Showcase: 1992/93 home jersey (commemorative edition)

Did you enjoy the first jersey showcase? Especially sweet given how we nailed Arsenal in the FA Cup. How fitting a legendary jersey to showcase as the first one. Only regret is, Ryan Giggs did not take part in the breathtaking match (how fitting it would be, especially if he had scored).

Never mind, he's rested for the Champions' League tie later. Should I add? Our Champions' League victory over Lyon later. Time to stuff Perrin's arrogance back in his where-the-sun-doesn't-shine.

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Presenting: 1992/1993 season home jersey

Description: Home, collared and laced (Newton-Heath era)
Sponsors: Umbro, Sharp
Used: 1992 - 1993
Player printed: Ryan GIGGS 11
Special feature: Embroidered with "F.A. Premier League Champions 1992-93"
Known for: The first home strip produced by Umbro for Manchester United, it also became the home kit of the first-ever English Premier League champions. First home kit worn by Eric Cantona, and Ryan Giggs when he burst onto the scene as a precocious 16-year-old winger with, literally, wings on his feet!



What would have been the first showpiece to present, as this jersey is the one worn when I first followed Manchester United, after the heartbreak of losing the title to Leeds United prior to the introduction of the FA Premier League (remember? It used to be called "First Division").

And so, how fitting it is for Manchester United to lift the very first Premier League trophy, a team destined for greatness in the Premiership era.

When I saw this jersey, it was like, Whoa!, perfect lor! With Ryan Giggs (my all-time favourite United legend) printed behind, "F.A. Premier League Champions 1992-93" embroidered (we're the first! Beginning of 90s ownage!) ... though I sometimes wonder if the embroidery's fake or not:


The jersey has a watermark too, presumably to deter counterfeiters at that time (not sure if it's clear in the pic or not):



The embroidery:



Ryan Giggs:

So unfortunate that the numbering has faded and peeled over time. What to do, the jersey (and printing) is over 16 years old!



I guess for its old condition (many bobbles, number worn off), I paid a little too much for it. Nevertheless, what a joy to hold a very rare vintage in my hand (and furthermore, it's my size too!)

So, I suppose I'll wear this jersey on the day we lift the Premiership trophy come May (yeah baby! I believe in our lads! :D)

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Will update post-match (Olympique Lyon vs Manchester United, UCL 2nd round 1st leg) ... if I can keep awake.

AND THE REDS GO MARCHING
ON! ON! ON!!

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