CHELSEA are set to release a new fourth kit, in homage to the 1970 FA Cup winning Blues side of yesteryear.
The new strip was teased on the club’s Instagram page two weeks ago – and has been spotted on sale in the United States.
The new strip is a throwback to Chelsea’s 1970 FA Cup winning sideCredit: Footyheadlines.com
The shirt will still feature the Nike logo and the club’s sponsorsCredit: Footyheadlines.com
The Blues will be using a retro club crestCredit: Chelsea FC
The kit was leaked by Footy Headlines last week
Football London found the design on sale in a store in New York to all but confirm that it is the real deal.
The strip, on sale in the UK on December 21, is still the classic shade of blue of a Chelsea home kit.
But it features a retro club crest – as well as using the Nike and Yokohama Tyres logos in the same shade of blue as the rest of the shirt, in order to keep it as minimalist as possible.
And the trim is in gold, like the kit they wore in their FA Cup final replay 50 years ago.
The 1970 triumph against Leeds United was the club’s first ever FA Cup win.
Forward Ian Hutchinson’s late equaliser forced extra time at Wembley, but the sides couldn’t be separated on the day.
And when the two sides reconvened at Old Trafford 18 days later – it was David Webb who made himself the hero, netting in extra time to win the cup for the Blues.
It was the beginning of an FA Cup love affair for Chelsea.
And having won another seven since – only Arsenal and Manchester United have won the historic old trophy more than they have.
Chelsea wore a blue and gold kit for the 1970 FA Cup final replayCredit: Getty – Contributor
Expected to be used exclusively in the FA Cup this year, fans can expect the kit to be debuted when Frank Lampard’s side take on Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge in round three.
The match is on Sunday 5 January, and will kick off at 2:01pm in West London.
The tie, like all in the third round this season, will kick off one minute late to help raise awareness for fans looking after their mental health.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
