1986/87 Season Liverpool Home Retro

The 1986/87 Liverpool home retro jersey, a classic piece from Adidas' inaugural sponsorship of the Reds, marked a pivotal transitional season in the managerial career of “King” Dalglish. Though Liverpool finished as runners-up in the First Division that season, failing to replicate the previous campaign's double triumph, they still shared the Charity Shield title with Everton under Dalglish's guidance. Core players like Rush, Barnes, and Gillespie donned this jersey, showcasing the enduring resilience of the boot room tradition.
In design, Adidas employed its iconic all-red palette, innovatively weaving in subtle interlaced patterns of the Liverbird and trefoil. The single white shoulder stripe became a visual focal point, paired with a clean crew neckline that perfectly captured the crisp aesthetic of 1980s sportswear. The vintage shield crest on the left chest echoes the pure design of the sponsor-free front, preserving the classic DNA of the Reds' home kit while serving as an iconic emblem of the early Adidas-Liverpool partnership.
For supporters, this jersey stands as a testament bridging the twilight of the Paisley era with the Daglish chapter. Though it did not witness top-flight championship glory, it embodies the club's steadfast commitment and heritage during a transitional period. The hidden clover and Liverbird motifs within the subtle pattern also whisper the story of the brand's first encounter with the club. To collect it is to preserve a vital chapter in the enduring legacy of the Reds' storied history.