Season 2009/10
original illustrations of the kits worn during the season


The Season in brief

United, despite the sale of Ronaldo to Real Madrid for £80m, narrowly missed out on a fourth consecutive title, finishing as runners up just one point behind Chelsea. Wayne Rooney, who hit 34 goals, was the PFA Footballer of the Year.

Amongst the highlights of the season were a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at Wembley to retain the League Cup and late winners in three games against City. For the most part, however, their football was more workmanlike than inspired although injuries, particularly in defence, refereeing blunders and on occasion mystifying tactical decisions, all contributed to an ultimately disappointing season. It was perhaps best summed up during an eight day spell in April when United were beaten at Old Trafford by Chelsea and dumped out of the Champions League quarter finals by Bayern Munich.

In the final year of the AIG sponsorship, Nike brought out new home and change kits which both featured a prominent V on the chest. Although Nike still produced long sleeved shirts, most players favoured a colour co-ordianted long sleeved vest.

In their European games during 2009, the shirts contimued to feature the World Champions patch in the middle of the shirt. The Premier League would not endorse its use in domestic competitions!

Many thanks to contributor Gajusz Kubasik who has compiled a match by match summary of the kits worn by United's keeper in 2009/10.