OFFICIAL: Footy Headlines Announces Collaboration with Cult Kits and Kit Expert Phil Delves, Content Lead at Cult Kits
Jul 22, 2025, by Chris
- Partnership Announcement: Footy Headlines has announced a collaboration with Cult Kits and Phil Delves to enhance their football kit coverage and content.
- Content Expansion: The collaboration aims to provide exclusive content, guest articles by Phil Delves, and coverage of retro shirt releases on Cult Kits.
- Cult Kits' Recent Activities: Cult Kits has partnered with Hong Kong's South China to create a special Legacy collection and announced the release of the Cult Kits South China AA 2025 Legacy Home & Away Jerseys.
Footy Headlines is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with leading football shirt platform Cult Kits and renowned shirt expert Phil Delves (Content Lead at Cult Kits), aimed at expanding our coverage, deepening our content, and delivering even more value to fans of football kits worldwide.
As the go-to source for breaking kit news and leaks, Footy Headlines has always prided itself on staying ahead of the curve. With the addition of Cult Kits' historical expertise and Phil Delves’ respected voice in the football shirt community, this collaboration marks a new chapter, blending our insider access with cultural context and unrivaled passion for the game’s most iconic garments.
"We’re thrilled to be partnering with Footy Headlines," said Phil Delves."No one does it better when it comes to industry news and leaks, and we’re excited to add our knowledge and passion to the fold. After meeting the Footy Headlines team in both Denmark and Munich, it was clear a collaboration would have real potential. Now it’s time to get to work."
What to Expect:
Exclusive Content: Articles and features that go beyond the leaks - exploring kit culture, design evolution and more
Guest Articles by Phil Delves: Phil's perspective on shirt collecting, forgotten classics, modern trends, and behind-the-scenes kit insights
Retro Shirt Releases: Coverage of new drops and special releases on Cult Kits
About Cult Kits
About Phil Delves
Based in Huddersfield (UK), Phil is a prominent voice in the football shirt scene. He worked for Hummel and Sunderland AFC, designed the Red Star FC 125th anniversary kit, and his social media channel on X is one of the best in the football world. As Content Lead at Cult Kits, he continues to champion the culture and stories behind the shirts.
Red Star FC 125th anniversary kit, designed by Phil Delves
This collaboration kicks off with immediate effect. Keep your eyes on Footy Headlines for a new wave of content.
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