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My First Football Shirt: Jon Rogers
We caught up with illustrator and Everton fan Jon Rogers to talk diamond patterned Everton football shirts, classy Lens kits and that Glenn Hoddle goal for Tottenham Hotpsur against Watford. This interview was done as a part of our My First Football Shirt series.
What was your first football shirt?
My first football shirt was sent to me (here in Canada) by my Grandad, who grew up in the shadow of Goodison Park – a true Dixie Dean fanatic. It was the matte/silky “diamond” patterned shirt Everton wore to win the league in 1987. In fact, I’ve held onto it and my son now wears it proudly.
What is your favourite football shirt?
1978/79 - In Town Talk our matchday programme we are looking for Your Memories of the 1978/79 season, if you want to take part get in touch and we will send over the questions #salop #BlueAmberArmy pic.twitter.com/Adc2RB5GKh
— Shrewsbury Town FC (@shrewsweb) September 26, 2018
Ok, narrowing this down is very very difficult! Can I choose a modern one and one from the past?!
OK, so the modern kit I love is the Umbro FC Lens Away Kit for this season. Something about the diagonal black and dark grey with that little bit of orange that pops out in the logo. Classy but modern.
From the past, I think Umbro was pumping out beautiful kit designs back in the mid to late 70s. Think of Liverpool’s iconic kit, Birmingham City, Everton, Bolton, etc…but my favourite is Shrewsbury Town’s 1978 kit. Bold colours and classy – with the broad blue and honey-coloured amber stripes. Quality.
What is your favourite goal?
37 years ago today Glenn Hoddle did this at Vicarage Road.
— A Funny Old Game (@sid_lambert) September 24, 2020
You heartless rascal. That defender had to go home and face his family after this.pic.twitter.com/opT4OsEolx
I’d have to say it would be the one by Glenn Hoddle for Spurs against watford. I know it’s a famous one, by a famous guy, who scored all sorts of goals with some serious style, but that one vs Watford is special. Anyone who has ever played has dreamt off scoring a goal like that – sharp, technical superb, aware, and clinical.
