FA Cup inspiration for new Manchester United third kit explained by Adidas
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAdidas has revealed Manchester United's new third kit was inspired by the 1909 FA Cup final. Played at Crystal Palace in front of just over 71,000 supporters, the Reds beat Bristol City to lift their first-ever FA Cup.
Sandy Turnbull was the only goalscorer on the day as both teams reached the final for the very first time. Both the Robins and United traditionally wear red kits but unlike in the present day where only one team would change their strips, the FA ordered both sides to change for the showpiece.
City chose to wear a blue kit while the Reds chose a white shirt with a red V-stripe. Want to join our MUFC Pro club for a totally ad-free version of the MEN’s Man United app packed with premium features? Click here ALSO READ: United fans in agreement as Keane launches kit Explaining why they chose to pay homage to this kit in particular, the German manufacturer said: "So the third kit this season, I think, is incredibly exciting for us.
It's the first time we'll have the devil as the principle crest on the jersey. "The secondary story would be the 1909 FA Cup win.
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