/photo/1 I never knew England played in yellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 4, 2022 Report Share Posted May 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, phantom said: I never knew England played in yellow Back when I was a kid, in a set of those football cards with the chewing gum that lost its flavour after 3 seconds, I had a Kevin Keegan in a yellow England kit. It wasn’t that game though, but a friendly in the US. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2217716/The-day-England-wore-yellow-Poland.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted May 4, 2022 Report Share Posted May 4, 2022 10 minutes ago, phantom said: I never knew England played in yellow Very short lived. Admiral toyed with a yellow and also light blue third kit for England 1982. The yellow version would have been stunning imo. The 78 kit would also have looked great as a third kit in yellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirlieBeachRed Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 I've got a Brazil shirt signed by Pele and the 5 R's ..I'd gladly accept just 100000 for it hahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 On 07/04/2022 at 13:13, southvillekiddy said: I second that mate. Burn it after as many England fans as possible have had the opportunity to defecate and urinate on it. Lovely job. Never been able to understand why top footballers still say he was one of the greatest as though they can ignore his blatant cheating. I would argue most England fans believe he was (god rest his soul) the biggest cheating b.....d in the history of sport and don't get me started on Thierry Henri. Hope you agree with me Darkside Is this a wind up? I don’t want to get whooshed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMWANG50 Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 (edited) 19 hours ago, Silvio Dante said: There was a really interesting piece (outside of the Hand of God stuff) on BBC Breakfast this morning about the shirt. Apparently, Argentinas first few games they wore a cotton shirt and the players were uncomfortable. Had no alternate materials so the kitman headed out to Mexico City and purchased a new kit, the one worn vs England. Just off the peg plain blue shirts in a Sports shop. Badges were sewn on (and they were the “old” Argentina badges as that’s all they had) and the numbers were glittery, because the only ones they had were made for American Football. Maradona allegedly chose the blue shirt they used over another option. It wasn’t worn as a kit again. Assume it’s true as the bloke from the National football museum was there. I did read something saying that Maradonna's family were claiming it wasn't his shirt (I assume they are skint and have another one!) but Hodge could prove it by the specific details. Great pay day for him fair play but probably a lawsuit heading his way... Edited May 5, 2022 by TMWANG50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 Utter madness! What was so iconic about his shirt? It's just an Argentina shirt with 10 on the back. Now if they were auctioning his severed hand that would be iconic! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 1 hour ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: Now if they were auctioning his severed hand that would be iconic! Shilton bid for it, but didn’t get high enough! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 22 hours ago, spudski said: Gorgeous... https://mobile.twitter.com/tphoto2005/status/1127935881074040833/photo/1 England wore the yellow and blue kit when losing that World Cup Qualifier two nil in Poland in 1973. Reckon that was the death knell for it. Plus I think Alan Ball got sent off, so it was a night of infamy. But it is a great pity, as I agree, it was a lovely looking kit. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 I bought it ….small change …. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southvillekiddy Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 On 07/04/2022 at 13:54, Maltshoveller said: His blatant cheating!!!!! It happens in EVERY game Players diving Players trying to get other sent off etc His handball is no worse than that Just because it was against us Get over it "Funny .............. I thought.................. a bit flippin' provocative I thought ................. funny" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.