Manchester City 1997-98 Away Shirt
Step back into the late-1990s era of Manchester City with the Manchester City 1997-98 Away Shirt, a distinctive design from a turbulent but deeply memorable chapter in the club's history. The shirt combines a dark navy upper section with a broad white central panel and a contrasting maroon band across the chest, creating one of the more recognisable away designs of the period. Light-blue detailing adds a subtle connection to City's traditional colours, while the navy polo-style collar is finished with maroon and white accents for an unmistakable 1990s football aesthetic.
The 1997-98 campaign was played at Maine Road during a difficult season that ultimately ended with Manchester City finishing 22nd in the First Division and being relegated. Despite the disappointment, the season featured memorable moments, including a 3-0 away victory over Portsmouth in which this distinctive away design was worn.
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Built for the Maine Road Era
The 1997-98 season belongs to a fascinating period in Manchester City's history, when the club was undergoing major changes both on and off the pitch. The team competed in the First Division, with Paul Dickov finishing as the club's leading scorer with nine goals. The campaign ultimately ended in relegation, making the shirt a snapshot of City at a very different point in its history from the global football power of today.
Its distinctive away design adds to its appeal. The combination of navy, white and maroon gives the shirt a bold late-1990s identity, while the light-blue accents subtly maintain the connection with Manchester City's traditional colours. Today, the design remains closely associated with the Maine Road era and the players who represented the club during one of its more challenging chapters.
Design & Features
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Dark Navy Upper: A deep navy upper section gives the shirt a distinctive and powerful away identity.
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White Central Panel: A broad white section across the middle creates the shirt's defining contrast.
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Maroon Chest Band: A bold maroon stripe crosses the chest, adding a striking late-1990s colour combination.
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Light-Blue Accents: Subtle City-blue detailing connects the unconventional away design with the club's traditional identity.
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Navy Polo Collar: The collar combines navy with maroon and white trim for a classic period look.
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Traditional Club Crest: The Manchester City crest completes the unmistakable identity of the shirt.
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Brother Chest Sponsor: The historic sponsor forms an important part of the shirt's original 1997-98 appearance.
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Maine Road Heritage: A design strongly associated with City's late-1990s era and the final years of the club's historic Maine Road period.
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1997-98 Season: A genuine snapshot of Manchester City during their First Division campaign.
Famous Players
Georgi Kinkladze, Uwe Rösler, Paul Dickov, Shaun Goater, Kevin Horlock, Kit Symons, Peter Beardsley
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