It had number 1 on the back for a reason. After almost a decade of goalkeeper kits looking more like a magic eye puzzle or rejected exhibition from a modern art show, Adidas decided to just go and create the most gorgeous and heart-warming piece of sporting wear ever conceived. Shunning the ideas of block colours or patterns, they instead created a silhouette of the Newcastle skyline, with the Tyne Bridge itself taking pride of place. Set over a sunset colour-scheme that phased beautifully from a deep yellow to a warm red, the kit has become something a local treasure in more recent years. The city's hipsters even taking to wearing it out clubbing at one stage. While to some it'll remain a garish non-entity to be thrown on the pile with every other goalkeeper top from the 90s, it deserves a place atop any list for showing that even Adidas, a giant and faceless multinational company could still understand what it was about Newcastle that made it such a wonderful place to live, work, and most importantly, play football. Did we miss your favourite? Let us know what kit still makes your eyes light up in the comments. For all the latest NUFC News, Views and Transfers make sure to follow WhatCultureNUFC on Twitter and Facebook.
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