Retro Scotland Away Jersey 1988/89

🏴 Scotland Away Shirt 1988–1989

• Manufacturer: Umbro

• Years Worn: 1988–1989

• Type: Away  Kit

• Design:

  • Bold and unique geometric pattern with yellow, pink, and navy interlocking shapes forming a 3D cube illusion.

  • Navy blue collar with button fastening.

  • Umbro double diamond on the right chest.

  • Scottish Football Association crest on the left chest.

• Shorts & Socks: Typically paired with navy shorts and yellow socks when used in full kit.

⚽ Historical Context:

• Introduced as a third option during the late 1980s, when Scotland’s primary home kit was dark navy and the away kit was white — both of which could clash with opponents wearing similar tones.

• Although rarely worn in official matches, this shirt was part of Umbro’s experimental design phase that pushed visual boundaries with vivid, geometric templates.

• The design mirrors some of Umbro’s 1988–89 club templates, such as those used by Manchester City and Sheffield United, but with custom Scottish colors.

🧩 Legacy:

• The 1988–89 third shirt has since become one of the most collectible Scotland shirts ever made due to its limited use and striking “optical illusion” pattern.

• Among football shirt enthusiasts, it’s often cited as one of the boldest Umbro designs of the late ’80s, embodying that transition from traditional plain kits to the wild graphics of the early ’90s.