My collection of football shirts

Saturday, 23 June 2012

Flag of Belize

First international: El Salvador 3-0 Belize (1995)

Biggest win: Belize 7-1 Nicaragua (2002)

Biggest loss: Mexico 7-0 Belize (2008)

Most capped: Elroy Smith (16 caps)

Top scorer: Deon McCaulay (8 goals)

Star player: Deon McCaulay (Deportes Savio)

Belize according to the rankings are the worst central American side. They only played their first international in 1995 which was 15 years after gaining independence from the United Kingdom. They've achieved an all time high FIFA ranking of 134.

This is the rather are home shirt for the nation of Belize. They haven't really done anything notable in football but I have to thank my Canadian friend Eric for this shirt. You can view his blog by clicking on his link at the bottom of the page.

England Home 2002

England photo before beating Germany 5-1

Flag of England

First international: Scotland 0-0 England (1872)

Biggest win: Ireland 0-13 England (1882)

Biggest loss: Hungary 7-1 England (1954)

Most capped: Peter Shilton (125 caps)

Top scorer: Bobby Charlton (49 goals)

Star player: Wayne Rooney (Manchester United FC)

This shirt was worn during England's unsuccessful 2002 World Cup campaign. The qualifying campaign to get there was more memorable though with a 5-1 win over Germany and then possibly the best ever solo performance from David Beckham managed to get a draw vs Greece which automatically qualified England that year. But then Ronaldinho was the problem as his free kick went over Seaman and knocked the English out.

Wednesday, 20 June 2012

VFL Bochum Home 1998

Well this is probably the craziest design kit I have. I saw it on ebay and just had to buy it even if I do not know much about the German team VFL Bochum. They did have Turkish legend Yildiray Basturk at the time this shirt was used but have never been a big force in German football. I don't think I have ever seen a rainbow design on a shirt before though so I just had to grab it off ebay when I had the chance.

Liverpool 3rd 2010

Dirk Kuyt celebrating his 102nd minute penalty against Arsenal.

This is actually a techfit shirt. I only found this out when I put it on and it is super tight. Unfortunately I do not have the best of bodies to pull off a techfit shirt but they often cost a lot and because the seller did not list that it was techfit on ebay I managed to get it really cheaply so a good buy after all.

Tuesday, 19 June 2012

Mexico 1998 Home

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Flag of Mexico

First international: Guatemala 2-3 Mexico (1923)

Biggest win: Mexico 13-0 Bahamas (1987)

Biggest loss: England 8-0 Mexico (1961)

Most capped: Claudio Suarez (178 caps)

Top scorer: Jared Borgetti (46 goals)

Star player: Javier Hernandez (Manchester United FC)

This is the fantastic shirt worn by the Mexicans in the 1998 world cup. The Mexicans are currently Gold Cup champions and seem to make it through most group stages in the World Cup but are yet to mount a series push for the cup yet. They have actually made 2 Copa America finals despite being in North America. They are the most successful North American side having won the Confederations Cup once, Gold Cup nine times and having made 14 world cup appearances. I have to thank my Mexican friend Enrique for finding me this shirt and getting it sent to me. You can view his collection by clicking on his link at the bottom right of the page.

Saturday, 16 June 2012

England Home 2012