Isle of Man Home 2012

Flag of Isle of Man

First international: Isle of Wight 1-0 Isle of Man (1993)

Biggest win: Isle of Man 13-0 Hitra (1999)

Biggest loss: Jersey 5-1 Isle of Man (1993)

This is the shirt for the Isle of Man. The Isle of Man is probably most famous for holding the TT race which is often branded the most dangerous race and with roughly around 240 deaths at the TT I can see why it is branded that. I really like how on this shirt they have put the footballs on each of the legs on the badge to. Isle of Man often play in the Island games with teams like Shetland, Guernsey, Jersey but overall this is a nice shirt.

Oman Home 2007

Flag of Madagascar

First international: Sudan 15-0 Oman (1965)

Biggest win: Oman 12-0 Laos (2001)

Biggest loss: Libya 21-0 Oman (1966)

Most capped: Fawzi Bashir (98 caps)

Top scorer: Hani Al-Dhabit (46 goals)

Star player: Ali Al-Hasbi (Wigan Athletic)


The country of Oman is the only FIFA affiliated country that begins with O. That was a pretty useless bit of information but they are home to Wigan goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi. Based in the middle east they are not one of the bigger footballing nations but it is different seeing an international shirt with sponsorship on.

Nepal Home and Away 2012

Flag of Nepal

First international: China 6-2 Nepal (1972)

Biggest win: Nepal 7-0 Bhutan (1999)

Biggest loss: South Korea 16-0 Nepal (2003)

Star player: Rohit Chand (HAL)


These nice shirts belong to the country of Nepal. Nepal is landlocked between China and India and is famous for having 8 of the 10 tallest mountains in the world including Mount Everest. It is also the only country to have a flag which isn't rectangular. These shirts were good value from a website called Goal Nepal. The delivery was very quick and the service very good as well. Shirts for sale at http://www.goalnepal.com/shop.php

Soccer Aid Rest of the World 2012 Shirt

Soccer aid is a charity football match where England take on the Rest of the World. Celebrities and past football players play in the event organised by Robbie Williams to gain money for the charity UNICEF. This shirt actually came to me as a bit of a surprise as I ordered one before but when it arrive it was the wrong product. I got a refund in store and didn't expect to get another shirt sent to me but then this arrived today as a pleasant surprise.

Iran Home 2010

Flag of Iran

First international: Afghanistan 0-0 Iran (1941)

Biggest win: Iran 19-0 Guam (2000)

Biggest loss: Turkey 6-1 Iran (1950)

Most capped: Ali Daei (149 caps)

Top scorer: Ali Daei (109 goals)

Star player: Ali Karimi (Persepolis)

Iran have won 3 Asian cups in their time and qualified for 3 world cups. I was recommended to get this from an Iranian guy at a kebab van so I did. Ali Daei is in fact the all time top scorer in international football for Iran.

Liverpool Home 2012/2013

 

Martin Skrtel celebrating his goal against Manchester City

Botswana Away 2012

                                      
                                                          Flag of Botswana

First international: Malawi 8-1 Botswana (1968)

Biggest win: Botswana 6-2 Swaziland (2002)

Biggest loss: Malawi 8-1 Botswana (1968)

Most capped: Ndiapo Letsholathebe (53 caps)

Top scorer: Dipsy Selolwane (16 goals)

Star player: Tshepo Motlhabankwe (Heracles Almelo)


The 2012 African Nations Cup was the first time Botswana have ever qualified for it. In 2010 they managed to get up to an all time best of 53rd in the FIFA world rankings but have since dropped down into three figures despite the qualification for the AFCON. I have to say the Botswana shirts are probably my favourites.