It is always good to get a newsletter from my friends at COPA in the Netherlands and this week’s edition focused on their countrymen’s kits. As a huge believer in the “Less is More” and “Less is better” philosophies when it comes to shirts, the Dutch national shirts have always impressed me.

They say, “The Holland Retro Collection, created in close collaboration with the KNVB, brings the legacy of Dutch football to life for today’s fans.

From the golden era of ‘Total Football’ in the 1970, a style that redefined the game, to the heartbreaks and near misses that only made the Oranje spirit stronger, the Netherlands has given the world both unforgettable heroes and unforgettable moments. The early 80s tested the nation’s resilience, before a new wave of talent in the late 80s and 90s once again captured the imagination of football lovers worldwide.”

The 1978 World Cup final is unforgettable to me as my father actually died during the actual game. It was not until YT became so readily available that I saw the whole game. That 78 is surely one of the great shirts of all time ….not that the Argentine shirt was shabby!

So, shoot off to CopaFootball.com and check their entire range. Remember as a new subscriber you get 10% off for registering.