ARSENAL SHIRT HISTORY
1986–87, 1987–88
Design: ADIDAS
Sponsor: JVC
Adidas replaced Umbro as the Gunners’ next
kit supplier and introduced this typically 80s
snug-fitting design. The shirt included adidas’
famous three stripes on the white sleeves, a
wrap-over V-neck and a shadow pattern of
stripes and tiny versions of the club badge.
Red pinstripes were added to the shorts along
with an AFC monogram replacing the badge.
The deal with adidas coincided with the club’s
rise during the 80s under George Graham.
Worn in: The 86–87 Littlewoods Cup 2–1
victory over Liverpool at Wembley with two
goals by Charlie Nicholas, and the following
year’s unfortunate 3–2 defeat to Luton in the
final of the same competition.
Worn by: Steve Williams, Martin Hayes.
