Umbro. A symbol of defeat

John Poorta

Since 1924, Umbro (Mancunian for (Humphreys brothers) has provided the UK's footballers with their team strip.
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Umbro. A Symbol of Defeat

BACKGROUND

It is very likely that anyone who has ever played for a football team has at some point or other played in Umbro kit. Since 1924, Umbro has provided the nation's footballers, of all levels, with their team strip.

By the 90's, football kit was also being worn by fans. Supporters had begun to discard the scarves of previous years, and were now expressing their allegiances by wearing replica shirts. And not just at football matches either, but on the street, in pubs and in clubs. Football kit had...

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