From the publisher:
In the 1973-74 season, pioneering sportswear brand Admiral changed the British football landscape forever with the introduction and sale of the first ever replica shirt. The move sparked an explosion in football design, manufacturing and culture from the early 1970s through to the present day.
This commemorative book celebrates five decades of pioneering, innovation and the rebellious streak that is woven into the fabric of the Admiral brand. A must-have book for football fans, shirt collectors and designers alike.
Essays on notable kits and their context from some of football’s best writers, including Harry Pearson, Rob Bagchi, Jacob Steinberg, Daniel Gray, Andi Thomas, Ian King and Ian Plenderleith;
Contributions from famous fans including Maisie Adam, Mark & Paul Watson, James Brown and Guy Mowbray;
Academic insight into the design, manufacturing and socially pioneering
nature of shirts from Professors Jean Williams and Andrew Groves;
Recollections from players and managers who have worn them, including
Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Sue Smith, Eddie Gray, Peter Shilton, Lou Macari, Alvin Martin, Roy Hodgson, Viv Anderson and Mark Hateley; and
A comprehensive, illustrated Admiral kit directory by designer John Devlin.
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