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Shirt Story – Tokyo Verdy 2020/21
J2 League’s Tokyo Verdy unveiled their new kits in a very fancy press conference yesterday. Again produced by Athleta, the shirts feature an isometric pattern in a modern twist on their 90s kits, as well as an updated, simplified crest.
Continue readingKing Kazu: Evergreen Striker Signs New Contract at 52
Older than most forward lines combined, Japanese footballing great Kazu Miura has signed a new contract with Yokohama FC at the autumnal age of 52. Already the oldest professional player in the world, Miura will continue at the newly-promoted team in what will be only their second season ever in the J1 League.
Continue readingShirt Story #3: Tokyo Verdy (1995 Away)
This lovely shirt arrived via a friend last week. In 1995 Tokyo Verdy were still known as Verdy Kawasaki (despite the badge saying Yomiuri Nippon FC), and were still a successful team in the J-League. They came second this year and also won the Japanese Super Cup.
Continue readingShirt Story #1: Tokyo Verdy (1993 Home)
Over the years I’ve owned a fair few football shirts (ever since getting the Evening Gazette Boro shirt for Christmas as a kid). When I started travelling and following other teams I resolved to collect at least one from each of them. So I thought it was time to start documenting them on here. Consider this a rare bonus feature.
Continue readingA Game Too Far (Jubilo Iwata vs. Tokyo Verdy – J1 Playoff Final)
Before coming over to Hungary I lived in Tokyo and followed Verdy who – like Vasas FC – are another former championship-winning side fallen on hard times. Tokyo Verdy (formerly Yomiuri Verdy and Verdy Kawasaki) won Japan’s top flight 7 times in the 80s and 90s, boasting players such as legendary goal-snaffler Kazu Miura and Brazilian-born Japan international Ruy Ramos.
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