Manchester, EnglandEst. 1878“The Red Devils”

Retro Manchester Reds Shirts

Classic Red Devils shirts, from the first FA Cup win in 1909 to the European Cup Final at Wembley in 1968. Handcrafted in the UK from 100% cotton.
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Manchester Reds 1970s Long Sleeve Retro Shirt (Your Name) Manchester Reds 1970s Long Sleeve Retro Shirt (Your Name)
Made in the UKHandcrafted the old-fashioned way
100% cottonAuthentic look and feel
Adults & kidsSizes S–5XL, plus kids’ range
Name & numberPersonalise any shirt
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Manchester Reds

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About the collection

Retro Manchester Reds football shirts

Manchester Reds kit timeline
  1. 1878Founded as Newton Heath by railway workers
  2. 1902Renamed and switches to red shirts
  3. 1909First FA Cup, won against Bristol City
  4. 1948FA Cup won against Blackpool at Wembley
  5. 1963FA Cup won against Leicester City
  6. 1968First English club to win the European Cup

Red shirts, white shorts and black socks have been the Manchester Reds look for well over a century. Our retro Manchester Reds shirts follow the club from its first FA Cup to the great European night at Wembley in 1968. Every classic Manchester Reds kit we make is handcrafted in the UK from 100% cotton, with no modern sponsor or manufacturer logos.

From Newton Heath to red

The club began in 1878 as Newton Heath, formed by railway workers in east Manchester. In 1902, facing bankruptcy, it was rescued, renamed and moved into red shirts. The first FA Cup followed in 1909, marked by our Manchester Reds 1909 FA Cup Final Retro Football Shirt.

Cup final years

The club won the FA Cup again in 1948, beating Blackpool 4–2, celebrated in our Manchester Reds 1948 FA Cup Final Retro Football Shirt. In 1958, months after the Munich air disaster, a rebuilt side reached Wembley once more. Our Manchester Reds 1958 FA Cup Final Retro Football Shirt honours that run. Five years later the Cup was won against Leicester City, remembered in the Manchester Reds 1963 FA Cup Final Shirt.

Wembley, 1968

With both sides usually in red, the team wore blue to beat Benfica 4–1 after extra time and become the first English winners of the European Cup. Our Manchester Reds 1968 European Cup Final Retro Football Shirt celebrates that night. Browse our kids’ range, casualwear and goalkeeper shirts, or explore more classic English clubs in our retro Premier League shirts collection.

Manchester Reds shirt FAQs

Why did the team wear blue in the 1968 European Cup Final?+

Both the club and opponents Benfica played in red, so the side changed to blue for the final at Wembley and won 4–1 after extra time.

When did the club start wearing red?+

In 1902, when Newton Heath was rescued from bankruptcy, renamed and moved into red shirts, white shorts and black socks.

Can I add a name and number to my Manchester Reds shirt?+

Yes. Choose a name and number for £12, or just a name or just a number for £7.50. We match the lettering style to the era of your shirt.

What sizes do the Manchester Reds shirts come in?+

Adult shirts come in sizes S to 5XL, and we make a kids’ range too. Check the size guide on each shirt for chest measurements.

Can I return my shirt?+

Unpersonalised shirts can be returned within 14 days. Personalised shirts are made to order, so they can’t be returned unless faulty.