The famous double diamond of Umbro is synonymous with football heritage. Founded in 1924 by brothers Harold and Wallace Humphreys of Wilmslow, Cheshire, England, the name “Umbro” is derived from “HUMphreys BROthers.” The company initially focused on manufacturing apparel for football teams, which was the sport of choice in the UK and a growing market […]
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You’ve gone all Marty McFly and Doc Brown and gone back in time to play a game of togger and head and volleys with your mates on the local park. Which football do you pick up and put in the kitbag?
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The football shirt started from humble beginnings, from a knitted wool material taking it’s plain and traditional styling from Cricket uniforms. By the end of 1800’s, panelling began to appear and clubs would distinguish themselves not only by colour but by quarters, stripes and sashes. Umbro we’re the early pioneers in the 50’s with regards […]
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Stylo Matchmakers, Gola and Dunlop classics we’re popular and affordable choices for budding footballers during the 60’s and 70’s. The 80’s was all about the modern classic, the Adidas Mundial and Puma Kings which have remained popular to this day. The 90’s saw major innovation from Adidas with the Predators and Nike introduced a rainbow […]
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