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The Football Shirt and Its History

By Soophott Lert

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Published: 09Nov2009
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If you look back in history at the sport of football you will find that there have been many changes in the clothing that the teams wear. At one point and time, teams were identified by the colored armbands or even their caps and socks. As time progressed on, the uniforms started to take a turn for the better and each team became color coordinated. The football shirt plays many different roles in the game and means something different depending upon if you are a fan, a sponsor or a player.

For the players of a team, it shows which side you are on and the colors of your group. If you are a fan, it is something that you can wear to show your team spirit and love for the game. But, the football shirt stands out when it comes to the goalkeeper of the team. After the First World War, goalkeepers started to wear shirts that stood out from the rest of the team. They made the color different and may even add a strip or two as well. This way they could be identified from the rest players on the field.

In the beginning, the material that the player's shirts were made from, would soak up the sweat from the player and become heavy and cumbersome. Over the years, the material changed in order to make it more comfortable for the teammates during game time. The style of the football shirt that is worn will also change depending upon the weather and the time of year that they are playing. You will find them in long and short sleeve, v-neck or crew cut.

The color of the uniform will also change for at home games and away games. Some goalkeepers may even change the color of the shirt that they wear for a specific arena that they are competing in. Looking back on history of the sport and of the clothing, you will find that things have changed dramatically over the centuries. Specific changes were made to accommodate not only the players but the spectators and score keepers as well. The football shirt represents the team and the fans in turn wear them to support the team and the sport as well.

If you are looking for more information on the history, all you have to do in look on the internet and you will be able to find information on how it became that uniforms had to be a certain stature and when it all started. You will also be able to find the different laws and by-laws off why certain decisions were made on the football shirt. For the fan, it is simply something that they can show that they are behind their team all the way no matter what the outcome. Regardless of what your reason is to have this knowledge, the most important thing is to sit back and enjoy the game as it was meant to be.

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