Some of the best Manchester United retro shirts ever are currently online, with classic football shirts from iconic sides
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What are the best Manchester United retro shirts? Classic football shirts from the 60s? From Sir Alex's early days? Perhaps the 2000s pomp where they had some of the nicest ever retro Premier League jerseys? There are so many to choose from.
Here's our pick of the greatest old United shirts out there right now, featuring a couple of the greatest the Premier League has even seen…
Best Manchester United retro shirts 2022: The 11 best classic football shirts from the Red Devils' history
1. Manchester United 1958 home shirt
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1958 was a transformative year for the club for all the wrong reasons. From this year, Manchester United grew into something strong, carrying the memories of those lost in the Munich Air Disaster.
The shirt that United wore in those days was understated and the basis that the Red Devils would evolve from aesthetically. This replica is a fitting tribute to 50s look of United – who let's not forget, were a stunning football team.
Towards the end of 2022, Adidas released this stunning shirt as part of a wider retro collection.
The 1990 home kit might not be one that a lot of fans loving remember as a classic – especially compared to some of the 1990s tops that United lifted countless pots wearing – but just look. It's a stunning shirt with a beautiful pattern.
Premium Adidas, this. They just had to bring it back.
United got a reimagining of this shirt last season – but somehow we think the original is still more warmly thought of.
The blue/white away shirt of the early 90s is one of the most celebrated away kits of all time. Adidas cleaned up a treat on this one – and you can still find it online every now and then.
This shirt isn't just a classic, it's a political statement.
The green and gold of Newton Heath is these days used to protest against the ownership with. This particular colour scheme may never been seen on a United shirt again – and these tops have since become gold dust.
One of the most simple yet effective United away tops ever, this was the change option during the Treble season – as if you needed reminding from the photo.
This shirt still gets sold online at auction and it's a rare classic.
The 2008 Champions League-winning top is another classic in United's history. There are few details but the line leading from the back up to the number is instantly recognisable.
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