North Shields, England“The Robins”

Retro North Shields Shirts

A classic Robins shirt celebrating the FA Amateur Cup win over Sutton United at Wembley in 1969. Our retro shirts are made from 100% cotton.
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North Shields Wembley 1969 Retro Football Shirt North Shields Wembley 1969 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

North Shields Retro Kits

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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 North Shields kit story

North Shields kit timeline
  1. 1969FA Amateur Cup winners, beating Sutton United 2–1 at Wembley
  2. 1969Completes a treble with the league title and League Cup
  3. 2015FA Vase winners, beating Glossop North End 2–1 after extra time
  4. 2022Northern League First Division champions

North Shields have twice lifted a national trophy at Wembley, and the first of those days is still talked about on Tyneside. At TOFFS we make retro North Shields shirts that celebrate it, with classic North Shields kits in 100% cotton.

Wembley, 1969

On 12 April 1969 North Shields met Sutton United in the FA Amateur Cup final at Wembley, in front of 47,000 people. The Robins came from behind to win 2–1, with goals from Richie Hall and Brian Joicey. They remain the only Northumberland club, and the last Northern League side, to lift the Amateur Cup at Wembley.

That season manager Frank Brennan’s side also won the league title and the League Cup to complete a treble. Joicey, who scored more than 40 goals in 1968–69, went on to make almost 300 Football League appearances after joining Coventry City.

The shirt

Our North Shields Wembley 1969 Retro Football Shirt celebrates that famous afternoon, with no modern sponsor or manufacturer logos.

Back at Wembley

In 2015 North Shields returned to Wembley and won the FA Vase, beating Glossop North End 2–1 after extra time. Explore more famous names from outside the Football League in our retro non-league shirts collection, or add a name and number to make your shirt unique.

North Shields shirt FAQs

Why are North Shields called the Robins?+

The nickname reflects the club’s red playing colours.

When did North Shields win at Wembley?+

Twice. They beat Sutton United 2–1 in the 1969 FA Amateur Cup final and Glossop North End 2–1 after extra time in the 2015 FA Vase final.

Can I add a name and number to my North Shields 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 North Shields 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.