Never Seen Before: 11 Manchester United 90s Prototype Shirts Revealed
Every now and then previously unseen photos of sample or prototype football kits surface on the internet, giving us a look at some of the ideas that brands came up with but ultimately didn't get used. Author and Manchester United writer Wayne Barton has shared a selection of shirts that Umbro proposed to United in the 90s and early 2000s, but were rejected in favour of other options.
Umbro Manchester United 90s Prototype Shirts
A long time ago, before they became the laughing stock of world football, Man Utd used to be a very successful, well-run club. During the 90s they won pretty much every trophy they could, wearing Umbro kits as they did so. Umbro took over from Adidas as United's kit suppliers in 1992 and stayed in the role for ten years, until Nike replaced them in 2002.
In that time they produced some real classics, but some of these rejected or unused designs could well have gone on to be just as iconic if things had been different. Check them out below.
92-94
The first shirt pictured above is the design that was used for Umbro's first United home jersey, but this version without the Sharp sponsor logo was never released.
This design was proposed for the same season, featuring a lot more white than we're used to seeing on United home kits, possibly one of the reasons it wasn't chosen. Aston Villa and Napoli made use of the same template.
This one may look familiar as it basically the same as the blue away shirt that they wore that season, but with a different colourway and collar.
United's famous half green half yellow shirt pays tribute to the club's origins as Newton Heath. This proposal took the reference several steps too far, combining the current United crest with the Newton Heath badge for a nauseating look that also obscured the Umbro logo and stitched on club badge.
The lace-up collar on this blue away shirt suggests it dates from the 1992-1994. Not a bad look.
93-95
This black away kit may have been proposed as an alternative to the one in which Eric Cantona famously kung-fu kicked a fan. If that is indeed the case, United made the right call there. It could also have been a possibility for the 98-99 season, when another black shirt was the third kit.
98-99
This design is essentially that season's home kit, but in blue. A great template, this jersey would likely have been a success.
The white version is even better, as the combination of red and black accents give it that little extra. Probably the best of the bunch.
99-00
A slightly different version of the 99-00 away shirt with a centralised badge. The placement of the Umbro logo isn't shown here, so hard to say how the final, finished version would have compared to the shirt that was released.
00-01
The year 2000 was when Vodafone replaced Sharp as shirt sponsor, but this prototype - essentially the final home shirt - was obviously made before the Vodafone deal came about. Umbro also updated their logo around this time, elongating the double diamond and dropping the text, as it appeared on the final version.
This goalkeeper shirt didn't get chosen in the end either, as some more modern designs were preferred.
What do you think of these prototypes? Did Manchester United go for the wrong option on any occasions? Comment below.
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Adidas Football has taken a cheeky and self-aware approach to modern kit culture by leaning directly into the world of shirt leaks. In a teaser shared across social media captioned "LEAK OR NOT TO LEAK, that’s the question", the brand presented a mock confidential desktop interface styled like an internal investigation into unreleased gear.
The desktop graphic features folders and case files centered around upcoming Juventus kits for the 26-27 campaign. Several genuine product codes are highlighted in the mockup, including KC2294 for the Juventus authentic third jersey and KR4646 for the pink away shirt. Surrounding these are playful folder labels such as "PRE-RELEASE LEAKERS" and "PERSONS OF INTEREST", along with mock file thumbnails referencing kit sightings, club mascot leaks, and questions over whether star youngster Kenan Yildiz leaked upcoming jerseys.
Rather than attempting to suppress early kit leaks, Adidas is embracing the surrounding fan culture and online discussion. By turning pre-release anticipation into an interactive campaign, the Three Stripes have found a clever way to generate excitement ahead of the official launches.
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The list highlights several new arrivals and notable number assignments across the squad. New signing Ferran Torres takes the number 9 shirt, while fellow additions Maghnes Akliouche, Lucas Digne, and Mika Godts take numbers 11, 12, and 22, respectively. Key figures retain their established shirts, including Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the number 7 and Ousmane Dembélé wearing number 10, alongside core regulars such as Marquinhos (5), Achraf Hakimi (2), and Vitinha (17).
Between the posts, Lucas Chevalier wears number 30 alongside Alessandro Longoni (16) and Matvey Safonov (39). Midfielder João Neves retains his distinctive number 87, while Warren Zaïre-Emery continues with number 33 for the upcoming campaign.
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The Muangthong United 2026-27 away jersey introduces an ultra-clean, classic look. Built on an off-white base, the shirt features bright red accents on the polo-style collar and sleeve cuffs. All logos, including the club crest on the left chest, EGO branding, and long-time main sponsor Yamaha across the front, appear in monochromatic red.
Sleeve sponsors such as AirAsia and LEO round out the design, maintaining the red-and-white aesthetic throughout the entire kit.
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The shoe's traction pattern features an intricate array of small, angled rubber lugs designed to deliver multi-directional court grip. However, numerous fans and followers noticed that the shape of these individual traction nubs looks remarkably similar to the geometric emblem of Italian sportswear brand Ezeta, prompting many to message the label's founders about the resemblance.
While the outsole pattern is undoubtedly Nike's performance-oriented traction engineered around Sabrina's signature identity, the visual likeness to Ezeta's mark is striking. Do you think this is purely a coincidence, or a curious case of parallel design?
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Spanish Primera Federación side Unionistas de Salamanca and technical partner Erreà have officially unveiled the club's new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. Staying true to the club's fan-owned ethos, the designs were chosen directly by club members through an open design competition and multi-stage vote.
The Erreà Unionistas de Salamanca 26-27 home shirt stays true to tradition with a half-and-half black and white design, accented by subtle tonal vertical pinstripes across the front. Bright yellow trim details the collar and sleeve cuffs, while the back features a clean white panel with fine pinstripes to host player names and numbers.
Taking a bold and creative direction, the Unionistas 26-27 away jersey features a vibrant pink base that fades into deep navy tones towards the bottom hem. The shirt pays tribute to the local region by subtly embedding the names of all 362 municipalities in the province of Salamanca into the fabric graphic, while sleeve cuffs carry lyrics dedicated to the club's loyal travelling fanbase.