Following the announcement Vodaphone were terminating their sponsorship of United 2 years early, the Glazers desperately went in search of a new shirt sponsor. Insurance giants, AIG (ironically the American International Group), were lined up and this adapted 2004-06 kit was produced for the press launch, with many of the players - especially Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs - pictured looking not too happy to be photographed wearing it. (Launch date May 2006 - Never worn in a match).
The new Manchester United shirt is a limited edition, one year only design (obviously to help repay the Glazer debt) and is described by the club as being "1950’s retro style – a tribute to the success of the Busby Babes and their enduring influence". The name of new sponsor AIG is far smaller than its predecessor, the domineering Vodaphone logo, resulting in a classy looking kit. There's a gold seem running along the shoulders and down the sides whilst the club crest is placed onto a white background similar to the 1997-99 European shirt. Whether it sells in large volumes is yet to be seen and may depend on whether funds are made available for any new big named signings. Interestingly, the kit is almost an exact replica of the one worn the previous season by breakaway fans' team, FC United. (Launch date July 24th 2006. Expires July 2007).
Like the home kit, the new Manchester United away shirt is a limited edition, one year only design and sees a welcome return to United's traditional change colours of white and black. Gold touches to the sleeves and collars add to the classy look of this kit. (Launch date Sep 2006. Expires July 2007)
2006-2007 - Manchester United third shirt
The new Manchester United third choice shirt is the away jersey from the previous season, adjusted to blatantly include the new sponsor's logo. Fans groups called for a boycott in 2005 of the Vodaphone-sponsored version however this was widely ignored and thousands bought the kit. The organisers of that boycott will allow themselves a sly smile now the new AIG sponsored United shirt has out dated the Vodaphone one. Whether the same fans go out and buy the new version is yet to be seen. Worn with blue shorts and socks. To be confirmed (Launch date August 2006? Expires July 2007).
Released for just one season, Manchester United and Nike have produced a basic red home shirt. There's been little imagination used when designing this one. It's plain red, very little white and the badge looks like it has been stitched on at the very end and is also a similar size to the Nike logo. The AIG sponsorship logo dominates the top. At the bottom side of the shirt, there's another sew on patch which reads, 'The Red Devils'. On the back of the shirt is a white line at the top and at the bottom. It's a shirt you'll probably love or hate. It is available in all sizes and in long sleeve. Nike has also released a woman's top in a similar design. (Launch date August 1st 2007. Expires July 2008)
Released for just one season, Manchester United and Nike have produced a basic black away shirt. It has more character than the home shirt as this black top has a trim running over the shoulders, the neck and the bottom of the sleeves. However, just like the red kit, the AIG sponsorship logo dominates the shirt. At the bottom side of the shirt, there's a sew on patch which reads, 'The Red Devils'. On the back of the shirt is a red line at the top and at the bottom. It is available in all sizes. (Launch date September 13th 2007. Expires September 2008).
The new goalkeeper home shirt is blue rather than the traditional green. Very similar to the outfield players' red top, however, the goalkeeper top has the extra feature of a white rim over the shoulders which gives the shirt more chartacter than the red jersey. This goalkeeper top is available in all sizes and comes in long sleeve only. There are matching blue shorts and socks to complete the kit. (Launch date August 1st 2007. Expires July 2008).
On Sunday 10th February 2008, Manchester United played Manchester City in a premiership derby match at Old Trafford. It was the closest fixture to February 6th - 50 years since the Busby Babes Munich Air Disaster. To mark the occasion, United wore a replica kit similar to one the Busby Babes wore (a 1950's design). The AIG, Nike and United badge were all removed. Manchester City wore their normal kit although their sponsor was removed from the shirt. Although the kit looked classy on the likes of Ronaldo, sadly it didn't bring the Reds much luck as they went on to lose the game 2-1. In addition to the change of kit, a red and white scarf was given to every home supporter to wear on the day (and blue and white for City fans). (This kit was never available to buy and was a one-off to mark the 50th Anniversary)
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