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Highbury Farewell, 2005–06

2005–06 · Special · Highbury's Last Act

Highbury Farewell

A return to redcurrant to say goodbye to Highbury.

Manufacturer
Nike
Sponsor
O2

Historical background

For the final season at Highbury, Arsenal wore a redcurrant shirt echoing the 1886 original.

Design story

Redcurrant body with a gold-trimmed crew neck and cuffs, gold O2 lettering and a centrally placed crest above 'Highbury 1913–2006'.

Notable moments

  • Final match at Highbury, May 2006

On the pitch

Thierry Henry in redcurrant during Highbury’s final season, 2005–06.
Thierry Henry in redcurrant during Highbury’s final season, 2005–06.