Bournemouth, EnglandEst. 1899“The Cherries”

Retro Bournemouth Shirts & Clothing

Classic Cherries shirts, from the Boscombe years at Dean Court to the red-and-black stripes first worn in 1971, plus hoodies, a track top and a Harrington jacket. Our retro shirts are made from 100% cotton.
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Bournemouth 1950s Retro Football Shirt Bournemouth 1950s Retro Football Shirt
Est. 1990The original retro shirt company
100% cottonAuthentic look and feel
Adults & kidsSizes S–5XL, plus kids’ range
Name & numberPersonalise any shirt
The collection

Bournemouth Retro Kits

11 products
Kids’ shirtsSizes for ages 3–13 → Red retro football shirt personalised with any name and number 10 Add a name & numberPeriod-correct lettering →
About the collection

The Bournemouth kit story

Bournemouth kit timeline
  1. 1899Founded in the autumn as Boscombe FC
  2. 1910Moves to Dean Court, on land granted by J.E. Cooper-Dean
  3. 1923Elected to the Football League as Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic
  4. 1971Becomes AFC Bournemouth and adopts red-and-black stripes
  5. 2015Wins the Championship to reach the top flight for the first time

Bournemouth’s red-and-black stripes are among the most distinctive in the English game, but the club’s kit story goes back much further. At TOFFS we recreate retro Bournemouth shirts from across the decades, from the Dean Court sides of the 1950s to the 1970s. Each of our classic Bournemouth kits is 100% cotton, with no modern sponsor or manufacturer logos.

From Boscombe to Dean Court

The club was founded in the autumn of 1899 as Boscombe FC. In 1910 it was granted land by J.E. Cooper-Dean, and the new ground was named Dean Court after its benefactor. When the club was elected to the Football League in 1923 it became Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic. Our Bournemouth 1950s Retro Football Shirt and Bournemouth 1960s Retro Shirt recall the years under that name.

Why the Cherries?

There are two stories behind the nickname. One points to the cherry-red striped shirts the team once wore. The other points to the Cooper-Dean estate beside the ground, which is thought to have held cherry trees. Either way, red has been at the heart of the kit for most of the club’s history, in stripes, all-red shirts and red with white sleeves.

The Milan stripes of 1971

In 1971 the club became AFC Bournemouth, so that it would appear first in alphabetical lists of English clubs. The same year brought red-and-black striped shirts based on the AC Milan kit, a look the Cherries have kept ever since. Our Bournemouth 1970s Retro Football Shirt comes in adult sizes, with a 1970s kids’ version too. For matchdays there’s the Bournemouth Red Harrington Jacket, plus hoodies, sweatshirts and a polo in our casualwear range. Browse more classic clubs in our retro League One shirts collection, or add a name and number to make yours unique.

Bournemouth shirt FAQs

When did Bournemouth first wear red and black stripes?+

The club introduced red-and-black striped shirts in 1971, based on the AC Milan kit, in the same year it became AFC Bournemouth.

Why are Bournemouth called the Cherries?+

There are two explanations: the cherry-red striped shirts the team once wore, and the cherry trees thought to have grown on the Cooper-Dean estate beside Dean Court.

Can I add a name and number to my Bournemouth shirt?+

Yes. Choose a name and number for £12, or just a name or just a number for £7.50. We match the lettering style to the era of your shirt.

What sizes do the Bournemouth shirts come in?+

Adult shirts come in sizes S to 5XL, and we make a kids’ range too. Check the size guide on each shirt for chest measurements.

Can I return my shirt?+

Unpersonalised shirts can be returned within 14 days. Personalised shirts are made to order, so they can’t be returned unless faulty.