The Second Colour Debate

When Arsenal introduced their latest away kit, black and purple hoops, there was the usual outrage and shock that Arsenal should so trample over tradition. For a generation of Arsenal fans, that includes me, we associate yellow or gold as our second kit; certainly it is one that has brought us much success over the years.

But it hasn't always been yellow. The blues and whites that have featured in recent years have long been used by the club.

And as this letter shows controversy over away colours have been nothing new! The letter comes from 1968/69 season!

And as these two images show blue and white were used extensively throughout the 1960s!

The line up comes from a game in 1963/64; can you spot a young George Armstrong?

The action comes from a game at Brammal Lane against Sheffield United and I love this picture. Look at the stand. That was the pavilion used by Yorkshire County Cricket club when they used the field during the cricket season.