The wait is over.
Liverpool unveiled its new home uniforms, or “kits,” Thursday. The Reds will sport their new look at Anfield when the 2014-15 season kicks off in August.
The new, all-red uniforms are inspired by those the Reds wore in the 1960s, LiverpoolFC.com reports.
“The 1960s was such a defining era for this club — Roger Hunt, Ian St John, Ron Yeats — the list of Liverpool legends that played under Bill Shankly goes on and on,” manager Brendan Rodgers said. “For the players to wear a shirt that has taken inspiration from such a successful period for the club can act as a reminder that they can bring those glory years back to Liverpool Football Club.”
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard praised the throwback quality of the new uniform.
“I have a great sense of pride every time I pull on a Liverpool shirt,” Gerrard said, according to LiverpoolFC.com. “This shirt feels like a Liverpool classic and helps me remember the greats who played before us.”
Warrior Sports makes the all-red strip, as it did with Liverpool’s previous home uniform. It uses War-Tech, Warrior’s signature apparel technology system, which makes the fabric highly breathable while absorbing moisture.
The new 2014-15 home uniforms go on sale May 9. Fans can pre-order now to ensure delivery on that date.
See Liverpool’s new 2014-15 home jersey and full uniform below.
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