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Anfield Anniversary, 2008–09

2008–09 · Away · The Emirates Age

Anfield Anniversary

A yellow and blue away shirt presented as a look back at the 1989 championship won at Anfield.

Manufacturer
Nike
Sponsor
Fly Emirates

Historical background

The 2008–09 season brought the twentieth anniversary of the title decided at Anfield in 1989. Nike marked it with a yellow and blue away shirt rather than a straight reproduction of the original.

Design story

A yellow body and sleeves with navy trim and a narrow red stripe running down the front. The coloured crest sits above the Fly Emirates sponsor, with the Nike mark opposite.

Notable moments

  • Twentieth anniversary of Anfield '89
  • Presented as an anniversary design, not a replica
  • Nike manufacture with Fly Emirates

On the pitch

Andrey Arshavin in the 2008–09 yellow away shirt.
Andrey Arshavin in the 2008–09 yellow away shirt.