Manchester United have had some pretty horrible kits during the empirical reign of Sir Alex Ferguson - a crime not unique to the Red Devils, admittedly, given the collective loss of plot apparently suffered by kit designers across the country at the beginning of the 1980s. But there have also been some pretty smart numbers amongst the dross.
Using the Premier League era as our source, Sport.co.uk picks the best and worst Manchester United kits to have coloured Old Trafford over this period…
MANCHESTER UNITED’S BEST: 2007-2009 home kit
Out of all their home kits from the modern era, this smart, simple design most successfully harks back to trophy-laden United eras of yore, right down to the black socks. This classic look – devoid of unnecessary lines and squiggles - is how it should be done.
MANCHESTER UNITED’S WORST: 1993-1994 goalkeeper’s kit
United won the domestic double that season but, on the down side, Messrs Schmeichel, Walsh and Sealey had to spend the year looking like the victims of a hit and run wallpapering attack. Umbro hardly covered themselves in glory during the early-to-mid 90s but at least whoever designed this one went on to a glittering career in postmodern interior design. Probably.
MANCHESTER UNITED’S WEIRDEST: 1992-1993
Tron? Star Wars battle scene? A portal to another time or dimension? Sport.co.uk thoroughly approves, but could only offer a vague explanation as to why. Trippy, man.
MANCHESTER UNITED’S MOST INFAMOUS: 1995-1996 grey away shirt
Sir Alex ordered his players to change into a different kit at half-time as they trailed Southampton 3-0 at half-time, reasoning that the kit rendered them almost invisible. It was never worn again.