SHORTLISTED 2025

Illustrated Book of the Year | Shortlisted

Admiral: 50 Years of the Replica Shirt

by Rob MacDonald, Adam Bushby & Lee Nash, with contributions from John Devlin, Theo Hamburger & Admiral Sports

In the 1973-74 season, Admiral changed the British football landscape forever with the introduction and sale of the first ever replica shirt. The move sparked an explosion in football design, manufacturing and culture from the early 1970s through to the present day. Through Admiral’s most iconic shirts, teams and players, this commemorative book documents and celebrates five decades of pioneering, innovation and the rebellious streak that is woven into the fabric of the brand.

Admiral: 50 Years of the Replica Shirt by Rob MacDonald, Adam Bushby & Lee Nash
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