The Kit Room

Shirt history, buying guides and the stories behind the numbers.

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October 10, 2026

Signed Football Shirts: How to Spot a Genuine Autograph

A practical guide to signed football shirts: how to read the ink, check a COA, judge provenance and spot a genuine autograph before you buy.

October 9, 2026

The History of the Number 9 Shirt in Football

October 8, 2026

The Number 7 Shirt: Football's Most Iconic Squad Number

October 5, 2026

When Is the Best Time to Buy a Football Jersey?

The best time to buy a football jersey follows a yearly cycle. Here is when kits get cheapest, when they never do, and how to plan your buying.

October 2, 2026

Football Kit Templates Explained: Why Different Teams Wear the Same Design

Football kit templates explained: why unrelated teams wear the same shirt design, how to spot a catalogue kit, and what it means when you buy.

October 1, 2026

Are Football Shirts Sustainable? Recycled Kits Explained

Are sustainable football shirts real or just marketing? We break down recycled polyester, microplastics, kit cycles and how to buy better.

September 30, 2026

The History of the Goalkeeper Shirt: Why Keepers Wear Different Colours

The history of the goalkeeper shirt, from plain green jumpers and the 1909 rule change to the wild nineties designs collectors still chase today.

September 29, 2026

Best Copa América Kits of All Time

From Peru's red sash to Argentina's 2021 albiceleste, these are the best Copa América kits of all time — and what makes each shirt worth owning.

September 28, 2026

The Best Football Kits of the 2002 World Cup

From Brazil's title-winning yellow to Cameroon's sleeveless Puma vest, these are the best 2002 World Cup kits and why collectors still chase them.

September 27, 2026

Football Shirt Investment: Which Jerseys Gain Value and Why

Football shirt investment explained: which jerseys actually gain value, why scarcity beats popularity, and how condition drives resale prices.

September 25, 2026

The Best Football Kits of the 1994 World Cup

The 1994 World Cup kits are the boldest shirts the tournament has ever produced. From Mexico's Aztec shirt to the USA denim away kit, here are the best.

September 24, 2026

Football Kit Manufacturers Explained: Puma, Umbro, Kappa and More

A guide to the football kit manufacturers beyond Nike and Adidas: Puma, Umbro, Kappa, Hummel and more, plus how each brand fits and sizes.