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Umbro Classic Football Shirts: time for the 1990s by Aaron › 31 Aug 2012

For many of us, the 1990s might not seem that far away – it’s scary to think that plenty of footballers playing today were only born in this decade! As we continue our look back through the extensive Umbro football shirt archive, we’ve reached the 1990s...

City smart as they head overseas: Manchester City 2012 European Away Shirt by Aaron › 23 Aug 2012

Set to be worn in all the club’s European away games and some select Premier League fixtures, the stylish black and carbon shirt is sure to be a favourite with City’s fans in Manchester and around the world.

Sun-kissed and set for success: the new Peru 2012 home shirt by Aaron › 20 Aug 2012

Peru have unveiled their new home shirt, tailored by Umbro. The South American giants have once again looked to the history of their nation and their heritage on the football pitch for inspiration, combining to create a modern shirt that will inspired both players and fans.

Umbro Classic Football Shirts: some of our finest 1970s specials by Aaron › 13 Aug 2012

We’re continuing our dive through the Umbro football shirt archive today with a look at one of the most exciting eras in football design – the 1970s

Lille supporters help to reveal new LOSC third shirt by Aaron › 8 Aug 2012

Highlighting the links between supporters and the club that make LOSC more than just a football team, some of the team’s supporters have been chosen to unveil the new Lille OSC third shirt.

Umbro Classic Football Shirt: check out our 1960s specials by Aaron › 8 Aug 2012

Now, we're sharing some of our classic football shirts through our Facebook timeline, which allows us to show what was going on in the Umbro world around the time that these shirts came out.

Show Your City: MCFC reach the peak to reveal the new home shirt by Aaron › 13 Jul 2012

That’s the thinking behind the latest winner for the Show Your City competition, a challenge from Umbro and Manchester City to the club’s fans to come up with great ideas for their kit launches.

Show Your City: young MCFC fans recreate golden moments by Aaron › 12 Jul 2012

One of the most imaginative entries to our Show Your City competition, Will Clothier is a deserving winner of Umbro and Manchester City’s challenge to reveal the club’s new football kits in an interesting and exciting way.

Show Your City: MCFC fan and volunteer turns up the heat by Aaron › 11 Jul 2012

Throughout the week, we’re highlighting the fantastic winning ideas that were entered into our Show Your City competition, run by Umbro and Manchester City to find unusual and exciting ways to launch the club’s new kits.

Behind The Scenes with captain Vincent Kompany and Kevin Cummins by Aaron › 10 Jul 2012

We've already shown you the fantastic reveal of the new Manchester City home and away kits, where we brought Noel Gallagher and Vincent Kompany together for a historic meeting of great minds.

Show Your City: Manchester City’s finest fans reveal the new home shirt in style by Aaron › 6 Jul 2012

Back in May, Umbro and Manchester City asked fans of the club to come up with ideas on how they would reveal the club’s new shirts.

City Smart: Noel and Kompany reveal Manchester City away shirt 2012 by Aaron › 5 Jul 2012

Here's the new Manchester City 2012 away shirt, modelled by Noel Gallagher and club captain Vincent Kompany.