Manchester United 1978-80 player shirt by Admiral believed to have been worn by Ritchie in the 1978-79 season.
Admiral became the club's kit manufacturer in '75 and this superb design was used for 5 years but only in 78-79 and 79-80 with the special centenary detail to the club badge.
Ritchie made his debut for the club aged just 17 and really established himself as useful first team player in 78-79 making 21 appearances scoring a highly impressive 10 goals including a hat-trick against Leeds. The youngster found it harder in 79-80 though managing only 11 appearances and 3 goals but it came as a surprise when he was sold to Brighton in '80. One match in which Ritchie came off the bench wearing #12 when this design was used was the famous 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup Semi Final replay at Goodison Park in '79. The forward later went on to become a club stalwart at Oldham Athletic spending 10 years at Boundary Park.
Correct player size cloth print professionally machine stitched, fully embroidered crest with 1878 1978 Centenary detail, machine stitched Admiral logo, size specified as Mens, cotton material, comes from the players own personal collection - a signed letter verifying this will be provided.
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