Description

Ireland Away Shirt 1997

Ireland's 1997 retro away shirt is a bold and iconic piece that stands in stark contrast to the team's traditional green. Designed by Umbro, it boasts a strong visual identity thanks to its vibrant orange color, a nod to one of the colors of the Irish flag. This shirt remains one of the most memorable and sought-after by collectors today, thanks to its striking design and quintessential 90s aesthetic.

Design and style

• Main color: intense orange, contrasted by touches of green, white and black

• Dynamic geometric pattern on the shoulders with triangular shapes in green and black

• A white band angled to enhance the visual effect and the tricolor identity

• Green polo collar trimmed in white and black, typical of Umbro designs from the late 90s

• Black Umbro logo embroidered on the right chest

• Opel sponsor in black, perfectly integrated into the center of the jersey

• Crest of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) on the heart side

History and heritage

This 1997 jersey is one of the defining kits of Irish football during a transitional period following the Jack Charlton era. It symbolizes a generation that continues to represent the country in major international competitions and qualifying matches. Its distinctly 90s aesthetic is now a true icon of vintage football style.

Details and advice

• Lightweight polyester fabric with fine tone-on-tone vertical stripes

• Comfortable straight cut, true to the Umbro standards of the time

• Suitable for both the collection and lifestyle wear

• Cold washing is recommended to preserve the vibrant colors and patterns.

Further information

• Year: 1997

• Team: Ireland

• Type: Away jersey

• Colors: orange, green, black and white

• Equipment manufacturer: Umbro

• Collar: buttoned polo shirt

• Sponsor: Opel

• Material: vintage polyester

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