The Kit Room
Shirt history, buying guides and the stories behind the numbers.
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September 8, 2026
The Best Football Kits of the 1970s
The best football kits of the 1970s: Brazil 1970, Cruyff two stripes, Peru sash, Admiral and the birth of the replica shirt.
August 30, 2026
How Football Shirts Are Made: From First Sketch to Match Day
Ever wondered how football shirts are made? Follow the journey from design brief to fabric, printing and testing — and what it means for buyers.
August 29, 2026
The Most Expensive Football Shirts Ever Sold at Auction
From Maradona’s £7.1m Hand of God shirt to Messi’s $7.8m World Cup set – the most expensive football shirts ever sold, and what makes them priceless.
August 28, 2026
Best Football Kits of the 1980s: The Decade Shirt Design Grew Up
From Maradona's Argentina to Denmark's Hummel pinstripes, a guide to the best football kits of the 1980s and the shirts that defined a decade.
August 27, 2026
Why Do Footballers Swap Shirts? Football's Oldest Tradition Explained
Why do footballers swap shirts? The 1931 origin, the most famous swaps in history, the rules, and what happens to the shirts afterwards.
August 26, 2026
The Best Football Kits of the 2010s
From Nigeria's viral 2018 shirt to Germany's chevrons, these are the best football kits of the 2010s and the stories behind them.
August 25, 2026
The Best Football Kits of the 1990s
The best football kits of the 1990s, from Germany's chevron to Arsenal's bruised banana, plus the club classics still worth collecting today.
August 24, 2026
Full Football Kit vs Shirt Only: Should You Buy the Shorts and Socks?
Should you buy a full football kit or just the shirt? A practical guide to shorts, socks, sizing and when the complete set is worth the money.
August 23, 2026
Football Kit Clashes Explained: Why Teams Change Shirts
Football kit clashes decide which shirt your team actually wears. Here is how the rules work and what to expect at World Cup 2026.
August 22, 2026
The Best Football Kits of the 2000s
From Brazil 2002 to Arsenal's redcurrant Highbury farewell, these are the best football kits of the 2000s and why collectors still chase them.
August 21, 2026
Training Kits and Pre-Match Shirts Explained: The Fan's Full Wardrobe
Training kits and pre-match shirts are football's most underrated buy. Here's what each piece is, how it fits, and what to own.
August 20, 2026
The Best Football Kits of the 1998 World Cup
A guide to the best 1998 World Cup kits, from France and Nigeria to Mexico and Croatia, plus tips on collecting France 98 shirts today.