Manchester United, the red of Old Trafford
Founded in 1878 by railway workers under the name of Newton Heath, the club became Manchester United in 1902 and settled at Old Trafford in 1910. Here you can find the home, away and third kits from the Red Devils, in supporter or authentic versions, in short or long sleeves, in children's sizes, as well as training tops and Tiro trousers.
Twenty championship titles, one red card.
From the green and gold of Newton Heath to the red of the Red Devils
The club's first shirt was not red. In 1878, the workers of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway depot formed Newton Heath LYR and played in the company colours, green and gold, from 1894 to 1896. Red came with the new name, Manchester United, adopted on 24 April 1902 after the club's financial rescue. The nickname Red Devils, borrowed from the Salford rugby club, appeared on programmes and scarves in the 1960s, and then the devil joined the badge. The green shirts you sometimes see are nods to these origins.
The other Premier League clubs
All of England is gathered in Premier League. Neighbouring derby Manchester has its selection, Manchester City, and the rival of the north-west, the one for the big matches, has its own with Liverpool FC. In London, three clubs are waiting for you: Arsenal FC, Chelsea FC, beaten in the final in Moscow, and Tottenham Hotspur FC.
Three European Cups, from Wembley to Moscow
United's European history is marked by tragedy and rebirth. On February 6, 1958, the Munich disaster claimed the lives of twenty-three people, including eight players from the Busby Babes. Ten years later, the club became the first English champion of Europe by beating Benfica four to one. In 1999, two goals in stoppage time against Bayern earned an historic treble – league, FA Cup, and Champions League. The third European star fell on May 21, 2008, in Moscow, in a penalty shootout against Chelsea. George Best, Bobby Charlton, Éric Cantona, and Ryan Giggs remain the faces of these epic journeys.
Authentic shirt, long sleeves or EQT: the adidas variations
adidas has been dressing United again since 2015, having previously done so in the 1980s. Each kit comes in several variations. The supporter version offers a straight and comfortable fit for the stands. The authentic version, designed for players, is more fitted, lighter, and features heat-applied logos. The long sleeves, highly sought after for winter matches, are available in both versions. The EQT line, an heir to the Equipment range launched by adidas in the early 1990s, offers a more lifestyle shirt, suitable for wearing in town.
The calendar of good Red Devils deals
The Black Friday and the end-of-year holidays are the first opportunities to give a United shirt. Winter sales then lower the current kit, found in the Promotions. The French Days in spring precede the final sprint, then summer sales and the return to training push previous kits towards Clearance.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the United shirt have a devil on it?
The devil comes from the nickname Red Devils, revived in the 1960s at the Salford rugby club under the leadership of Matt Busby. It then appeared on the club badge, where it has held its fork centre stage since the 1970s.
What did the shirt from the Moscow final in 2008 represent?
That night, United played in red against Chelsea, in the rain at the Luzhniki Stadium. After a one-all draw, the club won six penalty kicks to five and claimed its third European Cup, forty years after the first.
Why is Old Trafford called the Theatre of Dreams?
The expression, Theatre of Dreams, is attributed to Bobby Charlton, a club legend. It refers to this stadium opened in 1910, the largest club stadium in England, where the most beautiful pages of United's history have been written.
How does an authentic Manchester United shirt fit?
The authentic cut is designed for athletes: it fits closer to the body and arms. If you’re between two sizes or prefer a looser fit, go for a size up from your usual t-shirt size.
What size United shirt for a twelve year old?
Children's sizes adidas generally go up to sixteen years. At twelve, the size corresponding to the age usually fits best; a twelve year old who is already tall can go straight to a small adult size, to be checked with the size guide.
