SCOTLAND 1990 LEISURE SHIRT - XL
Description & Sizing
Excellent condition. Federation crest is flock and Umbro logo is plastic, both are embossed and heat applied. No pulls, few small bobbles across front of shirt. Colours and stitching in excellent condition.
Scotland qualified for the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy under manager Andy Roxburgh, securing their fifth consecutive appearance at the tournament and continuing a remarkable period of international consistency.
The squad featured established players including Jim Leighton, Richard Gough, Roy Aitken, Paul McStay, Gary McAllister, Mo Johnston and Ally McCoist, alongside experienced internationals Stuart McCall and Gordon Strachan.
Scotland entered the tournament in a group alongside Brazil, Sweden and Costa Rica, hoping to progress beyond the opening stage of a World Cup for the first time.
Their campaign began with a 1–0 defeat against Costa Rica in Genoa, with Juan Cayasso scoring the decisive goal. The following fixture brought an improved performance against Sweden, as goals from McCall and Johnston secured a 2–1 victory and maintained Scotland's hopes of qualification.
Roxburgh's side subsequently faced Brazil in their final group match at the Stadio delle Alpi in Turin. Despite a competitive performance against the South American side, a late goal secured a 1–0 victory for Brazil, ending Scotland's tournament at the group stage.
Although Scotland were unable to progress, their fifth consecutive World Cup appearance represented an important achievement during an era featuring several of the country's most recognisable international players.
The period also coincided with Umbro's production of a distinctive collection of Scotland training and leisure apparel, incorporating the bold graphic patterns and unconventional colour combinations associated with late-1980s football fashion.
Produced by Umbro, the Scotland 1990 leisure shirt featured a striking geometric pattern incorporating yellow, blue and salmon-pink tones, reflecting the bold colour combinations and abstract graphics associated with late-1980s football fashion.
Released as part of Scotland's official leisurewear collection surrounding the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy, the shirt was designed for off-the-pitch use rather than competitive international matches. Its unconventional design and association with Scotland's fifth consecutive World Cup appearance have made it a particularly sought-after piece among vintage football collectors. The distinctive pattern and vibrant colours make it a classic example of Umbro's experimental international clothing from the era.
PIT TO PIT - 59cm /// COLLAR TO HEM - 73cm
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Condition
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Our condition guide
10/10 - Brand New with Tags
Outstanding condition with no noticeable flaws. Tags may or may not be present, but the item shows little to no sign of wear.
9/10 - Mint
Very strong vintage condition. May show the lightest signs of storage or previous wear, but nothing that distracts from the item overall.
8/10 - Excellent
A well-kept piece with minor signs of age or use. This could include light bobbling, slight fading or very small marks, but it still presents really well.
7/10 - Very Good
Noticeable wear consistent with age. This may include moderate fading, small pulls, bobbling, minor cracking to print or a small mark.
6/10 and below - Good with Noticeable Signs of Wear
More obvious signs of wear or ageing. This might include heavier fading, marks, pulls, print wear or repairs.
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Washing
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Drying
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Storage
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Protecting prints, badges and sponsor logos
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- Avoid excessive heat, as this can damage vinyl, flock and older materials
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