The MJK Blog
Football shirt news, unboxing guides, kit history and everything in between. Written by football fans, for football fans.
Mystery Box or Subscription: Which Makes the Better Football Gift?
The Short Version Choose a one-off box for a single surprise to unwrap, a subscription if the person will enjoy a new shirt every month and you want to save 15%, and a share box if several ...
Carabao Cup Fourth Round: The Ties and the Shirts to Know
The Short Version The Carabao Cup fourth round is played the week of 26 October 2026, and the headline tie is Liverpool against Chelsea. Here are all eight ties, with the colours, kit stori...
The Story Behind the Number 7 Shirt
The Short Version No number on a football shirt carries more weight than 7. It began as a simple position marker for the right winger, and became the number clubs guard most closely. This i...
Authenticity Badges: How Manufacturers Mark a Genuine Shirt
The Short Version Nike does not put a hologram on its football shirts, no matter what a seller tells you. Here is exactly how the major manufacturers actually mark a genuine shirt, brand by...
The Most Iconic Goalkeeper Shirts Ever Made
The Short Version The goalkeeper is the one player on the pitch required to wear something different, and for a golden stretch of football history, keepers and their kit makers used that fr...
Football Shirt Gift Ideas for the Fan Who Has Everything
The Short Version Buying for a football fan who seems to own everything is one of the hardest gifts there is, and most of the obvious options make it worse, not better. Here is why the usua...
