05-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Evening Standard
Best Manchester United kits: A nostalgic journey for football fans
The '70s and '80s were a period perhaps not too dissimilar to the lull United are experiencing now, and trophies were few and far between. Made by classic kit makers, Admiral, the away kit during the latter half of the '70s had the swagger that might have been missing on the pitch. The graphic stripes down the front of the shirt and on the cuffs and collar are a striking addition. According to Rob McDonald, co-author of Admiral: 50 Years of the Replica Shirt, the away kit was 'said to have been revved up a little to reflect [manager Tommy] Docherty's adventurous style of play. An original will set you back upwards of £450, but fortunately Toffs make this more budget-friendly replica.
