DC United (Away-2013/14)

My collection is mostly from England but this is a nice addition from the MLS (Major League Soccer) in America. It is the away jersey of DC United.

Even though I like the DC United home jersey, I bought the away jersey simply because it was cheaper. 

I love the MLS badge on the sleeve and I would have got the additional US flag included if not for the price (around $120). So all in all, I'd have more MLS jerseys if they were a little bit cheaper and the postage wasn't so expensive.

Fulham (Away-2013/14)

Red and white jerseys are very common in the Barclay's Premier League but Fulham's 2013/14 away jersey is one of the more unique red and white jerseys this season. That being said, this jersey is a bit too "Middlesbrough-like" in my opinion. 

The reason I bought this particular Fulham jersey instead of the home jersey is the price. This jersey was on sale so I thought I'd buy it so I could cross Fulham off of the EPL teams I needed a jersey for. At the end of the day, this is another basic Adidas jersey that doesn't stand out too much but does the job that's needed. The white shorts and red socks really make the kit look good on the field.

Sunderland (Home-2012/13)

I got last season's Sunderland home jersey on the cheap after waiting until this season to buy it. This worked a treat as Sunderland's jersey doesn't vary much year by year. There's not too much to say about this jersey as it's very similar to the Stoke City home jersey I have (also made by Adidas) and doesn't really stand out among my other jerseys.

However it is an addition to achieving my goal of a jersey for every Premier League team.

England (Away-2012/13)

This is a jersey I meant to get last season but never got around to and eventually it sold out at most places. Luckily I found it cheap not long ago so I decided to add it to the collection. The combination of dark navy blue and the sky blue collar is what sold this design to me. It's yet another classic Umbro design and it does the English national team very well.

I actually have the jacket version of this particular jersey as well.

Rangers (Home-2012/13)

Glasgow Rangers is another one of the most iconic teams in world football and their classic blue jersey is a must have for my collection.

I picked this up cheap on Kitbag as it's last year's jersey. It is a bit basic but sometimes simplicity is the way to go. The logo is as classic as it gets. Umbro have done well with this jersey.

Perth Glory (Home-2013/14)

Perth Glory is another Australian team that I don't mind and to say their kit colour is unique is an understatement. This jersey is so far the only purple jersey I have in my collection.

Personally I think this is Perth's best jersey in years and the pinstripes is a prime example of why I like this jersey so much.

The half collar is a little weird but overall this is a very good jersey.

Aston Villa (Home-2013/14)

 

Another recent addition to the Premier League portion of my jersey collection. This particular jersey is the 2013/14 home jersey of Aston Villa.

Villa is a club full of history and have been wearing the claret and blue for many decades. Truthfully Villa haven't had much success in recent years but won many trophies in the 20th century.

Macron's jerseys are very well made this year and the colours on this jersey are just superb. The collar, the sleeves and most importantly the club logo are all top notch. 

Stoke City (Away-2013/14)

As mentioned below, I got Stoke City's away jersey for free after purchasing their home jersey. With that in mind, this is not a jersey I'd fork out $60+ on. But it's still a good jersey to have in the collection due to the unique colours of the kit.

Stoke City (Home-2013/14)

After adding many jerseys to my collection over the last few months, I decided on a goal to have a jersey for all 20 English Premier League teams in Season 2013/14. One of my latest Premier League addition is that of Stoke City. In fact, due to Stoke's 2 for the price of 1 deal, I managed to get a free away jersey as well but more on that later.

Stoke City's home jersey doesn't stand out among the rest of my collection but as for my goal of a jersey for every Premier League team, I am very pleased to have it. Adidas are the kit makers and have done a very reasonable job once again. I'm not the biggest fan of the unusual white side panels (if you can call them side panels!) but I love the sponsor integration on this jersey.

So in conclusion, another Premier League jersey with EPL sleeve patches. Not a jersey that stands out but one that still deserves a spot in my collection.

Melbourne Victory (Home-2013/14)

As you can see, this photo was taken on my lounge room floor and in fact, I only took the photo about ten minutes ago because this is the latest addition to my collection. The 2013/14 home jersey of the A-League's Melbourne Victory. As a passionate Newcastle Jets fan, this is not a jersey I will be wearing but it's certainly one I'm happy to have in my collection.

Victory are one of my favourite Australian teams (apart from the Jets of course) and have some very talented young players. And as arguably the biggest team in Australia, this jersey is a perfect addition to my collection. It's an Adidas basic V-design and made from a very similar fabric to other Adidas jerseys I have bought this season.

All in all, this is a very good jersey that is only hindered by the ugly red Adecco sponsor on the front. I can look past the sponsor though and enjoy what is a very neat jersey.

Welcome

Welcome to my brand new jersey collection blog. For those who don't know me, I'm Ty Stedman and I'm from Newcastle, Australia. One of my biggest passions is collecting jerseys from multiple sports (mostly football/soccer) and multiple countries. So how did this all start you ask. I brought a 2011/12 Manchester City Home Jersey with Kun Aguero #16 on the back and was very pleased with the price (around $100) and the material in the shirt.

After years of having only rugby league jerseys, I was happy to have a soccer jersey in my collection. It was not until late 2012 that I really started to become addicted with buying jerseys and now my collection is well over 70. Currently these jerseys hang on a very bent and weakened bar in my cupboard. I'm looking at getting a bigger cupboard soon enough. 

This blog will go through all my jerseys one by one and look at why I bought each one and a little bit of the history behind it. It's not very often I go through my jerseys so it'll be good for me to re-discover some of my favourites and hopefully a good read on this blog. I'm also thinking about adding more to my other blog which I will link to this one soon. 

So from the MLS in America to the English Premier League to the local Newcastle NBN State League, here is my jersey collection blog and I hope you enjoy. By the way, as I have over 70 jerseys, not all of them will be up instantly on this blog but I'll try and add a few each day.

Inter Milan (Home 2013/14)

I'll start the blog with one of my latest additions brought from Kitbag. This Inter Milan jersey was full price but I couldn't resist waiting to add such an iconic jersey to my everygrowing collection. It's my first Italian club jersey and another addition to my collection of 2013/14 Nike jerseys. Nike have done an excellent job this season. In conclusion, every football fan knows the blue and black stripes of Inter Milan and I'm happy to have their iconic home jersey in my collection.