Description
Match worn or issued Scotland long-sleeved away shirt for a number 5 in the international year of 1993. This number was worn by player Colin Hendry.
The Scotland national team navigated a period of transition between 1994 and 1996, under manager Craig Brown. After failing to qualify for the 1994 World Cup, the team successfully secured a spot at Euro 1996 in England. Led by experienced players like Gary McAllister, John Collins, and Colin Hendry, Scotland put up a strong fight in the group stage, earning four points but narrowly missing out on the knockout rounds due to goal difference. Their 1-0 win over Switzerland and a hard-fought 0-0 draw with the Netherlands were highlights, but a 2-0 loss to England ultimately sealed their fate. Despite the disappointment, the team showed promise heading into the late 1990s.
Colin Hendry was a commanding central defender who earned 51 caps for the Scotland national team between 1993 and 2001. Known for his toughness, leadership, and aerial ability, he became a key figure for Scotland during the 1990s, playing in both Euro 1996 and World Cup 1998 qualifying campaigns. At club level, Hendry is best remembered for his time at Blackburn Rovers, where he played an instrumental role in their 1994-95 Premier League title win.
Scotland first played in this away kit on 18 December 1994 in and against Greece for the Euro 1996 qualification. Here, they played with yellow numbers on the back instead of the one in dark purple sold here.
They played one match in 1996 with this shirt, against Colombia (1-0 loss) on 29 May. In 1995 they played multiple games in their away kit, including away matches against San Marino and Japan.
This shirt has all the features of a match shirt: correct player size felt number; long sleeves (not commercially available); first team player size XL and the fully embroidered Umbro and Scotland logos. The Umbro logo was printed within the material of fanshop shirts and the Scotland logo was a stitched patch on commercially available fanshop shirts.
Year: 1994-1996
Size: XL
Condition: Very good
Brand: Umbro
