The MJK Blog
Football shirt news, unboxing guides, kit history and everything in between. Written by football fans, for football fans.
Manchester City Shirts: A Collector's History
The Short Version From a church football club in Victorian Manchester to a modern European superpower, Manchester City's sky blue shirt has carried the whole story. From the AC Milan-inspir...
How to Spot a Fake Premier League Shirt Before You Buy
The Short Version Fake Premier League shirts have become genuinely convincing, and the counterfeit market is large. Here are the six checks that separate a genuine shirt from a fake one: th...
Why Do Premier League Clubs Play in Their Colours?
The Short Version Arsenal play in red because of a hand-me-down kit. Newcastle's stripes trace to the region's miners. Liverpool did not always wear all red. The colours we treat as eternal...
The Best Retro Serie A Shirts Ever Made
The Short Version In the 1980s and 90s, Serie A was the best league in the world, and its shirts matched. Elegant makers, unforgettable sponsors and the greatest players on earth combined t...
Everton Shirts: A Collector's History
The Short Version One of England's oldest and proudest clubs, Everton have worn royal blue with distinction for well over a century. From the NEC shirts of the great mid-80s side to the Umb...
Champions League Kits 2026/27 Ranked: The Best Shirts of the Season
The Short Version The 2026/27 Champions League season brings 36 of Europe's biggest clubs together, and this year the kits have a clear theme: heritage. From Barcelona's homage to their ico...
